sentences:  Departing Hollandia Bay 25 December, "Otus" arrived at San Pedro Bay, Leyte Gulf, Philippines on 6 January 1945 and commenced providing routine upkeep and emergency repairs to the ships of the Southwest Pacific Area.On 25 June 1945 her classification was changed to ARG–20 (Repair Ship, Internal Combustion Engines).On 1 December 1945 "Otus" left San Pedro Bay en route to Portland, Oregon.