| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| LCS | Landing Craft Small |
| LCS | Landing Craft Support |
| LCT | Landing Craft Tank |
| LCT(R) | Landing Craft Tank (Rocket) |
| LCU | Landing Craft Utility |
| LCV | Landing Craft Vehicle |
| LCVP | Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel |
| LDT | Light Displacement Tonnage |
| LFR | Landing, Fire support, Rocket |
| LFS | Landing Fire Support |
| LHA | Landing Helicopter Assault |
| LHD | Landing Helicopter Dock |
| LKA | Landing Cargo Assault |
| LKR | Landing Cargo Ramp |
| LNGC | LNG Carrier |
| LNGT | liquid natural gas tanker |
| LPA | Landing Personnel Assault |
| LPA | Landing Personnel, Assault |
| LPD | Landing Platform Dock |
| LPH | Landing Platform Helicopter |