The mission of DESRON 2 is to provide a fully trained, combat ready force of surface combatants. Administratively, DESRON 2 reports directly to Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic; operationally, COMDESRON 2 reports to the Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12.
DESRON 2 functions as the sea combat commander, responsible for directing surface combatants in surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare at sea. They also fulfill functional duties as the screen commander, mine warfare commander and maritime interdiction operations coordinator.
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Destroyer Squadron Two (DESRON 2) was formed as part of the Atlantic Fleet in May 1919, making it the longest serving destroyer squadron in the U.S. naval service. ‘Second to None’ the many ships and sailors of DESRON 2 have participated in almost every major U.S. Navy combat operation since WWII.