| Acronym | Meaning |
| RAST | Recovery Assistant Secure And Traverse System |
| PROM | Programmable Read Only Memory |
| IFB | Invitation For Bids |
| SPEC | Specification |
| SSA | Software Support Activity |
| TTF | Trident Training Facility |
| HIPO | Hierarchical Input Process Output |
| OSQAM | Operating Standards & Quality Assurance Manual |
| COMPASS | Computer Alerted Surveillance System |
| VMC | Visual Meteorological Conditions |