ELEVENTH DISTRICT

Eleventh District
Command Staff
District Staff
District Units
District Cutters
- USCGC ALDER
- USCGC George Cobb
- USCGC ROBERT WARD
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- D11 Pacific Southwest News
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- D11 Auxiliary North
- D11 Auxiliary South
MARITIME CYBER SECURITY
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Cover of Eleventh Coast Guard District Strategic Framework 2019 to 2021

Eleventh Coast Guard District
Strategic Framework 2019-2021

The Eleventh Coast Guard District encompasses the states of California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, the coastal and offshore waters out over thousand miles and the offshore waters of Mexico and Central America down to South America. Coast Guard operational units are located throughout the state of California, with the District and Pacific Area headquarters located on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California along the east side of San Francisco Bay.

The Coast Guard’s presence on the west coast dates back to 1848, when the Revenue Cutter LAWRENCE was dispatched to San Francisco to maintain maritime order during the chaotic days of the California Gold Rush. Growing from that one ship, the Eleventh District now includes 43 units and it employs over 2,400 active duty, reserve, and civilian employees. These resources carry out Search and Rescue, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Marine Safety, and Aids to Navigation missions over 3.3 million square miles of water. In addition, over 3100 volunteer Coast Guard Auxiliary members assist in many Coast Guard mission areas, including Boating Safety and Search and Rescue.

Each year, the Eleventh Coast Guard District units respond to thousands of Search and Rescue cases, saving hundreds of lives, and millions of dollars in property. Additionally, Coast Guard and US Navy assets under the tactical control of the District interdict illegal drugs and migrants that are attempted to be smuggled into the country through the maritime environment.

Since September 11, 2001, the Coast Guard has assumed a dynamic role in protecting the District’s major ports, which include six Tier one ports: San Diego, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Francisco, Oakland, and Richmond. The Coast Guard’s presence in the District continues to expand, as more people, new equipment, and state of the art technology are employed to meet the needs of the United States as it enters the 21st century.

Vision: Deliver exceptional mission performance and support of our personnel through bold, compassionate leadership, innovation, partnerships and professionalism.

@USCG Cutter David Duran (WPC 1156) interdicted 19 aliens aboard a 25-foot cuddy cabin Tuesday morning. All 19 claimed Mexican nationality and were taken into custody by the Coast Guard and transferred to U.S. Border Patrol personnel. #SemperParatus #USCG #SouthwestBorder https://t.co/DGrpISmzvB

@USCG Maritime Safety and Security Team (91105) San Francisco interdicted two aliens while on patrol off the coast of San Diego early Thursday morning. Both aliens were taken into custody by the Coast Guard and transferred to U.S. Border Patrol personnel. #SemperParatus #USCG https://t.co/GcC4iOmkF2

Over the weekend, the Coast Guard apprehended 18 aliens in two separate interdictions off the coast of San Diego. All 18 aliens were taken into custody by the Coast Guard and transferred to Border Patrol personnel. #SemperParatus #USCG #SouthwestBorder https://t.co/vTtTthJf9f

@USCG Cutter Narwhal interdicted 22 migrants aboard a 45-foot cabin cruiser ~6 miles west of Point Loma Sunday. All were taken into custody and transferred to @DHS partners in Imperial Beach. #BorderSecurity #USCG https://t.co/7lqPGkkZJ5

@USCG Cutter Terrell Horne, with @USNavy & @DHS support, interdicted a suspected smuggling vessel ~27 miles off San Diego. 8 Mexican nationals taken into custody by DHS partners. #BorderSecurity #MaritimeSafety #AMO https://t.co/ExKZldcjeS

It’s #406Day! Celebrating 406 MHz beacons—life-saving tech that helps rescuers find people in distress. Join us in spreading the word! #SearchAndRescue #USCG #SARSAT #406DAY, #USCG, #SARSAT, #SAFEBOATING, #SAR, #406Day #406Beacons, #NASA, #NOAA, #EmergencyPreparedness, https://t.co/zbKIfUSIqe

Sector SF has been notified of a potential spill near Crockett, CA. Initial report stated a sheen, substance unknown, forming in the area of Carquinez Strait. A #SF helicopter crew & a Station Rio Vista boatcrew launched to assess & enforce a safety zone. Info developing #USCG

RT @USCGSoCal: A @USCG MH-60 Jayhawk crew & the USS Spruance rescued 18 people from a disabled vsl 50 miles off San Diego. All were safely…

RT @USCGSoCal: The @USCG is surging assets to secure our borders & maritime approaches. Aboard the USS Spruance, our LEDET teams are conduc…

RT @USCGSoCal: A @uscg AIRSTA San Diego helicopter crew rescued 15 aliens aboard an adrift vessel approximately 60 miles SW of #SD. All 15…

Coast Guard crews from Maritime Security and Safety Team Los Angeles/Long Beach and Cutter Petrel interdicted nine aliens aboard a 20-foot boat approximately seven miles southwest of Point Loma this morning. https://t.co/v7my9PQJ20 #CoastGuardCalifornia #SouthwestBorder https://t.co/PrEvX29pBk

Early this week, the crew of the @uscg Cutter Kimball interdicted approximately 3.5K kgs of cocaine and 12 suspected drug smugglers. The #USCG is increasing presence in key areas to secure the U.S. maritime border against the flow of cocaine, fentanyl, and other illegal drugs. https://t.co/tSHPg8IxVH

Over this last weekend, crews from @USCG Station Golden Gate rescued or assisted 4 individuals in the #sanfranciscobay. Crews from the station rescued 1 wind surfer, and 3 wing foilers. #BravoZulu to the Station crews for being #AlawaysReady to answer! #USCG #SAR https://t.co/6v7c3JnCN0

The crew of the @USCG Cutter Haddock interdicted 21 aliens aboard a 25-foot boat approximately 20 miles west of Point Loma, Yesterday. The #USCG took the 21 aliens into custody and transferred them to U.S. Border Patrol personnel. Press Release: https://t.co/O4JDzHVimU https://t.co/QuckkZizyL

The #USCGC Stone’s boarding teams apprehended five suspected drug smugglers and seized approximately 1,726 kilograms of cocaine with assistance from the Coast Guards Tactical Helicopter Interdiction Squadron.

(1/2)The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Stone intercepted a drug trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. #BravoZulu to the crew of the CGC Stone for another successful interdiction. https://t.co/oqMA18SifZ

RT @USCGNorCal: Early this morning, crews from the Coast Guard Cutter Active interdicted a panga with 16 aliens aboard off the coast of Mis…

Early this morning, crews from the Coast Guard Cutter Active interdicted a panga with 16 aliens aboard off the coast of Mission Bay. Read More: https://t.co/3RqercpyLo https://t.co/qPhfhJJj8i

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