Emblem of the United States Coast Guard with anchors and rope design.

Coast Gaurd

  • Primary Role: Maritime safety, security, and environmental protection.
  • Mission: To safeguard the Nation’s maritime interests both domestically and internationally.
  • Key Functions:
    • Search and rescue operations.
    • Drug and migrant interdiction.
    • Environmental protection and fisheries enforcement.
    • Homeland security and port defense.
  • Unique Features:
    • Operates under the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime.
    • Can be transferred to the Department of the Navy during wartime.