| Acronym | Meaning |
| OLC | Oak-Leaf Cluster (signifying Subsequent Awards) |
| ASW | Anti-Submarine Warfare; Average Surface Wind |
| DD | Destroyer (Navy Ship); Defense Department (see Department Of Defense) |
| DCU | Data Control Unit; Document Control Unit; Desert Camouflage Uniform (not Official) |
| DFAC | Dining Facilities Administration Center (i.e. |
| DFAS | Defense Finance And Accounting System |
| STRAC | STRategic Army Corps; STRAC Units Were Those Designated To Be On High Alert To Move Anywhere In 72 Hours Or Less; As Slang |
| AAFES | Army And Air Force Exchange Service |
| SFQC | Special Forces Qualification Course |
| DOD (DD) | Department Of Defense (Defense Department |