The U.S. Coast Guard Human Resources (USCG HR) is a department within the United States Coast Guard, responsible for managing the workforce of this branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The USCG HR handles recruitment, hiring, training, and personnel management for the over 42,000 active duty members, as well as the 8,500 reservists and auxiliary personnel serving in the Coast Guard. It ensures compliance with equal employment opportunity policies, maintains personnel records, and provides various support services to Coast Guard personnel throughout their careers. The department's mission is to attract, develop, and retain a highly-skilled and motivated workforce that can effectively carry out the Coast Guard's responsibilities in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and national defense missions.