| Acronym | Meaning |
| SEPG | Software Engineering Process Group |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering |
| NCLT | Night Carrier Landing Trnr (a6-2f122) |
| SMR | Source, Maintenance, And Recoverability |
| SCAS | Stability Control Augmentation System |
| LIN | Linear |
| AIL | Asset Interchange Language |
| SVT | System Validation Test |
| TERF | Terrain Flight |
| CGN | Guided Missile Cruiser (nuclear Propulsion) |