| Acronym | Meaning |
| TAGB | Tilt Axis Gearbox |
| AD/PE | Acquisition Director / Project Engineer |
| PERT | Program Eval And Review Technique |
| SEAWARS | Sea Water Actuated Release System (air) |
| DWN | Down |
| MAGW | Maximum Alternate Gross Weight |
| LLCSC | Loser-level Computer Software Component |
| CDT | Chargeable Down Time |
| TF/TA | Terrain Following/terrain Avoidance |
| AGFF | Frigate Research Ship (misc) |