| Acronym | Meaning |
| C | High Level Programming Language |
| CPS | Contract Plant Services |
| ETA | Estimated Time Of Arrival |
| NRL | Navy Research Laboratories |
| NSA | National Security Agency |
| RADR | Radartmtreceive Address |
| IRAC | Interim Rapid Action Change |
| NRZ | Non-return-to-zero |
| CWDE | Chemical Warfare Defense Equipment |
| MCM | Mine Countermeasures Ship |