 "Basilone" returned to Norfolk early in December and began a period of leave and upkeep.At the end of the first week in 1953, she resumed normal operations out of Norfolk and remained so engaged until the beginning of February when she headed south to the West Indies to carry out several weeks of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) drills.Late in March, the warship reentered Norfolk to prepare for another tour of duty with the 6th Fleet.