| Acronym | Meaning |
| MEESTO | Modification Engineering Evaluation & Sub-task Order (4720/15) |
| VX | Best Angle Of Climb Speed |
| YBD | Bowdock |
| CCB | Configuration Control Board |
| CPF | Contractor Performance Factor |
| STDL | Submarine Tactical Data Link Program |
| TM | Technical Manual |
| RNTDS | Restructured Navy Tactical Data System |
| PARM | Participating Manager |
| OTIXS | Officer In Tactical Command Ixs |