| Acronym | Meaning |
| HDC | Helicopter Direction Center |
| CSI | Contractor Simulator Instruction (training) |
| ELF | Communications System |
| ARM | Anti Radiation Missile |
| ODADS | Omnidirectional Air Data Sensor |
| PDP | Power Distribution System |
| OT&E | Operator Training & Evaluation |
| LSE | Langing Signal Enlisted |
| NAVMAT | Naval Material Command (disestablished 85) |
| COSAL | Consolidated Shipboard Allowance List |