| Acronym | Meaning |
| DBMS | Data Base Management System |
| TLCSC | Top-level Computer Software Component |
| TPL | Thrust Power Lever |
| AWM | Awaiting Maintenance |
| C4I | Command, Control Communications, Computers And Intelligence |
| SIL | Silent |
| VIB | Vast Interface Bulletin (tdc 88) |
| FIELD | The Smallest Logical Unit Of Data (dbms) |
| BB | Battleship |
| POAM | Plan Of Action And Milestones |