| Acronym | Meaning |
| DSTL | British Defence Science And Technology Laboratory |
| ICES | International Council For The Explorationof The Seas |
| XL | EXtra Large -Forty (in Roman Numerals) |
| ECCM | Electronic Counter-Counter-Measures |
| GE | General Electric - Genetic Engineering (cf. GM) -Georgia (ISO 3166 Digram) |
| XAU | Gold Troy Ounce (ISO 4217 Currency Code) |
| DOT | Department Of Transportation (U.S. Federal Or State) |
| BCT | Brigade Combat Team |
| RT | Radio Telefs ireann |
| SRBM | Short-Range Ballistic Missile (cf. IRBM |