| Acronym | Meaning |
| OPNAV | Chief Of Naval Operations |
| SL | Sea Level |
| SPMS | Software Process Management System |
| RAD3 | Radio 3 |
| HARDMAN | Military Manpower Versus Hardware Procurement |
| CP | Computer Program |
| PTA | Proposed Technical Approach |
| ATLAS | Abbreviated Test Language For Avionics Systems |
| TADC | Tactical Air Direction Center |
| NEC | Nippon Electric Company |