Recommendation for participating in GORUCK

What will you do in GORUCK?

   There are three competitions in GORUCK that will be held along with the Anomaly. Of these three, Stealth Ops and Urban Ops will bring the victory rewards to the winning faction.

   On the other hand, don’t you have the following impressions on GORUCK?

   Indeed, there may be a little bit of that aspect to it. However, there’s another aspect that the collaboration with other agents makes it easier to clear the tasks.

   “I want to experience a little bit of a different side of the Ingress world, I want to do what I can for the victory in the Anomaly.”

   If you feel so inclined, please take this opportunity to challenge yourself!

   On this page, we would like to explain, based on the advice from experienced agents, what kind of competitions will be held in GORUCK, what kind of preparations are necessary for the first time participants.

Types of GORUCK and how to participate

   There are three competitions in GORUCK as follows.

   Any competitions need a paid ticket to participate.

More details of three competitions of GURUCK

1.  Stealth Ops

   Stealth Ops is usually held on the eve of the Anomaly.
   Under the command of a conductor called Cadre, both Enlightened and Resistance agents use their physical and mental strength to take on the missions.
  During the competition, you will walk a designated distance with a weight on your back.
  After the event, Stealth Ops medal on the scanner and a patch will be awarded to the agents who completed the event without disengagement.

A patch awarded to the agents who completed Stealth Ops.

2.  Urban Ops

   Urban Ops is a team competition between factions, held in the morning on the day of the Anomaly. Same as Stealth Ops, it is a test of physical and mental strength.
  You have to complete the tasks as instructed by Cadre and compete for winners after walking a designated distance with a prescribed weight on your back.
  Urban Ops medal on the scanner and a patch will be awarded to the agents who completed the event without disengagement.

A patch awarded to the agents who completed Urban Ops.

３.  Operation Clear Field (OCF)

   Operation Clear Field (OCF) will be held along with Mission Day, and has nothing to do with Anomaly wins or losses.
  Teams will be formed in the same faction or in the cross-faction. And your team needs to complete Cadre’s orders in the hit list.
  Open the scanner, play the game, explore the interesting spots such as historic sites, and upload the scene to the team’s Instagram account… It would be advantageous to play with the people who know the local area well.

Winning rewards for the team

Rules for OCF (details will be included in the hit list distributed on the day of the event.)


A patch awarded for the agents who completed OCF (it’s cute, isn’t it?)

Hit list

Equipments for GORUCK


(Faction’s flag, as a team)

   It is also a good idea to ask experienced seniors about other items that would be useful to have on-site.

Rucksack

   It can be used in games if it is sturdy, even if it’s your own.
  GORUCK products are recommended if you plan to purchase new. They are well-balanced and sturdy when weighted, making it easy to throw and lift in the game.

Preparation of weights (20lb. = approx. 9kg)

   If you want an official weight, you can obtain it through an import agency service.
  There is a way to have a steel cut service at Home Center or online sheet metal shop.  (Approximately A4 paper size)

Other possible substitutions

❌ 9kg of water bottles are not recommended ❌
(There are only a few types of rucksacks that hold five 2-liter bottles, and they are unbalanced.)
   If you think it is difficult to prepare the weight, get consultation from an experienced agent.


2-liter of drinking water

   We recommend a hydration type (with a blue hose in the photo), instead of plastic bottles.

Example of equipments

Waterproof case to protect your smartphone and battery from shocks.

Example of equipments

❶  20lb. (approx. 9kg) of weights
❷  Drinking water
❸  Rucksack
❹  Hydration with drinking water

Rations

❺  Sweet bean jelly : easily converted into energy
❻  Nuts : It slowly becomes energy, so it is better to eat a little at a time so that you don’t run out of energy. Salty one is better than roasted-only.
❼  Candy with minerals : It keeps your muscles from cramping up.
❽  Powder for Hypotonic beverage :  Replenishes energy and hydration. Fast absorption from stomach to intestines.
❾  Salt charge candy : for the prevention of heat stroke.