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United States Coast Guard
History & Mission
WO Brian Kobleur, NSCC
AURORA Division
What is the Coast Guard?
“Sir, the Coast Guard is that hard nucleus about which the Navy forms in
time of war!”
Acceptable Swab definition at the Coast Guard Academy
The United States Coast Guard is a uniformed
military service charged with saving life at sea,
maritime law enforcement, and maintaining both
aids to maritime navigation and safe passage.
USCG has a long and proud tradition of service,
and has served with distinction in every conflict in
our nation’s history.
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Motto
“Semper Paratus” – “Always Ready”
Official Motto of the United States Coast Guard
“You have to go out but you don’t have
to come back.”
Unofficial motto of the United States Coast Guard
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Creed of the United States Coast Guardsman
I am proud to be a United States Coast Guardsman.
I revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion to duty and sacrifice
of self have made it possible for me to be a member of a service honored and
respected, in peace and in war, throughout the world.
I never, by work or deed, will bring reproach upon the fair name of my service, nor
permit others to do so unchallenged.
I will cheerfully and willingly obey all lawful orders.
I will always be on time to relieve, and shall endeavor to do more, rather than less,
than my share.
I will always be at my station, alert and attending to my duties.
I shall, so far as I am able, bring to my seniors solutions, not problems.
I shall live joyously, but always with due regard for the rights and privileges of
others.
I shall endeavor to be a model citizen in the community in which I live.
I shall sell life dearly to an enemy of my country, but give it freely to rescue those in
peril.
With God’s help, I shall endeavor to be one of His noblest Works..
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Creed of the United States Coast Guardsman
I am proud to be a United States Coast Guardsman.
I revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion to duty and sacrifice
of self have made it possible for me to be a member of a service honored and
respected, in peace and in war, throughout the world.
I never, by work or deed, will bring reproach upon the fair name of my service, nor
permit others to do so unchallenged.
I will cheerfully and willingly obey all lawful orders.
I will always be on time to relieve, and shall endeavor to do more, rather than less,
than my share.
I will always be at my station, alert and attending to my duties.
I shall, so far as I am able, bring to my seniors solutions, not problems.
I shall live joyously, but always with due regard for the rights and privileges of
others.
I shall endeavor to be a model citizen in the community in which I live.
I shall sell life dearly to an enemy of my country, but give it freely to rescue those in
peril.
With God’s help, I shall endeavor to be one of His noblest Works..
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Early History
One of the oldest organizations of the federal government
Formed on 4 August, 1790 by Alexander Hamilton,
Secretary of Treasury
Known originally as the “Revenue Marine” or the “Revenue
Cutter Service”
Consisted of 10 ships whose original mission was:
Trade and tariff law enforcement
Prevention of smuggling
Protect collection of federal revenue (taxes)
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Add’l History
As nation grew, additional responsibilities added
Aiding mariners in distress
Enforcement of anti-slavery, anti-piracy laws
Explore & police Alaska
Chart coastlines
In 1915, Revenue Cutter Service merged with Life-Saving Service
under act of Congress
Single maritime service responsible for saving life at sea and enforcing
maritime law
In 1939, Lighthouse Service transferred to Coast Guard
Began maintaining aids to navigation
In 1946, Bureau of Marine Inspection & Navigation transferred to
CG
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Add’l History
The USCG has served with distinction in every
conflict in our nation’s history
Signalman 1/c Douglas Munro died 27SEP42 on Guadalcanal
successfully leading 5 landing craft to rescue wounded Marines
Actions that day earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor, the
only one ever awarded to a Coast Guardsman
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Current Mission
ADM Thomas Collins, USCG, Commandant 2002-
Its [USCG’s] mission is to protect the public, the environment, and U.S.
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.
USCG has only 38,000 active duty members, 8000
reservists, and 35,000 CG Auxiliarists
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What Is A Typical Day?
Conduct 109 Search and Rescue Cases
Save 15 lives Assist 117 people in distress
Protect $2.8M in property
Launch 396 small boat missions
Launch 164 aircraft missions, logging 324 hours
Board and inspect 122 vessels
Seize $21M worth of illegal drugs
Intercept 30 illegal migrants at sea
Board 100 large vessels for port safety checks
Respond to 20 oil or hazardous chemical spills totaling 2,800
gallons
Service 135 aids to navigation
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What Assets Does the USCG Have?
Cutters
Aircraft
Boats
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Cutters
Greater than 65’ in length w/crew berthing
accommodations
Less than 180’ under control of District Commands
Greater than 180’ under control of Area Commands
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Aircraft
211 aircraft currently in inventory
Major missions include SAR, Law Enforcement, Ice
Operations, Air Interdiction, & Environmental
Response
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Boats
Approximately 1400 in inventory
Sized from 64’ down to 12’
Usually operate near shore and inland waterways
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To Learn More…
http://www.uscg.mil
http://www.gocoastguard.com
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/collect.html
http://home.comcast.net/~calumetharbor/calumet/index.htm
The Coast Guardsman’ Manual
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Questions?
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