ICGS Deepwater - Objectives

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Quote:
"I'm proud of the men and women of our Coast Guard, who are always ready, always ready to protect the American people."

George W. Bush, Remarks on Seaport and Cargo Security, Charleston, South Carolina on February 5, 2004

New Aviation Fleet to Include:
	» Long-Range Surveillance Planes (LRS) HC-130J
	» Multi-Mission Cutter Helicopters (MCH) MH-65C
	» Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft (MRS) HC-144A
	» High Altitude Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (HAEUAV)
	» Vertical Take-off and Landing Unmanned Air Vehicle (VUAV)
Capability Improvements All aviation assets include night/all-weather capability with radar and EO/IR sensors. Increased communications and common operating picture capability. MPA and VUAV introduced in first five years support early retirement of high-cost-to-operate legacy aircraft.