| Acronym | Meaning |
| DRRS | Drawing Research And Request Subsystem |
| TMCR | Technical Manual Contract Requirement |
| COTS | Container Ship Off-load Transfer System |
| PD | Program Director |
| DIST | Distance |
| GMS | Gas Management System |
| FPUM | Fuel Pressure Metering Unit |
| QEB | Quick Engine Bulletin (tdc 04) |
| ESM | Electronic Support (surveillance) Measures |
| VIB | Vast Interface Bulletin (tdc 88) |