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Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 5 – Mission Types
Section F. Military Operations (MILOPS)
Introduction
In this section
Safeguarding America’s maritime security through complementary and
non-redundant military and law enforcement capabilities is the Coast
Guard’s unique contribution to U.S. national security. Maritime security
is a critical element in ensuring homeland security and protecting critical
infrastructure, enforcing sovereignty, and defending American citizens
and interests.
This section contains the following information:
Title
See Page
Description and Authority
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MILOPS Support and Planning 2-117
Port Operations 2-118
Description and Authority
F.1. Description
The Coast Guard has five major national defense capabilities:
(01)
Coastal Sea control
(02) Maritime interception operations
(03) Military environmental response operations
(04) Port operations security and defense
(05) Peacetime military engagement
In the U.S., these capabilities are used to meet the United States Coast
Guard’s Title 14 U.S.C. responsibilities. It is likely that units will be
directly or indirectly involved in performance of or support to the Coast
Guard’s national defense missions.
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