Filling out IJ Base Forces

[RUPD3658]

In my current PBEM as Japan I have units (INF squads, tanks, ect) in the pool but the rate for each is 0. Am I missing something?

In particular I have base forces sitting in Tokyo in Dec 41 waiting for AV support. I would like to be able to calculate how log I will have to wait until they fill out.

[tsimmonds]

The only pool that matters is armaments/vehicles and manpower. IJ does not build squads, devices or vehicles for the pool. IJ builds squads, devices and vehicles as LCUs qualify to receive them. Supplies are burned and the devices are simultaneously added to the qualifying LCUs. The items are built in batches of some particular size however, and the leftover spare change goes into the pool, as do any obsolescent items that have been upgraded, eg. 37mm ATG.

[RUPD3658]

Thanks. That make a lot more sense. I was beginning to worry that I converted a needed factory into something else.

[tsimmonds]

An LCU will take some time to fill out. Mostly you only get a point or two every couple of days from any one supply source that is in range. If there are multiple supply sources in range, an LCU will fill out faster. This is what makes the Home Islands the best location to fill out LCUs.