Per chevron reversed Gules and Azure (Dark Blue), a chevronelle Argent, in base three wavy barrulets of the third surmounted by a escutcheon Gules, bearing an oak tree Or, within a diminished bordure of the third; in chief between two mullets Or, an arrowhead Argent (Silver Gray) garnished Gris, all within a rope orle of the third.
From a wreath Argent and Gules, between two oil droplets Or, a pump tower Sable garnished Gris.
On a tripartite scroll Or edged Sable the inscription: "TOUGH, ABLE, READY" of the last.
On either side of the shield, a United States Naval Officer's sword and an enlisted cutlass palewise, points downward, Proper.
The chevron shape alludes to the bow of a ship and represents the U.S. fleet. The oak tree is a symbol of Tulsa where the first town council meeting in 1836 was held under an oak tree, still standing today. The three wavy barrulets denote this as the third Navy ship to be named USS TULSA. The prominent arrowhead honors the Indian heritage of the City and also alludes to the power projection and lethality of a Littoral Combat Ship. Two stars mark the battle stars earned by the USS TULSA (PG 22) during World War II.
The colors black and gold symbolize the value of "black gold" to the City of Tulsa. The pump jack and oil droplets recognize Tulsa's early roots as a leading energy producer.
The Officer and enlisted swords represent the cooperation and combined efforts of USS TULSA's crew.
The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on an oval field within a dark blue designation band, edged with a gold rope and bearing the name "USS TULSA" at the top and "LCS 16" at the base.