| Acronym | Meaning |
| TDR | Time Domaine Reflectometer |
| CINCPACFLT | Commander-in-chief (pacific Fleet) |
| NTC | Naval Training Center |
| SEAWARS | Sea Water Actuated Release System (air) |
| SSD | Emergency Escape/survival Device |
| ATF | Afloat Training Group |
| MIL-STD-2167A | Military Standard: Defense System Software Development |
| VSWR | Voltage Standing Wave Ratio |
| SHSC | Safety Hazard Severity Code |
| PBR | River Patrol Boat (river/roadstead Craft) |