:@@: I was watching some crazy game show, when one of the contestents was asked?

What branch of Government does the Coast Guard fall under?

a) Fish and Wildlife conservation

b) The Department of transportation

c) The Department of the Navy

d) They dont fall under anyone. They are their own independent organization.


If I were forced to choose with my life hanging in the balance, I would have sworn that they fell under the Department of the Navy.

When the correct answer was given. it was revealed that the Department of Transportation is the one they fall under. :@@:

Anyone else here ever heard of this?

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) guards the public, the environment, and the economic and security interests of the United States. One of the country's 5-armed services, the Coast Guard is uniquely empowered to enforce military and humanitarian policies as well as civilian law in maritime regions. The Coast Guard operates in international waters, US coastal waters, ports, and inland waterways. The USCG's primary roles consist of promoting maritime safety, supporting national defense, providing maritime security, protecting natural resources, and facilitating maritime transport, commerce, and recreation. Situated under the Department of Homeland Security, USCG has an annual budget in excess of $6 billion.

Under wartime conditions tho, doesn't the CG fall under Navy jurisdiction?

Under wartime conditions tho, doesn't the CG fall under Navy jurisdiction?

Yes

Yes

So I was right :eek:

Was that game show an old re-run? Post 9-11 the Coast Guard was transferred to the Department of Homeland Security.

Just ask Alex Trebeck, that guy knows everything

Aww...I was looking for another typewriter-is-the-longeset-word-you-can-type-on-one-row-of-keys or dreamt-is-the-only-word-in-the-english-language-that-ends-in-mt posts. :)

Was that game show an old re-run? Post 9-11 the Coast Guard was transferred to the Department of Homeland Security.

Tis my understanding also.