Sector Detroit

The Way Forward 2007

Command Priorities and Objectives

The Many Missions of a SectorWe are a very busy unit, responsible for much, accountable

for much

Search and Rescue

Short Range Aids to Navigation

Recreational Boating Safety

Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security

Marine Environmental Response

Waterways Management

Marine Science Activities

Enforcement of Laws and Treaties

Defense Operations

Coast Guard Reserve Force Management

Command, Control and Support of CG Forces

Marine Inspection

Marine Licensing REC Toledo/OCMI Function

What Makes Sector Detroit Unique

Located on international border with significant maritime smuggling threat posing implications for national security

Economically vital critical infrastructure Ambassador Bridge (40% of US/CA Trade)

Blue Water Bridge (25% of US/CA Trade)

An Extremely Busy Shipping Corridor

Ice Rescue and Ice Breaking Missions

Large span of control

Need to cooperate with Canada for every major incident in the Detroit/St. Clair River Corridor

Unique Aspects (Cont’d)

Large Muslim Population Increases Concern Elements of Al-Qaida, Hizbollah, Hamas, Salafi Muslims, and even Tamil

Tigers present in the Detroit Metro area

Alien and Drug Smuggling Walpole Island complicates LE as does the Border

Sector Detroit AIS Picture for 2 Oct 02

Key Priorities

1. Develop and Retain a Fully Trained and Motivated Workforce, Active, Reserve and Civilian

2. Improve Readiness to Respond to Major Contingencies

3. Protect our Maritime Borders

4. Improve Partnership and Outreach to Stakeholders

5. Ensure Safe, Habitable Facilities Adequate for Mission Performance

Other Important Objectives

Facilitate Moving of Commerce Ensure effective ice-breaking operations

Ensure Safety Through Efficient Waterways Management Add risk based decision making to Marine Event Permit Process

Reduce or Eliminate Environmental Damage and Natural Resource Degradation

Prevent Transportation Security Incidents

Provide Proper SAR Supervision and Coordination

Other Important Objectives (cont’d)

Promote Commercial Vessel Safety

Promote Recreational Boater Safety

Implement Technological Solutions to Leverage Sector Capabilities

Provide Effective Oversight and Support of Field units to Ensure Operational Readiness

Key Priority #1

Develop and Retain a Fully Trained and Motivated Workforce, Active, Reserve and Civilian Address OAS challenges with aid of OAS Steering Team

Implement better guidance thru issuance of Org Manual

Improve use of My Unit to disseminate unit particular info

Establish a structured fitness program

Use training board with cross department participation to optimize training

Ensure use of IDPs by first tour Officers and Enlisted members

Provide mentors to first tour members

OAS Steering Team

Team Members LCDR Dozier

CWO Gough

BMCM Schmader

OSC Conley

MSTC Ball

SKI Bagley

OS1 Gilham

DC1 McInnis

BM1 Bostic

MST2 Labadie

YN3 Rasmussen

GM3 Peter

OAS Steering Team RecommendationsHighlights

Training Monthly Dept/Div training day to accomplish dept training, rate, and EPME

training Likely to be done in concert with Comdt required annual training

Examine space utilization MAL vs. PAL for computers Optimize location of present computer location

Working Groups to examine certain key issues E-6– Duty routine and rounds E-5– Cleaning duties E-4– Second Deck lunchroom design

Establish a Security Council

Key Priority #2

Improve Readiness to Respond to Major Contingencies Update and improve AT/FP Plan, implement improvements to security

Complete Continuity of Ops Plan, Mass Rescue Plan

Update Area Contingency Plan and Area Maritime Security Plan

Complete ICS training for all hands and Section Chiefs—E-team training already completed for Command Center Personnel

Develop a Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit

Enhance Family Personal Readiness

Key Priority #3

Protect our Maritime Borders Pursue technological projects to improve mission effectiveness

Partner with Border Patrol to make Op Northern Guard a success

Develop strategy to participate and benefit from Michigan Intel Fusion Centers

Continue to maintain VDEL capability for emergent situations

Continuously improve partnership with DHS counterparts to enhance border security

Key Priority #4

Expand and Improve Partnerships and Outreach

Success as a Sector Organization hinges on working with a myriad of Canadian and U.S. agencies and stakeholders at all levels of government.

This effort requires a considerable amount of time and effort Expand and Optimize use of Homeport

Increase effectiveness of key committees such as Area Maritime Security Committee, Area Committee, and Detroit St. Clair River Working Group

Implement a Public Affairs Strategy that supports mission accomplishment via dissemination of safety and security messages

Key Priority #5

Ensure Sector Facilities are Safe, Health, and Adequate for Mission Performance Develop and complete a list of self help projects for 2nd and 1st Deck spaces

(much of this is done or in progress) to improve habitability

Update SSMRs for Sector facility and Stations to lay ground work for long term repairs and upgrades

Issues and Challenges

Approximately 8% budget cut ($176,000) for FY 2007

FP Threat and burden of providing our own protection

Facility deterioration over time

Keeping up with the rapid rate of change Huge changes coming in CG organization above Sector level, finance, and

logistics management