Speaking as an old Navy man whose brother was an airedale, they're all targets (including submarines).
as a groundpounder/MP i have no idea about this subject, end of story. that's why i asked the question.
for dixie,sw
Glossary, The Bluejacket's Manual, 1944:
Boat: a small vessel that can be hoisted onto or carried by a ship.
Ship: a vessel of large size capable of carrying boats.
Pigboat: Slang for submarine.
My wife's grandfather seved in the S-Boats during the 1920's and 1930's. Maybe that's why it's so hard to get my 11 year old son to take a bath. Must be in his genes. ;-)