| Acronym | Meaning |
| OPORD | Operations Order |
| PX | Post EXchange. A Multi-purpose Store Which Usually Includes A Barber Shop And A Convenience Store. |
| PLDC | Primary Leadership Development Course |
| DA | Department Of The Army; Data Adapter Aerospace Drift; Data Administrator; Direct Action; Directorate For Administration (DIA); Decision Agent; Developing Agency; Design Agent; Development Activity; Disbursing Advisory Notice; Drift Angle |
| IED | Improvised Explosive Device |
| SITREP | SITuational REPort |
| USAREUR | US Army Europe (HQ: Heidelberg) |
| SRS | Strategic Readiness System. An Integrated Strategic Management And Measurement System That Was Developed By The Army G-3 At The Direction Of The Chief Of Staff Of The Army (CSA). |
| AIT | Advanced Infantry Training; Advanced Individual Training (specialty Training Post-BCT); Aircraft Interface Tester; Automated Interactive Target; AUTODIN Interface Terminal; Automated Identification Technology |
| PCS | Permanent Change Of Station. Reassignment To A Different Duty Station. |