| Acronym | Meaning |
| LR | Long Range |
| IX | Unclassified Miscellaneous Ships |
| FAIL | Failure |
| DODISS | Department Of Defense Index Of Specifications And Standards |
| OPTAR | Operating Target (expense) |
| AO | Oiler (underway Replenishment) |
| MTMS | Model 901 Test And Maintenance Software |
| VHF | Very High Frequency |
| CINCLANTFLT | Commander-in-chief (atlantic Fleet) |
| CSEL | Consolidated Support Equipment List |