| Acronym | Meaning |
| NPD | Navy Procurement Directive |
| SPF | Single Point Failure |
| OPEVAL | Operational Evaluation |
| AFCS | Automatic Flight Control System |
| QM | Mast Torque |
| YF | Covered Lighter (self-propelled) |
| CVGPF | Compressor Variable Geometry Position Failure |
| ADLAT | Advanced Low Altitude Technique |
| LAT | Lateral |
| ASG | Aeronautical Standards Group |