| Acronym | Meaning |
| EOSS | Engineering Operational Sequencing System |
| OTIXS | Officer In Tactical Command Ixs |
| CCTDA | Cockpit Control Thrust Drive Actuator |
| PRODEVCEN | Program Development Center |
| NATO | North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
| SS | Attack Submarine (conventional Powered) |
| FAT | First Article Testing |
| RFI | Ready For Issue |
| OLSP | Operational Logistic Support Plan |
| NPM | Navy Programming Manual |