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Originally Posted by bill_daniels
Yes, but that comes down to the captain having to make the call....is this an actual attack, do I order the sinking of a bunch of boats, causing at best an international incident, or do I stand down until they get within xxxx yards and still appear hostile. In other words, firing first brings on its own risks.
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Aircraft carrier is very different than a coastal PT boat.
That is why those ship Captains and Fleet Admirals get paid so much.