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Can I move an sdkfz 251 (carrying infantry) into base contact with an enemy command unit, deploy the infantry on contact, and then use the infantry CA value for the command overrun attack rolls?

Would I use just the sdkfz 251 CA value? Just the infantry CA value? or both?

Thanks

I think p30 implies (with the phrase "on contact with the enemy" that the infantry dismount and conduct the overrun. The 251 would support.

Well yes, but page 30 is close assault, and a command overrun isn't a close assault. Although I grant you that it's very similar, there are differences, for example looking at the overrun rules on p13, only command units can't overrun. But p30 lists other units besides command units, for example recce and infantry support. So, it would follow that you can overrun with a recce unit. Also, as far as I know there is no response fire if you do an overrun.

What I am trying to say that you shouldn't assume that all rules for close assault also apply in an overrun. The rules as written say that you move into contact, and roll the dice. That's it. So my take is that if you move the halftrack in contact, you roll with it's CA dice.

Ofcourse, you can move up the halftrack with one action, then dismount the infantry with a second action, and move it into contact to conduct the overrun with a third action. But that may be a bit too much to try.

Yes you are right, you just roll the attacks of the half-track in this instance.

We harken and obey, oh Master of Commanders!

...Oh, alright then