Slitherine

can a unit change facing and/or formation and move afterwards or it needs a CMT to move cause the move after the change of facing/formation counts as a second move?
ex. a french line infantry unit in extended line changes formation to tactical. can it move 15cm forward or it has to pass a CMT cause it will count as second move . and vice versa ( move first and change formation/facing after)
thx in advance
dimitris

I believe it would be a 2nd move.

move 1 change of formation. Other than foot print. you stay stationary.
p 38 last bullet on last column

Changing formation and then moving counts as two moves.

See the chart on page 45 where it lists the various types of moves:

"Any forwards move including a wheel with no change of formation" - this is a simple move (no CMT)
"A change of formation or facing while otherwise remaining stationary" - simple if over 6MU from enemy, unless wavering (no CMT).

So to both change formation and move requires two simple moves - requiring a successful CMT for the 2nd move - and you would have to remain outside of 6MU of enemy throughout.

The only exception (in the movement phase) is that a move to the rear can include one or two 180 degree turns - a complex move unless skirmishers.

thx guys