On 9 June 1983, Meyerkord deployed on her sixth WESTPAC with  and other Destroyer Squadron 17 ships. World events forced New Jersey to other commitments and sent Meyerkord to the Indian Ocean to escort the  battle group.
On June 9, 1983, Meyerkord embarked on her sixth WESTPAC deployment alongside Destroyer Squadron 17 ships.  World events forced a change of plans for New Jersey, leading to Meyerkord's assignment to escort a battle group in the Indian Ocean.