MDA / OPR

MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS /
OPERATION PATRIOT READINESS (MDA/OPR)

Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) is the Coast Guard's overarching maritime security program, and is guided by the recently established Martime Domain Awareness Directorate. The Directorate will coordinate its activities with other Department of Homeland Security agencies and with key outside agencies such as the Department of Defense and the Navy, so there is an effective, cohesive and seamless MDA system for the nation.

Operation Patriot Readiness (OPR) is an Auxiliary campaign for focusing all Auxiliary resources in support of the Coast Guard's MDA security duties in U.S. waters.

Some of its area of responsibilities are:

• America's Waterway Watch (AWW)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Maritime Domain Awareness / Operation Patriot Readiness (MSA/OPR) website