As the World Changes - So Must the Coast Guard

Abstract

The new requirements being thrust on the Coast Guard since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon are both extensive and asset intensive. The threats to our nations maritime are vast and require constant monitoring to deter, defend or respond to a possible future attack. Numerous assets and intense interagency cooperation will be necessary in responding to the challenges which lay ahead. Coordinating a strong and continuous defensive posture will require a sound command and control system. The Coast Guard, which has been designated lead federal agency for maritime security, should be concerned with its present command and control system. It is outdated and incompatible with the other armed services. The lack of a functioning operational staff is but one example of the flaws in the Coast Guard's command and control structure. Meeting its new responsibilities will require innovative thinking and a willingness to accept change. To be successful, in its new role of supported commander, the Coast Guard must identify its flaws and initiate solutions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 2003
Accession Number
ADA415363

Entities

People

  • Aldante Vinciguerra

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coast Guard
  • Command And Control
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Counterterrorism
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Homeland Defense
  • Homeland Security
  • Maritime Security
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Port Security
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Uss Cole

Readers

  • Economics
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control