| Acronym | Meaning |
| PLDC | Primary Leadership Development Course |
| EIB | Expert Infantryman's Badge |
| OSD | Office Of The Secretary Of Defense. Also |
| O/A | On Or About |
| SSC | Supply Service Center. Located In All Major DoD Buildings |
| MIA | Missing In Action. Missing In A Battle Situation |
| ACU | Army Combat Uniform; Assault Craft Unit; Annunciator Control Unit; Automatic Calling Unit; Administrative Control Unit |
| POG | Psychological Operations Group |
| MOS | Military Occupational Specialty. Formal Job Classification |
| OCS | Officer Candidate School |