A "Cutter" is basically any CG vessel 65 feet in length or greater, having adequate accommodations for crew to live on board. Larger cutters (over 179 feet in length) are under control of Area Commands (Atlantic Area or Pacific Area). Cutters at or under 175 feet in length come under control of District Commands. Cutters, usually have a motor surf boat and/or a rigid hull inflatable boat on board. Polar Class icebreakers also carry an Arctic Survey Boat (ASB) and Landing Craft.

420' Icebreaker (WAGB)

418' National Security Cutter (WMSL)

399' Polar Class Icebreaker (WAGB)

378' High Endurance Cutter (WHEC)

295' Training Barque Eagle (WIX)

282' Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC)

270' Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC)

240' Seagoing Buoy Tender/ Icebreaker (WLBB)

225' Seagoing Buoy Tender (WLB)

210' Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC)

175' Coastal Buoy Tender (WLM)

160' Inland Construction Tender (WLIC)

154' Fast Response Cutter (WPC)

140' Icebreaking Tug (WTGB)

110' Patrol Boat (WPB)

100' Inland Buoy Tender (WLI)

100' Inland Construction Tender (WLIC)

87' Coastal Patrol Boat (WPB)

75' River Buoy Tender (WLR)

75' Inland Construction Tender (WLIC)

65' River Buoy Tender (WLR)

65' Inland Buoy Tender (WLI)

65' Small Harbor Tug (WYTL)