| Acronym | Meaning |
| AIMS | Altitude Identification And Measuring System |
| TID | Task Identification Code |
| NADC | Naval Air Development Center (warminster) |
| BCU | Buffer And Conversion Unit |
| CSOM | Computer System Operator's Manual |
| CINCPACFLT | Commander-in-chief (pacific Fleet) |
| HOR | Horizontal |
| LZ | Landing Zone |
| ORT | Operationally Ready Time |
| F/C | Flight Control |