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Military Acronyms and Terms
Military Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms
Acronyms and Abbreviations A
AAFES ACAP ACES ACS AD ADJ AER AFAP AFN AFRTS AFTB AG AGR AIT AMC AMMO ANCOC ANG
AO APC APF APFT APO AR
ARC ARCOM
ARNG ARPERCEN ASAP
ASG AT AVC AVCC AVN AWOL
B BAHBAS
Army/Air Force Exchange Service Army Career and Alumni Program Army Continuing Education System Army Community Service Active duty Adjutant Army Emergency Relief Army Family Action Plan American Forces Network American Forces Radio/TV Network Army Family Team Building Adjutant General Active Guard Reserve Advanced Individual Training Army Materiel Command Ammunition Advanced NCO Course Air National Guard
Area of operations Armored personnel carrier Appropriated funds Army Physical Fitness Test Army post office Army Reserve/Army Regulation/
Armor American Red Cross Army Reserve Command/
Army Commendation Medal Army National Guard Army Reserve Personnel Center As soon as possible
Area Support Group (OCONUS) Annual training Army Volunteer Corps Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator Aviation Absent without leave
Basic allowance for HousingBasic allowance for subsistence
BCBCTBDEBDUBNBNCOCBSB
C CAR CASCOMCDR CDSCGCGSCCIDCINCCNGBCOCOB
COLACONUSCPCPOCPX CQCSCCS/C of SCSACSAR CVCCY CYS
D DADAGDDRPDECADEERS
DEHDPWDENTAC
Battery/Brigade/Battalion CommanderBasic combat trainingBrigadeBattle dress uniformBattalionBasic NCO CourseBase Support Battalion (OCONUS)
Chief of Army ReserveCombined Arms Support CommandCommanderChild Development ServicesCommanding GeneralCommand and General Staff CollegeCriminal Investigation DivisionCommander in Chief Chief, National Guard BureauCommanding officer/companyClose of business
Cost of living allowanceContinental United StatesCommand postCivilian Personnel OfficeCommand Post ExerciseCharge of quartersCommunity Spouses’ ClubChief of Staff Chief of Staff, ArmyChief of Staff - Army NGCommunity Volunteer CenterCalendar yearChild and Youth Services
Department of ArmyDeputy Adjutant GeneralDrug Demand Reduction ProgramDefense Commissary AgencyDefense Enrollment Eligibility
Reporting Sy stemDirector of Engineering & HousingDirector of Public WorksUnited States Army Dental Activity
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DEROS
DFAS
DIDODOBDODDOIMDOR DPCA
DCADPPDSN
DZE
EAPEDRE
EEEER/OER EFMPEMEMC-C
ENER ESGR
ETSESC/ECSC
F FACFAP
FCPFDUFLOFMFOUOFPFPCFPCON
Date of estimated return fromoverseas
Defense Finance and AccountingSystem
Drill instructorDuty officerDate of BirthDepartment of DefenseDirector of Information ManagementDate of Rank Director of Personnel and Community
Activities
Director of CommunityDeferred Payment PlanDefense Switched Network (current
term for Autovon)Drop Zone
Employment Assistance ProgramEmergency Deployment Readiness
ExerciseEmergency EssentialEnlisted/Officer Evaluation ReportExceptional Family Member ProgramEnlisted MemberEquipment Maintenance Center –
CONUSEnlistedEmployment ReadinessEmployer support of the Guard and
ReserveExpiration of Term of ServiceEnlisted Spouses Club/Enlisted andCivilian Spouses Club
Family Assistance CenterFamily Advocacy Program
Family Care PlanFull Dress UniformFamily Liaison OfficeFamily Member/Field ManualFor Official Use OnlyFamily ProgramFamily Program (Guard)Force Protection Condition
FRC
FRGFROFRLFSAFSSA
FTX FY FYI
G GEDGOGS
GSAH
HHC/HHD
HOR HQHQDA
HRCHROHS
I IADTIDTIEIETIGIMA
INGIOIRFIRR ITO
ITTJ
JAGJR ENJR NCO
JUMPS
Family Readiness Coordinator(Reserve)
Family Readiness GroupFamily Readiness OfficerFamily Readiness LiaisonFamily Separation AllowanceFamily Supplemental Subsistence
AssistanceField Training ExerciseFiscal YearFor Your Information
General Equivalency DiplomaGeneral OfficerGeneral Schedule (Government
civilian employee pay grades)General Services Administration
Headquarters & HeadquartersCompany/Detachment
Home of RecordHeadquartersHeadquarters, Department of the
Army
Human Resources CommandHuman Resource OfficeHome Station
Initial Active Duty TrainingInactive Duty TrainingInitial EntryInitial Entry TrainingInspector GeneralInstallation Management Agency /
Individual Mobilization AugmenteeInactive National GuardInformation OfficerImmediate Reaction ForceIndividual Ready ReserveInformation Travel Office/ Invitational
Travel OrderInformation, Tours, and Travel
Judge Advocate GeneralJunior grade enlisted personnelJunior grade Noncommissioned
OfficerJoint Uniform Military Pay System
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K KIAKP
L LESLNLODLOGLPLZ
M MACOMMAINTMCCWMEDDACMEDEVACMETLMFOMIMIAMILPOMOBEX MOSMP
MREMSCMSOMUTAMWR
N NANAF
NATONCONCOER
NCOICNCOSC
NEONGNLT
Killed in ActionKitchen Patrol
Leave and Earnings StatementLocal NationalLine Of DutyLogisticsListening PostLanding Zone
Major Army CommandMaintenanceMilitary Council of Catholic WomenMedical Department ActivityMedical EvacuationMission Essential Task ListMultinational Forces and ObserverMilitary IntelligenceMissing In ActionMilitary Personnel OfficeMobilization ExerciseMilitary Occupational SpecialtyMilitary Police
Meals Ready to EatMajor Subordinate CommandMorale Support OfficerMultiple Unit Training AssemblyMorale, Welfare, and Recreation
Not ApplicableNon-Appropriated Funds (generated
locally)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationNoncommissioned OfficerNoncommissioned Officer EvaluationReportNoncommissioned Officer in ChargeNoncommissioned Officers’ Spouses’
ClubNoncombatant Evacuation OperationNational GuardNot Later Than
O OBC/OACOCAR OCONUSOCSODOHAOICOJTOPSECOREOSC/OCSC
P PACPAMPAOPCSPDAPERSCOMPLTPMPMOPMOS
POAPOCPOEPOIPOV POTOPTPWOCPX PZ
Q QOLQMQTRS
R RARACRCRCIRDRDCRDF
Officer Basic/Advanced CourseOffice of the Chief, Army ReserveOutside Continental United StatesOfficer Candidate SchoolOfficer of the DayOverseas Housing AllowanceOfficer-In-ChargeOn the Job TrainingOperational SecurityOperational Readiness ExerciseOfficers’ Spouses’ Club/Officers’ and
Civilian Spouses’ Club
Personnel Administration CenterPamphletPublic Affairs OfficerPermanent Change of StationPublic Display of AffectionTotal Army Personnel CommandPlatoon/primary level trainingProvost Marshal (police chief)Provost Marshal OfficePrimary Military Occupational
SpecialtyPower of AttorneyPoint of ContactPort of EmbarkationProgram of InstructionPrivately Owned VehiclePlans, Operations and Training OfficePhysical TrainingProtestant Women of ChapelPost ExchangePrimary Zone/Pickup Zone
Quality of LifeQuartermasterQuarters (living area)
Regular ArmyReligious Activity CenterReserve ComponentResidential Community InitiativeRear DetachmentRear Detachment CommanderRapid Deployment Force
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R&DR&R RFORIFROROTCRRMRRCRSGRSTR.S.V.P.
RTSREGREGT
S SBPSDSDNCOSDOSES
SFP DSGLISIDPERS
SJASLOSMISOCOMSOPSQDSQTSRBSSSSSNSZ
Research and DevelopmentRest and RelaxationRequest For OrdersReduction In ForceRound OutReserve Officer Training CorpsRecruiting and Retention ManagerRegional Readiness CommandRegion al Support GroupsRe-Scheduled TrainingReply whether or not you can attend
(respondez s’il vous plait)
Regional Training SiteRegimentRegulation
Survivor Benefit PlanStaff DutyStaff Duty Noncommissioned OfficerStaff Duty OfficerSenior Executive Service (senior
civilian employee grades)State Family Program Director (NG)Servicemen’s Group Life InsuranceStandard Installation/Division
Personnel Reporting SystemStaff Judge AdvocateSchool Liaison OfficerSupplemental Medical InsuranceSpecial Operations CommandStanding Operating Procedure(s)Squad, a unit within a platoonSkills Qualification TestSelective Reenlistment BonusSelective Service SystemSocial Security NumberSecondary Zone
T TAGTASCTDY TIG
TLATMPTPUTRADOCTTAD
U UCMJUSAR USARC
USARF
USOUSPFOUTA
V VA
VHA VOLAR W
WBWGWOWOACWOCWOSC
X XO
The Adjutant GeneralTraining and Support CenterTemporary DutyTime In Grade / The Inspector
GeneralTemporary Living AllowanceTransportation Motor PoolTroop Program UnitTraining and Doctrine CommandTemporary Tour Active Duty
Uniform Code of Military JusticeUnited States Army ReserveUnited States Army Reserve
CommandUnited States Army Reserve Forces
(Schools)United Services OrganizationUnited States Property & Fiscal OfficeUnit Training Assembly
Department of Veterans Affairs(formerly Veterans Administration)
Variable Housing Allowance Volunteer Army
Well-beingWage GradeWarrant OfficerWarrant Officer Advanced CourseWarrant Officer Candidate CourseWarrant Officer Senior Course
Executive officer
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Military and Medical Acronyms AMEDD AMSC ANC
CHAMPUS
CCUCOS
DCDCA
DCCS
DENTACDEPMEDSDODSSA
EFMPEKG
ER
HSSA
ICU
Army Medical Department Army Medical Specialist Corps Army Nurse Corps
Civilian Health and Medical Programof the Uniformed Services, see alsoTRICARECritical Care UnitChief of Staff
Dental CorpsDeputy Commander for
AdministrationDeputy Commander for ClinicalServicesDental ActivityDeployable Medical ServicesDoctor of OsteopathyDental Service Support Area
Exceptional Family Member ProgramElectrocardiogram/Electroencep halogramEmergency Room
Health Service Support Area
Intensive Area Unit
LPN
MASHMCMDMEDCOMMEDDACMRIMSC
NAHSSA
OBOR OTSG
RN
TRICARE
VC VSSA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mobile Army Surgical HospitalMedical CorpsMedical DoctorMedical CommandMedical Department ActivityMagnetic Resonance ImagingMedical Service Corps
North Atlantic Health Service Support Area
ObstetricsOperating RoomOffice of the Surgeon General
Registered Nurse
Regional Managed Health Careprogram for active duty an d retiredmembers of the uniformed services,their families, and survivors
Veterinary Corps Veterinary Service Support Area
Military Associations
AUSA
EANGUS
Association of the US Army
Enlisted Association of the NationalGuard of the United States
NCOA
NGAUS
Noncommissioned Officers’ Association
National Guard Association of theUnited St ates
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Terms ACCOMPANIED TOUR ACTIVE ARMY ADVANCED PAY ALERT ALLOTMENT ALLOWANCE ARTICLE 15
BARRACKS/BILLETSBED CHECK BENEFITS
CADRECAISSONCAREER PROGRAM
CHAIN OF COMMANDCHAIN OF CONCERN
CHAPLAINCLASS AsCLASS Bs
CLEARINGCODE OF CONDUCTCOLORSCOMMISSARY COMBAT SERVICE STRIPESCOURT-MARTIALDANGER PAY/HOSTILE
FIRE PAY DAYROOMDEPLOYMENTDETAILDIRECT DEPOSIT / SURE
PAY
DINING INDINING OUTDISCHARGEDITY MOVEDOGTAGSDRESS BLUESDRESS MESSDUTY ASSIGNMENT
ESPRIT DE CORPS
Tour of duty with family membersOn active duty, to include guard and reserve that have been activatedPayment before (duty performed) actually earnedEmergency call to be readyDesignated payment by Soldier or civilian employee to bank or individualPay and special compensation
Administrative Disciplinary action
Place where a Soldier lives An accounting for SoldiersMedical, dental, commissary, PX, etc.
Leadership at training level Artillery vehicleGrouping of civilian employee positions at grades G-l and higher in thesame c areer fieldLeadership structure
An informal self-help channel for family members and others in aunit/organizationMilitary minister, priest, rabbi, or pastorGreen slacks/skirt, light green shirt, tie or neck tab, and jacketGreen slacks/skirt, light green shirt, and optional sweater without jacket
Obtaining official release from postEthical conduct/guidelines which guide a Soldier in combat and if capturedNational and unit/organization flagsGrocery store for militaryStripes for time served in combat (6 months per stripe)Trial system within the ArmyExtra pay for duty in a hostile area
Recreation area in Soldier lodgingSoldier or civilian employee sent on a mission without family members
A job or assignmentSoldier’s or Civilian employee’s guaranteed check to bank
Formal social gathering for soldiers onlyFormal social gathering with spousesRelease from active dutySelf movement of household goodsIdentification tags worn by SoldiersInformal attire with four-in-hand tie/formal attire with bow tieFormal attire; short jacket equivalent to “white tie and tails” Job/place while on active duty
Morale within unit or organization
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FAMILY ADVOCACY FAMILY CARE PLAN
FAMILY PROGRAMCOORDINATOR
FAMILY READINESSGROUP
FIELD DAY
FIELD GRADEFORMATIONFROCK FRUIT SALAD
GARRISONGEAR GI BILLGI PARTY GRADE
GREEN BERETSGUARD MEMBER
GUEST HOUSEGUIDON
HARDSHIP TOUR HASH MARKSHAZARDOUS DUTY PAY HOUSING OFFICE
ID CARD
INFOINSIGNIA
JODY CALLJUMP MASTER JUMP PAY JUNGLE BOOTS
K-9KLICK
LATRINELEAVE
Program that assists with child and spouse abuse problemsWritten instructions for care of family members while sponsor is awayfrom duty station (can include provision s for finances, wills, andguardianship)Provides family support services to Reserve Component members andfamilies; active duty members and civilian employeesOrganization of family members, volunteers, and Soldiers/civilianemployees belonging to a unit/organization that together provides anavenue of mutual support and assistance and a network of communicationamong the family members, the chain of command, and communityresources.Designated day for military displays
Major, Lieutenant Colonels, and ColonelsGathering of Soldiers in a prescribed way
Assume next higher grade without payRibbons and medals worn on uniform
Post or communityEquipment used by Soldiers or civilian employeesEducation entitlementClean up dutyCorresponds to pay level of Soldier or civilian employee (e.g., E-1, O-1, orGS-4)Special ForcesMilitary member of the Army or Air National GuardTemporary living quartersUnit identification flag (“Flag that troops rallied ‘round’.”)
Unaccompanied tour of dutyStripes for enlisted members’ time in service
Airborne; diving; EOD (Explosive Ordnance Demolition) payWhere you check in for housing
Identification card issued to legally recognized members of the ArmyfamilyInformationIndicates branch of Soldiers
Troop cadence for marching or runningPerson supervising paratroopers on a parachute jump Extra pay for parachutist statusSpecial boots for tropical climates
Dogs trained for military police serviceSlang for kilometer
Toilet Approved time away from duty (vacation)