| Acronym | Meaning |
| TANF | Temporary Assistance For Needy Families |
| NDU | National Defense University |
| JPL | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| BPA | Bonneville Power Administration |
| AFRL | Air Force Research Laboratory |
| FTC | Federal Trade Commission |
| BMDO | Ballistic Missile Defense Organization |
| ECA | Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs |
| FMS | Financial Management Service |
| UNICEF | United Nations Children's Fund |