7th Ed. Slann rules question

[SohCahToa]

Hey all,
I just had one quick question. Does the Slann give the unit a +1 to CR for having a BSB in the front rank even if he is in the second rank? I read the FAQ and all it seems to confirm is that the unit benefits from his LD and reroll on break tests....

 

[Sammy the Squib]

Q. According to the Warhammer rulebook a Character that isn't placed
in the front rank is effectively out of play and may not use any
magic items, nor may the unit use his leadership. How does this
affect a Slann Mage-Priest placed in the second rank?

A. A Slann Mage-Priest in the second rank is considered to be in the
front rank for all purposes, except that it does not participate in
combat (including issuing / accepting challenges) and it does not
count as being in combat for purposes of its own spell casting and
use of magic items.
S. Official Lizardmen FAQ / Lizardmen Army Book page 24 / Direwolf
FAQ Council Interpretation.

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Q. Does a Slann BSB in the second rank still provide the combat
resolution bonus for having the Army Battle Standard?

A. Yes.
S. Lizardmen Army Book page 24 / Direwolf FAQ Council Interpretation.

Hope this helps