| Acronym | Meaning |
| APC | Approach Power Compensator |
| IPSC | Ice Protection System Controler |
| IX | Unclassified Miscellaneous Ships |
| TOCAP | Trainer Operation Corrective Action Program |
| FSCM | Federal Supply Code Manufacturers |
| ACADA | Advanced Chemical Agent Detector And Alarm |
| CMR | Configuration Management Review |
| NAC | Nacelle |
| SSAG | Auxiliary Submarine |
| YFD | Yard Floating Dry Dock (non Self-propelled) |