The event starts on Saturday 9/29 and yes you can pick up the rental package between 8-9AM with your photo id. Here is an outline of the schedule:
Day 1 (Sept. 29):
0800 hrs: Player Registration Opens
0900 hrs: Player Briefing, General’s Intro., & Team Assignments
1000 hrs: Teams will meet with assigned Team Generals and generals will be assigned first mission
1100 hrs: First Mission Battle Begins!
1700 hrs: Last Mission
Day 2 (Sept. 30):
0800 hrs: Player Registration
0900 hrs: Morning Briefing
1000 hrs: First Mission Battle Begins!
1500 hrs: Final Mission Battle
1600 hrs: Debriefing/Award Ceremony
*OEWIII schedule times are subject to change