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Originally Posted by Red Flag 1
If memory serves me correctly, I seem to recall a lot of worry among ship owners about employing "combat forces" onboard ship. It seems to open up a ton of liability issues, especially should an employed combatant end up taking some lives.
If that is a true concern, that leaves TR's solution.
My $.02.
RF 1
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My understanding was that they were afraid to arm crew members, troops or Coasties might be okay.
TR
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