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Can the coast guard be transferred to the navy for war?
During wartime, the USCG may, at the direction of the President of the United States, report to the Secretary of the Navy; its resources, however, are integrated into U.S. military operations in wartime.
Does the Coast guard serve under the Department of Transportation in peacetime?
No, the Coast Guard serves under the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime. However, during times of war or when directed by the President, the Coast Guard can be transferred to the Department of Defense to support military operations.
What branch of the armed forces operates under the navy during times of war?
either coast guard or air force
Who were the two women to be the first uniformed women in the coast guard?
The two women who were the first uniformed women in the Coast Guard were Dorothy C. Stratton and Florence Finch. Dorothy Stratton joined the Coast Guard in 1942 and became the director of the Women’s Reserve branch, known as SPAR. Florence Finch, originally from the Philippines, joined the Coast Guard in 1943 and served as a Coast Guard SPAR during World War II.
Who is responsible for maintaining the US coast guard in the state of readiness during peacetime?
The United States Coast Guard operates under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during peacetime. However, it can be transferred to the U.S. Department of the Navy by the U.S. President at any time, or by the U.S. Congress during times of war.
Who is responsible for maintain coast guard during peacetime?
The United States Coast Guard operates under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during peacetime. However, it can be transferred to the U.S. Department of the Navy by the U.S. President at any time, or by the U.S. Congress during times of war.
What island was destroyed during World War 1 that initiated the Marine Safety and Captain of the Port authorities for the Coast Guard?
Black Tom Island
Do the coast guard goes to war?
The coast guard does go to war. I am currently in the coast guard and we have been involved in every major war. Not many casualties because our role isn't one involving combat, but we do provide a lot of support. here is a link to the coast guard website that shows which wars we've been involved in: http://www.uscg.mil/History/faqs/wars.asp
How many coast guard ships were involved in th Vietnam war?
Approximately 56 USCG vessels participated in the war. About 26 of those vessels were the famed "82 footers"; Coast Guard Patrol boats.
When was the US Coast Guard first sent into action in the Vietnam War?
The US Coast Guard only protects the United States, they do not go over seas to fight.
What was the most well-known Coast Guard mascot during World War 2 who provided a morale boost to his crew was named?
A dog named Sinbad.
During peacetime the responsibility for maintaining the United States Coast Guard in a state of readiness belongs to who?
During peacetime, the U.S. Coast Guard remains at a state of readiness with direction from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Control can also be given to the U.S. Department of the Navy with orders from the President at any time.
