"Biloxi" spent the next three weeks conducting shore bombardment missions, including closing to within 3,000 yards of the beach and using 40 mm guns to support UDT operations. Starting on 1 April, she fired on enemy targets north of the main amphibious landings and then continued these bombardment missions in support of advancing troops ashore. During these weeks, the task group was repeatedly attacked by kamikazes, one of whom just missed "Biloxi" on 3 April. In addition to fending off these aerial attacks, the light cruiser also fired on enemy suicide boat concentrations.