[ASLML] Assault Engineers - 8-3-8's

[Kenneally, Kevin]

Sam,
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	Subject: [ASLML] Assault Engineers - 8-3-8's
	
	

	Hi,

	>>Hi to you too....
	
	The rule book, both V1 and V2, states that 8-3-8's are not automatically
	considered Assault Engineers but need some designation to make them such.

	>>I am in agreement here.
	
	So two questions arise...
	
	1. What is needed? Scenario B "Tractor Works" has a group of Germans that
	the OB labels as "Company A, Assault Engineer Battalion 50". But there is no
	SSR defining them as Assault Engineers. Are they? (I think yes.)

	>>Yes, these are "Assault Engineers"... As far as I have played.
	
	2. Is there ANYWHERE except H1.21 that states that "Assault Engineers" get
	+2 to their smoke exponent? 

	>>NRBH, but believe H1.21 is the only source to use.

	There are a LOT of rules in chapter H that apply only to DYO scenarios. 

	One could argue that the +2 smoke exponent is also only applicable to DYO where you "purchased" the units at extra cost to get the smoke, DCs and FT that come with them.

	>> I am in agreement with the "one could argue comment". But still feel the 8-3-8 gets the "Assault Engineer" designation for that scenario and Scenario C as well. But then again, I have played these many-a-times, and have about a 50-50 won-loss record win either side.  But sure do hate those flame throwers that ALWAYS break on the 1st DR.
	
	Thanks.
	
	Sam "I'm playing the side without the Assault Engineers - if that changes
	your answer" Belcher

	Sam, I believe you have a good cjance of "Smokin' 'em"....

	Kevin"Just wish my FT's would work once in a while"