| Acronym | Meaning |
| AFSC | Air Force Speciality Code |
| PCR | Program Change Request |
| SWNRAC | Surface Warfare Naval Reserve Advisory Committee |
| GFM | Government Furnished Material |
| ISE | In-service Engineer |
| DIFAR | Directional Frequency And Ranging (asw) |
| MILSCAP | Military Standard Contract Admin Procedures |
| SO | Standing Orders |
| CATCC | Carrier Air Traffic Control Center |
| GFI | Government Final Inspection |