It doesn't matter what European nations consider their Coast Guard. I very seriously doubt your coast guard meet these guidelines.
While the Coast Guard is considered part of the US military, not all aspects of Coast Guard spending would be counted as "military spending" according to NATO guidelines; only the portions of the Coast Guard that are trained in military tactics, equipped for military operations, and can be deployed outside the country under direct military authority would be included in NATO's calculation of military expenditure.
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No, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is not armed:
The CCG is a civilian marine organization that is not part of the military.
The CCG's personnel are not armed.
The CCG does not have naval or law enforcement responsibilities.
The CCG's role is to help ensure the safety and accessibility of Canada's waterways.
While the Coast Guard is considered part of the US military, not all aspects of Coast Guard spending would be counted as "military spending" according to NATO guidelines; only the portions of the Coast Guard that are trained in military tactics, equipped for military operations, and can be deployed outside the country under direct military authority would be included in NATO's calculation of military expenditure.
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Learn more
No, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is not armed:
The CCG is a civilian marine organization that is not part of the military.
The CCG's personnel are not armed.
The CCG does not have naval or law enforcement responsibilities.
The CCG's role is to help ensure the safety and accessibility of Canada's waterways.
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