| Acronym | Meaning |
| APC | Approach Power Compensator |
| WMED | Medium Endurance Cutter (uscg 270) |
| VADS | Verdix Ada Development System |
| PMGW | Primary Mission Gross Weight |
| PEC | Passive Equipment Cabinet |
| MENS | Mission Element Needs Statement |
| DSCS III | Defense Satellite Communication System |
| PDES | Product Data Exchange Specification |
| RNAV | Radar Navigation |
| WSPD | Weapon System Planning Data |