Many smugglers have also encouraged migrants to violently resist the Coast Guard, or will even throw them overboard in an attempt to distract pursuing Coast Guard cutters. Coast Guard Cutters were never designed to hold or prepare food for two or three times the size of their crew, therefore they carry nutritious food that can be easily stored and quickly prepared. Rice, beans, water, breads and small amount of fruits or vegetable may be provided to feed migrants during the several days they are aboard a cutter. They also carry infant formula, diapers and other hygiene products for embarked migrants. Consideration must be given to the fact that some migrants may be malnourished and foods must be kept simple to p revent adverse reactions.
Disposition is the decisions and processes of transporting a migrant to a location ashore.
Disposition of the migrants interdicted by the Coast Guard is determined by the Department of State and the INS . All migrants the Coast Guard picks up are cared for in the same manner. All Cuban migrants received interviews by INS officials as part of the immigration determination as to where the migrant will go. Elian Gonzalez was dehydrated, hypothermic and barely responsive when rescued from the water. He was brought ashore to the closest hospital for medical treatment.