| Acronym | Meaning |
| AFSC | Air Force Systems Command |
| PCTE | Portable Common Tools Environment |
| OPER | Operator |
| RIC | Resource Implementation Cooperative |
| DT&E | Development Test And Evaluation |
| AQP | Airworthiness Qualification Plan |
| ECN | Engineering Change Notice |
| NAVSTAR | Global Positioning System (gps) |
| ACSUBS | Aircraft Subsystems |
| CCO | Contract Change Order |