| Acronym | Meaning |
| PMS | Program Management System |
| VAX | Digital Equipment Corp 32 Bit Mini-computer |
| NAVMACS | Naval Modular Automated Communications Systems (an/syq-7(v)3) |
| PDL | Program Design Language |
| VRS | Video Recording System |
| ST | Software Test |
| PMC | Part Mission Capable |
| CDR | Critical Design Review |
| AQP | Airworthiness Qualification Plan |
| SSER | System Safety Engineering Report |