GERMAN ARMY:

HEER PLATOON 1943/1944
(Official Rules) - Can be bought as an option instead of Grenadiers

Consisting of: 0-1 Headquarters, 1-3 HEER Squads

Morale Test: 4+

For ease of use we have shown the costs of single units and the Variants.

0-1 Headquarters - Points: 80 (RP:3)
1 lieutenant (leader) equipped with an MP40 sub-machine gun and a Luger pistol
1 sergeant (leader) equipped with an MP40 sub-machine gun
2 HEER equipped with Kar 98K rifles
2 HEER (runners) equipped with Kar 98K rifles
All models are equipped with grenades

1-3 HEER Squads - Points: 170 (RP:3)
1 sergeant (leader) equipped with an MP40 sub-machine gun
1 corporal (leader) equipped with an MP40 sub-machine gun
1 HEER equipped with a pistol and an Mg34 Light machine gun
6 HEER equipped with Kar 98K rifles
All models are equipped with grenades

Variants:

• One model per platoon can substitute his rifle with a pistol and a RPzB54 "Panzerschreck" for +50 Points. In this case the model and one other from the squad can become an independent unit.
• One model per squad can add a panzerfaust to his equipment for +30 points.
• One model per squad equipped with an Mg 34 can substitute the weapon with an Mg42 for +10 points.
• One model per squad equipped with an Mg 34 or an Mg 42 can buy a tripod for +40 points.

Options for a HEER Platoon
For each whole Platoon purchased you can buy up to four of the following options. If you choose a Headquarters and 2 Squads you can choose up to 2 options. The same option can be chosen more than once up to the maximum number allowed (max). For costs of the Variants please refer to the single items:

• Opel Blitz Truck (max 2).
• Sniper (max 2).
• Panzerjager Group (max 1).
• Motorbike Explorer Platoon (max , counts as 2 options).
• 75mm Pak 40 Anti-tank Section (max 1, counts as 2 options).
• 88mm Flak 36 Anti-tank Anti-aircraft Section (max 1, counts as 3 options).
• Mg 34 Light machine gun Section(max 2).
• 81mm GrW 34 Medium Mortar section (max 1, counts as 2 options).
• 105mm leFH18 Field Howitzer Section(max 2, counts as 3 options).
• Recon Squad (max 1, counts as 3 options).

OPTIONS

The Morale Test is that of the platoon

OPEL BLITZ TRUCK (Truck) - Points: 50
Main weapon: none
Crew: Transported unit
Duties: Driver, troops (exposed)
Characteristics: Open-topped vehicle, soft skin, troop transporter (13)

SNIPER - Points: 70 (RP:1)
1HEER equipped with a Kar 98K rifle and StG39 grenades
Characteristics: Sniper, sight, accurate shot

PANZERJAGER GROUP- Points: 70 (RP:1)
1 HEER equipped with an MP40 sub-machine gun
1 HEER equipped with a Walther P38 pistol and RPzB 54 "panzerschreck"
All HEER are equipped with StG39 grenades

75MM PAK 40 ANTI-TANK SECTION(artiglieria) - Points: 360 (RP:3)
Note: counts as 2 options
1 sergeant (leader) equipped with an MP40 sub-machine gun
1 HEER equipped with a Walther P38 pistol and a 75mm Pak 40 medium gun
1 HEER equipped with a Walther P38 pistol
3 HEER equipped with Kar 98K rifles
All HEER are equipped with StG39 grenades
Characteristics: Long barrel, exposed crew

Variants:

• One HEER can add a panzerfaust to his equipment for +30 points.
• A Sdkfz 11 or Sdkfz 7 can be added as towing vehicle for +130 points. (see Paratrooper)

88mm FLAK 36 ANTI-TANK ANTI-AIRCRAFT SECTION (Artillery) - Points: 520 (RP:3)
Note: counts as 3 options
1 sergeant (leader) equipped with an MP40 sub-machine gun
1 HEER equipped with a Walther P38 pistol and 88mm Flak 36 heavy gun
5 HEER equipped with Kar 98K rifles
All HEER are equipped with StG39 grenades
Characteristics: Anti-aircraft, indirect fire (minimum distance 100cm), long barrel, exposed crew

Variants:

• One HEER can add a panzerfaust to his equipment for +30 Points.
• A Sdkfz 11 or Sdkfz 7 can be added as towing vehicle for +130 points. (see Paratrooper)
• One HEER per army can become radio operator for +10 points.

MG 34 LIGHT MACHINE GUN SECTION - Points: 140 (RP:2)
1 corporal (leader) equipped with an MP40 sub-machine gun
1 HEER equipped with a Walther P38 pistol and an Mg34 Light machine gun
2 HEER equipped with Kar 98K rifles
All HEER are equipped with StG39 grenades
Characteristics: tripod

Variants:

• The Mg34 light machine gun can be swapped with a Mg42 medium machine gun for +10 points.
• The section can become an attached unit for +20 points.
• One HEER can add a panzerfaust to his equipment for +30 points.

LeFH18 105mm FIELD HOWITZER SECTION (Artillery) - Points: 330 (RP:3)
Note: counts as 3 options
1 sergeant (leader) equipped with an MP40 sub-machine gun
1 HEER equipped with a Walther P38 pistol and LeFH18 105mm heavy gun (howitzer)
3 HEER equipped with Walther P38 pistols
3 HEER equipped with Kar 98K rifles
All HEER are equipped with StG39 grenades
Caracteristics: Indirect fire (minimum distance 100cm)

Variants:

• A Sdkfz 11 or Sdkfz 7 can be added as towing vehicle for +130 points. (see Paratrooper)
• One HEER per army can become radio operator for +10 points.