Whats the coast guards function in the war?

Answer 1

During wartime, the Coast Guard falls under the operational orders of the Department of the Navy. In other times, Coast Guard Port Security Units are often sent overseas to guard the security of ports and other assets. The Coast Guard also jointly staffs the U.S. Navy's Naval Coastal Warfare Groups and Squadrons (the latter of which were known as Harbor Defense Commands until late-2004) which oversee defense efforts in foreign littoral combat and inshore areas.

In 2002, the Coast Guard provided several 110-foot Patrol boats that were shipped to the Persian Gulf to conduct maritime interception operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. These ships became the core of a new unit, home ported in Bahrain, known as Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA). In addition to the patrol boats, PATFORSWA serves as the supporting unit for other Coast Guard units deployed in the Global War on Terrorism. Numerous Port Security Units, Harbor Defense Commands/NCW Squadrons and Law Enforcement Detachments (LEDETs) from the elite Tactical Law Enforcement Teams (TACLETs) have also been deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Answer 2

The Coast Gard's function is to enforce the law within our waters. They handle people bringing drugs into our ports, enforce fishing laws and rescue stranded or distressed mariners.

Answer 3

We protect our coast. In this war I think they got a couple ships protecting ports over seas. We stop them invading the U.S. through are own waters.

Answer 4

Nickythenight was 100% correct. If you want those functions, just join the Navy, you'll end up there anyway.

Answer 5

To assist the Navy or Marines in any way possible mainly by conducting coastal and harbor patrols.