Arctic Shied 2012
During Arctic Shield 2012, the Coast Guard performed its statutory missions to ensure the Arctic remained a safe, secure and environmentally sustainable region. The operation focused on operations, outreach and an assessment of capabilities. The harsh environment, limited infrastructure and logistics poseed unique challenges when conducting operations in the Arctic. To overcome these challenges, Coast Guard personnel worked closely with our federal, state, local and tribal partners and... read more
During Arctic Shield 2012, the Coast Guard performed its statutory missions to ensure the Arctic remained a safe, secure and environmentally sustainable region. The operation focused on operations, outreach and an assessment of capabilities. The harsh environment, limited infrastructure and logistics poseed unique challenges when conducting operations in the Arctic. To overcome these challenges, Coast Guard personnel worked closely with our federal, state, local and tribal partners and industry representatives to identify issues and to determine the best possible solutions to ensure the nation’s Arctic interests are protected. The operations were conducted from June through October with multiple cutters, aircraft and personnel deployed throughout the Arctic region. Medium Endurance Cutters and Seagoing Buoy Tenders were strategically positioned to conduct search and rescue, law enforcement, and Arctic Domain Awareness flights. show less
