Tern was assigned to the United States Pacific Fleet and steamed to the west coast. On 1 October, the minesweeper joined Train Squadron (TrainRon) 2, Fleet Base Force, at Pearl Harbor. Her squadron operated in support of the Battle Force for the next nine years.
The Tern was assigned to the United States Pacific Fleet and made its way along the west coast. On October 1, it joined Train Squadron (TrainRon) 2, Fleet Base Force, at Pearl Harbor. For the following nine years, the minesweeper worked in conjunction with the Battle Force.