| Acronym | Meaning |
| AIB | Action Item Browser |
| GFI | Government Furnished Information |
| FCCS | Forward Cabin Control Station |
| FF | Frigate |
| ADL | Authorized Data List |
| PD | Preliminary Design |
| PB | Patrol Boat (coastal Patrol Combatants) |
| APADE | Automated Purchase And Accounting Data Entry |
| LSD | Landing Ship Dock (landing Craft Carriers) |
| MINELAYER | Mine Warfare Type Ship |