When I was on my R&R in Japan in 1969 a few of us were sitting in a bar with our "associates" when a couple of Japanese police strolled in just checking on things. I noticed their fists looked like they could put them through a brick wall ; I doubt many folks tried to fight with them. I don't know about the Chair Force, but the Marines carried .45 autos.
Junk Yard Dog #1 Moderator/Leader of the Pack Good night Mrs. B, wherever you are! Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!