 After various inspections, "Worden" operated with "Midway" for 11 days in mid-June; followed by a dependents' cruise.By directive from the Secretary of the Navy, dated 30 June 1975, "Worden"s designator was changed from a guided missile frigate (DLG) to a guided missile cruiser (CG).Following an at-sea period from 8 to 21 July with "Midway", "Worden" conducted a midshipmen cruise with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force.