| Acronym | Meaning |
| VSB | Vast System Bulletin (tdc 86) |
| DDU | Digital Data Unit |
| APN3 | Apn Funds Budget Area Three, Non-weapon System Procurement |
| TPD | Test Program Disk |
| MENS | Mission Element Needs Statement |
| AGFF | Frigate Research Ship (misc) |
| SCFE | Subcontractor Furnished Equipment |
| FLTR | Filter |
| NRL | Navy Research Laboratories |
| CPR | Cost Performance Report |