What is the purpose of the United States Coast Guard?
Q: What is the purpose of the United States Coast Guard?
A: The purpose of the United States Coast Guard is to protect the people, environment, industry and security of the United States on seas, lakes and rivers.
Q: How does the Coast Guard fulfill its mission?
A: The Coast Guard fulfills its mission by using boats, ships, helicopters and airplanes to stop smuggling and other crime and terrorism, as well as to rescue ships and boats in danger.
Q: When was the United States Revenue Cutter Service created?
A: The United States Revenue Cutter Service was created by Congress on 4 August 1790.
Q: When did it become part of Homeland Security?
A: The modern United States Coast Guard became part of U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2003.
Q: Is the US Coast Guard currently a part of Navy during war time?
A: No, it is not currently a part of Navy during war time.
Q: What service did Congress order to merge into a single service in 1915?
A: In 1915 Congress ordered for the United State Revenue Cutter Service and the United State Life-Saving Service to merge into a single service which would become known as modern day US Coast Guard.
Q: How long has US Coast Guard been around for?
A:The US Coast Guard traces its roots back over 230 years ago when it was first established in 1790 making it oldest continuous seagoing service of the United States
