Is the coast guard part of the DOD?

Answer 1

Yes, it is part of the military ( along with the Army, Navy, Air Force and, Marines ) and all members of the Coast Guard are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It is one of seven (yes there are seven) uniformed services. It is organized under the Department of Homeland Security, but become part of the Department of the Navy during wartime or when the President deems so. The other two Uniformed Services are the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps.

Answer 2

no it is not, its is it own branch of service, funded completely by the U.S. government. Not like the national guard the has state influence. Actually, the Coast Guard is under the Dept. Of Transportation and the National Guard is under the Dept. Of The Army.

Answer 3

It's a military branch, with a law enforcement role.. a special exception was made for the Coast Guard to perform law enforcement duties, as the Posse Commitatus Act prohibits the federal military from performing civil law enforcement functions.

Answer 4

Yes and no. Under current conditions, they're subordinate to the Department of Homeland Security (as opposed to the other branches, which are subordinate to the Department of Defence). If the need arises, they can be placed under command of the Department of the Navy.

Answer 5

yes, but it is more like the national guard; its not one of the major ones.

Answer 6

Yes.

Answer 7

yes