What is the vision for the Coast Guard over the next ten years, and how will the Integrated Deepwater System contribute?
A. In the newly formed Department of Homeland Security, the Coast Guard will continue to protect the American people and perform our many maritime missions while meeting our homeland security requirements. The Coast Guard will continue to be the lead federal maritime agency in homeland security. The Coast Guard will work to detect and deter terrorists, stop drugs from reaching the streets, rescue those in trouble, and prevent accidents through safety programs. We will protect our ports, harbors, waterways, maritime infrastructure, and fisheries resources that are all so important to the American economy. The Integrated Deepwater System is key to ensuring the men and women of the Coast Guard have the necessary tools to effectively and efficiently perform their essential missions. The Coast Guard will remain part of the intelligence community, a branch of the military, a law enforcement agency, a transportation safety and security agency, an emergency response agency and a local first re
