| Acronym | Meaning |
| JPTDS | Junior Participating Tactical Data System |
| INS | Inertial Navigation System |
| CPT | Cockpit Procedure Trainer |
| MESM | Mission Essential Subsystem Matrix |
| PMM | Program Memory Module |
| DIA | Defense Intelligence Agency |
| AOE | Fast Combat Support Ship (underway Replenishment) |
| FWD | Forward |
| OTIXS | Officer In Tactical Command Ixs |
| MTTF | Mean Time To Failure |