We are not the Mainstream.
Welcome to the No. 5 Royal Air Commandos. The " No. 5 Royal Air Commando's" is MILSIM (Military Simulation ) unit/team using Airsoft Replicas. No. 5 R.A.C. portrays a combination of modern day British Infantry and Royal Marines. The No. 5 R.A.C. participates in Skirmishes, Competition , and Operations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
No. 5 R.A.C. is based in the Portland / Vancouver area of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Becoming a member of the No. 5 R.A.C.is like joining a brotherhood and a family of like minded people. This sense of family is present on and off of the field. There is a lot of laughter in our ranks, but when it comes to being professional, the No. 5 R.A.C. are above all others. You are welcome to visit and checkout our forum or our Facebook page. The No. 5 R.A.C. is always looking for good quality individuals, who wants to become part of something bigger than themselves.
We are looking for new members and welcome you to our ranks.
History of the No. 5 R.A.C.
In 2005, After belonging to the AP Community for about a year,founding members James Pharris and John Warther, wanted to add a team to the community that was a bit different. Both James and John were military Living Historians/reenactors and belonged to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, a WWII Reenacting Company Of the NWHA. They wanted to bring the comradely and feel of family of the QOCHOC. Thus the No. 5 R.A.C. was hatched.
Our requirements for members:
[size=117]Your uniform and kit, as a recruit, you are responsible for purchasing the DPM Temperate Kit and AEG.
The Temperate kit Consists of:
- Pants
Fatigue Shirt
Fatigue/Windproof Jacket
Black Military Boots
- Team Hat in OD
DPM Temperate Bush Hat(Boonie)
Forest Green Beret with choice of Regimental Badge
Mrk 6 Helmet
- PLCE Webbing with Cover for British Body Armour
PLCE Webbing with (Molle) Plate Carrier
OD Molle Plate Carrier with Molle Attachments
DPM Molle Plate Carrier with Molle Attachments
Condor OD Green Plate Carrier:
MOPC or MPC(Note: The purchase of this would be wise because it is mandatory for the CQC/CQB Load out.)
Osprey Mrk I to Mrk IV
- L85
M240
M249
L1A1(SA58 or FAL)
C7/C8 (M4/M16 variant)
Allowance of any other weapons platform will be taken on a case by case basis.
While the recruit is collecting their kit they also need to attend three events with the team(Trainings, OP's, Skirmishes). Once they have completed these two components, they are now a member of the No. 5 R.A.C. and join members in the “Order of the Shillingâ€