But would that soviet corvette be found without missiles or nearby friends? I tend to doubt it unless the overall situation was VERY desperate.
In the first year or the war, the USCG ships would be outclassed, out gunned and likely on the bottom. Any which survive past 1997 are likely to see their survivability increase, but they're still at a substantial disadvantage against a purpose built military vessel.
Come 2000, any with fuel and three rounds for their main gun will be a very decent threat in most areas of the world, but should they face even damaged opposition...
Do coast guard vessels have any anti-air defences? If not then they're vulnerable to anyone in a hang glider who's mad enough to fire a LAW down at them... (crazy I know, but surely somebody in hollywood has thought of it?)
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