Three patrols near the "Line of Death" marked in the Gulf of Sidra were largely unremarkable. The fourth patrol resulted in three Libyan patrol boats being attacked and sunk. Just prior, the aircraft carrier joined the now 3 carrier battle group, with RADM Jeremy "Mike" Boorda commanding the group. "Biddle" had an opportunity to fire a Harpoon missile, but due to the proximity of other American ships, no attempt was made. For this action against Libya, the battle group was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation. For the most part, "Biddle" was far from action, instead being primary picket ship for "Coral Sea".