1971 Deactivation Cancelled, Reactivation Started
The new year 1971 found Assurance involved in the reactivation process. On 1 April, she became a member of Mine Division 21, Mine Flotilla 2. On 26 April, the minesweeper got underway for refresher training; but, that same day, she suffered a major engine casualty and was forced to return to port for repairs which lasted three months. The ship got underway again on 2 August, successfully completed all phases of her training by 5 October, and rejoined the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Assurance took part in MINEX 1–71 from 15 to 22 October and then sailed to Mayport, Florida, for interim drydocking. The minesweeper returned to Charleston on 19 November and soon thereafter took part in an air mine countermeasures operation. On 14 December, she was back at Charleston for a leave and upkeep period.
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