SHIELD
Azure, flaunches barry wavy Argent and Celeste, issuant from base a trident Or, enfiled on the tines by a life ring, overall and entwining the trident, a Pike fish hauriant to sinister, all Proper.
CREST
From a wreath Argent and Celeste, in front of a representation of the Golden Gate Bridge Gules, issuant a truck (ball) and finial eagle bearing the United States arms, all Or.
SUPPORTERS
Behind the shield, a Coast Guard Officer sword and a Chief Petty Officer cutlass in saltire, points downward Proper.
MOTTO
Attached below the shield, a scroll Azure edged Or inscribed READY THREE SIX FIVE Argent.
SHIELD
The barry wavy flaunches (left and right sides of background) allude to coastal waters, the domain of the Coast Guard. The trident is indicative of naval activities as well as being armed for combat. The life ring signifies search and rescue operations. The Pike fish is in honor of the ships namesake.
CREST
The Golden Gate Bridge is in tribute to the ships area of responsibility. The top of a flag poles truck (ball) and finial (eagle) signify observation and protection. The eagle is also a symbol of the United States and bears the arms of the nation.
MOTTO
The motto, READY THREE SIX FIVE, personifies the spirit and dedication of the officers and crew. The call out refers to the ships class designation of WPB 87365.
SUPPORTERS
The Coast Guard Officer sword and enlisted cutlass represent the authority, professionalism and dedication of the crew in the accomplishment of their mission.