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Mission of the US Coast Guard
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To protect the public, the environment, and US economic interests-in the Nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security.
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Who established the Revenue Cutter Service
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Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton
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When was the Revenue Cutter Service established?
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August, 1789
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What were the missions given to the Revenue Cutter Service?
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collect tariffs, prevent and stop piracy, assist mariners in distress
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Name the US wars in which the Revenue Cutter Service participated.
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Quasi-War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War
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What year was the Coast Guard formed?
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1915
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What two services were combined to form the Coast Guard?
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Life Saving Service, Revenue Cutter Service
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What were the traditional missions of the Coast Guard?
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1.Promote safe and efficient maritime transportation.
2.Promote the collection of national revenues. 3.Promote measures to enhance national security. 4.Promote preservation of life and property at sea. |
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What responsibilities were placed under the Coast Guard after its establishment?
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maritime safety, navigation, maritime law enforcement
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How many U-boats did the Coast Guard sink in WWII?
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cutters killed 11
aircraft sank 1 |
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When the Coast Guard create the Eastern, Western, and Pacific Area Commands?
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April 1946
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What Operation did the Coast Guard participate in in Vietnam?
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Operation Market Time
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When can the Coast Guard be transferred to the Department of the Navy?
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in time of war
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What was the role of the CG in the Gulf War?
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Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachments (LEDETS) assisted the US Navy in enforcing the UN embargo and in seizing Iraqi oilrigs, and in ensuring port security of Coalition ports.
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What Department controls the Coast Guard?
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Department of Homeland Security
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Commandant of the Coast Guard
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ADM Thomas H. Collins
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Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard
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ADM Thomas J. Barrett
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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
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Master Chief Quartermaster Franklin A Welch
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1st District
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Boston, MA
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5th District
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Portsmouth, VA (area HQ)
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7th District
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Miami, FL
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8th District
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New Orleans, LA
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9th District
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Cleveland, OH
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11th District
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Long Beach, CA (area HQ)
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13th District
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Seattle, WA
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14th District
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Honolulu, HI
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17th District
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Juneau, AK
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What are the five strategic goals of the Coast Guard?
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Maritime Safety
Maritime Mobility Maritime Security National Defense Protection of Natural Resources |
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Maritime Safety
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Recreational Boater Safety
International Ice Patrol Marine Safety Search and Rescue RIMS |
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Maritime Mobility
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maintaining and building aids to navigation:
Bridge Admininstration Buoys Lighthouses Icebreaking services Vessel Traffic BBLIV |
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Maritime Security
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Law enforcement role that gives them their unique police powers:
General Maritime Law Enforcement Law/treaty enforcement Living Marine Resource Alien Migrant Interdiction Drug Interdiction |
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National Defense
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parallels USN duties:
Homeland Security Port and Waterways Security, here and overseas |
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Protection of Natural Resources
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marine pollution education and prevention (especially oil):
-3 CG strike teams for oil spills (East, West, Gulf) -assist govt in maritime and environmental science |
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What does the Coast Guard Auxiliary do?
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Contributes to the non-law enforcement role of the Coast Guard by performing vessel safety checks and safety patrols
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Where is the CG academy?
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Thames River in New London, Connecticut
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What is the Academy cutter called?
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USCG Barque Eagle
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Where is OCS?
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New London, Connecticut
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How long is OCS?
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17 weeks
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Where is boot camp?
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Cape May, New Jersey
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What operation does the CG's homeland security role fall under?
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Operation Noble Eagle
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What is Operation Noble Eagle?
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protection of ports
unchallenged flow of commerce protection of the marine transportation system from terrorism |
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What are the 4 main reasons the US has to be involved in Colombia?
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ensure the country's economic stability
prevent regional destabilization eliminate a haven for terrorists stem the flow of illegal narcotics to the US |