Office of Cutter Forces (U.S. Coast Guard) Black Coffee Mug

The Office of Cutter Forces, within the United States Coast Guard (USCG), is responsible for maintaining a fleet of cutters, which are vessels designed for various maritime law enforcement and service missions. These include patrol boats, medium-endurance cutters, heavy-icebreakers, and high-endurance national security cutters, among others. The role of the Office of Cutter Forces is to ensure these assets are operated effectively, maintained, and replaced as necessary for the USCG's mission of securing the country's maritime borders, enforcing marine safety, protecting the environment, and saving lives at sea.