There are a total of 211 aircraft in CG inventory. This figure fluctuates operationally due to maintenance schedules. Major Missions: Search/Rescue?, Law Enforcement, Environmental Response, Ice Operations, and Air Interdiction. Fixed-wing aircraft ([HC-130 Hercules]? turboprops and [HU-25 Guardian]? jets) operate from large and small Air Stations. Rotary wing aircraft ([HH-65 Dolphin]? and [HH-60 Jayhawk]? helicopters) operate from flight-deck equipped Cutters, Air Stations and Air Facilities. |
There are a total of 211 aircraft in USCG inventory. This figure fluctuates operationally due to maintenance schedules. Fixed-wing aircraft ([HC-130 Hercules]? turboprops and [HU-25 Guardian]? jets) operate from large and small Air Stations. Rotary wing aircraft ([HH-65 Dolphin]? and [HH-60 Jayhawk]? helicopters) operate from flight-deck equipped Cutters, Air Stations and Air Facilities. |
(Approximately 1400 - number fluctuates). All vessels under 65 feet in length are classified as boats and usually operate near shore and on inland waterways. Craft include: Motor Lifeboats; Motor Surf Boats; Large Utility Boats; Surf Rescue Boats; Port Security Boats; Aids to Navigation Boats; and a variety of smaller, non-standard boats including Rigid Inflatable Boats. Sizes range from 64 feet in length down to 12 feet. |
(Approximately 1400 - number fluctuates). All vessels under 65 feet in length are classified as boats and usually operate near shore and on inland waterways. Sizes range from 64 feet in length down to 12 feet. |
The U.S. Coast Guard uses a variety of platforms to conduct its daily business. Cutters and small boats are used on the water and fixed and rotary wing (helicopters) aircraft are used in the air.
(Approximately 1400 - number fluctuates). All vessels under 65 feet in length are classified as boats and usually operate near shore and on inland waterways. Sizes range from 64 feet in length down to 12 feet.
The Coast Guard carries out five basic missions: Maritime Safety, Maritime Mobility, Maritime Security, National Defense, and Protection of Natural Resources.
Search and Rescue
Marine Safety
Recreational Boating Safety
International Ice Patrol
Aids to Navigation
Icebreaking Services
Bridge Administration
Vessel Traffic and Waterways Management
Drug Interdiction
Alien Migrant Interdiction
[US Exclusive Economic Zone]? and Living Marine Resource
Law and Treaty Enforcement
General Maritime Law Enforcement
General Defense Duties
Homeland Security
Port and Waterways Security
Polar Icebreaking
Marine Pollution Education, Prevention, Response & Enforcement
Foreign Vessel Inspections
Living Marine Resources Protection
Marine and Environmental Science