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Acronyms & Definitions
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Many of these terms are used throughout this site and our community.
ALP - Advanced Life Preserver
ATAGS - Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit
AILSS - Aircrew Integrated Life Support System
AETE - Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment
ALSE - Aircraft Life Support Equipment
CAD - Computer Aided Design
CCG - Canadian Coast Guard
CAM - Computer Aided Manufacturing
CGSB - Canadian General Standards Board
CSA - Canadian Standards Association
CFB - Canadian Forces Base
CF - Canadian Forces
CORD - Canadian Offshore Research and Development
DCIEM - Defence and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine
DND - Department of National Defence
DOD - Department of Defence (USA)
DOT - Department of Transport
DSSPM - Directorate Soldier Systems Program Management
DTA - Directorate of Technical Airworthiness
EDU - Experimental Diving Unit
ES - Engineering Services
FAA - Federal Aviation Administration
FMS - Foreign Military Service
HAILSS - Helicopter Aircrew Integrated Life Support System
IPCE - Integrated Protective Clothing and Equipment
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
KEAS - Knots Equivalent Air Speed
LPSV - Life Preserver/Survival Vest
MAC - Mustang Aviation Coverall
MAS - Maritime Assault Suit
MIL-STD - Military Standard
NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NLP - Neuro-Linguistic Programming
NRCAN - Natural Resources Canada
NVG - Night Vision Goggles
PFD - Personal Flotation Device
PWGSC - Public Works and Government Services Canada
RF - Radio Frequency
R&D - Research and Development
SAFE - Survival and Flight Equipment
SEAL - Sea, Air, Land
SOLAS - Safety of Life at Sea
STING - Sustained Tolerance INcreased G
TAILSS - Tactical Aircrew Integrated Life Support System
TIM - Thermal Instrumented Manikin
TSAS - Tactile Situation Awareness System
UDT - Underwater Demolition Team
USAF - United States Air Force
USN - United States Navy
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Acronyms & Definitions