R&D Crucible — Bucktail Site, Shinglehouse, PA September 25 to 27, 2026 Join us for a weekend of milsim action, camaraderie, and camping at our 700 acre Bucktail site, with roughly 200 acres active for gameplay. Expect night games, daytime games, and squad on squad engagements across rugged forest and ridgeline terrain. This is a social event as much as a combat one. We camp near the pavilion with a bonfire going, and there is space for you to set up a table and sell off your extra gear. If turnout is high enough, we will also bring in a vendor on site. On Friday and Saturday night, grab chicken wings and pierogies from our deep fryer for 10 dollars a dozen, cash only. Throughout the event we will be running classes on radio communications, map reading, calling in drone drops, and orienteering. Every ticket includes: A custom event patch An R&D tourniquet Access to 200 plus acres of AO On site first aid and staff support Attend five Crucible events and earn a free ticket to one of our 24 or 40 hour flagship events. Schedule Friday: Gates open 16:00. MEPS opens 17:00, processing closes 20:00. Event brief at 20:30. Players may sleep on site, in vehicles, or off site Friday night. Saturday: MEPS opens 08:00, processing closes 11:00. Event brief at 11:15. Continuous operations begin at 11:30. Sunday: Military engagement ends at 14:00. Free camping through checkout. Field and Camping Located on Horse Run Road, Shinglehouse, PA. Follow R&D signage from the road to the parking area. Camping is available under a roof or open sky, whichever you prefer. Vehicles and Equipment ATVs permitted in limited numbers, must follow R&D rules Drones permitted for approved reconnaissance use Technical vehicles allowed with prior contact for coordination and safety approval Ammo is provided. Do not bring your own BBs Eye protection rated ANSI Z87.1 or higher is required A radio is highly recommended Tickets and Pricing Tickets are 50 dollars each and include your patch and tourniquet. Capacity is limited per team, so registration closes once we are full. Register early to guarantee your spot. Before you attend, please read the full R&D Milsim ruleset and packing list so you arrive with everything you need. Chrono, eye protection, and engagement distance checks are enforced at MEPS. Contact Email us at [email protected] or visit randdmilsim.com. Follow along with #RDMilsim.
