USCG Asset Guide
A Desktop Reference Guide to the USCG for the Radio Hobbyist

Last Updated: 11-11-08
by M. Cleary 
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Editor's Notes

•	Sadly, a Barbers Point HH-65 Dolphin helicopter, CG 6505, crashed with the loss of all onboard on September 4th, 2008 approximately five miles south of Honolulu International Airport. The helicopter's four-man crew had just completed search and rescue drills with a 47-foot motor lifeboat from Station Honolulu when it went down at 8:15 p.m. 

•	The Coast Guard accepted the fifth HC-144A, CG 2305, on 31 July. The sixth is scheduled to be delivered in December.

•	The coastal patrol ships Monsoon and Tempest were returned to the Navy at Little Creek, VA on 22 August.

•	The Coast Guard awarded a contract to ICGS to missionize the fourth HC-130J on 29 August.

•	HC-130Js are being fitted with radars to take over the International Ice Patrol missions. At the beginning of October, the Coast Guard completed Ice Patrol testing with its HC-130J. Ice Patrol reconnaissance missions last approximately seven hours and cover 1,700 nautical miles. Flights are conducted between January and August.

•	The planned delivery of two RU-38Bs earmarked to the USCG by Congress has been delayed to 2011. The aircraft currently lack any sensor and communications packages. Delivery had been expected in 2009. The aircraft are expected to be based in Miami and Puerto Rico.

CG Press Releases & News of Interest

Coast Guard Announces Award for Fast Response Cutter 9-26-08

WASHINGTON DC - The Commandant, Admiral Thad W. Allen, and Coast Guard senior leaders will host a media round table to announce the award for the design and construction of the Fast Response Cutter (FRC)/Sentinel Class patrol boat to Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., an $88 million contract. 

The 153-foot cutter, which will be capable of speeds of over 28 knots, will be built at Bollinger’s shipyard in Lockport, La. This is a firm fixed price contract with an economic price adjustment. The approximate maximum value of this contract, if all options are exercised for a total of 34 patrol boats, is $1.5 billion over a period of between six and eight years.

The winning design is based on the Damen 4708, which has conducted operations similar to those the Sentinel Class patrol boat will perform. Using a proven (or parent craft) design, will ensure that the Coast Guard receives new patrol boats capable of performing the required missions as soon as possible.

“We feel confident in the design we have chosen for the Sentinel Class,” said Rear Adm. Gary T. Blore, the Coast Guard's assistant commandant for acquisition. “Providing a patrol boat that will provide superior service to the American public and be crewed by the next several generations of Coast Guard men and women is an extraordinary responsibility.”

The Coast Guard’s Acquisition Directorate followed a disciplined process to determine the award of the Sentinel Class patrol boat project, including a careful analysis of operational requirements; conducting worldwide market research; close consultation with Coast Guard technical authorities; use of third party independent review and an assessment of the most competitive designs put forth by industry in responses to the Coast Guard’s June 2007 solicitation.

”Besides awarding a contract for design and construction of a world-class patrol boat, we have demonstrated the importance of acquisition reforms introduced by our Commandant and how well they are serving the taxpayer.” said Rear Adm. Blore.

To meet specific U.S. Coast Guard mission requirements, a stern launch and increased speed capability were incorporated into the winning design. The Sentinel Class will be 153 feet long, capable of speeds of 28 plus knots, and armed with one stabilized remotely-operated 25mm chain gun and four crew-served .50-caliber machine guns. It will be able to operate independently for five days at sea and be underway for 2,500 hours per year. The Sentinel will accommodate 22 crew members. A state-of-the-market command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) system will be fully interoperable with other Coast Guard assets as well as those of the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security.

The first Sentinel will be delivered to Coast Guard District 7, based in Miami, in the fall of 2010. It will complete a comprehensive operational test and evaluation period, and then enter operational service in the Caribbean area of responsibility.

The Sentinel Class will save lives, enforce U.S. and international maritime law, and ensure national security along the United States’ 95,000 nautical miles of coastline.

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Acquisition Update: Coast Guard Awards Contract to Missionize the Fourth HC-130J Aircraft 
August 29, 2008
 
On August, 29, 2008, Coast Guard officials awarded a contract to Integrated Coast Guard Systems (ICGS) to missionize the fourth HC-130J Long Range Surveillance (LRS) Aircraft at Lockheed Martin in Greenville, S.C.  The missionization process is a critical step in providing the C-130J the capabilities necessary to effectively perform the broad set of Coast Guard missions required of the new long-range search aircraft stationed at Elizabeth City, N.C., replacing the oldest legacy 1500-series HC-130H aircraft. 

The Coast Guard’s C-130J “Hercules” is based on the robust C-130 basic airframe design, but new engines, propellers, avionics, and cargo-handling equipment quickly set this new aircraft apart from its predecessor. The C-130J will assume the traditional duties of the HC-130H, which include search and rescue, homeland security, law enforcement, pollution prevention, logistics, and personnel transport. However, with its new technology, it will perform these missions more efficiently and effectively. 

With its Allison AE2100 engines and Dowty six-bladed propellers, the C-130J boasts advanced performance over the H model by a 20 percent increase in speed, a 40 percent increase in range, and a  40 percent higher cruising altitude. It can climb higher and faster than the H model, yet takeoff and land on shorter runways. 

A completely redesigned cockpit with an integrated, digital flight management system allows the C-130J to be operated by a two-person flight deck crew, as compared to the four- to five-person crew of the H model. Dual head-up displays provide pilots with essential flight information and increase safety during low-level maneuvers, including takeoffs and landings in reduced visibility. A high-resolution, ground-mapping radar, integrated with on-board global positioning system (GPS) and inertial navigation system, provides aircrews with precise navigation and situational awareness. An enhanced cargo-handling system provides loadmasters with the ability to automatically calculate weight and balance data and, also, quickly change cargo compartment configuration to accommodate different payloads. 

The C-130J Missionization Project leverages the technology that was developed by ICGS for the HC-144A (“Ocean Sentry”) Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The missionization suite includes a surface search radar, a forward-looking infrared (FLIR)/electro-optical sensor, satellite and emergency response radios, all controlled through a flight deck-mounted operator station.

Next Steps: 

The aircraft will be inducted at Lockheed Martin in Greenville, S.C., by October 31, with an estimated completion date of first quarter FY10.  The DD-250 would be signed by the Coast Guard at that point to certify acceptance of the aircraft from ICGS.

Priced options were negotiated to complete the missionization of aircraft five and six, although funding has not yet been identified to exercise those options. Future year budget requests will be submitted to fund them.  

USCG Air Asset Guide

Aircraft Fleet List

Tail	Type	  Homeplate			Last Log	Remarks
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101   	C-37A  CGAS Washington, D.C.      	08-03-08 
102   	C-143  CGAS Washington, D.C.      	10-11-08
1500 	HC-130H CGAS Clearwater	       	11-10-08
1501 	HC-130H CGAS Clearwater	       	10-30-08
1502 	HC-130H CGAS Clearwater	       	11-08-08
1503 	HC-130H CGAS Elizabeth City	       	09-27-07
1504 	HC-130H CGAS Clearwater		08-03-07
1700 	HC-130H7 CGAS Kodiak	           	10-04-08
1701 	HC-130H7 CGAS Clearwater		09-15-08
1702 	HC-130H7 CGAS Barbers Point		10-16-08
1703 	HC-130H7 CGAS Kodiak	           	10-20-08
1704 	HC-130H7 CGAS Sacramento           	11-06-08  At ARSC
1705 	HC-130H7 CGAS Kodiak		06-25-08
1706 	HC-130H7 CGAS Barbers Point		10-15-08
1707 	HC-130H7 CGAS Clearwater               	10-21-08
1708 	HC-130H7 CGAS Clearwater               	08-05-08
1709 	HC-130H7 CGAS Kodiak	           	06-26-08
1710 	HC-130H7 CGAS Kodiak               	06-13-08
1711 	HC-130H7 CGAS Elizabeth City		06-08-08
1712 	HC-130H7 CGAS Kodiak	           	10-04-08
1713 	HC-130H7 CGAS Barbers Point        	10-24-08
1714 	HC-130H7 CGAS Barbers Point        	08-25-07
1715 	HC-130H7 CGAS Sacramento           	10-29-08
1716 	HC-130H7 CGAS Sacramento           	11-09-08
1717 	HC-130H7 CGAS Sacramento           	02-28-08
1718 	HC-130H7 CGAS Sacramento           	08-22-08
1719 	HC-130H7 CGAS Clearwater		11-06-08
1720 	HC-130H7 CGAS Clearwater           	11-09-08
1790 	HC-130H7 CGAS Sacramento               	10-22-08
2001 	HC-130J CGAS Elizabeth City  		10-22-08 
2002 	HC-130J CGAS Elizabeth City  		11-11-08   
2003 	HC-130J CGAS Elizabeth City                11-09-08
2004 	HC-130J CGAS Elizabeth City  		09-19-08
2005 	HC-130J CGAS Elizabeth City                11-06-08
2006 	HC-130J CGAS Elizabeth City                11-09-08
2101 	HU-25B  ARSC CGAS Elizabeth City	11-01-04
2102 	HU-25D  CGAS Miami			10-31-08
2104 	HU-25C+ CGAS Corpus Christi		10-30-08
2105 	HU-25D  CGAS Miami			10-28-08
2106 	HU-25A  At AMARG                   	07-15-08
2107 	HU-25A  At AMARG                   	07-15-08
2108 	HU-25A  At AMARG                   	07-15-08
2109 	HU-25D  CGAS Cape Cod              	12-23-07
2110 	HU-25A  CGAS Cape Cod	        	05-22-08
2112 	HU-25C+ CGAS Cape Cod                 	11-03-08
2113 	HU-25D  CGAS Miami                 	11-10-08
2114 	HU-25D  CGAS Miami                 	11-10-08 
2115 	HU-25A  At AMARG                   	07-15-08
2116 	HU-25A  At AMARG                   	07-15-08
2117 	HU-25A  CGAS Miami                 	11-10-08
2118 	HU-25B  ATC Mobile			11-10-08
2120 	HU-25A  ATC Mobile	              	11-09-08
2121 	HU-25A  ATC Mobile			10-17-08
2122 	HU-25B  At AMARG			07-15-08 
2124 	HU-25A  At AMARG                   	07-15-08
2126 	HU-25B  At AMARG                   	07-15-08
2127 	HU-25A  ATC Mobile			11-01-08
2128 	HU-25D  CGAS Miami                 	11-05-08
2129 	HU-25C+ CGAS Cape Cod              	10-30-08 
2130 	HU-25A  At AMARG                   	07-15-08
2131 	HU-25C+ CGAS Corpus Christi		11-09-08
2132 	HU-25B  At AMARG                   	07-15-08
2133 	HU-25C+ CGAS Cape Cod              	11-10-08
2134 	HU-25A  ATC Mobile			11-03-08
2135 	HU-25C+ CGAS Corpus Christi        	04-16-08 
2136 	HU-25A  ATC Mobile			07-12-06 
2137 	HU-25A  At AMARG                   	07-15-08
2138 	HU-25A  At AMARG                   	07-15-08
2139 	HU-25C+ CGAS Cape Cod             	02-15-08
2140 	HU-25C+ CGAS Cape Cod              	11-11-08
2141 	HU-25C+ CGAS Corpus Christi		11-06-08
2301 	HC-144A  ATC Mobile			10-30-08
2302	HC-144A  ATC Mobile		   	11-03-08
2303	HC-144A  ATC Mobile			09-23-08
2304	HC-144A  ATC Mobile			06-13-08
2305	HC-144A  ATC Mobile			07-31-08
2306	HC-144A  ARSC Elizabeth City
2307	HC-144A  To be delivered in 2009
2308	HC-144A  To be delivered in 2009
2309	HC-144A  Funded FY 08. To be delivered in 2010
2310	HC-144A  Funded FY 08. To be delivered in 2010
2311	HC-144A  Funded FY 08. To be delivered in 2010
2312	HC-144A  Funded FY 08. To be delivered in 2010
2313	HC-144A  Funds Requested FY 09. To be delivered in 2011
2314	HC-144A  Funds Requested FY 09. To be delivered in 2011
6001 	MH-60J  CGAS Elizabeth City		11-09-08
6002 	MH-60J  CGAS Sitka	             	07-07-08
6003 	MH-60J  CGAS Elizabeth City        	11-11-08 
6004 	HH-60J  CGAS Cape Cod              	09-25-08
6005 	MH-60J  CGAS Kodiak	               	09-18-08
6006 	MH-60J  ATC Mobile	                	10-19-08
6007 	MH-60J  CGAS Kodiak           		11-06-08
6008 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater         	11-10-08  Deployed to OPBAT 
6009 	MH-60J  CGAS Elizabeth City        	11-10-08
6010 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater            	11-06-08 
6011 	HH-60J  CGAS Cape Cod		10-28-08
6012 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater                	11-03-08  Deployed to OPBAT 
6013 	MH-60J  CGAS Kodiak	            	08-13-08
6014 	MH-60J  CGAS Elizabeth City        	10-31-08
6015 	MH-60J  CGAS Elizabeth City            	11-10-08 
6016 	MH-60J  CGAS San Diego            	08-19-08
6017 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater            	12-22-06
6018 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater            	03-12-08
6019 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater            	11-01-08 
6021 	MH-60J  CGAS Kodiak                	10-04-08
6022 	HH-60J  CGAS Clearwater               	11-11-08
6023 	HH-60J  ATC Mobile			10-14-08
6024 	MH-60J  CGAS Elizabeth City                	11-09-08
6025 	MH-60J  CGAS Cape Cod          	10-29-08
6026 	MH-60J  CGAS Sitka			09-16-08
6027 	MH-60T  ATC Mobile			11-09-08 
6028 	HH-60J  CGAS Cape Cod             	04-21-08
6029 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater              	11-11-08  Deployed to OPBAT
6030 	HH-60J  CGAS Astoria               	08-07-08
6031 	HH-60J  ATC Mobile			11-10-08
6032 	HH-60J  CGAS Cape Cod              	05-28-08
6033 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater            	11-10-08
6034 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater              	08-14-08
6035 	MH-60J  CGAS Kodiak	             	10-19-08
6036 	MH-60J  CGAS Elizabeth City        	06-23-08
6037 	MH-60J  CGAS San Diego	        	11-03-08
6038 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater            	11-11-08 
6039 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater         	11-10-08 
6040 	MH-60J  CGAS San Diego            	09-21-08  At ARSC
6041 	MH-60J  CGAS Elizabeth City        	11-04-08
6042 	MH-60J  CGAS Clearwater	        	11-10-08  Deployed to OPBAT
6501 	MH-65C  HITRON Jacksonville                07-18-08
6502 	MH-65C  CGAS San Francisco		10-26-08
6503 	HH-65C  CGAS Miami	               	02-26-08
6504 	HH-65C  CGAS Los Angeles		09-17-08
6506 	MH-65C  HITRON Jacksonville		10-17-07
6507 	HH-65C  CGAS Houston			06-09-08
6508 	HH-65C  CGAS Detroit	               	10-29-08
6509 	HH-65C  CGAS Kodiak			03-20-07
6510 	HH-65C  ATC Mobile			06-21-05
6511 	HH-65C  CGAS Atlantic City		03-27-08
6512 	HH-65C  CGAS Corpus Christi		03-26-07
6513 	HH-65C  Unknown	                	11-13-06
6514 	HH-65C  CGAS Port Angeles           	05-01-08
6515 	MH-65C  CGAS Miami	            	09-13-08
6516 	MH-65C  CGAS San Francisco		10-28-08
6517 	MH-65C  CGAS Atlantic City		09-12-08
6518 	MH-65C  HITRON Jacksonville		09-26-08
6519 	HH-65C  Unknown			09-17-04
6520 	MH-65C  CGAS San Francisco		10-28-08
6521 	HH-65C  CGAS Borinquen		09-04-08
6522 	HH-65C  CGAS Detroit			09-20-08
6523 	MH-65C  CGAS Borinquen               	10-19-08
6524 	HH-65C  East Coast			07-06-08
6525 	HH-65C  CGAS North Bend                	09-01-07
6526 	MH-65C  HITRON Jacksonville               	10-23-08
6527 	HH-65C  CGAS Detroit			10-10-08
6528 	HH-65C  West Coast			11-07-06
6529 	HH-65C  CGAS Corpus Christi		07-23-08
6530 	MH-65C  CGAS Atlantic City		05-18-08
6531 	HH-65C  ATC Mobile			10-17-08 
6532 	HH-65C  CGAS Detroit			11-06-08
6533 	HH-65C  CGAS Savannah              	03-27-08
6534 	HH-65C  CGAS San Francisco         	07-23-08
6535 	HH-65C  ATC Mobile	               	10-22-08
6536 	HH-65C  CGAS Miami                 	09-15-08
6537 	HH-65C  CGAS Port Angeles		03-12-08
6538 	MH-65C  ARSC				10-24-08
6539 	HH-65C  CGAS Corpus Christi   		07-23-08
6540 	HH-65C  CGAS Atlantic City		02-06-08
6542 	HH-65C  CGAS Savannah              	08-14-08
6543 	HH-65C  ARSC Elizabeth City		10-07-08
6544 	HH-65C  CGAS San Francisco        	06-10-08
6545 	HH-65C  Unknown			01-29-04
6547 	HH-65C  CGAS Kodiak	            	01-17-08
6548 	HH-65C  CGAS Savannah	        	11-01-08
6550 	MH-65C  CGAS Port Angeles		10-19-08
6551 	HH-65C  CGAS New Orleans		09-01-08
6552 	HH-65C  CGAS San Francisco		10-07-08
6553 	HH-65C  CGAS Savannah              	11-06-08
6554 	MH-65C  CGAS Atlantic City		08-13-08
6555 	MH-65C  CGAS Los Angeles                 	11-11-08
6556 	MH-65C  CGAS Borinquen		07-13-08
6557 	MH-65C  CGAS Miami	            	11-01-08
6558 	MH-65C  HITRON Jacksonville		03-24-08
6559 	MH-65C  CGAS Atlantic City		09-27-08
6560 	HH-65C  CGAS Savannah                 	10-05-08
6561 	HH-65C  CGAS Savannah              	06-10-08
6562 	MH-65C  CGAS Atlantic City                 	08-29-08
6563 	HH-65C  CGAS Miami                 	11-29-07
6564 	HH-65C  CGAS Miami	               	09-11-08
6565 	HH-65C  CGAS New Orleans           	01-01-08
6566 	HH-65C  CGAS Kodiak      		10-26-08 
6567 	MH-65C  HITRON Jacksonville               	09-26-08
6568 	HH-65C  CGAS Traverse City         	04-14-08
6569 	HH-65C  CGAS Barbers Point		11-30-07
6570 	HH-65C  CGAS Humboldt Bay             	12-24-07
6571 	HH-65C  CGAS New Orleans               	10-17-08
6572 	HH-65C  CGAS San Francisco         	09-16-08
6573 	HH-65C  Unknown			02-22-06
6574 	MH-65C  CGAS Port Angeles                 	10-21-08
6575 	HH-65C  CGAS Savannah              	10-28-08
6576 	HH-65C  CGAS Atlantic City           	04-19-08
6577 	HH-65C  CGAS Miami                 	08-21-08
6578 	HH-65C  CGAS Miami			09-18-08
6579 	HH-65C  CGAS Miami                 	09-16-08
6580 	HH-65C  Unknown		          	06-08-06
6581 	HH-65C  CGAS Savannah	         	10-28-08
6582 	HH-65C  CGAS Traverse City		07-19-07
6583 	HH-65C  CGAS Humboldt Bay		08-08-08 
6584 	HH-65C  CGAS Atlantic City		08-22-08
6585 	HH-65C  CGAS Los Angeles         	10-26-08
6586 	HH-65C  ATC Mobile			09-23-07
6587 	HH-65C  ATC Mobile	               	06-07-07
6588 	HH-65C  CGAS Los Angeles           	07-07-08
6589 	HH-65C  CGAS New Orleans		09-01-08
6590 	HH-65C  CGAS Los Angeles         	10-06-08
6591 	HH-65C  CGAS Port Angeles		08-04-07
6592 	HH-65C  CGAS New Orleans           	09-04-08
6593 	HH-65C  CGAS Houston			09-12-08
6594 	MH-65C  HITRON Jacksonville		09-30-08
6595 	HH-65C  CGAS Atlantic City		01-28-08
6596 	MH-65C  CGAS Miami			10-26-08
6597 	MH-65C  HITRON Jacksonville		05-25-08
6598 	HH-65C  CGAS Detroit			04-26-08
6599	MH-65C  CGAS Atlantic City		09-19-08
6601	Next in series
6602	Next in series
6603	MH-65C  CGAS Port Angeles		10-07-08
6604	HH-65C  ARSC Elizabeth City		01-31-07

HC-130 Long Range Search Aircraft
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Speed: 330 kts
Range: 4100 (H), 5500 (J) NM
Endurance: 14 (H), 21(J) Hours
Crew: 2 (O), 5 (E)
Sensors: Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), AIS equipped

HC-130 aircraft provide long-range air coverage over the entire Coast Guard area of responsibility. Under the Deepwater plan, the primary role of these aircraft will be to meet the long range maritime patrol requirements in the vast Pacific Ocean areas that cannot be accomplished by the medium range surveillance (MRS) CASA aircraft. The LRS will additionally provide heavy air transport for Deployable Operations Group teams. The LRS will receive Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Detection and Defense (CBR D&D) capabilities that will allow for insertion of specialized teams into potential “hot” areas.
	
The HC-130H fleet is equipped with a Forward-Looking InfraRed/Electro-Optical/Low-Light TV (FLIR/EO/LLTV) turret-mounted camera system. This system provides a 360-degree field-of-view and high-resolution software magnification allowing use at standoff ranges.  In addition, a DAMA-compatible MILSATCOM receiver is being installed. The FLIR/EO/LLTV interfaces with the HC-130H's radar, allowing automatic direction of the FLIR system, reducing the operator workload for the tactical sensor operator. The 15xx series of HC-130H's is equipped to support the AN/APS-135 Side-Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR). Using the AN/APS-135, an area of over 100nm can be mapped on either side of the aircraft.  This is especially useful in support of the International Ice Patrol and for tracking down sources of pollution.

Five older HC-130s are restricted in the amount of fuel they can carry due to center wing box structural fatigue. Mission time is reduced by 30%.

When the modernization and recapitalization project is complete, the LRS fleet will include a total of 22 aircraft: 6 new, fully missionized HC-130Js, and 16 HC-130Hs with upgraded radar and avionics.
	
The first missionized HC-130J was delivered on January 24, 2008. HC-130J modifications include: a belly mounted 360-degree surface search radar, direction finder system, nose-mounted electro-optical/infrared radar, an airborne Automatic Identification System and new communications systems. 

The Seaspray 7500E active electronically scanned array radar is replacing the APS-137 radar on HC-130H models. It will be installed on all H models by 2009.

The J models are being fitted with radar to allow them to take over the Ice Patrol missions.

HC-144A Ocean Sentry Medium Range Search Aircraft
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Speed: 236 kts
Range: 1,565 NM (empty), 575 NM with cargo
Endurance: 8.7 Hours
Crew: 5
Sensors: ISAR Radar, EO/IR, SEI, AIS equipped
Cost per unit: $33.5 million
Planned Quantity: 36

The EADS-CASA CN-235-300CG MRS is an essential, highly capable element of the revised Deepwater implementation plan. This fixed-wing turbo prop aircraft provides invaluable on-scene loitering capabilities and perform various missions, including maritime patrol, law enforcement, Search and Rescue (SAR), disaster response, and cargo & personnel transport. The Mission System Pallet is a roll-on, roll-off suite of electronic equipment that enables the aircrew to compile data from the aircraft's multiple integrated sensors and transmit and receive both classified "Secret"-level and unclassified information to other assets, including surface vessels, other aircraft, local law enforcement and shore facilities. With multiple voice and data communications capabilities, including UHF/VHF, HF, and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM), the HC-144A will be able to contribute to a Common Tactical Picture (CTP) and Common Operating Picture (COP) through a networked Command and Control (C2) system that provides for data sharing via SATCOM. The aircraft is also equipped with a vessel Automatic Identification System, direction finding equipment, a surface search radar, an Electro-Optical/ Infra-Red system, and Electronic Surveillance Measures equipment to improve situational awareness and responsiveness. 

The MRS will be the second logistical workhorse for the fleet (with the LRS), with the ability to conduct Air Transport for smaller personnel and parts loads around the U.S. and Caribbean basin.

HU-25 Guardian
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Speed: 460 kts
Range: 2,250 NM 
Endurance:  Hours
Crew: 2 (O), 3 (E)
Sensors: ISAR Radar, EO/IR, SEI

The HU-25 Guardian is an American-built variant of the Dassault-Brequet Falcon 20 light-transport jet.  A total of forty-one HU-25 jets were purchased by the USCG.  At a later date, eight HU-25As were modified to the HU-25B standard and were equipped with the AIREYE surveillance system to detect pollution. Again, at a later date, an additional nine HU-25As were modified into the HU-25C Guardian Interceptor. These HU-25Cs were equipped with the AN/APG-66 Airborne Intercept Radar and were used in the drug interdiction role.

In 2000, the USCG began a series of upgrades to the HU-25 fleet. The upgrades produced two new variants; the HU-25C+ and the HU-25D. The HU-25C+ incorporates a variety of sensor upgrades. The AN/APG-66 was upgraded to an improved version providing greater detection range while reducing weight. In addition, a new Forward-Looking InfraRed/Electro-Optical/Low-Light TV (FLIR/EO/LLTV) provides a "wide-angle search, detection, classification, and identification" capability.  This upgrade also incorporates a Tactical Work Station (TWS) similar to that on the HC-130H.  The HU-25D was developed from the HU-25A. The HU-25A's AN/APS-127 radar was replaced with the AN/APS-143(V) Inverse Synthetic-Aperture Radar (ISAR) system. In addition, the HU-25D includes the same FLIR/EO/LLTV turret as the HU-25C+ and also incorporates the Tactical Work Station. A total of six HU-25Ds will remain in service.

The FY02 budget funded 17 operational airframes. Funding was provided to convert 6 HU-25A models to HU-25D models and all HU-25Cs were converted to HU-25C+ models. A May 2003 press release stated there were 9 C+ models and 6 D models active.

The Coast Guard plans to operate the HU-25 until 2014, but will begin phasing them out in 2009.

HH-60J/MH-60T Medium Range Recovery Helicopter
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Speed 170 kts
Range: 600 NM
Endurance: 6 Hours
Crew: 2 (O), 2 (E)
Pax: 6 (Armed) 18 (Unarmed)
Sensors: Radar, EO/IR,
Armament: .50 Cal Sniper, M242 .60Cal Machine Gun
Cost per unit: $3.5 million 	
Quantity: 42

The MRR solution has been dramatically altered in the revised Deepwater implementation plan. The HH-60 will be modernized with improved avionics and a new T700 turbine power plant. The hardened HH-60 will receive an Airborne Use of Force (AUF) package that will provide the capability to fire warning and disabling shots from the air while providing for crew protection from small arms fire. When deployed from a Coast Guard flight deck-equipped cutter, this gives the cutter the ability to apply force against a maritime target up to 400NM away. The MRR will additionally provide a Vertical Insertion and Vertical Delivery (VI/VDEL) capability – the ability to deliver a 6-person interagency counter-terrorism or response team 200NM from a US shore or a Coast Guard flight deck equipped cutter. The MRR will receive enhanced radar and optical sensors and will share a Common Operational Picture/MDA data exchange capability. The MRR will receive CBR D&D capabilities that will allow for insertion of specialized teams (e.g., NSF) into potential “hot” areas.
	
The revised Deepwater implementation plan retains and upgrades the Coast Guard’s existing fleet of HH-60s rather than acquire new MRR replacement aircraft. The original Deepwater baseline had notionally selected the smaller AB-139 as the MRR. This aircraft was determined to be unsuitable to meet the post 9/11 Airborne Use of Force and Vertical Insertion/Vertical Delivery mission requirements. The retention and upgrade of HH-60s also creates a $500M savings to the system that can be applied to other asset capability upgrades.
FY06 President’s Budget Request: Funds HH-60 AUF and V/VDEL installs, avionics upgrades, service life extension work, search radar and EO/IR upgrades.
	
According to USCG testimony in July 2004 before a Congressional committee on homeland security there are five MH-60Js operating from CGAS Elizabeth City. In addition to the ability to mount M240 machine guns, they are flying with WESCAM 12D sensor gimbals, EFW head-up displays, RT5000 civil radios, and revised exterior lighting.
	
HH-60Js are being modernized with a digital cockpit, new radars, a M240 machine gun, and a M-14 rifle derivative and will emerge as MH-60Ts. There were 22 MH-60Js in service at the end of 2006.
	
On December 8, 2004 HH-60J # 6020 from CGAS Kodiak crashed into the Bering Sea during a rescue. Another HH-60J is being acquired to replace it.
	
The first MH-60T, CG 6027, completed modifications at ARSC in December 2007.

HH-65C/MH-65C Multi-Mission Cutter Helicopter
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Speed: 160 kts
Range: 400 NM
Endurance: 4 Hours
Crew: 2 (O), 1 (E)
Pax: 3-4 (Armed) 4 (Unarmed)
Sensors: Radar, EO/IR
Armament: .50 Cal Sniper, M242 .60Cal MG
Cost per unit: $8.8 million
Quantity: 102 

The MCH is an extremely agile and sophisticated aircraft that is dramatically improved through the revised Deepwater implementation plan. The MCH power plant is upgraded with Turbomeca 2C2 turbines providing substantial power, flight control and flight safety improvements. The MCH will receive enhanced radar and optical sensors and will share a Common Operational Picture/MDA data exchange capability. These capabilities will be integrated with an improved avionics suite. The MCH will receive CBR D&D capabilities that will allow for standoff detection and crew protection capability. Other improvements include strengthened landing gear, a reel in deck landing system for heavy seas, and a new 10-bladed tail rotor and drive shaft that will allow the HH-65 to to move horizontally to the left or right at 70 knots. The new designation following these upgrades will be MH-65C.

The MCH project also adds new communications systems –such as the AN/ARC-210 military satellite communications radio, AN/ARC-220 high frequency Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) radio, and the RT5000 multi-band radio, which connects an aircrew with federal, state & local law enforcement agencies and emergency services. The MCHs also will have a variety of navigation and mission enhancements, such as a ring laser gyroscope with integrated Global Positioning System, an inertial navigation system and a DF-430 direction finding system.

The MCHs will have weapons and self defense equipment, provided in AUF packages. The A-kit includes night vision goggle/infrared-compatible formation flying lights and cockpit displays, and an upgraded hailing system, mounts and internal stowage for ammunition and weapons. The AUF B-kit adds ballistic armor for aircrew protection, one M240 7.62mm general purpose machine gun and one RC50 .50 cal. precision rifle. The B-kit also provides a pilot’s head-up display, night vision optics and a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor. 

The MCH will additionally provide a Vertical Insertion and Vertical Delivery (VI/VDEL) capability – the ability to deliver a 3-person interagency response team 50NM from shore or a Coast Guard flight deck-equipped cutter. 

Four HH-65 DOLPHINs (6541, 6546, 6549, & 6594) have been lost in service-related accidents since their introduction in 1985.

The altitude record for an HH-65 rescue was set by CG 6514 in May 2007. An injured man was hoisted from a mountaintop in Washington from an altitude of 7,000 feet.

C-37 Gulfstream V
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Speed: 459 kts
Range: 6,500NM
Pax: 19

A single VC-37A aircraft is assigned to Reagan National Airport to serve as a long-range command and control aircraft that can be used to provide transportation for high-level Coast Guard and Homeland Security officials. It is capable of nonstop flight to any location in the United States. It is known as Coast Guard 01. CG 01 is the only ACARS equipped CG aircraft. It uses C101 on ACARS.

C-143 Challenger
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Speed: 
Range: 
Pax: 

A Canadair CL-604 Challenger is based at Reagan National Airport. Known as a VC-143 Medium Range Command and Control Aircraft, it's onboard secure communications suite provides operational support for high-level Coast Guard and Homeland Security officials.

RU-38B Reconnaissance Aircraft
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Speed: 62-168 kts
Mission Speed: 83 kts
Ceiling 30,000 feet
Crew: 3

The design of the RU-38B is optimized to perform surveillance missions. Because it is point designed to carry integrated sensor payloads, it achieves better mission performance at significantly lower costs than aircraft designed for passenger or cargo-carrying roles. By equipping the RU-38B with two turbine engines and a modular payload concept, the same basic airframe can be adapted for low altitude, “quiet” reconnaissance or high altitude, standoff surveillance roles.

The RU-38B reconnaissance aircraft evolved directly from the SA 2-37B design. The most important differences between the RU-38B and the SA 2-37B are: a) the addition of twin turbine engines in a pusher-puller configuration; b) additional payload weight and volume; and c) a larger crew compartment. Because the RU-38B will routinely operate at low altitudes over water or hostile terrain, the addition of a second engine is important for safety. The aft engine has a full-feathering propeller and will typically be shut down during the “quiet” surveillance mode. The aft engine is in reality a redundant engine available to reduce the risk in the event of engine failure and to provide higher cruise speeds during ingress and egress.

The RU-38B is a third generation system that is unique because of the following innovative features: 

Covert operation: low noise signature 
Twin-engine reliability: Rolls Royce 250 Series turbine engines 
Integrated, palletized multi-sensor payload suite 
Spacious cockpit with dedicated payload operator station 
Flexible mission performance: long endurance and high/low altitude 
Low infrared signature 
Low costs: acquisition and operating 

Sensors: The RU-38B features 140 cubic feet of dedicated payload volume and the ability to operate with 800 pounds of mission sensors. Because the large payload bays were designed to palletize sensors, the RU-38B can be rapidly converted from one mission to another with modularized payloads. Large access doors are provided to all payload bays. Payload sensors and mission avionics are located in both tailbooms and behind the pilot/co-pilot seats in the fuselage. 

The RU-38B's primary mission applications include: border integrity protection, counter drug detection and monitoring, maritime patrol, counter-terrorism surveillance, electronic intelligence collection, fisheries patrol, environmental monitoring, and search and rescue. For many missions, the RU-38B will be equipped with a SAR or sea search radar, a forward looking infrared (FLIR) system, a low light level electro optical sensor, and communication intercept electronics. These sensors are fully integrated to maximize day/night detection and monitoring capability. Precise GPS position data is integrated into the payload operator’s display and the FLIR/EO imagery recorded on the RU-38B’s dual recording system. Down link of sensor data is an option. It can also serve as a relay platform for control of UAV’s or of signals from the ground or other aircraft. Mission effectiveness of the RU-38B results from its covert operating capability and integrated sensor suite. Mission flexibility results from its high/low altitude performance and modular payload concept.

Crew Station: The RU-38B crew station is spacious and designed to maximize the effectiveness of the sensor operator(s). The co-pilot in the left seat has full flight controls and can serve as the backup sensor operator with displays and controls for all payloads. As an option, the RU-38B aircraft can have a dedicated sensor operator station located behind the pilot and co-pilot seats.

Covert Operation: The RU-38B utilized many of the same accoustic signature reduction techniques that have proven to be so successful of the SA 2-37B. Low engine power levels are required to maintain cruise flight because of the high aerodynamic efficiency of the air vehicle. The engines have a specially designed reduction gear box so that the propeller speed can be reduced to as little as 1000 RPM. Both engine inlet and exhaust are quieted by proprietary, state-of-the-art techniques developed by Schweizer Aircraft. By reducing the noise signature of the RU 2-38B so that it will not be detected during loiter flight, the mission effectivity of the system is greatly enhanced.

Source: Schweizer Aircraft

Update 11-6-08: The planned delivery of two RU-38Bs earmarked to the USCG by Congress has been delayed to 2011. The aircraft currently lack any sensor and communications packages. Delivery had been expected in 2009. The aircraft are expected to be based in Miami and Puerto Rico.

Vertical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VUAV) Program
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The Eagle Eye UAV program has been shelved and the Coast Guard may soon test a Navy Fire Scout UAV on a cutter.

RQ-4 High Altitude Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (HAEUAV)
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Speed: 340 kts
Range: 2,800NM
Endurance: 30 Hours
Sensors: ISAR Radar, EO/IR
Cost per unit: Will be leased	
Planned Quantity: 4

The RQ-4A is a leased system that will require no improvements in the revised Deepwater implementation plan. The baseline capability of the platform is substantial. The HAEUAV will have a sophisticated sensor suite with ISAR radars and EO/IR cameras that will feed the national Common Operational Picture/MDA. The airframe will be equipped with a Specific emitter ID capability and AIS to feed the Intelligence-Information Collection and Sharing. The quantity of
HAEUAVs in the system has been reduced to reflect the strategic utilization of the platform in future years.
	
The FY06 budget request does not fund any capital investment in HAEUAVs, since this aircraft will be leased
from the supplier once the Deepwater infrastructure to support it has been fully implemented.

Aircraft Crashes & Accidents
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(Since 1993)

September 4th, 2008 - HH-65C # 6505 crashed approximately five miles south of Honolulu International Airport. 

The helicopter's crew had just completed search and rescue drills with a 47-foot motor lifeboat from Station Honolulu when it went down at 8:15 p.m. The Coast Guard was notified by the FAA and immediately launched a C-130 search plane from Air Station Barbers Point. 

A crew on board an inbound Air Force C-17 to Honolulu International saw the Coast Guard helicopter go down and circled the site until a rescue boat from the Honolulu Fire Department could get on scene. 

The four man crew perished.

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June 28, 2006 - HC-130H # 1710 suffered damage during landing on St. Paul Island, in the Bering Sea. The Kodiak based aircraft was on a logistics mission, transporting equipment. After the aircraft touched down, it departed the left side of the runway, damaging the right wing and separating one of the four propellers. The aircraft came to rest 50 yards left of the runway. There were no reported injuries to the nine Coast Guard personnel on board the aircraft.

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February 11, 2006 - HH-65B # 6546 from CGAS Humboldt Bay crashed into the surf off Eureak, CA while rescuing several persons in the water. The crew survived without injury. The helo washed ashore.

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December 8, 2004 - HH-60J # 6020 from CGAS Kodiak was evacuating crewmembers off the grounded Malaysian freighter Selendang Ayu off Unalaska Island when it was engulfed by a huge wave of water.  The engines flamed out and the helicopter fell into the sea.  An HH-65 rescued the three Coast Guard aviators, who were wearing survival suits, and one of the crewmen. After transporting the four crash survivors to Dutch Harbor, the HH-65 returned to hoist the 6020 rescue swimmer and Selendang Ayu master from the bow section of the sinking vessel.

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June 8, 1997 - HH-65A # 6549 from CGAS Humboldt Bay was responding to a sailing vessel taking on water at night in poor weather conditions and high seas. It is believed that the aircraft impacted the water while attempting to make an approach to the vessel. The four man crew perished.

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July 12, 1994 - HH-65A # 6541 from CGAS Humboldt Bay was responding to a grounded sailing vessel. It was dark and the weather was poor as the crew attempted to descend through the fog to assist the vessel in distress.  The helicopter impacted the side of a cliff and the entire four man crew was lost.

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August 31, 1993 - HH-65A # 6594 from CGAS Brooklyn was delivering aids to navigation personnel and equipment to the Ambrose light tower. The helicopter landed short of the elevated helipad. The left main gear struck the edge of the pad, resulting in a rollover.  The aircraft fell to the sea 100 feet below.  Both pilots perished in the accident.

USCG Surface Asset Guide

Legends Class National Security Cutter (NSC/WMSL) (under construction)
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Length: 418 feet
Speed: 28 kts
Displacement: 4,300 tons
Range: 12,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: CODAG (Combined Diesel and Gas) 1 Gas Turbine, 2 Diesels/Bow Thruster
Endurance: 60 Days
Aircraft: (2) HH-60/HH-65 helicopters or (4) VUAV unmanned aircraft
Boats: (2) Long Range Interceptors operating up to 200 miles away from NSC and (1) Short Range Prosecutor
Crew (max): 18 Officers, 106 Enlisted
Armament: 57mm gun and MK 160 Gun Fire Control System, Close-In Weapons System with a SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare System, cruise-missile defenses with countermeasures consisting of SRBOC/NULKA chaff and rapid decoy launcher and Specific Emitter Identification (SEI) Sensor System that identifies other boats by their unique noise and radio waves. Will also include CBR defense capabilities. Four .50 cal machine guns also.
Cost per unit: $355 million
Planned Quantity: 6-8 cutters

Hull             	Name		INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WMSL 750	Bertholf		NBCQ		Alameda, CA		
WMSL 751	Waesche			Alameda, CA		69% complete
WMSL 752	Hamilton			Alameda, CA

The NSC was designed to be the flagship of the fleet – capable of meeting all maritime security mission needs.The NSC contributes to Intelligence Collection/Information Sharing through a sophisticated S/SCIF, SEI sensors and increased data exchange bandwidth. The NSC’s Deepwater and DoD interoperability capabilities are enhanced with DHS- and local responderinteroperable radio communications. The NSC flight deck will accommodate all variants of DHS and DoD HH-60 helicopters to provide enhanced interoperability with interagency and inter-service counter-terrorism teams. The NSC will now be fully integrated with the National Distress Response Modernization Program, known as RESCUE 21, which will provide the port commanders with real-time tracking of the NSC and seamless Common Operational Picture/MDA data sharing, including the Automated Identification System (AIS). The NSC Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection suite will include underwater sonar that will allow the cutter to scan ports, approaches, facilities and high-value assets for underwater, minelike devices and detect swimmers. The cutter’s small arms mounts will be remote operated and fully integrated with the cutter’s radar and infrared sensors such that the cutter and high-value assets under its protection can be protected from a USS COLE-like incident. The Maritime Security Capabilities allow cutter’s weapons and command and control suite to be upgraded and hardened to better survive potential terrorist incidents and process increased data flow. This will include SRBOC/NULKA missile defense system with CIWS, SLQ-32, and a medium caliber deck gun (57MM) that will provide the ability to stop rogue merchant vessels far from shore. An integrated CBRNE Detection and Defense capability allows the NSC to remain on scene and operate in Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) scenarios.

Hamilton Class High-Endurance Cutter
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Length: 378 feet
Speed: 29 kts
Displacement: 3,300 tons
Range: 9,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: CODAG (Combined Diesel and Gas) 2 Gas Turbines, 2 Diesels
Aircraft: 1 MH-68/HH-65 helicopter
Crew: 167
Years Built: 1967-1972
Armament: 76mm gun, 1 20mm Phalanx CIWS, cruise-missile defenses with countermeasures consisting of 2 SRBOC chaff and rapid decoy launchers. Two .50 caliber machine guns, 2 25mm Bushmaster guns.
Remarks: Large frigate-like patrol ships, intended for open-ocean, long-range operations. Equipped with SIPRNET. The 378-foot cutters typically operate 185 days away from home port per year. USCGC Muno is slated to change homeport to Kodiak in 2007.

Hull             Name	  INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WHEC 715  Hamilton	  NMAG		San Diego, CA		
WHEC 716  Dallas	  NPCR		Charleston, SC		Returned from Med cruise 10-7-08
WHEC 717  Mellon	  NMEL		Seattle, WA		
WHEC 718  Chase	  NLPM		San Diego, CA		
WHEC 719  Boutwell	  NYCQ		Alameda, CA
WHEC 720  Sherman	  NMMJ		Alameda, CA				
WHEC 721  Gallatin	  NJOR		Charleston, SC				
WHEC 722  Morgenthau	  NDWA	Alameda, CA
WHEC 723  Rush	  NLVS		Honolulu, HI			
WHEC 724  Munro	  NGDF		Kodiak, AK
WHEC 725  Jarvis	  NAQD		Honolulu, HI		
WHEC 726  Midgett	  NHWR	Seattle, WA			

Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC/WMSM)
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Length: 320-360 feet
Displacement: 3,200 Tons
Speed: 22-25 kts
Range: 7,500 nautical miles
Propulsion: 4 Diesels
Endurance: 45 Days
Aircraft: 1 HH-65 or 2 HV-911
Boats: 2 LRI or 2 SRP
Crew: 16 Officers, 75 Enlisted
Armament: 57mm gun, MK15 CIWS, SLQ-32, SRBOC/NULKA
Number planned: 25

OPC will feature increased range and endurance (60–90 day patrol cycles); more powerful weapons; larger flight decks; chem-bio & radiological environmental hazard detection and defense; and improved C4ISR equipment. The cutters will be equipped with air and surface search radars and target classification sensors. The cutters’ mission influence will be extended by aircraft and a new generation of cutter boats. 

The WMSM cutters will have stern ramp to accommodate small boat launch and recovery in higher sea states than conventional davit systems aboard legacy cutters. The new generation of cutter boats, including the Long Range Interceptor and Short Range Prosecutor, improve a cutter crew’s over-the-horizon and local force protection capabilities. 

The concept design phase is scheduled to begin in 2009.

Famous Class Medium-Endurance Cutter
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Length: 270 feet
Speed: 19 kts
Displacement: 1,800 tons
Range: 12,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: 1 MH-68/HH-65 helicopter
Crew: 100
Years Built: 1983-1991
Armament: 76mm gun, cruise-missile defenses with countermeasures consisting of 2 SRBOC chaff and rapid decoy launchers and SLQ-32 EW system. Two .50 caliber machine guns.
Remarks: Multipurpose cutters designed for general patrol duties; fitted with a telescoping helicopter hangar. Designed for 14-day patrols, they are commonly forced to carry out 90-day patrols in the Caribbean. Equipped with ALE & SIPRNET.

Hull             Name		INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WMEC 901  Bear		NRKN		Portsmouth, VA		
WMEC 902  Tampa		NIKL		Portsmouth, VA		Returned from Caribbean 10-7-08
WMEC 903  Harriet Lane	NHNC		Portsmouth, VA		Returned from Southcom 9-25-08	
WMEC 904  Northland		NLGF		Portsmouth, VA		
WMEC 905  Spencer		NWHE		Boston, MA		
WMEC 906  Seneca		NFMK		Boston, MA		
WMEC 907  Escanaba		NNAS		Boston, MA		
WMEC 908  Tahoma		NCBE		Kittery, ME	
WMEC 909  Campbell		NRDC		Kittery, ME			
WMEC 910  Thetis		NYWL		Key West, FL		Returned from Caribbean patrol 10-27-08
WMEC 911  Forward		NICB		Portsmoth, VA		On Caribbean deployment 9-26-08
WMEC 912  Legare		NRPM		Portsmouth, VA		
WMEC 913  Mohawk		NRUF		Key West, FL		

Reliance Class Medium-Endurance Cutter
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Length: 210 feet
Speed: 18 kts
Displacement: 1,020 tons
Range: 12,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: 1 MH-68/HH-65 helicopter
Crew: 75
Years Built: 1964-1969
Armament: 1 25mm gun, two .50 caliber machine guns.
Remarks: Equipped with SIPRNET.

Hull              Name		INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WMEC 615  Reliance		NJPJ		Kittery, ME  		
WMEC 616  Diligence 		NMUD		Wilmington, NC		
WMEC 617  Vigilant 		NHIC		Cape Canaveral, FL  	
WMEC 618  Active 		NRTF		Port Angeles, WA  
WMEC 619  Confidence 	NHKW		Cape Canaveral, FL	Returned from Florida Straits 11-2-08
WMEC 620  Resolute 		NRLT		St. Petersburg, FL
WMEC 621  Valiant 		NVAI		Miami Beach, FL
WMEC 623  Steadfast 		NSTF		Astoria, OR 		 		
WMEC 624  Dauntless 		NDTS		Galveston, TX	
WMEC 625  Venturous 		NVES		St. Petersburg, FL
WMEC 626  Dependable 	NOWK		Cape May, NJ		Returned from Caribbean patrol 10-31-08
WMEC 627  Vigorous 		NQSP		Cape May, NJ		
WMEC 629  Decisive 		NUHC		Pascagoula, MS		
WMEC 630  Alert 		NZVE		Astoria, OR

Alex Haley Class Large Patrol Cutter
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Length: 282 feet
Speed: 18 kts
Displacement: 3,000 tons
Range: 12,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 4 Diesels
Aircraft: 1 MH-68/HH-65/HH-60J helicopter
Crew: 99
Built: 1971
Armament: 2 25mm guns, two .50 caliber machine guns.
Remarks: Former USN salvage tug transferred to USCG and converted to operate in Alaskan waters as a patrol and rescue ship. The conversion included addition of a helicopter deck aft. The ship retains a heavy towing capability, but most salvage gear was removed. A helo hangar has now been added.

Hull           Name		INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WMEC 39  Alex Haley		NZPO		Kodiak, AK

Diver Class Patrol Cutter
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Length: 213 feet
Speed: 15 kts
Displacement: 1,750 tons
Range: 9,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 4 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 75
Built: 1944
Armament: Two .50 caliber machine guns.
Remarks: Sole survivor of six USN salvage ships and fleet tugs transferred to the USCG. Long overdue for replacement, but will continue in service for at least a few more years, in Alaskan waters. Conversion for USCG service included removal of all salvage and towing gear.

Hull             Name		INT. C/S	Homeport	Remarks
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WMEC 167  Acushnet		NNHA		Kodiak, AK	Funded through FY 09	

Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutter
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Length: 153 feet
Displacement: 353 tons
Speed: 28+ kts
Propulsion: 2 diesels
Endurance: 5 days
Aircraft: None
Boats: 1 SRP
Crew: 2 Officers, 20 Enlisted
Armament: 1-25mm remote chain gun, 4-.50 cal machine guns
Planned Quantity: 58 cutters
Remarks: Replacement for the 110-foot patrol boats. Damen 4708 design to be built by Bollinger Shipyards. To be delivered in 2010.

Cyclone Class Coastal Patrol Ships
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Length: 179 feet
Speed: 35 kts
Displacement: 370 tons
Range: 2,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 4 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 27
Built: 1993-2000
Armament: 1 25mm Bushmaster low-angle gun, 1 25mm Bushmaster/40mm grenade launcher, 1 Stinger SAM station (6 missiles), 1 40mm grenade launcher, 2 .50 cal machine guns, two 7.62mm machine guns
Remarks: The 179-foot Cyclone Class Patrol Coastal Boats will conduct Homeland Security, Search and Rescue and Law Enforcement operations in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.  The Cyclone class patrol boats fill a gap in Coast Guard resources at a time when the service's inventory of 110-foot patrol boats continue a historic, high operational tempo.

Two Cyclone class cutters will be decommissioned in FY 09.

Hull         Name		INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WPC 8     Zephyr 	NZEP		San Diego, CA
WPC 13   Shamal 	NSHA		Pascagoula, MS
WPC 14   Tornado 			Pascagoula, MS		

123 Foot Island Class Patrol Boat (Decommissioned)
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Length: 123 feet
Speed: 27 kts
Displacement: 176 tons
Range: 3,180 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 16
Built: 1986-1992
Armament: 1 25mm Bushmaster gun, two .50 cal machine guns
Remarks: General-purpose patrol boats, suited mainly for SAR and law enforcement. They have been extensively upgraded including lengthening to 123 feet with a stern-launch small boat facility, replacement of the superstructure, re-arrangment of internal spaces, and new electronics and communication gear. Conversion of 110 foot boats to 123 feet was stopped at 8 hulls. Carry 1 SRP boat.
All vessels are suffering from severe hull fatigue and are unable to make deployments.
In February 2007 all the 123s were reported to be in Baltimore.

Hull            Name		INT. C/S	Homeport	
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WPB 1303  Matagorda		NBHW		Baltimore, MD	
WPB 1317  Attu			NABS		Baltimore, MD
WPB 1325  Metompkin  		NBKZ		Baltimore, MD
WPB 1328  Padre		NDCX		Baltimore, MD
WPB 1302  Manitou		NAEP		Baltimore, MD
WPB 1305  Monhegan		NEGS		Baltimore, MD
WPB 1306  Nunivak		NHPX		Baltimore, MD
WPB 1308  Vashon		NJEH		Baltimore, MD

110 Foot Island Class Patrol Boat
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Length: 110 feet
Speed: 29 kts
Displacement: 154 tons
Range: 1,900 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 16
Built: 1986-1992
Armament: 1 25mm Bushmaster gun, two .50 cal machine guns
Remarks: General-purpose patrol boats, suited mainly for SAR and law enforcement. They were constructed in three batches, with various impovements and changes. Although intended for 10-14 day local patrols, they are making Caribbean patrols of up to 60 days. Planned for a service life of only 15 years. Conversion of 110 foot boats to 123 feet was stopped at 8 hulls. 

The 110' cutters are slated for Mission Effectiveness Program (MEP) updates which will add 15 years to their life. All the 110’ MEP cutters receive hull renewal plus electronics upgrades, renewed electric cabling, new ship surface diesel generator and switchboard replacement, the FM-200 fire suppression installation, gyrocompass & autopilot installation, and the main diesel engine control replacement. 

Hull             Name		INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WPB 1301  Farallon 		NABK		Miami Beach, FL  
WPB 1304  Maui 		NBEI		Miami Beach, FL  	Deployed to CENTCOM
WPB 1307  Ocracoke 		NGBL		Miami Beach, FL	MEP modified 
WPB 1309  Aquidneck 		NBTC		Atlantic Beach, NC	Deployed to CENTCOM
WPB 1310  Mustang 		NJSH		Seward, AK  
WPB 1311  Naushon 		NEWR		Ketchikan, AK		MEP modified
WPB 1312  Sanibel 		NDCK		Woods Hole, MA	MEP modified  
WPB 1313  Edisto 		NLKY		San Diego, CA 		MEP modified   
WPB 1314  Sapelo 		NHKD		San Juan, PR  
WPB 1315  Matinicus 		NDIS		San Juan, PR  
WPB 1316  Nantucket 		NKVQ		Miami Beach, FL 	MEP modified 
WPB 1318  Baranof 		NCUI		Miami Beach, FL	Deployed to CENTCOM  
WPB 1319  Chandeleur 	 	NFFS		Miami Beach, FL
WPB 1320  Chincoteague 	NAOI		San Juan, PR 
WPB 1321  Cushing 		NOFR		San Juan, PR  
WPB 1322  Cuttyhunk 		NEDI		Port Angeles, WA	MEP modified
WPB 1323  Drummond 		NHSD		Key West, FL  
WPB 1324  Key Largo 		NGEI		San Juan, PR  
WPB 1326  Monomoy 		NKEC		Woods Hole, MA 	Deployed to CENTCOM 
WPB 1327  Orcas 		NTBZ		Coos Bay, OR  
WPB 1329  Sitkinak 		NBNW		Miami Beach, FL 	MEP modified 
WPB 1330  Tybee 		NERH		Woods Hole, MA 	MEP modified 
WPB 1331  Washington 	NVMJ		Apra Harbor, Guam
WPB 1332  Wrangell 		NFWC		South Portland, ME	Deployed to CENTCOM  
WPB 1333  Adak 		NZRW		Sandy Hook, NJ		Deployed to CENTCOM  
WPB 1334  Liberty 		NJHT		Auke Bay, AK
WPB 1335  Anacapa 		NEXY		Petersburg, AK  
WPB 1336  Kiska 		NUSF		Hilo, HI  
WPB 1337  Assateague 	NDRV		Apra Harbor, Guam
WPB 1338  Grand Isle 		NABD		Gloucester, MA  
WPB 1339  Key Biscayne 	NGYS		St. Petersburg, FL  
WPB 1340  Jefferson Island 	NORW		South Portland, ME
WPB 1341  Kodiak Island 	NWHD		St. Petersburg, FL  	
WPB 1342  Long Island 		NOQU		Valdez, AK  
WPB 1343  Bainbridge Island 	NLIL		Sandy Hook, NJ  
WPB 1344  Block Island 	NPBB		Atlantic Beach, NC  
WPB 1345  Staten Island 	NSEL		Atlantic Beach, NC
WPB 1346  Roanoke Island 	NEXP		Homer, AK  
WPB 1347  Pea Island 		NCSR		St. Petersburg, FL  
WPB 1348  Knight Island 	NMFN		St. Petersburg, FL  
WPB 1349  Galveston Island 	NRLP		Honolulu, HI

87 Foot Marine Protector Class Patrol Boat
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Length: 87 feet
Speed: 25 kts
Displacement: 91 tons
Range: 900 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 10
Built: 1998-2005
Armament: Two .50 cal machine guns
Remarks: The newly designed 87' Coastal Patrol Boat has several enhancements over the aging 82s, including improved mission sea keeping abilities (up to sea state 5) and significantly upgraded habitability.It also employs an innovative stern launch and recovery system using an Aluminum hulled inboard diesel powered waterjet small boat.  The vastly larger pilot house is equipped with an integrated bridge system including an electronic chart display system (ECDIS) which interfaces with the CG’s new surface search radar. SWIII computers along with a fiber optic network will also be installed, allowing the crew to access the vessel’s CD-ROM tech pubs and drawings.

Hull              Name		INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WPB 87301  Barracuda 		NIUD		Eureka, CA  
WPB 87302  Hammerhead 	NHAM		Woods Hole, MA  
WPB 87303  Mako 		NYVC		Cape May, NJ  
WPB 87304  Marlin 		NJZP		Ft. Meyers, FL  
WPB 87305  Stingray 	 	NBRG		Mobile, AL  
WPB 87306  Dorado 		NJEC		Crescent City, CA  
WPB 87307  Osprey 		NBRF		Port Townsend, WA  
WPB 87308  Chinook 		NZPU		New London, CT  
WPB 87309  Albacore 		NZRG		Little Creek, VA  
WPB 87310  Tarpon 		NTWX		Tybee Island, GA  
WPB 87311  Cobia 		NTXJ		Mobile, AL  
WPB 87312  Hawksbill 		NTXR		Monterey, CA 
WPB 87313  Cormorant 		NTMF		Ft. Pierce, FL  
WPB 87314  Finback 		NTMR		Cape May, NJ  
WPB 87315  Amberjack		NTMV		Port Isabel, TX 
WPB 87316  Kittiwake 		NTNL		Nawiliwili, HI  
WPB 87317  Blackfin 		NTQA		Santa Barbara, CA  
WPB 87318  Bluefin 		NRKI		Ft. Pierce, FL  
WPB 87319  Yellowfin 		NRKG		Charleston, SC		
WPB 87320  Manta 		NRKD		Freeport, TX  
WPB 87321  Coho 		NARU		Panama City, FL  
WPB 87322  Kingfisher 		NPAL		Mayport, FL  
WPB 87323  Seahawk 		NZTM		Carrabelle, FL   
WPB 87324  Steelhead 		NITU		Port Aransas, TX  	
WPB 87325  Beluga 		NZSR		Little Creek, VA  
WPB 87326  Blacktip 		NMHU		Oxnard, CA  
WPB 87327  Pelican 		NFSH		Abbeville, LA		   
WPB 87328  Ridley 		NRDD		Montauk, NY  
WPB 87329  Cochito 		NDCV		Little Creek, VA  
WPB 87330  Man-O-War 	NJQA		Galveston, TX  
WPB 87331  Moray 		NJZP		Jonesport, ME  
WPB 87332  Razorbill 		NJSJ		Gulfport, MS		  
WPB 87333  Adelie 		NTRK		Port Angeles, WA
WPB 87334  Gannet 		NUGW		Fort Lauderdale, FL
WPB 87335  Narwhal 		NTHA		Corona Del Mar, CA 
WPB 87336  Sturgeon 		NTGT		Grand Isle, LA		  
WPB 87337  Sockeye 		NAVC		Bodega Bay, CA  
WPB 87338  Ibis  		NWBC		Cape May, NJ 
WPB 87339  Pompano 		NVIP	  	Gulfport, MS		
WPB 87340  Halibut 		NNGH	  	Marina Del Rey, CA
WPB 87341  Bonito 		NNGB		Pensacola, FL	
WPB 87342  Shrike 		NPBG		Port Canaveral, FL 
WPB 87343  Tern 		NEOT		San Franscisco, CA  
WPB 87344  Heron 		NEPM		Sabine, TX  
WPB 87345  Wahoo 		NEOB		Port Angeles, WA  
WPB 87346  Flying Fish		NAXN		Boston, MA 
WPB 87347  Haddock 		NAXP		San Diego, CA  
WPB 87348  Brant 		NAYS		Corpus Christi, TX 
WPB 87349  Shearwater	NAYT		Portsmouth, VA   
WPB 87350  Petrel 		NAYU		San Diego, CA 
WPB 87352  Sea Lion				Bellingham, WA
WPB 87353  Skipjack		NFOY		Galveston, TX 
WPB 87354  Dolphin		NAYL		Miami, FL
WPB 87355  Hawk		NAWH		St. Petersburg, FL 
WPB 87356  Sailfish		NCNF		Sandy Hook, NJ 
WPB 87357  Sawfish		NBCU		Key West, FL
WPB 87358  Swordfish		NMXB		Port Angeles, WA	
WPB 87359  Tiger Shark			Newport, RI	
WPB 87360  Blue Shark				Everett, WA 
WPB 87361  Sea Horse				Portsmouth, VA
WPB 87362  Sea Otter		NJOM		San Diego, CA	
WPB 87363  Manatee				Ingleside, TX	
WPB 87364  Ahi				Honolulu, HI  
WPB 87365  Pike				San Francisco, CA
WPB 87366  Terrapin		NUOA		Bellingham, WA
WPB 87367  Sea Dragon	NNGC		Kings Bay, GA		Assigned to MFPU Kings Bay, GA
WPB 87368  Sea Devil		NSDD		Bangor, WA
WPB 87369  Snapper
WPB 87370  Diamondback			Miami, FL
WPB 87371  Reef Shark
WPB 87372  Crocodile				St. Petersburg, FL
WPB 87373  Sea Dog							Under construction at Bollinger Shipyards, LA
WPB 87374  Sea Fox							Under construction at Bollinger Shipyards, LA

Healy Class Icebreaker
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Length: 420 feet
Speed: 17 kts
Displacement: 16,400 tons
Range: 16,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 4 Diesels
Aircraft:  2 HH-65s
Crew: 75
Built: 1999

Hull           Name	INT. C/S	Homeport	Remarks
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WAGB 20  Healy	NEPP		Seattle, WA	Returned from Arctic deployment 10-14-08

Polar Class Icebreaker
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Length: 399 feet
Speed: 20 kts
Displacement: 16,400 tons
Range: 28,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 3 Gas Turbines, 6 Diesels
Aircraft:  2 HH-65s
Crew: 134
Built: 1976
Armament: none
Remarks: These cutters, specifically designed for open-water icebreaking have reinforced hulls, special icebreaking bows, and a system that allows rapid shifting of ballast to increase the effectiveness of their icebreaking. They serve in Arctic/Antarctic serving science and research as well as providing supplies to remote stations. Both Polar Class icebreakers are under the control of Pacific Area, Ice Operations Section.

Hull           Name		INT. C/S	Homeport	Remarks
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WAGB 10  Polar Star 		NBTM		Seattle, WA  	Mothballed 6-30-06
WAGB 11  Polar Sea 		NRUO		Seattle, WA  	

Mackinaw Class Icebreaker
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Length: 240 feet
Speed: 15 kts
Displacement: 3,500 tons
Range: 4,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 3 Diesels, Bow Thruster
Aircraft: none
Crew: 50
Built: 2005
Armament: none
Remarks: A new icebreaker to replace the current Mackinaw. A dual icebreaker/buoy tender combination.

Hull           Name	INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WLBB 30  Mackinaw 	NBGB		Cheboygan, MI 		 

Juniper Class Seagoing Buoy Tender
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Length: 225 feet
Speed: 15 kts
Displacement: 2,000 tons
Range: 6,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 40
Built: 1996-2004
Armament: Two .50 cal machine guns
Remarks: These are large, highly capable, multirole ships. There is a 15-ton hydraulic crane forward and there is a built-in oil spill recovery system. 45 day endurance. Capable of operations in 8-foot seas. Freshwater icebreaking capability. The 225' WLB is equipped with a single controllable pitch propeller, bow and stern thrusters which give the cutter the maneuverability it needs to tend buoys offshore and in restricted waters. Some are ALE equipped.

Hull           Name	INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WLB 201  Juniper 	NDBC		Newport, RI  
WLB 202  Willow 			Newport, RI  
WLB 203  Kukui 	NKJU		Honolulu, HI  		
WLB 204  Elm 		NRPK		Atlantic Beach, NC
WLB 205  Walnut 	NZNE		Honolulu, HI  
WLB 206  Spar 		NJAR		Kodiak, AK	  
WLB 207  Maple 	NWBE		Sitka, AK  
WLB 208  Aspen 	NTUG		San Franscisco, CA  
WLB 209  Sycamore 	NTGG		Cordova, AK  
WLB 210  Cypress 	NCPI		Mobile, AL
WLB 211  Oak 		NAXQ		Charleston, SC		
WLB 212  Hickory 	NAZJ		Homer, AK  
WLB 213  Fir 		NAYV		Astoria, OR 
WLB 214  Hollyhock 	NHHF		Port Huron, MI
WLB 215  Sequoia 	NBHF		Apra Harbor, Guam
WLB 216  Alder 	NGML		Duluth, MI

Keeper Class Coastal Buoy Tender
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Length: 175 feet
Speed: 12 kts
Displacement: 840 tons
Range: 2,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels, 2 Z-Drives
Crew: 24
Built: 1996-2000
Remarks: Scaled-down version of the Juniper class with a 10 ton hydraulic crane forward; freshwater icebreaking capability, and oil spill recovery system. They are the first Coast Guard cutters equipped with Z-Drive propulsion units instead of the standard propeller and rudder configuration. They are designed to independently rotate 360 degrees. Combined with a thruster in the bow, they give the Keeper -class cutters unmatched maneuverability. 

Hull           Name		INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WLM 551  Ida Lewis 		NISS		Newport, RI  
WLM 552  Katherine Walker 	NKFW		Bayonne, NJ  
WLM 553  Abbie Burgess 	NVAF		Rockland, ME  
WLM 554  Marcus Hanna 	NMGH		South Portland, ME  
WLM 555  James Rankin 	NUVD		Baltimore, MD  
WLM 556  Joshua Appleby 	NJTH		St. Petersburg, FL 	
WLM 557  Frank Drew 		NKDL		Portsmouth, VA	 
WLM 558  Anthony Petit 	NERW		Ketchikan, AK  
WLM 559  Barbara Mabrity 	NERA		Mobile, AL  		
WLM 560  William Tate 		NNIA		Philadelphia, PA  
WLM 561  Harry Claiborne 	NNIC		Galveston, TX		  
WLM 562  Maria Bray 				Mayport, FL  		
WLM 563  Henry Blake 				Seattle, WA  
WLM 564  George Cobb 			San Pedro, CA 

100 Foot Inland Buoy Tender
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Length: 100 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 226 tons
Range: 2,700 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 15
Built: 1945, 1964

Hull         Name		INT. C/S	Homeport			Remarks
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WLI 313 Bluebell 	NODD		Portland, OR 
WLI 642 Buckthorn 	NADT		Sault St. Marie, MI  

65 Foot Inland Buoy Tender
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Length: 65 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 70 tons
Range: 1,300 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 8
Built: 1946-1954

Hull            Name		Homeport		Remarks
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WLI 65303  Blackberry 		Long Beach, NC	To decom in FY 09
WLI 65400  Bayberry 		Seattle, WA  		Mothballed 12-6-05. Logged in Sector Charleston 10-25-06
WLI 65401  Elderberry 		Petersburg, AK  

160 Foot Inland Construction Tender
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Length: 160 feet
Speed: 11 kts
Displacement: 460 tons
Range: 5,350 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 14
Built: 1976-1977
Remarks: Large, modern inland construction tenders. Self-contained ships, not requiring a separate work barge; they have a large crane on a long working deck.

Hull           Name		INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WLIC 800  Pamlico 		NAYE		New Orleans, LA	
WLIC 801  Hudson 		NCWX		Miami, FL  		
WLIC 802  Kennebec 		NRDJ		Portsmouth, VA  
WLIC 803  Saginaw 		NJOY		Mobile, AL  

100 Foot Inland Construction Tender
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Length: 100 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 218 tons
Range: 2,700 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 14
Built: 1944
Remarks: Smilax pushes a 70' construction barge.

Hull           Name		INT. C/S	Homeport			Remarks
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WLIC 315  Smilax		NRYN		Atlantic Beach, NC

75 Foot Inland Construction Tender
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Length: 75 feet
Speed: 9 kts
Displacement: 140 tons
Range: 2,500 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 13
Built: 1962-1966
Remarks: The 75' WLICs push 68' and 84' construction barges. The barges are equipped with cranes and other ATON equipment to drive piles and work the smaller sized buoys.

Hull               Name		Homeport		Remarks
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WLIC 75301   Anvil 		Charleston, SC  
WLIC 75302   Hammer 		Mayport, FL  
WLIC 75303   Sledge 		Baltimore, MD  
WLIC 75304   Mallet 		Corpus Christi, TX  
WLIC 75305   Vise 		St. Petersburg, FL	 
WLIC 75306   Clamp 		Galveston, TX		
WLIC 75309   Hatchet 		Galveston, TX  
WLIC 75310   Axe 		Mobile, AL  

65 Foot River Buoy Tender
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Length: 65 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 146 tons
Range: 3,500 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 12
Built: 1960-1962
Remarks: Tug-type tenders for the western rivers; each pushes a buoy barge.

Hull              Name		Homeport			Remarks
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WLR 65501  Ouachita 		Chattanooga, TN  
WLR 65502  Cimarron 		Paris Landing, TN  
WLR 65503  Obion 		Owensboro, KY  
WLR 65504  Scioto 		Keokuk, IA  
WLR 65505  Osage 		Sewickley, PA  
WLR 65506  Sangamon 	Peoria, IL 

75 Foot River Buoy Tender
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Length: 75 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 150 tons
Range: 3,100 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 19
Built: 1964-1970
Remarks: Tug-type tenders for the western rivers; each pushes a 90 foot barge.

Hull              Name		Homeport		Remarks
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WLR 75307  Wedge		Demopolis, AL
WLR 75401  Gasconade 	Omaha, NE  
WLR 75402  Muskingum 	Sallisaw, OK		  
WLR 75403  Wyaconda 	Dubuque, IA  
WLR 75404  Chippewa 		Paris Landing, TN  
WLR 75405  Cheyenne 		St. Louis, MO  
WLR 75406  Kickapoo 		Vicksburg, MS  
WLR 75407  Kanawha 		Pine Bluff, AR  
WLR 75408  Patoka 		Greenville, MS  
WLR 75409  Chena 		Hickman, KY  

Kankakee Class 75 Foot River Buoy Tender
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Length: 75 feet
Speed: 12 kts
Displacement: 172 tons
Range: 3,100 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 19
Built: 1990
Remarks: New tug-type tenders. Push 130 foot buoy barges.

Hull              Name		Homeport			Remarks
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WLR 75500 Kankakee 		Memphis, TN  
WLR 75501 Greenbrier 		Natchez, MS	

49 Foot Stern Loading Buoy Boat
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Length: 49 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 36 tons
Range: 300 miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Endurance: 4 days
Crew: 4
Built: 1997-2002
Remarks: The BUSL fleet was constructed at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, MD. They are designed to provide a stable, versatile platform capable of operating in ocean harbors, major lakes, or navigable rivers, and can recover short range aids to navigation items. Their A-frame crane is rated at 4,500 lbs.

Hull              		Homeport			Remarks
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BUSL 49401 		ANT Bristol					  
BUSL 49402		ANT Sledge/Baltimore				
BUSL 49403		ANT Woods Hole
BUSL 49404		ANT Saugerties
BUSL 49405		ANT New York
BUSL 49406		ANT Moriches
BUSL 49407		ANT Cape May
BUSL 49408		ANT Charleston 
BUSL 49409		ANT New York
BUSL 49410		ANT Long Island Sound 
BUSL 49411		ANT Long Island Sound 
BUSL 49412		ANT Grand Haven
BUSL 49413		ANT Buffalo
BUSL 49414		STA Burlington
BUSL 49415		ANT Panama City
BUSL 49416		ANT Jacksonville
BUSL 49417		ANT Boston			
BUSL 49418		ANT Boston			
BUSL 49419		ANT South Portland
BUSL 49420		ANT South Portland
BUSL 49421		ANT Southwest Harbor
BUSL 49422		ANT Saginaw River
BUSL 49423		ANT Duluth
BUSL 49424		ANT Detroit
BUSL 49425		ANT Crisfield
BUSL 49426		ANT Corpus Christi 
BUSL 49427		ANT Bristol
BUSL 49428		ANT Sledge/Baltimore

55 Foot Aid-to-Navigation Boat
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Length: 55 feet
Speed:  21.5 kts
Displacement: 34 tons
Range:  175 miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Endurance: 4-5 days
Crew: 4
Built: 1977-1988
Remarks: The 55-foot boats service small buoys and service fixed structures. They have a lifting capacity of 2,000/3,000 lbs and a cargo capacity of 8,000 lbs. The boats are designed for live-aboard and have small repair shops for repairing ATONS while underway.

Hull              	Homeport			Remarks
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ANB 55101 		
ANB 55102
ANB 55103	Galveston, TX
ANB 55104
ANB 55105
ANB 55106
ANB 55107	ANT Seattle, WA	
ANB 55108
ANB 55109	ANT Fort Macon, NC
ANB 55110	Sabine Pass, TX
ANB 55111
ANB 55112
ANB 55113
ANB 55114
ANB 55115	ANT Philadelphia, PA		
ANB 55116
ANB 55117
ANB 55118
ANB 55119
ANB 55120
ANB 55121
ANB 55122					  

Bay Class Icebreaking Tug
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Length: 140 feet
Speed: 14 kts
Displacement: 690 tons
Range: 1,500 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 17
Built: 1979-1988
Armament: 2 machine guns
Remarks: The 140-foot Bay-class Cutters are state of the art icebreakers used primarily for domestic ice breaking duties. They are named after American Bays and are stationed mainly in Northeast U.S. and Great Lakes.  WTGBs use a low-pressure-air hull lubrication or bubbler system that forces air and water between the hull and ice. This system improves icebreaking capabilities by reducing resistance against the hull, reducing horsepower requirements. ALE equipped. 

Hull             Name		INT. C/S	Homeport			Remarks
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WTGB 101  Katamai Bay 	NRLX		Sault St. Marie, MI  
WTGB 102  Bristol Bay 		NRLY		Detroit, MI  
WTGB 103  Mobile Bay 		NRUR		Sturgeon Bay, WI  
WTGB 104  Biscayne Bay 	NRUS		St. Ignace, MI  
WTGB 105  Neah Bay 		NRUU		Cleveland, MI  
WTGB 106  Morro Bay 		NMHK		New London, CT  
WTGB 107  Penobscot Bay 	NIGY		Bayonne, NJ  
WTGB 108  Thunder Bay 	NNTB		Rockland, ME  
WTGB 109  Sturegon Bay 	NSXB		Bayonne, NJ

65 Foot Harbor Tugs
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Length: 65 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 72 tons
Range: 2,700 nautical miles
Propulsion: 1 Diesel
Crew: 6
Built: 1961-1967
Remarks: They are employed only on the east coast, from Maine to Virginia.

Hull                Name		Homeport			Remarks
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WYTL 65601  Capstan 	 	Philadelphia, PA	
WYTL 65602  Chock 		Portsmouth, VA  
WYTL 65604  Tackle 		Rockland, ME 
WYTL 65607  Bridle 		Southwest Harbor, ME  
WYTL 65608  Pendant 		Boston, MA  
WYTL 65609  Shackle 		South Portland, ME  
WYTL 65610  Hawser 		Bayonne, NJ  
WYTL 65611  Line 		Bayonne, NJ  
WYTL 65612  Wire 		Saugerties, NY  
WYTL 65614  Bollard 		New Haven, CT  
WYTL 65615  Cleat 		Philadelphia, PA		

Eagle Training Barque
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Length: 295 feet
Speed: 10-18 kts
Displacement: 1,816 tons
Range: 5,450 nautical miles
Propulsion: 1 Diesel
Crew: 50 + 150
Built: 1936
Remarks: Coast Guard Academy training ship

Hull        Name		INT. C/S	Homeport		Remarks
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WIX 327  Eagle 	NRCB		New London, CT

Long Range Interceptor 
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Length: 35 feet
Displacement: 6.5 Tons
Speed: 45 kts
Range: 400NM
Endurance: 10 Hours
Crew: 14
Armament: Machine Gun
Cost per unit: $.7 million
Planned Quantity: 33

The new 35-feet Long Ranger Interceptor (LRI) are being introduced for the Deepwater cutters. The quantity of LRIs are planned to compose a smaller part of Deepwater’s final strength in a trade off with the Short Range Prosecutor that maximizes the utility of these two small boat assets. The LRI will now receive critical DHS and DoD C4ISR interoperability improvements including MILSATCOM. The LRI provides the ability for a cutter to deploy an armed boarding or counter-terrorism team over the horizon, up to 100NM from the cutter at speeds of 45kts or more. The enclosed cabin of the boat will provide crew protection for up to 10 hours thereby increasing operational presence and deterrence in security situations. The bow-mounted M242 machine gun provides visible deterrence and stopping power against maritime targets.

Recently, the LRI successfully completed an interoperability test with USCGC BERTHOF. The Lockheed Martin C4ISR team demonstrated communications and navigation interoperability between the LRI and Bertholf at ranges up to 16 nautical miles. The LRI is currently involved with Berthof’s machinery trials..

Short Range Prosecutor (SRP) 
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Length: 25 feet
Displacement: 9 Tons
Speed: 32 kts
Range: 200NM
Endurance: 4 Hours
Crew: 2 + 8 PAX
Armament: Small Arms
Cost per unit: $.3 million
Quantity: 8

The SRP provides the capability to deploy armed boarding teams within 20 miles of the parent cutter at speeds of 32 knots. The SRP can exchange data with the parent cutter, thereby maintaining a coordinated response posture and respond quickly to security zone breaches.

The eighth SRP was delivered in January 2006. Production of SRPs was discontinued with the end of the 123-foot cutter conversion program. 

47-foot Motor Lifeboat
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Length: 47 feet
Remarks: The 47' motor lifeboat is designed as a first response rescue resource in high seas, surf & heavy weather environments. They are built to withstand the most severe conditions at sea and are capable of effecting a rescue at sea even under the most difficult circumstances. They are self-bailing, self-righting, almost unsinkable, and have a long cruising radius for their size. If overturned, the vessel will return to an upright position in 30 seconds or less. It is the replacement for the aging 44' MLB fleet.

There are (presently) 117 operational. The total, to be delivered over 5 years, will be 200.

45-foot Response Boat-Medium
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Length: 45 feet
Speed: 42.5 kts
Range: 250 NM
Remarks: To replace the 41-foot boats in service. 180 to 250 boats planned between 2008 and 2018. Built by Marinette Marine.

Hull              	Homeport			Remarks
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45601		Little Creek, VA
45602		Ilwaco, WA
45603		Key West, Florida 		
45604		Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
45605		New York, New York 		Expected delivery in November 2008
45606		Port Aransas, Texas		Expected delivery in December 2008
45607		Yorktown, VA			Expected delivery in February 2009
45608		Boston, MA			Expected delivery in March 2009

44-foot Response Boat-Medium
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Length: 44 feet
Engines: Dual inboard jets
Remarks: ArchAngel model SAFE Boat. 

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44301		Chatham, MA

42-foot Response Boat-Medium
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Length: 42 feet
Engines: Dual inboard jets
Remarks: ArchAngel model SAFE Boat. 

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42001		Chatham, MA
42002		Chatham, MA

41-foot Utility Boat
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The 41' UTB is the general workhorse at multi-mission units.  It is designed to operate under moderate weather and sea conditions where its speed and maneuverability make it an ideal platform for a variety of missions.

There are presently 172 operational boats.

33-foot Full Cabin SAFE Boat
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Engines: Three outboards

Hull              	Homeport			Remarks
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331255

27-foot Full Cabin SAFE Boat
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Engines: Two outboards

Hull              	Homeport			Remarks
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275?86

Defender Class Response Boat-Small
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Length: 25 feet
Engines: Two 225 HP Four-stroke Gas Honda engines
Max Speed: 45+ knot
Cruising range of 50NM at 35 knots
Minimum crew of 2
Max seas of 6 ft
Survivable in up to 10 ft seas
Armament: Small Arms
Remarks: Developed in a direct response to the need for additional Homeland Security assets in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Defender Class boats were procured under an emergency acquisition authority. With a contract for up to 700 standard response boats, the Defender Class acquisition is one of the largest boat buys of its type in the world. The 100 boat Defender A Class (RB-HS) fleet began arriving at units in May 2002 and continued through August 2003. After several configuration changes, most notably a longer cabin and shock mitigating rear seats, the Defender B Class (RB-S) boats were born. This fleet was first delivered to the field in Oct 2003, and there are currently 357 RB-S boats in operation. 

The 457 Defender Class boats currently in operation are assigned to the Coast Guards Maritime Safety and Security Teams (MSST), Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT), Marine Safety Units (MSU), and Small Boat Stations throughout the Coast Guard. With an overall length of 25 feet, two 225 horsepower outboard engines, unique turning radius, and gun mounts boat forward and aft, the Defender Class boats are the ultimate waterborne assets for conducting fast and high speed maneuvering tactics in a small deployable package. This is evidenced in the fact that several Defender Class boats are already in operation by other Homeland Security Department agencies as well as foreign military services for their homeland security missions. 

23-foot Center Console Response Boat-Small
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23 foot center console SAFE Boat.

Remarks: With a low center of gravity and very little windage the center consoles allow for a wide verity of missions to be easily completed. 

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233514

23-foot T-top Response Boat-Small
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23 foot SAFE Boat.

Remarks: 

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234751

Guardian Class Transportable Port Security Boats
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Length: 24' 7"
Beam: 8' 0"
Draft: 39"
Engines: Twin outboards

NOTE: USCG Cutters assigned to inland waterways are not assigned international callsigns. 
           International callsigns double as ALE addresses for cutters equipped with ALE.

Deployable Operations Group

The Deployable Operations Group aligns all Coast Guard deployable, specialized forces under a single, unified command which provides organized, equipped, and trained forces to Coast Guard and interagency operational and tactical commanders. 

Deployable specialized forces are comprised of approximately 3,000 Coast Guard personnel from 12 Maritime Safety and Security Teams, the Maritime Security Response Team, two Tactical Law Enforcement Teams, eight Port Security Units, three National Strike Teams and the National Strike Force Coordination Center. 

The Deployable Operations Group is temporarily sited in Arlington, Va., and is staffed by 101 active duty officers, enlisted, reservists, auxiliary and civilians.

Maritime Safety and Security Teams (MSST) & Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT)

MSSTs were created under the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) 2002, in direct response to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and are a part of the Department of Homeland Security's layered strategy directed at protecting our seaports and waterways. MSSTs Provide waterborne and a modest level of shoreside antiterrorism force protection for strategic shipping, high interest vessels and critical infrastructure. MSSTs are a quick response force capable of rapid, nationwide deployment via air, ground or sea transportation in response to changing threat conditions and evolving Maritime Homeland Security (MHS) mission requirements. Multi-mission capability facilitates augmentation for other selected Coast Guard missions. 

MSST personnel receive training in Advanced Tactical Boat Operations and Anti-terrorism/ Force protection at the Special Missions Training Center located at Camp Lejeune , N.C. 

Modeled after the Port Security Unit (PSU) and Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) programs, MSSTs provide a complementary non-redundant capability designed to close critical security gaps in our nations strategic seaports. MSSTs are staffed to support continuous law enforcement operations both ashore and afloat. In addition, MSSTs: 

·         Jointly staffed to maximize effectiveness executing Port, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS) operations (enforce security zones, port state control boardings, protection of military outloads and major marine events, augment shoreside security at waterfront facilities, detect WMD weapons/agents, and participate in port level antiterrorism exercises). 

·         Provide enhanced port safety and security and law enforcement capabilities to the economic or military significant port where they are based. 

·         Deploy in support of National Special Security Events (NSSEs) requiring Coast Guard presence, such as OpSail, Olympics, Republican & Democratic National Conventions, major disasters or storm recovery operations. 

·         Prototype/employ specialized capabilities to enhance mission performance (K-9 program, radiation detectors, dive program, vertical insertion, running gear entangling systems, less –than-lethal weapons, etc). 

·         Deploy on board cutters and other naval vessels for port safety and security, drug law enforcement, migrant interdiction or other maritime homeland security mission requirements. 

·         Support Naval Coastal Warfare requirements during Homeland Defense (HLD) and in accordance with long standing agreements with DOD and the Combatant Commanders (protect strategic shipping, major naval combatants and critical infrastructure at home and abroad) 

Capabilities 

Maritime interdiction and law enforcement
Anti-terrorism/Force Protection
CBRN-E Detection
Vertical Insertion (commonly referred to as Fast Roping)
Search and Rescue (limited)
Port Protection/Anti-sabotage
Underwater Port Security
Canine Handling Teams (Explosives Detection)
Tactical Boat Operations NCW boat tactics
Non Permissive Compliant Boarding capability 

MSSTs
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MSST 91101 -- Seattle (Established 2002)
MSST 91102 -- Chesapeake, Va. (Established 2002). Renamed a MSRT in 2006
MSST 91103 -- Los Angeles/Long Beach (Established 2002)
MSST 91104 -- Houston/Galveston (Established 2002)
MSST 91105 -- San Francisco (Established 2003)
MSST 91106 -- Ft. Wadsworth, NY (Established 2003)
MSST 91107 -- Honolulu, HI (Established 2005)
MSST 91108 -- St. Marys, Ga. (Established 2003)
MSST 91109 -- San Diego, CA (Established 2005)
MSST 91110 -- Boston, MA (Established 2003)
MSST 91111 -- Anchorage (Established 2004)
MSST 91112 -- New Orleans (Established 2004)
MSST 91114 -- Miami, FL (Established 2005) 

Personnel & Equipment

Each MSST has 75 active duty personnel. Each team has six SAFE boats, three physical security teams, and two canine teams.

A MSRT is an enhanced MSST with pretty much double the capabilities of a MSST.

Port Security Units

Coast Guard Port Security Units (PSUs) are Coast Guard units staffed primarily with selected reservists.  They provide waterborne and limited land-based protection for shipping and critical port facilities both INCONUS and in theater.

PSUs can deploy within 24 hours and establish operations within 96 hours after initial call-up.  Each PSU has transportable boats equipped with dual outboard motors, and support equipment to ensure mobility and sustainability for up to 30 days.  Every PSU is staffed by a combination of reserve and active duty personnel.  PSUs require specialized training not available elsewhere in the Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reservists assigned to Port Security Units must complete a 2 week Basic Skills Course at the PSU Training Detachment in Camp LeJeune, NC.

In addition to their most recent support of homeland security operations around the country, PSUs were deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm in 1990.  They also served in Haiti during Operation Uphold Democracy in 1994.  In December 2000, PSU 309 from Port Clinton, OH was deployed to the Middle East to provide vital force protection for the Navy assets following the attack on the USS Cole.

PSU 301 Cape Cod Canal
PSU 305 Fort Eustis, VA 
PSU 307 St. Petersburg, FL 
PSU 308 Gulfport, MS
PSU 309 Port Clinton, Ohio 
PSU 311 Long Beach, CA
PSU 312 San Francisco, CA
PSU 313 Tacoma, WA
PSU Boothbay Harbor
PSU Boston
PSU Burlington
PSU Castle Hill
PSU Chatham
PSU Concord
PSU Fire Island
PSU Ft. Totten
PSU Gloucester
PSU Honolulu 
PSU Humboldt Bay 
PSU Jones Beach 
PSU Jonesport 
PSU Manasquan 
PSU Merrimac River 
PSU Montauk 
PSU Moriches 
PSU New Haven 
PSU Point Allerton
PSU Point Judith 
PSU Portland 
PSU Portsmouth Harbor 
PSU Providence 
PSU Rockaway 
PSU Rockland 
PSU San Diego 
PSU San Juan 
PSU Scituate 
PSU Shark River
PSU Shinnecock 
PSU South Portland
PSU Southwest Harbor 
PSU Training Detachment
PSU Woods Hole 

Maritime Force Protection Units

MFPUs provide enhanced security for U.S. Navy ballistic missile submarines within the units' homeport transit areas.  These submarines generally operate on the surface with other vessel traffic when entering or departing ship channels leading to their homeport, and the MFPU will provide additional security measures while operating under these conditions.   

MFPUs are single mission units that have broad law enforcement authority, including the authority to establish, patrol, and enforce exclusionary zones, naval vessel protective zones, restricted navigation areas, and security zones supporting naval operations. 

MFPUs
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MFPU Kings Bay, GA
MFPU Bangor, WA

MFPUs consist of an 87 foot cutter, small boats, and about 200 personnel.

National Strike Force

The National Strike Force’s (NSF) mission is to provide highly trained, experienced personnel and specialized equipment to Coast  Guard and other federal agencies to facilitate preparedness and response to oil and hazardous substance pollution incidents in order  to protect public health and the environment. The NSF’s area of responsibility covers all Coast Guard Districts and 
Federal Response Regions. 
 
The National Strike Force totals over 200 active duty, civilian, reserve, and auxiliary personnel and includes the National Strike Force  Coordination Center (NSFCC); the Atlantic Strike Team; the Gulf Strike Team; the Pacific Strike Team; and the Public Information  Assist Team (PIAT) located at the NSFCC.  

PACAREA TCC-3

The Transportable Communications Center (TCC) is a deployable communications command center. The TCC supports a wide scope of missions including law enforcement, search and rescue, and contingency communications to those area affected by natural disaster or other phenomena.

The TCC is equipped with: Three HF transceivers capable of 125-400 watts; Two VHF-FM Marine transceivers; Two UHF transceivers  and five programmable police band transceivers in the 400-800 MHz range. The TCC is equipped with a LST-5D providing a dual port  dama circuit over which one sat voice and one sat data circuit operate.

The TCC is equipped with a KWR-46 and a EPSBRT receiver/demultiplexer enabling operators to monitor  the HMCG broadcast and  receive Over The Air Receipts of keymat when deployed. The TCC is also equipped with phone patch capability in both clear and  encrypted modes.

Lastly, operators may monitor the marine weather fax via the TCC's weather fax receiver.

There are 3 free standing HF antennas and 2 police and fire band antennas. The crew consists of a TCC Leading Petty Officer and 3-5  crew members. The TCC is deployable by ground or HC-130.

When the TCC is jointly deployed with the National Strike Force Mobile Incident CP the combined unit is known as the Mobile Incident Command Center. 

CAMSLANT CONTINGENCY COMMS TEAM

(Source file http://www.uscg.mil/lantarea/camslant/CONTINGENCY.ppt)

A team consisting of an OSC, OS1, IT1, MK1 & two ET2’s that deploy w/mobile communications trailers or Transportable  Communications Centrals (TCC’s). 
There are two TCC’s: TMACC & TMMIC – BOTH are LANTAREA assets maintained and operated by the Contingency Comms Team  based out of CAMSLANT located in southern Chesapeake VA close to the VA/NC border. 
TMACC = Transportable Multi-Agency Communications Central 
TMMIC = Transportable Multi-Mission Communications Central

The TMACC & TMMIC provide comms support when temporary communications facilities are required. They deploy on short notice in  support of but not limited to: Natural Disasters (Hurricane relief, etc), Homeland Security OPS, SAR, law enforcement, & COTP OPS. 
The Contingency Team remains in B-6 status 24x7/365 for mission readiness. The TCC’s are coupled with rugged F-750 tow vehicles  and are also C-130 deployable to ensure rapid deployment in response to a variety of mission demands. 
 
What is the Contingency Comms Team? 

Commissioned in 1992, TMACC was developed to support joint and multi-agency operations. The TMACC is the larger of the two  TCC’s. The TMACC is equipped with a broad range of  communication and command and control systems that allow for  interoperability between Coast Guard, DOD, Customs, DEA, local  and state authorities. (Can accommodate 2-3 personnel  comfortably, normally manned by 2 personnel.) 
 
Commissioned in 1995, TMMIC was primarily developed to support Coast Guard missions, but can also work with other agencies.  TMMIC is the smaller of the two TCC’s. (Can accommodate 1 person comfortably, normally manned by 1 person. 2 person max.) 
 
Capabilities 

Both units provide capabilities to operate and monitor all Coast Guard frequencies; clear, protected, and secure. 
Both units provide multiple record messaging circuits. 
Both units can provide Internet, Intranet and limited SIPRNET Access. (dial-up) 
TMACC has some additional communication and system capabilities (i.e., ICE Imagery, Officer in Tactical Command Information  Exchange Subsystem (OTCIXS), and Customs Over The Horizon Enforcement Net (COTHEN). 
Both units can provide interoperability with other Federal, State, and Local frequencies.        
Both units provide capabilities to operate and monitor all Coast Guard frequencies; clear, protected, and secure.

Circuit/Capability - Equipment - Classification - Purpose 
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•	VHF/FM 138-174MHZ - Voice - Range: 0 to 50 miles - Motorola Spectra Radio - 3 shared with VHF/AM - Clear/DES 
 
Standard Coast Guard VHF radio capable of protected communications up to SBU (e.g., Channel 16, 22A, 23, 83, LANT LE.). 

•	VHF/AM  115-152MHZ - Voice - Range: 0 to 50 miles - Motorola Spectra Radio -  3 shared with VHF/FM - Clear/DES 
 
Standard Coast Guard VHF-AM aircraft radio (air-to-ground) capable of protected communications up to SBU. CAMSLANT  Contingency personnel will program these radios with frequencies provided by the requesting unit. 
 
•	UHF/FM  403-512MHZ - Voice -  Range: Ground – 15 to 100 miles; Aircraft 15 to 300+ miles - Motorola Spectra Radio -  2 ea -  Clear/DES 
 
Standard Coast Guard aircraft radio capable of protected communications.
 
•	HF  1.6-30MHZ SSB - Primary Voice - Range: 0 to 400+ miles - Micom-2R Transceiver - 1 ea - Clear/Secure 
 
Standard Coast Guard HF radio capable of secure communications up to Secret.  Can be used for HF messaging or any other High  Frequency requirement. 
 
•	MILSATCOM - DAMA Capable - LST-5D - 1 ea - Secure 
 
Coast Guard’s primary satellite voice system installed on cutters 110’s and above.  Circuits include HLS Net, JIATF Surface Net, and  JIATF Air Net. Load up to two channels – can only monitor one at a time. 
 
•	Satellite Telephone - Portable Iridium Phone - 1 ea - Clear/Secure
 
Capable of communications up to Secret. Can be used separately as a hand-held radio or as a stand-alone system in the TCC.  External antenna system is available.  Useful when phone lines are not available. 
 
•	Commercial Satellite Voice & Data - INMARSAT Mini-M - 1 ea - Clear/Secure 
 
Primarily used for voice.  May be used for data but is very slow (2.4kbps). 
 
•	Secure Voice Telephone - STE Phone - 1 ea - Secure 
 
Capable of voice, data up to classification of SECRET.   Dedicated landline desired but may be used in conjunction w/Mini-M. 
 
•	UHF/FM-AM 225-400MHZ – Voice - Range: Ground – 15 to 100 miles; Aircraft 15 to 300+ miles - URC-200/500 - 1 ea -  
Clear/Secure 
 
Standard Coast Guard Aircraft radio. 
 
BOTH CAN INTEROPERATE WITH FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL FREQUENCIES 
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•	UHF/AM 800MHZ - Public Safety Band - Range: 0 to 100 miles - Motorola Spectra - 1 ea - Clear 
 
Interoperable radio capable of communications with the local Police, Fire Departments, and various other Law Enforcement agencies. 
Must be programmed onsite to allow for interoperability. 
 
•	Cross-band patching - ACU-1000 coupled w/ Motorola Spectra - 1 ea - Clear/DES 
 
Enables different radios/frequencies to be patched together. Used to establish interoperable radio communications with local Police  Departments, Fire Departments, and other Law Enforcement agencies. 

BOTH PROVIDE MULTIPLE RECORD MESSAGING CIRCUITS
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•	HF  1.6-30MHZ - High Frequency Data Exchange (HFDX) - Range: 0 to 400+ miles - MICOM-2R Transceiver - 1 ea - Secure 
 
For sending/receiving both classified and unclassified message traffic via the HFDX messaging system. Same system used on the  cutter fleet (e.g., 210’s/110’s.) 
 
•	Satellite Data Exchange (SDX) - Mini-M Satellite Telephone - 1 ea - Secure 
 
Dial up system for sending/receiving both classified and unclassified message traffic (210’s & PATFORSWA). 
 
•	Fleet Satellite Broadcast - KWR-46 - 1 ea - Secure 
 
Receive only message traffic through Navy broadcast circuit up to Top Secret and capable of receiving Over-The-Air-Transfer (OTAT) of  cryptographic material. 
 
BOTH CAN PROVIDE INTERNET/INTRANET AND LIMITED SIPRNET ACCESS 
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•	Internet and CGDN+ - TACHYON Satellite - 1 ea - Clear 
 
Provides unclassified Internet/Intranet connectivity comparable to cable modem. Currently supports one terminal. 
 
•	SIPRNET/SIPRNET Chat - Secure Messaging Workstation (SMW) - 1 ea - Secure 
 
Dial up through CAMS Modem bank. Extremely limited at 33.3kbps. Primarily used for sending and receiving classified and  unclassified record message traffic. Allows SIPRNET connection via classified laptop computer. 

TMACC UNIQUE CAPABILITIES 
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•	ICE Imagery - Requires use of MILSATCOM - 1 ea - Secure 
 
Provides chat feature and ability to transfer pictures from CASPER equipped C-130s.  Uses MILSATCOM CASPER Net.  Streaming  video is not available due to limited bandwidth.   
 
•	OTCIXS  - Requires use of MILSATCOM - 1 ea - Secure 
 
Officer in Tactical Command Information Exchange Subsystem: allows for the transfer of messages, chat, vessel movements with  chart displays and areas. 
 
•	Customs Over The Horizon Enforcement Net (COTHEN)  - 1 ea - Clear/Secure 
 
High Frequency Automatic Link Establishment (HF/ALE) Network used by CG & Customs aircraft. Primarily used for air guards w/  CAMSLANT for C-130’s, Jay-hawk, Falcons, and C-130’s 

BOTH MISC 
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Each unit is provided with a GPS receiver to establish position and assist with satellite antenna alignment and a digital voice logger  capable of recording both data and voice circuits. 
Each unit may be deployed with a Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (DRASH) that is capable of acting as a command and control  center for a small staff.  Also included with the DRASH tents, are portable air conditioning units that are available upon request.  
Please note that the TMACC and TMMIC are self-supporting through the use of two diesel generators that provide power to all onboard  systems (including air conditioning) in the event that shore power is not available on site.  Within the trailers, the TMACC can  comfortably accommodate two watch standers and one individual typically mans the TMMIC during operations.  

Enhanced Mobile Incident Command Posts (eMICP)

(Source file: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-o/g-opr/On%20Scene/OSsummer2007.pdf)

The enhanced Mobile Incident Command Post (eMICP) is a trailer outfitted with temporary office and conference room facilities. The eMICP can be deployed alone or interfaced with the MCV to augment organic C4&IT capabilities. The eMICP provides a platform to conduct Coast Guard Command and Control, act as an incident command post, and support staff working an event. The eMICP is a conference room on wheels with a built in communications package to equip the conference room with Type I classified and Type III SBU (sensitive but unclassified) voice and data. The eMICP provides various communications systems along with twelve (12) work stations and a conference room table.

A tractor and a commercially licensed driver-team will tow the eMICP to any Continental United States (CONUS) location.

The first eMICP was delivered in November 2007.

Mobile Communications Vehicles (MCV)

(Source file: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-o/g-opr/On%20Scene/OSsummer2007.pdf)

The Mobile Communications Vehicle (MCV) can be deployed independently to provide robust communications to an established command center, or to an ad hoc environment such as a hotel room. It is designed to interface with a command center or eMICP to enhance classified and unclassified voice, and radio (HF, UHF, VHF) communications as well as provide voice and data interoperability with Coast Guard units, state, local, and federal interagency partners. The vehicle was designed to be C130J transportable to both CONUS and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) locations.

The first MCV is ecpedted to be delivered in summer 2008.

Portable Computer Store (PCS)

(Source file: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-o/g-opr/On%20Scene/OSsummer2007.pdf)

The Portable Computer Store (PCS) is a contingency cache of six kits totaling 30 Standard Workstation III (SWIII) laptops and six routers which can be used to augment resources at a unit for surge operations, or establish a limited Local Area Network (LAN) in a temporary command and control facility. As a deployable kit, each PCS provides the critical equipment necessary for users to access vital business and operational tools. Each PCS kit contains a 16-port Voice Protocol Network capable router, five SWIII laptop computers, and necessary power supplies. Users may directly connect the laptops to existing Coast Guard Data Network plus (CGDN+) connections in Coast Guard facilities, or access CGDN+ through the internet using remote access services. The router enables up to 15 machines to share a single data connection for access to the Internet or CGDN+. Each user must have a remote access token to facilitate CGDN+ access when not directly connected to a CGDN+.

Portable SIPRNet (PS)

(Source file: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-o/g-opr/On%20Scene/OSsummer2007.pdf)

The Portable SIPRNet (PS) provides secure communications up to the level of SECRET. The portable SIPRNet asset consists of standard approved image laptops, a satellite terminal and network equipment necessary to provide connections to SIPRNet at remote locations. It is housed in flyaway cases that can be transported by two personnel as carry on baggage on commercial aircraft. PS can be deployed independently or as a module that plugs into the eMICP and MCV.

Telecommunications & Information Systems Command (TISCOM)

Coast Guard Telecommunication and Information Systems Command (TISCOM) located in Alexandria, Virginia, provides telecommunications, electronics, and information systems support to the Coast Guard. The Command is the Coast Guard's lead developer of voice and data communications systems. Building modern digital communication networks, integrating computer technology into the Coast Guard's daily routine is our primary responsibility. The focus of the TISCOM team of engineers, technicians, and support staff is to solve today's information technology problems through timely, quality service to the field. 

TISCOM is organized into ten divisions: Administration, Ceremonial Honor Guard, Facilities Engineering, Workstation Engineering, INFOSYS Operations, Information Assurance, Telecommunication Operations, Network Engineering, Radio Systems and DMS (Defense Message System). 

The Telecomm Operations Division has three Branches. This division manages the Coast Guard's voice, data and message telecommunication systems and services (FTS2000, Coast Guard Data Network, etc.) This Division also serves as the facility manager and maintains configuration control for Communication Stations, Communication Centers and coordination centers. 

The Systems Support Branch maintains a Coast Guard wide HOTLINE desk for telecomm systems. 

The Telecomm Systems Management Branch provides life cycle management and electronics equipment support for assigned telecommunication equipment. In addition, this Branch is responsible for telecommunication configuration management. 

The Communications Services Branch supports the operation and management of voice and message telecommunication systems throughout the Coast Guard. It is the facility manager for fixed and mobile communications facilities. This Branch also serves as the account manager for all national level voice and data telecommunication services. 

The Network Engineering Division is responsible for executing telecommunication engineering projects and related electronics and computer systems projects. Executing includes design, test/evaluations, procurement, delivery and installation. 

The Radio Systems Division designs, develops, procures, tests, and installs all short and long range radio systems to meet established requirements 

The DMS Division is responsible for overall development and implementation of a Multi-Year initiative to automate and streamline the Coast Guard Communication System. The Defense Message System is scheduled to replace the Automated Digital Network (AUTODIN) in December 1999. View the DMS Primer as a MS Word document -- download DMSPrimer.zip (228k), or view the document through your web browser as an HTML file. 

The Information Systems Directorate (ISD) is responsible for handling contractual and technical issues associated with the Standard Workstation under the direction of the Information Systems Director. 

This Directorate is organized into three areas: Workstation Engineering, INFOSYS Operations and Information Assurance. 

The Workstation Engineering Division is responsible for Standard Workstation Three (SWIII) Configuration Management, Standard Workstation Image, SWIII server architecture/ implementation, SWIII architecture documentation, SWIII Contract hardware/software evaluation, New Technology, and SWIII Software Certification. 

The INFOSYS Operations Division is responsible for the SWIII Help Desk, Exchange, and E-Mail help. 

The Information Assurance Division provides secure telecommunication support for the Coast Guard coordinating cryptographic keying material and equipment needs for the Coast Guard. It also serves as the NATO sub-registry for the Coast Guard.	

Operations Systems Center

The Operations Systems Center (OSC) is a government-owned, contractor-operated unit with the primary function of providing full life-cycle support for operationally-focused Coast Guard Automated Information Systems. These systems support the Coast Guard’s five strategic missions: Protection of Natural Resources, National Defense, Maritime Safety, Mobility, and Security. 

At the OSC’s establishment in 1991, 45 full-time staff members supported five mission-critical information systems. Today, there are over 340 full-time staff members operating, maintaining, developing, and/or providing user support for over 35 enterprise-wide information systems. Team OSC, comprised of Active Duty Military, Federal Civilian, Contractors, and Reservists, provides technical support to Coast Guard Program Managers concerning these systems, to ensure proper system operation, analyze needs, and recommend configuration changes.

Rescue 21 Program

Source: Coast Guard Fact Sheet

The U.S. Coast Guard is replacing its outdated communications system in a project titled Rescue 21.

The Coast Guard’s current backbone communications network is the National Distress and Response System (NDRS). Established more than 30 years ago, this VHF-FM-based radio communication system has a range of up to 20 nautical miles along most of the U.S. shoreline.

While this system has served the Coast Guard well over the years, it consists of out-of-date and non-standard equipment with many limitations. These include:

•	Imprecise direction finding capability. 
•	Numerous geographic coverage gaps. 
•	Lack of interoperability — for example, with other emergency response services. 
•	Single-channel radio operation, which prohibits the ability to receive radio calls when the system is previously engaged in a transmission.

To address the limitations of the current communications system, the Coast Guard has implemented a $611 million program: Rescue 21.

Rescue 21 will replace a wide range of aging, obsolete VHF-FM radio communications equipment and will revolutionize how the Coast Guard communicates and carries out its various missions. The system offers:

•	Enhanced VHF-FM and UHF (line-of-site) coverage, for more certain reception of distress calls. 
•	Position localization — within 2 degrees — of VHF-FM transmissions, so rescue vessels have a dramatically smaller area to search. 
•	An increase in the number of voice and data channels from one to six, allowing watchstanders to conduct multiple operations. No longer will a single caller in distress — or worse, a hoax caller — prevent another caller from getting through. 
•	Protected communications for all Coast Guard operations. 
•	Position tracking of certain Coast Guard assets such as boats and cutters. 
•	Digital voice recording with immediate, enhanced playback, improving the chances for unclear messages to be understood. 
•	Improved interoperability among the Coast Guard and federal, state, and local partners, so additional resources can be added to rescue operations as needed. 
•	Digital selective calling (DSC), an alternate distress communication system used internationally on Channel 70. If properly registered with a Mobile Maritime Service Identity (MMSI) number and interfaced with GPS, the DSC radio signal transmits vital vessel information, position, and the nature of distress (if entered) at the push of a button. Please note that the Coast Guard will be DSC-enabled only where and when Rescue 21 is fully rolled-out. 

Rescue 21 will provide the U.S. with a maritime distress and response communications system comparable to state-of-the-art systems in Great Britain and Norway, only on a much grander geographic scale. The Coast Guard’s new system will also rival the land-based systems that many state and local emergency services already have in place.

By replacing outdated technology with a fully integrated communications system that bridges interoperability gaps, Rescue 21 boosts the ability to protect boaters and the nation’s coasts. Saving lives and providing homeland security are both vital missions in the 21st century.

Where and When Rescue 21 will be Implemented

Rescue 21 is operational in the following Regions: 
Atlantic City, NJ 
Eastern Shore, MD 

Rescue 21 construction is complete and testing is in progress in the following regions: 
Mobile, AL 
St. Petersburg, FL 

Rescue 21 is under construction in the following regions: 
Seattle, WA 
Port Angeles, WA 

Coast Guard Funding & Budgets

FY 09 Budget Request
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The FY 09 budget request asks for $6.2 billion for Operating Expenses and $990 million for Deepwater as follows:

$327 million for aircraft
$243 million for surface ships
$611 million for SAR
$722 million for drug interdiction

AIRCRAFT
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$86.7 million for delivery of two HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft

$64.5 million for 22 MH-65C helicopter conversions

$52.7 million for 8 HH-60 helicopter upgrades

$24.5 million for sensor upgrades for 9 HC-130s and center wing box replacements for 5 aircraft

$6.9 million for Armed Helicopter Follow-On/Atlantic Area Aviation Deployment Center to provide for the maintenance and upkeep of AUF equipment. The LANTAREA Deployment Center will serve as the replacement for HITRON

$24 million in operations funding for 4 HC-144A aircraft

SURFACE
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$353.7 million for NSC cutter #4

$115.3 million for 3 Fast Response Cutters

$35.5 million for upgrades of 5 Medium Endurance Cutters

$30.8 million for overhaul of four 110-foot patrol boats

$2.4 million for 3 cutter small boats

$64 million for 14 Response Boats-Medium

C4ISR
---------
$88.1 million for C4ISR items

$87.6 million for the Rescue 21 program

$7.1 million for upgrades for legacy cutters, boats, aircraft, and operations centers

FY 08 Budget Appropriation
-------------------------------------------
The FY 08 budget appropriation provided for $5.9 billion for Operating Expenses and $1.1 billion for Acquisition, Construction and Improvements.

FY 08 Appropriation Breakdown
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AIRCRAFT
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$11.5 million to increase the HH-65 fleet by 7 helicopters for the National Capital Region air defense mission

$170 million for 3 more HC-144A maritime patrol aircraft

$57.3 million for HH-60 conversion

$18.9 million for HC-130H sustainment

$50.8 million for HH-65 conversion

$24.6 million for Airborne Use of Force equipment to outfit 42 MH-65Cs and 7 MH-60Js

$5.8 million for missionization and fleet introduction of the C-130Js. The missionization project has experienced an increase in estimated cost that exceeds 8% of the total contracted cost.  Pending approval of a remediation plan to address the cost overrun, Coast Guard does not intend to expend funds missionizing C-130J four through six.

C4ISR
----------
$89.6 million for C4ISR

$2.5 million for 12 HF transmitters

$3.6 million for planning and design of an expansion to the Coast Guard Operations System Center.

$80.3 million for the Rescue 21 communications upgrade program

$12 million for Nationwide Automatic Identification System

SURFACE
----------------
$165.7 million for the National Security Cutter (NSC) for NSC #3 and #4

$11.5 million for Coast Guard to pilot an intensive maintenance regime for 110-foot Island Class patrol boats in District Seven.  The additional funding provided will allow eight 110-foot patrol  boats home-ported in Miami, Key West and St. Petersburg, Florida to operate an additional 3,200 hours per year.

$45 million for the response boat medium (RB-M) to support the acquisition of 14 additional RB-Ms.

FY 07 Budget Appropriation
-----------------------------------------------------
The final FY 07 budget appropriation allocates $7.8 billion to the Coast Guard. This includes $1.066 billion for Deepwater. Operating expenses are funded at $5.48 billion.

The bill includes $1.33 billion for acquisition, construction and improvements; $16 million to remove or repair bridges; $17 million for research and development; $122 million for reserve training; and $1.063 billion for retired pay.
  
The funding request for a new Coast Guard headquarters complex in Washington, D.C. was deleted until the Homeland Security Department has finalized plans for moving other agencies to the space.

Lawmakers included $127 million to speed up development of the Fast Response Cutter to replace the 110-foot patrol boats.

The acquisitions account also includes $15 million for a new HH-60 Jayhawk to replace CG 6020 which was lost during a search and rescue mission in Alaska in December 2004 and $49 million for avionics upgrades and a service life extension project for the HH-60s.

The appropriation also funds the purchase an HC-235, develop the Eagle Eye unmanned aerial vehicle, and fund a construction of a new national security cutter. 

FY 07 Budget Request
-------------------------------------------
USCG budget request for FY 07 is $7.1 billion ($8.4 billion when including retired pay). This includes $934.4 million for the Deepwater program modernization and $5.5 billion for operating expenses.

FY 07 Deepwater Spending Plan Breakdown
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AIRCRAFT
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$16.1 million for HC-130J missionization and funds 2,000 flight hours

$77.6 million for the HC-235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft program. This includes procurement and missionization of one CASA CN-235  300M Maritime Patrol Aircraft and funding for logistics to make two air stations operational using the new MPAs. 

$4.9 million for the VTOL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VUAV) program to buy one Ship Control Station (SCS) and one Ground Control Station (GCS)

$49.3 million for HH-60Js to upgrade their avionics, radar, FLIR, and extend their service life. It also funds the arming of two more HH-60s.

$32.4 million to complete replacement of HH-65 engines

$25.7 million for Airborne Use of Force equipment for 34 HH-65Cs at seven air stations

$30.5 million to fund operations for 29 helicopters outfitted for Airborne Use of Force, provide 600 flight hours for three covert surveillance aircraft, and 3,500 flight hours for three HC-235s

$60.5 million to fund operations of 5 HH-65 helicopters for National Capital Region air defense. The helicopters are to be forward deployed at CGAS Atlantic City.

$54 million for  avionics modernization and surface-search radar replacement for 16 HC-130H long-range search aircraft 

C4ISR
----------
$60.8 million for C4ISR upgrades and maintenance support for SIPRNET (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) capability on Deepwater cutters to allow for transmission and reception of classified intelligence and information

$17 million for domain awareness programs to include SIPRNET, Sector Command Centers and counter-intelligence

$11.2 million for nationwide Automatic Identification System (AIS) upgrades

$39.6 million for Rescue 21 communications modernization program

SURFACE
----------------
National Security Cutter (NSC) - $417.8 million - Funds the Full Operational Capability of NSC #1 and the construction and long lead  items for NSC #4

$41.6 million for the production of the first 140 foot Fast Response Cutter

$24.7 million for Medium Response Boat - will fund 180 small boats to replace 41 foot boats currently in service

$1.2 million for production of one Long Range Interceptor (LRI, 36-foot small boat) and one Short Range Prosecutor (SRP, 24-foot small boat)

Surface Legacy Sustainment/Enhancements $37.8 million - Funds the Maintenance Effectiveness Project (MEP) for 270’ and 210’  Medium Endurance Cutters (WMEC), which includes replacing major sub-systems such as small boat davits, oily water separators,  air conditioning & refrigeration plants, and evaporators and upgrade of main propulsion control and monitoring systems.

$66.8 million for surface operations (fuel & maintenance) 

$4.7 million for one prototype Maritime Security Mission Team (MSRT) with two Direct Action Sections (DAS) to provide 24/7 capability

LOGISTICS
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$42.3 million for the Logistics Information Management System

$2.5 million for HF communications recapitalization to replace 88 HF transmitters

$50.2 million for a new Coast Guard headquarters building

$29.1 million for shore facilities

The FY 07 budget request also calls for:

•	Phase 1 of termination of the LORAN ATN program

•	Decom USCGC GENTIAN

•	Decom USCGC STORIS and replace it in Kodiak with USCGC MUNRO

FY 06 Budget Appropriation
------------------------------------------------------
The final FY06 Coast Guard budget appropriation is $6.8 billion. $933.1 million allocated for the Deepwater program.

FY 06 Budget Request
-------------------------------------------
USCG budget request for FY06 was $6.9 billion, an 11.4-percent increase over the comparable 2005 level. This includes:

$1.9 billion for the Coast Guard’s Port, Waterways, and Coastal Security mission, to fund a variety of high-priority Coast Guard initiatives like armed, high-speed boats in ports with liquefied natural gas terminals, further implementation of the Automatic Identification System to track sea-going vessels and enhance Maritime Domain Awareness, new weapons systems for the Coast Guard’s helicopter fleet, and implementation of the Common Operating Picture to enable Coast Guard assets to work better
together.

$515 Million for SAR

$653 Million for drug interdiction

$966,000,000 shall be available until September 30, 2010, for the Integrated Deepwater Systems program.

$966M FY06 Deepwater Spending Plan Details
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AIRCRAFT
----------------
Deepwater aircraft funding request for FY06 is $259 million. Which breaks down as follows:

Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) - No funding requested in FY06. Three HC-235s were ordered last year with an option for five more.

VTOL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VUAV) $57 million - Funds production of the third VUAV, the Full Operational Capability and  missionization of the first three VUAVs, and acquisition of ground control technology and training.

HH-65 Re-engine $133.1 million - Purchases and installs engines. Restores safety and reliability of aircraft power plant.

HH-60 Avionics $25 million Upgrades - HH-60J avionics suite, aircraft electrical wiring, and connectors.

HH-60 SLEP $6.3 million - Extends service life by replacing fittings, electrical wiring, and structural elements.

HH-60 Radar/FLIR Replacement $5.9 million - Replaces weather/search radar and upgrades FLIR 2000 thermal imaging system.

HC-130 Electronics Upgrade $16.3 million - Upgrades avionics, MILSATCOM equipment, and weather radar.

HC-130 Search Radar $15.4 million - Replaces search radar.

C4ISR
----------
C4ISR $ 74.4 million
Common Operating Picture (COP) # 32 million - Funds C4ISR Increment 3 which results in greater functionality of the standard  Command and Control System (CG-C2) used aboard cutters, aircraft and shore assets.

Cutter Upgrades - C4ISR 4 $36 million - C4ISR hardware and software improvements for 270’ and 210’ Medium Endurance Cutters
(WMEC) including Boarding Party Communications, Law Enforcement/Marine Band Radio, MF/HF Frequency Band Voice & Data  Automatic Link Establishment (MF/HF ALE) Radio, UHF band Navy Data Link Radio, and replaces the Radio Direction Finding (RDF)  System and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder & Interrogator System.

Shore Sites 2 $6.4 million - Procurement, testing, and installation of Medium and High Frequency Band Automatic Link
Establishment (MF/HF ALE) infrastructure at Communications Area Master Stations and Communications Stations.

SURFACE
----------------
Surface $522.4 million

National Security Cutter (NSC) $368 million - Funds the Full Operational Capability of NSC #1 and the construction and long lead  items for NSC #3.

Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Complete Design $108 million - Completes the design and acquires select long lead items for the lead  ship.

IDS Patrol Boats- Fast Response Cutter $7.5 million - Funds Initial Operation Capability for the lead ship.

IDS Small Boats - Long Range Interceptor $1.4 million - Production of two LRIs, one each for NSCs #2 and #3.

Surface Legacy Sustainment/Enhancements $37.5 million - Funds the Maintenance Effectiveness Project (MEP) for 270’ and 210’  Medium Endurance Cutters (WMEC), which includes replacing major sub-systems such as small boat davits, oily water separators,  air conditioning & refrigeration plants, and evaporators and upgrade of main propulsion control and monitoring systems.
270' MEP ($7.5M per Hull) 3 $22.5 million
210' MEP ($5M per Hull) 3 $15.0 million

LOGISTICS
------------------
Facilities Required for Future Asset Deployments $10.1 million - Construction of MPA hangar at ATC Mobile, the OCCSU and pier upgrades at Alameda, CA, and an addition to CG Communication Master Station, Atlantic (CAMSLANT) in Chesapeake, VA

USCG Sector/Station List

LANTAREA

CAMSLANT Chesapeake
Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic (MLCLANT)
ISC Portsmouth
Training Center Cape May
Training Center Yorktown
Aviation Technical Training Center Elizabeth City
Atlantic Area Deployment Center, Jacksonville, FL
PSU 301, Cape Cod, MA
PSU 305, Fort Eustis, VA
PSU 309, Port Clinton, OH

District 1:

LORAN Station Caribou, ME 
LORAN Station Nantucket, MA
CGAS Cape Cod, MA  
Sector Northern New England
	MSFO Belfast, ME
	MSFO New Castle, NH (Portsmouth)
	Station Boothbay Harbor, ME
	Station Burlington, VT
	Station Portsmouth Harbor, NH
	Station South Portland, ME
	ANT Portland
	Sector Field Office Southwest Harbor 
		Station Eastport, ME
		Station Jonesport, ME
		Station Southwest Harbor, ME
		ANT Southwest Harbor
		Station Rockland, ME
Sector Boston 
	Station Merrimack River, MA
	Station Gloucester, MA
	Station Boston, MA
	Station Point Allerton, MA
	Station Scituate, MA
	Light Station Boston, MA
Sector Southeastern New England
	Station Provincetown, MA
	Station Chatham, MA
	Station Cape Cod Canal, MA
	Station Woods Hole, MA
	Station Brant Point, MA
	Station Menemsha, MA
	Station Castle Hill, RI
	Station Point Judith, RI
	MSFO Cape Cod
	MSFO New Bedford
	ANT Bristol
	ANT Woods Hole
Sector Long Island Sound 
	ANT Long Island Sound
	MSD Coram 
	Station Eaton's Neck
	Station New Haven, CT
	Station New London, CT
	Sector Field Office Moriches  
		ANT Moriches
		Station Fire Island, NY
		Station Jones Beach, NY
		Station Montauk, NY
Sector New York, NY
	ANT Saugerties
	ANT New York
	Station New York, NY
	Station Sandy Hook, NJ
	Station Shinnecock, NY

District 5:

CGAS Atlantic City
CGAS Elizabeth City
LORAN Station Wilmington, NC
Sector Baltimore
	Station Annapolis, MD 
	Station St. Inigoes, MD
	Station Crisfield, MD
	Station Curtis Bay, MD
	Station Washington, DC
	Station Oxford, MD
	Station Stillpond, MD
	Station IMARV Taylor's Island
Sector Delaware Bay
	Station Philadelphia, PA
	SARDET Salem, NJ
	Sector Field Office Atlantic City
		Station Atlantic City, NJ
		Station Barnegat Inlet, NJ
		Station Beach Haven, NJ (seasonal)
		Station Cape May, NJ
		Station/SARDET Fortescue, NJ (seasonal)
		Station Great Egg, NJ (seasonal)
		Station Manasquan, NJ
		SARDET Roosevelt Island, NJ (seasonal)
		Station Sharks River, NJ (seasonal)
		Station Townsend Inlet, NJ (seasonal)
Sector Hampton Roads
	Station Little Creek, VA
	Station Cape Charles, VA
	Station Portsmouth, VA
	Station Milford Haven, VA
	Sector Field Office Eastern Shore
		Station Chincoteague, VA
		Station Wachapreague, VA
		Station Indian River Inlet, DE
		Station Ocean City, MD
Sector North Carolina
	MSU Wilmington, NC
	Station Fort Macon, NC
	Station Wrightsville Beach, NC
	Station Emerald Isle, NC
	Station Hobucken, NC
	Station Oak Island, NC
	Station Ocracoke, NC (to be closed)
	Station Oregon Inlet, NC
	Station Hatteras Inlet, NC
	Station Elizabeth City, NC
	Sector Field Office Cape Hatteras

District 7:

CGAS Miami
CGAS Savannah
AIRFAC Charleston
CGAS Clearwater
CGAS Key West
MFPU Kings Bay, GA
Sector Charleston
	Station Charleston, SC
	Station Georgetown, SC
	Station Tybee Island, GA
	Station Brunswick, GA
	MSU Savannah, GA
Sector Miami
	Station Miami Beach, FL
	Station Fort Lauderdale, FL
	Station Lake Worth Inlet, FL
	Station Fort Pierce, FL
Sector St. Petersburg
	Station Yankeetown, FL
	Station Sand Key, FL
	Station St. Petersburg, FL
	Station Cortez, FL
	Station Fort Myers Beach, FL
Sector Key West
	Station Key West, FL
	Station Marathon, FL
	Station Islamadora, FL
Sector Jacksonville
	Station Mayport, FL
	Station New Smyrna Beach, FL
	Station Port Canaveral, FL
Sector San Juan
	CGAS Borinquen
	Station San Juan, PR

District 8:

CGAS New Orleans
ATC Mobile
LORAN Station Boise City (Felt, OK)
LORAN Station Dana, IN
LORAN Station Las Cruces, NM
LORAN Station Gillette, WY
LORAN Station Malone, FL
LORAN Station Raymonville, TX 
LORAN Station Grangeville, LA
LORAN Station Baudette, MN
LORAN Station Seneca (Romulus, NY)
Gulf Coast Primary Crew Assembly Facility, Pascagoula, MS
Sector Corpus Christi
	CGAS Corpus Christi
	Station South Padre Island, TX
	Station Port Aransas, TX
	Station Port O'Connor, TX
	LORAN Station Raymondville, TX
	LORAN Station Las Cruces, NM
Sector Houston-Galveston, TX
	CGAS Houston
	Station Freeport (Surfside, TX)
	Station Sabine, TX
	MSU Lake Charles, LA
	MSU Port Arthur, TX
	Sector Field Office Galveston, TX
		Station Galveston, TX
Sector Mobile, AL
	Station Dauphin Island (Mobile, AL)
	Station Pascagoula, MS
	Station Destin, FL
	Station Panama City, FL
	Station Pensacola, FL
	LORAN Station Malone, FL
Sector New Orleans, LA
	Station New Orleans, LA
	Station Grand Isle, LA
	Station Venice, LA
	Station Gulfport, MS
	LORAN Station Grangeville, LA
	MSU Baton Rogue, LA
	MSU Houma, LA
	MSU Morgan City, LA
Sector Ohio Valley (Louisville, KY)
	SSD Chattanooga, TN
	SSD Hickman, KY
	SSD Owensboro, KY
	SSD Paris Landing, TN
	SSD Sewickly, PA
	MSU Huntington, WV
		MSD Cincinnati, OH
	MSU Paducah, KY
		MSD Nashville, TN
	MSU Pittsburgh, PA
Sector Upper Mississippi River (Keokuk, IA)
	LORAN Station Gillette, WY
Sector Lower Mississippi River (Memphis, TN)
	MSD Greenville
	MSD Fort Smith
	MSD Vicksburg

District 9:

CGAS Detroit
CGAS Traverse City
Sector Buffalo
	Station Alex Bay
	Station Sackets Harbor, NY
	Station Oswego, NY
	Station Sodus Point
	Station Rochester, NY
	Station Niagara, NY
	Station Buffalo, NY
	Station Erie, PA
	Station Ashtabula
	Station Fairport
	LORAN Station Seneca, NY
	MSU Cleveland, OH
Sector Detroit
	Station Tawas, MI 
	Station Saginaw River, MI 
	Station Harbor Beach, MI 
	Station Port Huron, MI 
	Station St. Clair Shores, MI 
	Station Belle Isle, MI 
	Station Toledo, OH 
	Station Marblehead, OH 
	Station Lorain, OH 
	Station Cleveland Harbor, OH 
	MSU Toledo, OH
 Sector Lake Michigan
	Station Sturgeon Bay
	Station Green Bay
	Station Two Rivers 
	Station Sheboygan 
	Station Milwaukee 
	Station Kenosha 
	Station Wilmette Harbor 
	Station Calumet Harbor 
	MSU Chicago
	Sector Field Office Grand Haven
		Station Charlevoix 
		Station Frankfort 
		Station Manistee 
		Station Ludington  
		Station Muskegon  
		Station Grand Haven  
		Station Holland  
		Station St. Joseph  
		Station Michigan City  
Sector Sault Ste Marie
	Station Bayfield, WI
	Station Duluth, MN
	Station Marquette, MI
	Station Portage, MI
	Station St Ignace, MI
	MSU Duluth, MI
	ISD Sault Ste Marie, MI

PACAREA

CAMSPAC Point Reyes
Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific (MLCP)
ISC Alameda
Training Center Petaluma, CA
Pacific Area Training Team
PSU 311

District 11:

CGAS San Francisco 
CGAS Sacramento 
CGAS Los Angeles
Station Lake Tahoe 
LORAN Station Fallon, NV
LORAN Station Middletown, CA
LORAN Station Searchlight, NV
Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach
	Station Los Angeles, CA 
	Station Morro Bay, CA
	Station Channel Islands Harbor, CA
Sector San Diego
	CGAS San Diego
	Station San Diego, CA
Sector San Francisco
	Station San Francisco, CA
	Station Golden Gate, CA
	Station Monterey, CA
	Station Rio Vista, CA
	Station Bodega Bay, CA
	Station Vallejo, CA
	CGAS Humboldt Bay
	Station Humboldt Bay, CA
	Station Noyo River, CA

District 13:

LORAN Station Havre, MT
LORAN Station George (Quincy, WA)
MFPU Bangor, WA
Sector Seattle
	Station Seattle, WA
	CGAS Port Angeles
	Station Port Angeles, WA
	Station Neah Bay, WA
	Station Quillayute River, WA
	Station Bellingham, WA
Sector Portland 
	CGAS North Bend
	CGAS Astoria
	Station Portland, OR
	Station Chetco River
	Station Coos Bay
	Station Umpqua River
	Station Yaquina Bay
	Station Depoe Bay
	Station Coquille River
	Station Siuslaw River
	Station Tillamook Bay
	Station Cape Disappointment
	Station Grays Harbor

District 14:

CGAS Barbers Point
Sector Honolulu
	Base Sand Island, HI
	ISC Sand Island
	Station Maui
Sector Guam

District 17:

CGAS Kodiak 
CGAS Sitka 
AIRFAC Cordova 
Communications Station Kodiak, AK 
LORAN Station Attu, AK 
LORAN Station Kodiak, AK 
LORAN Station Port Clarence, AK 
LORAN Station Shoal Cove, AK 
LORAN Station St. Paul Island, AK - HH-60J forward deployment site
LORAN Station Tok, AK 
Sector Juneau
	Station Juneau, AK
	Station Ketchikan, AK 
Sector Anchorage
	MSU Valdez, AK
	Station Valdez, AK 

DEPLOYABLE OPERATIONS GROUP

MSST 91101 -- Seattle
MSST 91102 -- Chesapeake, Va.
MSST 91103 -- Los Angeles/Long Beach
MSST 91104 -- Houston/Galveston
MSST 91105 -- San Francisco
MSST 91106 -- Ft. Wadsworth, NY
MSST 91107 -- Honolulu, HI
MSST 91108 -- St. Marys, Ga.
MSST 91109 -- San Diego, CA 
MSST 91110 -- Boston, MA 
MSST 91111 -- Anchorage 
MSST 91112 -- New Orleans 
MSST 91114 - Miami
National Strike Force
Maritime Security Response Team
Port Security Units

CAMSLANT/CAMSPAC HF Transmitter Sites
(Public Information in FCC Docs)

COMMSTA Boston, Maspee, MA  - 41º 24' 00" N 070º 18' 57" W
CAMSLANT Chesapeake, VA - 36º 33' 59" N 076º 15' 23" W
COMMSTA Miami, Miami, FL - 25º 36' 58" N 080º 23' 04" W
COMMSTA New Orleans, Belle Chasse, LA - 29º 52' 40" N 089º 54' 46" W
CAMSPAC Point Reyes, CA - 38º 06' 00" N 122º 55' 48" W
COMMSTA Honolulu, Wahiawa, HI - 21º 31' 08" N 157º 59' 28" W
COMMSTA Kodiak, Kodiak, AK - 57º 04' 26" N 152º 28' 20" W
GUAM, Finegayan, GU - 13º 53' 08" N 144º 50' 20" E

Coast Guard Terminology

AIRSTA			Coast Guard Air Station
AMARG		Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group, Davis Monthan AFB
AMVER			Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System
ARSC			Aircraft Supply & Repair Center, Elizabeth City, NC
BLACKJACK		HH-65 on National Capital Region air defense mission
BENCHMARK		Term for reference point (used to pass position)
CAMSLANT      		Communications Area Master Station Atlantic, Chesapeake, VA
CAMSPAC       		Communications Area Master Station Pacific, Point Reyes, CA
CASPER		C-130 Airborne Sensory Palletized Electronic Reconnaissance equipment
CHARLIE		Copy, Clear (as in affirmative)
COMMSTA		Communications Station
DMB			Data Marker Buoy
DOLPHIN       		HH-65C
DRAGON		HH-65C
ELT			Emergency Locator Transmitter
eMICP			Enhanced Mobile Incident Command Post
EPIRB			Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
ESD			Electronics Support Detachment
FALCON ##     		HU-25
FLIR			Forward-Looking Infra-red
FOXTROT ##    		HU-25
FOXTROT MIKE		"FM" Frequency, most often VHF Marine Band
HAWK ##		USCG callsign
HERK ##       		HC-130H
HOMEPLATE           	Aircraft's home airfield
HOTEL/HIGH FOX	High Frequency Radio
IN THE BLIND		Sending message without hearing response
JAYHAWK ##    	HH-60J
JULIET ##     		HH-60J
KILO ##			MH-65C
KINGBUSTERS ##	USCG small boats
LANDLINE		Standard Telephone
LIMA CHARLIE		Loud and Clear
LE PATROL		Law Enforcement Patrol
MEDEVAC		Medical Evacuation
MCV			Mobile Communications Vehicle
MSD			Marine Safery Detachment (subordinate to an MSO)
MSO                 	Marine Safety Office
NOVEMBER ##		HC-144A
NVG                 	Night Vision Goggles
OMNI ##       		HC-130 on a law enforcement mission
OPBAT               	Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos joint counterdrug operation (USCG, DEA, & CBP)
PANTHER       		Joint DEA/USCG counterdrug ops center, Nassau, Bahamas
PCS			Portable Computer Store
PIW                 		Person(s) In Water
POB                 	People/Persons On Board
PPR                 		Prior Permission Required
PS			Portable SIPRNet
RESCUE        		USCG aircraft on actual SAR mission
RCC                 		Rescue Coordination Center
RTB                 		Return To Base
SABER         		USCG Auxiliary Aircraft
SAR CASE            	Search And Rescue Mission
SARSAT              	Search And Rescue Satellite
SCN                 		Systems Coordination Net (HF Ship-Shore Radio)
SHARK ##      		USCG Cutter
SITREP              	Situation Report
SLDMB               	Self-Locating Datum Marker Buoy
SOB                 	Souls On Board, older term for POB often used by USCG
SSD			Shoreside Support Detachments
STINGRAY ##   		HU-25 now also being used by MH-68As
SWORDFISH ##  	HH-60J, also used by HU-25 Falcons on Cape Cod
TCC                 		Transportable Communications Center 	
THUNDER ##    		Possible MSST Team callsign
UNIFORM HOTEL       	Ultra High Frequency Radio
VICTOR SIERRA	Sector search by single asset
ZEAL ##		HH-65C

Links of Interest

USCG homepage: http://uscg.mil/

An excellent unofficial USCG blog: http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/

Coast Guard Report: http://coastguardreport.org/

Remote Pacific coast VHF radio: http://www.shiptoshoreradio.com/

Coast Guard news: https://www.piersystem.com/external/index.cfm?cid=786

Track ship movements on your computer: http://shipplotter.com/

ShipCom LLC: http://www.shipcom.com

SARSAT: http://www.sarsat.noaa.gov/

USCG Amateur Radio Net: http://www.uscgradio.net/

AMVER: http://www.amver.com/

The Coast Guard Channel: http://www.coastguardchannel.com/index.shtml

Coast Guard News: http://www.coastguardnews.com/

Fred's Place: http://www.fredsplace.org/

Sources: Various USCG fact sheets, hazegray.org, US Navy League Seapower 2008 Almanac, ACP-113(AG), Hugh Stegman's Federal Callsign List, various data from the old WUN List