| Acronym | Meaning |
| XTI | X/open Transport Interface |
| SCR | Silicon Control Rectifier |
| ENGA | Engage |
| PET | Propulsion Engineering Trainer |
| OICC | Officer In Charge Of Construction |
| NAVMAT | Naval Material Command (disestablished 85) |
| DSI | Delivered Source Instruction |
| GIE | Groupement D'interets Economiques |
| SEC | Secure |
| PAL | Process Asset Library |