The Way Forward- Force Design 2028

The Way Forward- Force Design 2028

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U.S. Coast Guard
May 23, 2025

The following priorities will guide change through Force Design 2028:
- A More Agile, Capable, Responsive Fighting Force: We will grow and develop the force structure and operating concepts required to execute and support Coast Guard mission.
- Contracting and Acquisition Reform: We will reform Coast Guard acquisitions to rapidly provide capabilities required to execute our missions.
- Deployment of Cutting-Edge Technology: We will exploit technology at every turn to enhance mission execution and support.
- Relentless Effectiveness, Maximum Return on Investment: We will eliminate non-mission critical or obsolete programs.

As FD 2028 drives the changes needed to transform the Coast Guard, it is focused on our four campaigns: People, Organizational Design, Contracting and Acquisition, and Technology.