For players using a Commonwealth force from Campaign: Western Dessert, the Army Special Rules are:
Australia (p.102):
- Bombardment
- Artillery Support
- One of the Armies of Great Britain National Characteristics or
- Aggressive Patrolling and Never Give Up
South Africa (p.102):
- Bombardment
- Artillery Support
- One of the Armies of Great Britain National Characteristics or
- Bloody Mindedness and Quick Reaction
New Zealand (p.102):
- Bombardment
- Artillery Support
- One of the Armies of Great Britain National Characteristics or
- Steadfast Under Fire and Superb Junior Officers and Maori Troops
India (p.102):
- Bombardment
- One of the Armies of Great Britain National Characteristics or
- Unsurpassed Bravery and The Manpower of the Empire or Artillery Support
- Essentially, if you play India, you can take the free 10-man squad or the free Artillery Observer. Whichever you pick, your force will also have either one of the Armies of Great Britain National Characteristics or Unsurpassed Bravery.
For players using a Commonwealth force from Campaign: New Guinea, the Army Special Rules are:
Australia (p.78-79):
- Limited Artillery Support
- Aggressive Patrolling
- Never Give Up
- Australia is Next… or
- Fighting Withdrawal or
- Jungle Warfare Masters
For players using a Commonwealth force from Duel in the Sun, the Army Special Rules are:
India (p.23):
- Unsurpassed Bravery
- The Manpower of the Empire
Note – This Commonwealth force Army Special Rule breakdown differs from the one listed in the Sept. 13, 2022 Bolt Action FAQ & Errata. Review these rules fully while creating your army list and do not hesitate to reach out to Andrew with any questions.