To meet border security threats and challenges, the Office of Air and Marine (OAM) deploys strategic and tactical aircraft and marine vessels to operating locations around the United States.
Aircraft The Office of Air and Marine (OAM) operates 12 types of fixed-wing and 7 types of rotary-wing aircraft. These aircraft have the capability to monitor and survey localized domestic threats as well as provide tactical and first responder support, as needed. The two variations of both the Unmanned Aircraft Systems and P-3 aircraft provide CBP with an extensive and expansive area of operations.
Marine Vessels OAM maintains a fleet of approximately 301 vessels. OAM vessels are broken down into three classes: Interceptor, Coastal Enforcement and Riverine.
