U.S. Coast Guard Posture Statement With 2009 Budget in Brief

摘要

This inaugural Posture Statement complements the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Budget in Brief and coincides with the annual submission of the President's Budget. This practice is consistent with the other Armed Forces. The Coast Guard is an Armed Service of the United States and the only military organization within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It is the principal Federal agency responsible for maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship and delivers daily value to the Nation through multi-mission resources, authorities, and capabilities.