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Deployable Specialized Forces
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<h2 id="organization">Organization</h2> <p>Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) is composed of around 2,000 Coast Guard personnel, including the following unit types: </p> <h3>Advanced Interdiction Team</h3> <p>Advanced Interdiction Teams are deployable assets composed of various Coast Guard DSF forces drawn primarily from MSRT and MSSTs. Teams of around 12 operators typically augment U.S. Navy vessels to conduct high-level Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), training, and assistance. Teams specialize in <a href="/facts/Counter-narcotics/bvaUH3re">counter-narcotics</a>, <a href="/facts/Counterproliferation/9dHzwjus">counterproliferation</a>, and maritime interdiction operations.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:7" href="#fn:7"><sup>7</sup></a> </p> <h3>Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT)</h3> <p>Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) has existed in different incarnations, but was formally established in 2006.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:8" href="#fn:8"><sup>8</sup></a> It is one of two units within the Coast Guard that has counter-terrorism capabilities to conduct action against hostile targets. The first is based in Chesapeake, Virginia, the second is based in San Diego, California. The MSRT is trained to be the first response unit to potential terrorist threats, deny preemptive terrorist actions, execute security actions against armed hostiles and/or non-compliant threats, participate in port level counter-terrorism exercises, execute tactical facility entry, and educate other forces on Coast Guard's counter-terrorism procedures. Although the MSRT's focus is primarily on the safety and security of homeland defense, it is capable of rapidly deploying worldwide in response to incidents.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:9" href="#fn:9"><sup>9</sup></a> Other specialized units and federal agencies that MSRTs routinely train with are the Navy's <a href="/facts/United_States_Navy_SEALs/1pWEb66m">SEALs</a>, <a href="/facts/Special_warfare_combatant-craft_crewmen/dBPc8vbD">Special Boat Teams (SWCC)</a> and <a href="/facts/Explosive_ordnance_disposal_(United_States_Navy)/uBfCKRCG">Explosive Ordnance Disposal</a> (EOD),<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:10" href="#fn:10"><sup>10</sup></a> Marine Corps' <a href="/facts/Maritime_Special_Purpose_Force/cg0FBT3Y">Maritime Raid Force</a> and <a href="/facts/United_States_Marine_Corps_Force_Reconnaissance/5W7Lqs1Q">Force Recon</a>, Army's <a href="/facts/United_States_Army_Special_Forces/jT2G7KWy">Special Forces</a>,<a href="/facts/75th_Ranger_Regiment/o1VebfBW">75th Ranger Regiment</a>, <a href="/facts/160th_Special_Operations_Aviation_Regiment_(Airborne)/sc79Hve3">160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment</a>, Air Force's <a href="/facts/24th_Special_Operations_Wing/FF434Bap">24th Special Operations Wing</a>, <a href="/facts/United_States_Secret_Service/SsbfALvK">Secret Service</a>, <a href="/facts/Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation/UY93jwX6">Federal Bureau of Investigation</a> (FBI), <a href="/facts/Bureau_of_Alcohol%2c_Tobacco%2c_Firearms_and_Explosives/orftTb48">Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives</a> (ATF), the <a href="/facts/Border_Patrol_Tactical_Unit/HU2D3Gdb">Border Patrol Tactical Unit</a> (BORTAC) & (BORSTAR), the <a href="/facts/U.S._Customs_and_Border_Protection/o80grAfX">Customs and Border Protection Special Response Teams</a> (SRT), and other various SWAT/Special Mission Units.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:11" href="#fn:11"><sup>11</sup></a> Their motto, as seen on their unit patch, is "Nox Noctis est Nostri", which translates from Latin to English is "The Night is Ours".<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:12" href="#fn:12"><sup>12</sup></a> </p> <p>MSRT Special Capabilities include: </p> <ul><li>Counterterrorism (CT)</li> <li>Direct Action (DA)</li> <li>Advanced Interdiction (AI)</li> <li>Hostage Rescue/Personnel Recovery</li> <li>Small Unit Tactics</li> <li>Counter Assault</li> <li>Tactical Maritime Law Enforcement</li> <li>Medium to High-risk boarding (Level III & IV) <a href="/facts/Visit%2c_board%2c_search%2c_and_seizure/z8zFjUyk">"VBSS"</a></li> <li>Airborne Use of Force (AUF)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Dog/DvQVRVzy">K9</a> <a href="/facts/Explosive_detection/BD5ocIsU">explosive detection</a> teams</li> <li><a href="/facts/CBRNE/fKyUBaY0">CBRNE</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Counterproliferation/9dHzwjus">Counterproliferation</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Anti-frogman_techniques/mU9txVhf">Underwater Port Security</a> (only MSRT West)</li></ul> <p>MSRT members are selected through experienced maritime law enforcement members, often selected from MSST and TACLET teams. Many of these members are already highly trained and qualified when selected. </p> <ul><li>Elements of the MSRT's primary assault force are known as a Direct Action Section (DAS). Members of a DAS may include a Team Leader, Comms, Breachers, Medics, Precision Marksmen, Observation members (snipers/observers), and team members trained to identify Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological (CBRN) threats. These assault force teams train extensively in advanced close quarters combat and advanced combat marksmanship. They are well-trained to quickly and surreptitiously <a href="/facts/Boarding_(attack)/3CqmxdA4">board</a> suspicious vessels, secure gas and oil platforms or secure land-based targets by fast-roping from helicopters or using other undisclosed methods to neutralize enemy personnel.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:13" href="#fn:13"><sup>13</sup></a></li></ul> <ul><li>The Tactical Delivery Team (TDT) and the boat assault force are trained in advanced vessel delivery tactics and stealthy delivery of the main assault force (DAS) as well as follow on forces.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:14" href="#fn:14"><sup>14</sup></a></li></ul> <h3>Maritime Safety & Security Teams (MSST)</h3> <p class="note">Main article: <a href="/facts/Maritime_Safety_and_Security_Team/mR3NB258">Maritime Safety and Security Team</a></p> <p>Maritime Safety and Security Teams (MSSTs) are counterterrorism (Force-Presence) units created under the <a href="/facts/Maritime_Transportation_Security_Act_of_2002/zjSANhcv">Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002</a> (MTSA) in response to the <a href="/facts/Terrorist/DHJGPJ6P">terrorist</a> <a href="/facts/September_11_attacks/PfWQcQNx">attacks of September 11, 2001</a>. The eleven MSSTs provide both waterborne and shore-side counterterrorism and force protection for strategic shipping, high interest vessels, and critical infrastructure. MSSTs are a quick response force capable of rapid worldwide deployment via air, ground or sea transportation in response to changing threat conditions and evolving Maritime Homeland Security (MHS) mission requirements. Multi-mission capability facilitates augmentation for other selected Coast Guard missions. Other units and federal agencies that MSSTs train with are the Navy's <a href="/facts/Special_warfare_combatant-craft_crewmen/dBPc8vbD">Special Boat Teams</a>, <a href="/facts/Border_Patrol_Search%2c_Trauma%2c_and_Rescue/mD1mDTdQ">Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue</a> (BORSTAR), <a href="/facts/CBP_Air_and_Marine_Operations/lDepKqek">CBP Air and Marine Operations</a>, FBI, and other various SWAT Teams. </p> <p>MSST special capabilities include: </p> <ul><li>Maritime interdiction and law enforcement</li> <li>Counter-<a href="/facts/Terrorism/DHJGPJ6P">terrorism</a>/Force Protection</li> <li><a href="/facts/Security_detail/ydGJ95ks">Security detail</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/CBRN/fKyUBaY0">CBRN</a>-E Detection</li> <li><a href="/facts/Search_and_Rescue/pdLTUPgl">Search and Rescue</a> (limited)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Port_security/GYaqJg72">Port Protection</a>/Anti-<a href="/facts/Sabotage/R7IXqV4e">sabotage</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Frogman/HwFuLR3V">Dive Lockers</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Dog/DvQVRVzy">K9</a> Handling Teams (<a href="/facts/Explosive_detection/BD5ocIsU">Explosive detection</a>)</li> <li><a href="/facts/Brown-water_navy/nskdXnv3">Tactical Boat Operations</a></li> <li>Non-compliant boarding operations<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:15" href="#fn:15"><sup>15</sup></a></li></ul> <h3>National Strike Force (NSF)</h3> <p>The National Strike Force (NSF) was established in 1973 as a direct result of the <a href="/facts/Clean_Water_Act/n2lhf5Jv">Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:16" href="#fn:16"><sup>16</sup></a> The NSF provides highly trained, experienced personnel and specialized equipment to Coast Guard and other federal agencies to facilitate preparedness for and response to <a href="/facts/Oil_spill/A1KGmKI6">oil discharges</a>, <a href="/facts/Dangerous_goods/mfe6Yv43">hazardous materials</a> releases, and <a href="/facts/Weapon_of_mass_destruction/JfsDSeGo">weapons of mass destruction (WMD)</a> incidents. </p><p>The National Strike Force (NSF) includes five units with over 200 <a href="/facts/Active_duty/7HuRdfbL">active duty</a>, civilian, <a href="/facts/United_States_Coast_Guard_Reserve/pbQoyB6y">reserve</a>, and <a href="/facts/United_States_Coast_Guard_Auxiliary/uB6UI89z">auxiliary</a> personnel. It is commanded by a <a href="/facts/Captain_(United_States)/8bIpQNpc">captain</a>. </p> <ul><li>The National Strike Force Coordination Center (NSFCC) provides support and standardization guidance to the three strike teams.</li> <li>Each Strike Team is a highly trained cadre of Coast Guardsmen who maintain and rapidly deploy with specialized equipment and incident management skills wherever needed. The strike teams are recognized worldwide as expert authorities in the preparation for and response to the effects resulting from oil discharges, hazardous substance releases, weapons of mass destruction events, and other emergencies on behalf of the American public. There are three strike teams within the NSF. The Atlantic Strike Team is based at <a href="/facts/Fort_Dix/4Nhwm0vF">Fort Dix</a>, <a href="/facts/New_Jersey/pI5k19S7">New Jersey</a>, the Gulf Strike Team is based at the <a href="/facts/Coast_Guard_Aviation_Training_Center/gw0gEkrT">Coast Guard Aviation Training Center</a> in <a href="/facts/Mobile%2c_Alabama/r3yXLrtQ">Mobile, Alabama</a>, and the Pacific Strike Team is based at <a href="/facts/Novato%2c_California/wjoHU0am">Novato, California</a>.</li> <li>The Public Information Assistance Team (PIAT) provides emergency public information services to <a href="/facts/Federal_On_Scene_Coordinator/fwCcuKmJ">Federal On-Scene Coordinators</a> primarily during oil spills and hazardous material releases. It is located at the National Strike Force Coordination Center.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:17" href="#fn:17"><sup>17</sup></a></li> <li>The Incident Management Assist Team (CG-IMAT) assists Operational Commanders in preparing for, responding to, and mitigating the effects of all risks and all hazard incidents and events <ul><li>Response Support Capability: The CG-IMAT provides qualified and proficient National Incident Management System (NIMS) Type 1 and Type 2 Incident Management Assistance Teams and individuals to assist operational commanders manage incidents.</li> <li>Training Support Capability: The CG-IMAT assists Areas, Districts, Sectors, Bases and Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM) by supporting Incident Command System (ICS) training and on-going efforts to qualify for position-specific qualifications.</li> <li>Exercise Support Capability: The CG-IMAT assists in the design, planning, training, conduct and evaluation of exercises, plans, procedures and capabilities both at national and regional level</li></ul></li></ul> <h3>Naval Coastal Warfare</h3> <p><a href="/facts/Naval_Coastal_Warfare_(United_States)/qhGrqAM7">Naval Coastal Warfare</a> (NCW) These Coast Guard units are part of an interoperable force and are part of the Department of Defense international and domestic security. Similar to PSU's they provide anti-terrorism / force protection for forward deployed base camps and ports around the world where needed. Coast Guard billets assigned to NCW Groups support NECC expeditionary ops. </p> <h3>Port Security Units (PSU)</h3> <p class="note">Main article: <a href="/facts/Port_Security_Unit/Yb1vG3Jh">Port Security Unit</a></p> <p>The Port Security program of the Coast Guard can be traced back all the way back to 1917 with the passage of the <a href="/facts/Espionage_Act/8RDXdMuW">Espionage Act</a> and due to the <a href="/facts/Black_Tom_explosion/p9d0wQEC">Black Tom explosion</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:18" href="#fn:18"><sup>18</sup></a> Port Security Units are deployable expeditionary security and <a href="/facts/Anti-terrorism/XSzTcfND">anti-terrorism</a> units similar to <a href="/facts/Marine_Corps_Security_Force_Regiment/s7kUC34l">Marine Corps Security Force Regiment</a> or <a href="/facts/United_States_Air_Force_Deployed_Aircraft_Ground_Response_Element/QnWV4KwR">Air Force's Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element (DAGRE)</a>. Unlike any other Coast Guard Units, Port Security Units are the only sustained <a href="/facts/Forward-basing/dAPaE8ce">forward deployable</a> unit, with the ability to deploy within 96 hours of a crisis and establish operations within 24 hours of arrival. PSUs are the only Coast Guard unit that uniquely train and provide <a href="/facts/Ground_warfare/RD7kK2vU">ground combat</a> security capability for the Coast Guard if needed. Other units that PSUs train and integrate with are <a href="/facts/Navy_Expeditionary_Combat_Command/lkjvRfVD">Navy Expeditionary Combat Command</a> or abroad in support of various Department of Defense operations. PSUs receive their initial training at <a href="/facts/Marine_Corps_Base_Camp_Lejeune/vH9AvhrQ">Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune</a>'s <a href="/facts/Joint_Maritime_Training_Center/MFoEGYbC">Special Missions Training Center</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:19" href="#fn:19"><sup>19</sup></a> </p> <p>Port Security units are trained and equipped to provide: </p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Anti-Terrorism/XSzTcfND">Anti-Terrorism</a>/<a href="/facts/Force_protection/03fcdumd">Force Protection</a> (ATFP) Security missions</li> <li><a href="/facts/Ground_Warfare/RD7kK2vU">Ground Combat</a></li> <li>Counter-Piracy</li> <li>Maritime Interdiction</li> <li>Military Combat Operations</li> <li>Humanitarian Response</li> <li>Inspections</li> <li><a href="/facts/Amphibious_warfare/1Povrhpm">Amphibious operations</a></li> <li>Point defense of strategic shipping, designated critical infrastructure, and high value assets.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:20" href="#fn:20"><sup>20</sup></a></li></ul> <h3>Regional Dive Lockers</h3> <p>The DSF has two Regional Dive Lockers that provide full-time diving capability for three primary missions: Ports and Waterways Coastal Security (PWCS); Aids to Navigation (ATON); and ship husbandry and repair in remote polar regions. The Dive Lockers, which became fully operational on October 1, 2008, following a cold water familiarization diving accident in the Arctic aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter <i>Healy</i>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:21" href="#fn:21"><sup>21</sup></a> Regional Dive Locker East (RDLE) is located at <a href="/facts/Portsmouth%2c_Virginia/r3wyfp23">Portsmouth, Virginia</a>, Regional Dive Locker West (RDLW) is located at <a href="/facts/San_Diego%2c_California/YFUP7gB9">San Diego, California</a> or Regional Dive locker Pacific (RDLP) which is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:22" href="#fn:22"><sup>22</sup></a> </p> <h3>Tactical Law Enforcement Teams (TACLET)</h3> <p>Tactical Law Enforcement Teams provide specialized <a href="/facts/Law_Enforcement_Detachments/AWWyNj4Y">Law Enforcement Detachments</a> (LEDET) to conduct <a href="/facts/War_on_Drugs/bvaUH3re">counter-narcotics</a> <a href="/facts/Law_enforcement_agency/LBQN5bl8">law enforcement</a> and <a href="/facts/Maritime_Interdiction_Operations/wAFfaTIS">Maritime Interdiction Operations</a> from U.S. and allied <a href="/facts/Navy/TwPq0TNP">naval vessels</a>. There are currently two units, Tactical Law Enforcement Team South based in <a href="/facts/Opa-locka%2c_Florida/Qe3X0pXp">Opa-locka, Florida</a> and the Pacific Area Tactical Law Enforcement Team (PACTACLET) based in <a href="/facts/San_Diego/YFUP7gB9">San Diego</a>, <a href="/facts/California/zLW2vdQJ">California</a>. The Coast Guard formally established the Law Enforcement Detachment program in 1982. Originally, LEDETs operated directly under Coast Guard "groups," local commands that operated under Coast Guard districts. Other federal agencies that TACLETs train with are the <a href="/facts/Drug_Enforcement_Administration/qGQpHNB8">DEA Special Response Teams</a>, <a href="/facts/Bureau_of_Alcohol%2c_Tobacco%2c_Firearms_and_Explosives/orftTb48">ATF Special Response Teams</a>, and various local SWAT Teams<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:23" href="#fn:23"><sup>23</sup></a> </p> <p>TACLET groups duties include: </p> <ul><li>Maritime interdiction missions</li> <li>Counter-piracy</li> <li>Military combat operations</li> <li>Alien migration interdiction</li> <li>Military force protection</li> <li>Counter terrorism</li> <li><a href="/facts/Homeland_security/Uz6ITRXM">Homeland security</a></li> <li>Humanitarian response</li></ul> <h3>Unit Level Testing</h3> <p>The standard unit level testing falls into three levels of physical fitness. The test is very similar to the <a href="/facts/FBI/UY93jwX6">FBI</a> test or applying to a local or state police agencies <a href="/facts/SWAT/ALsUQs5M">SWAT</a> team. The units have an indoctrination phase sometimes referred to as "Green Team". Each unit member will go through water survival training.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:24" href="#fn:24"><sup>24</sup></a> </p><p>The Tier One Fitness test is: </p> <table><tbody><tr><th>Men / Women</th><th>All Ages</th></tr><tr><td>1.5 Mile Run</td><td>11:38 or under</td></tr><tr><td>Situps 1 Minute</td><td>42</td></tr><tr><td>Pushups 1 Minute</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td>300m Sprint</td><td>48 Seconds</td></tr><tr><td>Vertical Jump</td><td>23 Inches</td></tr><tr><td>Under 12 Minute Swim (Side Stroke / Breaststroke)</td><td>500 Yards</td></tr></tbody></table> <p>The Tier Two fitness is: </p> <table><tbody><tr><th>Men</th><th>Under 30 Years Old</th></tr><tr><td>1.5 Mile Run</td><td>12:51 or under</td></tr><tr><td>Situps 1 Minute</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td>Pushups 1 Minute</td><td>29</td></tr><tr><td>12 Minute Swim (Side Stroke / Breaststroke)</td><td>500 Yards</td></tr><tr><td>Sit and Reach</td><td>16.5 Inches</td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><th>Women</th><th>Under 30 Years Old</th></tr><tr><td>1.5 Mile Run</td><td>15:26 or under</td></tr><tr><td>Situps 1 Minute</td><td>32</td></tr><tr><td>Pushups 1 Minute</td><td>23</td></tr><tr><td>12 Minute Swim (Side Stroke / Breaststroke)</td><td>400 Yards</td></tr><tr><td>Sit and Reach</td><td>19.25 Inches</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="operations">Operations</h2> <p>The United States Coast Guard is the only military branch with law enforcement capabilities to board and seize. Under the <a href="/facts/Maritime_Drug_Law_Enforcement_Act/N7eISupW">Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act</a> and UN resolutions, its mission includes seizing drugs in international waters or on behalf of partner nations.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:25" href="#fn:25"><sup>25</sup></a> </p> <table><tbody><tr><th>$</th><th>Description</th><th>USCG Asset</th><th>Date</th></tr><tr><td>$100 million</td><td>10,000 lbs of cocaine<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:26" href="#fn:26"><sup>26</sup></a></td><td><a href="/facts/United_States_Coast_Guard/6d7SWTP9">USCG</a> LEDET 409 with <i><a href="/facts/USCGC_Resolute/Q9rnqhrC">USCGC Resolute</a></i></td><td>24-Aug-09</td></tr><tr><td>$22 million</td><td>1,900 lbs of cocaine. A video from a <a href="/facts/Lockheed_P-3_Orion/j3qMIss7">CBP P-3</a> plane shows a shootout between the drug smugglers and TACLET operators.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:27" href="#fn:27"><sup>27</sup></a></td><td>USCG Tactical Law Enforcement Team South with <a href="/facts/Royal_Netherland_Navy/2jttkYgw">Royal Netherland Navy</a></td><td>23-Nov-12<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:28" href="#fn:28"><sup>28</sup></a></td></tr><tr><td>$569 million</td><td>17,000 lbs. of cocaine as part of a monthslong operations. LEDET team interdicted a Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible. A LEDET member was captured on film jumping onto the vessel, causing it to heave to. The dramatic video went viral and was cited by the President of the United States.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:29" href="#fn:29"><sup>29</sup></a></td><td>USCG LEDET, Pacific Area Tactical Law Enforcement Team (PACTACLET) with <i><a href="/facts/USCGC_Munro_(WMSL-755)/SBlP7ju0">USCGC Munro</a></i></td><td>18-Jul-19</td></tr><tr><td>N/A</td><td>Cache of weapons consisted of thousands of AK-47 assault rifles, light machine guns, heavy sniper rifles, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, and crew served weapons. Other weapon components included barrels, stocks, optical scopes and weapon systems.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:30" href="#fn:30"><sup>30</sup></a></td><td>USCG Advanced Interdiction Team (AIT) with U.S. NAVY</td><td>11-Feb-21</td></tr><tr><td>N/A</td><td>Cache of weapons included dozens of advanced Russian-made anti-tank guided missiles, thousands of Chinese Type 56 assault rifles, and hundreds of PKM machine guns, sniper rifles and rocket-propelled grenades launchers. Other weapon components included advanced optical sights.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:31" href="#fn:31"><sup>31</sup></a></td><td>USCG Advanced Interdiction Team (AIT) with U.S. NAVY</td><td>7-May-21</td></tr><tr><td>N/A</td><td>Advanced Interdiction Team seized approximately 1,400 AK-47 assault rifles and 226,600 rounds of ammunition from a stateless fishing vessel during a flag verification boarding in accordance with customary international law in the North Arabian Sea.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:32" href="#fn:32"><sup>32</sup></a></td><td>USCG Advanced Interdiction Team (AIT) with U.S. NAVY</td><td>22-Dec-21</td></tr><tr><td>$4 million</td><td>(kg not listed) heroin <a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:33" href="#fn:33"><sup>33</sup></a></td><td>USCG Advanced Interdiction Team (AIT) with U.S. NAVY</td><td>27-Dec-21</td></tr><tr><td>$475 million</td><td>24,700 lbs of cocaine and 3,892 pounds of lbs<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:34" href="#fn:34"><sup>34</sup></a></td><td>USCG LEDET 101 and LEDET 401 with joint USCG & U.S. NAVY assets.</td><td>17-Sep-22</td></tr><tr><td>$69 million</td><td>1,986 lbs. of marijuana <a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:35" href="#fn:35"><sup>35</sup></a></td><td>USCG Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 406 with U.S. NAVY</td><td>27-Ap-23</td></tr><tr><td>$42 million</td><td>1000 kg hashish, 802 kg methamphetamine <a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:36" href="#fn:36"><sup>36</sup></a></td><td>USCG Advanced Interdiction Team (AIT) with U.S. NAVY</td><td>21-Apr-23</td></tr><tr><td>$63 million</td><td>4,800 lbs of cocaine. USCG Tactical team shot and sank the drug smuggling speedboat.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:37" href="#fn:37"><sup>37</sup></a></td><td>USCG LEDET 110 and <a href="/facts/Helicopter_Interdiction_Tactical_Squadron/1VaALs1t">Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron</a> (HITRON)</td><td>04-June-24</td></tr></tbody></table> <h2 id="notable-service-members">Notable service members</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Petty_officer_third_class/Bn7yr0dv">Petty officer third class</a> <a href="/facts/Nathan_Bruckenthal/anK2jGqG">Nathan Bruckenthal</a> was posthumously awarded the <a href="/facts/Bronze_Star_Medal/u8rXrlDa">Bronze Star Medal</a> with <a href="/facts/Combat_Distinguishing_Device/tYb3x4VB">Combat Distinguishing Device</a> and the <a href="/facts/Purple_Heart/4JbJgLc6">Purple Heart</a>. He died in the <a href="/facts/Iraq_War/dlAgf8at">Iraq War</a> in support of <a href="/facts/War_on_Terror/CTGl4eto">War on Terror</a>.</li></ul> <h2 id="see-also">See also</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Special_Missions_Training_Center/MFoEGYbC">Special Missions Training Center</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Patrol_Forces_Southwest_Asia/ax1CkyQC">Patrol Forces Southwest Asia</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Maritime_Force_Protection_Unit/BDB2K7RD">Maritime Force Protection Unit</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Helicopter_Interdiction_Tactical_Squadron/1VaALs1t">Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Naval_Expeditionary_Combat_Command/lkjvRfVD">Naval Expeditionary Combat Command</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/NSRT/eBGNAtYm">U.S. Border Patrol Special Operations Group</a></li></ul> <h2 id="further-reading">Further reading</h2> <ul><li>Mitchell, Matthew J. (2009). <i>Not your father's Coast Guard: the untold story of U.S. Coast Guard Special Forces</i>. 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