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“Our nation faces a growing array of threats from the sea that could harm maritime commerce, coastal population centers, and critical infrastructure within America`s maritime borders. The Deepwater program is key to countering these threats by providing the capability to board vessels before they reach port, and respond to acts of terrorism or piracy well away from our shores, while also developing a far more robust and effective Maritime Domain Awareness system. The Coast Guard has begun the recapitalization of our inventory of major cutters, aircraft, and their support systems, which is a near-term national homeland security priority.”

Rear Adm. Larry Hereth, Director, Port Security, U.S. Coast Guard Testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee - Subcommitte on Terrorism, Tech & Homeland Security, "Covering the Waterfront -- A Review of Seaport Security since September 11, 2001." Janua

The Coast Guard Roles are broken down into five fundamental roles: Maritime security, maritime safety, protection of natural resources, maritime mobility, and national defense.

Coast Guard Role Mission Areas:

  • Maritime Security Missions
    - Drug Interdiction
    - Alien Migrant Interdiction
    - EEZ & Living Marine Resource Law/Treaty Enforcement
  • Maritime Safety Missions
    - Search and Rescue
    - Marine Safety
    - Recreational Boating Safety
    - International Ice Patrol
  • Protection of Natural Resources Mission
    - Marine Environmental Protection
    - Domestic Fisheries Enforcement
    - Protected Living Marine Resource Law Enforcement
  • Maritime Mobility Missions
    - Aids to Navigation
    - Icebreaking Services
    - Bridge Administration
    - Waterways/Vessel Traffic Management
  • National Defense Missions
    - General Defense Operations
    - Maritime Interception Operations
    - Military Environmental Response Operations
    - Port Operations, Security, and Defense
    - Peacetime Military Engagement
    - Coastal Sea Control Operations
    - Polar Icebreaking

 
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