U.S. COAST GUARD

The modern Coast Guard was created in ______________ and celebrates its anniversary on August 4th. - Answer- 1915 True or False: When it was created, the Coast Guard was envisioned to "...be a military service and a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States at all times." - Answer- True The Coast Guard is a military service that normally operates under the ______________. - Answer- Department of Homeland Security True or False: During times of war, the President can direct the Coast Guard to operate under the Department of Defense within the Navy. - Answer- True True or False: The Coast Guard is prohibited by law (Titles 10 and 14) from performing military and law enforcement services simultaneously. - Answer- False The Coast Guard's mission is to protect the public ______________. Select all that apply. - Answer- 1. in the Nation's ports 2. on the Nation's waterways 3. along the Nation's coasts 4. on international waters Which of the following are among the Coast Guard's core roles? Select all that apply. - Answer- 1. Maritime Safety 2. Maritime Security 3. Maritime Stewardship True or False: The Coast Guard's legislative mandate under Title 14 of the U.S. Code is to enforce-or to assist in the enforcement of-applicable state and local laws on, under, and over the high seas. - Answer- False The Coast Guard's eleven specific mission programs are grouped into which of the following categories? Select all that apply. - Answer- 1. DHS Missions 2. Non-DHS Missions The objective of the ______________ is to prevent and reduce the risk of maritime mishaps. - Answer- Marine Safety The Coast Guard offers which of the following specific national defense activities to a