The document explores the wartime role of the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), primarily from a historic and legal perspective. The document reviews the Coast Guard's role in World War I, with particular emphasis on its port security mission and discusses Coast Guard activities during World War II, exploring the Commandant's duties and powers during the emergency. The document also explores the non-military functions the USCG Commandant remains responsible for during national emergencies, and discusses the recently formed Maritime Defense Zone command relationships.


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    Title :

    Wartime Role of the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    21 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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