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Section A. Maritime Domain Awareness

 
Introduction
 Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) is a concept that underscores almost all AUXAIR missions.  MDA principles and practices should always be kept in mind.
 
A.1.  MDA Concept
 MDA is an evolving concept that has emerged as the United States improves the safety and security of its citizens.  The priority of MDA has increased in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (9/11).  This manual provides additional information on the United States Coast Guard’s response to these events and the potential contribution of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to MDA.  President George W. Bush set the tone and direction of America’s fight on terrorism in his speech to a Joint Session of Congress and the American people on September 20, 2001, “We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail.”  Since 9/11, the Federal Government has been undergoing a massive reorganization and transformation to meet this challenge.  Our world and the way we operate in it has forever changed.  It is the policy of the United States to take all necessary measures to protect the homeland.
While many actions have been taken, both foreign and domestic, the one with greatest impact on the U.S. Coast Guard and the Auxiliary is the creation of the DHS and the inclusion of the Coast Guard in this department.  Since the department was established, the U.S. Coast Guard has become engaged in an overarching transformation in which MDA issues have become a vital component of all Coast Guard missions in both operations and support.  The challenge to secure U.S. transportation systems and borders is substantial—there are 5,525 miles of border with Canada, 1,989 miles with Mexico, as well as a maritime border that includes 95,000 miles of shoreline, 350 official ports of entry, and 3.4 million square miles of exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The Auxiliary is involved in this transformation and is fully aligned with the active duty component.
 
A.2.  MDA Definition
 MDA is defined as “the effective understanding of anything associated with the global maritime environment that could impact the security, safety, economy or environment of the United States.”  (see ALCOAST 160/04)
 

 
A.3.  MDA Security
 MDA is the Coast Guard’s overarching MARSEC program, and is guided by the recently established Maritime Domain Awareness Directorate, Commandant (CG-7M).  The Directorate will coordinate its activities with other DHS agencies and with key outside agencies such as the Department of Defense and its components, so there is an effective, cohesive, and seamless MDA system for the nation.
　
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