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Questions

This page contains a selection of frequently asked questions from various sources to the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, and Chaplain of the Coast Guard.


General
What is the US Coast Guard?
When was the U.S. Coast Guard founded?
What services does the U.S. Coast Guard provide?
How many people work for the U.S. Coast Guard?

Acquisition
Is there a plan for replacement or life extension for the old small ships, including the WLR, WLI, WLIC, WTGB and WYTL classes?
Will the Coast Guard implement the National Security Cutter multi-crewing plan referred to as the Crew Rotation Concept?
Is there any chance of increasing the rate at which ships are replaced?
Is the National Security Cutter significantly more capable than the Offshore Patrol Cutter as currently envisioned?

Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Will the Coast Guard follow the Department of Defense timeline for implementation of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" training?  When will the training begin?

 

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