From: Mike Rizzo Subject: COA's Winter Storm Series Q&A Submission Winter Storm Series Questions & Answers from Fire & Movement #68, Sept-Oct 1990 (answers complied by Stephen Rawling with help from Dave Baldini, Gary Helmer, and Paul Pigulski) Q: Does an elite unit contribute its die roll modifier to an attack when supporting, or only when assaulting (2.27)? A: Only when assaulting. Q: Are communication radii traced from the HQ to the unit or vice versa (9.13)? A: From the HQ to the unit. Q: Are lift radii traced from the supply source to the HQ or vice versa (9.21)? A: From the HQ to the supply source. Q: Although called markers, are trains moved like units? Or can they be removed from the map when their mission is accomplished, to be placed in a different position when again needed (10.13)? A: Once placed on the map for first use, trains remain on the map and are moved Like units. Q: According to Rule 13.71, the defender's opposition to attempted exploitation advance is optional. Can the defender freely choose some, but not all, eligible units to oppose the advance? A: The defender can choose from his eligible stacks, that is, any unit stacked with a unit that opposes must also oppose. Q: According to Rule 13.933, a trapped unit under general retreat orders must make a desperation breakout. May other units first try to relieve the unit by breaking the ring? A: Yes, provided the unit retreats or attempts breakout before the end of the operations phase. Q: What "installations" other than supply dumps and airfields can be damaged or destroyed by engineers (13.943)? A: Only oilwells.