| Acronym | Meaning |
| VDM- VISUALLY-DISTINGUISHING MARK | N/A |
| FOA | Field Operating Agency |
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap) |
| BDU | Battle-Dress Uniform; Bomb Dummy Units |
| CTC | Combat Training Center |
| BAH | Basic Allowance For Housing (formerly BAQ) |
| BSB | Base Support Battalion |
| OPR | Office (Officer) Of Primary Responsibility |
| ROTC | Reserve Officer Training Corps |
| AAM | Army Achievement Medal; Air-to-Air Missile (see ATAM); Automated Acquisition Module |