| Acronym | Meaning |
| AWOL | Absent Without Official Leave. Not At One's Place Of Duty |
| V/R | Very Respectfully. The Standard Closure Line On Official Mail/e-mail. |
| IG | Inspector General |
| AAFES | Army And Air Force Exchange Service |
| MLRS | Multiple-Launch Rocket System |
| DCM | Distinguished Conduct Medal; Data Channel Multi-plexer; Deputy Chief Of Mission; Data Communication Module |
| IED | Improvised Explosive Device |
| AST | Area Support Team |
| CASEVAC | CASualty EVACuation |
| TF | Task Force |