 During the period 11 September to 21 October, the ship fired a series of missiles at the Pacific Missile Range, as part of a missile test project.As of 31 December 1966, "Worden" was moored at Naval Station San Diego, preparing for future operations involving the project.January 1967 was spent providing services for continued missile tests, and the frigate remained in port during February, training and preparing for an upcoming deployment.