The boats perform a variety of missions such has PWCS (Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security), law enforcement, counter narcotics operations, search and rescue, migrant interdiction, and environmental response operations.

[3] The new design of the Response Boat-Small focuses more on crew comfort, visibility, safety and protection.

To improve visibility they have 360 degree visibility, for comfort they have an ergonomic design and shock mitigating seats, and for safety and protection they are equipped with ballistic protection to provide the crew small arms protection.

[4] The boats can also carry a variety of small arms ranging from rifles, shotguns, and pistols.

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