# USCGC Stratton

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**USCGC *Stratton* (WMSL-752)** is the third [Legend-class cutter](/source/Legend-class_cutter) of the [United States Coast Guard](/source/United_States_Coast_Guard). It is the first "white hull" cutter named after a woman since the 1980s ([USCGC *Harriet Lane*](/source/USCGC_Harriet_Lane_(WMEC-903)) was launched in 1984). *Stratton* is named for Coast Guard Captain [Dorothy C. Stratton](/source/Dorothy_C._Stratton) (1899–2006). Stratton served as director of the [SPARS](/source/SPARS), the Coast Guard Women's Reserve during [World War II](/source/World_War_II).[6]

## History

Construction began in 2008 by [Northrop Grumman](/source/Northrop_Grumman)'s Ship System [Ingalls Shipyard](/source/Ingalls_Shipbuilding) in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The keel was laid on July 20, 2009. The cutter's sponsor is [Michelle Obama](/source/Michelle_Obama), who is the first [First Lady](/source/First_Lady_of_the_United_States) to sponsor a Coast Guard cutter.[7]

On 23 July 2010 [Michelle Obama](/source/Michelle_Obama) [christened](/source/Ship_christening) the cutter in a ceremony at the ship builder's.[8]

In August 2011, *Stratton* completed [sea trials](/source/Sea_trials).[9] On September 2, 2011 *Stratton* was acquired by the Coast Guard.[10] On December 19, 2011 *Stratton* arrived in [San Francisco](/source/San_Francisco), pier 27, for its inaugural homecoming visit to the Bay Area.[11]

On March 31, 2012, *Stratton* was officially commissioned by the Coast Guard in [Alameda, California](/source/Alameda,_California), with First Lady Michelle Obama in attendance.[12]

In April 2012, the crew of *Stratton* discovered four holes in the hull and the ship was sent to drydock to have these repaired.[13]

On July 18, 2015, *Stratton* intercepted a [semi-submersible](/source/Narco-submarine) loaded with approximately 16,000 pounds of cocaine. *Stratton* was able to offload more than 12,000 pounds worth an estimated $181 million before the craft sank.[14][15] It is estimated to be the largest such seizure of its kind.[16]

In July 2015, [Insitu](/source/Insitu) UAS demonstrated how [ScanEagle](/source/Boeing_Insitu_ScanEagle) can maximize the effectiveness of USCG vessels, the exercise also showcased the platform's ability to conduct seamless, concurrent aviation operations with crewed aircraft.[17]

On June 13, 2019, *Stratton* departed for a Western Pacific patrol in support of the [U.S. Indo-Pacific Command](/source/United_States_Indo-Pacific_Command) where the cutter would operate under tactical control of the [United States Seventh Fleet](/source/United_States_Seventh_Fleet) commander.[18] During this patrol, *Stratton* would enforce [United Nations](/source/United_Nations) Security Council resolutions against the [Democratic People's Republic of Korea](/source/Democratic_People's_Republic_of_Korea), combat [illegal fishing](/source/Illegal_fishing), conduct capacity-building exercises with navies and coast guards, and would also participate in various military exercises and training's, including Maritime Training Activity Malaysia 2019, [Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training](/source/Cooperation_Afloat_Readiness_and_Training) Indonesia 2019, and [Exercise Talisman Saber](/source/Exercise_Talisman_Saber).[19][20]

During Exercise Talisman Saber *Stratton* was a part of an amphibious readiness group that conducted an exercise to move Marines and associated equipment ashore in a simulated hostile environment, the cutter would act as a forward screen vessel and also provided fire support for the Marines during the landing.[21] During the patrol, the cutters crew would conduct [surface warfare](/source/Surface_warfare) training, including drills to defend against a missile attack on the cutter.[22] *Stratton* returned to Alameda California on November 22, 2019, after a 162-day patrol, where the cutter visited ports in Fiji, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.[23]

## See also

- [Integrated Deepwater System Program](/source/Integrated_Deepwater_System_Program)

## References

1. ["MTU Powers Deepwater National Security Cutter"](http://dieselman.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/mtu-powers-deepwater-national-security-cutter). *The world of Dieselman - MTU*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120310190837/http://dieselman.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/mtu-powers-deepwater-national-security-cutter/) 2012-03-10 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2012-03-30.

1. ["National Security Cutter: Program Profile"](https://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/nsc/features.asp). *USCG.mil*. US Coast Guard. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170213164304/https://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/nsc/features.asp) 13 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 February 2017.

1. ["COMBATSS-21 Scalable combat management system for the world's navies"](https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed/data/ms2/documents/COMBATSS-21-brochure.pdf). *www.lockheedmartin.com*. Lockheed Martin. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170908020646/http://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed/data/ms2/documents/COMBATSS-21-brochure.pdf) 8 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 21 February 2018. Components fielded on Aegis, LCS and Deepwater National Security Cutter

1. ["National Security Cutters"](http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/national-security-cutter/). *Defensemedianetwork*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063725/http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/national-security-cutter/) 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 May 2017. With much more room on the national security cutter it becomes a considerably more capable platform, because if needed, more sensors and weapons can be added.

1. ["Coast Guard Selects Small UAS For NSC"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200421211505/https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-9/Newsroom/In%20The%20News%20Archives/2016/uas062816.pdf?ver=2017-06-13-142928-460), USCG Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, archived from [the original](http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-9/Newsroom/In%20The%20News%20Archives/2016/uas062816.pdf?ver=2017-06-13-142928-460) on 2020-04-21, retrieved 16 December 2017

1. Susan Gvozdas (2009-07-21). ["Coast Guard Lays Keel for NSC Stratton"](http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/07/coastguard_stratton_072009w/). *Navy Times*. Retrieved 2009-08-02.

1. ["First Lady Leaves Her Mark on Future USCGC Stratton"](http://www.uscg.mil/comdt/blog/2009/07/first-lady-leaves-her-mark-on-future.asp). United States Coast Guard. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20090727010355/http://www.uscg.mil/comdt/blog/2009/07/first-lady-leaves-her-mark-on-future.asp) 2009-07-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2009-08-02.

1. ["Michelle Obama Christens National Security Cutter Stratton"](http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/newsroom/updates/nsc072310.asp). United States Coast Guard. 2010-07-23. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20101130214707/http://uscg.mil/acquisition/newsroom/updates/nsc072310.asp) 2010-11-30 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-09-04.

1. ["Cutter Completes Acceptance Trials"](http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/08/16/Cutter-completes-acceptance-trials/UPI-36201313490020/?spt=hs&or=si). UPI. 2011-08-16. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20121022225211/http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/08/16/Cutter-completes-acceptance-trials/UPI-36201313490020/?spt=hs&or=si) 2012-10-22 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2011-09-05.

1. LT Stephanie Young (2011-09-02). ["Coast Guard Takes Possession of Stratton"](http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2011/09/coast-guard-takes-possession-of-stratton/). *Coast Guard Compass blog*. US Coast Guard. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110907133135/http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2011/09/coast-guard-takes-possession-of-stratton/) 2011-09-07 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2011-09-15.

1. ["Inaugural homecoming for Coast Guard's third National Security Cutter"](http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/1415819/MULTIMEDIA-RELEASE-Inaugural-homecoming-for-Coast-Guard-s-third-National-Security-Cutter). *uscgnews.com*. December 21, 2011. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073458/http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/1415819/MULTIMEDIA-RELEASE-Inaugural-homecoming-for-Coast-Guard-s-third-National-Security-Cutter) March 4, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 8, 2015.

1. John Coté (2012-04-01). ["Michelle Obama Commissions Coast Guard Cutter"](https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Michelle-Obama-commissions-Coast-Guard-cutter-3450194.php). San Francisco Chronicle. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120401071030/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2012%2F03%2F31%2FBA4E1NT16E.DTL) 2012-04-01 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2012-04-01.

1. Alicia A. Caldwell (2012-05-08). ["New Coast Guard ship has rust, holes in hull"](http://www.navytimes.com/news/2012/05/ap-new-coast-guard-ship-has-rust-holes-in-hull-050812). Navy Times.

1. Pete Williams and Phil Helsel (2015-08-06). ["Coast Guard Busts Homemade Submarine, Seizes $181M Worth of Cocaine"](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/coast-guard-busts-homemade-submarine-seizes-181m-worth-cocaine-n405571). NBC News. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150809234548/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/coast-guard-busts-homemade-submarine-seizes-181m-worth-cocaine-n405571) 2015-08-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015-08-10.

1. United States Coast Guard (2015-08-06). ["U.S. Agencies Stop Semi-Submersible, Seize 12,000 Pounds of Cocaine"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhZ-4B2hrQk). United States Coast Guard. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150812040410/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhZ-4B2hrQk) 2015-08-12 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015-08-10.

1. Svati Kirsten Narula (2015-08-07). ["The US coast guard's biggest drug bust ever involved 16,000 pounds of cocaine and a homemade submarine"](http://qz.com/474618/the-us-coast-guards-biggest-drug-bust-ever-involved-16000-pounds-of-cocaine-and-a-homemade-submarine/). Quartz. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150810224452/http://qz.com/474618/the-us-coast-guards-biggest-drug-bust-ever-involved-16000-pounds-of-cocaine-and-a-homemade-submarine/) 2015-08-10 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015-08-10.

1. ["Insitu to provide ScanEagle UAS Services to U.S. Coast Guard"](https://www.armyrecognition.com/archives/archives-naval-defense/naval-defense-2016/insitu-to-provide-scaneagle-uas-services-to-us-coast-guard). *www.navyrecognition.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20161220113433/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/june-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4132-insitu-to-provide-scaneagle-uas-services-to-us-coast-guard.html) 2016-12-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2016-12-13.

1. ["Coast Guard Cutter Stratton to depart for Western Pacific deployment"](https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-cutter-stratton-to-depart-for-western-pacific-deployment/2019/06/11/). *coastguardnews.com/*. Retrieved 22 November 2019.

1. ["Coast Guard Cutter Stratton arrives in Malaysia following training and engagements in Indonesia"](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2589c3f). *content.govdelivery.com*. Retrieved 22 November 2019.

1. ["Coast Guard Cutter Stratton participates in Talisman Sabre 2019"](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2557e03). *content.govdelivery.com/*. Retrieved 22 November 2019.

1. ["US Coast Guard maritime warfare a junior officers perspective"](https://www.dvidshub.net/news/352259/tracklines-course-us-coast-guard-maritime-warfare-junior-officers-perspective). *www.dvidshub.net*. Retrieved 22 November 2019.

1. ["U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton in the Indo-Pacific — Traversing the New Center of Gravity"](https://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/us-coast-guard-cutter-stratton-in-the-indo-pacific-traversing-the-new-center-of-gravity/). *www.defensemedianetwork.com*. Retrieved 22 November 2019.

1. ["CG Cutter Stratton Returns After 162 Days"](https://www.marinelink.com/news/cg-cutter-stratton-returns-days-473156). *www.marinelink.com/*. Retrieved 22 November 2019.

## External links

- [USCGC STRATTON (WMSL 752) Web Site](https://www.pacificarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Cutters/cgcStratton/)
- [National Security Cutter Gallery](http://www.uscg.mil/deepwater/gallery/nscgallery.htm)
- [National Security Cutter Home](http://www.uscg.mil/deepwater/system/nsc.htm)
- [CGC Stratton Coat of Arms – Institute of Heraldry](http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Heraldry/CoastGuard/CuttersUnit.aspx?u=7509) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120919153019/http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Heraldry/CoastGuard/CuttersUnit.aspx?u=7509) 2012-09-19 at the Wayback Machine
- [Michelle Obama's letter](http://www.uscg.mil/comdt/blog//First%20Lady%20Sponsor%20Ltr.pdf)
- [USCGC Stratton](http://usmilnet.com/smf/index.php?topic=15203.0) – usmilnet.com pictures and articles

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