List of U.S. government and military acronyms


List of initialisms, acronyms, and other abbreviations used by the government and the military of the United States. Note that this list is intended to be specific to the United States government and military—other nations will have their own acronyms.

0–9

0K – Zero Killed 1LT – First Lieutenant 2LT – Second Lieutenant 2IC – Second In Command1SG – First Sergeant 777 – Refers to the M777 howitzer, a towed 155 mm artillery weapon. It succeeded the M198 howitzer in the United States Marine Corps and United States Army in 2005. The M777 is also used by the ground forces of Australia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, and Ukraine. It made its combat debut in the War in Afghanistan.

A

A – AnalogA1C – Airman First Class A2C2 – Army Airspace Command And ControlA-3 – A-5 – AA – Anti-AircraftAA – Armed Forces AmericaAA – Assembly AreaAA – Assessment AgentAA – Avenue Of ApproachAAA – Army Audit AgencyAAA – Antiaircraft ArtilleryAAA – Arrival And Assembly AreaAAA – Assign Alternate AreaAAAD – Airborne Anti-Armor DefenseAAAS – Amphibious Aviation Assault ShipAABB – American Association of Blood BanksAABWS – Amphibious Assault Bulk Water SystemAAC – Activity Address CodeAACG – Arrival Airfield Control GroupAADC – Area Air Defense CommanderAADP – Area Air Defense PlanAA&E – Arms, Ammunition, And ExplosivesAAEC – Aeromedical Evacuation Control TeamAAFC – Australian Air Force Cadets AAFES – Army and Air Force Exchange ServiceAAFIF – Automated Air Facility Information FileAAFS – Amphibious Assault Fuel SystemAAFSF – Amphibious Assault Fuel Supply FacilityAAGS – Army Air-Ground SystemAAI – Air-To-Air InterfaceAAM – Air-To-Air MissileAAMDC – US Army Air And Missile Defense CommandAAO – Approved Acquisition ObjectiveAAOE – Arrival And Assembly Operations ElementAAOG – Arrival And Assembly Operations GroupAAP – Allied Administrative PublicationAAP – Assign Alternate ParentAAR – After Action ReportAAR – After Action ReviewAAS – Army Apprentice School AAST – Aeromedical Evacuation Administrative Support TeamAAT – Automatic Analog TestAAT – Aviation Advisory TeamAAU – Analog Applique UnitAAV – Amphibious Assault VehicleAAW – Antiair WarfareAB – AirbaseAB – Airman Basic ABCA – American, British, Canadian, Australian Armies ProgramABCS – Army Battle Command SystemABD – Airbase DefenseABU – Airman Battle Uniform ABV – Assault Breacher Vehicle ABFC – Advanced Base Functional ComponentACU – Army Combat Uniform ADOS – Active Duty, Operational SupportADSW – Active Duty, Special WorkAE – Armed Forces EuropeAEW&C – Airborne Early Warning And ControlAFI – Awaiting Further Instruction/Air Force Instruction AFMC – Armed Forces Medical CollegeAFOQT – Air Force Officer Qualifying TestAFOSI – United States Air Force Office of Special InvestigationsAFSC – Air Force Specialty CodeAHA – Ammunition Holding AreaAIM – Airborne Intercept Missile AIP - Assignment Incentive PayAIPD – Army Institute For Professional DevelopmentAIS – Automated Information SystemAIT – Advanced Individual Training Amn – Airman ALCON – All Concerned AMU – Aircraft Maintenance UnitAMXG – Aircraft Maintenance GroupAMXS – Aircraft Maintenance SquadronANG – Air National Guard AOC – Air Operations CenterAOL – Absent Over Leave AO – Area Of OperationsAOR – Area of responsibilityA&P – Administrative And PersonnelAP – Armed Forces PacificAP – Armor-PiercingAPC – Armored Personnel CarrierAPFSDS – Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding SabotAPFT – Army Physical Fitness Test APFU – Army Physical Fitness Uniform [|APO] – Army Post Office; See Also [|FPO]APPN – Appropriation Number APRT – Army Physical Readiness Test ARCENT/TUSA – US Army Central/HQ Third US Army ARPANET – Advanced Research Projects Agency Network ARM – Anti-Radar MissileARM – Anti-Radiation MissileARMS – Automated Recruit Management System ARMS – Aviation Resource Management System ARNG – Army National Guard ARS – Air Refueling Store ART – Alarm Response Team ARVN – Army Of The Republic Of Viet Nam ASA – Ammunition Supply ActivityASAP – Army Substance Abuse Program ASAP – As Soon As PossibleASEAN – Association Of South East Asian NationsASM – Air-to-Surface MissileASCM – Anti-Ship Cruise MissileASROC – Anti-Submarine ROCketASP – Ammunition Supply PointASV – Anti-Surface Vessel ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitude BatteryASW – Anti-Submarine WarfareATC – Air Training CorpsATC – Air Traffic ControlATFU – Ate The Fuck Up ATO – Air Tasking Order ATO – Antiterrorism OfficerATP – Ammunition Transfer PointATRRS – Army Training Requirements And Resources SystemAWACS – Airborne Warning and Control SystemAWOL – Absent Without Leave

B

BAH – Basic Allowance for HousingBAMCIS – Begin planning, Arrange recon, Make the plan, Complete the plan, Issue the order, Supervise BAR – Browning Automatic RifleBAS - Basic Allowance for SubsistenceBAU – Behavioral Analysis UnitBCD – Battlefield Coordination Detachment BCD – Bad Conduct Discharge BCG – Birth Control Glasses BCT – Basic Combat Training BCT – Brigade Combat TeamBDA – Bomb Damage Assessment or Battle Damage AssessmentBDE – Brigade BDF – Barbados Defence Force BDU – Battle Dress Uniform Be – Beriev BEA – Budget Execution Authority BEQ – Batchelor Enlisted Quarters BFT – Blue Force Tracker BG – BodyguardBGHR – By God He's Right BLUF – Bottom Line Up Front BMNT – Begin Morning Nautical Twilight BMOW – Boatswain's Mate Of The Watch BN – Battalion BOHICA – Bend Over Here It Comes Again BRAC – Base Realignment And Closure
  • BRAT (American) – Born Raised And Transferred Usually pronounced "Military Brat".BRAT – British Regiment Attached Traveler, or "Born, Raised and Trapped". Usually pronounced "Military Brat" or "Base Brat".BUB – Battle Update BriefBVR – Beyond Visual Range BX – Base Exchange BZ – spoken "Bravo Zulu", meaning "congratulations, job well done"

C

C1 – CommandC2 – Command And ControlC3 – Command Control And CommunicationC4ISTAR – Command, Control, Communication, Computers; Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, And RecognitionC6ISR – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-defense and Combat systems, and Intelligence, Surveillance, ReconnaissanceCAC – Common Access Card CAG – Commander, Air Group CAG – Civil Affairs Group. Term used for military members assigned to assist civilian governments with restoring infrastructure CAGE – Commercial and Government EntityCALL – Center for Army Lessons LearnedCAP - Combat Air PatrolCAP - Civil Air PatrolCAPT – Captain Capt – Captain CPT – Captain CAS – Close Air SupportCASEX – Coordinated Anti-Submarine EXerciseCASEVAC – Casualty EvacuationCAT – Combat Application TourniquetsCBRN – Chemical Biological Radiological NuclearCBU – Cluster Bomb UnitCCD - Camouflage, Concealment, and DetectionCCIP – Continually Calculated Impact Point CCIR – Commanders Critical Information RequirementsCCP – Casualty Collection PointCCRP – Continually Calculated Release Point CDAT – Computerized Dumb Ass Tanker CDD – Capabilities Development DocumentCDIAC – Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis CenterCDRUSPACOM – Commander United States Pacific CommandCENTCOM – Central Command CF – Cluster Fuck CHU – Containerized Housing UnitChief – Chief Warrant OfficerCIA – Central Intelligence AgencyCIB – Combat Infantry BadgeCIC – Command Intelligence Center CINCLANT – Commander-in-chief, Atlantic Forces CINCLANTFLT – Commander-in-chief, Atlantic Fleet CINCPAC – Commander-in-chief, Pacific Forces CIV – Civilian, performing work as an employee for the Department of DefenseCIWS – Close-In Weapon SystemCJOTUS – Chief Justice of the United StatesCMB – Combat Medical BadgeCMSgt – Chief Master Sergeant CMSAF – Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force CO – Commanding OfficerCOA – Course of ActionCOB – Chief Of the Boat CoB – Close of Business COCOM – Combatant CommanderCODELS – Congressional DelegationsCOL – ColonelCOMINT – Communications IntelligenceCOMPACFLT – Commander, Pacific Fleet COMSEC – Communication SecurityCONUS – Continental United States CONUSA – Continental United States Army CORDS – Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support COP – Combat Out PostCoS – Chief of StaffCOT – Commissioned Officer TrainingCPL – Corporal CPO – Chief Petty Officer CPT – Captain CP – Check Point CPX – Command Post ExerciseCQB – Close Quarters BattleCRC – CONUS Replacement Center CSM – Command Sergeant Major )CSAR – Combat Search And RescueCT – Counter-terrorism TeamCTA – Common Table of Allowances CTR – Close Target ReconnaissanceCUB – Commander Update BriefCVN – Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier CWO – Chief Warrant OfficerCZN – Nuclear-powered Airship Carrier

D

DA – Defence AttachéDAC – Department of the Army CivilianDAGO – Department of the Army General OfficerDAGR – Defense Advanced GPS ReceiverDARPA – Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DASA – Division Artillery Security AreaDAT – Dumb Ass TankerDC3 – Department of Defense Cyber Crime CenterDCAA – Defense Contract Audit AgencyDCMA – Defense Contract Management AgencyDD-214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active DutyDEROS – Date Estimated Return From OverseasDEVGRU – United States Naval Special Warfare Development GroupDFAC – Dining Facility DFAS – Defense Finance and Accounting Service DIA – Defense Intelligence Agency

E

E-4 - Specialist 4 or later Specialist E&E – Escape and EvadeEA – Electronic AttackEAS - End of Active ServiceECP – Entry Control PointEDCSA – Effective Date of Change of Strength Accountability EFP - Explosively Formed PenetratorEHRS – Electronic Health Records EI – Engineering and InstallationEIS – Engineering and Installation Squadron, Environmental Impact StatementEIB – Expert Infantry BadgeEI SIT – Engineering and Installation Site Implementation TeamEKIA – Enemy Killed in ActionELINT – Electronic IntelligenceEMI – Extra Military InstructionENS – Ensign EOD – Explosive Ordnance DisposalEOS – End of ServiceEP – Electronic ProtectionEPR − Enlisted Performance ReportEPW – Enemy Prisoner of WarERV – Emergency RendezvousESSENCE – Electronic Surveillance System for Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics ETA – Estimated time of arrivalETS – Expiration Term of ServiceEUCOM – European Command EW – Electronic Warfare Exfil – Exfiltration

F

FA – Field ArtilleryFAK – First Aid KitFAR – Federal Acquisition RegulationFBCB2 – Force XXI Battlefield Command Brigade and BelowFBI – Federal Bureau of InvestigationFEBA – Forward Edge of the Battle AreaFFE – Fire for effectFIDO – Fire Direction OfficerFIGMO – Fuck It, Got My OrdersFIST – Fire Support TeamFISTer – Member of a Fire Support TeamFIST-V – Fire Support Team VehicleFISINT – Foreign Instrumentation Signals IntelligenceFISHDO – Fuck It, Shit Happens, Drive OnFitRep – Fitness ReportFLOT – Forward Line of TroopsFLOTUS – First Lady of the United States FM – Field Marshal; differently, but more commonly "Field Manual"FMC – Fully Mission CapableFMTV – Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles FNG – Fucking New GuyFO – Forward ObserverFO – Foxtrot Oscar FOB – Forward Operating BaseFOD – Foreign Object Damage FOD – Foreign Object Debris FOI – Field of ImagingFPO – Fleet Post Office; See also APOFRACU – Flame-Resistant Army Combat Uniform FSA – Force Structure AllowanceFSTE – Foreign Service Tour ExtensionFTG – Fleet Training Group or Fuck The Guard FTUS – Full Time Unit Specialist – Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition, Fucked Up Beyond All Repair or Fucked Up Beyond All RecognitionFYSA – For Your Situational AwarenessFYI – For Your Information

G

G1 – General Staff Level office for Personnel and Manpower G2 – General Staff Level office for Military Intelligence G3 – General Staff Level office for Operations and Plans G4 – General Staff Level office for Logistics G5 – General Staff Level office for Military/Civil Affairs G6 – General Staff Level office for Signal and Communication G7 – General Staff Level office for Training and Exercises G8 – General Staff Level office for Force Development and Analysis G9 – General Staff Level office for Civil Operations GBU – Guided Bomb UnitGEN – GeneralGI – Government IssueGIG – Global Information GridGIGO – Garbage In Garbage OutGM – Gone MersaultGO – General OfficerGOCO – Government owned, contractor operatedGPMG – General Purpose Machine GunGPS – Global Positioning SystemGS – General Schedule

H

HAAMS – High Altitude Airdrop MissionsHAHO – High Altitude High OpeningHALO – High Altitude Low Opening HAU – HBL – Holiday Block Leave HE – High ExplosiveHEAT – High-Explosive Anti-TankHEP – High Explosive, Plastic HESH – High-explosive squash head HIMARS – High Mobility Artillery Rocket SystemHMAS – His Majesty's Australian Ship HMCS – His Majesty's Canadian Ship HMFIC – Head Motherfucker In Charge – colloquialism for the highest-ranking person present; more commonly used by NCO's than by officers HMMWV – High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle HMNZS – His Majesty's New Zealand Ship HMS – Hans Majestäts Skepp HMS – His Majesty's Ship Hr.Ms – His/Her Dutch Majesty's Ship HOMSEC – Homeland SecurityHRAP – Hometown Recruiter Assistance ProgramHQ – HeadquartersHHB – Headquarters and Headquarters Battery HHC – Headquarters and Headquarters CompanyHHT – Headquarters and Headquarters Troop HUMINT – Human Intelligence HVI – High Value IndividualHVT – High Value TargetHYT – High Year Tenure

I

IAF – Indian Air ForceIAF – Israeli Air ForceIAVA – Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert ICBM – Intercontinental ballistic missileICE – Individual carrying equipment, e.g. all-purpose lightweight individual carrying equipment ID – IDentificationIED – Improvised explosive deviceIFAK – Individual First aid kitIFF – Identification Friend or FoeIFF – Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals IG – Inspector General IFV – Infantry Fighting VehicleIl – Ilyushin, Russian aircraft companyIN – InfantryINSCOM – United States Army Intelligence and Security CommandInterpol – International Criminal Police OrganizationIOC – Initial Operational CapabilityISO – Inter School CourseISR – Intelligence, Surveillance, and ReconnaissanceIYAAYAS – "If You Ain't AMMO, You Ain't Shit"

J

JA – Judge Advocate JAFO – Just Another Fucking ObserverJAG – Judge Advocate GeneralJDAM – Joint Direct Attack MunitionJSF – Joint Strike Fighter programJATO – Jet-assisted Take OffJETDS – Joint Electronics Type Designation SystemJNN – Joint Network Node JSAM – Joint Service Achievement MedalJSTARS – Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar SystemJSOC – Joint Special Operations CommandJTF – Joint Task ForceJTAC - Joint Terminal Attack ControllerJEEP – "Just Enough Essential Parts"

K

KATUSA – Korean Augmentation to the United States Army KIA – Killed In ActionKFOR – Kosovo ForceKISS – Keep It Simple, StupidKO – Contracting Officer, NavyKP – Kitchen Police or Kitchen PatrolKBO – Keep Buggering On

L

LAAD – Low Altitude Air DefenseLAAT – Low Altitude Assault TransportLAV – Light Armored Vehicle LCDR – Lieutenant Commander LCpl – Lance Corporal LES – Leave and Earnings Statement

M

MAC – Modular Ammunition CompanyMACV/SOG – Military Assistance Command Vietnam / Studies and Observation GroupMAJ – MajorMAP – Modular Ammunition PlatoonMARCORSYSCOM – MARine CORps SYStems COMmand MARCENT Marine Corps Central CommandMARFORRES – [United States United States Marine Corps|Marine Corps Reserve|MARine FORces REServe] MARSOC – Marine Corps Forces Special Operations CommandMATP – Modular Ammunition Transfer PointMAV – Micro Air VehicleMAW – Maximum Allowable WeightMBT – Main battle tankMC 326/2 – ″NATO Medical Support Principles and Policies″, approved by Military Committee, second revision.MCCS – Marine Corps Community Services MCEN – Marine Corps Enterprise Network MCEITS – Marine Corps Enterprise Information Technology Service MCPO – Master Chief Petty Officer MCPOCG – Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard MedEvac – Medical evacuationMFA – Ministry of Foreign AffairsMG – Machine gunMG – Major generalMI – Military IntelligenceMi – Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant MIA – Missing in actionMICAP – Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting PartsMICV – Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle MiG – Mikoyan-Gurevich MILCON – Military ConstructionMK – MarkMK – Machinery Technician MLRS – Multiple Launch Rocket SystemMMFD – Miles and Miles of F...ing Desert MOA – Military Operating Area MOAB – Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, also known as "Mother Of All Bombs".MOAC – Mother of All Coffee MOB – Main Operating BaseMOBCOM – MOBile COMmandMOPP – Mission Oriented Protective PostureMOS – Military Occupation SpecialtyMOUT – Military Operations in Urban TerrainMPDS – Military Planning Data AllowanceMRAP – Mine-Resistant Ambush ProtectedMRE – Meal, Ready-to-Eat MRX – Mission Rehearsal ExerciseMSG – Master Sergeant / Marine Security GuardMSgt – Master Sergeant MSO – Marine Safety Office MTOE – Modified Table Of Organizational EquipmentMTS+ – Movement Tracking System PlusMTV – Medium Tactical Vehicle MSDC+ – Marine Science Diving Club MSR – Main Supply RouteMSR – Major Supply RouteMWR – Morale Welfare Recreation

N

NAFTA – North American Free Trade AgreementNAS – Naval Air StationNATO – North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationNCIS – Naval Criminal Investigative Service NAVAIR – Naval Air Systems CommandNAVCENT – Naval Forces Central Command NAVOCEANO – Naval Oceanographic OfficeNBACC – National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures CenterNCI – National Cancer InstituteNCO – Non-Commissioned OfficerNCOIC – Non-Commissioned Officer in ChargeNCOES – Non-Commissioned Officer Education SystemND – Negligent DischargeNDP – Night Defensive PositionNEFF – New Equipment Fielding FacilityNIBC National Interagency Biodefense CampusNICBR – National Interagency Confederation for Biological ResearchNLT – No Later ThanNMC – Not Mission CapableNME – Non-Mission EssentialNMCI – Naval Marine Corps Intranet NNMSA – Non-Nuclear Munitions Storage AreaNOC – Non Official CoverNORAD – North American Aerospace Defense CommandNPDES – National Pollutant Discharge Elimination SystemNS – Network ServicesNSA – National Security AgencyNSW – [United States United States Naval Special Warfare Command|Naval Special Warfare Command|Naval Special Warfare]NSWDG – Naval Special Warfare Development GroupNUB – Non-Useful Body / Nuclear Unqualified Bitch

O

OBE – Overcome/Overrun By EventsOCONUS – Outside Continental United StatesOCP – Operational Camouflage Pattern OCS – Officer Candidate SchoolODA – Operational Detachment-Alpha ODU – Operational Dress Uniform OIC – Officer in ChargeOIG – Office of Inspector GeneralOM – On the Move O&M, MC – Operations & Maintenance, Marine Corps O&M, N – Operations & Maintenance, Navy OODA – Observe, Orient, Decide, and ActOP – Observation PostOPFOR – Opposing Force or Opposition ForceOPR – Officer Performance ReportOPT – Operational Planning TeamORM – Operational Risk ManagementOscar – Man overboardOSM – Oh Shit Moment OSP – On Site ProcurementOSP – Orbital Services ProgramOSUT - One Station Unit TrainingOPORD – Operations OrderOPSEC – Operations SecurityOTF – Out There Flapping OTS – Officer Training SchoolOTV – Outer Tactical Vest

P

PACOM – Pacific CommandPACAF – Pacific Air ForcesPAQ – PALACE AcquirePCS – Permanent Change of StationPDS – Permanent Duty Station PDT – Pre-Deployment TrainingPE – Plastic ExplosivePFC – Private First Class PFM – Pure Fuckin Magic PFT – Physical Fitness TestPII – Personally Identifiable Information or Personal Identity InformationPL – Platoon Leader PLL – Prescribed Load List PLT – Platoon PMC – Partially Mission CapablePME – Professional Military EducationPMS – Planned Maintenance Schedule PNG – Passive Night GogglesPO – Post OfficePO1 – Petty Officer 1st Class PO2 – Petty Officer 2nd Class PO3 – Petty Officer 3rd Class POBCAK – Problem Occurs Between Chair And KeyboardPOL – Petroleum Oil & Lubricants POC – Point Of ContactPOTUS – President of the United StatesPOG – Person Other than Grunt POW – Prisoner Of WarPOV – Privately Owned VehiclePPG – PT Parade GamesPPPPPPP, – Proper Prior Planning Prevents Pitifully Poor PerformancePRP – Personnel Reliability ProgramPRP – Pretty Retarded ProgramPRT – Provincial Reconstruction TeamPRT – Physical Readiness Training PT – Physical TrainingPTB – Powers That BePV2 – Private 2nd class PVT – Private PX – Post Exchange

R

RAAF – Royal Australian Air ForceRAF – Royal Air Force RAN – Royal Australian NavyRATELO – Radiotelephone OperatorRATO – Rocket Assisted Take OffRCSC – Royal Canadian Sea Cadets REMF – Rear Echelon Mother FuckerRFL – Response Force LeaderRMC – Royal Military College of CanadaRN – Royal Navy ROE – Rules Of EngagementROMA Data, Right Out of My Ass Data. Unverifiable created data ROWPU – Reverse Osmosis Water Purification UnitRNZAF – Royal New Zealand Air ForceROZ – Restricted Operating ZoneRP – Rendezvous pointRPG – Rocket-propelled grenadeRPM – Rounds per minute RS – RatShit RSS – Regional Security System RTB – Return To BaseRUBA – Rotational Unit Bivouac AreaRV – rendezvousRTO – Radiotelephone Operator

S

SA – Seaman Apprentice SA – Situation AwarenessSAAS – Standard Army Ammunition System SAM – Surface-to-Air MissileSAR – Search and Rescue SARS – Search and Rescue SwimmerSARSS – Standard Army Retail Supply System SAS – Special Air Service SBS – Special Boat Service SCIF – Sensitive Compartmented Information FacilitySCO – Squadron Commander SCOTUS – Supreme Court of the United StatesSCPO – Senior Chief Petty Officer SD – "Status Destroyed" or "Salty Dog". SDD – Solution Delivery Division SEAC – Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffSFAS – Special Forces Assessment SelectionSEAL – Sea, Air and Land SECDEF - Abbreviation for "Secretary of Defense"SECWAR - "Secretary of War" SERE – Survival, Evasion, Resistance and EscapeSFC – Sergeant First Class

T

TACP – Tactical Air Control Party TAD – Temporary Additional Duty TAO – Tactical Action Officer TBD – Be DeterminedTC3 – Tactical Combat Casualty CareTCCC – Tactical Combat Casualty CareTDPFO – Temporary Duty Pending Further Orders TDY – Temporary Duty TEL – Transporter Erector LauncherTF – Task ForceTFOA – Things Falling Off AircraftTG6 – Task Group 6 TOC – Tactical Operations CenterTIC – Troops In ContactTSgt – Technical Sergeant TU – Tits Up, a.k.a. "Tango Uniform"TARFU – Things Are Really Fucked Up, or Totally And Royally Fucked UpTRADOC- U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

U

UA – Unauthorized AbsenceUA - UrinalysisUAS – Unmanned Aerial SystemUAV – Unmanned Aerial VehicleUCP – Universal Camouflage Pattern UCAV – Unmanned Combat Air VehicleULLS – Unit Level Logisitics System UMA – Unit Mobilization AssistorUN – United NationsUS – UnserviceableUSS – United States ShipUSSS – United States Secret ServiceUSAF – United States Air ForceUSAFA – the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado USAFE – United States Air Forces in EuropeUSAMRICD – United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical DefenseUSAMRIID – United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious DiseaseUSAMRMC – United States Army Medical Research and Materiél CommandUSAMRAA – United States Army Medical Research Acquisition ActivityUSA PATRIOT Act – Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism ActUSAREC – U.S. Army Recruiting CommandUSAREUR – U.S. Army European CommandUSASOC – U.S. Army Special Operations CommandUSFK - United States Forces KoreaUSCG – United States Coast GuardUSCGC – United States Coast Guard CutterUSMA – United States Military Academy at West Point, New York USMC – United States Marine CorpsUSN – United States NavyUSNA – United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MarylandUSO – United Service Organizations USR – Unit Status ReportUUV – Unmanned Underwater VehicleUXB – Unexploded Bomb UXO – Unexploded Ordnance

V

VBIED – Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive DeviceVDM – Visual Distinguishing MarkVFD – Volunteer Fire DepartmentVFR – Volunteer Fire and Rescue VPOTUS – Vice President of the United States
  • V/r - Very respectfully

W

WIA – Wounded In ActionWO1 – Warrant Officer 1WSA – Weapons Storage AreaWMD – Weapons of Mass DestructionWILCO – Will ComplyWCS – Worst Case ScenarioWORM – War operating ready material

X

XO – Executive Officer

Y

YGBSM – You Gotta Be Shitting Me