| Acronym | Meaning |
| MALS | Medium-intensity Approach Light System |
| SADT | Structured Analysis And Design Techniques |
| MSM | Minesweeper, River (converted Lcm-6) (mine Countermeasures) |
| NIPA | Naval Intelligence Production System |
| LGWCAS | Laser Guided Weapons In Joint Close Air Support |
| RECO | Remote Command And Control |
| SSTD | Surface Ship Torpedo Decoy |
| CPTR | Computer Program Test Report |
| TECR | Training Equipment Change Request (form 4720) |
| NRR | Navy Research Requirements |