Mission Statement:
The permanent afloat arm of the United States FIFTH Fleet, Destroyer Squadron 50 conducts theater operations in support of National and coalition security, developing strategic partnerships with regional partners and projecting strength and presence in the maritime. Destroyer Squadron 50's responsibilities include:
Commander, Middle East Force (TF 55):
Planning and executing a regional engagement program which includes Gulf Cooperation Council coalition forces, the U.S. Carrier Strike Group (TF 50) and NATO Surface Warfare assets deployed to the FIFTH Fleet Area of Operations.
Exercise administrative responsibility for Atlantic and Pacific Fleet surface combatants deployed to the Arabian Gulf as Middle East Force combatants.