| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADCAP | Advanced Capability (mk 48 Torpedo) |
| APN3 | Apn Funds Budget Area Three, Non-weapon System Procurement |
| TWG | Technical Working Group |
| ARMT | Armament |
| ASIS | Anti Submarine Information System |
| APPL/A | Ada Process Programming Language Based On Aspen |
| FMCM | Full Mission Capable |
| AWSACS | All Weather Standoff Attack Control System |
| NFO | Naval Flight Officer |
| AFS | Combat Store Ship (underway Replenishment) |