| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCSI | Small Computer System Interface (scuzzy) -Strategic And Combat Studies Institute |
| TH | Thorium |
| MIDS | Multi-Function Information Distribution System |
| CRIPL | Consolidated Remain-In-Place List |
| FSTC | Foreign Science Technology Center (now NGIC) |
| APOLLO | Apache Point Observatory Lunar Laser-ranging Operation |
| PFP | Partnership For Peace |
| HOPI | Hybrid Optical And Packet Infrastructure (see Internet2 |
| USNH | United States Naval Hospital |
| II | Two (in Roman Numerals) |