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The Lappland Coast Guard is the Lappland Home Defense Branch dedicated to patrolling the nation's coastline, both for national defense and search and rescue. The Coast Guard Headquarters are located in Kiuruvesi with other notable stations located primarily along their eastern and western coastlines. The branch also conducts port security at Lappland's major ports. | The '''Lappland Coast Guard''' is the Lappland Home Defense Branch dedicated to patrolling the nation's coastline, both for national defense and search and rescue. The Coast Guard Headquarters are located in Kiuruvesi with other notable stations located primarily along their eastern and western coastlines. The branch also conducts port security at Lappland's major ports. | ||
The Marine Response Service (Gaddi Vástádus Bálvalus) is the Coast Guard's special operations force to respond to incidents in Lappland's waters or ports. Most Coast Guard stations contain a GVB section. The GVB is trained in CQB, VBSS, air assault, airborne deployment and more. | The Marine Response Service (Gaddi Vástádus Bálvalus) is the Coast Guard's special operations force to respond to incidents in Lappland's waters or ports. Most Coast Guard stations contain a GVB section. The GVB is trained in CQB, VBSS, air assault, airborne deployment and more. | ||
== Equipment== | ==History== | ||
The Coast Guard was established in 1901 and tasked with safeguarding Lappland's national waters and protect merchant vessels traveling within the waters. The first Coast Guard vessels were converted fishing boats who's crews were equipped with a variety of bolt-action rifles and shotguns. | |||
==Organisation== | |||
==Ranks== | |||
==Equipment== | |||
====Small Arms==== | |||
===== Ships ===== | ===== Ships ===== | ||
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! Class !! Origin !! Type !! Ships !! Notes | ! Class !! Origin !! Type !! Ships !! Notes | ||
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| | | {{wpl|Hamina-class_missile_boat|Kajakkha Class}} || [[Temuair]] || Coastal patrol boat || 3 || [[File:Hanko_Lippujuhlan_päivä_2013_1.JPG|thumb]] | ||
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| | | {{wpl|Rauma-class_missile_boat|Ohcci-Class}} || [[Lappland]] || coastal patrol boat|| 5 || [[File:FNS_Porvoo.jpg|thumb]] | ||
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| [[Anguille-class Landing Patrol Vessel|Anguille-Class]] || [[ | | [[Anguille-class Landing Patrol Vessel|Anguille-Class]] || [[Notreceau]] || Patrol boat || 25 || [[File:Jurmo_U608_Kotka_2013_3.JPG|thumb]] | ||
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| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-class_landing_craft J-Boat] || [[ | | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-class_landing_craft Ovlin J-Boat] || [[Lappland]] || Light response craft || 35 || [[File:20240620184917 1.jpg|thumb|Lappland Coast Guard patrolling the port of Kajáhkka]] | ||
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===== Aircraft ===== | ===== Aircraft ===== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Name !! Origin !! Notes | ! Name !! Origin !! Purpose !! Notes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wpl|Westland_Lynx|OE-78 Lince}} || [[Luminerra]] || Maritime Patrol | | {{wpl|Westland_Lynx|OE-78 Lince}} || [[Luminerra]] || Maritime Patrol || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wpl|AgustaWestland_AW101|OE-99 Maniti}} || [[Luminerra]] || Search and Rescue | | {{wpl|AgustaWestland_AW101|OE-99 Maniti}} || [[Luminerra]] || Search and Rescue || | ||
|} | |} | ||
[[Category:Lappland]] | [[Category:Lappland]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:02, 26 July 2024
The Lappland Coast Guard is the Lappland Home Defense Branch dedicated to patrolling the nation's coastline, both for national defense and search and rescue. The Coast Guard Headquarters are located in Kiuruvesi with other notable stations located primarily along their eastern and western coastlines. The branch also conducts port security at Lappland's major ports.
The Marine Response Service (Gaddi Vástádus Bálvalus) is the Coast Guard's special operations force to respond to incidents in Lappland's waters or ports. Most Coast Guard stations contain a GVB section. The GVB is trained in CQB, VBSS, air assault, airborne deployment and more.
History
The Coast Guard was established in 1901 and tasked with safeguarding Lappland's national waters and protect merchant vessels traveling within the waters. The first Coast Guard vessels were converted fishing boats who's crews were equipped with a variety of bolt-action rifles and shotguns.
Organisation
Ranks
Equipment
Small Arms
Ships
| Class | Origin | Type | Ships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kajakkha Class | Temuair | Coastal patrol boat | 3 | |
| Ohcci-Class | Lappland | coastal patrol boat | 5 | |
| Anguille-Class | Notreceau | Patrol boat | 25 | |
| Ovlin J-Boat | Lappland | Light response craft | 35 |
Aircraft
| Name | Origin | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OE-78 Lince | Luminerra | Maritime Patrol | |
| OE-99 Maniti | Luminerra | Search and Rescue |