Advanced Squad Leader (ASL)

Advanced Squad Leader is the completely reorganized and redesigned version of the original Squad Leader system. While ASL is 'advanced', it actually is a simpler game than the original Squad Leader became after the first gamette. This three-ring binder is the basic rules for the entire system, and provides the ultimate combination of playability and detail. Full-color charts and beautiful pictures make this the most readable of rulebooks - and includes a full-service index as well for quick reference.

And ASL is more than 'squads' - the system includes the rules for everything from machine guns to bazookas, tanks and ordinance weapons, paratrooper drops, glider landings and beach assaults. And much more. This set of rules is constantly kept up to date by expansions included with the modules.

This is just the rulebook. To start playing the game the newcomer must get, at least, the Beyond Valor - ASL Module 1. There are a great many ASL Modules available.

Magazine References:

The GENERAL Index Article List:

• The GENERAL Vol.22,No.6
• The GENERAL Vol.23,No.2
• The GENERAL Vol.24,No.1
  • Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) – “GOING ALL OUT: Design Your Own (My Way)” (Variant Discussion) By Greg Schmittgens and Charles Kibler
  • Series Replay (Part I)- Streets of Fire - ASL Deluxe Module 1 German Player: Darryl Burk, Russian Player: Bill Conner, COMMENTATOR: Mark C. Nixon
  • Squad Leader Clinic - Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) – “NIGHT MOVES” By Jon Mishcon
  • The Question Box - Advanced Squad Leader (ASL)
• The GENERAL Vol.24,No.2
• The GENERAL Vol.25,No.5
  • Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) – “ ASL Scenario G8 - Recon in Force” (Scenario) [unknown designer]
  • Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) – “Darby's Rangers” (Reference Notes for Advanced Squad Leader (ASL)) Steven C. Swann
• The GENERAL Vol.28,No.6

All game names are linked to the BGG index. Forum discussions about certain articles can also be linked here.

Online Play

• http://www.vasl.org/ (real-time and PBEM)

Expanded by:

• ASL Action Pack #1
• ASL Action Pack #2
• ASL Action Pack #3 - Few Returned
• ASL Action Pack #4- Normandy 1944

• Beyond Valor - ASL Module 1
• Paratrooper - ASL Module 2
• Yanks - ASL Module 3
• Partisan - ASL Module 4
• West of Alamein - ASL Module 5
• For King and Country - ASL module 5a
• Last Hurrah, The - ASL Module 6
• Hollow Legions - ASL Module 7
• Code of Bushido - ASL Module 8
• Gung Ho! - ASL Module 9
• Croix de Guerre - ASL Module 10
• Doomed Battalions - ASL Module 11
• Armies of Oblivion - ASL Module 12

• Red Barricades - ASL Historical Module 1
• Kampfgruppe Peiper I - ASL Historical Module 2
• Kampfgruppe Peiper II - ASL Historical Module 3
• Pegasus Bridge - ASL Historical Module 4
• Blood Reef: Tarawa - ASL Historical Module 5
• Bridge Too Far, A - ASL Historical Module 6
• Valor of the Guards- ASL Historical Module Number 7

• Kakazu Ridge - ASL Journal 2 Historical Module

• Operation: Watchtower - ASL Historical Study 1
• Operation Veritable Historical Study - ASL Historical Study 2

• Streets of Fire - ASL Deluxe Module 1
• Hedgerow Hell - ASL Deluxe Module 2

• A GI's Dozen

• Solitaire ASL

Re-implemented by:

• Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) Starter Kit #1
• Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) Starter Kit #2
• Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) Starter Kit #3

Re-implements:

• Squad Leader

Microbadges: