[Rules] AT fire *during* assault

[tlangston28]

My understanding is that an 'Assault' is not the act of throwing dice on the assault table, but being activated to 'Fire' in a hex that contains enemy units and being in combat in that hex.

We'll have to disagree on this one until we get an official clarification.

My understanding is based upon the first paragraph of 12.4 Procedure. As AT fire does not count towards the direct fire value total, my opinion is the AT shot does not count as part of the assault.

In reading rule 12.3, it states "If he attacks , any units that moved into the hex this turn, plus any undemoralized friendly units and leaders that began the turn in the assault hex and have not activated this turn, may attack if desired." in the second paragraph. I think that since he is part of the Assualt attack, then he is eligible. It is only the defense that is combined for DF (i.e. they cannot use AT fire), the offense is allowed either DF or ATF but it is considered a single assault.

I think Vince is right on this one.