Hey guys, I'm considering a military path after graduation, but I'm a little confused about the branches. Specifically, what branch of the military is the US Coast Guard considered to be a part of?
The United States Coast Guard is one of the six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Often, people may mistake it for a part of the Navy because they both operate at sea, but they're separate entities. Founded in 1790, the Coast Guard is under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, serving a multi-mission maritime role, which includes maritime law enforcement, maritime search and rescue, and maintaining maritime navigation aids. In times of war, or at the direction of the President, the Coast Guard falls under the Department of the Navy.
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