| Acronym | Meaning |
| OPORD | Operations Order |
| BAQ | Basic Allowance For Quarters; Basic Aircraft Qualification |
| DCM | Distinguished Conduct Medal; Data Channel Multi-plexer; Deputy Chief Of Mission; Data Communication Module |
| APC | Armored Personnel Carrier; Acquisition Professional Community; Accelerated Provision Concepts; Account Processing Code; Activity Process Codes; Agency Program Coordinator; Air Project Coordinator; Aerial Port Commander; Assign Pre-programmed Conference (l |
| JETDS | Joint Electronics Type Designation System (e.g. AN/PRC-xx) |
| SF | Special Forces |
| METL | Mission Essential Task List |
| HEMTT | Heavy Extended-Mobility Tactical Truck |
| TOA | Transfer Of Authority |
| FUBAR | Fucked Up Beyond Any Repair |