Stopping Non-Compliant Vessels

Coast Guard Station San Diego was recently the first Coast Guard unit to utilize the new Use of Force Authority. This allows Coast Guard Pursuit Coxswains to stop a Non-Compliant Vessel. A Coxswain is a person in charge of a boat. They are responsible for its navigation and steering. The coxswain has the authority to direct all boat and crew activities during the mission and modify planned missions to provide for the safety of the boat and the crew.