| Acronym | Meaning |
| CVN | Multi-purpose Aircraft Carrier (nuclear Propulsion) |
| HICANS | High Speed Collision Avoidance And Navigation System |
| CAD | Computer Aided Design |
| JTIDS | Joint Tactical Information Distribution System |
| SYS | System |
| CECM | Composite Engineering Change Memo |
| POC | Point Of Contact |
| ABIU | Avionics Bay Interface Unit |
| IRDS | Infrared Detecting System |
| OMS | Object Management System |