Relationship w/ Federal Government 4.B.01 Flashcards
1
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This section covers…
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Coast Guard Chain of Command
Coast Guard Role in DHS
Coast Guard Relationship with DOD
2
Q
The Homeland Security Act was signed…
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November 25, 2002, resulted in the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
3
Q
DHS is comprised of seven major divisions or directorates and various critical agencies. These include…
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Transportation Security Administration U.S. Customs and Board Protection U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Immigration Enforcement U.S. Secret Service Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Coast Guard
4
Q
Date USCG transferred from DOT to DHS…
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March 1, 2003.
5
Q
Coast Guards Role in DHS…
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It provides DHS the broad authority, capability, and partnerships necessary to accomplish its task in the maritime domain.
6
Q
The Coast Guard is the nation’s…
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“Maritime First Responder.”
7
Q
The Coast Guard has served alongside other armed services since…
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the Quasi-War with France in 1798.
