| Acronym | Meaning |
| PCOTES | Prototype Carrier Operational Test And Evaluation System |
| AWCAP | Airborne Weapons Corrective Program |
| VIC | Vast Interface Change (tdc 87) |
| FQT | Formal Qualification Testing |
| UOC | Usable On Code |
| SQPP | Software Quality Program Plan |
| PSP | Programmable Signal Processor (an/awg-9 Update) |
| MIM | Maintenance Instruction Manual |
| SCI | Serial Communication Interface |
| ESC | Executive Steering Committee |