| Acronym | Meaning |
| SIPI | Scientists' Institute For Public Information |
| AL | Authorized Leave With Pay |
| DGC | Division Of Grants And Contracts |
| DOS DISK OPERATING SYSTEM | N/A |
| AIDS | Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome |
| JCS | Joint Chiefs Of Staff |
| MOS | Marine Observation Satellite |
| L | Lunar |
| WVIOP | Water Vapor Intensive Observing Period |
| ATS | Application Technology Satellite |