Even Better,
Lots of Snake Drivers were Officers, I bet the majority of Loach drivers were "Warrant" Officers.
Friggin Military Politics!
Let me see, if I were a Loach Driver would I rather be Armed or Unarmed? Tough question NOT
However, using just cold hearted ,objective, analysis, I would imagine that an obviously unarmed Loach would draw out more Hvy Weapons fire. ie more targets for the Cobra Drivers.
War is Hell!
Edit: But that tactic wouldn't last for long..Chuck was no dummy. I know a Guy who flew Loaches in Laos...Sounds like no fun at All. Can't wait to see him again and ask about armament and tactics...Well worth the price of a couple of cocktails ;D