| Acronym | Meaning |
| RAD3 | Radio 3 |
| DBMS | Data Base Management System |
| LSS | Logistics Support System |
| SLWT | Side Loading Warping Tug (landing Craft) |
| CRDA | Cooperative Research & Development Agreement |
| LCU | Landing Craft, Utility |
| STIR | Separate Track And Illuminating Radar |
| AWM | Awaiting Maintenance |
| IACS | Integrated Acoustic Communication System |
| BAUD | Characters Xmitted/sec Serially From A Computer Holding Reg |