| Acronym | Meaning |
| PNVS | Pilots Night Vision System |
| PEC | Passive Equipment Cabinet |
| PCOTES | Prototype Carrier Operational Test And Evaluation System |
| OOD | Object-oriented Design |
| TARPS | Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Program System |
| NUWC | Naval Underwater Warfare Center (formerly Triccsma) |
| IRST | Infrared Search And Track System |
| TMC | Technical Manual Code |
| VMS | Vax Virtual Monitor System |
| OMA | Organizational Maintenance Activity |