| Acronym | Meaning |
| AAWBOT | Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Basic Operator Trainer |
| SIT | System Integration Test (software/hardware Integration) |
| RTP | Request For Technical Proposal |
| VX | Best Angle Of Climb Speed |
| PE | Project Engineer |
| HYTOW | (an/wqc-5) |
| CPI | Contractor Preliminary Inspection |
| DMSD | Depot Maintenance Study Directorate |
| JSOR | Joint Services Operations Requirements |
| SS | RDR Surface Search Radar |