| Acronym | Meaning |
| EMI | Electromagnetic Interference |
| AIC | Air Intercept Controller |
| NAC | Naval Administrative Command |
| FIPS | Federal Information Processing Standards |
| SES | Surface Effect Ship |
| TDD | Technical Discussion Document |
| HSD | Horizontal Situation Display |
| FAIL | Failure |
| MPCTS | Modular Portable Consolidated Test System |
| EMS | Engine Monitoring System |