The shape is the Grecian Shield Pattern with the Unit's name in a band across the top of the shield. The trident, a weapon historically associated with the sea faces both skyward and seaward. The banner beneath the shield is folded symmetrically and contains three parts. In 1975 the Cruiser-Destroyer Force became part of the Naval Surface Forces Pacific.
Foresight is a required characteristic of a vessel to meet new challenges to our nation's freedom.