| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCD | Charge-Coupled Device |
| QDR | Quadrennial Defense Review |
| IK | Inupiaq Language (ISO 639-1 Code) |
| JWP | Joint Warfare Publication |
| IED | Improvised Explosive Device |
| UNHCR | United Nations High Commission(er) For Refugees |
| HD | Henry Draper (star Catalogue) - Hull-Down (armoured Vehicle Target |
| NY | Chichewa Language (ISO 639-1 Code) |
| GOMER | Get Out Of My Emergency Room (derogatory Reference To Hypochondriac Patients) |
| ERP | Engineer Regulating Point |