### Question
How is the "homeland security missions" defined?


### Answer
The term **homeland security missions** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 468* as follows -

> the following missions of the Coast Guard:


(A) Ports, waterways and coastal security

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 468*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER VIII-COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part H-Miscellaneous Provisions**

