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Coast Guard National Defense Flashcards

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  1. The Coast Guard's role in Homeland Security emphasizes protecting which domain?

    Answer: The maritime domain

    The Coast Guard focuses on securing the U.S. maritime domain.

  2. Which title of the U.S. Code establishes the Coast Guard as a military service and branch of the armed forces?

    Answer: Title 14

    Title 14 of the U.S. Code establishes the Coast Guard.

  3. During wartime transfer to the Navy, who has the authority to direct the shift?

    Answer: The President or Congress in a declaration of war

    The transfer occurs upon a declaration of war or when the President directs.

  4. Which defense operation involves the Coast Guard boarding suspect vessels to enforce sanctions?

    Answer: Maritime interdiction operations

    Maritime interdiction operations enforce sanctions and embargoes by boarding vessels.

  5. Coast Guard participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom highlighted its ability to protect what?

    Answer: Offshore oil terminals and waterways

    Coast Guard forces protected Iraqi offshore oil terminals and key waterways.

  6. The Coast Guard Reserve primarily supports which type of national defense need?

    Answer: Mobilization and surge capacity

    The Reserve provides trained personnel for mobilization and surge operations.

  7. Which capability makes Coast Guard cutters valuable for combined Navy operations?

    Answer: Law enforcement authority at sea

    The Coast Guard's unique law enforcement authority complements Navy operations at sea.