Originally Posted by
helopat
Jet,
Have you ever heard of ROE (rules of engagement)...truth of the matter is that if they had guns aboard they'd probably never use the bloody things ("Sir , I can't believe it, we've waved our guns at the people smugglers and they aren't turning back...what should we do?" "Take them out Smedley...no prisoners!")
Sheeesh!
Pollys just love this type of shiite
HP
Tis true. . good point. Although whether they use them or not, i feel it would be benificial to have that option. Yes i am familiar with ROE, hence the reason to have an Op's & Procedures manual. . stating ROE.
I think firing a few "shots across the bow" would be more efficient than a 412 "In pursuit" of a smuggler/fishing/immigrant vesel. . 3 warnings. STOP. STOP. STOP. then 3 warning shots. Then shot to imobilise. Then Call in the Customs or RAN frigates, now they are no longer in pursuit of a moving vesel. Seems logical.
JF