| Acronym | Meaning |
| YRDM | Floating Dry Dock Workshop (machine) (non Self-propell)(misc) |
| MILSPEC | Military Specification |
| PME | Precision Measurement Equipment |
| TPD | Test Program Disk |
| DIM | Discrete Interface Module |
| CPLG | Coupling |
| IR&D | Independent Research & Development |
| MIDN | Afloat Training Craft |
| SRVM | Specification Requirements Verification Matrix |
| CORS | Navy Command And Control System Ashore Program |