| Acronym | Meaning |
| DMA | Depot Maintenance Activity |
| VSC | Vast System Change (tdc 85) |
| PSA | Problem Statement Analyzer |
| CVG POS | Compressor Variable Geometry Position |
| EMC | Electromagnetic Compatibility |
| CFE | Contractor Furnished Equipment |
| GMS | Gas Management System |
| ASWOC | Anti-submarine Warfare Operations Center |
| FTAM | File Transfer Access And Management |
| YRDH | Floating Dry Dock Workshop (hull) (non Self-propelled)(misc) |