| Acronym | Meaning |
| EMEP | European Model And Evaluation Program |
| NEHRP | National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program |
| GCEC | Global Change And Ecological Complexity |
| ASW | Antisubmarine Warfare |
| CAI | Computer-aided Instruction |
| CCT | Computer-compatible Tape |
| BDN | Bacteria-derived Nuclei |
| AOO | Anticipated Operational Occurrence |
| ARD | Air & Radiation Division |
| LIE | Line Islands Experiment |