This is it right here! This is the only logical conclusion you can make if following the WSB as an RO. I'm not going to get into trying to deduce engagement definitions or whatever, I'm focused on safety and shot counting.
In the April 2, 2020 Question of the month response from NROI (linked in the response this month), they discussed when you would apply a procedural for failure to perform the reload and described exactly opposite what they discussed this month. I don't agree with their response this month and hope they also make a correction to clear up the confusion.
Feb 2, 2023:
The stage procedure for the April 2, 2020:
April 2, 2020:
They contradict themselves in their responses.
I emailed Troy and his response was not helpful.
Cheers,
Toby