| Acronym | Meaning |
| NMCMS | Not Mission Capable Maintenance Scheduled |
| VMS | Vax Virtual Monitor System |
| SHIPALT | Ship Alteration |
| YC | Open Lighter (non Self-propelled) |
| CIM | Computer Integrated Manufacturing |
| LK CPLG | Locked And Coupled |
| RAC | Rapid Action Change |
| TDC | Technical Directive Code |
| IRIG | Inertial Rate Integrating Gyrominter |
| SAIC | Science Applications International Corporation |