| Acronym | Meaning |
| WMED | Medium Endurance Cutter (uscg 270) |
| PLCC | Provisioning List Category Code |
| GIE | Groupement D'interets Economiques |
| ISD | Instructional Systems Development |
| PSO | Pressure Shut Off |
| ATTCH | Attach/attachment |
| AIC | Anti-ice Command |
| AL | Aluminum |
| MMH/MA | Maintenance Man Hours Per Maintenance Action |
| TWCS | Through Water Communications System |