| Acronym | Meaning |
| PS | Payload Support |
| SVAFB | South Vandenberg Air Force Base |
| DCS | Data Communication System |
| LV | Loading Valve |
| BMB | Base Maintenance Building |
| SPRT | Sequential Probability Ratio Test |
| TPM | 1Terminal Phase Midcourse #1 |
| VDI | Vertical Display Indicator |
| SMVP | Shuttle Master Verification Plan |
| M/F | Maintenance Factor |