| Acronym | Meaning |
| GPI | Government Preliminary Inspection |
| NAVCIPS | Navy Standard Civilian Pay System |
| CECM | Composite Engineering Change Memo |
| QEC | Quick Engine Change (tdc 03) |
| DWN | Down |
| JFET | Junction Field Effect Transistor |
| QEB | Quick Engine Bulletin (tdc 04) |
| WS | Weapon System |
| QL | Quick Look |
| CG | Guided Missile Cruiser |