Leader Combat Ratings

[Michael T]

Can anyone tell me how the different leader combat ratings (Mech/Inf) are actually used. I mean when is the Inf value used as opposed to when is the Mech value is used.

I assume that if an attacking or defending force is entirely INF or Mech then the corresponding rating is used. But what rating is used when the there is a mix of each? And does Mot Inf count as Inf or Mech?

EG defender has 2 Tank Brigades plus a INF Div. What rating is used?

Attacker 1 INF and 1 Panzer Div. Again which rating?

Perhaps its on a unit by unit approach. I have no idea. The manual is vague on this.

[BletchleyGeek]

I think it depends on the type of unit engaged in tactical combat, i.e. Mech checks for Motorized units, Inf checks for non-motorized. Though it could also go all down to the ground element level (rather than the on-map combat unit).

EDIT: A per-unit basis is my guess.

[Helpless]

Mechanized is used for Armor, Mechanized and Motorized unit formation types, infantry rating for the rest of types.

[Michael T]

Thanks Pavel. So it is on a per unit basis?

[Helpless]

Yes.

[Q-Ball]

I recall someone asking before if Cavalry used the Mech Rating, and the answer was in the affirmative. Not sure who gave that answer.

Helpless, can you confirm Cav is Infantry?

[Helpless]

Yes. Cavalry is separate formation type and it is using infantry rating.

[JAMiAM]

ORIGINAL: Helpless

Yes. Cavalry is separate formation type and it is using infantry rating.

Well...darn it. Time to reshuffle some units and leaders...

Thanks, anyhow, for clarifying it.