| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADCS | Airborne Data Collection System |
| TMDL | Technical Manual Data List |
| FCTM | Functionally Oriented Technical Manual |
| DSARC | Defense Systems Acquisition Review Committee |
| MCCT | Mission Control Operator Trnr (f14-15c3a) |
| DSU | Data Synchronize Unit - Data Storage Unit |
| VIDS | Visual Information Display System |
| VRR | Voice Recognition Response |
| MINELAYER | Mine Warfare Type Ship |
| COMPASS | Computer Alerted Surveillance System |