| Acronym | Meaning |
| EE (E2) | Exponential Elevation |
| TIP | Trainer Improvement Program |
| NUSRL | Naval Underwater Sound Ref Lab |
| VFR | Visual Flight Rules |
| MDTS | Mcdonnell Doughlas Training Systems |
| SMC | Secondary (shadow) Mission Controller |
| CS/FP | Contractor Support/full Provisioning |
| COMBIMAN | Computerized Biomechanical Man-model |
| CMPTSC | Conventional Marine Propulsion Training Steering Group |
| PTP | Program Test Plans |