| Acronym | Meaning |
| METL | Mission Essential Task List |
| SOP | Standing Operating Procedure |
| MIA | Missing In Action. Missing In A Battle Situation |
| SSC | Supply Service Center. Located In All Major DoD Buildings |
| SBF | Support By Fire |
| DFAC | Dining Facilities Administration Center (i.e. |
| FOB | Forward Operating Base; Forward Operations Base |
| FEBA | Forward Edge Of Battle Area |
| MOB | Short For MOBilization. Also |
| DX | Direct Exchange (of Damaged Equipment) |