| Acronym | Meaning |
| NIPA | Naval Intelligence Production System |
| QCPI | Quality Conformance Preliminary Inspection (in-plant) |
| MENS | Mission Element Needs Statement |
| NOBC | Navy Officer Billet Classification |
| SSU | Saybolt Seconds Universal |
| TRAM | Technoloy & Risk Assessment Meeting |
| STD | Standard |
| BMS | Broadcast Message Service |
| ODADS | Omnidirectional Air Data Sensor |
| CWDE | Chemical Warfare Defense Equipment |