WASHINGTON - The Fast Response Cutter, a new generation of Coast Guard patrol boats, will continue the Coast Guard's long history of protecting America's citizens, assets and interests at home and abroad. The Coast Guard selected a 'parent-craft' design for the Sentinel Class patrol boat, to ensure that the operating force receives new patrol boats, capable of performing the required missions, as quickly as possible. The Coast Guard coined the term 'parent craft' to describe the use of an existing ship design that has successfully performed equivalent missions. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate)
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