Coast Guard On CAPE Cod Quiz

1. Who does the Coast Guard report to in times of peace?

Navy

Dept. of Homeland Security

Army

Air Force

During times of peace, the Coast Guard operates as part of the Department of Homeland Security. In times of war, or at the direction of the President, the Coast Guard serves under the Navy Department.

Explanation

During times of peace, the Coast Guard operates as part of the Department of Homeland Security. In times of war, or at the direction of the President, the Coast Guard serves under the Navy Department.

2. Is the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod located at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod?

Yes

No

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod is indeed located at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod.

Explanation

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod is indeed located at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod.

3. Is it true that the crew of the Coast Guard buoy tender Bittersweet coordinated rescue operations for the 682 passengers aboard the Bermuda Star?

True

False

The Bermuda Star, a liner that grounded in heavy fog in Buzzards Bay in June 1990, was aided by the Coast Guard stationed in Woods Hole.

Explanation

The Bermuda Star, a liner that grounded in heavy fog in Buzzards Bay in June 1990, was aided by the Coast Guard stationed in Woods Hole.

4. What year did the U.S. Congress authorize what would become the creation of the Coast Guard?

1790

1812

1870

1890

On August 4, 1790, the first Congress authorized the construction of ten vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws and to prevent smuggling.

Explanation

On August 4, 1790, the first Congress authorized the construction of ten vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws and to prevent smuggling.

5. Is the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod(ASCC)the only Coast Guard aviation facility in the northeast?

Yes

No

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (ASCC), with its three helicopters and four jets, is the only Coast Guard Aviation facility in the northeast.

Explanation

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (ASCC), with its three helicopters and four jets, is the only Coast Guard Aviation facility in the northeast.

6. When did the term "Coast Guard" officially come into being?

1875

1900

1915

1942

The service received its present name in 1915 under an act of Congress when the Revenue Cutter Service merged with the Life-Saving Service. The nation then had a single maritime service dedicated to saving life at sea and enforcing the nation's maritime laws.

Explanation

The service received its present name in 1915 under an act of Congress when the Revenue Cutter Service merged with the Life-Saving Service. The nation then had a single maritime service dedicated to saving life at sea and enforcing the nation's maritime laws.

7. What president honored air crews in a Rose Garden ceremony for outstanding effort in a rescue situation?

Richard Nixon

Gerald Ford

John F. Kennedy Jr.

Ronald Reagan

In March 1987, the Soviet Motor Vessel Komsomolets Kirgizzii sank 200 nautical miles south of the Massachusetts coast. Three of Air Station Cape Cod's helicopter rescued the 37-man crew from the Russian ship in 20 foot seas an winds gusting to 50 knots with no major injuries. For their extraordinary efforts, the air crews were invited to the White House by President Reagan to be honored in a Rose Garden ceremony. The event marked the first time a Coast Guard aircrew has been so honored.

Explanation

In March 1987, the Soviet Motor Vessel Komsomolets Kirgizzii sank 200 nautical miles south of the Massachusetts coast. Three of Air Station Cape Cod's helicopter rescued the 37-man crew from the Russian ship in 20 foot seas an winds gusting to 50 knots with no major injuries. For their extraordinary efforts, the air crews were invited to the White House by President Reagan to be honored in a Rose Garden ceremony. The event marked the first time a Coast Guard aircrew has been so honored.

8. How many Coast Guard personnel call the Massachusetts Military Reservation home?

300

520

780

1500

Over 520 Coast Guard personnel call the MMR home.

Explanation

Over 520 Coast Guard personnel call the MMR home.

9. Was the Navy created before the Coast Guard?

Yes

No

Until the Navy Department was established in 1798, the Coast Guard served as the nation's only armed force afloat.

Explanation

Until the Navy Department was established in 1798, the Coast Guard served as the nation's only armed force afloat.

10. What U.S. president ordered the transfer of the Lighthouse Service to the Coast Guard?

Calvin Coolidge

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Harry Truman

John F. Kennedy Jr.

President Franklin Roosevelt ordered the transfer of the Lighthouse Service to the Coast Guard in 1939.

Explanation

President Franklin Roosevelt ordered the transfer of the Lighthouse Service to the Coast Guard in 1939.

11. When was Air Station Cape Cod officially established?

1925

1945

1963

1970

Air Station Cape Cod was officially established on August 29, 1970.

Explanation

Air Station Cape Cod was officially established on August 29, 1970.

12. What year did the Coast Guard station in Provincetown return to its independent status?

1985

1995

2000

2005

On Aug. 12, 2000, Coast Guard Station Provincetown returned to its full, independent status. Since 1997, the station had been under the command of the Coast Guard Station in Chatham.

Explanation

On Aug. 12, 2000, Coast Guard Station Provincetown returned to its full, independent status. Since 1997, the station had been under the command of the Coast Guard Station in Chatham.