those of you familiar with raritan bay probably know that the earle
naval weapons station is a security zone. it used to be permissible
to transit this zone as long as you kept moving.

that is no longer the case. if you are LUCKY, entering this zone for
any reason will just result in your arrest and a $27,500 fine from the
USCG. if you're UNLUCKY, you will meet up with the security force
from earle. they are navy, not CG. they are instructed to treat any
boats violating the security zone as hostile, and to act accordingly.
they will use the rules of engagement, not 'use of force' policies
that police forces and CG units use. your next of kin will be
notified in due course.

in addition, it is now illegal to photograph CG, and navy
installations, as well as power plants, oil refineries, etc. there
have been instances of trespassers 'staging' photo sessions with
people posing in the foreground while someone is actually taking
photos of installations in the background. if you see someone taking
photos of restricted areas, report them immediately to local or
federal authorities.

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