TECHNOLOGY

FORCE DESIGN 2028

MODERNIZING THE COAST GUARD TO PROTECT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THE HOMELAND

FD2028 - TOWN HALL VIDEO - TECHNOLOGY CAMPAIGN (CAC REQUIRED)

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Force Design - Technology own Hall

Today the Service is not equipped to deliver and use today’s technology that is needed to effectively execute its missions, and unprepared to harness advanced technology that is already upon it and that it will need for the future. 

The Coast Guard will become a leader within the military services and DHS for adoption and use of advanced technology, human-machine teaming, and data to conduct operations, support, and enterprise functions. Coast Guard forces will lead the way in rapid identification, integration, and use of technology to improve operations and deliver mission results. 

Key Initiatives Include: 

  • Create a Coastal Sentinel next generation maritime surveillance capability

    The Coast Guard’s existing sensor and command and control systems are obsolete and not integrated with other capabilities deployed by other Federal and State agencies. Instead of replacing obsolete current capabilities in-kind, the Service will develop a robust and integrated sensor network that effectively collects, processes, and combines real-time data across platforms and systems while leveraging artificial intelligence and other leading technology. This is needed to deliver unprecedented identification and warning of threats along our border and maritime approaches to enable the Coast Guard and others to control, secure, and defend our borders. 

  • Support a revitalized U.S. maritime industry

    The Coast Guard will replace the antiquated, burdensome manual processes and systems used to register U.S. vessels, accredit mariner training, and issue U.S. Merchant Mariner credentials. It will ensure those systems are ready to support a growing U.S. fleet. 

  • Support workforce growth with Human Resources information technology

    A modern and effective workforce management capability is critical to growing the Coast Guard to meet mission demands. This system will streamline workforce management, onboarding, career tracking, and daily administration for all employees while incorporating AI to enhance decision-making. 

  • Deliver a modern, effective logistics system

    The Coast Guard needs a better capability to sustain assets by streamlining maintenance through improved efficiency. It will move to implement an improved, integrated logistics management system to move from the current corrective and planned maintenance model to conditions-based-maintenance of assets. That will require a logistics system to improve maintenance, sustainment, readiness, and performance of over 2,100 surface, aviation, shore, and C5I assets. 

  • Establish a Rapid Response Prototype Team

    The Coast Guard must be able to quickly and effectively identify, adopt, and deliver to its workforce advanced technology capabilities. The Service will establish a team empowered to streamline processes to deliver cutting-edge capabilities starting with front-line operators, prior to investment in large, cumbersome acquisition programs. This enables operators to provide immediate feedback on emerging technology and processes to effectively inform requirements development and maturity.