| Acronym | Meaning |
| ISAM | Indexed Sequential Access Method |
| BUPERS | Bureau Of Naval Personnel |
| FMECA | Failure Mode Effects And Criticality Analysis |
| ALRT | Alert |
| FIR | Flight Incident Recorder |
| CLS | Contractor Logistics Support |
| PRDR | Preproduction Reliability Design Review |
| HARDMAN | Military Manpower Versus Hardware Procurement |
| WL | Water Line |
| SERNO | Serial Number |