VMG Usage

[RaphaelC]

Hello All,

D1.81 says that a BMG may fire only at a target that lies within it's vehicle's VCA (with some exceptions).

D1.82 says that a CMG may be used only when firing through the TCA.

The OVR Flow Chart allows MG/IFE to use TPBF as BFF, even when there is no OVR.

So, what am I misunderstanding this week?

Many Thanks,

Raphael

 

[Robin Reeve]

What is your question?

 

[RaphaelC]

Sorry, as I understand it the rules quoted don't allow the VMG's to fire a a target in the hex the vehicle occupies, (except for OVR).

As TPBF only occurs against a target in the same location as the firing vehicle, how is this allowed as BFF (as per the OVR Flow Chart) if no OVR occurs?

They seem to contradict each other, to me at least.

Thanks,

Raphael

 

[Doug Leslie]

Sorry, as I understand it the rules quoted don't allow the VMG's to fire a a target in the hex the vehicle occupies, (except for OVR).

As TPBF only occurs against a target in the same location as the firing vehicle, how is this allowed as BFF (as per the OVR Flow Chart) if no OVR occurs?

They seem to contradict each other, to me at least.

Thanks,

Raphael

A vehicle/gun's CA includes its own hex. The only exception to this is during the opponent's MPh if a moving unit enters the vehicle/gun's hex. In that event, in order to allow defensive fire. the CA has to include the hexside across which the moving unit enters

Check out the C3.2 EX.

 

[klasmalmstrom]

A vehicle/gun's CA includes its own hex. The only exception to this is during the opponent's MPh if a moving unit enters the vehicle/gun's hex.

Another exception is for a vehicle in Bypass....

 

[Doug Leslie]

And of course, per A11.61, a vehicular BMG cannot be used to attack in CC although it voids a negative modifier to the opponent's attack for the vehicle "not having a manned/usable MG"

 

[RaphaelC]

Thanks All,

So essentially with regard to C3.2, Rule C2.1 is applicable, and the rules I quoted are only to clarify where any RMG can fire?

Regards,

Raphael

 

[MajorDomo]

IIRC, if the AFV is immobilized, the BMG can only fire at enemy units entering its hex across the VCA (or whatever the BMG's VCA hexsides are).

 

[RaphaelC]

IIRC, if the AFV is immobilized, the BMG can only fire at enemy units entering its hex across the VCA (or whatever the BMG's VCA hexsides are).

That is correct. (D8.5)

The rule misunderstanding that caused the original question was A9.21 which says 'However, if a SW MMG/HMG in a woods/rubble/building hex fires and is entitled to another shot, it may continue to fire during that phase only inside the CA of the prior shot (which, unlike the CA of a Gun [C3.2], includes the MG’s own Location regardless of the hexside [if any] crossed by the target unit entering that Location). '

Raphael