| Acronym | Meaning |
| PLF | Parachute Landing Fall |
| POW | Privately-Owned Weapon. A Soldier's Personal Weapon. |
| SFODA | Special Forces Operational Detachment (Alpha) |
| BAH | Basic Allowance For Housing (formerly BAQ) |
| SOCOM | Special Operations COMmand. This Is The Military Organization That Oversees The Activities Of Such Elite Units As The US Navy SEALs And US Army Delta Force |
| ZI | Zone Of Interior |
| KIA | Killed In Action |
| SBF | Support By Fire |
| METL | Mission Essential Task List |
| TOC | Tactical Operations Center |