| Acronym | Meaning |
| PLIF | Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence |
| CQD | Close Quarters Drill (Morse Distress Code Preceding SOS: CQ Calling All Stations |
| MV | Maldives (FIPS 10-4 Country Code; ISO 3166 Digram) - Megavolt -Motor Vehicle - Motor Vessel |
| VO | VolapĀk Language (ISO 639-1 Code) |
| NEX | Navy EXchange |
| GOSC | General Officer Steering Committee |
| HRK | [[Croatian Kuna (ISO 4217 Currency Code) |
| DCW | Digital Chart Of The World |
| GAAR | General Anti-Avoidance Rule (tax Evasion) |
| PAI | PolyAmide Imide |