Destroyer Squadron One (United States)

Destroyer Squadron One
Current Destroyer Squadron One insignia
Active	1941-present
Country	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Type	Destroyer Squadron
Role	Operational Commander Support
Part of	Carrier Strike Group One
Garrison/HQ	San Diego Naval Base
Nickname(s)	"Total Force"
Motto(s)	Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum "If you want peace, Prepare for War"
Engagements	World War II Korean War Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan Operation New Dawn
Website	Official Website
Commanders
Commodore	Captain Nick A. Sarap
Command Master Chief	Master Chief Christopher G. Jones, USN

Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

Destroyer Squadron One, also known as Destroyer Squadron 1 and often abbreviated at DESRON ONE or DESRON 1, is a squadron of warships of the United States Navy. It is an operational component of Carrier Strike Group One and is administratively responsible to Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific.

The Squadron's combat mission is to support the Operational Commander (currently Carrier Strike Group One) in achieving optimum combat readiness for his ships and to ensure adherence to Type Commander requirements. As such, Commander, Destroyer Squadron One (COMDESRON-1) conducts continuous, extensive liaison and coordination with the assigned Operational Commander. In addition to operations in the U.S. Third Fleet, the squadron's ships have deployed to the Persian Gulf as part of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, to the Western Pacific as part of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, and regularly support Joint Task Force North counter-drug operations in South America and the Caribbean Sea, as well as other fleet commitments.

The Commander, Destroyer Squadron ONE is to direct, oversee and assist the ships of the squadron in achieving and maintaining the highest level of material, operational and personnel readiness. When required, he shall exercise command over ships assigned for naval operations in order to achieve sea and air control in pursuit of national objectives. Function as Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC), for assigned ships and prepare them for sustained combat operations at sea. Prepare ships for assignment to operational commanders as directed by Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific Fleet and Commander Third Fleet. Maintain ISIC responsibilities throughout the life cycle of the ship, regardless of location or operational control, except in circumstances where otherwise directed. Provide administrative and material support that will include, but not be limited to: personnel support, OMBUDSMAN program support, ship's restricted availability (SRA), Refueling and Overhaul (ROH) and other maintenance availability planning and administrative assistance.