| Acronym | Meaning |
| MHDG | Magnetic Heading |
| OSD | Office Of The Secretary Of Defense |
| MDTS | Mcdonnell Doughlas Training Systems |
| MPCAG | Military Parts Control Advisory Group |
| JVX | Joint Services Vertical Lift Aircraft Experimental |
| OPS/CHK | Operational Checkout |
| TLA | Training Level Assignment |
| OMB | Office Of Manpower And Budget |
| MCTCA | Navy Meterology And Calibration Program |
| PDU | Power Drive Unit |