| Acronym | Meaning |
| LZ | Landing Zone |
| NSN | National Stock Number |
| SRCH | Search |
| VAPI | Visual Approach Path Indicator |
| MCM | Mine Countermeasures Ship |
| DRT | Dead Reckoning Tracer |
| DSCS III | Defense Satellite Communication System |
| ASN | Assistant Secretary Of The Navy |
| CQI | Continuous Quality Improvement |
| COMS | Contractor Operation And Maintenance Of Simulators |