| Acronym | Meaning |
| AFS | Combat Store Ship (underway Replenishment) |
| BLOS | Beyond Line-of-sight System |
| TDSP | Technical Data Support Package |
| VDD | Version Description Document |
| XADR | Transmit Address |
| NAVMAT | Naval Material Command (disestablished 85) |
| PG | Patrol Combatant Ship |
| SM&R | Source Maintenance And Recoverability Code |
| MM | Man Months |
| LRM | Language Reference Manual |