NATIONAL STRIKE FORCE (NSF)

An organization under the leadership of the U.S. Coast Guard that responds to spills of oil or hazardous substances in waters of the United States. The NSF operates through various teams organized in different regions of the country. They provide, among other services, communications support, advice, and assistance in the event of discharges; shipboard damage control; containment and removal of discharges; and diving activities related to damage assessment and surveys.