| Acronym | Meaning |
| PGSE | Peculiar Ground Support Equipment |
| MTBF | Mean Time Between Failure |
| LCVP | Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel |
| STIR | Separate Track And Illuminating Radar |
| ASO | Aviation Supply Office (philadelphia) |
| CATCC | Carrier Air Traffic Control Center |
| ELF | Communications System |
| YAG | Miscellaneous Auxiliary (self-propelled)(misc) |
| NDATS | Naval Data Automation Technical Standard |
| SSHA | Subsystem Hazard Analysis |