Advanced Squad Leader: Starter Kit #1

The game board is prepared with several units. A first-line unit, designated as 'H' (4-6-7), is positioned on the map. A second-line unit, designated as 'J' (4-4-7), is also present. Additionally, a prep fire counter is placed on the board, indicating a unit that has prepared to fire in a previous phase. The map features various terrain types, including roads and buildings, which affect movement and combat.

The primary objective for the first-line unit (H) is to execute a dash movement across a road and into a nearby building. Simultaneously, the conscript unit (C), which is dug into a building, aims to intercept and fire upon the moving first-line unit during its movement phase. This scenario tests the rules for movement under fire and the effects of defensive fire.

During the movement phase, the first-line unit (H) attempts to move. As it enters a hex where it can be seen by the conscript unit (C), the conscript unit can declare a defensive first fire. If the conscript unit fires, a first fire marker is placed on it, indicating it has exhausted its rate of fire for that phase. The outcome of the fire is determined by dice rolls, applying various modifiers based on the units' states and terrain.

The conscript unit (C) benefits from specific modifiers when firing at the first-line unit (H). These include a -1 DRM for 'First Fire, Non-Assault Movement' (FFNAM) and another -1 DRM for 'First Fire, Movement Open' (FFMO), as the first-line unit is moving in open ground and not performing an assault. These modifiers make it easier for the conscript unit to achieve a successful attack.

After the conscript unit (C) fires, a final fire marker is placed on it, and a residue counter, equal to half the column used in the original attack, is placed in the hex where the shot originated. This residue counter indicates that bullets are still flying through the air, and any unit entering that hex will be attacked with the strength indicated on the counter. The first-line unit (H) then completes its movement into the building, and the turn concludes.