Bert Robbins wrote:
of course, since the CG is
also military, it CAN board a vessel under 'rules of engagement', but
that's a military issue, not a law enforcement one.

The CG is a uniformed service, they do not serve subject to the UCMJ.

if they board your vessel under the rules of engagement you better do
pretty much what they say.

The CG is a law enforcement agency.

The USCG follows under the Dept. of the Treasury, doesn't it?