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Which cabinet officer would be responsible for coast guard?

The Department of Transportation. The Coast Guard is a part of this department in peacetime.


Does the Coast guard serve under the Department of Transportation in peacetime?

No, the Coast Guard serves under the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime. However, during times of war or when directed by the President, the Coast Guard can be transferred to the Department of Defense to support military operations.


Who is repsonsible for maintaining the coast guard?

Department of transportation


The US Coast guard falls under?

The United States Coast Guard is the largest branch in the Department of Homeland Security. Pre 9/11 it was operated by the Department of Transportation.


Is the coastguard a part of department of defense?

The Coast Guard Reserve is NOT part of the Department of Defense.


What agency does the coast guard fall under?

As of 2002 the United States Coast Guard falls under the Department of Homeland Securtity. Prior to that they fell under Department of Transportation from 1967 . Formally 1 of the 5 Armed Military Branches of Service, they can be assigned Military duties at any time by the President or during times of war by Congress when it falls under the US Navy's cognizance.


Who is responsible for regulating the state boating laws in Maryland?

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the US Coast Guard on navigable rivers.


Who is responsible for maintain coast guard during peacetime?

The United States Coast Guard operates under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during peacetime. However, it can be transferred to the U.S. Department of the Navy by the U.S. President at any time, or by the U.S. Congress during times of war.


During peacetime the responsibility for maintaining the United States Coast Guard in a state of readiness belongs to who?

During peacetime, the U.S. Coast Guard remains at a state of readiness with direction from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Control can also be given to the U.S. Department of the Navy with orders from the President at any time.


When was the US coast guard started?

started by Alexander Hamilton under the Department of the Treasury on August 4,1790


Branches of the armed force?

The Army, The Air Force and the United States Navy all fall under the Department of Defense. The US Marice Corps falls under the Department of the Navy and the US Coast Guard has it's jurisdiction falling under the Department of Transporatation.


What do the five sides of the pentagon represent?

it represents the army, air force, navy, coast guard, department of defense.