- TitleCoast Guard MissionWebsitehttps://www.history.uscg.mil/Home/Missions/
- Page Description
The mission of the United States Coast Guard is to ensure our Nation's maritime safety, security and stewardship.
Vision
Service to Nation
We will serve our Nation through the selfless performance of our missions.Duty to People
We will honor our duty to protect those we serve and those who serve with us.Commitment to Excellence
We will commit ourselves to excellence by supporting and excellence by supporting and executing our operations in a proficient and professional manner.The Coast Guard manages six major operational mission programs: The operational mission programs oversee 11 Missions codified in the Homeland Security Act of 2002. That act delineates the 11 missions as “homeland security” or “non-homeland security” missions.
Homeland Security Missions: Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security; Drug Interdiction; Migrant Interdiction; Defense Readiness; and Other Law Enforcement.
Non-Homeland Security Missions: Marine Safety; Search and Rescue; Aids to Navigation; Living Marine Resources; Marine Environmental Protection; and Ice Operations.