| Acronym | Meaning |
| DMA | Defense Mapping Agency |
| RAT | Reliability Assessment Testtmtram Air Turbine |
| PDM | Program Objectives Memorandum |
| MAN | Manual |
| RAC | Rapid Action Change |
| ACO | Administrative Contracting Officer |
| SINCGARS | Single Channel Ground And Airborn Radio System |
| DT | Development Testing |
| FCC | Federal Communication Commission |
| DAR | Defense Acquisition Regulations |