| Acronym | Meaning |
| JSP | Joint Services Publication |
| AIRS | Aerometric Information Retrieval System (obsolete; Replaced With AFS) |
| QVC | Quality |
| SOR | State Of Readiness - Statement Of Requirements |
| RSR | Required Supply Rate |
| ORF | Operational Readiness Float |
| BSOD | Blue Screen Of Death (distinct From BSD) |
| HGF | Human Growth Factor |
| MBIDST | Member Of The British Institute Of Dental And Surgical Technologists |
| ZV | Zeptovolt |