| Acronym | Meaning |
| ABF | Advanced Beam Former (searchlight) |
| ROE | Rules Of Engagement |
| YRBM | Repair, Berthing And Messing Barge (non Self-propelled) |
| SAT | System Acceptance Testing |
| TLWR | Top Level (warfare) Requirements |
| WSPD | Weapon System Planning Document |
| NAVAIRSYSCOM | Naval Air Systems Command |
| DSI | Delivered Source Instruction |
| COPS II | Computer Oriented Partial Sum (beam Former) |
| CQI | Continuous Quality Improvement |