Military Acronyms, Initialisms, and Abbreviationsl [JP 1-02] search subarea length
L 1aircraft symbol – cold weather, 2[FM 101-5-1] light (refers to infantry) (graphics), 3[JP 1-02] length
L&I launch and impact (radar missile report)
L&L legislative liaison
L&MM logistics and materiel management
L&OG logistics and operations group
L&V lethality and vulnerability
L-COM logistics composite model (USAF)
L-hour [JP 1-02] specific hour on C-day at which a deployment operation commences or is to commence
L/C load crew
L/D lift-to-drag ratio
L/L latitude/longitude
L/M lines per minute
L/O lift-off
L/R 1launch and recovery, 2locus of radius
L3TV low light level television
L6 Honeywell Level 6 (WWMCCS®)
LA 1laser gyro axis, 2lead angle, 3lightning arrester, 4Louisiana, 5logistics assistance, 6library administrator, 7log analyzer, 8low altitude, 9legislative affairs, 10legislative assistant (Congress), 11[JP 1-02] lead agent, 12[JP 1-02] loop key generator (LKG) adapter, 13[JP 1-02] line amplifier, 14[JP 1-02] legal adviser, 15[AR 310-50] letter of activation
LA/LL legislative affairs/liaison
LAA 1local access authorization, 2limited access authorization
LAAMS land armaments movement model
LAAP [AR 310-50] Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant
LAAS 1low altitude airfield attack system, 2low altitude alerting system
LAAV light airborne ASW vehicle
LAAW 1lightweight assault antitank weapon, 2[AR 310-50] legal automated Army - wide
LAB 1land air battle, 2low altitude bombing, 3[FM 101-5-1] logistics assault base, 4[AR 310-50] laboratory
LABCOM United States Army Laboratory Command
LABS [AR 310-50] low-altitude bomb aiming system
LAC 1local area controller, 2limited agency check, 3leading air craftsman, 4last acquisition cost, 5local agency check
LACE [AR 310-50] local automatic circuit exchange
LACH [JP 1-02] lightweight amphibious container handler
LACI Land Air Campaign Initiative (USAREUR)
LACV [JP 1-02] lighter, air cushioned vehicle
LAD 1location aid device, 2logical aptitude device, 3latest arrival date, 4logistics anchor desk, 5low altitude dispenser, 6[JP 1-02] latest arrival date at port of debarkation, 7[AR 310-50] liquid agent detector
LADA [AR 310-50] light air defense artillery
LADAPT lookup dictionary adapter program
LADAR 1laser detection and ranging, 2laser radar
LADD low altitude drogue
LADDR layered device driver architecture [Microsoft]
LAE left arithmetic element
LAEDP large area electronic display panel
LAG 1load and go assembler, 2logical application group, 3launch analysis group
LAH 1local analyzer of hypothesis, 2light attack helicopter
LAI lean aircraft initiative
LAIR Letterman Army Institute of Research
LAIS Logistics Attrition Information System (TAC)
LAISO Lead Army Materiel Command Integration Support Office
LAIT [AR 310-50] logistics assistance and instruction team
LAK look-alike disk
LALL longest allowed lobe length
LAM 1Louisiana Maneuvers, 2loop adder and modifier, 3logistics attrition model (SAC)
LAMC [AR 310-50] Letterman Army Medical Center
LAMCS [AR 310-50] Latin American Military Communications System
LAMM land armament manpower and materiel database (NATO)
LAMPS 1light airborne multipurpose system, 2Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System. [LAMPS I was the SH-2D Seasprite, LAMPS II is the SH-60B Seahawk], 3logistics assessment of modifications program
LAMS local area missile system
LAN 1local area network, 2launch after NUDET, 3local apparent noon
LAN/WAN local/wide area network
LANA low-altitude night attack system
LANACS local area network asynchronous connection server
LANCC 1local area network control center, 2local area network communications controller
LANCC/SM local area network control center and security monitor
LANCRAB [AR 310-50] landing craft and bases
LANDP local area network distributed platform
LANDSAT [JP 3-50.2] land satellite
LANDSOUTH Allied Land Forces Southern Europe (NATO)
LANDSOUTHEAST Allied Land Forces Southeastern Europe (NATO)
LANDSS Lightweight Advanced Night/Day Surveillance System
LANE local area network emulation
LANHIP local area network host interface protocol
LANL Los Alamos National Laboratory
LANNET 1large artificial nerve net, 2large artificial neuron network
LANS Loran Airborne Navigation System
LANT Atlantic Area
LANTCOM Atlantic Command (USN)
LANTDAC Atlantic Command Defense Analysis Center
LANTDIS United States Atlantic Command Deployable Intelligence System
LANTFLT Atlantic Fleet
LANTIRN Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared, Night
LAO [JP 1-02] limited attack option, [AR 310-50] logistic assistance office
LAOCIF [AR 310-50] Logistic Assistance Office Command Internet Flasher
LAP 1leadership assessment program, 2load, assemble, and pack, 3lesson assembly program, 4list assembly program, 5link access procedure, 6launcher avionics package, 7link access protocol, 8loading, assembling, and packing
LAP-B link access protocol-balanced
LAPB 1link access procedure balanced (protocol), 2link access protocol balanced
LAPD 1link access procedure direct (protocol), 2limited axial power distribution, 3link access protocol – digital
LAPDOG low-altitude pursuit on ground
LAPE low altitude parachute extraction system
LAPERS Labor and Production Effectiveness Reporting System
LAPES Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System
LAPM link access procedure for modems
LAR 1logistics assessment review, 2low angle reentry, 3load access rights, 4local acquisition radar, 5logistics assistance representative, 6launch acceptability region
LARC 1locally assigned ammunition reporting code, 2[JP 1-02] lighter, amphibious resupply cargo
LARC-60 [JP 1-02] lighter, amphibious resupply cargo
LARC-LX [JP 4-01.6] lighter, amphibious resupply cargo 60 ton
LARC-V [JP 4-01.6] lighter, amphibious resupply cargo 5 ton
LARIAT Laser Radar Intelligence Acquisition Technology [469L spacetrack]
LARS laser angular rate sensor [Defender]
LAS 1large astronomical satellite, 2limited space charge accumulation
LASCOM laser communication
LASCR light-activated silicon-controlled rectifier
LASE logistic asset support estimate
LASER (laser) light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
LASERCOM laser communications
LASH [JP 1-02] lighter aboard ship
LASINT laser intelligence
LASL Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
LASS 1Logistics Activities Status System (JCS), 2[USN] launch area support ship
LASSO laser search and secure observer
LASTE low altitude safety and targeting enhancement
LASTport local area storage transport (protocol) [DEC]
lat latitude
LAT 1local access terminal, 2lot acceptance test, 3local apparent time, 4local area transport [DEC], 5[AR 310-50] latitude
LATA local access and transport area
LAU launcher unit
LAV light armored vehicle
LAV-AD light armored vehicle air defense
LAV-FIST Light Armored Vehicle Full Crew Interactive Simulation Trainer
LAVA linear amplifier for various applications
LAVC local area VAX cluster
LAW light antitank weapon
LAWN local area wireless network
LAWS low-altitude warning system
lb pound
LB 1light bombardment, 2line block, 3local battery, 4left button (of 2 or 3 button mouse), 5large business, 6[TTPIO-ABCS] Longbow, 7[AR 310-50] litter bearer, 8[AR 310-50] landing beach
LBA logical block addressing
LBAD [AR 310-50] Lexington - Blue Grass Army Deport
LBD laser beam directors (RADC)
LBH light battlefield helicopter
LBHE low blast, high exposure
LBL 1label, 2liability company
LBO line buildout
LBP length between perpendiculars
LBR librarian
LBS line block simulator
LBSS Lightweight Battlefield Surveillance System
LBT 1low bit test, 2listen before talk
LBTS land based test site
LBVDS lightweight, broadband variable depth sonar
LBX local bus accelerator
LC 1line of contact, 2Library of Congress, 3inductor-capacitor circuit (as in filters, L is symbol inductance), 4lead covered, 5level control, 6line carrying, 7line connector, 8line of communication, 9liquid crystals, 10load center, 11load carrier, 12lightweight computer, 13load compensating [relay], 14low carbon, 15letter contract, 16[JP 1-02] lake current
LC3 logistics command, control, and communications
LCA 1logistics control activity, 2Lotus Communications Architecture, 3landing craft, assault, 4[AR 310-50] launcher control area (missile)
LCAAP [AR 310-50] Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
LCAC [USN] landing craft, air cushioned
LCAJ low-cost anti-jam system
LCAMIMS Logistics Capability Assessment Models Information Management System (HQ USAF)
LCATS Large Capacity Automated Telecommunications System (USAF)
LCB [JP 1-02] line of constant bearing
LCC 1logistic control code, 2life-cycle cost, 3logistics coordination center, 4liquid crystal cell, 5logistics control center, 6land component commander, 7leadless chip carrier, 8amphibious command ship, 9launch control center, 10local command center,11limited capability configuration, 12launch control car, 13[JP 1-02] lighterage control center, 14[JP 1-02] link communications circuit, 15[AR 310-50] landing craft, control
LCCB [AR 310-50] local configuration control board
LCCBA life cycle cost benefit analysis
LCCE life-cycle cost estimate
LCCS 1life-cycle contract support, 2life cycle contractor support
LCD 1liquid crystal display, 2load classification group, 3lowest common denominator, 4logistics communication division
LCDL large components test loop
LCDR [AR 310-50] lieutenant commander
LCE logistics capability estimator
LCEHV low cost expendable harassment vehicle
LCES [JP 1-02] line conditioning equipment scanner
LCF 1language central facility, 2local cycle fatigue, 3low cost fiber, 4low cycle fatigue
LCH light combat helicopter
LCHS Large Component Handling System
LCI 1logical channel identifier, 2[USN] landing craft, infantry, 3[AR 310-50] launcher control indicator
LCK Library Construction Kit [Microsoft FoxPro]
LCL 1lifting condensation level, 2linkage control language, 3less than carload
LCLM low-cost lightweight missile
LCLV liquid-crystal light valve
LCM 1life-cycle model, 2life cycle management, 3large core memory, 4least common multiple, 5LEAF creation method, 6least common multiplier, 7[USN] landing craft, mechanized (units), 8laboratory contract manager, 9line control module, 10logistics capability model (USAFE)
LCMM Life Cycle Management Model
LCMP life cycle management plan
LCMS Logistics Capability Measurement System (USAF)
LCMWG life cycle management working group
LCN 1logistics support analysis control number, 2load classification number, 3local computer network, 4logistic control number
LCO 1loan control officer, 2limited condition of operability, 3[JP 1-02] lighterage control officer, 4[AR 310-50] launching control officer
LCOM logistic composite model
LCOP [AR 310-50] Logistics Control Office, Pacific
LCP 1link control protocol, 2language conversion program, 3[USN] landing craft, personnel, 4[JP 1-02] lighterage control point
LCPK low cost precision kill
LCPL landing craft, personnel, large
LCPVC life cycle present value costs
LCR 1inductance-capacitance-resistance, 2log count rate, 3line control register, 4listed character reference
LCS 1large core storage, 2loop control system, 3loudness-contour selector, 4life cycle support, 5launch control system
LCSE life cycle software engineering
LCSEC life-cycle software engineering center
LCSMM Life Cycle System Management Model
LCSP life cycle support plan
LCSRM loop current step response method
LCSS 1Lightweight Camouflage Screen System, 2land combat support system, 3life cycle software support
LCSSE life cycle software support environment
LCT 1[USN] landing craft, tank, 2landing craft tanks, 3low cost terminal
LCTA land condition trend analysis
LCTI large components test installation
LCU 1lightweight computer unit, 2[USN] landing craft, utility, 3last cluster used, 4[JP 1-02] launch correlation unit
LCV light commercial vehicles
LCVD least voltage coincidence detection
LCVIP licensee contractor vendor inspection report
LCVP [USN] landing craft, vehicle, personnel
LCX logistics coordination exercise
LD 1line of departure, 2light discipline, 3line drawing, 4long distance, 5loaded deployability posture, 6launch dependability, 7logistic demonstration, 7[AR 310-50] line of duty
LD is FFD [AR 310-50] line of departure is friendly forward disposition
LD is PPos [AR 310-50] line of departure is present position
LD/LC [FM 101-5-1] line of departure is line of contact
LDA 1logical device address, 2locate drum address, 3landing distance available
LDAP lightweight directory access protocol [IBM]
LDB light distribution box
LDC 1latitude data computer, 2light direction center, 3line drop compensator, 4land defense of CONUS, 5less developed country, 6local distribution center telephone, 7[AR 310-50] local defense center, 8[AR 310-50] logistics data center
LDCC 1large diameter component cask, 2leaded chip carrier
LDCS long distance control system
LDD loss, damage, or destruction
LDDI less developed defense industrial nation
LDDN Leader Development Decision Network
LDDS low density data system
LDE 1laminar defect examination, 2linear differential equation
LDEF long-duration exposure facility (RADC)
LDF 1linear display file, 2lightweight digital facsimile
LDG logistics data gateway
LDGP low-drag, general purpose (bomb)
LDI [JP 1-02] line driver interface
LDL [AR 310-50] lower division level
LDM 1long distance modem, 2logistics decision model, 3logistics data manager
LDMX 1local digital message exchange, 2less than full exchange
LDNS doppler navigation system
LDO 1limited duty officer, 2[JP 1-02] laser designator operator
LDOCF long distance operational control facility
LDP 1language data processing, 2language designated position, 3[AR 310-50] local data processor
ldr leader
LDR 1light dependent resistor, 2low data rate, 3[JP 1-02] leader
LDRDEV leader developer
LDRI low data rate input
LDRS LEM data reduction system
LDS 1large disk storage, 2local distribution system, 3logistics data system
LDSRA [AR 310-50] United States Army Logistics Doctrine Systems and Readiness Agency
LDSS Leader Development Support System
LDSVR letter design specification validation report
LDT 1logic design translator, 2long distance transmission, 3Local Descriptor Table [IBM OS/2]
LDUUV large diameter unmanned undersea vehicle
LDVR letter design validation report
LDVS Logistics Data Validation System (JCS)
LDX long distance xerography
LE 1antenna effect length for electric-field antennas, 2leading edge, 3light equipment, 4limut or error, 5less or equal, 6low explosive, 7launch effectiveness, 8lightning effect, 9[FM 101-5-1] Lebanon
LEA 1United States Army Logistic Evaluation Agency, 2load effective address, 3law enforcement agency, 4limited exclusion area, 5logistic engineering analysis
LEAD 1leadership education and development, 2low-cost encryption authentication devices, 3Letterkenny Army Depot, 4logistic engineering advanced demonstration
LEADS Law Enforcement Automated Data System
LEAF law enforcement access field
LEAP 1[computer] Language for the Expression of Associative Procedures, 2lightweight exoatmospheric projectile
LEAR Logistics Evaluation and Review Technique
LEAS Lease Electronic Accounting System
LEASAT [JP 1-02] leased satellite
LEAU [JP 3-07.4] Law Enforcement Assistance Unit (FAA)
LEC 1local area network emulation client, 2local exchange carrier, 3LANTCOM ELINT Center Local Exchange
LECP logistic engineering change proposal
LED 1light-emitting diode, 2low endoatmospheric defense, 3law enforcement desk
LEDC Logistics Executive Development Course
LEDET [JP 1-02] law enforcement detachment (USCG)
LEDT limited-entry decision table
LEED 1laser-energised explosive device, 2low energy electron diffraction
LEER low-energy electron reflections
LEF light-emitting film
LEG [AR 310-50] logistical expediting group
LEI link eleven improvements
LEL link, embed and launch-to-edit [Lotus]
LEM 1antenna effective length for magnetic-field antennas, 2logistics element manager, 3language extension module, 4Lunar Excursion Module [renamed LM], 5logistic element manager
LEMUF limit of error on materiel unaccounted for
LEN 1low entry networking, 2large extension node
LENS large extension node switch
LENSCE limited enemy situation correlation element (USAF)
LEO 1link everything online [WWW], 2low earth orbit
LEP 1lowest evaluated price, 2lower end plug, 3Logistics Excellence Program, 4layered electrical product, 5[CJCSI 6130.01] linear error probable
LEPC local emergency planning committee
LER 1licensee event report, 2light-emitting resister, 3loss exchange ratio
LERP linear interpolation
LERTCON 1Alert Condition System (JCS), 2[AR 310-50] alert condition
LERX leading edge root extension
LES 1launch environment simulator, 2limited early site, 3local area network emulation server, 4leading edge services, 5leading edge simulation (TAC), 6[JP 1-02] Lincoln Laboratories Experimental Satellite, 7[JP 1-02] law enforcement sensitive, 8[AR 310-50] leave and earnings statement
LESATCOM leased satellite communication [UHF]
LESR limited early site review
LET 1Launch Effects Trainer, 2linear energy transfer, 3[JP 1-02] light equipment transport
LEWDD lightweight early warning detection device
LEWS lightweight extreme weather shelter
LEWWG land electronic warfare working group
LEX 1lexicon, 2leading edge extension
LF 1leapfrog configuration [circuit theory], 2load factor [tabular], 3low frequency (30 to 300 kHz), 4line feed, 5landing force, 6launch facility, 7local forces, 8low frequency synthesizer, 9late finish
LFA low frequency active
LFBCS Light Forces Battle Command Simulator
LFC 1low frequency control, 2local file check
LFCCIS Land Forces Command and Control Information System [Canada]
LFCS [AR 310-50] land forces classification system
LFDF low frequency direction finder
LFF logistics factors file (WWMCCS®)
LFI last file indicator
LFICS landing force integrated communications system
LFM 1linear FM, 2[JP 1-02] Landing Force Manual
LFN 1long file name, 2long file names
LFNGFT [AR 310-50] landing force naval gunfire team
LFO low-frequency oscillator
LFOC landing force operations center (USMC)
LFORM [JP 1-02] landing force operational reserve material
LFOV large field-of-view
LFP 1large format printing, 2logistics funding profile
LFR 1low frequency range, 2launch and flight reliability
LFRD lot frequency reliability definition
LFSMS logistics force structure management system
LFSP landing force support party (USMC)
LFT 1low function terminal [IBM], 2live fire test
LFT&E live fire test and evaluation
LFU least frequently used
LFWC Lockheed Fort Worth Company
LFX live fire exercise
LG 1lecture guide, 2landing gear, 3landing ground, 4logistics, 5Directorate of Logistics Systems, AFDSDC, 6logistics, 7logistics group, 7[FM 101-5-1] Latvia, 8[JP 1-02] deputy chief of staff for logistics
LGB laser guided bomb
LGD large group display
LGDT load global descriptor table
LGG light-gun pulse generator
LGM 1laser guided munition, 2silo-launched, guided ground-to-ground missile, 3[JP 1-02] laser-guided missile, 4[JP 1-02] loop group multiplexer
LGM-118A Peacekeeper ICBM (SAC)
LGM-25 Titan II
LGM-30 Minuteman
LGP laser guided projectile
LGSM light ground station module
LGST logistic service test
LGT low group transmit
lgth [AR 310-50] length
LGTHCOLM [AR 310-50] length of column
LGW [JP 1-02] laser-guided weapon
LGWD large group wall display
LGWS laser-guided weapons systems
LH 1labor hour, 2left-hand, 3liquid hydrogen, 4luteinizing hormone, 5light helicopter, 6lower half, 7[FM 101-5-1] Lithuania
LHA 1landing ship, helicopter assault, 2amphibious assault ship (general purpose), 3[AR 310-50] local hour angle
LHAAP [AR 310-50] Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant
LHC left-hand circular [polarization]
LHCN long haul communication network
LHCRC Lapheld Computer Requirements Contract
LHD 1landing ship, helicopter dock, 2amhibious assault ship (improved LHA)
LHDLC logical high-level data lead control
LHGR linear heat generation rate
LHIA logistics horizontal integration analysis
LHITA long haul information transfer architecture
LHR lower hybrid resonance
LHS left hand side
LHT 1lightweight hybrid torpedo, 2[JP 1-02] line-haul tractor
LHWCA Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
LHX light helicopter, experimental (RAH-66 Comanche)
LI 1local intraconnect, 2[AR 310-50] line item
LIA Logistic Integration Agency
LIAS library information access system
LIB 1light infantry brigade, 2logistic information board
LIBMISH [AR 310-50] United States Military Mission, Liberia
LIBRARY tape library and workload management system
LIC 1language identifier code, 2low-intensity conflict, 3linear integrated circuit, 4loop insertion cell, 5line interface coupler [IBM], 6line integrity check, 7[JP 1-02] logistics indicator code
LICK lightweight communications kit
LICROSS (Cablese) [AR 310-50] League of International Red Cross Societies
LICS Lotus international character set
LID 1leadless inverted device, 2locked-in device, 3logical input device, 4lift improvement devices, 5light infantry division (Army), 6like item distribution
LIDAR 1laser infrared radar, 2laser intensity direction and ranging, 3[laser] light detection and ranging
LIDB [AR 310-50] logistics intelligence data base
LIDT load interrupt descriptor table
LIEP large Internet exchange packet [Novell]
LIF 1low insertion force, 2logical interchange format, 3logistics intelligence file (DARCOM), 4[AR 310-50] layaway of industrial facilities
LIFO last in, first out [inventory technique]
LIFSUM airlift summary
LIFT 1logically integrated FORTRAN translator, 2logistics improvement facility technology
LILO last in, last out
LIM 1Lotus/Intel/Microsoft, 2linear induction motor, 3light intensity modulation, 4silo-launched SAM, 5[AR 310-50] losing inventory manager
LIMA Lotus/Intel/Microsoft/AST
LIMAC large integrated monolithic array computer
LIMDIS limited dissemination
LIMDO light intensity modulation direct overwrite
LIMFAC limiting factor(s)
LIMM light intensity modulation method
LIMPES Logistics Interactive Mobilization/Planning and Execution System (USAF)
LIMS library information management system
LIMSCOPE limitation to the scope of testing
LIMSS Logistics Information Management Support System (USAF)
LIN line item number
LINAC linear accelerator
LINAS laser inertial navigation attack system
LINLOG linear-logarithmic
LINS laser inertial navigation system
LINUX (operating system named after Linus Torvalds)
LIP large Internet packet
LIPL linear information processing language
LIR line integral refractometer
LIPS logical inferences per second
LIS 1logistics information system, 2line item summary
LIS/CIV Logistics Information System/Critical Item Visibility System (USMC)
LISA 1library systems analysis, 2logistics information systems analysis (USAF)
LISD logistics information systems division (AFLC)
LISN line impedance stabilization network
LISP computer language [from list processing]
LISSR line item schedule status record
LISTSERV list server [Internet]
LIT 1lead-in training, 2local information transfer
LITA local information transfer architecture
LITE Legal Information Through Electronics
LITS local information transfer system
LIWA land information warfare activity
LIZARDS Library Information Search and Retrieval Data System
LJ [AR 310-50] LITTLE JOHN
LKA 1amphibious cargo ship, 2attack cargo ship
LKG loop key generator
LKP [JP 1-02] last known position
LL 1light line, 2low level, 3liquid limit, 4landline, 5little link, 6long line (NATO), 7legislative liaison, 8long lead, 9[FM 101-5-1] latent lethality
LL/2LM lean logistics/two level maintenance
LLA latitude, longitude, altitude
LLAD low level air defense
LLAP LocalTalk link access protocol
LLC 1logical link control, 2line land control
LLCCMLH low life cycle cost, medium lift helicopter
LLCSC lower-level computer software component
LLD low-level detector
LLDR Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder
LLDT load local descriptor table
LLEIS [AR 310-50] lower level end item sub-division
LLF low level format
LLFM low level flux monitor
LLGB 1launch and leave guided bomb, 2low-level laser guided bomb
LLI long lead item
LLIL long lead item list
LLL 1long-path laser, 2low-level logic, 3Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, 4low light level
LLLGB low-level laser-guided bomb
LLLLLL (or L6) Laboratories Low-Level Linked List Language
LLLTV low light level television
LLLwt low level liquid waste tank
LLNL Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
LLOC land lines of communications
LLP long line program
LLPI link level protocol interpreter
LLRES load-emitting resister
LLS laser line scan
LLT long lead time (materiel and/or funding)
LLTI long lead-time item
LLTIL long lead time item list
LLTM long lead time materiel
LLTR low-level transit route
LLTV low-light television
LLVI low level voice intercept
LM 1load master, 2logistics management, 3local manufacture, 4[JP 1-02] loop modem, 5[AR 310-50] Legion of Merit
LMAS Lockheed Martin Aircraft System
LMAV [JP 1-02] laser MAVERICK
LMB left mouse button
LMBCS Lotus multi-byte character set
LMC 1line management code, 2line manager code
LMCA logistic materiel control activity
LMD lead military department
LMDC Leadership and Management Development Center (AU)
LMDS local multipoint distribution service
LME 1lightweight maintenance enclosure, 2locally manufactured equipment
LMF 1linear matched filter, 2language media format
LMFW Lockheed Martin Fort Worth
LMG light machine-gun
LMI 1local management interface, 2Logistics Management Institute, 3logistics management information
LMIS Logistics Management Information System (USMC)
LMME locally manufactured munitions equipment
LMMF [AR 310-50] local maintenance and management of facilities
LMMS Logistics Maintenance Management System
LMOF local media output format
LMP LANTCOM Modernization Program
LMR 1land mobile radio, 2long message recovery
LMRA land mobile radio architecture
LMRDFS Lightweight Man-transportable Radio Direction Finding System, AN/PRD-12
LMRS Long Term Mine Reconnaissance System
LMS 1logistics management system, 2least-mean-square, 3Lotus messaging switch, 4local monitoring station, 5local monitoring system, 6logistics management specialist
LMSC Logistics Management Systems Center
LMSR [JP 4-01.2] large, medium speed roll-on/roll-off
LMSW load machine status word
LMT lightweight military type
LMTAS Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems
LMTBCF launch mean time between critical failure
LMTBDE launch mean time between downing event
LMTR laser marker and target ranger
LMTTRF launch mean time to restore function
LMTTRS launch mean time to restore system
LMU 1LAN Management Utilities [IBM], 2LAN manager for UNIX, 3line modem unit
ln natural logarithm
LN 1load number, 2logarithm (natural), 3logistics needs, 4[AR 310-50] local national(s)
LN:DI Lotus Notes:Document Imaging
LNA 1low noise amplifier, 2logistics net assessment, 3[JP 1-02] low voice amplifier
LNDH [AR 310-50] local nationals, direct hire
LNE late network entry
LNG liquefied natural gas
LNK link
LNKPSC Link Performance Assessment Program
LNO 1liaison officer, 2limited nuclear option
LNP loss of normal power
LNU last name unknown
LNPA low-noise preamplifier
LNR line number
LNTS League of Nations Treaty Series
LO 1learning objective, 2lubrication order, 3lock-on, 4local oscillator, 5longitudinal optical, 6liaison officer, 7low observable (technology), 8low observables (UAV), 9[FM 101-5-1] law and order, 10[FM 101-5-1] Slovakia, 11[AR 310-50] letter orders
LO/LO [JP 1-02] lift-on/lift-off
LO/RO [JP 1-02] lift-on/roll-off
LOA 1letter of agreement, 2length overall, 3line of assurance, 4launch on assessment, 5letter of offer, 6letter of acceptance, 7local ocean area, 8letter of offer and acceptance (DoD), 9letter of authorization, 10letter of assist (United Nations), 11[FM 101-5-1] limit of advance, 12[JP 1-02] LOTS (logistics over- the-shore) operation area, 13[JP 1-02] Lead Operational Authority, 14[AR 310-50] light observation aircraft
LOAC [JP 1-02] law of armed conflict
LOAD 1low altitude defense program, 2letter of offer and acceptance data
LOADS Low Altitude Defense System
LOAL [JP 1-02] lock-on after launch
LOAMP logarithmic amplifier
LOAP 1lightweight directory access protocol, 2list of applicable publications
LOB 1line of bearing, 2line of balance, 3large objects
LOBL [JP 1-02] lock-on before launch
loc 1location, 2[AR 310-50] locality, 3[AR 310-50] locate, 4[AR 310-50] located, 5[AR 310-50] locating
LOC 1line(s) of communication, 2limiting conditions for operation, 3limited operational capability, 4line(s) of code, 5loop on-line control, 6line of contact, 7local operations console, 8localizer (element of ILS), 9Logistics Operations Center (AFLC)
LOC ACC [JP 1-02] location accuracy
loc. cit. loco citato [in the place cited]
LOCAAA low observable close air attack aircraft
LOCAP Low combat air patrol
LOCATE Library of Congress Automation Techniques Exchange
LOCCAP transportation plans LOCs capacities and capabilities (PACOM)
LOCE 1limited operational capability Europe, 2[JP 2-01] Linked Operational Intelligence Centers Europe
LOCI logarithmic computing instrument
LOCIS Library of Congress Information System
LOCPOD low-cost powered dispenser
LOCPORT [AR 310-50] lines of communications ports
LOCREP location report
LOCS 1librascope operations control system, 2logic and control simulator
LOD 1level of detail, 2letter of delegation, 3[FM 101-5-1] line of demarcation, 4[JP 1-02] line of departure
LODE large optics demonstration experiment
LODESMP Logistics Data Element Standardization and Management Process
LODSB load string byte
LODSC logistics operations decision support center
LOE 1letter of evaluation [USAF], 2level of effort, 3limit of exploitation, 4[TP 71-9] limited objective experiment
LOEP [TP 71-9] limited objective experiment plan
LOF 1loss of flow, 2lowest operating frequency, 3list of figures [TEX], 4lift-off, 5limitation of fund, 6line of fire
LOFAAD [AR 310-50] low-altitude forward area air defense
LOFAADS low level forward area air defense system
LOFAR low-frequency acquisition and ranging
LofC lines of communication
log 1logistics, 2logarithm (base 10)
LOG 1logarithm (base 10), 2linear quadratic gaussian control, 3logistics
LOG TEST logistic test
LOG-AID logistic analysis to improve deployability
LOG-C3 logistics command, control, and communications (EDS)
LOG-C3I logistics command, control, communications, and intelligence (AFLC)
LOGAI logical addressing and interoperability
LOGAIS [JP 1-02] logistics automated information system
LOGALGOL Logical Algorithmic Language
LOGAM logistics analysis model
LOGAMP Logistics and Acquisition Management Program (Army)
LOGC logistics center
LOGCAP 1Logistics Civil Augmentation Program, 2Logistics Command assessment of projects
LOGCCIS Logistics Command and Control Information System
LOGCEN United States Army Logistics Center
LOGCOMNET AFLC Teletypewriter Communications System
LOGCON Medical Logistics and Contingency Planning System (USN)
LOGDESMAP 1Logistics Data Element Dictionary (DoD), 2Logistic Data Element Standardization and Management Program
LOGDET 1logistics detachment, 2logistics detail
LOGDIS logistics data integration system
LOGDSS Logistics Decision Support System
LOGEL logic generating language
LOGEN aircraft load generator (MAC)
LOGEX logistic exercise
LOGFAC logistics feasibility analysis capability (COMPES) (USAF)
LOGFACREP logistics factors report (JRS)
LOGFOR Logistics Force Packaging System (COMPES) (USAF)
LOGICA Logistics Operations Graphical Integration Capability Assessment System
LOGIPAC logical processor and computer
LOGIT local interface tester
LOGLAN logical language
LOGMAP 1Logistic Master Plan (NATO-United States), 2[AR 310-50] The Army Logistics System Master Plan
LOGMARS logistics application of automated marking and reading symbology
LOGMDS Logistics Management Data System (COMPES) (USAF)
LOGMIS Logistics Management Information System
LOGMOD logistics module
LOGMOD-B logistics module – base level (COMPES) (USAF)
LOGMOD-M logistics module – major command level (COMPES) (USAF)
LOGNET logistics data network (Army)
LOGNEW logistics network
LOGO 1programming language (see HLL), 2limit of government obligation
LOGOIS [AR 310-50] Logistics Operation Information System
LOGPAC logistics package
LOGPARS Logistic Planning and Requirement System
LOGPLAN 1logistics planning module (COMPRES) (USAF), 2logistics plans generation subsystem, 3[AR 310-50] DoD Logistics Systems Plan
LOGR [AR 310-50] logistical ratio
LOGRAM logistics readiness assessment model
LOGREADI logistics production/maintenance/readiness
LOGREDI logistics readiness (HQ USAF)
LOGREP logistics report (COMUSK)
LOGS [AR 310-50] logistics supportability
LOGSA logistic support activity
LOGSACS Logistics Structure and Composition System
LOGSAFE Logistics Sustainment Analysis and Feasibility Estimator (GCCS)
LOGSTAR logistics status report
LOGSTAT 1logistics status, 2logistics status monitoring subsystem
LOGSUM Logistics Summary Data (USAF)
LOGTAB logical tables
LOGWARS Logistic Wartime Automated Readiness System
LOH light observation helicopter
LOHAP light observation helicopter avionics package
LOI 1letter of instruction, 2loss,of ignition, 3letter of intent, 4[JP 1-02] loss-of-input, 5[AR 310-50] list of items
LOIC Logistics Organization Integration Committee
LOIS Library On-file System
LOL 1loss of learning, 2length of lead [actual]
LOLITA Language for the On-Line Investigation and Transformation of Abstractions
LOLP loss of load probability
LOM 1list of materiel,2locator at the outer marker
LOMAD [AR 310-50] low-to-medium-altitude air defense
LOMEZ low-altitude missile engagement zone
LOMMCA logistics operations manpower and materiel cost analysis
LOMUSS Lockheed Multiprocessor Simulation System
LOMUX low frequency multiplexing
LON letter of notification
LONEX laboratory office network experiment
long longitude
LONG longitude
LONGIN logistics installation file
LONS 1laboratory office network system (AFSC), 2local on-line network system (AFSC)
LOO letter of offer
LOOPE loop while equal
LOOPNE loop while not equal
LOOPNZ loop while not zero
LOOPZ loop while zero
LOP 1line of position, 2lines of position [navigation], 3loss of offsite power, 4low oil pressure, 5limitation of payment, 6[AR 310-50] Logistics Officer Program
LOPAD Logarithmic Outline Processing System for Analog Data
LOPAIR [AR 310-50] long path infrared
LOPAR low power acquisition radar
LOPS [AR 310-50] length of patient stay
LOR 1level of repair, 2letter of request
LOR/A level of repair/analysis
LORA level of repair analysis
LORAD 1long-range active detection, 2[AR 310-50] long-range air defense
loran [AR 310-50] long-range navigation
LORAN long range aid to navigation
LORE line oriented editor
LORI logistics operation readiness inspection
LORIS long-range infrared system
LORO lobe on receive only
LOROP long-range oblique photography
LORPGAC Long Range Proving Ground Automatic Computer
LOS 1line-of-sight, 2loss of signal, 3[AR 310-50] logistic operation-streamline
LOSAT line-of-site antitank
LOSP loss of offsite power
LOSREP loss report (aircraft/aircrew)
LOSS 1landing observer signaling system, 2large object salvage system
LOT 1list of tables [TEX], 2low-observables technology
LOTADS [AR 310-50] long-term worldwide air defense study
LOTEX life-of-type extension
LOTIS Logic, Timing Sequencing [language]
LOTS logistics-over-the-shore [operations]
LOU letter of understanding
LOUIS Logical On-Line User Inquiry System (USAF)
LOW link order wire
LOW-E low elevation
LOX liquid oxygen
LP 1lesson plan, 2limited production, 3listening post, 4line printer, 5low point, 6linear programming, 7low pass, 8low pressure, 9long-play, 10learning prototype,11landing point, 12liquid propellant, 13low power, 14limited procurement, 15local purchase, 16local purchaser, 17[TTPIO-ABCS] laser printer
LP-T [AR 310-50] limited production-test
LP-U limited production-urgent
LP/OP [FM 101-5-1] listening post/observation post (USMC)
LPA 1log periodic array, 2amphibious transport, 3linear power amplifier
LPAR large phased array radar
LPC 1linear predictive coding (speech processing), 2loop-control [relay], 3loop generation cask, 4local procedure call
LPCLK [JP 1-02] loop clock (card)
LPD 1language processing and debugging, 2linear power density, 3log-periodic dipole antennas, 4low power difference, 5low pressure difference, 6low probability of detection, 7amphibious transport dock, 8line printer daemon (protocol) [Berkley], 9landing platform dock, 10[JP 1-02] amphibious transport dock, 11[AR 310-50] low-performance drone
LPE 1loop preparation equipment, 2[AR 310-50] launch preparation equipment
LPEC [AR 310-50] launch preparation equipment compartment
LPES [AR 310-50] launch preparation equipment set
LPG 1liquefied petroleum gas, 2low pressure gas
LPH 1amphibious assault ship (helicopter), 2[JP 1-02] landing platform helicopter
LPI 1low probability of interception, 2lines per inch
LPI/D low probability of intercept/detection
LPI/LPD [JP 1-02] low probability of intercept/low probability of detection
LPI/LPE low probability of interception and exploitation
LPL 1linear programming language, 2list processing language, 3Lotus Programming Language [Lotus 1-2-3]
LPM 1licensing project manager, 2lines per minute
LPMA loose parts monitor assembly
LPMES Logistics Performance Measurement and Evaluation System
LPN logical page number
LPO 1low power output, 2leading petty officer (USN)
LPP 1learning prototype phase, 2low power physics, 3launch point prediction
LPR 1line printer remote, 2low-cost packet radio, 3[AR 310-50] leadership potential rating, 4[AR 310-50] local payment receipt
LPRINT Lookup Dictionary Print Program
lps [AR 310-50] loops
LPS 1low-power Schottky, 2logistics planning support, 3large processing stations, 4launch processing system (shuttle), 5local processor service
LPSE launch platform support equipment
LPSIS local power safety range monitor
LPSS [USN] amphibious transport submarine
LPST latest possible start time
LPT line printer
LPT1 first parallel printer port
LPT2 second parallel printer port
LPT3 third parallel printer port
LPTA lowest price/technically acceptable
LPTF low power test facility
LPU 1line printer unit, 2local programming unit
LPV [JP 1-02] laser-protective visor
lpW lumen per watt
LPWG logistics planning working group
LPZ low population zone
LQ letter quality
LQG linear-quadratic-Gaussian
LQIP Laboratory Quality Improvement Program
LQM link quality monitoring (protocol)
LQU link quality analysis
LR 1limited recoverable, 2load ratio, 3load-resister [relay], 4long range, 5letter of requirement(s), 6link register, 7launch reliability, 8letter report, 9letter requirement, 10logistics reassignment, 11[AR 310-50] leave rations
LRA 1long-range aircraft, 2long-range aviation, 3local reproduction authorized
LRADP [AR 310-50] long-range active duty program
LRAE long range acquisition estimates
LRAF long-range aviation forces
LRAM 1land restoration and maintenance, 2land rehabilitation and maintenance
LRAMRP Long Range Army Materiel Requirements Plan
LRARP Long Range Army Requirements Plan
LRARFS long-range airlift requirements forecast system
LRAT large radar array technology (RADC)
LRBM long-range ballistic missile
LRC 1learning resource center, 2load ratio control, 3longitudinal redundancy check, 4lesser regional conflict, 5logistics readiness center, 6local register cache, 7lesser regional contingencies, 8long-range cargo, 9longitudinal redundancy character, 10limited regional conflict
LRC-TCC Logistics Readiness Center-Transportation Control Center (USAFE)
LRCA long range combat aircraft [the B-1B]
LRCP long range construction program
LRCS long-range communications system
LRCSS Logistics Resource Control and Support System (MAC)
LRD [JP 1-02] laser range finder-detector
LRDMM long-range dual-mission missile
LRE 1latest revised estimate (contractor estimate), 2launch and recovery (L/R) equipment, 3laser ranger experiment (Army), 4launch and recovery element, 5low risk enhancement
LRECL logical record length
LRF laser range finder
LRFS logistic requirement and funding summary
LRG 1long-range, 2logistics review group (Navy), 3[JP 1-02] long-range aircraft
LRGB long-range glide bomb
LRI 1limited range intercept, 2long-range radar input, 3line replaceable item [same as LRU]
LRIA level removable instrument assembly
LRINF long-range intermediate nuclear forces (Soviet)
LRIP low rate initial production
LRIX long-range interceptor experimental
LRL 1least recently loaded, 2[AR 310-50] Lawrence Radiation Laboratory
LRLS long range line up system
LRM 1line replacement module (term is unique to GRCS-2, called LRU in other systems), 2limited register machine, 3language reference manual, 4low rate multiplexer, 5least recently-used master, 6logistics reassignment monitor
LRMP long-range maritime patrol
LRNOD [AR 310-50] long-range night observation device
LRO 1long-range objectives, 2[AR 310-50] logistics readiness officer
LRP 1logistics recovery program, 2long range path, 3long range plan, 4low rate production, 5[FM 101-5-1] logistics release point, 6[JP 4-01.7] load and roll pallet, 7[AR 310-50] long-range patrol
LRPA long-range patrol aircraft
LRR long-range radar
LRRDA long range research and development acquisition
LRRDAP Long Range Research, Development, and Acquisition Plan [ARMY]
LRRP long-range reconnaissance patrols
LRS 1launch and recovery shelter, 2linguistic research system, 3low resolution scenario, 4[FM 101-5-1] long-range surveillance, 5[JP 1-02] launch and recovery site
LRSD long-range surveillance detachment
LRSM long-range seismograph measurements
LRSOM long-range standoff missile
LRSR long-range storage requirements (PACOM)
LRSS 1long-range survey system, 2Logistics Readiness Simulation System (TAC), 3long-range surveillance system
LRST [JP 3-17] long-range surveillance team
LRSTP 1Long-Range Science and Technology Plan, 2logistical replacement unit
LRSU long-range surveillance unit
LRTF long-range technical forecast
LRTGT [AR 310-50] last-resort target
LRTM long-range training mission
LRTNF long-range theater nuclear forces
LRU 1line replaceable unit, 2less-than-release unit, 3line replacement unit, 4least recently used, 5last recently used
LS 1learning step, 2launch system, 3long shot, 4language specification, 5least significant, 6limit switch, 7[USN] landing ship, 8landing site, 9launch site, 10left side, 11letter signed, 12life system, 13line scanner, 14locus sigilli (place of seal), 15logistics support, 16logistics summary (USAREUR), 17low speed, 18late start, 19[AR 310-50] labor service, 20[AR 310-50] launch station, 21[AR 310-50] lead sheet
LS3 life saving, life sustaining, life supporting
LSA 1logistics support analysis (obsolete), 2LAN system administrator, 3low-cost solar array, 4logistics systems applications, 5limited space [charge] accumulation [microwave diodes], 6low specific gravity, 7LAN and SCSI adapter [IBM], 8line sharing adapter, 9local security authority [Microsoft], 10loss of situation awareness, 11labor surplus area, 12lead standardization activity, 13[JP 1-02] logistic sustainability analysis, 14[AR 310-50] Labor Service Agency
LSA/LSAR logistic support analysis/logistic support analysis report
LSAAP [AR 310-50] Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant
LSAD logistic support analysis documentation
LSAP logistics support analysis plan
LSAPI license services application program interface
LSAR 1logistics support analysis report, 2logistics support analysis record (obsolete)
LSB 1low speed breaker [relay], 2least significant bit, 3lower sideband, 4lower sideband, 5[JP 1-02] landing support battalion
LSBF least square best fit
LSBGA last sortie before ground alert
LSC 1least significant character, 2life support cost, 3load standardization crew, 4logistics support costs, 5logistics support cadre, 6logistics support charge
LSCC line-sequential color composite
LSCD large screen color display
LSCDM [JP 1-02] low speed cable driver modem
LSCP [AR 310-50] low-speed card punch
LSCRC lapheld small computer requirements contract
LSD 1least significant digit, 2low speed data, 3dock landing ship, 4large screen display, 5[FM 101-5-1] least separation distance, 6[AR 310-50] landing ship, dock
LSDS large screen display system
LSE 1longitudinal-section electric, 2life support equipment, 3local security environment, 4logistics support element, 5logistics support expense, 6[JP 1-02] landing signal enlisted
LSEA lifetime support engineering agent
LSER labor standards enforcement report
LSFA [AR 310-50] logistic system feasibility analysis
LSFN [AR 310-50] list of selected file numbers
LSG Logistics Support Group (AFSAC Component in Saudi Arabia)
LSHI large-scale hybrid integration
LSI 1large scale integration (circuit elements), 2[USN] landing ship, infantry
LSI-M-CAPS large scale integrated – mobile CAPS
LSIC large scale integrated circuit
LSL 1link support layer, 2load segment limit, 3lower specification limit
LSM 1logistics support manager, 2linear synchronous motor, 3least square matching, 4[USN] landing ship, medium
LSMI logistics support management information
LSMIS Logistics Support Management Information System
LSMP 1logistics support and mobilization plan, 2Logistics Systems Modernization Program (DLA)
LSMR landing ship, rocket
LSN 1line stabilization network, 2local stock number
LSO 1landing safety officer (USN), 2limited strategic option, 3[JP 1-02] landing signal officer
LSOC [AR 310-50] logistical support operations center
LSP 1low speed printer, 2logistics support plan, 3logistics support priority, 4link state packet, 5[AR 310-50] logistical support plan
LSPC [AR 310-50] logistic system policy committee
LSPD large screen plasma display
LSPES Logistics System Planning and Execution System
LSPP [TTPIO-ABCS] large scale printer plotter
LSPR [JP 1-02] low speed pulse restorer
LSPTP low speed paper tape punch
LSR 1load shifting resistor, 2logistic support review
LSRC logistics system review committee
LSRF logistics support resource funds
LSS 1large Standard Integrated Command Post System [SICPS] shelter, 2logistics support station, 3local subscriber switch, 4life support system, 5logistics support section, 6[AR 310-50] limited storage site, 7[AR 310-50] logistic support system
LSSA logistics system support activity (Army)
LSSC 1Light SEAL Support Craft, 2launch support services contracts
LSSF 1[AR 310-50] land special security force, 2[AR 310-50] limited service storage facility
LSSM local scientific survey module
LSSS 1limiting safety system setting, 2lightweight SHF SATCOM system
LST 1tank landing ship, 2list, 3lightweight satellite terminal,
LSTDM low speed time division multiplex
LSTP logistics system training program
LSTTY low-speed teletypewriter
LSU 1[USN] landing ship, utility, 2[AR 310-50] labor service test
LSV [JP 1-02] logistics support vessel
LSVD large screen visual display
LSVT lead site verification test
LSWD large screen wall display
Lt 1light, 2long ton, 3low temperature, 4low tension, 5[AR 310-50] lieutenant
LT 1language translation, 2line trainer instructor, 3line telecommunications, 4low tension, 5pilot light, 6lieutenant, 7line traffic coordinator, 8link terminal, 9landing time, 10light terminal (satellite ground), 11light transportable, 12line telegraphy, 13line traffic coordinator, 14lead time, 15letter of transmittal, 16[JP 1-02] long ton, 17[JP 1-02] local terminal, 18[JP 1-02] large tug, 19[AR 310-50] landing team, 20[AR 310-50] long tour
LTA lighter than air
LTB line termination buffer
LTBT [AR 310-50] limited test ban treaty
LTC 1line traffic coordinator, 2long time constant, 3lieutenant colonel, 4local training center, 5long term contract, 6long term costing
LTCC loading, training, and captive carry
LTD 1laser target designator, 2live test demonstration, 3language training detachment
LTD/R [JP 1-02] laser target designator/ranger
LTDP 1Long Term Defense Program (NATO), 2long term defense plan
LTDS laser target designation system
LTF Lakeland Training Facility
LTFT long term full time
LTG 1logistic task group, 2[JP 1-02] local timing generator, 3[AR 310-50] lieutenant general
LTHF lighten the heavy force
LTI 1logistic technical information, 2laser thermal imaging [Kodak]
LTJG lieutenant junior grade
LTL 1lot truck load, 2less than truckload lot
LTMS light table mensuration systems
LTO lease to ownership
LTOC lowest total overall cost
LTOE 1living TOE, 2L-series TOE
LTOP 1lease to ownership plan, 2lease to purchase option
LTP 1Library Technology Project, 2Leader Training Program
LTPD lot tolerance percent defective
ltr [AR 310-50] letter
LTR 1left-to-right, 2letter, 3load task register, 4loop transfer recovery
LTS 1long-term stability, 2low frequency transmit subsystem
LTT 1long term training, 2[JP 1-03.17] loss to theater
LTTE link terminal terminating equipment
LTTL low-power transistor-transistor logic
LTU line terminating unit
LTUM line terminating unit module
LTV 1large test vessel, 2long tube vertical
LTWG logistics test working group
LTX lane training exercise
LU 1logical unit, 2link unavailable, 3[FM 101-5-1] Luxembourg
LUA 1logical unit application (interface), 2launch under attack
LUC labor utilization code
LUCID Language for Utility Checkout and Instrumentation Development
LUCKY [JP 3-50.3] evasion and recovery report and authentication data request
LUF lowest usable frequency
LUG local users group
LUHF lowest usable high frequency
LUI local user input
LUIS Library User Information Service
LUME light utilization more efficient
LUMS land use management system (USMC)
LUN logical unit number
LUPS [AR 310-50] logistics unit productivity study
LUT 1limited user test, 2lookup table, 3[JP 1-02] local user terminal
LUTE limited user test and evaluation
lv [AR 310-50] leave
LV 1low voltage, 2logical volume [IBM], 3launch vehicle
LVAD low velocity air drop
LVCD least voltage coincidence detection
LVCM launch vehicle cost model
LVD 1low velocity detonation, 2[AR 310-50] low-velocity drop
LVDE large volume data exchange
LVDT linear variable differential transformer
LVHV low volume high velocity
LVM logical volume management [IBM]
LVOSS Light Vehicle Obstruction Smoke System
LVP low voltage protection
LVPA lease versus purchase analysis
LVS [JP 1-02] Logistics Vehicle System (USMC)
LVT [USN] landing vehicle, tracked
LVTE-l landing vehicle, tracked, engineer, model 1
LVTP [AR 310-50] landing vehicle, track, personnel
LW 1lazy write, 2limited warfare, 3long wave, 4low wing, 5[JP 1-02] leeway
LWA limited work authorization
LWD littoral warfare data
LWDS local weather dissemination systems
LWF lightweight fighter [the program that created the F-16 and F-17]
LWIR long wavelength infrared
LWOP 1lease with option to purchase, 2leave without pay
LWR 1laser warning receiver, 2[JP 3-08] Lutheran World Relief, 3[AR 310-50] level wage rate
LWS laser warning system
LWSD large wall-screen display
LWT amphibious warping tug
LWTB Land Warrior Test Bed
LWU Land Warfare University
lx lux (1 lux = 1 lumen/m2 )
LY [FM 101-5-1] Libya
LYRIC Language for Your Remote Instruction by Computer
LZ landing zone
LZC landing zone construction [dropping blast bombs to clear an area]
LZCO landing zone control officer
LZP landing zone
LZSA [JP 1-02] landing zone support area
LZW Lempel-Ziv-Welch (algorithm)
