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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)

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