Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard

The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (CG) is the maritime branch of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF). Its primary mission is to protect the nation's sovereignty and provide maritime security and safety within its waters and internationally.

The CG is heavily involved in combating the drug trade and conducting search and rescue operations. It also plays a crucial role in national security, as demonstrated during the 1970 Army Mutiny and the 1990 Attempted Coup.

During the mutiny, the CG prevented the mutineers from reaching Port of Spain by firing on their access road. In the 1990 coup, the CG provided vital logistical and naval support to the TTDF ground forces.