This squadron is permanently assigned to Carrier Strike Group 5 and unlike other DESRONs which are basically formed from 6-7 destroyers, this DESRON 15 consists of the following nine ships:
USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54)
USS John S. McCain (DDG-56)
USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62)
USS Stethem (DDG-63)
USS McCampbell (DDG-85)
USS Mustin (DDG-89)
USS Milius (DDG-59)
USS Barry (DDG-52)
USS Benfold (DDG-65)
Among these ships, Benfold., Barry, Milius are equipped with the latest version of BMD 5.0 Aegis system.
