| Acronym | Meaning |
| FFR | Forward Firing Rocket, Chaff Head (mk-84) |
| SSBN | Trident Submarine |
| LHA | Amphibious Helicopter Assault Carrier |
| MTBMA | Mean Time Between Maintenance Action |
| SSAG | Auxiliary Submarine |
| MOST | Mission Oriented System Tape |
| TOPR | Top Right |
| CPS | Computer Process System |
| CRES | Corrosion Resistant Steel |
| YGN | Garbage Lighter (non Self-propelled) |