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Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations (CG-DCO)

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Mission:

The Deputy Commandant for Operations (DCO) is charged with developing and overseeing the execution of operational planning, policy, and international engagement at the strategic level. Additionally it shall establish and maintain relations with interagency partners and maritime stakeholders to support policy development, and resource acquisition. Furthermore the DCO is charged with ensuring the alignment within mission areas to optimize mission execution as the recognized international leader of Maritime Safety, Security and Stewardship.

Vice Admiral Charles W. Ray

Biography

Contact the Deputy Commandant for Operations:

COMMANDANT (CG-DCO)
U.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS
2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7318
WASHINGTON DC 20593-7318
202-372-2000