| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCA | Carrier Controlled Approach |
| UBA | Underwater Breathing Apparatus (mk 15) |
| CV | Multi-purpose Aircraft Carrier |
| PPP | Personnel Performance Profile |
| CJCS | Chairman Of The Joint Chief Of Staff |
| CSU | Computer Software Unit |
| MTF | Modulation Transfer Function |
| PFBIT | Pre-flight Built-in Test |
| STD | Software Test Description |
| MSR | Minesweeper, Patrol (mine Countermeasures) |