ODA 214 (Spectres)

Operational Detachment (Alpha) 214 is a tactical paintball team located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The team focus is on scenario and tactical paintball in local and regional events.

Modeled after a U.S. Army Special Forces structure, the Spectres have similar aims on the paintball field that Green Berets do on the real battlefield. Special Forces soldiers are carefully selected, specially trained, and capable of extended operations in extremely remote and hostile territory. They train to perform five doctrinal missions: Foreign Internal Defense (FID), Unconventional Warfare (UW), Special Reconnaissance (SR), Direct Action (DA) and Combating Terrorism (CBT). ODA 214 mimics some of these missions on the paintball field:

Special Reconnaissance/Direct Action

ODA 214 is designed to perform mission-oriented paintball in all conditions, against superior odds. More than a simple "front line unit," Spectres operate in joint or independent operations in scenario or tactical paintball events.

Training (FID)

ODA 214 forms a training cadre and staff for tactical paintball events in the DFW area. These events combine teaching scenario-specific skills to players interested in taking their game to a higher level. With years of paintball experience, the team offers practical, paintball-oriented guidance and teach skills that matter "in-game."

Leadership (FID)

The Spectres are a force multiplier, trained to form a command staff role in "big game" scenario events, leading larger teams or groups to complete scenario missions and goals.

While the Spectres are modeled on a real military organization, we are not a re-enactment group or para-military organization. We choose to play games that mimic military situations, but we play paintball, and focus our skills on the realities of playing the game well. We do not delve too far into the "mil-sim" world where looks matter more than function. We use the most effective gear for our game, regardless of looks. We are a practical team, training for tangible game goals. We also respect and honor our brave servicemen, and hope that our team's values and behavior reflects the values they exemplify.

G.Boswell Detachment Commander	1st Section (J. Ellis)     J. Welch B. Phillips   A. Hopps 1st Section Leader Communications Medic Weapons Engineer
J. Ellis Detachment Technician	2nd Section   P. Haughton J. Hartman M. Reimers B. Graef   2nd Section Leader Communications Medic Weapons Engineer

If you are interested in taking your game to the next level, and enjoy paintball that is more than the typical walk-on play, contact glenn at thinktankpaintball.com.