 On 7 August, the same day that she resumed local underway activity, the warship was reclassified a destroyer and redesignated DD-824.The destroyer conducted ASW training with "Wasp" and the submarine and then paid a visit to New York City from 18 August to 22.During the month between 23 August and 24 September, "Basilone" carried out normal training missions in the Virginia Capes operating area.