Reserves
Reserves are an important aspect of the Line of Battle series. They provide a +2 DRM on Fluke Stoppage base check which is significant since that allows you to pass that on a DR of 4 or greater (provided your original division leader is still alive). Reserves are also available for rapid introduction into the campaign.
So with that understanding, how does the reserve system work ? First, units can be placed into reserve by a specific order or as part of another move or attack order (10.4c). In addition, a unit can also be put into when the order is implemented. Note that while in reserve, units must be in Column/Limbered/Mounted/Open Order formation.
There are also some restrictions on whether or not a specific reserve qualifies a division for the +2 DRM (10.7c). The reserve cannot contain ant wrecked or destroyed units, it cannot be located in a place where it can receive enemy small arms fire, cavalry cannot be the reserve for infantry, and if the reserve is a single regiment - it cannot be DG / Routed. There is also a size restriction on the reserve based upon the size of the parent unit. If the parent is 3 brigades or more, then a full brigade is required in reserve. If the parent is 1 or 2 brigades, the a full strength regiment is required.
In order to release a unit from reserve, the brigade or division leader simply rolls for initiative (10.10), applying a reserve Command Roll DRM, the reserves can then deploy in place, follow the same order being followed by their parent unit or perform a counterattack.
So with that understanding, how does the reserve system work ? First, units can be placed into reserve by a specific order or as part of another move or attack order (10.4c). In addition, a unit can also be put into when the order is implemented. Note that while in reserve, units must be in Column/Limbered/Mounted/Open Order formation.
There are also some restrictions on whether or not a specific reserve qualifies a division for the +2 DRM (10.7c). The reserve cannot contain ant wrecked or destroyed units, it cannot be located in a place where it can receive enemy small arms fire, cavalry cannot be the reserve for infantry, and if the reserve is a single regiment - it cannot be DG / Routed. There is also a size restriction on the reserve based upon the size of the parent unit. If the parent is 3 brigades or more, then a full brigade is required in reserve. If the parent is 1 or 2 brigades, the a full strength regiment is required.
In order to release a unit from reserve, the brigade or division leader simply rolls for initiative (10.10), applying a reserve Command Roll DRM, the reserves can then deploy in place, follow the same order being followed by their parent unit or perform a counterattack.
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