On 27 January 1984, "Elliot" conducted a safe weapons offload at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. Shortly after departing this facility, "Elliot" struck a subsurface obstruction in the Seal Beach channel, causing some limited damage to the underwater hull and the starboard propeller. On 2 February, "Elliot" commenced a planned three month selected repair availability (SRA) period in San Diego. On 30 April, "Elliot" proceeded to the Todd Shipyard facilities in San Pedro, California for repairs to her starboard propeller and sonar dome. In May, "Elliot" shifted operational command to Destroyer Squadron 5. In October, "Elliot" participated in Fleet Week '84 festivities with 18 other ships in San Francisco, California. "Elliot" hosted more than 10,000 visitors during this event.