| Acronym | Meaning |
| SRCHLT | Searchlight |
| FCTM | Functionally Oriented Technical Manual |
| EHV | Electro Hydraulic Valve |
| NRL | Navy Research Laboratories |
| SLMM | Submarine Launched Mobile Mine |
| AVUM | Aviation Unit Maintenance |
| RDY | Ready |
| PSE | Project Support Environment |
| AGDS | Deep Submergence Support Ship (misc) |
| FOD | Field Operations Division |