| Acronym | Meaning |
| FAR | Federal Acquisition Regulation |
| MVAR | Magnetic Variation |
| LST | Tank Landing Ship (landing Craft Carriers) |
| ARPS | Advanced Radar Processing System |
| SSC | Skill Specialty Code |
| NIPC | Nacelle Ice Protector Controller |
| OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturer |
| DFAS | Defense Finance & Accounting Service |
| SLAC | Shelf Life Action Code |
| AVT | Auxiliary Aircraft Landing Training Ship (misc) |