| Acronym | Meaning |
| PLDC | Primary Leadership Development Course |
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap) |
| MOPP | Mission-Oriented Protective Postures. Established Procedures To Deal With The Effects Of CBR/NBC Weapons Use. Chemical Protective Suits Are Called MOPP Suits. |
| AO | Accounts Office; Acquisition Objective; Action Officer; Aircraft Operator; Oiler (underway Replenishment); Administration Officer; Air Officer; Area Of Operations; Aviation Ordnance Person |
| CO | Commanding Officer (also Conscientious Objector); Certifying Officer; Change Order; Contracting Officer |
| BSB | Base Support Battalion |
| ALICE | All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment |
| RADC | Regional Air Defense Commander |
| RPG | Rocket-Propelled Grenade |
| AOR | Area Of Responsibility; Allowance Overrides; Annual Operating Requirement; Area Of Operations; Replenishment Oiler (underway Replenishment) |