I hate that you got so butt-hurt so easily. Looking at the definition you cited, it was drafted in 2006 and implemented in 2012, which was well after I got out of the military. But like so many things in our country, the definitions change over time. It’s similar to the argument we have here on P-F and other places about whether or not civilian cops are civilians.
The problem is the Coast Guard is a hybrid organization no matter how you look at it. We have laws that prohibit the military from enforcing civilian laws against our own citizens. The USCG enforces laws against Americans daily. They are part military and part law enforcement. They are not subject to Posse Comitatus, but they do get the protections the DoD has under the Soldiers & Sailors Relief act. They are simply not the same as our traditional military services.
I went to high school with a kid whose dad was a Coastie. He used to argue that they were absent from the recruiting commercials on TV because they had a smaller budget and couldn’t afford it. I tried to explain that the DoD paid for the commercials and they were (at that time) DOT. He didn’t believe me. He also swore his dad told him the Coast Guard flew F-16’s… Some people just can’t handle calling something what it is. Today I’d refer to this kid as a precious snowflake.
The bottom line is the Coast Guard is a great organization. They are extremely important and useful. I have friends and family who have been or are now Coasties. For much of my Air Force career I worked hand in hand with the various District RCC’s for the Coast Guard. Our National SAR School is on their facility in Yorktown. My comment was in no way intended to be a slight. You just read it that way because you applied your personal hurt when you read it. But to call me “fucking dumb” just shows I’m debating with a person who has the maturity of a 13 year old. Best of luck to you.