| Acronym | Meaning |
| DES | Descend |
| SAP | Site Activation Need Date |
| CPSE | Common Payload SuPport EquiPment |
| CFR | Code Federal Regulation |
| CER | Cost Estimating Relationship |
| GCC | Ground Communications Coordinator |
| MOA | Make On Arrival |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| SW | Sea Water |
| MDR | Mission Data Reduction |