| Acronym | Meaning |
| MM | Military Medal |
| DPICM | Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions (i.e. |
| SOL | Solenoid |
| AIT | Advanced Infantry Training; Advanced Individual Training (specialty Training Post-BCT); Aircraft Interface Tester; Automated Interactive Target; AUTODIN Interface Terminal; Automated Identification Technology |
| CBR | Chemical-Biological-Radiological (see NBC); Charger Battery Relay |
| EMT | Emergency Medical Technician; Emergency Medical Treatment; Elapsed Maintenance Time |
| SATCOM | Satellite Communications |
| 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 |
| BAH | Basic Allowance For Housing (formerly BAQ) |
| B/N | Bombardier/Navigator. The Observer On A US Air Force Fighter-bomber. |