| Acronym | Meaning |
| POFA | Programmed Operational & Functional Appraisal |
| MM | Man Months |
| ACSIT | Aegis Combat System Interactive Trainer |
| FCA | Functional Configuration Audit |
| FBL | Fly-by-light |
| TRD | Test Requirement(s) Document (data) |
| REL | Release |
| RPIE | Real Property Installed Equipment |
| VAX | Digital Equipment Corp 32 Bit Mini-computer |
| SSDS | Single Ship Deep Sweep |