Military

1SG

first sergeant

A2C2

Army airspace command and control

AADC

area air defense commander

AAR

after action review

AATF

air assault task force

AATFC

air assault task force commander

ABCS

Army battle command system

ABF

attack by force

ACA

airspace control authority

ACL

aircraft combat load

ACM

airspace control measures

ACO

airspace control

ACP

access control point

ACT

analytical control team; air combat team (graphics only)

AD

air defense

ADA

air defense artillery

ADAM

air defense and airspace management

ADC

area damage control

ADSI

air defense system integrator

A/EGM

attack/effects guidance matrix

AFATDS

advanced field artillery tactical data system

AGT

air ground team (graphics only)

AID

agency for international development

A/L

administrative and logistics

ALO

air liaison officer

ALOA

air line of advance (graphics only)

AMC

air mission controller

AMD

air and missile defense

AMDWS

air and missile defense work station

AO

area of operation

AOR

area of responsibility

APOD

aerial port of debarkation

ARFOR

Army force

ARSOF

Army special operations force

ASAS-RWS

all source analysis system-remote workstation

ASL

authorized stockage list

ATGM

antitank guided missile.

ATM

advanced trauma management; asynchronous transfer mode

ATO

air tasking order

ATP

ammunition transfer point

ATS

air traffic services

AVIM

aviation intermediate maintenance

AXP

ambulance exchange point

BAS

battalion aid station

BCD

battlefield coordination detachment

BDA

battle damage assessment

BDAR

battle damage assessment and repair

BF

battle fatigue

BFV

Bradley fighting vehicle

BHL

battle hand-over line

BLOS

beyond line of sight

BOLT

brigade operational law team

BOS

battlefield operating systems

BP

battle position

BRASSCRAF

background, range to target, altitude, sun, shadows, cover and concealment, rotor wash, adequate maneuver area, fields of fire

BRIL

baseline resource items list

BSA

brigade support area

BSB

brigade support battalion

BSC

brigade support company; brigade signal company

BSFV

Bradley stinger fighting vehicle

BSMC

brigade support medical company

BSN

brigade subscriber net

BSS

brigade surgeon's section

BUA

built-up area (graphics only)

C2

command and control

C3I

command, control, communications, and intelligence

CA

civil affairs

CAAT

civic affairs assessment team

CAS

close air support

CASEVAC

casualty evacuation

CAT

civil affairs team

CATK

counterattack

CBRNE-CM

chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive consequence management

CBU

cluster bomb units

CCIR

commander's critical information requirements

CCP

casualty collection point

CD

counterdrug

CFFZ

critical friendly fire zone

CFL

coordinated fire line

CFR

counterfire radar

CFS

calls for support

CGS

command ground station

CI

counterintelligence

CID

criminal intelligence division

CIP

combat identification panel

CLS

combat lifesaver

CNA/D

computer network attack/defense

CND

computer network defense

CNR

combat net radio

COA

course of action

COLT

combat observation lasing team

COMSEC

communications security

CONUS

continental United States

COP

common operational picture

COR

contracting officer's representative

CP

command post; checkpoint

CRP

communications relay package

CRT

combat repair team

CS

combat support

CSC

combat stress control

CSM

command sergeant major

CSP

contract support plan

CSR

controlled supply rate

CSS

combat service support

CSSC

combat service support company

CSSCS

combat service support control system

CTB

CAS target box

CTCP

combat trains command post

CTIL

commander's tracked items list

CV

commander's vehicle

DA

Department of the Army

DECOORD

deputy effects coordinator

DLIC

detachment left in contact

DMLSS-AM

defense medical logistics standard support-assemblage management

DNBI

disease and non-battle injuries

DPICM

dual-purpose improved conventional munition

DOD

department of defense

DOS

days of supply

DP

distribution point (graphics only)

DS

direct support

DSO

domestic support operations

DST

decision support template

DTS

digital topographical support

DTSS

digital topographical support system

DZ

drop zone

EA

engagement area

EAB

excursion area boundary; echelon above brigade

EAD

echelons above division

ECOORD

effects coordinator

EEFI

essential elements of friendly information

EFET

essential fire and effects tasks

EMST

essential mobility-survivability tasks

EMT

emergency medical technician

EO

electro-optical

EOD

explosive ordinance disposal

EPB

electronic preparation of the battlefield

EPLRS

enhanced position locating reporting system

EPW

enemy prisoner of war

EW

electronic warfare

FA

field artillery

FAADC3I

forward area air defense command, control, communications, and intelligence

FAC

forward air controllers

FARP

forward arming and refueling points

FASCAM

family of scatterable mines

FASP

field artillery support plan

FBCB2

force XXI battle command brigade and below

FBI

federal bureau of investigation

FCR

fire control radar

FD

financial detachment

FDO

flexible deterrence options

FEBA

forward edge of battle area

FECC

fires and effects coordination cell

FFAR

folding-fin aerial rocket

FFIR

friendly force information requirements

FHA

foreign humanitarian assistance

FHP

force health protection

FID

foreign internal defense

FIST

fire support team

FLIR

forward looking infrared radar

FLOT

forward line of own troops

FMC

field maintenance company

FOO

field ordering officer

FPF

final protective fires

FRAGO

fragmentary order

FS

fire support

FSB

fire support base; forward support battalion

FSC

field service company

FSCM

fire support coordination measure

FSMC

forward support medical company

FSMT

forward support MEDEVAC team

FST

forward surgical team

GBS

global broadcast service

GCPC

government-wide commercial purchase card

GCSS-Army

global combat support services - Army

GCT

ground combat team (graphics only)

GIG

global information grid

GPC

government purchase card

GPH

gallons per hour

GPS

global positioning system

GS

general support

HA

holding area (graphics only)

HAZMAT

hazardous materials

HCA

humanitarian and civic assistance

HCP

health and comfort pack

HEMTT

heavy expanded mobility tactical truck

HEMTT-LHS

HEMTT-load handling system

HET

heavy equipment transport

HF

high frequency

HHC

headquarters and headquarters company

HMMWV

high-mobility, multi-purpose wheeled vehicle

HN

host nation

HNS

host nation support

HPT

high pay-off target

HSL

health service logistics

HSMO

health services materiel officer

HSS

health service support

HSSO

health services support officer

HUMINT

human intelligence

HVA

high value assets

HVT

high value targets

IA

international agency

IADS

integrated air defense system

IAW

in accordance with

ICM

improved conventional munitions

ICV

infantry carrier vehicle

ICW

in coordination with

IDAD

internal defense and development

IEW

intelligence and electronic warfare

IFF

identification, friend or foe

IM

information management

IMET

international military education and training

IMETS

integrated meteorological system

IMINT

imagery intelligence

IMS

intelligent munitions systems

NFOSYS

information systems

INS

inertial navigation system

IO

information operations; information officer

IOCOORD

information operations coordinator

IP

Internet protocol

IPB

intelligence preparation of the battlefield

IR

information requirements; infrared (graphics only)

ISB

intermediate staging base

ISR

intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

JAAT

joint air attack team

JCS

joint chiefs of staff

JP8

Army fuel

JSOA

joint special operations area

JSOTF

joint special operations task force

J-STARS

joint surveillance target attack radar system

JTF

joint task force

LAN

local area network

LC

line of contact

LD

line of departure

LNO

liaison officers

LOA

limit of advance

LOC

line of communication

LOGCAP

logistical civil augmentation program

LOGSITREP

logistics situation report

LOGPAC

logistical package

LOS

line of sight

LRF/D

laser range finder/designator

LRP

logistics release point

LRU

line replaceable unit

LSE

logistics support element

LTF

logistics task force

LTIOV

last time information is of value

LTO

logistics task order

LZ

landing zone

MA

mortuary affairs

MACOM

major Army command

MANPAD

man-portable air defense

MANSPT

maneuver support

MASINT

measurement and signatures intelligence

MBA

main battle area

MC4

medical communications for combat casualty care

MCL

mission configured load

MCOO

modified combined obstacle overlay

MCP

maintenance collection point

MCS

maneuver control system

MCS-P

MCS-Phoenix

MDMP

military decision-making process

ME

major effort (graphics only)

MEDEVAC

medical evacuation

MEDLOG

medical logistics

METL

mission essential task list

METT-TC

mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available and civil considerations

MEV

medical evacuation vehicle

MG

machine gun

MGRS

military grid reference system

MGS

mobile gun system

MI

military intelligence

MICLIC

mine clearing line charge

MICO

military intelligence company

MLMC

medical logistics management center

MLO

medical logistics officer

MMS

mast-mounted sight

MOGAS

motor gasoline

MOPP

mission-oriented protective posture

MP

military police

MPI

military police investigations

MRE

meal, ready to eat

M/S

mobility/survivability

MSR

main supply route

MTF

medical treatment facility

MTS

movement tracking system

MTV

medium tactical vehicle

MTW

major theater war

MWR

morale, welfare, and recreation

NAI

named area of interest

NBC

nuclear, biological, chemical

NBCRV

nuclear, biological, chemical reconnaissance vehicle

NCO

non-commissioned officer

NCS-E

network control station-EPLRS

NEO

noncombatant evacuation operations

NETOPS

network operations

NG

national guard

NGF

naval gunfire

NGO

non-governmental organization

NICP

national inventory control point

NLT

not later than

NMC

nonmission capable

NOE

nap of earth

NORMA

nature of the target, obstacle clearance, range to target, multiple firing positions, adequate area for proper dispersion between aircraft

NOSC

network operations and security center

NSA

national security agency

NTDR

near term data radio

NVG

night-vision goggles

O&M

operations and maintenance

OAKOC

obstacles, avenues of approach, key terrain, observation and fields of fire, cover and concealment

OBSTINEL

obstacle intelligence

OCONUS

outside continental US

OI

operations and intelligence

OP

observation post

OPCON

operational control

OPLAN

operation plan

OPLAW

operational law

OPORD

operation order

OR

operational readiness

OPSEC

operational security

PA

public affairs

PAO

public affairs officer

PARC

principal assistant responsible for contracting

PCI

precombat inspection

PEO

peace enforcement operation

PIO

police intelligence operations

PIR

priority intelligence requirements

PKO

peacekeeping operation

PL

phase line

PLGR

precision lightweight GPS receiver

PGM

precision-guided munitions

PLL

prescribed load list

PLS

palletized load system

PMCS

preventive maintenance, checks, and services

PME

peacetime military engagement

PO

peace operation

POC

point of contact

POL

petroleum, oils, and lubricants

POSNAV

position navigation

POW

prisoner of war

PP

passage point (graphics only)

PSYOP

psychological operation

PVNTMED

preventive medicine

PZ

pickup zone

PZCO

pickup zone control officer

RAAM

remote antiarmor mine

RATELO

radiotelephone operator

REBS

rapidly emplaced bridge system

REMBASS

remotely monitored battlefield sensor systems

Retrans

retransmission

RF

radio frequency

RFL

restricted fire line

RI

relevant information

RM

resource management

ROE

rules of engagement

ROI

rules of interaction

ROM

refuel on the move

ROS

reduced operational status (graphics only)

ROWPU

reverse osmosis water purification unit

ROZ

restricted operations zone

RP

release point

RPG

rocket-propelled grenade (graphics only)

RSOI

reception, staging, onward movement, and integration

RSR

required supply rates

RSTA

reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition

RTD

return to duty

S1

personnel section

S2

intelligence section

S3

operations and training section

S4

logistics section

S6

signal section

SALUTE

size, action, location, unit, time, and equipment

SAO

security assistance office

SAMS

satellite automatic monitoring system

SARSS

standard Army retail supply subsystem

SBCT

Stryker brigade combat team

SBF

support by fire

SCATMINE

scatterable minefield

SCL

strategic configured load

SE

supporting effort (graphics only)

SEAD

suppression of enemy air defense

SFLE

special forces liaison element

SHORAD

short-range air defense

SIDPERS

standard installation division personnel

SIGINT

signals intelligence

SINCGARS

single channel ground and air radio system

SIR

specific information requirements

SITEMP

situational template

SITREP

situation report

SJA

staff judge advocate

SOCCE

special operations command and control element

SOCOM

special operations command

SOEO

scheme of engineer operations

SOF

special operations forces

SOI

signal operating instructions

SOP

standing operating procedures

SOSRA

suppress, obscure, secure, reduce, assault

SP

start point

SPBS-R

supply property book system-revision

SPIRIT

special purpose intelligence remotely integrated terminal

SPO

support operations officer

SPOD

sea port of debarkation

SPOTREP

spot report

SSC

smaller-scale contingency

STAMIS

standard Army management information systems

STARFIARS

standard Army financial inventory accounting and reporting system

SU

situational understanding

SWT

scout weapons team (graphics only)

T&C

targeting and counterfire

TAA

tactical assembly area

TACAIR

tactical air

TACON

tactical control

TAC CP

tactical command post

TACP

tactical air control party

TACSAT

tactical satellite

TAMMIS

theater Army medical management information system

TCAIMS

transportation coordinator's automated information for movement system

TCF

tactical combat force

TCP

traffic control point

TDY

temporary duty

TEP

theater engagement plan

T/ESM

target/effects synchronization matrix

TI

tactical Internet

TIM

toxic industrial materials

TIO

tactical intelligence officer

TIR

terrain index reference (graphics only)

TIS

thermal imaging sensor

TMD

theater missile defense

TMDE

test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment

TMIP

theater medical information system

TOC

tactical operations center

TOE

table of organization and equipment

TOT

time on target

TOW

tube-launched, optically tracked wire-guided missile

TPDT

tactical PSYOP development team

TPS

tactical personnel system

TPT

tactical PSYOP team

T-REx

tactical range extension

TRP

target reference points

TSC

theater support command

TSOP

tactical standing operating procedure

TSS

target selection standards

TTP

tactics, techniques, and procedures

TUAV

tactical unmanned aerial vehicle

TVS

television sensor

UAV

unmanned aerial vehicle

UBL

unit basic load

UCMJ

uniform code of military justice

UGR-A

unitized group ration-A

UGR-H&S

unitized group ratio-heat & serve

ULLS-S4

unit level logistics system-S4

UMCP

unit maintenance collection point

UMT

unit ministry team

UN

United Nations

UO

urban operations (replacing term MOUT)

USACE

US Army Corps of Engineers

USAF

US Air Force

USAID

United States Agency for International Development

USAMC

US Army Materiel Command

USIS

US Information Service

UXO

unexploded ordinance

VHF-FM

very high frequency-frequency modulated

VIP

very important person

WAN

wide area network; wireless area network

WARNO

warning order

WIA

wounded in action

WMD

weapons of mass destruction

XO

executive officer