Coast Guard: Actions Needed to Address Challenges that Hinder Maritime Security Operations

GAO Director, Heather MacLeod testified on U.S. Coast Guard maritime security operations before the House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. It is based primarily on the following reports: Coast Guard: Assessing Deployable Specialized Forces' Workforce Needs Could Improve Efficiency and Reduce Potential Overlap or Gaps in Capabilities Coast Guard: Actions Needed to Improve Maritime Interdictions Coast Guard: Actions Needed to Address Cutter Maintenance and Workforce Challenges Offshore Patrol Cutter: Coast Guard Should Gain Key Knowledge Before Buying More Ships We made 26 recommendations to the Coast Guard in these reports. The agency has addressed some of our recommendations but still needs to address others.