| Acronym | Meaning |
| MFHBVF | Mean Flight Hours Between Verified Failures |
| INTER | Intermediate |
| CCTT | Command And Control Team Trainer |
| NAV/COM | Navigation/communication |
| APSE | Ada Program Support Environment |
| SASTS | Submarine Advanced Signal Training System |
| FTP | Functional Test Procedure |
| YFD | Yard Floating Dry Dock (non Self-propelled) |
| TEPP | Test And Evaluation Program Plan |
| PARM | Participating Manager |