Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) platforms have the potential to serve as effective force multipliers in the maritime environment by augmenting Coast Guard aviation in maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and enhancing maritime domain awareness (MDA). However, the UAS program has been plagued with numerous technological and funding uncertainties. As a result, the Coast Guard has been unable to develop an operational UAS program. This study uses analysis techniques such as literature search, interviews, and the author's personal knowledge--all becoming input to a strategic formulation methodology and risk assessment. This methodology will provide a structured analysis of the Coast Guard's strategic objective, strategic environment, strategic development, and decision points relating to the UAS program. Recommendations include combining the Customs and Border Patrol and Coast Guard Land-Based UAS programs, developing a Department of Homeland Security UAS strategic roadmap, and pursuing small tactical cutter-based UAS platforms as part of the Coast Guard UAS strategy.


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    Title :

    Unmanned Initiative: A Strategic Appraisal of Coast Guard Unmanned Aerial Systems


    Contributors:
    J. Egan (author)

    Publication date :

    2011


    Size :

    94 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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