The mid-1970s were a period of transition for the Coast Guard with the passage of the Fisheries Conservation and Management Act and the nation's shift towards increased interdiction of narcotics smugglers. These operations called for off-shore patrols of up to three weeks.
The mid-1970s saw a period of change in the Coast Guard, with the passage of the Fisheries Conservation and Management Act and an increased focus on interdiction efforts against narcotics smugglers. These operations demanded extended offshore patrols lasting up to three weeks.