Seapower/Coast Guard
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The Coast Guard, as one of the five US Armed Services branches, represents one of the most unique intruments of national defense. The Coast Guard integrates military, civilian law enforcement and humanitarian capabilities. Its primary responsibilities are to protect civilians, the environment, US economic and security interests in US ports, inland waterways, along the coasts, on international waters or in any maritime region where US interests may be imperiled.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 1999
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Seapower/Maritime
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The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration promotes the nation's shipping and shipbuilding industries. An overview of its policy objectives, industrial policies, and legislative mandates is provided. A color pictorial of 13 medals for wartime merchant marine service is included.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2001
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Seapower/Coast Guard
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The strategic goals of the US Coast Guard are maritime safety, national defense, maritime security, maritime mobility, and protection of natural resources. It has an active-duty force of 35,000, an 8,000-person reserve, and a 5,500-person civilian workforce.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2001
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