In the realm of maritime safety and security, effective communication is paramount. For the United States Coast Guard (USCG), ensuring seamless connectivity is not just a priority but a necessity. Communication is needed when operating off-shore in bordering countries, during ship inspections, and when collaborating with other agencies during a

The Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Coast Guard has a critical mission to safeguard the waters under U.S. jurisdiction, facing diverse threats, including criminal, terrorist, and hostile nation-state activities. Deployable Specialized Forces (DSFs) within the USCG are tasked with leading various mission areas, requiring secure communications and real-time awareness, especially in

Throughout the history of the United States, the country and its people were protected from externally-derived harm to some extent because of the oceans on its eastern and western coasts. However, as technology advanced, the United States quickly grew vulnerable to threats coming over or across the Atlantic or Pacific