The USS Gearing Class refers to a series of destroyers built for the United States Navy after World War II. These ships were designed for anti-submarine warfare and surface combat, featuring advanced radar and weapon systems for their time. The class was named after Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr., who played a significant role in naval operations during the war. A total of 98 ships were constructed in this class, with the first commissioned in 1945. The USS Gearing (DD-710) was the lead ship, and the class served in various conflicts, including the Korean War and the Vietnam War, before being retired in the late 20th century.