Coast Guard Research Paper
Table of Contents
I. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………… 2
II. Some of the Major Agencies Within the Department of Homeland Security………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
A. CBP
B. ICE
C. TSA
D. Coast Guard
III. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………. 6
IV. References……………………………………………………………………………………. 7
I. Introduction
Department of Homeland Security or DHS; the executive department of the federal government charged with protecting the security of the American homeland as its main responsibility. Its primary missions are preventing terrorist attacks within the United States, reducing the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism, and minimizing the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters. …show more content…
The Coast Guard protects the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests in the nation’s ports, on its waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security. The Coast Guard has always played key roles in the protection of the U.S. homeland and has been entrusted with five fundamental missions: Maritime Security, National Defense, Maritime Safety, Protection of Natural Resources, and Maritime Mobility (Coast 15). The maritime security goals of the Coast Guard include reducing America's vulnerability to terrorism by preventing waterborne terrorist attacks; securing maritime borders by halting the flow of illegal aliens and contraband; preventing violations of our exclusive economic zone; and suppressing maritime violations of federal law.
III. Conclusion
Homeland security Act of 2002 is still a work in progress and we as a nation are still working through many important issues that touch on who we are as a nation. Many of us are impacted by it, without really realizing it. What was created by the act has snaked its way into all aspects of our lives, creating a sense of order and restricting some freedom. One of the true benefits of homeland security is that America gains strength through the process of debating answers, solutions and
I. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………… 2
II. Some of the Major Agencies Within the Department of Homeland Security………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
A. CBP
B. ICE
C. TSA
D. Coast Guard
III. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………. 6
IV. References……………………………………………………………………………………. 7
I. Introduction
Department of Homeland Security or DHS; the executive department of the federal government charged with protecting the security of the American homeland as its main responsibility. Its primary missions are preventing terrorist attacks within the United States, reducing the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism, and minimizing the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters. …show more content…
The Coast Guard protects the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests in the nation’s ports, on its waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security. The Coast Guard has always played key roles in the protection of the U.S. homeland and has been entrusted with five fundamental missions: Maritime Security, National Defense, Maritime Safety, Protection of Natural Resources, and Maritime Mobility (Coast 15). The maritime security goals of the Coast Guard include reducing America's vulnerability to terrorism by preventing waterborne terrorist attacks; securing maritime borders by halting the flow of illegal aliens and contraband; preventing violations of our exclusive economic zone; and suppressing maritime violations of federal law.
III. Conclusion
Homeland security Act of 2002 is still a work in progress and we as a nation are still working through many important issues that touch on who we are as a nation. Many of us are impacted by it, without really realizing it. What was created by the act has snaked its way into all aspects of our lives, creating a sense of order and restricting some freedom. One of the true benefits of homeland security is that America gains strength through the process of debating answers, solutions and