| Acronym | Meaning |
| B/N | Bombardier/Navigator. The Observer On A US Air Force Fighter-bomber. |
| METL | Mission Essential Task List |
| OCS | Officer Candidate School |
| CWO | Chief Warrant Officer; Communications Watch Officer |
| QRF | Quick Reaction Force |
| FEBA | Forward Edge Of Battle Area |
| AC | Aircraft Commander; Active Component; Alternating Current; Aircraft; Aircraft Carrier; Air Conditioning; Air Controller; Aircrew; Armament Computer; Associate Contractor |
| HMMWV | High-Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle |
| POM | Program Objective Memorandum |
| BRM | Basic Rifle Marksmanship |