| Acronym | Meaning |
| BCT | Basic Combat Training (familiarly Basic Training Or Basic) |
| TRADOC | US Army TRAining And DOCtrine Command |
| OSD | Office Of The Secretary Of Defense. Also |
| CQ | Charge Of Quarters. A Company-level Position Of Responsibility For Units Who House Troops In Their Areas. Given To A Mid-level Or Junior NCO Who Is Responsible For The Company's Barracks And Area During Off-duty Hours When The Company Commander And/or F |
| FEBA | Forward Edge Of Battle Area |
| AAF | Army Airfield |
| JETDS | Joint Electronics Type Designation System (e.g. AN/PRC-xx) |
| CWO | Chief Warrant Officer; Communications Watch Officer |
| RIO | Radar Intercept Officer |
| EIB | Expert Infantryman's Badge |