| Acronym | Meaning |
| CARDS | Central Archive For Reusable Defense Software |
| AFTA | Advanced First Term Avionics |
| KVA | Kilovolt-amps |
| FCIM | Flexible Computer Integrated Manufacturing |
| EXPS | Expanding Squares |
| NFO | Navy Finance Office |
| ARN | Aeronautical Radio Navigation |
| LPOIL | Low Oil Pressure |
| SPF | Single Point Failure |
| JTIDS | Joint Tactical Information Distribution System |