U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and a potential war with the CCP

Popularly known as the “Cosair Fleet” 6 or the “Hooligan’s Navy,” sailing yachts, former smuggling vessels, fishing boats, and other personal watercraft were some of the few naval assets the U.S. could marshal in the face of the Axis onslaught. In a future conflict with China, the Coast Guard and other naval assets would be shifted to deal with the threat, leaving the Auxiliary to take on many of the Coast Guard’s domestic duties. As noted by Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Dan Bell in the Naval Institute’s Proceedings Magazine, cyber-volunteers with the Auxiliary “could prove a significant boon to the service as it struggles with recruitment and retention.” Bell also notes that with many in tech seeking six-figure jobs, it’s hard for the Coast Guard to compete.

Author: RealClearWire

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