United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities)
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The United States Coast Guard, when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to Department of Defense joint activities, functions as an armed maritime force integrated into U.S. military operations alongside other branches.
All labels observed (5)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4857546 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities) Context triple: [Joint Meritorious Unit Award, serviceBranch, United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities)]
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A.
United States Coast Guard commands in the National Capital Region
United States Coast Guard commands in the National Capital Region are the Coast Guard’s operational and support units based in and around Washington, D.C., responsible for missions such as maritime security, law enforcement, and coordination with other federal agencies.
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B.
Coast Guard Administration
The Coast Guard Administration is Taiwan’s maritime law enforcement and search-and-rescue agency responsible for safeguarding the nation’s coastal and offshore security.
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C.
U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command
U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command is the Coast Guard’s specialized unit responsible for defending its information networks, conducting cyber operations, and supporting national cybersecurity efforts.
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D.
Semper Paratus (later adopted by the U.S. Coast Guard)
Semper Paratus (later adopted by the U.S. Coast Guard) is the Latin motto meaning "Always Ready," symbolizing the service’s constant preparedness and vigilance.
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E.
United States Coast Guard Reserve
The United States Coast Guard Reserve is the reserve military component of the U.S. Coast Guard, composed of part-time service members who support and augment active-duty operations in maritime safety, security, and defense.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities) Target entity description: The United States Coast Guard, when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to Department of Defense joint activities, functions as an armed maritime force integrated into U.S. military operations alongside other branches.
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A.
United States Coast Guard commands in the National Capital Region
United States Coast Guard commands in the National Capital Region are the Coast Guard’s operational and support units based in and around Washington, D.C., responsible for missions such as maritime security, law enforcement, and coordination with other federal agencies.
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B.
Coast Guard Administration
The Coast Guard Administration is Taiwan’s maritime law enforcement and search-and-rescue agency responsible for safeguarding the nation’s coastal and offshore security.
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C.
U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command
U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command is the Coast Guard’s specialized unit responsible for defending its information networks, conducting cyber operations, and supporting national cybersecurity efforts.
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D.
Semper Paratus (later adopted by the U.S. Coast Guard)
Semper Paratus (later adopted by the U.S. Coast Guard) is the Latin motto meaning "Always Ready," symbolizing the service’s constant preparedness and vigilance.
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E.
United States Coast Guard Reserve
The United States Coast Guard Reserve is the reserve military component of the U.S. Coast Guard, composed of part-time service members who support and augment active-duty operations in maritime safety, security, and defense.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
armed service
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component of the United States Armed Forces ⓘ maritime military force ⓘ |
| assignedTo |
functional combatant commands
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geographic combatant commands ⓘ joint interagency task forces ⓘ |
| commandRelationship |
operational control by combatant commander
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tactical control by Navy component commanders ⓘ |
| coordinatesWith |
United States Air Force
NERFINISHED
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United States Army NERFINISHED ⓘ United States Marine Corps NERFINISHED ⓘ United States Space Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| doctrine | joint operations conducted under joint publications of the U.S. military ⓘ |
| hasCapability |
armed cutters integrated into naval task groups
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maritime boarding and inspection teams ⓘ maritime explosive ordnance detection support ⓘ port security units ⓘ |
| historicalParticipation |
Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
NERFINISHED
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Vietnam War naval operations ⓘ World War I naval operations NERFINISHED ⓘ World War II naval operations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| integratedWith |
United States Navy fleet operations
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joint combatant commands ⓘ |
| legalBasis |
14 U.S.C. § 3
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Title 10 of the United States Code ⓘ Title 14 of the United States Code ⓘ |
| mission |
protect critical maritime infrastructure in operational theaters
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provide specialized maritime law enforcement expertise to joint operations ⓘ support combatant commanders’ maritime security objectives ⓘ support national defense requirements in wartime ⓘ |
| operatesUnder |
United States Department of Defense
NERFINISHED
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United States Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| participatesIn |
joint maritime operations
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joint task forces ⓘ naval warfare operations ⓘ |
| peacetimeStatus | normally a service in the Department of Homeland Security ⓘ |
| role |
armed maritime law enforcement support to military operations
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coastal defense support ⓘ convoy escort and protection ⓘ harbor defense and security ⓘ maritime interdiction operations ⓘ port security operations in theaters of war ⓘ protection of naval shipping ⓘ search and rescue in combat zones ⓘ |
| statusChangeCondition | upon declaration by the President or Congress that the Coast Guard operates as a service in the Navy ⓘ |
| subordinateTo |
Secretary of Defense
NERFINISHED
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Secretary of the Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| wartimeStatus | may be transferred to the Department of the Navy ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities) Description of subject: The United States Coast Guard, when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to Department of Defense joint activities, functions as an armed maritime force integrated into U.S. military operations alongside other branches.
Referenced by (7)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
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serviceBranch
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United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities)
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U.S. military health system
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supportsBranch
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United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities)
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this entity surface form:
United States Coast Guard (when operating under DoD)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
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militaryBranch
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United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities)
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this entity surface form:
United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
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affects
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United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities)
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this entity surface form:
United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
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appliesToOrganization
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United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities)
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this entity surface form:
United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy)
Navy Air Medal
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serviceBranch
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United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities)
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this entity surface form:
United States Coast Guard (when assigned to Navy or Marine Corps units)
Public Law 114-92
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relevantTo
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United States Coast Guard (when operating as a service in the Navy or assigned to DoD joint activities)
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this entity surface form:
U.S. Coast Guard when operating as a service in the Navy