[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Arm the troops when they're off base and use the same rules of engagement

Nah, there was always tension between civilians and military in a post town or port. If it got too out of hand, the Navy used to declare dungaree liberty.

Combined ops seems the way to go IMHO.

[strela]

Nah, there was always tension between civilians and military in a post town or port.

True. Witness the "Sailors and Dogs Keep Off The Grass" signs that pop up like weeds in Norfolk VA.