| Acronym | Meaning |
| CPL | Consolidated Procurement Directive (ntec-3930/27) |
| SAS | Stability Augmentation System |
| MTBD | Mean Time Between Demands |
| TCL | Thrust Control Lever |
| NAVSEASYSCOM | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| CJCS SROE | Chairman Of The Joint Chief Of Staff Standing Rules Of Engagement |
| PACL | Power Assurance Check Left |
| TSEP | Tactical Signal Exploitation Program |
| TWT | Traveling Wave Tube |
| REQ | Required |