| Acronym | Meaning |
| NATO | North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
| PPS | Program Performance Spec Udi-e-21269b/mod |
| SSC | Skill Specialty Code |
| PNL | Panel |
| MEM | Memory |
| PDD | Program Description Document Udi-e-21251a/mod |
| MC | Military Characteristics |
| COSAL | Consolidated Shipboard Allowance List |
| GFP | Government Furnished Property |
| DTR | Data Terminal Ready |