SHIELD
Barry wavy Argent and Celeste, a chief wavy Gules a dolphin uriant torqued between in chief four mullets chevronwise, all Or.
CREST
From a wreath Argent and Celeste, a pair of USCG officer swords Proper in saltire, points upward, surmounted by a compass rose Or charged with a shell Argent (Silver Gray) aflame Proper.
MOTTO
A scroll Gules inscribed INNOVATE TO PREVAIL Argent.
SUPPORTERS
On either side of the shield, a fasces palewise combined with tridents Or.
SHIELD
Red, blue and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Coast Guard. The wavy bars of the shields background are traditional heraldic representations of water or waves. The red chief is emblematic of fortitude and valor. The four stars refer to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Program. The dolphin and its posture is indicative of Coast Guard dive operations.
CREST
The crossed swords signify the tactical operations while the flaming shell honors the weapons and ordnance division. The compass rose conveys direction, guidance and scope provided to the Deployable Specialized Forces.
MOTTO
INNOVATE TO PREVAIL.
SUPPORTERS
The tridents combined with the fasces allude to environmental contingency responses and are in tribute to the National Strike Force.
SEAL
The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a white disc, edged gold, enclosed by a dark blue border edged on the outside with a gold rope and inscribed OFFICE OF SPECIALIZED CAPABILITIES above and U.S. COAST GUARD below between a pair of discs, all white.