 On 12 November, "William C. Lawe" departed Mayport for Charleston Naval Shipyard, to commence preparations for FRAM conversion.On 5 December 1960, "Lawe" changed status to "In Commission In Reserve" and began FRAM overhaul.Eleven months later, the destroyer resumed an "In Commission" status; and, on 11 November 1961, she departed Charleston Naval Shipyard for Mayport, Florida On 4 December, she departed for Guantanamo Bay, followed by a rest period through the remainder of the year.