Deploying Spotters

[spb]

Can a squad which has been designated as a Spotter for a mortar be deployed, one of the resulting GO HS retaining the Spotting ability? The EXC at the end of 9.3 explicitly allows a GO HS resulting from the CR of a Spotting squad to retain Spotting ability, but I could find no mention of deploying Spotters in either the ASLRB or the Q&A.

 

[mglouie]

Off the top of my head, I don't see why you can't.

 

[Wayne]

...The EXC at the end of C9.3 explicitly allows a GO HS resulting from the CR of a Spotting squad to retain Spotting ability, but I could find no mention of deploying Spotters in either the ASLRB or the Q&A.

Then it is not allowed (but probably should be; try asl_qa@multimanpublishing.com for a ruling, if necessary).

However, a rules lawyer might argue that Deployment eliminates (removes) the designated Spotter and replaces it w/two HS. You may then use your ensuing PFPh to designate one of your just-placed HS as a Spotter

Wayne

 

[Guest]

I'd allow it. A rules lawyer can argue all he wants, but "eliminated, broken,or captured" can only mean "KIA'd, made ineffective as a fighting force, or taken prisoner. C9.3 doesn't take away a leader's command of his troops. If Sarge comes into the spotter's hex and orders the squad to deploy, then they best deploy!

Still, it is a hole. I've sent a Q&A also, in case no one else has.

 

[Guest]

Got a quick response to my Q to Perry...

Subj: Re: Spotter deployment
Date: 2/8/03 3:18:52 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: perrycocke@comcast.net
To: PZchala@aol.com
Sent from the Internet (Details)






Q. Can a leader Deploy a Spotter? If, yes, could the spotting duty be taken over by only one of the resulting HS's, freeing up the other HS for other purposes?
Yes. Yes.

....Perry
MMP

 

[spb]

I should've replied here when I got my own Perry Sez response. In addition to
allowing Spotters to be Deployed, it is worth noting that such Deployment does not cause
loss of Aquisition.

 

[TankDawg]

PHemur,

ANother Perry Sez spotting!