Week 10 - HSEM 408

What US Code provides the preponderance of authorities for the U.S. Coast Guard?

How many statutory missions does the U.S. Coast Guard operate under?

Which USCG vessel performs law enforcement missions?

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B.

C.

D.

Which USCG vessel serves as a buoy tender?

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B.

C.

D.

The title of the USCG officer in charge of ports is "Commander of the Port"

The U.S. Coast Guard is a subordinate agency to the Department of Homeland Security, and is therefore not considered a branch of the United States Armed Services

What are the two types of USCG statutory missions?

The US Navy is the primary U.S agency that enforces international maritime law in US waters

Which U.S. Coast Guard District serves the Alaska region with the HQ in Juneau?

The law enforcement purpose of USCG personnel on US Navy vessels is because of the Posse Comitatus Act

The USCG was founded in 1790 by U.S. Treasury Secretary, Thomas Jefferson, as the Revenue-Marine performing as the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service

What is the U.S. Coast Guard motto?