Definition
The mission of the U.S. Coast Guard is to protect America's coastlines and inland waterways by enforcing customs and fishing laws, combating drug smuggling, conducting search and rescue missions, maintaining lighthouses and promoting boating safety. The Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security and in times of war, may be commissioned to the Department of Defense under the command of the Navy.
URL Name
TM-5175-1500
Third Level Code
TM-5175
Taxonomy Code
TM-5175.1500
Parent Code
TM-5175
Family Code
T
Second Level Code
TM
Fourth Level Code
TM-5175-1500
Use References
U.S. Coast Guard
Publication Status
Online