Re: [SG2] [DS2] articulation - a final thought

Allan Goodall wrote:

>>.... Imagine my surprise when reading DS2, I note that infantry
>>rifle elements are 4-5 guys, and GMS teams are 2-3 guys, etc. It
>>almost exactly matches my articulation model. Gee, does this not
>>make using forces in both games exceedingly simple from the same
>>TO&E? Oh yes it does!
> 
>That's quite interesting, actually! Especially since it doesn't fit
>with Jon's articulation model in the SG2 rules. He lists squads of
being >between 6 and 8.

It only "doesn't fit" if you equate the DSII element with a "squad",
which is not what Jon&Mike intended. Read "Unit Integrity", DSII p.23,
the note in brackets:

"Note that if two or three infantry elements form a "squad", eg: the
occupants of asingle APC or MICV, these elements should remain in
base-to-base contact at all times ..."

IOW, a 8- or 6-man squad breaks down quite nicely in 2x4-man or 1x2-man
specialist + 1x4-man rifle elements.

Regards,

Oerjan Ohlson
oerjan.ohlson@telia.com

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