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32 Cards in this Set
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What is the administrative and operational command and control center for the Coast Guard, located in Washington, DC?
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Coast Guard Headquarters
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The senior officer at headquarters and of the Coast Guard is...
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the Commandant
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What are the roles of the Commandant?
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- Planning, supervising, and coordinating the overall
activities of the CG - Directing the policy and administration of the GC under the general supervision of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Providing immediate direction to Headquarters units |
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Activities Europe, Areas, and Headquarters Units fall under the command and control of _______________________.
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Headquarters
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The commandant is a ____________-star admiral.
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four
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_________________ _________________ is responsible to the Commandant for the administration and command of European Units.
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Activities Europe
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What are the 2 special responsibilities of Activities Europe?
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(1) European Loran-C system
(2) Mediterranean Sea, Norwegian Sea, and Icelandic Loran-C Chain |
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What are the 5 staff divisions of Activities Europe?
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- Civil Engineering
- Comptroller - Loran-C - Personnel and Readiness - Marine Safety Division |
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Name the two regions of the Coast Guard
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Atlantic Area and Pacific Area
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Each _____________ has District offices, one Maintenance and Logistics Command (MLC), and cutters.
A. District B. Area C. Headquarters Unit D. Sector |
A. Area
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Certain units such as High Endurance Cutters (WHEC), Medium Endurance Cutters (WMEC), and Marine Safety and Security Teams (MSSTs) fall under the direct oversight of _______________.
A. Districts B. Sectors C. Headquarters Units D. Areas |
D. Areas
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True or False
The Atlantic and Pacific Areas are lead by Vice Admirals (three-star admirals) |
True
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True of False
MLCs are lead by three-star admirals (Vice Admirals) |
False
One- or two-star admirals (Rear Admirals) |
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Civil engineering, electronics systems, naval engineering, health and safety, legal, finance, personnel, and inspection are all services provided by the _________.
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MLC
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MLCs have oversight of
A. Integrated Support Commands (ISCs) B. Civil Engineering Units (CEUs) C. Support Centers D. All of the above |
D. All of the above
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True of False
Districts are commanded by Rear Admirals (one- or two-star admirals), who report directly to their area commanders. |
True
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How many district offices does the Atlantic Area have and what are they?
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5
- 1st District: Boston, Massachusetts - 5th District: Portsmouth, Virginia - 7th District: Miami, Florida - 8th District: New Orleans, Louisiana - 9th District: Cleveland, Ohio |
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How many district offices does the Pacific Area have and what are they?
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4
- 11th District: Alameda, California - 13th District: Seattle, Washington - 14th District: Honolulu, Hawaii - 17th District: Juneau, Alaska |
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_________________ are responsible for the administration and general direction of units under their authority and assuring that the functions and duties of the CG are performed efficiently, safely, and economically.
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Districts
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Cutters, over 180' in length, are under the control of
A. Area commands B. District commands |
A. Area commands
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Cutters, 180' and smaller, are under the control of
A. Area commands B. District commands |
B. District commands
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There are ______ Coast Guard units in the field that report directly to headquarters.
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35
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True or False
The Commandant is the Commanding Officer of Headquarters |
False
(The commandant is NOT the Commanding Officer of Headquarters) |
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Where is the 1st District Office located--city and Area?
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Boston, Massachusetts
Atlantic Area |
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Where is the 5th District Office located--city and Area?
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Portsmouth, Virginia
Atlantic Area |
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Where is the 7th District Office located--city and Area?
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Miami, Florida
Atlantic Area |
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Where is the 8th District Office located--city and Area?
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New Orleans, Louisiana
Atlantic Area |
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Where is the 9th District Office located--city and Area?
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Cleveland, Ohio
Atlantic Area |
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Where is the 11th District Office located--city and Area?
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Alameda, CA
Pacifica Area |
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Where is the 13th District Office located--city and Area?
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Seattle, Washington
Pacific Area |
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Where is the 14th District Office located--city and Area?
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Honolulu, Hawaii
Pacific Area |
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Where is the 17th District Office located--city and Area?
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Juneau, Alaska
Pacific Area |
