| Acronym | Meaning |
| ROTC | Reserve Officer Training Corps |
| OCONUS | Outside CONtinental United States |
| BAH | Basic Allowance For Housing (formerly BAQ) |
| MOPP | Mission-Oriented Protective Postures. Established Procedures To Deal With The Effects Of CBR/NBC Weapons Use. Chemical Protective Suits Are Called MOPP Suits. |
| MOB | Short For MOBilization. Also |
| POV | Privately-Owned Vehicle. A Soldier's Personal Automobile. |
| USAREUR | US Army Europe (HQ: Heidelberg) |
| WO | Warning Order |
| CASEVAC | CASualty EVACuation |
| KIA | Killed In Action |