// Field dispatches — Vol.10.26
Stories from
the milsim
community.
Onboarding guides, unit spotlights, after-action reports, and the occasional deep dive. Written by players, for players.
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Community Content
last month
MilSim Manager - Personnel Management Redefined
MilSim Manager is an all-in-one, heavily automated organizational management tool that greatly reduces workload, enhances visibility and streamlines processes. No more head scratching, repetitive data entry or losing things.
Community Content
yesterday
Gray Zone Warfare 0.5 Rogue Ops: Oct 22 Date, Four Characters, Soft Wipe
Gray Zone Warfare 0.5 Rogue Ops lands Oct 22 with a Supporter Preview Oct 19, four characters per account, split PvE and PvEvP progress, and a soft wipe.
Unit Leadership & Growth
yesterday
The Real Reason Most Milsim Units Fail (And How to Avoid It)
Over 70% of milsim units fail within their first year and it’s usually not because of bad leadership or lack of recruits. The real killer is burnout and poor retention. Here’s why most units collapse and some proven strategies that can help yours survive and thrive long-term
Platform & Ecosystem
6 days ago
WARDOGS Update 0.1.2 Closes Cash/XP Exploits — Deploy Menu and Ban Warning
WARDOGS 0.1.2 closes cash/XP exploits, fixes WD-L020, adds a Deploy menu and a ban warning, while the Oct 15 Season 02 wipe splits the player base.
Civilian & New Player
last week
How to Find an Arma 3 Milsim Unit That Actually Fits You
Finding the right Arma 3 milsim unit is the difference between quitting after weeks and sticking around for years. Whether you want realistic Ranger ops, a casual crew, or sci-fi themes like Starsim and Warhammer, here’s what to consider before joining.
Community Content
last week
DCS REFORGER’s Joint Training Server Is Open
DCS REFORGER opened its 24/7 Joint Training Server Sep 26 on Cold War Germany - 1970s charts, Ramstein spawns, next Air Live Exercise Oct 31.
Platform & Ecosystem
2 weeks ago
Gray Zone Warfare Security Report: ~40 Accounts Face Suspensions & Wipes
MADFINGER’s Sep 18 Security Report targets ~40 accounts for an Update 0.4 helicopter-death dupe; temporary suspensions and wipes coming this week.
Platform & Ecosystem
3 weeks ago
HLL Vietnam Update 1.5 Huey Aircrew Field Guide for Units
Update 1.5 is live with the licensed Bell UH-1 Huey, M14, Type 56 SKS, and 100+ fixes. Unit SOPs for aircrew, loadouts, and recruiting this week.
Community Content
4 weeks ago
Gray Zone Warfare Alpha 0.5 + Steam Sale: How Units Should Recruit This Window
Gray Zone Warfare is 30% off on Steam through September 15, with Update 0.5 aiming for alpha this fall—hideouts, new POIs, and split PvE/PvEvP progression.
Community Content
4 weeks ago
WARDOGS Early Access Is Almost Here: Launch Checklist
After a 200K+ concurrent beta peak and with a $100K clip contest live, WARDOGS hits Steam Early Access on September 10. Unit prep checklist + how to find recruiting groups.
Community Content
last month
FPS Games Show 2026: Date, Time, Full Lineup, and How to Watch on September 3
The FPS Games Show debuts September 3 at 19:00 BST on Twitch, a first-of-its-kind FPS-only showcase presented by Bulkhead, featuring 16 games including WARDOGS, Ready or Not, Gray Zone Warfare, and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. No paid placements, exclusive trailers and updates, plus a related Steam event with demos and discounts.
Community Content
2 months ago
WARDOGS Closed Alpha Playtest Starts August 7th – Everything You Need to Know
WARDOGS Closed Alpha kicks off tomorrow (August 7–9). The biggest playtest yet for Bulkhead’s 100-player tactical all-out warfare FPS is here, with combined arms, player-driven building, a deep cash economy, and high-stakes Control Zone battles.