Pakistan Coast Guard
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| Pakistan Coast Guards | |
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 Logo of Pakistan Coast Guard |
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| Active | 1971-Present |
| Country | PAKISTAN |
| Type | Coast Guard |
| Role | To safeguard frontier of Pakistan along coast line of Sindh and Balochistan |
| Size | ~5,000 |
| Part of | Interior Ministry Paramilitary Command Pakistan Armed Forces |
| Combatant Headquarters | Karachi, Sindh Province |
| Nickname | PCG |
| Motto | We are Coast Guards |
| Colour identificiation | Dark Blue and White |
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| Commander of Coast Guard | Brig SHAHARYAR KHAN, DG |
The Pakistan Coast Guards (Urdu: پاک ساحلی محافظ; PCG) is an important branch of the Pakistan Civil Armed Forces and one of the six paramilitary services operating under the administrative control of Minisrty of Interior, Government of Pakistan. Pakistan Coast Guards, headquartered in Karachi, is unique in that it has constitutional jurisdiction over both sea and land. It is responsible for maritime law, and maintenance of seamarks, border control, anti-smuggling operations, anti narcotics, search and rescue operations and other services.
PCG was raised in skeleton form in 1971 and constituted operationally in 1972 through a Presidential Ordinance. Through a legislation of Parliament, Pakistan Coast Guards Act was promulgated in 1973 and it was recognized as one of the six uniformed services of Pakistan Civil Armed Forces. Since then it has upgraded its facilities and fleet to bolster its capabilities of law-enforcement to counter the growing threat of smuggling and terrorism. In addition to land based troops, PCG also mainatins a fleet of naval craft to perform its sea-borne duties. The exact number of personnel and equipment held with PCG remains classified. The PCG Headquarters are at Karachi. It is commanded by a Director General with the rank of Brigadier seconded from the Pakistan Army. Pakistan Coast Guards works under administrative control of Ministry of Interior in peace time whereas it will come under operational control of Pakistan Army in war.
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[edit] The Organisation
[edit] Headquarters
The Headquarters with its compliments and PCG Hospital.
[edit] PCG Battalions
PCG Battalions are led by commandants with the rank of lieutenant colonel, seconded from the Army. The Battalions are located as follows:
The battalions are each subdivided into 3-4 companies (commanded by majors/captains seconded from the Army).
[edit] Marine Wing
Pakistan Coast Guards as a whole is spread all over to safeguard coastal belt of 1050 km as well as up to 12 NM Territorial Waters of Pakistan. Marine Wing of PCG is entrusted with the responsibility of 12 NM of territorial waters. The Marine Wing is based at Karachi and commanded by a lieutenant commander of operation branch, seconded from Pakistan Navy. It is though a small entity, but very much capable of conducting sea worthy operations and activities. MW is equipped with Fast Patrol Crafts, lethal Interceptor Boats and other Utility Boats with latest equipment onboard. Combat staff of the wing is ever ready to sacrifice themselves in the line of duty. MW has full facility to train its men in the relevant fields and able to conduct general and technical cadres. Wing is accomplished with proficient technical staff and adequate facility to maintain its assets. Marine Wing PCG has also established Search and Rescue Centre to safe the precious life in distress and to prevent property loss or damage.
[edit] Mounted Infantry Troop
AT Coy is based in Korangi with a Training Wing and is responsible for maintaining horses, camels and cattle for use in the field, as well as a dog section. It is commanded by a seconded captain from the Remount, Veterinary and Farm Corps (RV&FC) of the Army.
[edit] Roles of PCG
[edit] Anti-smuggling
To keep a check on smugglers and stop their activities of smuggling (inbound as well as outbound) through the sea routes. PCG Battalions have special check posts all along the coastal belt and also pickets the threatened areas randomly. In addition, The Intelligence Wing has a network of agents and informers and establish pickets in consultation with Commandants of the PCG Battalions when a potential smuggling activity is reported to take place. PCG has been equipped with modern communication and surveillance equipment; including radars, to perform this task.
[edit] Human Trafficking
The Pakistan Coast Guard has in recent years, undertaken greater operations against drug & weapon and even human trafficking/smuggler networks operating in the coastal waters. The Coast Guard has seen recent successes in combating this issue.
[edit] Counter Narcotics
[edit] Fleet
- Fast Patrol Boats (FPB)s
- Interceptor Boats (IB)s
- Speed Boats
[edit] PCG Air Wing
- Jet Ranger Helicopter
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
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