The USS Recruit (AM-285) was a World War II Admirable-class minesweeper of the United States Navy. Launched in 1943, the ship was primarily used for clearing mines laid in harbors and coastal areas to ensure safe passage for allied ships. After serving in the Pacific during the war, the USS Recruit was decommissioned in 1946. It was later transferred to the Mexican Navy in 1962 and renamed ARM DM-13. The ship had a length of 184 feet and a beam of 33 feet, with a crew complement of 104 officers and enlisted personnel. The USS Recruit received two battle stars for its service during World War II. Although the ship's fate after its transfer to the Mexican Navy is not well-documented, its service with the US Navy marked its contribution to mine-clearing operations in the Pacific theater during the war.

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