| Acronym | Meaning |
| DCU | Data Control Unit; Document Control Unit; Desert Camouflage Uniform (not Official) |
| GMC | General Military Course |
| STX | Situational Training Exercise |
| TOC | Tactical Operations Center |
| OPFOR | OPosing FORce/s |
| ZI | Zone Of Interior |
| RFI | Rapid Fielding Initiative |
| ASW | Anti-Submarine Warfare; Average Surface Wind |
| SATCOM | Satellite Communications |
| IBCT | Infantry Brigade Combat Team |