| Acronym | Meaning |
| CAI | Computer Aided Instruction |
| COPS II | Computer Oriented Partial Sum (beam Former) |
| APADE | Automated Purchase And Accounting Data Entry |
| NWC | Naval Weapons Center (china Lake) |
| KTAS | Knots True Airspeed |
| SIL | Silence |
| MTBPM | Mean Time Between Preventive Maintenance |
| DCLT | Declutter |
| APC | Approach Power Compensator |
| MCAS | Marine Corps Air Station |