Prepared for any eventuality at sea
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The Coast Guard is the only branch of the Armed Forces which enjoys a broad range of powers, yet it is the smallest branch in terms of size. Its responsibilities include federal police authority, the scrutiny and licensing of all US mariners, the inspection of all incoming commercial traffic to the US, the establishment of safety standards for all US-made ships and rescue missions at sea. Its five major areas of concern are national defense, maritime security, ensuring mobility in US waterways, ensuring the safety of lives and property in relation to maritime activities and the protection of natural resources. However, unless its funding is increased, the Coast Guard has warned the government that it cannot maintain a high level of military readiness.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 1999
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Clinton signs funding bill; $8.5 billion added for defense
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US Pres Clinton has penned into legislation a massive omnibus government spending package that included $8.5 bil in total additional national defense funding for FY 1999. The amount is alloted into $210 mil for the US Coast Guard, $525 mil for the nuclear activities of the Department of Energy and $7.7 bil for the activities of the Department of Defense. The Congressional defense supplemental funding measure also covers $1.9 bil for ongoing contingency operations in Bosnia and $50 mil for antiterrorism programs, among others.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 1998
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USCG's urgent need for deepwater replacements
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The US Coast Guard has initiated a procurement program for future force requirements. The program includes replacements or upgrades on current ships and equipment inventories, needed capabilities to perform varying roles and missions, interoperability of system components, mission effectiveness and life-cycle costs. The service is emphasizing on procurement costs due to concerns over operating and support expenses of the equipment and systems.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 1998
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