| Acronym | Meaning |
| OLC | Oak-Leaf Cluster (signifying Subsequent Awards) |
| VBIED | Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device |
| COB | Close Of Business. The End Of The Day Or Duty Shift. MEANING: By The End Of The Duty Day. USAGE: Get That To Me By COB Today!!!; Contingency Operating Base. Example: Contingency Operating Base (COB) Speicher |
| MOAB | Officially |
| HBCT | Heavy Gade Combat Team |
| IBCT | Infantry Brigade Combat Team |
| METL | Mission Essential Task List |
| FLOT | Forward Line Of Own Troops |
| SPTT | Security Policy Translation Table |
| QRF | Quick Reaction Force |