| Acronym | Meaning |
| STDL | Submarine Tactical Data Link Program |
| PARM | Participating Manager |
| VSC | Vast System Change (tdc 85) |
| SDR | System Design Review |
| APC | Approach Power Compensator |
| SAT | System Acceptance Testing |
| SYSCOM | Systems Command |
| RADAR | Radio Detection And Ranging |
| CMOML | Consumables Maintenance And Overhaul Material List |
| CPLD | Coupled |