| Acronym | Meaning |
| ATF | Fleet Ocean Tug (fleet Support) |
| PMRM | Phase (periodic) Maintenance Requirements Manual |
| OSQAM | Operating Standards & Quality Assurance Manual |
| SHP | Shaft Horse Power |
| SIM | Software Engineering Environment (see) Information Model |
| TACNAV | Tactical Navigator |
| EMV | Electromagnetic Vulnerability |
| LAT | Lateral |
| MIL-STD-2167A | Military Standard: Defense System Software Development |
| YSD | Seaplane Wrecking Derrick (self-propelled)(misc) |