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 138-174 MHz - 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 115-152 MHz - 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 403-512 MHz - 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 1.6-30 MHz 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 225-400 MHz – 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 800 MHz - 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 1.6-30 MHz - 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
FY2011 requests $6.6 billion for operating expenses, $1.381 billion for acquistion, $10.08 billion overall. A 3.3 % cut.
Cuts include:
Decommissions the Coast Guard’s National Strike Force Coordination Center in Elizabeth City, NC.
Will retire four HU-25 fixed-wing aircraft. Three aircraft will be immediately replaced by new HC-144A aircraft. The fourth HU-25 will be retired from service at Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, reducing aircraft allowance at this station from four to three.
Will decommission the High Endurance Cutters HAMILTON, CHASE, RUSH, and JARVIS.
Will decommission the Medium Endurance Cutter ACUSHNET.
Termination of Manned Covert Surveillance Aircraft follow-on funding.
Decommissions five Maritime Safety and Security Teams (MSSTs) including teams in New York City, New Orleans, San Francisco, Anchorage and King's Bay, Ga.
Closes two Coast Guard Air Facilities at Muskegon, MI and Waukegan, IL.
Realigns rotary wing capacity to provide four medium-range H-60 helicopters to the Great Lakes region. Two H-60 helicopters from Operations Bahamas Turks & Caicos (OPBAT) and two H- 60s from Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) in Chesapeake, VA will be permanently relocated to CGAS Traverse City, MI. Upon arrival of the four H-60s, five MH-65 helicopters presently stationed at CGAS Traverse City will be removed from active service.
FY 11 Budget Request
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The FY 2011 budget requests $1.381 billion for the following projects:
Response Boat-Medium - $42 million for 10 boats
Rescue 21 - $36 million
Funds production of HC-144A #15
Continues upgrades to HC-130H, HH-60, and H-65 aircraft.
Fully funds production of NSC #5
Requests $240 million for the Fast Response Cutter program for hulls #9-12
Provides necessary funding to support ATC Mobile transition from four HU-25 aircraft to four HC-144A aircraft in FY 2009-2014 and CGAS Miami transition from six HU-25 aircraft to seven HC-144A aircraft in FY 2010-2015.
FY 10 Budget Request
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The FY 10 budget request was for $6.5 billion for Operating Expenses and $1 billion for Deepwater as follows:
$305 million for aircraft
$591 million for surface ships
$154 million for C4ISR
AIRCRAFT
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Delivery of HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft #13 & 14
HH-60 engine sustainment and avionics, wiring and sensor upgrades for eight aircraft
HH-65 conversion to modernized components, cockpit and enhanced interoperability for 22 aircraft
HC-130H avionics and sensor upgrades for eight aircraft, as well as four center wing box replacements
Decommissions four aging aircraft
SURFACE
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Completion of National Security Cutter #4
Analysis and design for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC)
Production of Fast Response Cutters (FRC-Bs) #5-#8
Production of Deepwater Cutter Small Boats
Overhaul five Medium Endurance Cutters and three 110-foot cutters
$103 million for 30 Response Boat-Medium boats
C4ISR
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$117 million for Rescue 21 program for California and New England Sectors to receive Rescue 21 capability, and continued development of Great Lakes, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico Sectors
Eliminates LORAN-C system
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 mainte¬nance 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
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$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
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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
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$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
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$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
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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
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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
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$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
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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
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The final FY06 Coast Guard budget appropriation is $6.8 billion. $933.1 million allocated for the Deepwater program.
FY 06 Budget Request
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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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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.
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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
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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
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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
USCGRU/USJFCOM
USCGRU-USSOUTHCOM, Miami, Florida
Coast Guard International Ice Patrol
U.S. Coast Guard Activities Europe
ISC Portsmouth
HITRON Jacksonville, FL
Activities Europe, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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
District 1:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Port Canaveral, FL
MSD Canaveral
Station Ponce de Leon Inlet, FL
Sector San Juan
CGAS Borinquen
Station San Juan, PR
District 8:
CGAS New Orleans
ATC Mobile
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
Sector Houston-Galveston, TX
CGAS Houston
Station Freeport (Surfside, TX)
Station Sabine, TX
MSU Lake Charles, LA
MSU Port Arthur, TX
Station Galveston, TX
Station Houston, TX
Station Lake Charles, LA
Sector Mobile, AL
Station Dauphin Island (Mobile, AL)
Station Pascagoula, MS
Station Destin, FL
Station Panama City, FL
Station Pensacola, FL
Sector New Orleans, LA
Station New Orleans, LA
Station Grand Isle, LA
Station Venice, LA
Station Gulfport, MS
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)
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
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
District 11:
CGAS San Francisco
CGAS Sacramento
CGAS Los Angeles
Station Lake Tahoe
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:
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, AK
Communications Station Kodiak, AK
AIRFAC St. Paul Island, AK - HH-60J forward deployment site
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
ALC Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC
AMARG Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group, Davis Monthan AFB
AMVER Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System
BANDIT H-65
BLACKJACK MH-65C 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
DEMON ## HC-130
DMB Data Marker Buoy
DOLPHIN ## H-65
DRAGON ## H-65
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
GUARDIAN ## MH-65C
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
RAPTOR USCG Response Boat-Medium at Key West
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
SHELL ## HC-130 on a law enforcement mission
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
STRIKER ## HH-65
SWORDFISH ## HH-60J Jayhawks and HU-25 Falcons
TALON USCG aircraft tactical callsign in Sector Key West
TCC Transportable Communications Center
THUNDER ## Possible MSST Team callsign
UNIFORM HOTEL Ultra High Frequency Radio
VICTOR SIERRA Sector search by single asset
ZEAL ## MH-65C
Links of Interest
USCG homepage: http://uscg.mil/
An excellent unofficial USCG blog: http://ucgblog.blogspot.com/
Coast Guard Report: http://coastguardreport.org/
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.w5cgc.org/
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