Chronology
| Date | Fleet inventory | Ship | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 1958 | 1xMk 7 launcher with 2xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Galveston | commissioned as CLG-3 |
| 3 June 1960 | 2xMk 7 launchers with 4xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Little Rock | commissioned as CLG-4 |
| 7 September 1960 | 3xMk 7 launchers with 6xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Oklahoma City | commissioned as CLG-5 |
| 9 September 1961 | 3xMk 7 & 1xMk 12 launchers with 8xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Long Beach | commissioned as CGN-9 |
| 3 November 1962 | 3xMk 7 & 3xMk 12 launchers with 12xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Albany | commissioned as CG-10 |
| 1 December 1962 | 3xMk 7 & 5xMk 12 launchers with 16xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Columbus | commissioned as CG-12 |
| 2 May 1964 | 3xMk 7 & 7xMk 12 launchers with 20xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Chicago | commissioned as CG-11 |
| 25 May 1970 | 2xMk 7 & 7xMk 12 launchers with 18xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Galveston | decommissioned |
| 31 January 1975 | 2xMk 7 & 5xMk 12 launchers with 14xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Columbus | decommissioned |
| 22 November 1976 | 1xMk 7 & 5xMk 12 launchers with 12xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Little Rock | decommissioned |
| 1978 | 1xMk 7 & 4xMk 12 launchers with 10xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Long Beach | Talos system removed |
| 15 December 1979 | 4xMk 12 launchers with 8xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Oklahoma City | decommissioned |
| 1 March 1980 | 2xMk 12 launchers with 4xAN/SPG-49 RADAR | Chicago | decommissioned |
| 29 August 1980 | Albany | decommissioned |
Read more about this topic: RIM-8 Talos