SNS3Guppy
That has been my exact point and from personal experience it is solely about ICAO compliance. The FSDOs are not spending a lot of time reviewing training records, questioning applicants from recognized 91 operators. Applicant, signed 8710, new tikkie, period. Yes, that will change with new headlines, perhaps. Or if an operation has had difficulties with the FAA, or for 121 and 135 operations where the oversight is stricter.
GF
Yes, in the FAA world logging and acting are two different things. It is silly but "sole manipulator" and Captain are distinct.