Posted by Al Burnham on July 8, 2012, 12:08 pm, in reply to "Re: sidearms"
The semi-automatic is what we had and used as explained in my previous note. These small arms were all part of the ships protection. At port and at anchor. The gunnery officer set the condition and what weapon to be used. The petty officer issued the weapon or weapons and checked them back in. The Navy Armed Guard stood all gangway watches. This is how I remember it. Al