Which Title of the United States Code covers the Coast Guard as a domestic authority?

• A. Title 10
• B. Title 50
• C. Title 14
• D. Title 32

Answer: (C)

The Coast Guard is defined in the United States Code under a title that specifically covers its duties, structure, and authority as the domestic maritime service. That title is Title 14, which codifies the Coast Guard’s missions and organizational framework for operations inside the United States. In wartime, the Coast Guard can be transferred to the Navy under other laws, which is why it’s sometimes discussed in the context of Title 10, but domestically it sits in Title 14. The other titles cover different realms: Title 10 governs the armed forces in general, Title 32 covers the National Guard, and Title 50 deals with war and national defense. Thus, Title 14 is the best fit for the Coast Guard as a domestic authority.