| Acronym | Meaning |
| MIA | Missing In Action. Missing In A Battle Situation |
| HQ | Headquarters |
| POV | Privately-Owned Vehicle. A Soldier's Personal Automobile. |
| 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 |
| CWT | Combat Weather Team |
| AAFES | Army And Air Force Exchange Service |
| OSD | Office Of The Secretary Of Defense. Also |
| QRF | Quick Reaction Force |
| METL | Mission Essential Task List |
| EMT | Emergency Medical Technician; Emergency Medical Treatment; Elapsed Maintenance Time |