| Acronym | Meaning |
| BHT | Bell Helicopter Textron |
| EI | Engineering Information |
| CGN | Guided Missile Cruiser (nuclear Propulsion) |
| NIIN | National Item Identification Number |
| STRAP | Sonobuoy Thinned Random Array Program |
| CAM | Computer Aided Manufacturing |
| NMCS | Not Mission Capable Supply |
| DRD | Data Requirements Description |
| CDP | Compressor Discharge Pressure |
| R&D | Research And Development |