| Acronym | Meaning |
| SFODA | Special Forces Operational Detachment (Alpha) |
| HE | High-Explosive; Handling Equipment; Housing Expense; Heavy Equipment |
| IOBC | Infantry Officer Basic Course |
| RFI | Rapid Fielding Initiative |
| AST | Area Support Team |
| EIB | Expert Infantryman's Badge |
| AAR | After-Action Review (formerly After-Action Report); Air-to-Air Receive; Air-to-Air Refueling; Aircraft Accident Report |
| IED | Improvised Explosive Device |
| IAW | In Accordance With |
| WILCO | Will Comply |