Reference Document
Acronyms & Definitions
Comprehensive glossary of acronyms, abbreviations, and terms used across the F-35 Mission Planning Environment, MBSE, systems engineering, ground security, and tactical operations domains.
◤ Mission Planning
MPEMission Planning Environment
JMPSJoint Mission Planning System
UPCUnique Planning Component (F-35 PC)
PFPSPortable Flight Planning Software
OMSOff-board Mission Support
MDFMission Data File
MDLMission Data Load
DTCData Transfer Cartridge
PMBAPortable Memory Bus Adapter
ROERules of Engagement
SPINSSpecial Instructions
TTPTactics, Techniques, and Procedures
ACOAirspace Control Order
IPInitial Point
WPWaypoint
TGTTarget
EGREgress
RTBReturn to Base
ETAEstimated Time of Arrival
A/RAir-to-Air Refueling
CGCenter of Gravity
EMCONEmission Control
◤ Sensors & Weapons
AN/APG-81AESA Fire Control Radar (F-35)
EOTSElectro-Optical Targeting System
DASDistributed Aperture System
CNICommunications, Navigation & Identification
AESAActive Electronically Scanned Array
JDAMJoint Direct Attack Munition
SDBSmall Diameter Bomb
AIM-120AMRAAM Air-to-Air Missile
AIM-9XSidewinder Air-to-Air Missile
EWElectronic Warfare
GMTIGround Moving Target Indicator
◤ Datalink & Comms
MADLMultifunction Advanced Data Link
Link-16Tactical Data Link (JTIDS / MIDS)
NPGNetwork Participation Group
TSECTransmission Security
VMFVariable Message Format
SATCOMSatellite Communications
IFFIdentification Friend or Foe
HAVE QUICKFrequency-Hopping UHF Radio Mode
◤ Crypto & Security
EKMSElectronic Key Management System
KMIKey Management Infrastructure
SAASMSelective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module
M-CodeMilitary GPS Signal (anti-jam / encrypted)
RMFRisk Management Framework
ATOAuthority to Operate
CDSCross-Domain Solution
ITARInternational Traffic in Arms Regulations
EARExport Administration Regulations
MLSMulti-Level Security
RELReleasable (e.g., REL PARTNER-GROUP)
PARTNER-GROUPFive Eyes (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ)
DEMO-LIMITEDNot Releasable to Foreign Nationals
DEMO-LIMITEDNo Foreign (short form)
DISADefense Information Systems Agency
STIGSecurity Technical Implementation Guide
ACASAssured Compliance Assessment Solution
POA&MPlan of Action & Milestones
SSESystem Security Engineering
◤ Navigation & Geo
DAFIFDigital Aeronautical Flight Information File
FLIPFlight Information Publication
DTEDDigital Terrain Elevation Data
WGS-84World Geodetic System 1984
GPSGlobal Positioning System
EGIEmbedded GPS / INU (Inertial Navigation Unit)
INSInertial Navigation System
NGANational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
◤ Sustainment
ALISAutonomic Logistics Information System
ODINOperational Data Integrated Network
HRCHealth Reporting Code
PHMPrognostics & Health Management
SOUSquadron Operations Unit
FMSForeign Military Sales
DSCADefense Security Cooperation Agency
◤ Reprogramming
USRLU.S. Reprogramming Laboratory
ACURLAustralia / Canada / UK Reprogramming Laboratory
RCRReprogramming Change Request
PSCPartner Support Complex
◤ Test & Verification
SILSoftware-in-the-Loop
HWILHardware-in-the-Loop
V&VVerification & Validation
DOT&EDirector, Operational Test & Evaluation
NAVAIRNaval Air Systems Command
NAWCADNaval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
◤ Engineering Mgmt
ECPEngineering Change Proposal
FCAFunctional Configuration Audit
PCAPhysical Configuration Audit
TR-2Tech Refresh 2 (F-35 hardware baseline)
TR-3Tech Refresh 3 (F-35 hardware baseline)
TIMTechnical Interchange Meeting
SWESoftware Engineering
GAOGovernment Accountability Office
CRSCongressional Research Service
DoDDepartment of Defense
DoD CIODoD Chief Information Officer
DPCDefense Pricing & Contracting
◤ MBSE & Modeling
MBSEModel-Based Systems Engineering
SysMLSystems Modeling Language
UMLUnified Modeling Language
BDDBlock Definition Diagram
IBDInternal Block Diagram
OMGObject Management Group
INCOSEInternational Council on Systems Engineering
UAFUnified Architecture Framework
SoSSystem of Systems
◤ Standards & Process
CMMICapability Maturity Model Integration
ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288Systems & Software Engineering — System Life Cycle Processes
MIL-STD-881Work Breakdown Structures for Defense Materiel Items
NIST SP 800-37Risk Management Framework for Info Systems
NIST SP 800-53Security & Privacy Controls for Info Systems
JP 6-0Joint Communications System Doctrine
◤ Debrief & Data
ADRAirborne Data Recorder
PIDPositive Identification