| Acronym | Meaning |
| VSTOL | Vertical/short Takeoff And Landing |
| TD | Technical Director |
| VCX | Tactical Air Warfare Combat Logistic Support |
| FTIP | Flight Test Interface Panel |
| OIP | Operational Improvement Program |
| MAG | Magnetictmtmarine Air Group |
| NEC | Nippon Electric Company |
| SLAC | Shelf Life Action Code |
| SL | Shelf Life |
| DASS | Digital Acoustic Sensor Simulator |