| Acronym | Meaning |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| JIB | Joint Information Bureau |
| VLAD | Vertical Line Array DIFAR |
| AMA | American Medical Association |
| ILDS | Improved Landmine Detection System |
| NBT | Nitroblue Tetrazolium (assay) |
| LKR | Sri Lanka Rupee (ISO 4217 Currency Code) |
| POD | Plain Old Documentation |
| USSR | Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics |
| RB | Running Back (football) |