 During the period 1 to 10 October, "Worden" joined in Exercise "Beat Cadence", a simulation of the Tonkin Gulf task organization.After a brief tender availability, "Worden" departed San Diego en route to Subic Bay, Philippines, via Pearl Harbor, arriving on 22 November.Three days later, the ship departed Subic Bay and became involved in a search and rescue (SAR) incident when a helicopter with nine Navy men on board ditched in the approach to the harbor.