U.S. Coast Guard

Author: Li Peizhi
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book is the first comprehensive Chinese-language publication detailing the U.S. Coast Guard. The U.S. Coast Guard is one of the five armed forces of the United States and a component of the Department of Homeland Security, the largest federal agency in the U.S. today. It serves as a comprehensive maritime law enforcement agency, with functions covering parts of the responsibilities of China's current Navy, Border Police,, Marine Surveillance, Maritime Administration, Fish and Wildlife Service, Customs, and Environmental Protection. As the originator of coast guard forces worldwide, the U.S. Coast Guard is a model for the development of maritime law enforcement teams in many countries. The material in this book is entirely sourced from official U.S. Coast Guard institutions, providing detailed and reliable information. It is an essential Chinese reference book for understanding and researching the U.S. Coast Guard.