Since the terrorist attacks in 2001, threats and challenges around the ocean borders of the United States continue to require all the vigilant efforts we can muster.
The watershed events of 9/11 led to the stark realization of gaps in maritime domain awareness (MDA) policy and capacity that are inextricably tied to the physical and economic security of the nation. As the government has struggled to close those gaps over the past decade, the threats and challenges have continued to evolve.
