The "Tucker" class was also equipped with four twin torpedo tubes, for a total load of eight Mark 8 torpedoes. Although the General Board had called for two anti-aircraft guns for the "Tucker" class, they were not originally outfitted with the weapons; the was the first American destroyer class so armed. Likewise, there is no record of any of the "Tucker" ships being outfitted with mine-laying apparatus. During World War I, most American destroyers were used in anti-submarine warfare roles, and were equipped with depth charges and delivery systems, such as Y-guns and depth charge racks. "Tucker"-class ships were equipped with depth charges during the war, but no specific mentions of the types of depth charges used or delivery system are recorded in available sources.