| Acronym | Meaning |
| OCONUS | Outside CONtinental United States |
| XO | Executive Officer. Officer Second-in-command To The CO. |
| DRU | Direct Reporting Unit |
| PCS | Permanent Change Of Station. Reassignment To A Different Duty Station. |
| BAH | Basic Allowance For Housing (formerly BAQ) |
| HAHO | 'High-Altitude High-Opening Parachute Technique (type Of Parachute Jump |
| COB | Close Of Business. The End Of The Day Or Duty Shift. MEANING: By The End Of The Duty Day. USAGE: Get That To Me By COB Today!!!; Contingency Operating Base. Example: Contingency Operating Base (COB) Speicher |
| MRE | Officially |
| VBIED | Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device |
| SSC | Supply Service Center. Located In All Major DoD Buildings |