COAST GUARD REMAINS READY WITH MOBILE UNITS

After the events of September 11, the Coast Guard established new Maritime Safety and Security Teams (MSST) to help the service be ready to combat new and emerging threats. These domestic, highly mobile units provide specialized law enforcement and force protection capabilities to meet heightened port security requirements. The MSSTs have been specially trained to provide specialized skills and capabilities to detect, deter, and prevent terrorism. A key factor in the MSSTs' success is their ability to coordinate and operate with other Coast Guard, government, and private sector groups.

• Corporate Authors:

  United States Coast Guard

  National Maritime Center, 4200 Wilson Boulevard
  Arlington, VA  United States  22203-1804
• Authors:
  • Giglio, M
• Conference:
  • Proceedings of the Marine Safety Council
• Publication Date: 2003-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 68-69
• Serial:
  • Volume: 60
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Countermeasures; Law enforcement; Maritime safety; National security; Security; Terrorism
• Identifier Terms: Terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00963993
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 5 2003 12:00AM