 The ship returned to the Tonkin Gulf for operations.From 10 October to 24 November, "James E. Kyes" served as Surface-Subsurface Coordinator, and double as support for the on PIRAZ station from 25 October to 2 November.Between 8 and 15 November, "James E. Kyes" was again assigned duties as NGFS ship and expended 787 round of 5 inch projectiles against the enemy during this seven-day period.