Encl (2) to COMDTINST 16010.8
Goal C2: Eliminate the flow of undocumented migrants entering the U.S. via
maritime routes.
Target: Hold the flow of undocumented migrants entering the U.S. via
maritime routes to no more than 13% of estimated entry attempts as the
number of migrant attempts and professional migrant smuggling operations
grows.
Analysis and Evaluation
1996-1998 data represent a low-level of migrant successes due in large part to a low
level of relatively predictable migrant attempts. However, the migrant situation is
changing. The 1999 and 2000 targets reflect realistic levels of performance against a
threat of increasing migrant attempts and growing professional migrant smuggling
operations.
The 1998 goal was achieved by maintaining a Coast Guard presence in the historically
high migrant threat areas and by adapting to changing threats during the year. As soon
as there were indications of an increased flow of Cuban migrants driven by a surge in
migrant smugglers, the Coast Guard responded by increasing cutter and aircraft in the
Straits of Florida. This response stemmed the flow and lowered Cuban migrant departures
by over half from the peak flow.
FY00 Key Initiatives
Surface Search Radar Replacement (AC&I); Long Range Search Aircraft Capability (AC&I);
HU-25 Aircraft Avionics Improvements (AC&I); HH- 60 Independent Navigation Project
(AC&I); HC-130 Side Looking Airborne Radar (AC&I); Comprehensive Law Enforcement
(RDT&E): Increases the effectiveness of sensors and command and control equipment
needed to detect, track and apprehend migrant vessels, and migrant smugglers.
Deepwater Capability Replacement Analysis (AC&I): Develops a system of surface, air,
command and control, intelligence, and logistics systems to carry out migrant
interdiction and migrant rescues in the deepwater area of responsibility. Deepwater is
essential to keeping assets with long endurance capabilities and extensive command and
control capabilities on station during times of increased migration attempts and mass
migration events such as the Mariel Boatlift.
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