| Acronym | Meaning |
| YTB | Large Harbor Tug (self-propelled) |
| JPTDS | Junior Participating Tactical Data System |
| OMS | Object Management System |
| STIM | Stimulation |
| SES | Surface Effect Ship |
| MALS | Medium-intensity Approach Light System |
| DF | Direction Finder |
| VASI | Visual Approach Slope Indicator |
| SE | Software Engineering |
| WSECP | Weapon System Engineering Change Proposal |