Imperial Guard - Rough Riders Issues w/ AB 3.1

[Johnnysprobe]

Using my IG Rough Riders it's forcing my sargent to take a Lance, where in the Codex all it requires is a CCW and LP. Am I missing something, or is the problem with the Rough Riders having to attack with their Lance on their 1st close combat of the game. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[harkan]

If the squad takes hunting lances then so must the sergeant - the whole squad takes them

[Ghaz]

However doing so should not prevent a Veteran Sergeant from then discarding the lance and taking weapons from the Armoury. He simply would not get a 'points rebate' for the lance.