Away the boarding party (VBSS and SWOs with guns); Marines, too!

[Steve Wilkins]

Our CIWS wasn't Block 1B, so we couldn't even point that down.

Nor would I want it too if I was part of the boarding party taking fire on the other ship. CIWS isn't there to provide fire support. I'd much rather have a physical person behind a 25mm.

 

[Gatordev]

That's because we're not a Flight II; we have no helo.
We had the bridge wing MK60s and what the team had (M4s/9mms/shotguns). Our CIWS wasn't Block 1B, so we couldn't even point that down.

I was referring to the CG next to you. The helo was spotted in the trap in the video.

 

[pmasters]

SWO sidearm

I'm a pre-OCS SWO-to-be and am curious if SWOs get issued a firearm. The search function has returned nothing SWO specific. I figured if we do it'd be the M9.

 

[picklesuit]

SWO's carry a BM's whistle on a chain to summon their herd of other SWO's...those SWO's will degenerate into a pile of self loathing and hate that will destroy any living creature within a 12 meter radius and leave the original SWO unscathed to carry on with his day...



If that fails then they throw their shoes at the enemy...

 

[CAMike]

Sorry "pmasters". No "issued" sidearms for SWO's at OCS or at the ship.

The concept is kind of interesting. If JO's were issued sidearms at sea and in-port, I believe more department heads would be forced to "reflect" prior to calling away the morale suppression team and other administrative non-sense.

For example:
A JO is assigned to write a message.
30 minutes later- DH reviews message and says: Do this message over.
30 mintues later- Do this message over, it's not right (repeat twice more) without telling the JO what's wrong with it.

Do you think the SWO on SWO cannibalism would stop with SWOJO issued sidearms?

 

[Bevo16]

^^^^This could make things a little more exciting here at Casualty.

 

[A4sForever]

I'm a pre-OCS SWO-to-be and am curious if SWOs get issued a firearm.....

It would appear that is the case ....

 

[MasterBates]

Just so you know, we can't see what's on you C drive. FYI.

 

[pmasters]

Yeah I know a little trial-and-error on image uploading. I got it (sorta) covered.

 

[eddie]

I would love to board the enemy...

 

[skim]

You will qualify and be issued a M9 for watch, VBSS, and SAT/BAF (or SRF/BRF).

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

It would appear that is the case ....

Holy cow look at those short shorts in the background. Wow.

 

[FLYTPAY]

OK, so bottom line is no, you don't get a sidearm unless you are on a boarding team.

 

[navy09]

...or if you're standing watch (as OOD inport).

 

[Uncle Fester]

I think the OP was asking more about whether you're issued your own personal weapon, as in here, Ensign, this is your pistol; there are many like it, but this one is yours. Answer is no, and the only time you'll carry one is if you're Boat or Boarding Officer or OOD Inport. And even then, you carry it for the duration of your watch/boarding, then hand it off to your relief or return it to the gunner's mates.

As to whether being a SWO is as bad as everyone says: yes. Yes it is. Don't get me wrong, there are your good Captains and happy ships out there, but all in all, Blackshoe life is an exercise in self-inflicted pain. Sorry I'm all out of sunshine to blow up your ass, but that's how it is.