7. Unit Facing

7.1 Facing

Infantry units do not have a facing; they may move or fire in any direction. AFVs, vehicles, and Guns are considered to be facing the hexside to which the front of the unit's counter is pointed.

7.2 Direction of Movement

An infantry unit or Gun may move in any direction. An AFV or vehicle may move (or advance) into the hex it is facing, or reverse into the hex directly behind it. An AFV or vehicle moving in reverse, into the hex directly behind it, does so at double the normal movement cost. An AFV or vehicle is allowed to advance (one hex) in reverse during the Advance and Assault Phase.

7.3 Change of Facing

An AFV, vehicle, or Gun may remain in its hex and change its facing during the Movement Phase as its only action. Change of facing constitutes a move, and the unit is marked with a Move marker. During the Advance and Assault Phase, an AFV, vehicle or Gun is allowed to change its facing one hexside after advancing. An AFV, vehicle or Gun that does not advance may change its facing one hexside.

7.4 Forward Firing Arc (FFA)

AFVs, vehicles, Guns, and bunkers (see 20.5 Bunker) have a Forward Firing Arc (FFA), and may only fire at targets within their FFA unless they are turreted, armed with a 360° MG, or both. The unit's facing defines its FFA, as shown in the diagram below.