They are forced to expend ammo when they are loosing ground.
Who owns the surrounding islands [close proximity]?
Branson, Biden former?
Unique skill sets of Maxwell?
Pandering young women
Submarine pilot [unusual]?
Yes, wasn't there a sub base in the area?
Helicopter pilot?
Short hops from the main island, no visibility into comings and goings.
What benefit might that serve?
Low Profile, getting ppl in and out of the island completely secret even to state agencies