ESV = Emotional Support Vest.
"THIS DEFIES LOGIC!"
From a variety of sources including Harry at Sharkhunters we have this item of interest:
"Navy to Allow Emotional Support Animals on Ships Starting 2020"
By: Jangus Brownstone, Navy Crimes Staff
"Millington, TN - News coming down from high atop Navy Brass says coming as soon as FY 2020, Sailors will be allowed to bring emotional support animals aboard select Navy ships. . . . Sailors (not Marines) E-7 and above will be allowed dogs under 50 pounds and cats of any size. E-6 and below will only be allowed 'cageable' rodents such as hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs. Strictly prohibited are snakes and other reptiles and birds of any kind. All Sailors will be required to seek a letter for approval from a psychologist and is limited in number allowed on board and all animals must wear an Emotional Support Vest [ESV] at all times . . . Navy Crimes will bring you more as information becomes readily available."
Devoted readers to the blog please be assured this particular entry in keeping with an old and venerable American tradition and dis not to be taken seriously. Cheers and April Fool!!
coolbert.