[1] The Knox-class design was derived from the Brooke-class frigate modified to extend range and without a long-range missile system.

The Knox class had a range of 4,500 nautical miles (8,300 km; 5,200 mi) at a speed of 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph).

The ships were equipped with a torpedo-carrying DASH drone helicopter; its telescoping hangar and landing pad were positioned amidships aft of the mack.

Commissioned in June 1973, her active service was performed with the Atlantic Fleet, including deployments to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Persian Gulf, and the Black Sea.

Miller transferred to the Naval Reserve Force in January 1982, based in Newport, Rhode Island and, thereafter, was employed in the western Atlantic & Caribbean areas.