The information on this set of pages provides guidance on the punctuation and usage of our official name (Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego), acronym (SPAWARSYSCEN SAN DIEGO), and initialism (SSC San Diego) for both text and graphic material. Consistent and correct usage and punctuation of the Center's name are necessary to build immediate name recognition. Also included for information purposes is the Center's official address, UIC, SNDL, and activity code. Official Address, UIC, SNDL, and Activity Code
Nomenclature: The Center's official name is Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego.
Punctuation: Use a comma (before and after San Diego) to separate Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center and San Diego.
ACRONYM/PLAIN LANGUAGE ADDRESS
Nomenclature: The Center's acronym/plain language address is SPAWARSYSCEN SAN DIEGO.
Punctuation: Do not use a comma with the acronym/plain language address.
Usage: The acronym/plain language address must be used in formal correspondence and letters of transmittal. To introduce usage of the acronym/plain language address, use the official name and follow it with the acronym. Example:
Nomenclature: The Center's initialism is SSC San Diego.
Punctuation: Do not use a comma with the initialism.
Usage: SSC San Diego is used only on products that document the scientific and technical work of the Center, marketing materials, and on internal documentation, such as instructions and standard operating procedures. As SSC San Diego is not an official designation for the Center, it can never be used in formal correspondence and letters of transmittal.
The initialism can be used on the following products:
OFFICIAL ADDRESS, UIC, SNDL, AND ACTIVITY CODE
Commanding Officer
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center
53560 Hull Street
San Diego, CA 92152-5001
66001
FKA1B1
5880-800
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Updated on 23 Feb 1999