| Acronym | Meaning |
| AVF | All-Volunteer Force |
| SDO | Staff Duty Officer. Same Duty As CQ (see Above) But Done By A Senior NCO At Battalion-level Or Above. |
| IAW | In Accordance With |
| GFOQ | General/Flag Officers' Quarters |
| OCONUS | Outside CONtinental United States |
| OLC | Oak-Leaf Cluster (signifying Subsequent Awards) |
| TF | Task Force |
| V/R | Very Respectfully. The Standard Closure Line On Official Mail/e-mail. |
| SFODA | Special Forces Operational Detachment (Alpha) |
| WSO | Weapon Systems Officer |