| Acronym | Meaning |
| DSCS III | Defense Satellite Communication System |
| MPN | Military Personnel-navy (appropriation) |
| NPOS | Power Turbine Overspeed |
| SVIP | Secure Voice Improvement Program |
| RADAR | Radio Detection And Ranging |
| CSC | Computer Software Component |
| MWS | Missile Warning Set |
| YTB | Large Harbor Tug (self-propelled) |
| VME | Versa Module European |
| ITO | Identifying Technical Order |