9. PORT OF BETIO

9.1 The small put of Betio is represented on the BRT map by the Ocean hex abutting the S33 Hinterland hex. The port is protected on two hexsides (T31-T32 and U32-T32) by a stone jetty. This jetty is a one-level LOS obstacle and is impassable to all ground units.

9.2 BETI0 PIERS: Two Printed wooden piers exist on the BRT map (EX: hex X33) at Level 0. All rules applicable to a wooden pier represented by counters (G13.7) apply except as stated otherwise. A pier Location is treated as a non-open ground location. There is no Location beneath the pier in hexes T33, U33, and V33. No fortifications may set up in a pier Location. Each Location beneath a pier has a maximum stacking capacity of one squad-equivalent and 3PP and is not affected by Residual FP/Fire-Lane on a pier Location. The Japanese may set up beneath a Pier Location if it is within the stated Japanese setup area. A unit may move across a sand hexside to/from a pier as per G13.73.