The LCS’s are way too expensive for the level of capability they provide, though the very low number of crew required is a plus.

The LCS designs are interesting but yes they are too much for Customs to use, mainly because these systems are designed to be multi purpose- perhaps a design based on the LCS but in a fixed role might prove to be more lucrative!

no we aren’t the US. don’t want to be, as we already have a coast guard it,s just voluntary. the US isn,t the only other country to have a coast guard.

it may encouage people to enlist in the coast guard but don’t want to join the navy.

No you are right mate, there are Coast Guards in other countries- Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillipines, Japan, heck even Iceland has a Coast Guard as does Norway.

As for the AVCG, I wouldn’t put too much hope in them, they hold no policing powers, don’t have any decent boats and nothing ocean going. Basically they are just like the school yard dobbers- always running up to the teacher at telling them who did what to who!