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During peacetime, the Coast Guard is a part of the Department of Homeland Security, whereas the other military services are a part of the Defense Department. However, during war or by order of the president, oversight of the Coast Guard can be transferred to the U.S. Navy.nlike the other military services, the USCG isnât represented by a flag officer on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The United States Coast Guard Academy is the higher education institution for the USCG, comparable to the academies that serve the other branches of the military. Itâs based in New London, Conn.
The Coast Guard does not fall under the Department of Defense. Until recently, the Coast Guard was under the Department of Transportation. Recent legislation has move the Coast Guard to the newly created Department of Homeland Defense. However, the Coast Guard is considered a military service, because, during times of war or conflict, the President of the United States can transfer any or all assets of the Coast Guard to the Department of the Navy.