| Acronym | Meaning |
| DEC | Digital Equipment Corporation |
| CCB | Configuration Control Board |
| ARS | Aerial Refueling Store |
| DAMA | Demand Assigned Multiple Access (uhf Satellite) |
| QEC | Quick Engine Change (tdc 03) |
| BW | Bandwidth |
| SWOS | Surface Warfare Officer School |
| PROP | Proprotor |
| NMCM | Not Mission Capable Maintenance |
| ISST | Infrared Surveillance Of Surface Targets |