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Coast Guard National Defense Flashcards

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  1. Under which federal department does the Coast Guard operate during peacetime?

    Answer: Department of Homeland Security

    Since 2003 the Coast Guard operates under the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime.

  2. During a declared war, the Coast Guard can be transferred to operate under which service?

    Answer: The Navy

    By law the Coast Guard can be transferred to the Navy in time of war or when the President directs.

  3. Which of the following is one of the Coast Guard's core national defense missions?

    Answer: Maritime interception operations

    Maritime interception operations are a recognized Coast Guard defense mission.

  4. The Coast Guard's Port Security Units primarily provide defense of what?

    Answer: Harbors and ports overseas and at home

    Port Security Units defend high-value ports and harbors, including deployments overseas.

  5. Which armed service is the Coast Guard officially designated as at all times?

    Answer: A branch of the U.S. Armed Forces

    The Coast Guard is one of the six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces at all times.

  6. Coast Guard cutters supporting Navy fleets often perform which defense role?

    Answer: Maritime security and escort operations

    Cutters commonly provide maritime security and escort duties alongside Navy forces.

  7. What does the Coast Guard's Deployable Specialized Forces category include?

    Answer: Maritime Security Response Teams

    Deployable Specialized Forces include the Maritime Security Response Teams among others.