During the Battle of the Komandorski Islands on 26 March 1943, Usugumo was escorting the transport Sanko Maru, and thus did not see any combat during that engagement.
Selama Pertempuran Kepulauan Komandorski pada tanggal 26 Maret 1943, Usugumo sedang mengawal transportasi Sanko Maru, jadi ia tidak terlibat dalam pertempuran itu.