| Acronym | Meaning |
| NDS | Non-developmental Software |
| ARCS | Automated Reusable Components System |
| SPKL | Spark Rate Left |
| DTE | Data Terminal Equipment |
| SIL | Silence |
| IRST | Infrared Search And Track System |
| VIB | Vast Interface Bulletin (tdc 88) |
| AMST | Advanced Medium Range Stol Transport |
| TCAP | Trainer Corrective Action Program |
| MMRI | Mandatory Mission Rule Item |