What Does the Coast Guard Do?
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What does the Coast Guard do?
The Coast Guard manages six major operational mission programs: maritime law enforcement, maritime response, maritime prevention, marine transportation system management, maritime security operations, and defense operations.
(U. S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles with interviews by Petty Officer 3rd Class Hunter Schnabel, Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Magee, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Noel)
the Coast Guard enforces federal laws at
Sea combating drug trafficking illegal
immigration and violation of Fisheries
on the US Waters and Beyond we respond
to emergencies at Sea rescuing Mariners
aiding vessels and providing disaster
relief during times of
Crisis Prevention is a top priority we
ensure safety and environmental
standards inspect vessels and manage Bas
navigation to prevent accidents and
environmental disasters we also have a
crucial role in managing the Marine
transportation system by facilitating
the safe and efficient movement of goods
and people supporting our nation's
economy the Coast Guard safeguards
critical infrastructure ports and
vessels from security threats enhancing
National
Security the Coast Guard is deployed
around the globe in support of combatant
commanders to protect the security of
our nation far from us soil for
233 years your United States Coast Guard
has protected America from threats
delivered by the sea has protected those
on the sea and protected the sea itself
your Coast Guard ensures America's
Maritime safety security and economic
prosperity