| Acronym | Meaning |
| NPM | Navy Programming Manual |
| RAN | Request For Authority To Negotiate |
| WIU | Wing Interface Unit |
| CHMS | Copilot Helmet Sight System |
| RET | Retract |
| ISARS | Improved Ssbn Recorder Outline System (an/bqh-8) |
| SWTRB | Surface Warfare Trainer Review Board |
| VME | Versa Module European |
| NRP | Navigation Reference Point |
| ITO | Identifying Technical Order |