| Acronym | Meaning |
| IV&V | Independent Verification And Validation |
| VLC | Very Low Clearance |
| SPDL | Standardized Page Discriptor Language |
| NSP | Navy Support Plan |
| HIRP | Harpoon Imaging Infrared Program |
| IUH | Instructor Utilization Handbook |
| PD | Preliminary Design |
| AD/PE | Acquisition Director / Project Engineer |
| RV | Relief Valve |
| HM/HS | Hardness Maintenance/hardness Surveillance |