| Acronym | Meaning |
| ANSI | American National Standards Institute |
| PMS | Program Manager Sea |
| YR | Floating Workshop (non Self-propelled)(misc) |
| O&SHA | Operating And Support Hazard Analysis |
| SCF | Scheduled Change Factor (milestone Modifier) |
| ECL | Engine Control Lever |
| DEMS | Data Base Management Sys |
| ATIS | Advanced Technical Information System (navsea) |
| AR | Repair Ship (material Support) |
| CBCR | Change Board Commitment Record |