ADVANCED SEQUENCE OF PLAY (rev.)

As listed in the Advanced Sequence of Play (ASOP), each phase is usually broken down into three main parts: the START, DURING, END and several discrete Steps. In each Step Number (e.g., "1.11A"), the player(s) involved is specified as A ATTACKER), D (DEFENDER), or B (Both). The ASOP lists the official order of actions, even for those whose order is not given elsewhere (e.g. as per Steps 3.21A-3.22A, units that start the MPh berserk must move before non-berserk units); however, inconsequential violations of sequence should be tolerated in the spirit of good sportsmanship.

Should the order of actions given in the body of the rules conflict with the ASOP, the latter takes precedence. All activities in the same Step may be conducted in any order unless stated otherwise; if actions conflict, the ATTACKER goes first. Certain mutually exclusive actions may be listed in the same Step despite the fact that they cannot be conducted by the same unit—and many restrictions normally applicable to the listed actions are left unmentioned; in both cases, the normal rules pertaining to such actions still apply.

†Sniper Attacks/Cheeks are possible during this phase (A14.1; A14.4; E1.72; E1.76; G12.603; G14.261; RB SSR CG8, ABtF SSR CG8, BRT SSR CG8, KGP SSR CG16, and PB SSR CG13).

1. RALLY PHASE

Only one action (attempt) allowed per unit per RPh [EXC: repairing > one SW/Gun (A9.72); leader rallying > one unit (A10.7); Recovery (A4.44) is not an action by a broken unit].

1.1 START of RPh:

1.2 DURING RPh:

1.22B May attempt to repair SW/Gun(s)/vehicular-armament (A9.72; D3.7). May Transfer SW/Gun(s)/Prisoner(s) (A4.431; A9.72; A13.33; A20.5) (Ski-use dr; E4.21}.

1.3 END of RPh:

2. PREP FIRE PHASE†

2.1 START of PFPh:

2.2 DURING PFPh:

2.22A May designate Spotter(s) for MTR(s) that had no original Spotter (C9.3). May fire non-Aerial, non-TI Good Order unit(s)/manned and functioning weapon(s) {Heavy AA fire; E7.52}, placing Prep Fire or Gunflash counter(s) as required; both sides resolve attacks. Infantry/Cavalry may declare Opportunity Fire; place Bounding Fire counter(s) (A7.25). Leader (/MMC/CE AFV, if a Starshell/IR has been fired in no previous Player Turn) may attempt to fire Starshell (E1.921). May destroy/malfunction/dismantle/reassemble SW/Gun(s) (A9.73; A9.8).

2.3 END of PFPh:

3. MOVEMENT PHASE†

The MPh Sequence of Play is expressed separately in terms of THE MPh and of each moving unit's (or stack's) MPh; i.e., each moving unit has a START, DURING and END to ITS MPh within the overall context of THE MPh—usually followed by the START of another unit's (or stack's) MPh. However, the MPh of all units that start THE MPh berserk must be completed before any non-berserk unit may start ITS MPh, and the MPh of all non-berserk units that start THE MPh on the ground (i.e., non-Aerial) must be completed before any Glider/Parachute may start ITS MPh.

3.1 START of THE MPh:

3.2 START of ITS MPh:

3.22A Prepare to move any Good Order/Mobile ground unit/stack [EXC: pinned Infantry; A7.8] not marked with a Prep/Bounding Fire or TI counter (A4.1; D2.1). May drop possession of SW/Gun(s) (A4.43). Best leader may make Freedom of Movement dr if Scenario Defender (E1.21). Make Movement (E1.53-.531)/Straying (E1.53; G2.22; G3.21; G13.83) DR if necessary. Infantry may declare Double Time for two extra MF (A4.5; place CX counter), or Assault Movement (A4.61), Dash (A4.63), Sewer entry (B8.4) or Climbing (B11.4). Infantry/Cavalry may declare Human Wave (A13.62/A25.23/G18.61—Banzai Charge if Japanese Infantry; G1.5), or Swimming (E6), movement. Dare-Death Infantry may declare berserk status (G18.6). Cavalry (or Wagon) may declare Gallop for 8 (or 4) extra MF unless Cavalry/Horse (or Wagon) is CX (A13.36 or D12.4). Remove vehicle's Motion counter if it will expend MP/MF. Check for Column (E11.52)/Convoy (E11.2)/Platoon (D14.2) movement status. Onboard radioless AFV that will use non-Platoon movement takes NTC (D14.23) unless Recalled. Flail tank declares TB creation attempt in minefield hex it will enter (B28.7). Boat/Non-Aground LC in Heavy Surf makes any required (un)Beaching DR (G13.442/G13.4423). Crew abandons or enters vehicle (D5.41-.42). Lastly, go to Step 3.32A [EXC: if no ground unit can/wishes to declare/conduct any Step 3.32A action, go to Step 3.23A if an Aerial Glider/Parachute exists or to Step 3.5 otherwise].

3.3 DURING ITS MPh:

3.32A May move that non-TI Good Order/Mobile (or must charge with that voluntarily berserk Dare-Death) ground unit/stack after making any required Sewer dr (B8.41), Mechanical Reliability (D2.51 {Stall}), Bog Removal (D8.3; G12.211-.212) and/or Movement/Straying (E1.53-.531; G2.22; G3.21; G13.83) DR. May conduct Infantry OVR (A4.15-.152). Infantry may declare Double Time for one extra MF (A4.5; place CX counter), and/or make Manhandling DR (C10.3, E5.2; Pushing unit and Gun/Boat become TI—place Labor counter if unsuccessful). Infantry may Place (A23.3) or Set DC (A23.7; roll US<). Personnel (etc., for LC; G12.12) may mount/dismount horse (A13.31) or vehicle (D6.4-.5; D12.2; D15.41; G12.4-.45; G13.443). Personnel may attempt SW/Gun Recovery (A4.44) {Ski-use dr; E4.21} and/or drop possession of SW/Gun(s)/Prisoner(s) (A4.43; A20.53). May declare attempt to Clear rubble (B24.71), wire (B24.73), mines (B24.74), Set DC (B24.75), roadblock (B24.76), Path (G2.7), Panji Covered-hexside (G9.71), or non-Factory Debris (O1.5); unit becomes TI. May attempt to Clear Flame (B24.72; unit becomes TI—place Labor counter if unsuccessful). May hook up Gun (C10.11; it, Personnel and vehicle become TI). May unhook Gun (C10.12; it and Infantry become TI). May attempt to place SMOKE Grenades (A24.1; D13.35) or use Smoke Dispenser (D13); resolve ensuing WP NMC (A24.31) and cheek for ensuing Flame (A24.32). May claim Wall Advantage (B9.322). Japanese Infantry squad/HS within 8 MF and in LOS of enemy AFV may attempt to create T-H Hero (G1.421 {DC Hero; G1.4241}). Cavalry may declare Gallop (for 4 extra MF) unless Horse is CX (A13.36), and may declare Charge while ≥ 3 hexes from and in LOS of target (A13.6; resolve in target Location). Make Bog DR as required (D8.2-.23). Recalled vehicle must (attempt to) exit (D5.341; G14.232 [EXC: G14.33]). Vehicle may use Bounding First Fire (C5.3; C8.6; D3.3; D7.1; E7.51-.512; G12.5). Vehicle may declare Wreck Removal (D10.42), attempt ESB-(D2.5)/HD-Maneuver-(D4.22), and/or place or remove CE counter (D5.33). May conduct Armored Assault (D9.31). Wagon/Motorcycle resolves any required Wreck Check dr (D12.4/D15.46). Units using Impulse movement expend MF/MP in their Impulse before receiving First Fire. Check for "?" loss (A12.14-.15; A12.2; A12.33; A12.41-.42) and Column Disbandment (E11.531). Infantry resolves any required Lost dr (B8.41), Falling DR (B11.41) or Swimming TC/MC (E6.1/E6.5). Place appropriate Climb counter for Infantry that successfully ascends or descends (B11.43). Resolve Panji MC (G9.41). May don/remove Skis (E4.2). Check for creation of Vehicle Dust (F11.74-.741). DD tank may drop screens (D16.11). May (un)beach Boat/LC (E5.23/G12.3). LC might run Aground (G12.21; G13.446). Check for Swamping (G13.4222) and/or Heavy-Surf Swamping/Immobilization/(un)Beaching/Broaching (G13.44-.4423). Infantry/Cavalry Wading in Heavy Surf become CX (G13.447). Lastly, go to Step 3.35D.

3.35D During Steps 3.31/3.32 resolve, vs moving ground unit/stack (only), each Residual FP (A8.22; A9.22), FFE (A24.31; C1.51-.53; C1.55-.56; C1.72; C1.9; G12.5; G14.65-.661) and/or minefield (B28.41-.412; B28.42-.52; B28.531; G14.53) attack as it occurs. Leader(s) (/MMC/CE AFV, if a Starshell/IR has been fired in no previous Player Turn) may attempt to fire Starshell(s) (E1.921). Check for Column Disbandment (E11.532)/trip flare activation (G.8). Lastly, go to Step 3.36D.

3.36D During Steps 3.31/3.32, may conduct First Fire (A8.1)/Subsequent First Fire (A8.3)/FPF (A8.31) vs moving ground unit/stack {Snap Shot, A8.15; Fire Lane, A9.22; Thrown DC, A23.6; Reaction Fire, D7.2; Sighting TC and FB/DB Ground Support, E7.3-.4/G17.4-.42}. Place Residual FP (A8.2; A9.22; G11.82), First/Final/Intensive/No Fire or Gunflash counter(s) as required. Place MOL-Projector Smoke and check for any ensuing Flame (C13.57-.58). Japanese squad/HS in CC Reaction Fire position may attempt to create T-H Hero (G1.421). DEFENDER vehicle may attempt Motion (D2.401)/Smoke Dispenser use (D13.2). ATTACKER may conduct Light AA fire (E7.51) vs attacking FB/DB, placing AA/Prep/Bounding Fire or Gunflash counter(s) as required (E7.5). Check for Column Disbandment (E11.532). Lastly, go to Step 3.41A.

3.4 END of ITS MPh:

3.41A Non-Bypassing Good Order Infantry/Cavalry may Search (A12.152; E1.95/1.953; G1.63) {Casualties; A12.154}; becomes TI—Defensive First/Subsequent First/FPF allowed. Broken Infantry in Bypass enter that obstacle (A4.32). Sewer unit/stack makes emergence dr (B8.42). Unarmed unit(s) may attempt to Scrounge Small Arms (A20.552; G17.14). Place Motion counter on qualifying vehicle(s) (D2.4) or expend Stop MP. Place CC counter if necessary. Lastly, go to Step 3.21A.

4.2 DURING DFPh:

4.21D May designate Spotter(s) for MTR(s) that had no original Spotter (C9.3). May fire unit(s) not marked with First or Final Fire counter {Heavy AA fire; E7.52}, and/or any marked with First Fire counter (as Final Fire at adjacent/same hex target; A8.4), placing AA/Final/Intensive/No Fire or Gunflash counter(s) as required; both sides resolve such attacks. Leader(s) (/MMC/CE AFV, if a Starshell/IR has been fired in no previous Player Turn) may attempt to fire Starshell(s) (E1.921). May conduct FB/DB Sighting TC (E7.3) and Ground Support (E7.4; G17.4-.42); ATTACKER may conduct Light AA fire (E7.51-.512), placing AA/Prep/Bounding Fire (E7.5) or Gunflash counter(s) as required. May declare attempt to Clear wire (B24.73), Set DC (B24.75), road block (B24.76), Path (G2.7), or Panji Covered hexside (G9.71). May attempt to Clear Flame(s) (B24.72-.721; unit becomes TI-place Labor counter if unsuccessful). Check for Column Disbandment (E11.533). May destroy/malfunction/dismantle/reassemble SW/Gun(s) (A9.73; A9.8).

4.3 END of DFPh:

4.32D In daytime scenario, remove all First and Final Fire counters (A3.4; E1.8).

5. ADVANCING FIRE PHASE†

5.2 DURING AFPh:

5.22A All unbroken ground (or sewer; B8.43) units/weapons not marked with Prep/Bounding/Intensive/No Fire or TI counter may fire, using halved FP for non-ordnance [EXC: DC; Non-Motion FT; Opportunity Fire (A7.25)]; qualified squad(s) may use Assault Fire (A7.36); ordnance uses TH Case(s) B/C [EXC: Case B NA for Opportunity Fire; C5.2]. May (un)limber Gun(s) (C10.21); it and crew become TI if unlimbering. Resolve Placed DC attack(s) (A23.4; C7.346).

5.3 END of AFPh:

5.33B Remove all Prep Fire, Intensive Fire, No Fire and Bounding Fire counters. If night scenario, also remove all First Fire, Final Fire and Gunflash counters (E1.8).

6. ROUT PHASE

ATTACKER first, then DEFENDER (A3.6).

6.3 END of RtPh:

7. ADVANCE PHASE

7.1 START OF APh:

7.2 DURING APh

7.21A Good Order Infantry not pinned or TI may advance (A4.7 {PAATC, A11.6; vs Difficult Terrain = CX/Panji MC, A4.72/G9.41}). Climbing unit(s) may exchange Climb counter for CX counter if at proper level (B11.432). May don/remove Skis (E4.2). May place/remove CE counter(s) (D5.33). May claim Wall Advantage (B9.322). Sewer unit(s) may emerge (if allowed; B8.42) or advance into CC with adjacent sewer unit(s) (B8.44). Check for trip flare activation (E1.95).