| Acronym | Meaning |
| TDR | Time Domaine Reflectometer |
| FFRDC | Federally Funded Research & Development Center |
| NPD | Navy Procurement Directive |
| VTOL | Vertical Takeoff And Landing |
| ICASMA | Defense Contracts Administration Systems Agency |
| PS | Probability Of Survival |
| PDA | Principal Development Activity |
| TEOP | Trainer Development Management Plan |
| AD/PE | Acquisition Director / Project Engineer |
| NGR | Gas Generator Speed Right |