| Acronym | Meaning |
| GPI | Government Preliminary Inspection |
| AP | Acquisition Plan |
| MB | Measurement Base |
| SMILS | Sonobuoy Missile Impact Location System |
| TLWR | Top Level (warfare) Requirements |
| IECMS | In Flight Engine Condition Monitoring System |
| MEPS | Modification Engineering Program Status |
| P2 | Compressor Inlet Pressure |
| KTAS | Knots True Airspeed |
| AE | Ammunition Ship (underway Replenishment) |