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United States Coast Guard

United States Coast Guard
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Military unit
Unit nameUnited States Coast Guard
Founded4 August 1790 � present
CountryUnited States
TypeCoast Guard
SizeCivilian employees: 7,057
Active duty personnel: 41,873
Selected Reservists: 8,100
Auxiliary: 30,000
244 cutters, 1,850 boats, 204 aircraft
Part ofDepartment of Homeland Security
MottoSemper Paratus
ColorsWhite, CG Blue, CG Red    
MarchSemper Paratus
EngagementsQuasi-War
War of 1812
Seminole Wars
Mexican-American War
American Civil War
Spanish American War
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Gulf War
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Sea Dragon III
War on Terror
Anti-piracy
DecorationsPresidential Unit Citation
Commanders
CommandantAdmiral Robert J. Papp
Vice CommandantVice Admiral Sally Brice-O'Hara
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast GuardMCPOCG Michael P. Leavitt
Aircraft flown
HelicopterHH / MH-60 J/T Jayhawk HH / MH-65 C/D Dolphin
PatrolHC-130 H/J Hercules HU-25 A/C Guardian HC-144A Ocean Sentry
TransportVC-37A Long Range VIP Aircraft VC-143 Medium Range VIP Aircraft

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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission (with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters) and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its mission set. It operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, and can be transferred to the Department of the Navy by the President at any time or Congress during time of war.

Founded by Alexander Hamilton as the Revenue Cutter Service on 4 August 1790, it lays claim to being the United States' oldest continuous seagoing service. As of August 2009, the Coast Guard had approximately 42,000 men and women on active duty, 7,500 reservists, 30,000 auxiliarists, and 7,700 full-time civilian employees.

The Coast Guard's legal authority differs from the other four armed services and it operates simultaneously under Title 10 of the United States Code and its other organic authorities, e.g., Titles 6, 14, 19, 33, 46, etc. Because of its legal authority, the Coast Guard can conduct military operations under the Department of Defense or directly for the President in accordance with Title 14 USC 1 � 3.

The Coast Guard's enduring roles are Maritime Safety, Maritime Security, and Maritime Stewardship. To carry out those roles the Coast Guard has eleven statutory missions as defined in .

The Coast Guard motto is "Semper Paratus", Latin for "Always Ready" or "Always Prepared".

United States Coast Guard Video

A US Coast Guard H-65 Dolphin Helicopter lands smoothly on the helicopter platform aboard the USCG Cutter Diligence in the Gulf of Mexico. Rear Admiral David Kunkel, US Coast Guard District Seven Commander, and Bill Barrett both disembarked from the Dolphin and was greeted by Captain Doug Fears, Commanding Officer of Diligence.
4.28 min. | 4.66 user rating		 USCG Boot Camp or Basic Training to become a fireman, Rescue Swimmer, Surfman, and many other jobs in the US Coast Guard at Cape May New Jersey From the bus to graduation day Thanks for watching!!! Comment and Rate if you want!!!
3.38 min. | 4.77 user rating		 Dedication To The United States Coast Guard. Run Me in the Dirt (Throwdown) by Joseph Flythe No copyright infringement intended. Created for Military purposes and tribute only. coastguard1314.webs.com Coastguard1314 Productions Copyright © 2009 All rights reserved.
3.55 min. | 4.82 user rating		 Remember our Veterans, and those who continue to serve our country every day. This is the true meaning of Veteran's Day. Every soldier, foreign or American, is a hero for standing what he believes in. "Every so often, we must lay such costly sacrifice upon the Altar of Freedom." Any comments against this video will be deleted, I don't want to hear how much bad our Men and Women at Arms are doing, in reality they're doing a fantastic job and deserve our support. They're the ones who have sacrificed again and again for us. For all you sick bastards that continually insult the United States Military and our veterans, I dare you, just dare you, to join up and take a tour. Stop criticizing our government and soldiers because they had the balls to do what you wouldn't.
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7.12 min. | 4.59 user rating
A brief segment of our smallest military branch, the United States Coast Guard, 8 weeks of basic training.
4.57 min. | 4.70 user rating		 A slide show I made in honor of the countless valiant men and women who have put their lives in harm's way for the sake of our own safety, freedom and rights throughout the history of this Great Nation. And to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, nothing I can do can thank you enough for what you have given. I hope that dedicating my own life to the service of my fellow citizens can do enough justice. Armed Forces Medley Performed by the US Army Field Band and Soldier's Chorus. (Navy) Anchor's aweigh, my boys, anchor's aweigh, Farewell to college joys, we sail at break of day Through our last night on shore, Drink to the foam until we meet once more, here's wishing you a happy voyage home! (Air Force) Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun; Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, At 'em boys, Give 'er the gun! Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, Off with one helluva roar! We live in fame or die in flame Nothing'll stop the US Air Force (Marines) From the Halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli, We fight our country's battles in the air, on land, and sea! First to fight for right and freedom, And to keep our honor clean, We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marine. (Coast Guard) So here's the Coast Guard marching song, We sing on land or sea. Through surf and storm and howling gale, High shall our purpose be. "Semper Paratus" is our guide, Our fame, our glory too. To fight to save or fight to die, Aye! Coast <b>...</b>
3.67 min. | 4.89 user rating		 Check out my new youtube channel called FunWithAaron: www.youtube.com SUBSCRIBE If you like techno as much as i do! ;) This is a video about the US Coast Guard and how they save lives. Watch this video from start to finish. This shows what the Coast Guard is truly all about. "Semper Paratus" Song title: day after day By: Millenium
3.02 min. | 4.9 user rating		 Photos of USCG set to Semper Paratus, performed by USMC Band. All photos are DOD or USCG pictures, Posters are from NARA or Library of Congress.
2.97 min. | 4.98 user rating		 The Coast Guard doesn't get half the recognition it deserves. God bless these everyday heroes. I took some of the shots myself and the music is "There She Stands" by Michael W. Smith and "calling All Angels" by Train. Enjoy! Go Coast Guard!
6.40 min. | 4.94 user rating

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my.hsj.org--Serving the nation since 1790, the -United States Coast Guard- is one of the most important branches of the military. Many people underestimate the Coast Guard's vital support. People often develop a false impression that the Coast Guard - Date : Fri, 06 May 2011 19:10:08 GMT+00:00
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Reuters Africa--CHICAGO, May 6 (Reuters) - The -US Coast Guard- closed a 5-mile stretch of the Mississippi River in southern Missouri on Friday for 8 days due to rising water, severing the flow of coal and grains from the Midwest to export terminals at th - Date : Fri, 06 May 2011 18:42:21 GMT+00:00
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The Dispatch--Joshua Farr, a certified -United States Coast Guard- (-USCG-) captain, approached the commission during a public hearing on Tuesday night in hopes of operating a parasailing business out of the lagoon located in Ocean City Square on 117 th S - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:01:22 GMT+00:00
Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer two boating safety classes - Houghton Lake resorter Tweet this news
Houghton Lake resorter--The Roscommon County -United States Coast Guard- Auxiliary will be offering two classes to promote safety on the water. Boating Skills and Seamanship You must be an online subscriber to view this story. The full version of this sto - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:29:23 GMT+00:00
Coast Guard shrinks passenger boat capacities as waistlines expand - Medill Reports: Chicago Tweet this news
Medill Reports: Chicago---Coast Guard- spokeswoman Lisa Novak says the decision to lower capacity numbers came after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the average weight for a person in the -United States- has gone up 25 pounds in th - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:59:30 GMT+00:00
Free Recreational Vessels Safety Check by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary - InjuryBoard.com Tweet this news
InjuryBoard.com--Now that summer and the boating season has arrived the -United States Coast Guard- recommends that all recreational boaters including personal watercraft and paddle sport users take advantage of the FREE Vessel Safety Check program offere - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:50:35 GMT+00:00
Budget cut could be deadly for fishermen - Anchorage Daily News Tweet this news
Anchorage Daily News--Many things have made a difference, such as laws requiring boats to carry immersion suits, life rafts, and EPIRBS; marine safety training; augmentations to the -US Coast Guard's- search -- and -- rescue infrastructure and staffi - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:40:05 GMT+00:00
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AFP--When the submarine arrived in the US, it ran aground on a sandbar as it dropped off the four agents on the coast of Long Island, New York. A -US coastguard- discovered the Germans as they buried their supplies on the beach -- but he was given $300 an - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT+00:00
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FOX 21 Online--BAYFIELD COUNTY - The -United States Coast Guard- out of Bayfield says four ice fishermen were saved this morning after breaking through thin ice near ... - Date : Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:40:55 GMT+00:00
PH Coast Guard joins search for missing US yacht - Inquirer.net Tweet this news
Inquirer.net--The relatives of yacht passengers called for help from the -United States Coast Guard-, which is conducting a search of the Philippine Sea along the ... - Date : Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:16:43 GMT+00:00

Commissioned Officers : Homeland security missions
Commissioned Officer grade structure of the United States Coast Guard
Admiral Vice Admiral Rear Admiral Rear Admiral
(Lower Half)		 Captain Commander Lieutenant
Commander		 Lieutenant Lieutenant
(Junior Grade) 		Ensign
O-10 O-9 O-8 O-7 O-6 O-5 O-4 O-3 O-2 O-1

Warrant Officers :
Warrant Officer grade structure of the United States Coast Guard
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chief Warrant Officer 3 Chief Warrant Officer 2
W-4 W-3 W-2

Enlisted Personnel :
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Area CMC/Headquarters CMC/MCPOCG (Reserve Forces) Command Master Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Petty Officer Senior Chief Petty Officer Chief Petty Officer Petty Officer First Class Petty Officer Second Class Petty Officer Third Class
E-9 E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4










Enlisted Personnel :
Enlisted grade structure of the United States Coast Guard
Seaman Seaman Apprentice Seaman Recruit
E-3 E-2 E-1

United States Coast Guard

LeadershipSecretary of Homeland Security * Commandant of the Coast Guard * Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
OrganizationMissions * Reserve * Intelligence * Investigative Service * Legal Division * Deployable Operations Group
Areas * Districts * Sectors * Bases * Air Stations * National Ice Center * Research & Development Center * Coast Guard Auxiliary
Personnel & TrainingPersonnel * Officer Ranks * Enlisted Ranks * Ratings * Coast Guard Academy * Training Center Cape May * Training Center Petaluma * Maritime Law Enforcement Academy * Joint Maritime Training Center * Ancient Order of the Pterodactyl
Uniforms & EquipmentUniforms * Awards * Badges * Cutters * List of cutters * Ship commissioning * Ship decommissioning * Equipment
History & TraditionsHistory * Coast Guard Act * Life-Saving Service * Revenue Cutter Service * Lighthouse Service * Steamboat Inspection Service * Bureau of Navigation * "Semper Paratus" * Flag * Ensign * Mottos * Racing Stripe * Band * Fleet Week * Coast Guard service numbers

Department of Homeland Security

Deputy SecretaryUnited States Coast Guard * Immigration and Customs Enforcement * Citizenship and Immigration Services * Customs and Border Protection * Federal Emergency Management Agency * Federal Law Enforcement Training Center * United States Secret Service * Office of Operations Coordination * Transportation Security Administration
National Protection
and Programs		Federal Protective Service * National Communications System * National Cyber Security Division * US-VISIT * Infrastructure Protection
Science and
Technology		Innovation Division (Including Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency) * Explosives Division * Chemical and Biological Division * Border and Maritime Security Division * Command, Control, and Interoperability Division * Human Factors Division * Infrastructure/Geophysical Division
Intelligence and AnalysisOffice of Intelligence and Analysis
ManagementManagement Directorate
PolicyPolicy Development * International Affairs * State and Local Law Enforcement * Private Sector * Immigration Statistics * Screening Coordination * Strategic Plans * Homeland Security Advisory Council

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