| Acronym | Meaning |
| WFE | Engine Fuel Flow |
| VADS | Verdix Ada Development System |
| RDT&E | Research, Development, Test And Evaluation |
| DPS | Data Processing Subsystem |
| NAVSTAR | Global Positioning System (gps) |
| COMTRAPAC | Commander Training Command Atlantic Fleet |
| CINCLANTFLT | Commander-in-chief (atlantic Fleet) |
| EED | Electro-explosive Devices |
| CMPTSC | Conventional Marine Propulsion Training Steering Group |
| RAC | Rapid Action Change |