Ministry of Defence acronyms and abbreviations

Acronym LongTitle

1ACC No.1AirControlCentre

1SL FirstSeaLord

200D SecondOOD

200W Second00W

2C SecondCustomer

2C(CL) SecondCustomer(CoreLeadership)

2C(PM) SecondCustomer(PivotalManagement)

2CMG Customer2ManagementGroup

2IC SecondinCommand

2Lt SecondLieutenant

2ndPUS SecondPermanentUnder

SecretaryofState

2SL SecondSeaLord

2SL/CNH SecondSeaLordCommanderinChiefNavalHomeCo mmand 

3GL ThirdGenerationLang uage

3IC ThirdinCommand

3PL ThirdPartyLogistics

3PN ThirdPartyNationals

4C Co‐operationCo‐ordinationCommunicationControl

4GL FourthGenerationLanguage

A&A Alteration&Addition

A&A Approval

andAuthorisation

A&AEW Avionics AndAirElectronicWarfare

A&E AssuranceandEvaluations

A&ER AmmunitionandExplosivesRegulations

A&F AssessmentandFeedback

A&RP Activity&ResourcePlanni ng

A&SD ArmsandServiceDirector

A/AS Advanced/AdvancedSupplementary

A/Dconv Analogue/DigitalConversion

A/G Air‐to‐Ground

A/G/A AirGroundAir

A/R AsRequired

A/S

 Anti‐Submarine

A/SorAS AntiSubmarine

A/WST Avionic/Weapons,SystemsTrainer

A3*G Acquisition3‐StarGroup

A3I AcceleratedArchitectureAcquisitionInitiative

A3P AdvancedAvionicsArchitecturesandPackaging

AA AcceptanceAuthority

AA ActiveAdjunct

AA AdministeringAuthority

AA AdministrativeAssistant

AA AirAdviser

AA AirAttache

AA Air‐to‐Air

AA

AlternativeAssumption

AA Anti‐Aircraft

AA ApplicationAdministrator

AA AreaAdministrator

AA AustralianArmy

AAA Anti‐AircraftArtillery

AAA AutomaticAnti‐Aircraft

AAAD AirborneAnti‐ArmourDefence

Acronym LongTitle

AAAD AllArmsAirDefence

AAAI AssociationofAustralianAerospaceIndustries

AAAM AdvancedAir‐to‐AirMissile

AAAP AdvancedAvionicsArchitectureandPolicy

AAAV AdvancedAmphibiousAssaultVehicle

AAAW AdvancedAirborneAnti‐ArmourWeapon

AABM Air‐to‐AirBattleManagement

AABW AntarcticBottomWater

AAC All‐AspectCapability

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AAC ArmyAirCorps

AAC AutomaticAmplitudeControl

AACMI AutonomousAirCombatManoeuvringInstallation

AACOMS ArmyAreaCommunicationsSystem

AACP AdvancedAirborneCommandPost

AACR Anglo‐AmericanCommunityRelations

AACS AirborneAdvancedCommunicationsSystem

AACS AutomaticAccessControlSystems

AACT Air‐to‐AirCombatTest

AAD AreaAirDefence

AAD

ArmyArmamentDepot

AADEOS AdvancedAirDefenceElectro‐Optical Sensor

AADGE AlliedCommandEuropeAirDefenceGroundEnvironment

AAE ArmsAmmunition&Explosives

AAED AdvancedAirborneExpendableDecoy

AAEE AeroplaneandArmamentExperimentalEstablishment

AAF AuxiliaryAirForce

AAFCE AlliedAirForcesCentralEurope

AAFSS AdvancedAerialFire‐SupportSystem

AAG

 Air‐to‐AirGunnery

AAG Anti‐AircraftGun

AAGW Air‐to‐AirGuidedWeapon

AAH AdvanceAttackhelicopter

AAI AmbientAttitudeDetector

AAI AngleofApproach/AttackIndicator

AAICP Air‐to‐AirInterrogatorControlPanel

AAIED AntiArmour ImprovisedExplosiveDevice

AAIP AnalogueAuto‐landImprovementProgramme

AAL AboveAerodromeLevel

AAL ATM AdaptationLayer

AALAAW AdvancedAir‐LaunchedAnti‐ArmourWeapon

AALC AmphibiousAssaultLandingCraft

AALPS AutomatedAirLoadPlanningSystem

AAM Air‐to‐AirMissile

AAMC AlternativeAcceptableMeansofCompliance

AAMI AssociationfortheAdvancementofMedicalInstrumentation

AAMOUR Anglo‐AustralianMemorandumOfUnderstandingonResearch

AAMTU Automatic

AntennaMatchi ngandTuningUnit

AANCP AdvancedAirborneNationalCommandPost

AAO AgencyAccountingOfficer 

AAO Air‐to‐AirOperations

AAOS AcousticArtilleryObserverSub‐system

AAP AAPracticeammunition

AAP AlliedAdministrativePublication

Acronym LongTitle

AAP AnnualApplicationPlans

AAP Anti‐AircraftPractice

AAPSO Afro‐AsianPeoples'SolidarityOrganisation

AAQMG AssistantAdjutantandQuartermasterGeneral

AAR AfterActionReview

AAR AirtoAirRefuelling

AARA Air‐to‐AirRefuellingArea

AARADCOM ArmyArmamentResearchandDevelopmentCommand

AARB AdvancedAerialRefuellingBoom

AARMAC

 Air‐to‐AirMacro

AART Ab‐initioAirborneRadarTrainer

AAS AdvancedAutomationSystem

AAT AllArmsTrencher

AATDC ArmyAirTransportandDevelopmentCentre

AATH AutomaticApproachtoHover

AATS Anti‐AircraftTrainingSystem

AATU AutomaticAntennaTuningUnit

AAUS ActiveAdjunctUnderseaSurveillance

AAV AmphibiousAssaultVehicles

AAV

AutonomousAerialVehicle

AAVP AssaultAmphibianVehiclePersonnel

AAVR AssaultAmphibianVehicleRecovery

AAW AdvancedAnalystsWorkstation

AAW Anti‐AirWarfare

AAW Anti‐ArmourWeapon

AAWC AAWCommander

AAWC Anti‐AirWarfareCommander

AAWC Anti‐AirWarfareController

AAWC Anti‐AirWarfareCo‐ordinator

AAWC AsAndWhenContract

AAWO Anti

‐AirWarfareOfficer

AAWS AdvancedAnti‐tankWeaponSystem

AAWS‐H Anti‐ArmourWeaponsSystem–Heavy

AAWS‐M AdvancedAnti‐tankWeaponSystem–Medium

AAWWS AirborneAdverseWeatherWeaponSystem

AB AbleSeaman

AB AdmiraltyBoard

AB AirBase

AB Airborne

AB ArmyBoard

AB AssaultBreaker

AB

88 LiftEquipmentRegist erFormBook

ABA AdaptationBoxAssembly

ABACUS AllArmsBattlefieldComputerSimulation

ABACUS ArtilleryBatteryComputerSupportsystem

ABC AcquisitionBehaviouralCompetences

ABC Activity BasedCosting

ABC AllpurposeBallastableCrawler

ABC AllpurposeBattleComputer

ABC AmericaBritainandCanada

ABC Argentina Brazil,Chile

ABC Atomic

Biological/BacteriologicalandChemical

ABC AutomaticBo ostControl

Acronym LongTitle

ABC AutomaticBri ghtnessControl

ABC PARETOCostAccounting

ABCA AmericanBritishCanadianAustralian

ABCCC AirborneBattlefieldCommandandControlCentre

ABCD AmericanBritishChineseandDutch

ABCF AcquisitionB ehaviouralCompetenceFramework

ABDR AircraftBattleDamageRepair

ABES AirBreathingEngineSystem

ABF AdaptiveBeamForming

ABF AnnularBlast

Fragmentationwarhead

ABF ArmyBenevolentFund

ABFM AmericanBoardofForeignMissions

ABI ApplicationBinaryInterface

ABI AssociationofBritishInsurers

ABICS ADABasedIntegratedControlSystem

ABIOS AdvancedBasicInputOutputSystem

ABIS All‐BusInstrumentationSystem

ABIT AdvancedBuilt‐InTest

ABL AirborneLaser

ABLE AutomatedBridgeLaunching

Equipment

ABM ActivityBasedManagement

ABM AdaptiveBandwidthManagement

ABM Anti‐BallisticMissile

ABM AssignmentBidManager

ABM AssistantBandmaster

ABMD AdvancedBallisticMissileDefence

ABMS AirBattleManagementSystem

ABMT Anti‐BallisticMissileTreaty

ABNL Admiral,BeneluxandNetherlands

ABO AccessBasingandOverflight

ABO ArmyBandOffice

ABO's Agents

ofBiologicalOrigin

ABOT AlBasrahOilTerminal

ABPW AdmiraltyBoardProfessionalWarning

ABRC AdvisoryBoardfortheResearchCouncils

ABRES AdvancedBallisticRe‐EntrySystem

ABRO ArmyBaseRepairOrganisation

ABRV AdvancedBallisticRe‐entryVehicle

ABS Accountin g&BankingServices

ABS ActivityBreakdownStructure

ABS AmphibiousBridgingSystem

ABS Anti‐LockBrakingSystem

ABs AwardingBodies

ABS(T) AmphibiousBridgingSystem(Tracked)

ABS(W) AmphibiousBridgingSystem(Wheeled)

ABSA AdvancedBaseSupportAircraft

ABSD ArmyBloodSupplyDepot

ABSOC AdvancedBroadcastingSystemsofCanada

ABSV ArmouredBattlefieldSupportVehicle

ABT AdvancedBack‐planeTechnology

ABT AdvancedBi‐CMOSTechnology

ABTA Association

ofBritishTravelAgents

ABTAL AircraftBranchTemporaryAmendmentLeaflet

Acronym LongTitle

ABTC AirBattleTrainingCentre

ABU AviationBirdUnit

ABW AbbeyWood

AC AcceptanceCriteria

AC AccountingCode

AC ActiveComponent

AC AdditionalCapability

AC AirCoordinator

AC AircraftController

AC Aircraftman

AC AlternatingCurrent

AC AmmunitionContainer

AC AnalystConsole

AC AreaCoverageantenna

AC AuthorisationCommittee



AC AuthorisationCondition.

AC&CS AirCommand&ControlSystems

AcComd AircraftCommander

AcTech AircraftTechnician

AC(H) AircraftController(Helicopters))

AC/RC ActiveComponent/Reserv eComponent 

ACA AirspaceControlAuthority

ACA AlliedControlAuthority

ACA AmmunitionContainerAssembly

ACA ApplicationControlArchitecture

ACA ArmyCataloguingAuthority

ACAB AirCavalry

AttackBrigade

ACAC AirCargoAllocationCentre

ACADA AutomaticChemicalAgentDetectorAlarm

ACALS ArmyComputeraidedAcquisitionsand LogisticSupport

ACAM AUVConceptAssessmentModel

ACAP AdvancedCompositeAirframeProgramme

ACARD AdvisoryCouncilforAppliedResearchandDevelopment

ACARS AutomaticCommunicationsandReportingSystem

ACAS Advisory,ConciliationandArbitrationService



ACAS Airborne/AircraftCollisionAvoidanceSystem

ACAS AirfieldChemicalAlarmSystem

ACAS AssistantChiefoftheAirStaff

ACAST AdvisoryCommitteeontheApplicationofScienceandTechnology

ACBS AtmosphereControlBreathingSystem

ACC AirComponentCommander

ACC AircraftCommodities

ACC AlternativeCommandCentre

ACC AreaControlCentre

ACC ArmyCatering

Corps

ACC ArtilleryControlConsole

ACC AvionicsComputerControl

ACC AxisControlledCarrier

ACCAC QualificationsCurriculumandAssessmentAuthorityforWales

ACCAP ACECISContingencyAssetsPool

ACCE AFCEAComputingConferenceandExhibition

ACCESS AircraftComputerisedEquipmentSupportSystem

ACCESS WAH64AttackHelicopterLogisticSupportSystem

Acronym LongTitle

ACCHAN AlliedCommandChannel

ACCIS AutomatedCommandandControlInformationSystem

ACCM AcousticCounterCounterMeasure

Accn Accommodation

ACCOMS AcousticCommunications

ACCORD AdvancedCommandandControlResearchDemonstrator

ACCORD ApplicationtoCo‐ordinateCommentsOnRepository

ACCS AdvancedCommunicationsControlSystem

ACCS AirCommandandControlSystem

ACCS

 AirborneComputingandCommunicationsSystem

ACCS AlliedCommandandControlSystem

ACCS ArmyCommandandControlSystem

ACCS AuthorisationConditionComplianceStatement

ACCSA AlliedCommunicationsandComputerSecurityAgency

ACCSCO ACCSCompany

Acct Accountant

Acctng Accounting

ACCU AlternateCurrentChargingUnit

ACCV ArmouredCavalryCannonVehicle

ACD AccessControlDevice

ACD AuthenticationControlDevice

ACD AutomatedChartDisplay

ACD AutomaticCallDistribution

ACDA ArmsControlandDisarmamentAgency

ACDP ArmamentControlandDisplayPanel

ACDS AdvancedCombatDirectionSystem

ACDS AdvancedCountermeasuresDispenserSystem

ACDS Air CombatDirectionSystem

ACDS AssistantChiefofDefenceStaff

ACDS AutomaticComputer‐controlledDispens ingSystem



ACDS AutomaticCountermeasuresDispensingSystem

ACDS(Ops) AssistantChiefofDefenceStaff(Operations)

ACDS(CIS) AssistantChiefDefenceStaff(Command‐Control‐CommsandInfoSys)

ACDS(L) AssistantChiefDefenceStaff(Logistics)

ACDS(O) AssistantChiefDefenceStaff(Overseas)

ACDS(Prog) AssistantChiefDefenceStaff(Programmes)

ACDSLogOps AssistantChiefoftheDefenceStaffLogistic

Operations

ACDU AreaClearanceDivingUnit

ACE ActuatorControlElectronics

ACE AdvancedComputingEnvironment

ACE AgileControlExperiment

ACE AlliedCommandEurope

ACE AnalogueCodeEncryption

ACE ArmouredCombatEarth‐mover

ACE ArmyCollaborativeEnvironment

ACE AssetControlandEvaluation

ACECOMSEC ACECommunicationsSecurity

ACEHigh ACEtropo‐scattercommunications

system

ACEATM AimedControlledEffectAntiTankMine

ACELIP ACELong‐termInfrastructurePlan

ACEP AutomaticContactEvaluationPlotter

ACES AdvancedCarry‐onELINT/ESMSuite

ACES Advanced‐ConceptEscapeSystem

Acronym LongTitle

ACES AeroequipCorp.EngineeringStandard

ACES ArrowContinuationExperiments

ACET Air‐cushionEquipmentTransporter

ACETEF AirCombatEnvironmentTestandEvaluationFacility

ACEWS AutomatedComputerAssistedElectronicWarfareSystem

ACF AcquisitionCompetenceFramework

ACF ArmyCadetForce

ACG AmphibiousCombatGroup

ACGC AgencyClinicalGovernanceCommittee

ACGF Aluminium

‐CoatedGlass‐Fibre

ACGS AssistantChiefoftheGeneralStaff

ACH AdvancedCompoundHelicopter

ACH Anti‐CondensationHeater

ACHDF AirCommanderHome Defence Forces

AChE AcetylCholinEsterase

ACI AmericanConcreteInstitute

ACI Armamen tControlIndicator

ACIA AsynchronousCommunicationsInterfaceAdapter

ACID AtomicityConsistencyIsolationandDurability

ACINT AcousticIntelligence

ACIS Armamen t

ControlIndicatorSet

ACISA ArmyCISAuthority

ACISG ArmsCommandandControl,CommunicationsandInformationSystemsGroup

ACL AccessControlList

ACLANT AlliedCommandAtlantic

ACLOS AutomatedCommandtoLineOfSight

ACLS AirCushionLandingSystem

ACLS AutomaticCa rrierLandin g System

ACLT AircraftCarrierLandingTrainer

ACM AdvancedCruiseMissile



ACM AirChiefMars hal 

ACM AirCombatManoeuvre

ACM Anti‐ArmourClusterMunitions

ACME AdvancedCoreMilitaryEngine

ACMEST AirCombatManoeuvringExpertSystemsTrainer

ACMI AirCombatManoeuvringInstrumentation

ACMR AirCombatManoeuvringRange

ACMS AirCombatManoeuvringSimulator

ACMS AircraftConditionMonitoringSystem

ACMS ApplicationControlandManagement

System

ACMS ArmamentControlandMonitoringSystem

ACMS AutomaticCommunicationManagementSystem

ACMT AdvancedCruiseMissileTechnology

ACN ActivityControlNumber

ACN AircraftClassificationNumber

ACNIP AuxiliaryCommunications,NavigationandIdentificationPanel

ACNS AssistantChiefoftheNavalStaff

Acnts Accounts

ACO AdministrativeContractingOfficer

ACO AirspaceControlOrder

ACO Airspace

Co‐ordinationOrder

ACO AlliedCommandOperations

ACO(W) AtomicCo‐ordinatingOffice(Washington)

Acronym LongTitle

ACOD AccessCode

ACOP ApprovedCodeofPractice

ACOR AuthorisedContractorRecord

ACOS AssistantChiefofStaff

ACOS(AV) AssistantChiefofStaff(Aviation)RN

ACOS(CIS) AssistantChiefofStaff(CommunicationsandInformationsystems)

ACOS(M&D) AssistantChiefofStaff(Medical&Dental)

ACOS(OPS) AssistantChiefofStaff(Operationsand

Plans)

ACOS(P&S) AssistantChiefofStaff(PersonnelandSupport)

ACOS(POL) AssistantChiefofStaff(Policy)

ACOS(W) AssistantChiefofStaff(Warfare)

ACOST AdvisoryCommitteeonScienceandTechnology

ACOVS ArtilleryCombatObserverVehicleSimulator

ACP ActiveCathodicProtection

ACP African/Caribbean/Pacific

ACP AirborneCommandPost

ACP AirspaceChangeProposal

ACP Allied

CommunicationsPublication

ACP AltimeterCheckPoint

ACP Ammunition ControlPoint

ACP Anti‐CollisionPlot

ACP ArmamentControlPanel

ACP AutomaticColtPistol

ACPA Adaptive‐ControlledPhasedArray

ACPO AssociationofChiefPoliceOfficers

ACPS ActionPlotSupervisor

Acq Acquisition

ACR AdvancedCombatRifle

ACR AerialCombatReconnaissance

ACR AirControlRadar



A‐CREDIT AutomatedCostResourceandDataIntegrationTool

ACRIM ActiveCavityRadiometerIrradianceMonitor

ACRV ArmouredCommandandReconnaissanceVehicle

Acs AgreedCharacteristics

ACS AirCommandSimulator

ACS AirCommandoSquadron

ACS AirborneControlSystem

ACS AircraftCross‐Servicing

ACS AirspaceControlSystem

ACS ApplicationControlStructure

ACS Armament

ControlSystem

ACS AssistedCarriageSystem

ACS AttitudeControlSystem

ACS AutomaticChannelSelection

ACSA Acquisitioncross‐serviceagreement

ACSA AlliedCommunicationsSecurityAgency

ACSA AssistantChiefScientificAdvisor

ACSA(C) AssistantChiefScientificAdvisor(Capabilities)

ACSA(N) AssistantChiefScientificAdvisor(Nuclear)

ACSA(P) AssistantChiefScientificAdvisor(Projects)

ACSA(R) AssistantChiefScientific

Advisor(Research)

ACSAS ArmyComma ndSupportApplicationSuite

ACSC2 AdvancedCommandand StaffCourse2

Acronym LongTitle

ACSE AssociationControlServiceElement

ACSM AdvancedConventionalStand‐offMissile

ACSM AirCommodoreSupplyandMovements

ACSM AssembliesComponentSparepartsandMaterials

ACSR ActiveControlofStructuralResponse

ACSSB AmplitudeCompandedSingleSide‐Band

ACSTB AirCommandSystemTestBed

ACSTP ACECommandandStaffTraining

Program

ACSU AirCombatSupportUnit

ACT AcquisitionandCommercialTeam

ACT ActiveControlTechnology

ACT AirCombatTraining

ACT AirControlTeam/Technology

ACT Air‐portableCargoTrailer

ACT AlliedCommandTransformation

ACT Anti‐CommunicationsThreat

ACT AreaCapabilityTraining

ACTCOST ActivityCostAnalysis

ACTD AdvancedConceptTechnologyDemonstrator

ACTEW

AcousticChargedTransportElectronicWarfare

ACTIS AdvancedCompactThermalImagingSystem

ACTO AttractivetoCriminalsandTerroristOrganisations

ACTS AdvancedCommunicationsTechnologySatellite

ACTS AdvisoryCommitteeonToxicSubstances

ACTS AirCommodoreTrainingSupport

ACTUR AviationTur bineFuel

ACU AccelerationControlUnit

ACU AdaptiveControlUnit

ACU AirChiller/ConditioningUnit

ACU

 AirborneComputerUnit

ACU AircraftControlUnit

ACU AnalysisControlUnit

ACU AntennaControlUnit

ACU ArtilleryComputerUnit

ACU AutomaticCallingUnit

ACU AvionicsControlUnit

ACV AcquisitionandCommandVehicle

AcV AcquisitionView

ACV AirCushionVehicle

ACV ArmouredCannonVehicle

ACV ArmouredCommandVehicle

ACVT ArmouredCombat

VehicleTechnologyProgramme

ACVT ArmouredCombatVehicleTracked

ACW AdjustedChargeWeight

ACWAR AgileContinuousWaveAcquisitionRadar

ACWS AdvancedColourWorkStation

AD AccidentalDamage

AD ActionData

AD AirDefence

AD AirDivision

AD Analogue/Digital

AD AnnoDomini

AD Area‐Denialmunitions

Acronym LongTitle

AD ArmamentDivision

AD ArmyDepartment

AD ArrivalDate

AD AssistantDirector

AD AssistantDirectororAirDefence

AD AuthorisedDemander

ADBISA AirDefenceBISA

ADSM AssistantDirectorServiceManagement

AD/ADE AssistantDirector/Armaments,DocumentationandEngineering

AD/ADRP AD/Airworthiness,DesignRequirementsandProceduresintheDPA

AD/Cycle

 Analysis andDesign(throu ghlife )toCodegeneration

AD/EngPol AD/EngineeringPolicyinDGES(Air)DLO

AD/IE AssistantDirectorInformationEngineering

AD/MR(Nuc) AssistantDirectorMaterialandResearch(Nuclear)

AD/OE AssistantDirector/OrdnanceEngineering

AD/QOI AssistantDirector/QualityOrdnanceInspection

AD/TC AssistantDirectorTridentCo‐ordination

AD/XJAM ArtilleryDeliveredExpendableJammer

ADA ActionData

Automation

ADA AirDangerArea

ADA AirDefenceArea

ADA AirDefenceArtillery

ADA AirDefendedArea

ADAC ASWDataAnalysisAcinctCentre

ADACS AirborneDigitalAutomaticCollectionsystem

ADACS AlarmandDistributedAccessControlSystem

ADAD AirDefenceAlertingDevice

ADAM AreaDenialArtilleryMunitions

ADAMS AirDefenceAdvancedMobile

System

ADAMS AirDefenceAnti‐MissileSystem

ADAMS AlliedDeployment&MovementSystem

ADAPS AutomaticDataAcquisitionandProcessing

ADAPT AcquisitionofNECandDabinettProgrammeTeam

ADAR AirfieldDamageAndRepair

ADARIO Analogue/DigitalAdaptableRecorderInput/O utput

ADARS AdaptiveAntennaReceiverSystem

ADAS AirborneDataAcquisitionSystem

ADAS AirfieldDamage

AssessmentSystem

ADAS AuxiliaryDataAnnotationSet

AdatP AlliedDataPublication

ADat‐P3 AutomaticDataProcessing(Standard)3

ADATSDT AirDefenceandAirTrafficSystemsDeliveryTeam

ADAU AuxiliaryDataAcquisitionUnit

ADAWS Action DataAutomaticWeaponsSystem

ADAWS Action DataAutomationWeaponSystem

ADAWW AssistantDirectorAboveWaterWarfare

ADAZ

 AirDefenceZone

ADBMS AirDefenceBattleManagementSimulation

ADBriC AirDefenceBridgingCapability

ADC AcousticDeviceCountermeasure

ADC ActionData&Control

ADC AdditionalDutiesCommitment(typeofreserveservice)

ADC Aide‐De‐Camp

Acronym LongTitle

ADC AirDataCom puter

ADC AirDefenceCommand

ADC AirDefenceCommander

ADC AnaloguetoDigitalConverter

ADC Analogue‐to‐DigitalConversion/Converter

ADC AnnualDelegateConference

ADC Armamen tDirectorsConference

ADC ArmyDoctrineCommittee

ADC AssessmentandDevelopmentCentre

ADC AssistantDirectorContracts

ADC AsynchronousDigitalCombiner

ADC(X)

 AuxiliaryDryCargoCarrier

ADC/WDO ActionData&Communications/WeaponsDelivery&Ordnance

ADCA AdvancedDesignCompositeAircraft

ADCAP AdvancedCapabilities

ADCAPARM AdvancedCapabilitiesAnti‐RadarMissile

ADCC Air DefenceControlCentre

ADCC Air DirectionControlCentre

ADCIS AirDefenceCommunicationand InformationSystem

ADCIS ArmyAirDefenceCIS

System

ADCOM AerospaceDefenceCommand

ADCON AdministrativeControl

ADCP AcousticDopplerCurrentProfile

ADCP AssistantDirectorCorporatePlanning

ADCS Air Data ComputerSystem

ADCT AircraftDataConfigurationTool

ADD AgencyforDefenceDevelopment

ADDC AirDefenceDataCentre

ADDS AdvancedDecoyDispenserSystem

ADDS AdvancedDigitalDispensingSystem

ADDS ArmyData

DistributionSystem

ADE AerialDeliveryEquipment

ADE AeronauticalDevelopmentEstablishment

ADEA ArmyDevelopmentandEmploymentAgency

ADECS AdvancedDigitalEngineControlSystem

ADEKS AdvancedDesignElectronicsKeySystem

ADELA AtlanticDevelopmentGroupforLatinAmerica

ADELT AutomaticallyDeployableEmergencyLocatorTransponder

ADEN ArmamentDesignedEnfired

ADESM AutomaticDataExtractionfrom

SignalMessages

ADEWS AirDefenceElectronicWarfareSystem

ADEX AirDefenceExercise

ADF AutomaticDirectionFinding

ADF AutomaticDocumentFeeder

ADFCC AirForceDefenceControlCentre

ADG Accessory‐DriveGenerator

ADG AircraftDeliveryGroup

ADGBS AirDefenceGroundBasedSystems

ADGE AirDefenceGroundEnvironment

ADGS AirDefenceGunSight

ADH

 AirDangerHeight

ADI AccountsDesktopInterrogator

ADI AirDefenceInitiative

Acronym LongTitle

ADI AttitudeDirectorIndicator

ADIB AirDeployableIceBeacon

ADIMP AdaImprovementProgramme

ADIRS AirDataandInertialReferenceSystem

ADIRS AirfieldDamageInformationandReportingSystem

ADIT AutomaticDetectionandTrackingUnit

ADITT AeriallyDeployedIceThicknessTransponder

ADIVS AirDefenceInter‐operabilityValidationSystem

ADIZ Air

DefenceIdentificationZone

adj adjustment

Adjt Adjutant

Adjt‐Gen Adjutant‐General

ADKEM AdvancedKineticEnergyMissile

ADL advanceddistributedlearning

ADL ArmamentDataLine

ADL AuthorisedDataList

ADL AuthorisedDemanderLevel

ADLBS ASACSDataLinkBufferSystem

ADLIPS AutomaticDataLinkPlottingSystem

ADLS AssistantDirectorLogisticSupport

ADM

AdaptiveDeltaModulation

ADM AddDropMux

Adm Admiral

ADM AdvancedDevelopmentModel

ADM AerodromeDesignManual

ADM AfricanDemocraticMovement

ADM AirDecoyMissile

ADM AsynchronousDataModem

ADM AtomicDemolitionMunitions

ADMD AdministrativeManagedDomains

ADMD AdministrativeManagementDomain

ADMEM AcademicDepartmentofMilitaryEmergencyMedicine

Admin Administrator/Administration

ADMIS

 ArmyDepartmentManagementInformationSystem

ADMT AssistantDirectorMovementsandTransport

ADMU AirDistanceMeasuringUnit

ADNAR AssistantDirectorNuclearAccidentResponse

ADNC AirDefenceNotificationCentre

ADNOCS AdvancedDigitalOpticalControlSystem

ADNP AssistantDirectorNuclearPropulsion

ADOC AirDefenceOperationsCentre

ADOP AdvancedDistributedOnboardProcessor

ADOPT Aerodynamic

DesignOptimisationforLongDuctNacelles

ADP AdmiraltyDrivingPermit.

ADP AirDefencePhilosophy

ADP ArabDemocraticParty

ADP ArmyDoctrinePublication

ADP AutoDataProcessing

ADP AutomatedDataProcessing

ADP AutomaticDataProcessing

ADP Automatic/AdvancedDataProcessing

ADPA American Defence Prepare dnessAssociation

ADPCM AdaptiveDifferentialPulseCodeModulation

Acronym LongTitle

ADPCM AdaptivePulseCodeModulation

ADPE AutomatedDataProcessingEquipment

ADPG AirDefencePlanningGroup

ADPMP(QA) AssistantDirectorProcurementManagementPolicy(QualityAssurance)

ADPS(SS) AssistantDirectorProgrammesandSupport(Strategicsystems)

ADPSO AutomaticDataProcessingSelectionOffice

ADQS AssistantDirectorQualityandSafety

ADQUAL AdditionalQualification

ADR Accident

DataRecorder

ADR AccordDangerousRoutier

ADR ActiveDecoyRound

ADR AirDataRelay

ADR AirDefenceRegion

ADR AirfieldDamageRepair

ADR AllocationDeficiencyReport

ADR(LS) AssistantDirectorResearch(LifeSciences)

ADR+ AdvancedDigitalRadio+

ADRC AdvancedDefenceRadarController

ADREFNo AdmiraltyReferenceNumber

ADRG ARCDigital

RadarGraphics

ADRG ARCDigitisedRasterGraphics

ADROWPU AdvancedDoublePassReverseOsmosisWaterPurificationUnit

ADRP AircraftDesignApprovalsRequirements&Procedure

ADRS AirfieldDamageRepairSqu a dron

ADRTIES AdvancedDigitalRadarImageryExploitationSystem

ADRU AdvancedDefenceRadarUnit

ADS Accre ditationDocumentSet

ADS AcousticDetection System

ADS ActiveDipping

Sonar

ADS AdvancedDeployableSystemsprogram

ADS AirDataSystem

ADS AirDefenceSystem

ADS AircraftDocumentSet

ADS Ammu nitionDeliverySystem

ADS ArchitecturalDesignStudy

ADS Astronomical Data Service s 

ADS Audio DistributionSystem

ADS AutomaticDefenceSystem

ADS AutomaticDependentSurveillance

ADS/PS AssistantDirectorProjectSupport

AdSAAMS AdvancedSurface‐

to‐AirMissileSystem

ADSAF AutomaticDataSystemfortheArmyintheField

ADSCM AdvancedShipCommunications

ADSI AirDefenceSystemsIntegrator

ADSIA AlliedDataSystemsInteroperabilityAgency

ADSL AsymmetricalDigitalSubscriberLine

ADSL AsynchronousDigitalSubscriberLoop

ADSM AirDefenceSuppressionMissile

ADSP AdvancedDigitalSignalProcessor

ADSR(CD)) Assistant

DirectorShipRefitting(CorporateDevelopment)

ADST AssistantDirectorSupplyandTransport

ADSU Air DataSensorUnit

ADT AdditionalDutyforTraining

Acronym LongTitle

ADT AdministrativeDelayTime

ADT AdvancedDisplayTerminal

ADT AirDataTerminal

ADT AirDefenceTechnologyprogramme

ADT AirborneDataTerminal

ADT AlphanumericDisplayTerminal

ADT AssistantDirectorTraining

ADT AssuredDeterrentTime

ADT AutomaticDataTransmission

ADT AutomaticDetectionandTracking

ADT3 AirDefenceTacticalTrainingCentre



ADTC ArmamentDevelopmentandTestCentre

ADTD AssistantDirectorTacticalDevelopment

ADTM AircraftDataTransferModule

ADTU AuxiliaryDataTransferUnit

ADU AirDataUnit

ADU AirDefenceUnit

ADU AnnotationDisplayUnit

ADU AutomaticDiallingUnit

ADU AuxiliaryDisplayUnit

ADU AvionicsDisplayUnit

Adv Advanced

ADV AirDefence

Variant

AdvSig AdvancedSignaller

AdvSig(S) AdvancedSignaller(Systems)

Advc Advice

ADVC AirborneDigitalVideoCassette

ADVCAP AdvancedCapability

ADVICE AnalogueandDigitalVideoIntegratorandContrast

Advn Adventurous

AdvnTrg AdventurousTraining

ADVON AdvancedEchelon

Advsr Advisor

ADW AreaDefenceWeapon

ADW AreaDenialWeapon

ADWRFS ArmamentDepotWeaponRepair

FacilityStatement

ADZ AirDangerZone

AE AdultEducation

AE AircraftEstablished

AE AssaultEchelon

AE AuthorisingEngineer

AEA AircrewEquipmentAssembly

AEA AtomicEnergyAuthority

AEA/SRD Atomic Energy/Safety&ReliabilityDirectorate

AEB ActiveElectronicBuoy

AEC AirElementCo‐ordinator

AEC ArmyEducationCentre

AEC ArmyEducationCorps

AEC

AssociatedEquipmentCompany

AEC AtomicEnergyCommission

AECB ArmsExportControlBoard

AECC AeromedicalEvacuationControlCell

AECC AeromedicalEvacuationControlCentre

Acronym LongTitle

AECM ActiveElectronicCountermeasures

AECMA AssociationEuropeandesConstructeursdeMaterielAerospatial

AECO AeromedicalEvacuationCoordinatingOfficer

AECU AdvancedEle ctronicControlUnit

AED AirEngineeringDepartment

AED Arms&ExplosivesDog

AED AutomatedElectronicDefibrillators 

AEDC ArnoldEngineeringDevelopmentCentre

AEDF AsianEconomicDevelopmentFund

AEDIT AircraftEngineering

Development&InvestigationTeam

AEDS AtomicEnergyDetectionSystem

AEF AirExperienceFlying

AEFSS AutomaticExplosion/FireSensingandSuppressionsystem

AEGIS AdvancedEngine/GearboxIntegratedSystem

AEGIS AirborneEarlyWarningGroundIntegrationSegment

AEGIS AirborneEarlyWarningGroundIntegrationSystem

AEI AustralianElectronicsIndustryAssociation

AEL AccessibleEmissionLimit

AEM Aviation

EngineeringandMaintenance

AEMI ArmyEquipmentManagementInstruction

AEMIS ArmyEquipmentManagementInformationSystem 

AEMS AviationErrorManagementSystem

AEN AlternativeELINTNotation

AEO AirElectronicsOfficer

AEO AircraftEngineerOfficer

AEO ArmyEstatesOrganisation

AEOOW AssistantEngineerOfficeroftheWatch

AEP ApplicationEnvironmentProfile

AEQB AirEngineeringQualifyingBoard



AER ApprovalEarlyRetirement

AERE AtomicEnergyResearchEstablishment

AERS Access/EgressRoadwaySystem

AES AeromedicalEvacuationSystem

AES Aircrew,EscapeandSurvival

AES ApplicationEnvironmentSpecification

AES ArmsandExplosivesSearch

AES AugerElectronSpectroscopy

AESB ArmyEnvironmental and SafetyBoard

AESITS AviationEquipmentSupportITSystem

AESOP AircraftEquipment

SupportOn‐LinePackages

AESP ArmyEngineeringSupportPublication

AESP ArmyEquipmentSupportPublication

AESS AlliedEnvironmentalSupportSystem

AET Awareness,EducationandTraining

AETG AdvancedElectronicTechnologyGroup

AETIWG AirEnvironmentThreatInformationWorkingGroup

AETMS AirborneElectronicTerrainMappingSystem

AEU AeromedicalEvacuationUnit

AEU AirborneElectronicsUnit

AEV

 ArmouredEngineerVehicle

AEV AssociationofExternalVerifiers

AEW AirborneEarlyWarning

AEW&C AirborneEarlyWarningandControl

Acronym LongTitle

AEWTF Air‐crewElectronicWarfareTacticsFacility

AF AdmiraloftheFleet

AF AirForce

AF AmphibiousForce

AF ArmedForces

AF ArmyForm

AF AttributableFaults

AF AudioFrequency

AFA AirForceAssociation

AFA AreaFirearmsAdviser

AFA AudioFrequencyAmplifier

AFA06 ArmedForcesAct2006

AFAAC

 AirForceandAnti‐AircraftCommand

AFAALC Air ForceandAnti‐AircraftLogisticsCommand

AFAAMS Anglo‐FrenchAir‐to‐AirMissile System/Anti‐airMulti‐spectralSeeker

AFAATC AirForce andAnti‐AircraftTrainingCommand

AFAP Artillery‐FiredAtomicProjectile

AFARV ArmouredForward‐AreaRearmVehicle

AFAS AdvancedFieldArtillerySystem

AFASD Air Force AeronauticssystemsDivision

AFASPO AirForceAutomatedSystemsProjectOffice

AFATDS AdvancedFieldArtilleryTacticalDataSystem

AFATL AirForceArmamentsLaboratory

AFB AirForceBase

AFB AirForceBoard

AFBMA Anti‐FrictionBearingManufacturersAssociation

AFBMD AirForceBallisticMissileDivision

AFBMO AirForceBallisticMissileOffice



AFBSC AirForceBoardStandingCommittee

AFC AirForceCross

AFC AirFreightCentre

AFC ArmedForcesCommittee

AFC AutomaticFrequencyControl

AFCAS Automati cFlightControlAugmentationSystem

AFCC AirForceCommunicationsCommand

AFCEA ArmedForcesCommunicationsandElectronicsAssociation

AFCENT AlliedForcesCentralEurope

AFCG AirForceCapabilityGroup

AFCMD AirForceContractManag ementDivision

AFCO ArmedForceCareersOffice

AFCPB ArmedForcesChaplaincyPolicyBoard

AFCS ArmedForces CompensationScheme

AFCS ArtilleryFire‐ControlSystem

AFCS AutomaticFireControlSystem

AFCS AutomaticFlightControlSystem

AFD Air FleetDivision/Department,DTEO

AFD Air ForceDepartment

AFD AutomaticFeedingDevice

AFDC

 AirFreightDistributionCentre

AFDE ArcticFuelsDispensingEquipment

AFDRG AngloFrenchDefence ResearchGroup

AFDS AdvancedFlight‐DeckSimulator

AFDS AirFightingDevelopmentSquadron

Acronym LongTitle

AFDS AutomatedFuelDispensingSystem

AFDS AutomaticFlightDirectorSystem

AFE AdultFurtherEducation

AFE AirborneForcesEquipment

AFE ArchaeologicalFieldEvaluation

AFE AuthorityFurnishedEquipment

AFED AvailableForceElementDay

AFEDDS AutomaticFireandExplosionDetectionandSuppressionSystem

AFES AutomaticFireExtinguishingSystem

AFESD AirForce

ElectronicSystemsDivision

AFEWC AirForceElectronicWarfareCentre

AFEWES AirForceElec tronicWarfareEvaluationSimulator

AFEX Anglo‐FrenchExchangemeeting

AFFAS ArmedForcesFinancialAdvisoryServices

AFFF Anglo‐FrenchFutureFrigate

AFFF AqueousFilm‐FormingFoam

AFFTC AirForceFlightTestCentre

AFG Afghanistan

AFG Anti‐FrogmanGrenade

AfgCC

AfghanCOINCentre

AFGL AirForceGeophysicsLaboratory

AFGS AutomaticFlightGuidanceSystem

AFI AnnualFormalInspection

AFIC AirForceIntelligenceCommand

AFIS AirForceIntelligenceService

AFIS AlliedInformationFlowSystem

AFLC AirForceLogisticsCommand

AFM AirForceManual

AFM ArmedForcesMemorial

AFMC AirForce MaterielCommand

AFMM

 AssistantFunctionalMachineryManager.

AFMM(M) AssistantFunctionalMachineryManager(Maintenance)

AFMM(P) AssistantFunctionalMachineryManager(Proc)

AFMM(PROC) AssistantFunctionalMachineryManager(Procurement)

AFMS AutomaticFli ghtManagementSystem 

AFNCP Anglo‐French‐NetherlandsCollaborationProgramme

AFNO AmphibiousForcesNotesandOrders

AFNON AlliedForcesNorthNorway

AFNOR AssociationFrancaisde

Normalisation

AFNORTH AlliedForcesNorthernEurope

AFNW AlliedForcesNorthWest

AFO AreaFlagOfficer

AFOLTS AutomaticFireOverheatLogicTestSystem

AFOPG AirForceOperatingandPerformanceGroup

AFOPS ArmedForcesOverarchingPersonnelStrategy

AFOPS ArmedForcesOver‐ArchingPersonnelStrategy

AFOSR AirForceOfficeofScientificResearch

AFP Armed

ForcesofthePhilippines

AFP AssaultFirePlatoon

AFP+ AssaultFirePlatoonPlus

AFPAA ArmedForcesPersonnelAdministrationAgency

AFPAK Afghanistan /Pakistan

AFPRB ArmedForcesPayReviewBody

Acronym LongTitle

AFPRO AirForcePlantRepresentativeOffice

AFR AccidentFrequencyRate

AFR AirForceRegulation

AFRES AirForceReserve

AFRP AramidFibreReinforcedPlastics

AFS AdvancedFlight Simulator

AFS AirForceStation

AFS AutomaticFlightSystem

AFS AutomaticFrequencySelection

AFS AuxiliaryFleetSupport

AFS AuxiliaryForwardSupport

AFS(H)

 AuxiliaryFleetSupport(withHelicopter)

AFS(N) AuxiliaryForwardSupport(Helicopters)

AFSARC AirForceSystemsAcquisitionReviewCouncil

AFSAT AirForceSatellite

AFSATCOM AirForceSatelliteCommunicationsSystem

AFSC AirForceSystemsCommand

AFSCF AirForceSatelliteControlFacility

AFSCN AirForceSatelliteControlNetwork

AFSD AirForceSpaceDivision

AFSED

ArabFundforEconomicandSocialDevelopment

AFSH Auxiliary,FleetSupport,Helicoptercarrying

AFSK AudioFrequencyShiftKeying

AFSONOR AlliedForcesSouthNorway

AFSOUTH AlliedForcesSouthernEurope

AFSTC AirForceSpaceTechnologyCentre

AFSV ArmouredFireSupportVehicle

AFT ArrayFunctionTester

AFTA AdvancedFirs tTerm Avionics

AFTI AdvancedFighter

TechnologyIntegration

AFTN AeronauticalFixedTelecommunicationsNetwork

AFTS Air‐techFirearmsTrainingSystem

AFU AirFiltration Unit

AFU AssaultFireUnit

AFV ArmouredFamilyofVehicles

AFV ArmouredFightingVehicle

AFVDet ArmouredFightingVehicleDetector

AFWAL Air ForceWrightAeronauticalLaboratory

AFWL AirForceWeaponsLaboratory

AFWS AirfieldFrost

WarningSystem

AG AdjutantGeneral

AG AirGunner

AG AntennaGroup

AG ArmyGarrison(US)

AG AttentionGetter

AGAI ArmyGeneralandAdministrativeInstructions

AGARD AdvisoryGroupforAerospaceResearch&Development

AGC AdjutantGeneral'sCorps

AGC AutomaticGainControl

AGCAS AssociationofGraduateCareersAdvisoryServices

AGCS AdvancedGuidanceand

ControlSystem

AGCW AutonomousGuidanceforConventionalWeapons

AGCW AutonomouslyGuidedConventionalWeapon

Acronym LongTitle

AGE AdvancedGraphicsEngine

AGE AerospaceGroundEquipment

AGE AircraftGroundEquipment

AGES AirGroundEngagementSystem

AGES/AD Air‐to‐GroundEngagement/AirDefence

AGETS AutomatedGroundEngineTestSystem

AGEX Anglo‐GermanExchangemeeting

AGF ArmyGroundForces

AGI AssociationforGeographicInformation

AGL AboveGroundLevel

AGL

 Aeronautical GroundLight(Ing)

AGL AirborneGunLaying(radar)

AGL AutomaticGrenadeLauncher

AGLS AutomaticGunLayingSystem

AGLT AirborneGunLayingTurret

AGM Air‐to‐GroundMissile

AGM AnnualGeneralMeeting

AGMA AmericanGearManufacturersAssociation

AGOG AirGroundOperationGroup

AGOUTI Systemforraisingpropellorcavitationspeed

AGPPE Advanced

GeneralPurposeProcessorElement

AGR AdvancedGas‐cooledReactor

AGRA AutomaticGainRangingAmplifier

AGREE AdvisoryGrouponReliabilityinElectronicEquipm ent

AGS AdvancedGroundStation

AGS AeronauticalGroundStation

AGS AircraftGeneralSpares

AGS AircraftGeneralStores

AGS Air‐to‐Groun dSurveillance

AGS Air‐to‐Groun dSystem

AGS Alliance/AirborneGround

Surveillance

AGS ArmouredGunSyste m

AGSS Auxiliaryresearchsubmarine

AGTS AirGunneryTargetSystem

AGV AssaultGunVehicle

AGV AutomatedGuidedVehicle

AGVT AdvancedGroundVehicleTechnology

AGZ ActualGroundZero

AH ArtificialHorizon

AH AttackHelicopter

AHB AirHistoricalBranch

AHB AttackHelicopterBattalion

AHCA AdditionalHousingCostAllowance

AHCP Ad‐HocCollectiveProtection

AHD AdHocDuties(typeofreserveservice)

AHdR AssistantHeadResettlement

AHE AmmunitionHandlingEquipment

AHEAD AdvancedHitEfficiencyAndDestruction

AHEM AssociationofHydraulicEquipment Manufacturers

AHIP ArmyHelicopterImprovementProgramme

AHIT AdvancedHoverInterceptTechnology

AHM Anti‐HelicopterMine

AHP AlliedHydrographicPublication

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Acronym LongTitle

AHQ AirHeadquarters

AHQ AlliedHeadquarters

AHQ AlternativeDCHQ

AHRS AttitudeandHeadingReferenceSystem

AHRU AttitudeandHeadingReferenceUnit

AHS AmericanHelicopterSociety

AHTOC AttackHelicopterTargetOperationalCharacteristics

AI AdministrativeInstruction

AI AirInterdiction

AI AirborneIntercept

AI AirborneInterception

AI ArtificialIntelligence

 AutomaticIdentification

AI2S AdvancedInf ra‐redImagingSeeker

AIA AircraftInterfaceAssembly

AIAA AmericanInstituteofAeronauticsandAstronautics

AIAAM AdvancedInterceptAir‐to‐AirMissile

AIAC ACCSImplementationAdvisoryCommittee

AIAG AutomotiveIndustriesActionGroup

AIAH AdvancedIntegratedAvionicHelmet

AIAIT ArmyIntelligenceandThreatAnalysis

AIB AdmiraltyInterview

Board

AIBU AdvancedInterferenceBlankerUnit

AIC AirIntelligenceCentre

AICORN AdaptiveIntelligentControlofRadioNetworks

AICP Anglo‐ItalianCollaborationProgramme

AICRO AssociationofIndependentContractResearchOrganisations

AID AgencyforInternationalDevelopment

AIDB Anti‐Intrusio nDefenceBarriers

AIDC AeroIndustryDevelopmentCentre

AIDLO AtomicandInternationalDefenceliaisonOfficer

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AIDS AcousticIntelligenceDataSystem

AIDS Acquire dImmuneDeficiencySyndrome

AIDS AdvancedIntegratedDisplaySystem

AIDS AirborneIntegratedDataSystem

AIDU Aeronautical InformationDocumentationUnit

AIDU Aeronautical InformationDocumentsUnit

AIEFSO AccidentInvestigationandEngineeringFlightSafety Officer

AIEWS AdvancedIntegratedElectronicWarfareSystem

AIFF AdvancedIdentificationFriendorFoe

AIFF AudioInterchangeFile Format

AIFFC AudioIntercha nge FileFormatplusCompression

AIFS AdvancedIndirectFireSystem

AIFTA Anglo‐IrishFreeTradeAgreement

AIFV ArmouredInfantryFightingVehicle

AIG AddressIndicatingGroup

AIG AddressIndicatorGroup

AIG AssistantInstructorofGunnery

AIG AutomaticIndicatorGroup

AII AccuracyImprovementInitiative

AIIM Association

forInformationandImageManagement

AIL AdvanceInformationLeaflet

AILA AirborneInstrumentLandingApproachsystem

Acronym LongTitle

AIM ActiveInertMissile

AIM AirInterceptMissile

AIM AirInterceptorMissile

AIM AirtrafficcontrolbeaconIFFMkXIIsystem

AIM AircraftInter‐phoneandMixer

AIM Anti‐InvasionMine

AIM ArmamentsInventoryManagement

AIME AircraftIntegrityMonitoringEquipment

AIMES AvionicsIntegratedMaintenance ExpertSystem

AIMIS Advanced

IntegratedModularInstrumentationSystem

AIMS AccidentInformationManagementSystem

AIMS AdvancedIntegratedMADSystem

AIMS AircraftIdentificationMonitoringSystem

AIMS ArcticIceMonitoringSystem

AIMS ArmamentsInformationManagementSystems

AIMS AttitudeIndicatorMeasurementSyste m

Aimval AirInterceptMissileEvaluation

A‐in‐A AppropriationsinAid

AINC ArmyIncidentNotificationCell

AINS AirborneInertialNavigationSystem

AIO ActionInformationOrganisation

AIP AcceleratedIncrementalProgression

AIP AeronauticalInformationPublication

AIP AgreedImplementationPlan

AIP Air‐IndependentPropulsion

AIPS AdvancedIntegratedPropulsionSystem

AIPT AdvancedImageProcessingTerminal

AIR AccidentIncidentRate

AIR AIRCommand

AIR AirInterceptRadar

AIR AnnualInfrastructureReport

AIR

 AreaOfIntelligenceResponsibility

AirCdr AirCommodore

AirMshl AirMarshal

AIRBALTAP AlliedAirForcesBalticApproaches

AIRNON AlliedAirForcesNorthernNorway

AirOpsCen AirOperationsCentre

AIRS AdvancedInertialReferenceSystem

AIRS AirborneIntegratedReconnaissanceSystem

AIRS2P2 AirSensors,SystemsandPlatformProtection

AirSH AirSupportHelicopter

AIRSONOR

AlliedAirForcesSouthernNorway

AIRSOUTH AlliedAirForcesSouthernEurope

AIRT Air‐to‐airInterceptorRada rTraining

AIS AdvancedInstrumentationSubSystem

AIS AeronauticalInformationService

AIS AutoIDSystem

AISD AdvanceInteroperabilityServicesDemonstrator

AISEC ArmyInformationEngineeringCommand

AISR AdvancedInit ialSparesRequirements

AISS AllianceforInformationSystemsSkills

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AISS ArmamentInterimStoresSystem

AISS ArmamentsInterimSupplySolution

Acronym LongTitle

AIT AdvancedIntruderTest

AIT AssemblyIntegrationandTest

AIT AutomaticIdentificationTechnology

AITAT ArmouredInfantryTrainingandAdvisoryTeam

AITT AssociationofIndustrialTruckTrainers.

AIU ActiveInjectUnit

AIU AirborneInstallationUnit

AIU AircraftInterfaceUnit

AIU ArmamentInterfaceUnit

AIU AudioInterfaceUnit

AIVA Association

ofInternalVerifiersandAssessors

AIWG AeronauticalInformationWorkingGroup

AIWS AdvancedInterdictionWeaponSystem

AIX AdvancedInteractiveExecutive

AJ Anti‐Jam

AJ Anti‐jamming

AJF AlliedJointForce

AJFHQ AlliedJointForceHeadquarters

AJM Anti‐JamModem

AJOD AlliedJointOperationsDoctrine

AJODWG AlliedJointOperationsDoctrineWorking

Group

AJP AlliedJointPublication

AJPO AdaJointProgramOffice

AJS AdvancedJammingSystem

AJT AdvancedJetTrainer

AK AvtomatKalashnikov

AKX ArmyKnowledgeExchange

AL AmendmentList

AL AnalogueLoop

ALxx Helicopter AlertState

ALA ArmyLi censingAuthority

ALAAVA AdvancedLightArmoured/AmphibiousVehicle System

ALAD AutomaticLiquidAgentDetector

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ALADEIN AssetsLiabilitiesAndDepotEquipment/InformationNetwork

ALARA AsLowAsReasonablyAchievable

ALARM Air‐LaunchedAnti‐RadiationMissile

ALARMS AirborneLaserRadarMineSensor

ALARP AsLowAsisReasonablyPracticable

ALARR Air‐Launched,Air‐RecoverableRocket

ALASIS AssignmentLedgerandAutomatedSalesInvoicingSystem

ALB Automatic

Load‐dependentBrake

ALBF AirlandBattleFuture

ALBM Air‐LaunchedBallisticMissile

ALC Air LogisticsCommand

ALC AlternateLogisticscontrolnumber(LCN)Code

ALC ArmyLearningCentre

ALC ArmyLegalCorps

ALC AutomaticLevelControl

ALCAM Air‐LaunchedConventionalAttackMissile

ALCC AirborneLaunch ControlCentre

ALCE ArmyListofClassified

Equipments

ALCM Air‐LaunchedCruiseMissile

ALCS AirborneLaunchControlSystem

Acronym LongTitle

ALCV ArmouredLand‐mineClearingVehicle

ALDC ArmyLogisticDevelopmentCommittee

ALDP AirborneLaserDesignatorPod

ALDS AcquisitionLeadershipDevelopmentScheme

ALDS AcquisitionLeadershipDevelopmentTeam

ALDT Administrative&LogisticsDelayTime

ALE ArbitraryLagrange‐Eulercode

ALE AutomaticLinkEstablishment

ALEBI Air/LandEnhancementforBFGIntelligence

Alert

 Warningthat anincidenthasoccurred

ALERTDECL AlertStage/StateDeclaration

ALERTS AirborneLaserElectronicwarfareReceiverTraining

ALES AuthorisedListofExplosiveStores

ALEX AutomaticLaunchingofExpendable's

ALF AtomicLineFilter

ALFENS AutomatedLowFlyingEntryandNotificationSystem

ALFENS AutomatedLowFlyingFlightPlanningEnquiryand

ManagementSystem

ALFENS AutomatedLow‐FlyingFlt‐PlanningEnquiry&NotificationSystem

ALFS AirborneLowFrequencySonar

ALFS AutomaticLow FlyingSystems

ALG ActionLearning Group

ALG AutonomousLandingGuidance

ALGMS AdvancedLaser‐GuidedMi ssileSystem

ALGOL AlgorithmicLanguage

ALGW AirLaunchedGuidedWeapon

ALH ActiveLaserHoming

ALI AdultLearning

Inspectorate

ALI AirLandIntegration

ALI AutomaticLine Integration

ALIS AutonomicLogisticInformationSystem

ALISS AdvancedLightweightInfluenceSweepSystem

ALL AdmiraltyListofLights

ALLA AlliedLongLinesAgency

ALLD AirborneLaserLocationDesignator

ALLDB AnalysisandLessonsLearnedDataBase

ALLOCATION Thebandoffrequenciesa vailablefora

certainequipment,theseareinternationallyclearedandform

partoftheInternationalTelegraphUnion(ITU)regulations.

ALLOTMENT Thelistoffrequenciesavailablefortheoperation

ALLTV AllLightLevelTelevision

ALM AirandLittoralManoeuvre

ALM AirLaunchedMunitions

ALM AirLoadmaster

ALMDS Airborne LaserMineDetectionSystem

ALMSS AirLaunched

MarineSoundSignal

ALMV AirLaunchedMiniatureVehicle

ALO AirLiaisonOfficer

ALOC Air LineofCommunications

ALOFT AirborneLightOpticalFibreTechnology

ALOOS AirLiaisonOfficerOffensiveSupport

ALOR AdvisoryLevelsofRelease

ALOS Airborne LightObservationSystem

ALOSH AirLiaisonOfficerSupportHelicopters

ALOTS AirborneLightweightOpticalTracking

System

Acronym LongTitle

ALP AmmunitionLogisticProcess

ALPOS Anti‐LaserProtectedOpticalSight

ALPS AccidentalLaunchProtectionSystem

ALPS AirLoadPlanningSystem

ALQA AutomaticLinkQualityAnalysis

ALRAAM Advancedlong‐rangeAir‐to‐AirMissile

ALRAD AirborneLaserRange‐finderAndDesignator

ALRI AirborneLong‐rangeRadarInput

ALRS Admiralty

ListofRadioSignals

ALS AcquisitionLogisticsStandard

ALS AdvancedLaunchedSystem

ALS AdvancedLifeSupport

ALS ArmyLegalServices

ALS AugmentedLogisticsSupport 

ALS AuxiliaryLighter

ALSAD AircraftLogisticsSupplyAndDemand

ALSG AirLogisticsandSupportGroup

ALSI ArmyLiabilityStaffingInstruction

ALSL AlternativeLandingShipLogistic

ALSP

AggregateLevelSimulationProtocol

ALSS AdvancedLogisticsSupportSite

ALSS Air‐LaunchedSaturationSystemmissile

ALT AdministrationLeadTime

ALT AirborneLaserTracker

ALT Altimeter

ALT ArmouredLaunchingTurret

ALT AttackLightTorpedo

ALTA AdvancedLightweightTacticalAntenna

ALTAIR ARPALong‐rangeTrackingAndInstrumentationRadar 

ALTBMD ActiveLayeredTheatreBallistic

MissileDefence

ALTE ApprovedListofTestEquipment

ALU ArithmeticandLogicUnit

ALW Air/LandWarfare

ALW Amphibious andLandWarfare

ALWT AdvancedLightweightTorpedo

ALYCAT AeromechanicsLynxControlandAgilityTestbed

AM AircrewManual

AM AmplitudeModulation

AM AnteMeridian

AM Anti‐Material

AM Application Manager

AM

AssignmentManager

AMA AdaptiveMulti‐functionAntenna

AMA AdvancedModernApprenticeship

AMA ArtilleryManoeuvreArea

AMACS AdvancedMulti‐AxisCueingSeat

AMAD AirframeMountedAccessoryDrive

AMANDA AmmunitionManagementAreaNetworkDepotAid

AMANDA AmmunitionManagementAreaNetworkedDepotAssistance

AMANS ArmyManagementServices

AMARV AdvancedManoeuvringRe‐entryvehicle

AMAS

 AlternateMainAccessSwitch

AMAS AutomatedManoeuvringAttackSystem

Acronym LongTitle

AMB ActiveMagneticBearing

Amb Ambulance

AMC AcceptableMeansofCompliance

AMC AcquisitionManagementCell

AMC Advanced Micro‐Electroni cs Converter

AMC AirMaterialCommand

AMC AirMobilityCommand

AMC AircraftManagementComputer

AMC Airframe/ArmamentModificationCommittee

AMC ArmyMaterialCommand

AMCA AirMovementandControlAssociation

AMCA Avionic

ModularComponentAcquisition

AMCAPS AffordableManufactureofCompositeAircraftPrimaryStructure

AMCB Army‐MarineCorpsBoard

AMCCOM Armamen tMunitionsandChemicalCommand

AMCM AdvancedMineCountermeasures 

AMCO AirMaintenanceControlOffice

AMCS AirborneMissileControlSystem

AMCS AlertMonitoringSystem Computer

AMCSA ArmyMaterialCommandSupportActivityOffice

AMD Ammunition

MarkingDrawing

AMD ArmyMedicalDirectorate

AMDI AcousticMissDistance Indicator

AMDP AeromedicalPanel

AMDR AutomaticMissileDetectingRadar

AMDS Anti‐Missile DiscardingSabot

AMDS AutomaticManoeuvringDeviceSystem

AMDS AutomaticMessageDistributionSystem

AME AirMovementsExecutive

AME AmplitudeModulationEquivalent

AME AngleMeasuringEquipment

AME AuthorisedMedicalExaminer

AMED

 AdvancedMechanicalEngineeringDemonstrator

AMEDP AlliedMedicalPublication

AMEPP AlliedMaritimeEnvironmentalProtectionPublication

AMES AdvancedMultipleEnvironmentSimulator

AMES AssistantManagerEngineeringServices

AMET AdvancedMilitaryEngineTechnology

AMET AdvancedMilitaryEngineeringTechnology

AMETS ArtilleryMeteorologicalSystem

AMEWS AutomatedMobileEWSystem

AMEX AmericanExpress

AMF ACEMobileForce

AMF AlliedMobileForce

AMF AttributableMissionFailures

AMF(L) AlliedCommandEuropemobileForce(Land)

AMF‐A ACEMobileForce‐Air

AMFCTS ArtilleryandMortarFireControlTrainingSimulator

AMF‐L ACEMobileForce‐Land

AMG AircraftMaintenanceGroup

AMG AntennaMastGroups

AMGOT AlliedMilitaryGovernmentofOccupied Territories 

AMH

 AlliedMessageHandling

Acronym LongTitle

AMHA AutomaticMessageHandlingAssistance

AMHMS AdvancedMagneticHelmet‐MountedSight

AMHS AutomatedMessageHandling System

AMI AccountingandManagementInformation

AMI AlternateMarkInversion

AMIDARS AirborneMinefieldDetectionAndReconnaissanceSystem

AMIDS AirborneMinefieldDetectionSystem

AMIEE AssociateMemberofInstitutionofElectricalEngineering

AMIK AutomaticTarget

RecognitionSystem

AMIPSC AircraftMaintenanceInformationProgrammeSteeringCommittee

AMIR Anti‐MissileInfra‐Red

AMIR AverageMonthlyIssueRate

AMIS AfricanMissioninSudan

AMIS AirMovementsInformatio nSystems

AMIS Anti‐MaterielIncendiarySub‐munitions

AMIS AutomatedManagementInformationSystem

AMIT AerospaceMaintenanceInformationTechnology

AML AdditionalMaternityLeave

AML

AdditionalMilitaryLayer

AML AirMemberforLogistics

AML AugmentationManningList

AMLCD ActiveMatrixLiquidCrystalDisplay

AMM AirworthinessMaturityModel

AMM Anti‐MissileMissile

AMN AdmiraltyManualofNavigation

AMNS AirborneMineNeutralisationSystem

AMO AirMovementsOperations

AMOP AmplitudeModulationOnPulse

AMOPS ArmyMachineReadable‐FormatOutput

ProductionSystem

AMOS ARPAMaulOpticalStation

AMP AdaptiveMissionPlanning

AMP AirMemberforPersonnel

AMP AlliedMinewarfarePublication

AMP AssistedMaintenancePeriod

AMP AviationModernisationPlan

AMPA AdvancedMissionPlanningAid

amph Amphibious

AMPO AssistantManagementPlanningOfficer

AMPS AutomatedMessageProcessingSystem

AMPS AutomatedMILSTRIPProgressionSystem

AMPSS AdvancedMannedPrecisionStrikeSystem

AMR AssistantMasterRigger.

AMRAAM AdvancedMediumRangeAirtoAirMissile

AMRAAM AdvancedMediumRangeAir‐to‐AirMissile

AMRAD Armament/MunitionsRequirementsandDevelopment

AMRAD AtomicMilitaryResearchandDevelopment

AMRAD AutomatedMessageRouting andDistribution

AMRAD AutomaticMessageRoutingAndDistribution



AMRE AeromedicalRoleEquipment

AMREP AmmunitionlogisticReport

AMRS AdvancedMaintenanceRecorderSystem

AMS AcquisitionManagementSystem

AMS AdvancedMissileSystem

Acronym LongTitle

AMS AerospaceMaterialsSpecif ication

AMS AirMaintenanceSquadron

AMS AirManagementSystem

AMS AircraftManagementSystem

AMS AleniaMarconiSystems

AMS AmericanMaterialStandard

AMS AntennaMatchingSystem

AMS ArmouredMortarSystem

AMS ArmyMedicalServices

AMS AutomaticMarkingSystem

AMS AutomaticMeteorologicalSystem

AMS AutomaticModeScheduling



AMS AvionicsManagementSystem

AMSAR AirborneMultimodeSolidStateActivearrayRadar

AMSAR AirborneMultimode/functionSolid‐stateArrayRadar

AMSAT AmmunitionStatus

AMSCREP AutomatedMessagingSystemsandCommcenReplacementEquipmentProgr amme

AMSG AirspaceManagementSteeringGroup

AMSG AlliedMilitarySecurityGeneral

AMSG AlliedMilitaryStandardsGroup

AMS‐H AdvancedMissile

System‐Heavy

AMSL AboveMeanSeaLevel

AMSO AirMemberforSupplyandOrganisation

AMSPAR TheAssociationofMedicalSecretaries,PracticeManagers,AdministratorsandReceptionists

AMSS AdvancedMulti‐SensorSystem

AMSS AutomaticMessageSwitchingSystem

AMT ActionMessingTeam

AMT AdvancedManufacturing Technology

AMTAT AirManoeuvreTraining andAdvisoryTeam

AMTD

 AdaptiveMovingTargetDetection

AMTE AdmiraltyMarineTechnologyEstablishment

AMTI AirMovingTargetIndication

AMTI AirborneMovingTargetIndicator

AMTN ActiveMatrixTwistedNematic

AMU AntennaMat chingUnit

AMU AuxiliaryMemoryUnit

AMU AverageMonthlyUsage

AMV AdvancedMarineVehicle

AMV ArmouredMaintenanceVehicle

AM‐VSB AmplitudeModulation‐VestigialSideband

AMW AdvancedMicrowave

AN AutonomousNetwork

ANA AdvanceNotificationofAmendment

ANA AfghanNationalArmy

ANA ArmyNavyAirForce

ANBCDO AssistantNBCDofficer

ANC AfricanNationalCongress

ANCA AlliedNavalCommunicationsAgency

AND AlphanumericDisplay

ANDVT AdvancedNarrow‐bandDigitalVoiceTerminal

ANEP AlliedNavalEngineeringPublication

ANF AtlanticNuclear

Force

ANG AirNationalGuard

Acronym LongTitle

ANI AutomaticNumberIdentification

ANLO AssistantNavalLiaisonOfficer

ANMI AirNavigationMultipleIndicator

ANN ArtificialNeuralNetwork

ANN AutomaticNeuralNetworks

ANO AbuNidalOrganisation

ANO AirNavigatio nOrder

ANODE AmbientseaNoiseDirectionalityEstima tor

ANP AircraftNuclearPropulsion

ANR ActiveNoiseReduction

ANRI AutomaticNetRadio

Interfacing

ANS AirNavigatio nSchool

ANS AirborneNavigationSystem

ANS AmericanNuclearSociety

ANS AutomaticNavigationSystem

ANSI AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute

ANSSM AssistantNuclearSupportServiceManager

ANSSM(DC) AssistantNuclearServicesSupport Manager(DesignControl)

ANT AirNavigationTrainer

ANV AdvancedNavalVehicle

ANVIS Aviator'sNightVisionImaging

System

ANZUK AustraliaNewZealandandUnitedKingdommilitary

ANZUS AustraliaNewZealandandUSAsecuritytreaty

AO AdministrativeOfficer

AO Army Officer

AO Army Order

AO ArtilleryObservation

AO AssistingOfficer

AO AuthorisingOfficer

AO Auxiliary Oiler

AO/MT AdministrativeOfficer/MotorTransport

AOA ActivityonArrow

AOA AirOfficerAdmin

AOA

 AirborneOpticalAdjunct

AOA AircraftOperatingAuthority

AOA AmphibiousObjectiveArea

AOA AmphibiousOperatingArea

AOA AngleOfArrival

AOA AngleOfAttack

AOA ArmyOperationalArchitecture

AOB AirOrderofBattle

AOB AircrewOperatingBrief

AoB AngleofBank

AOB AnyOtherBusiness

AOB ArcticOceanBuoy

AOB Automatic

Opticaltest‐Bench

AOC AdaptiveOpticalCamouflage

AOC AgreedOperationalCharacteristic

AOC AirOfficerCommanding

AoC AssociationofColleges

AOC AssociationofOldCrows

AOC AssumptionOfControl

AOCDAUs AirOfficerCommandingDirectlyAdministeredUnits

Acronym LongTitle

AOCMus AirOfficerCommandingMaintenanceUnits

AOCSus AirOfficerCommandingSignalsUnits

AOCinC AirOfficerCommandinginChief

AOCinCSTC AirOfficerCommandinginChiefStrikeCommand

AOCIS AirOfficerCommunications&InformationSystems

AOCM Advanced OpticalCountermeasures

AOCS Attit udeandOrbitControlSystem

AOD Area

OfDisplay

AOF AuxiliaryOilerFleet

AofD AngleofDeparture

AofP AngleofProjection

AofS AngleofSight

AOG AircraftonGround

AOI ArabOrganisationforIndustrialisation

AOI AreaofInterest

AOII AreaofIntelligenceInterest

AOM AccountingOfficerMemorandum

AOM AirOfficerMaintenance

AON ActivityOnNode

AO‐N

AdministrativeOffice,Navy

AONB AreaofOutstandingNaturalBeauty

AOO AnalysisOfOptions

AOO AreaofOperations

AOOI AreaofOperationalInterest

AOP AirbomeObservationPost

AOP AirborneObservationPost

AOP AlliedOrdnancePublication

AOP AreaOfProjection

AOPF ActiveOpticalProximityFuze

AOPL AdvanceOrderingPercentageLimit

AOPR AreaOf

PrimeResponsibility

AOPT AdvancedOpticalPositionTransducer

AOR AcquisitionOrganisationReview

AOR AcquisitionOrganizationReview

AOR AnnualOperatingRequirements

AOR AreaofOperationalResponsibility

AOR AreaofResponsibility

AOR AssaultOperationsRoom

AOR AuxiliaryOilerRefueller/Replacement

AORegt+STO AirOfficerRegimentandSurvivetoFight

AOS Add‐OnStabilisation

AOS Airborne

OpticalSensor

AOS AirfieldOperationsSupport

AOSA AirborneOpticalSensorAdjunct

AOSNI AirOfficerCommanding,ScotlandandNorthernIreland

AOSP ArmyOperationalShootingPolicy

AOSPP AirOfficerStrategicPolicy&Plans

AOT AssetOptimisationTool

AOT AutomatedOperationsTool

AOTC AssociatedOfficesTechnicalCommittee

AOTF Acousto‐OpticTunedFilter

AOU Area

OfUncertainty

AOV ArtilleryObservationVehicle

Acronym LongTitle

AOW AsiaOceaniaWorkshop

AP ActionPoint

AP AirPublication

AP AlliedPublication

AP AmmoniumPerchlorate

AP AmmunitionPoint

AP Anti‐Personnel

AP ApplicationProtocol

AP ArmourPiercing

AP AssessmentPhase

AP AuthorisedPerson

APA AdvancedPilotsAid

APA AllPoints Ad dressable

APA Amphibioustransport

APACHE AdvancedPhased

ArrayChemicalHighEnergylaserequipment

APACHE AnalysisofPacificAreaCommunicationsforHardeningtoEMP

APACHE ArmePropulseeAChargesEjectables

APAG AtlanticPolicyAdvisoryGroup

APAM Anti‐Personnel,Anti‐Material

APAR ActivelyPhased‐ArrayRadar

APART AdvancedPhasedArrayRadarTechnology

APB AcquisitionPolicyBoard

APB AirPortable

Bridge

APB AnalysingPrinterBase

APB AssessmentPhaseBoard

APC AirPollutionControl

APC ArmouredPersonnelCarrier

APC Armour‐PiercingCapped

APC ArmyPersonnelCentre

APC AutomaticPhaseControl

APC(L) AirPictureCompiler(Local)

APCBC Armour‐PiercingCappedBallisticCapped

APCOM AirPictureCo mpilation

APC‐T Armour‐PiercingCapped‐Tracer

APCT

‐BF Armour‐PiercingCapped‐TracerBaseFuze

APCU AlarmandPowerRemote‐ControlUnit

APD Amplitudephotodiode

APDS ArmourPiercingDiscardingSabot

APDS Armour‐PiercingDiscardingSabot

APDS‐T Armour‐PiercingDiscardingSabot‐Tracer

APE ArmourPiercingExplosive

APEI ArmourPiercingHighExplosiveandIncendiary 

APEP ArmourPiercingEnhancedPerformance

APERS‐T Anti‐PersonnelTracer

APES AzimuthPositionandElevationSystem

APEX AdvancedPhotovoltaicsandElectroniceXperiment

APEX AnalysisofPublicExpenditureStatisticsSystem

APFC Air‐PortableFuelContainer

APFD AutopilotFlightDirector

APFIDS Armour‐PiercingFragmentationIncendiaryDiscardingSabot

APFS AirPublicationsFormsandStationery

APFSDS ArmourPiercingFinStabili sed

DiscardingSabot

APFSDS Armour‐PiercingFin‐Stabilised,DiscardingSabot

Acronym LongTitle

APFSDS(P) Armour‐PiercingFin‐StabilisedDiscardingSabot(Practice)

APFSDS‐T Armour‐PiercingFin‐StabilisedDiscardingSabot‐Tracer

APG AberdeenProvingGround

APG ArmyPubli cationsGroup

APG AspectProjectGroup

APGM AutonomousPrecisionGuidedMunition

APHAZ AircraftProximityHazard

APHC Armour‐PiercingHighCapacity

AP‐HC Armour‐Piercing‐Hard

Core

APHCI Armour‐PiercingHardCoreIncendiary

APHCS AdmiraltyPilotage&HarbourControlService

APHCS ArmyPrimaryHealthcareService

APHE ArmourPiercingHighExplosive

APHEI ArmourPiercingHighExplosiveIncen diary

APHEI Armour‐PiercingHighExplosiveIncendiary

APHE‐SD Armour‐PiercingHighExplosiveSelf‐Destroying

APHIDS AdvancedPanoramicHelmetIntegratedDisplay

System

APHIDS AdvancedPanoramicHelmetInterfaceDemonstratorSystem

API AimPointInitiative

API AirPhotoInterpreter

API AirPositionIndicator

API AmericanPetroleumInstitute

API ApplicationProgrammeInterface

API ApplicationProgrammingInterface

API ApplicationsProgramInterface

API ArmourPiercingIncendiary

APIA ApplicationProgrammingInterfaceAssociation

APIC AlliedPressInformationCentre

APICS

 AmericanProductionInventoryControlSociety

APIHC ArmourPiercingIncendiaryHardCore

APIT ArmourPiercingIncendiaryTracer

APL Accreditationofpriorlearning

APL AllowancePartsList

APL ApplicationProgrammeLibraries

APLD AdvancedPassiveLocalisationDemonstrator

APLM Anti‐PersonnelLandmine

APLN Automati cPositionLocationNavigator&Reporting

APLS AdvancedProcurementandLogistics

Support

APLS AdvancedProcurementandLogisticsSystems

APM Anti‐PersonnelMine

APM AssociationforProjectManagement

APM AuthorityProjectManager

APMI ArmourPiercingMarkerIncendiary

APMS AutomatedPersonnelManagementsystem

APOBS Anti‐PersonnelObstacleBreachingSystem

APOD AirPortofDebarkation

APOD AirPortofDelivery

APOD AirPortofDisembarkation

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APOE AirPortofEntry

APOE AirPortsofEmbarkation

APP AlliedProceduralPublication

APP ApplicationPortabilityProfile

APP ArmourProtectionProgram

Acronym LongTitle

AppAdmin ApplicationsAdministrator

APPOEU AirPlatformProtectionOperationalEvaluationUnit

AppOp ApplicationsOperator

AppSpec ApplicationsSpecialist

APPC AdvancedProgrammetoProgrammeCommunication

AppID ApplicationID

APPLABS AppletonRutherfordLaboratory

AppSpec ApplicationSpecialist

APQ ArmamentsPlanningQuestionnaire

APR AirPhotoReader

APR AutoPowerReserve

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APR(F) AirPictureReporter(Force)

APR(L) AirPictureReporter(Local) 

APRE ArmyPersonnelResearch Establishment

APRO ArmyPayandRecordsOffice

APS AdaptiveProcessorSystem(sonar)

APS AdvancedFighterCrewProtectionSystem

APS AdvancedPlanningandSchedulingsystem

APS AerialPostSquadron

APS AirPlotSupervisor

APS AircraftPositionSensor

APS AircraftPreparedforService

APS AssistantPrivateSecretary

APS AutomaticPointingSystemorAirPlanningSystem

APSE AdaProgrammingorProjectSupportEnvironment

APSE ADAProgrammingSupportEnvironment

APSE ArmourPiercingSpecialEffect

APSE Armour‐PiercingSecondaryEffect

APSEC AdvancedPowerSystemElectronicControl

APSE‐T Armour‐PiercingSecondaryEffect

‐Tracer

APSI AircraftPropulsionSystemIntegration

APSOH AdvancedPanoramicSonar ‐Hull‐mounted

APSS AtlasPortSurveillanceSystem

APT AerospaceProjectTeam

APT Armour‐PiercingTracer

APTC ArmyPhysicalTrainingCorps

APTCI ArmyPhysicalTrainingCorpsInstructor

APTE AbramsPowerTrainEvolution

APU ArmouredPatrolUnit

APU AuxiliaryPowerUnit

APV

ArmouredPatrolVehicle

APV Auto‐pilotedVehicle

APWG ASMAPrioritiesWorkingGroup

APWG AssessmentPhaseWorkingGroup

APWT AnnualPerso nalWeaponTest

APX ExtendedAssessmentPhase

AQ AcceptanceQuestionnaire

AQ Al‐Qaeda

AQAP AlliedQualityAssurancePaper

AQAP AlliedQualityAssurancePublication

AQD AeronauticalQualityAssuranceDirectorate

AQL AcceptableQualityLevel

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AQL AdvancedQuick‐fixsensor

Acronym LongTitle

AQMS ArtificerQuatermasterSergeantMajor

AQRD AirQuartermastersReadinessDate

AR AccidentReporting

AR AirReconnaissance

AR AirRoute

AR AlliedReach

AR ArchitecturalRequirement

AR ArmyRegulation

AR AssaultRifle

AR/AAV ArmouredReconnaissance/AirborneAssaultVehicle

ARA AircraftResearchAssociation

ARA ArmyRifleAssociation

ARA Artillery

ReservedArea

ARALL ARAMIDReinforcedAluminiumALLoy

ARAMIS AmericanRequisitionsAndManagementInformation System

ARBS AngleRateBombingSet

ARC AdmiraltyRasterChart.

ARC AirRefuellingAndComms

ARC AmesResearchCentre

ARC AreaReprogrammingCapability

ARC ArmyRecoveryCapability

ARC ArmyReserveCentres

ARC AuthorityResponsibleCode

ARCADS Armament

ControlandDeliverySystem

ARCE AmphibiousRiverCrossingEquipment

ArcGIS ArcGeographicInformationCentre

ARCM Anti‐RadiationCountermeasures

Arcrw Aircrew

ARCS AcquisitionRadarandControlSystem

ARCS AerialRocketControlSystem

ARCS AutomaticRadioControlSystem

ARCS AutomaticReleaseConsentSwitch

ARCS(HCRF) AdmiraltyRasterChart(HydrographicChartRasterFormat)

ARD Acquired

RightsDirective

ARD AllRoundDefence

ARD Anti‐RadarDrone

ARD Applied ResearchTechnologyDemonstration

ARD AuxiliaryRepairDrydock

ARDEC ArmamentResearch,DevelopmentandEngineeringCentre

ARDNOT Automati cDay/NightOpticalTracker

ARDS AirborneRadarDemonstratorSystem

ARE AddressableRemoteEncoder

ARE AdmiraltyResearchEstablishment

ARE AirborneRadar

Extension

AREN ArmyRadioEngineeredNetwork

ARES ActiveReliefSensor

ARETS ArmouredRemotedTargetSystem

ARF AccreditationRequestForm

ARF AirReserveForces

ARFA AlliedRadioFrequencyAgency

ARG AmphbiousReadyGroup

ARGS AdvancedResolutionGunnerySimulator

ARH ActiveRadarHoming

Acronym LongTitle

ARH Anti‐Radar/RadiationHoming

ARI AirborneRadioInstallation

ARI Air‐powerResearchInstitute

ARI USArmyResearchInstitute

ARIC Air‐borneRadioandIntercomControlsystem

ARINC AeronauticalRadioIncorporated

ARJS Air‐borneRadarJammingSystem

AR‐L AirborneReconnaissance‐Low

ARLT AdministrativeRepairLeadTime

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ARM AdvancedRISCMachines

ARM AerodromeRetroreflectiveMarker

ARM Anti‐RadarMissile

ARM Anti‐RadiationMeasures

ARM Anti‐RadiationMissile

ARM ArtilleryRe‐armModule

ARM Availability,Reliability,Maintainability

ARM1 Armament1

ARM&T Availability,Reliability,Mai ntainability&Testability

ARMA AnnualReportofMaterialAccounted

ARMAD ArmouredandMechanisedUnit

AirDefence

ARMADAS Anti‐RadiationMissileAirborneDataAnalysisSystem

Armd Armed

ARMD Armoured

ARM‐D Anti‐RadiationMissileDecoy

ARMP AlliedReliabilityandMaintainabilityPublication

armr armour

Armr Armourer

ARMS AdvancedRadarMissileScoringSystem

ARMS AdvancedReconfigurableMissionSimulator

ARMS AdvancedRemoteMine‐huntingSystem

Arms Armaments

ARMS Armoured

Re‐supplyMaintenanceSystem

ARMSCOR ArmamentManufacturingCorporation

ARMVAL Anti‐ArmourVehicleEvaluation

ARNE ATMNetworkResearchEnvironment

ARNG ArmyNationalGuard

ARO AccidentResponseOfficer.

ARO ArmyResearchOffice

ARO AuxiliaryReadout

ARP AddressResolutionProtocol

ARP AerodromeReferencePoint

ARP AirRaidPrecautions

ARP AirReconnaissancePanel

ARP

Anti‐RadiationProjectile

ARP AppliedResearchProgramme

ARP AttackReferencePoint

ARPA AdvancedProjectsResearchAgency

ARPA AdvancedResearchProjectsAgency

ARPA AutomaticRadarPlottingAid

ARPANET AdvancedResearchProjectsAgencyNetwork

ARPS AcousticRangePredictionSystem

ARPS AdvancedRadarProcessingSubsystem

Arpt Airport

Acronym LongTitle

ARPTT Air‐RefuellingPart‐TaskTrainer

ARQ AutomaticRepeatRequest

ARR AuditRecommendationsReport

ARRADCOM ArmamentResearchandDevelopmentCommand

ARRC ACERapidReactionCorps

ARRC AlliedcommandEuropeRapidReactionCorps

ARRCACE RapidReactionCorps

ARRL AmericanRadioRelayLeague

ARROW ADPassistancetoRAOCand

REMEOperationsinWork

ARRV ArmouredRepairandRecoveryVehicle

ARS AdvancedRocketSystem

ARS AirReinforcementSquadron

ARS AlternateRouteSelect

ARS AttackRadarSet

ARS AutomaticReportingSystem

ARSR AirRout e SurveillanceRadar

ARSV ArmouredReconnaissanceScoutVehicle

ART AirRefuellingTransport

ART Air‐RefuellingTransport

Art Artificer

ArtAc ArtificerAircraft

ArtAv ArtificerAvionics

ARTADS ArmyTacticalDataSystems

ARTBASS ArmyTrainingBattleSimulationSystem

ARTCC AirRouteTrafficControlCentre

ARTD AppliedResearchTechnologyDemonstrator

ARTD ArmyRecruitment&TrainingDivision

ARTE AirRelatedTechnologyExploitation

ARTEMIS ArrayTechnologyforMIssileSeekers

ARTHUR ArtilleryHuntingRadar

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ARTI Aeronautical ResearchandTestInstitute

ARTS AgileRadarTargetSimulator

ARTY Artillery

Arty ArtilleryEquipment

ARTYSYS ArtillerySystems

ARV ArmouredRecoveryVehicle

ARW AirborneRotaryWing

ARW Anti‐RiotWeapons

ARWAR AdvancedRadarWarningReceiver

ARWS AdvancedRadarWarningSystem

AS AcceptanceStrategy

AS AcquisitionStream

AS AdaptiveSport

AS AirandSpace

AS AirStaff

AS AirStation

AS AirSuperiority

AS AirSystems

AS AircraftSupport

AS Air‐to‐Surface

AS AmmunitionStorage

AS Anti‐Scintillation

AS ApplicationServer

Acronym LongTitle

AS ArmamentStores

AS AssistantSecretary

AS AssociatedSupport

As&As Alterations&Additions

AS90 ArtillerySystemfortheNineties

ASA AdvancedSecurityAgency

ASA AdvancedSystemArchitecture

ASA AnalogueSignatureAnalysis

ASA AppropriateSuperiorAuthority

ASA ArmyScalingAuthority

ASAAC AlliedStandardisationAvionicsArchitectureCouncil

ASAC

 Air‐borneSurveillance,Air‐borneControl

ASAC AllSourceAnalysisCell

ASACS AirSurveillanceAndControlSystem

ASaCS AirborneSurveillanceandControlSystem

ASALA ArmenianSecretArmyfor theLiberationofArmenia

ASALM AdvancedStrategicAir‐LaunchedMissile

ASAM AdvancedSurface‐to‐AirMissile

ASAP Air‐borneSharedApertureProgram

ASAP AsSoonAsPossible

ASAR AdvancedSyntheticApertureRadar

ASARC Army SystemsAcquisitionReviewCouncil

ASARG AutonomousSyntheticApertureRadarGuidance

ASARS AdvancedSyntheticApertureRadarSystem

ASARS Air‐borneSearchandRescueSystem

ASAS AllSourceAnalysisSystem

AsAs AlterationsandAdditions

ASAT AdvancedSubsonicAerialTarget

ASAT Anti

‐SATellite

ASAT Anti‐SatelliteMissile

ASAT AvionicsSituationAwarenessTrainer

ASAV AirSafetyAssuranceVisits

ASB AllStationsBroadcast

ASBM Air‐to‐SurfaceBallisticMissile

ASC AccreditedStandardsCommittee

ASC AirSystemsControllerate

ASC AirspaceControl

ASC AlliedSubmarineCommand

ASC AnalyticalStudiesCommittees

ASC AutomaticSensitivityControl

ASC/PAM Advanced

SystemControl/ProcessorAndMemory

ASCA ArmyScalingandCataloguing

ASCA ArmyScalingandCodificationAuthority

ASCAIPS ArmyScalingandCataloguingAuthorityInitialProvisioningSystem

ASCB AircraftStandardCommunicationBus

ASCC AirStandardisationCoordinatingCommittee

ASCE AssuranceandSafetyCaseEnvironment

ASCETT AdvisoryScottishCouncilforEducationandTrainingTargets

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ASCII AmericanStandardCodeforInformationInterchang e

ASCL AdvancedSonobuoyCommunicationsLink

ASCM AdvancedSpace‐borne ComputerModule

ASCM Anti‐ShipCruiseMissile

ASCON AutomaticSwitchedCommunicationsNetwork

Acronym LongTitle

ASCOT AccountingSoftwareCatalogueOptions

ASCOT AirSupportCommandOnTransit

ASCOT AirspaceControlandOperationsTrainingsimulator

ASCU ArmamentStationControlUnit

ASD AdvancedSystemDevelopment

ASD AerospaceandDefence

ASD ArmsandServicesDirectors

ASD AutomaticStoppingDevice

ASDA Accelerate‐StopDistanceAvailable

ASDAP ArmySustainable

DevelopmentActionPlan

ASDAWC AircraftSelfDamagefromAirWeaponsCommittee

ASDC AlternativeSpaceDefenceCentre

ASDC ArmyStrategicDefenceCommand

ASDI AnalogueSimpleDataInterfaceset

ASDIC AlliedSubmarineDevicesInvestigationCommittee

ASDL Air‐borneSelf‐DefenceLaser

ASDP AdvancedSeekerDevelopmentProgram

ASDS AdvancedSealDeliverySystem

ASDs

ArmySupplyDepots

ASDU Armamen tSignalDataConverter

ASE AdmiraltySignalEstablishment

ASE AirSupportExecutive

ASE AircraftSupportExecutive

ASE AircraftSurvivabilityEquipment

ASE AncillarySupportEquipment

ASE AutomaticStabilisationEquipment

ASEAN AssociationofSoutheastAsianCountries

ASEM Anti‐ShipEuro‐missileconsortium

ASEMA AdvancedSpecialElectronicsMissionAircraft

ASEMS

 AcquisitionSafetyandEnvironmentalManagementSystem

ASES ActiveSonarforEntranceSurveillance

ASET AutomaticScoringElectronicTarget

ASETS Air‐borneSeekerEvaluationTestSet

ASF AdditionalSe condary Factors

ASF AeromedicalStagingFacility

ASF Anti‐SurfaceForce

ASF ArmyStandardFamily(shelters)

ASG ActiveShaftGrounding

ASG AirStudiesGroup

ASG

AirSystemsGroup

ASG Air‐borneSystemGun

ASG AssistantSecretaryGeneral

ASG AvailabilitySteeringGroup

ASGC AirSurveillanceandGunControlconsole

ASGC Air‐borneSurveillance,GroundControl

ASGW Air‐to‐SurfaceGuidedWeapon

ASGW Ant‐SurfaceGuidedWeapon

ASH AdvancedSe ekerHoming

ASH AdvancedSupportH elicopter

ASHE Approvalto

StoreandHandleExplosives

ASHFCG AirSystemsHumanFactorsCo‐ordinationGroup

ASI AccountingSystemsIntegrator

ASI AircraftStructuralIntegrity

Acronym LongTitle

ASI AirspeedIndicator

ASI AllSourceIntelligence

ASIC AircraftSystemsIntegrationCorporation

ASIC ApplicationSpecificIntegratedCircuit

ASIC ApplicationsSpecificIntegratedCircuit

ASID ApplicationSpecificIntegrateddevice

ASIG AviationSafetyImplementationGroup

ASIL AmericanSocietyofInternationalLaw

ASIMS AviationSafetyInformationManagementSystem

ASIP AircraftStructuralIntegrity

Program

ASIR AirspeedIndicator Reading

ASIS AdvancedScheduleInformationSignal

ASIT ArmamentSystemsIT

ASJ AutomaticSearchJammer

ASK AmplitudeShiftKeying

ASL AboveSeaLevel

ASL AppliedScienceLaboratories

ASL AuthorisedStockageList

ASLC AccruingSuperannuationLiabilityContribution

ASLO AccidentSiteLiaisonOfficer

ASLR Air/SurfaceLaserRanger

ASLS ArmyRecruiting&TrainingDivision(ARTD)StaffLeadershipSchool

ASM AdvancedSeaMine

ASM AdvisoryServicesManager

ASM AircraftSupportManagement

ASM AircraftSystemsManagement

ASM AirfieldSurvivabilityMeasures

ASM AirfieldSurvivalMeasures

ASM AirportServicesManual

ASM Air‐to‐SurfaceMissile

ASM Anti‐ShipMissile

ASM ArmouredSystemsModernisation

programme

ASM ArtificerSergeantMajor

ASM AttackSubmarines

ASMA AirStaffManagementAid

ASMA AirSystemsManagementAuthority

ASMD AntiShipMissileDefence

ASMD Anti‐ShipMissileDefence

ASME AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers

ASMI AirportSurfaceMovementIndicator

ASMS AdvancedSurfaceMachinerySystem

ASMS AdvancedSurfaceMissileSystem

ASN

AdvancedSecureNetwork

ASN‐1 AbstractSyntaxNotationOne

ASNE AmericanSocietyofNavalEngineers

ASNI AmbientSeaNoiseIndication

ASNR AirSeniorNationalRepresentative

Asnrc Assurance

ASO AirStaffOfficers

ASOC AirSupportOperationsCentre

ASOM AutonomousStand‐OffMissile

ASP ActiveServerPage

ASP AdvancedSignalProcessor

Acronym LongTitle

ASP AdvancedSoundRangi ngProgram

ASP Air‐baseSurvivabilityProgram

ASP AmmunitionStoragePoint

ASP ApplicationServiceProvider

ASPC AircraftSelfProtectiveChaff

ASPJ Air‐borneSelf‐ProtectionJammer

ASPO ArmyStandingOperatingProcedures

ASPR ArmedServicesProcurementRegulation

ASPRO Armamen tSupplyProvisioningSystem

ASQC AmericanSocietyof

QualityControl

ASR AcousticSelf‐Rangingsystem

ASR AirStaffRequirement

ASR AlliedStandardizationRequirement

ASR AnnualStaff Report

ASR ApproachSurveillanceRadar

ASR AutomaticSend/Receive

ASR AutomaticSendandReceive

ASR AvailableSupplyRate

ASRAAM AdvancedShort‐RangeAir‐AirMissile

ASRAMM AdvancedShortRangeAirto

AirMissile

ASRAO AdvancedSystemsResearchandAnalysisOffice

ASRAP AcousticSensorRangeAndPrediction

ASRAP ASWRangePrediction

ASROC Anti‐SubmarineRocket

ASRP AdmiraltyServiceRasterProduct.

ASRP ARCStandardRasterproduct

ASRP ArtillerySystemsResearchProgramme

ASRT AirsupportRadarTeam

ASRV AlternativeSourceofRelativeVelocity

ASS Afloat

SupportShip

ASS Ammunition StorageSites

ASS Anti‐ShelterSub‐munitions

ASS AviationSupportShip

ASSAM ActiveSensorsSystemAssessmentModel

ASSATS AdvancedShiptoShoreAutomaticTelegraphSystem

ASSATS AdvancedShip‐to‐ShoreAutomaticTelegraphSystem

ASSC AviationSystemsStandardisationCommittee

ASSESSREP AssessmentReport

ASSET AssociationforSchools,Science,

EngineeringandTechnology

ASSG AcousticSensorSignalGenerator

ASSID AcceleratedArmySupportSystemIntegration&De velopment

ASSIGNMENT Theactualfrequencybeingusedonacertainnetworkatacertaintime

AssltPnrWO AssaultPioneerWarrantOfficer

ASSM Anti‐ShipSupersonicMissile

ASSM Anti‐SurfaceShipMissile

ASSMs Anti‐SurfaceShipMissiles

ASSP

 AirfieldServicesSupportProgramme

AS‐Spec ArmamentSpecialisationSpecification

ASSS ActiveSearchSonobuoySystem

ASST Anti‐ShipSurveillanceandTargeting

Asst Assistant

ASSTASS AdvancedSurfaceShipTowedArraySurveillanceSystem

ASSW Anti‐SurfaceShipWarfare

Acronym LongTitle

ASSWG AirSystemSafetyWorkingGroup

AST AdvancedSimulationTechnology

AST AdvisorySupportTeams

AST AgreedServiceTime

AST AirStaffTarget

AST AtlanticStandardTime

AST AvionicsSystemsTrainers

ASTSYS AssetTrackingSystem

ASTWG AssetTrackingWorkingGroup

ASTA AircrewSyntheticTrainingAids

ASTABS Automated

StatusBoard

ASTAR AdvancedSeriesofTacticalAirDefenceRadars 

ASTAR Air‐borneSearchTargetAttackRadar

ASTE AircraftServicingToolsandEquipment

ASTEC Advanced SmallTurbi ne EngineCore

ASTM AmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials

ASTO AssistantSupplyandTransportOfficer

ASTO(N) AssistantSTO(N)

ASTOR AirborneStandOffRadar

ASTOVL AdvancedShortTakeOffVerticalLanding

ASTPA AreaSearchTacticalPlanningAid

ASTRAL AirSurveillanceandTargetingRadarL‐band

ASTRAL ASMA/SOMATransactionLink

ASTRID AmmunitionSystemTwoRevision&InteractiveDevelopment

ASTROS ArtillerySaturationRocketSystem

ASTT ActionSpeedTacticalTrainer

ASTT AttackSubmarineTeamTrainer

ASU Accom modat ionServices

Unit

ASU Accom modat ionStoresUnit

ASU AcousticSimulationUnit

ASU AutomaticSwitchingUnit

ASU AviationSupplyUnit

ASUs AccommodationServicesUnits

ASuW AntiSurfaceShipWarfare

ASUW AntiSurfaceUnitWarfare

ASuW AntiSurfaceWarfare

ASUW Anti‐SurfaceUnitWarfare

ASUW Anti‐SurfaceWarfare

ASUWC Anti‐SurfaceWarfareCommander

ASV

Air‐to‐SurfaceVessel

ASV Ammu nitionSupplyVehicle

ASV Anti‐ShipVariantradar

ASV Anti‐SurfaceVessel

ASV AuxiliaryandSpecialistVesselsIPT

ASVEH Air‐SurveillanceVehicle

ASVM Anti‐SurfaceVesselMissile

ASVU ArmySecurityVettingUnit

ASVW Anti‐SurfaceVesselWarfare

ASW AirtoSurfaceWeapons

ASW AntiSubmarineWarfare



ASW Anti‐ShipWeapon

ASW Anti‐SubmarineWarfare

ASW AreaSuppressionWeapon

Acronym LongTitle

ASW/SOW Anti‐SubmarineWarfare/Stand‐OffWeapon

ASWAC Anti‐Submari neWarfareAnalysisCentre

ASWACS Anti‐SubmarineWarfareAirControlShip/System

ASWC Anti‐SubmarineWarfareCommander

ASWD Anti‐SubmarineWarfareDirector

ASWDS Anti‐SubmarineWarfareDataSystem

ASWE AdmiraltySurfaceWeaponsEstablishment

ASWFA AntisubmarineWarfareFreeArea

ASWHQ

 AlternativeSubordinateWarHeadquarters

ASWT Anti‐SubmarineWarfareTrainer

ASXV Air‐launched ExpendableSoundVelocimeter

ASYD AirSystemsDefinition

ASZ AirSurfaceZone

AT AcceptanceTest

AT AdvancedTechnology

AT AdvancedTrainer

AT AirTransport

AT AllTerrain

AT AlliedTactical(Task)

AT AmmunitionTechnician

AT Antiterrorism

AT&E AircraftTest

andEvaluation

AT&T AmericanTelephone&TelegraphCompany

ATA ActualTimeofArrival

ATA AdvancedTacticalAircraft 

ATA AdvancedTestAccelerator

ATA AerospaceTechnologiesofAustralia

ATA AirTransportAssociationofAmerica

ATA AirTransportAuxiliary

ATA AtlanticTreatyAssociation

ATA AuxiliaryOceanTug

ATAAC Anti‐TorpedoAir‐launchedAcousticCountermeasures



ATAC Air‐TransportableAcousticCommunicationsbuoy

ATAC AllTerrainAllClimate

ATAC AllTerrainAmphibiousCarrier

ATAC AppliedTechnology AdvancedCompute r

ATACC AdvancedTacticalCommandCentral

ATacCS ArmyTacticalCommandSystem

ATacCS ArmyTacticalCommunicationsSystem

ATACDIG ArmyTacticalDigitalImageGenerator

ATACMS ArmyTacticalCommuni cationsManagementSystem

ATACMS Army

TacticalMissileSystem

ATACO AirTacticalControlOperat or

ATACS AdvancedTankCannonSystem

ATACS AdvancedTargetAcquisitionCounter‐fireSystem

ATAD AdvancedTowedAcousticDecoy

ATAF AlliedTacticalAirForce

ATAFCS Air‐borneTargetAcquisitionandFire ControlSyste m

ATAGS AdvancedTechnologyAnti‐GSuit

ATAR Air‐To‐AirRecognitiondevice



ATAR Air‐To‐AirRecovery

ATARS AdvancedTacticalAirReconnaissanceSystem

ATAS ActiveTowedArraySonar

Acronym LongTitle

ATAS AdvancedTargetAcquisition Se nsor

ATAS Air‐To‐AirStingermissile

ATATS AutomaticTargetAcquisitionandTrackingSystem

ATB AdvancedTechnologyBomber

ATBM Anti‐TacticalBallisticMissile

ATC AcousticTorpedoCountermeasures

ATC AcquisitionTrainingCell

ATC AirTrafficControl

ATC AirTrainingCorps

ATC AirborneTacticalCommunications

ATC

 AutomaticThreatCountering

ATC AutomaticTuningControl

ATCA AlliedTacticalCommunicationsAgency

ATCAP ArmyTelecommunicationsAutomationProgram

ATCC AirTrafficControlCentre

ATCCS ArmyTacticalCommandandControlSystem

ATCO AirTrafficControlOfficer

ATCOM USArmyTroopCommand

ATCRBS AirTrafficControlRadarBeaconSystem

ATCS AirTrafficControl

Subsystem

ATD ActualTimeofDeparture

ATD AdvancedTechnologyDemonstrator

ATD AgreedTargetDate

ATD AnnualTrainingDirective

ATD AuthoritytoDeploy

ATDB AirTargetDatabase

ATDD AcquisitionTrainingDevelopmentDirectory

ATDL ArmyTacticalDataLink

ATDM AsynchronousTimeDivisionMultiplex(er)

ATDS Air‐borneTacticalDataSystem

ATDSIA AlliedTacticalData

SystemsInter‐operabilityAge

ATDT AutomaticTargetDetectionandTracking

ATDU AcquisitionandTrackingDetectorUnit

ATDU ArmouredTrialsandDevelopmentUnit

ATE ArmyTrainingEstate

ATE AutomaticTestEquipment

ATESP ArmyTrainingEstateSalisburyPlain

ATEM AirTotalEngagementModel

ATEMS AdvancedThreatEmitterSimulator

ATER AdvancedTriple

EjectorRack

Aterr Anti‐terrorist

ATESS AdvancedTacticsandEngagementSimulationSystem

ATEX AppareilsdestinésàêtreutilisésenATmosphèresExplosible

ATF AdvancedTacticalFighter

ATF AirTransportForce

ATF AmphibiousTaskForce

ATFCS AdvancedTankFireControlSystem

ATFOC AirTransportForceOperationsCentre

ATG Anti‐TankGun

ATG Automatic

TestGuide

ATGM Anti‐TankGuidedMissile

ATGW Anti‐TankGuidedWeapon

ATH AutomaticTargetHand‐over

Acronym LongTitle

ATH AutonomousTerminalHoming

ATHS AutomaticTargetHand‐overSystem

ATI AirTargetIdentification

ATI AutomatedTechnicalInformation

ATIM AdvancedTechnologyInse rtionModule

ATIRCM AdvancedThreatInfra‐RedCountermeasuresSystem

ATIS Anti‐TankInfluenceSensor

ATIS AutomaticTerminalInformationService

Atk Anti‐tank

ATL AbovetheLine

ATL

 A‐in‐UTransactionListing

ATL AutomatedTapeLibrary

ATLAS AbbreviatedTestLanguageforAllSystems

ATLAS AdvancedTechnologyLADARSystem

ATLAS AssessmentToolforLandSystems

ATLAS AzimuthTargetIntelligenceandAcquisitionSystem

ATLIS AutomaticTrackingLaserIlluminationSystem

ATLJ AssaultTroopLifeJacket

ATLV ArtilleryTargetLocationVehicle

ATM AirTargetingMode

ATM AirTaskingMessage

ATM AirTrafficManagement

ATM Anti‐TacticalMissile

ATM Anti‐TankMine

ATM ApprenticeTrainingManager

ATM ArmyTacticalMission

ATM AsynchronousTransferMode

ATM AutomatedTellerMachine

ATMA AirTransportManagementAid

ATMC AirTransportMovementControl

ATMDS Anti‐TankMine‐Dispensing

System

ATMOS Ammunition,ToxicMaterialOpenSpace

ATMP AllTerrainMobilePlatform

ATMS ASWTrackManagementSystem

ATN ArmyTelephoneNetwork

ATO AirTaskingOrder

ATO AmmunitionTechnicalOfficer

ATO ApprenticeTrainingOfficer

ATO AssembleToOrder

ATO AuthorisedTelecommunicationsOfficer

ATO AuthorisedTelephoneOfficer

ATOC AirTacticalOperationsCentre

ATOC AlliedTacticalOperationsCentre

ATOPS AdvancedTransportOperationsSystem

ATOS AutomatedTechnicalOrderSystem

ATOTN AirTrafficOperationalTelephoneNetwork

ATOTN AirTrafficOperationsTelephoneNetwork

ATP AcceptanceTestProcedures

ATP Acquisition,TrackingandPointing

ATP AdenosineTriphosphate

ATP AgencyTrainingPlan

ATP AirTechnicalPublications

ATP AirTurbinePump



Acronym LongTitle

ATP AlliedTacticalPublication

ATP Anti‐TacticalPatriot

ATP ApplicationTestProgramme

ATP AttackPlot

ATP AustralianTechnicalPublications

ATP Automati cTrainProtection

ATP AvailabletoP romise

ATPFC Acquisition,TrackingandPointingandFireControl

ATPG AutomaticTestProgramGeneration

ATPG AutomaticTestProgrammeGenerator

ATR AcceptanceTest

Reports

ATR AdvancedTacticalRadarprogramme

ATR AirTransportableRacking

ATR AutomaticTargetRecognition

ATR AutomotiveTestRig

ATR/I AutomaticTargetRecognition/Identification

ATRA ArmyTrainingandRecruiting Agency

ATRAN AutomaticTerrainRadarAndNavigator

ATRJ AdvancedThreatRadarJammer

ATS AcceleratorTestStand

ATS AcousticTrackingSystem

ATS AdvancedTracking

System

ATS AerialTargetSystems

ATS AgileTargetSystem

ATS AirTrafficServices

ATS AirTrafficSystem

ATS AirTransportSupport

ATS AirTurbineStarter

ATS AircrewTrainingStandard

ATS Air‐crewTrainingSystem

ATS AppliedTechnologyServices

ATS AssistedTravelScheme

ATS AuxiliaryTerritorialService

ATS AviationTrainingShip

ATSA

 ArmyTechnicalSup portAgency

ATSC AdvancedTelevisionStandardsCommittee

ATSC AircraftTechnicianSupervisorsCourse

ATSO AutomaticTestSystemsOrganisation

AT‐ST Artillerysurveyvehicle

ATSU AcceleratorTestStandUpgrade

ATT AntiTorpedoTorpedo

ATT Anti‐TorpedoTorpedo

ATT ArtilleryTacticalTerminals

Att Attachme nt

ATT AutomaticTargetTracking

ATTD AdvancedTe chnology

TestDemonstrator

ATTS Air‐TransportableTowedSystem

ATTU AtlanticToTheUral's

ATTV AllTerrainTowVehicle

ATU AerialTuningUnit

ATU AirTreatmentUnit

ATU AircraftTargetUnit

ATU AntennaTuningUnit

Acronym LongTitle

ATU Authority toUse

ATUFT AircraftTakenUpFromTrade

ATV AllTerrainVehicle

ATV(P) AllTerrainVehicle(Protected)

ATVS Advanced TVSeeker

ATW AirTransportWing

ATW AreaTargetWeapons

ATWCS AdvancedTomahawkWeaponControlSystem

ATWM ArmyTransitiontoWarMeasure

AU AccessUnit

AUASS Automatic

UpperAirSoundingSystem

AUC AccountingUnitCode

AUF AugmentationForce

AUI AdvancedUserInterface

AUI AttachmentUnitInterface

AUM Air‐to‐UnderwaterMissile

AUM AllupMass

AUMB ArmyUtilitiesManagementBranch

AUP AcceptableUserPolicy

AUR AllUpRound

AURA AutonomousUnmannedReconnaissanceAircraft

AURORA AutomaticRecoveryOf

RemotelypilotedAircraft

AUS AboveandUnderwaterSystems

AUS AssistantUnderSecretary

AUS AssumedUsageSpectrum

AUS(EPF) AssistantUnderSecretaryofState(ExportPolicy

AUS(FS) AssistantUnderSecretaryofState(FleetSupport)

AUS(H&O) AssistantUnderSecretary(HomeandOverseas)

AUS(IL) AssistantUnderSecretaryofState(InfrastructureandLogistics)

AUS(SPPol) AssistantUnder

Secretary(ServicePersonnelPolicy)

AUSA AssociationoftheUSArmy

AUSCANUKUS AustraliaCanadaUKandUSEyesOnly

AUSLO AustralianLia isonOfficer

AUSO AssistantUtilitiesServi ceOfficer

AUSOM AutonomousStandOffMissile

AUSTACCS AustralianAutomaticCommandandControlSystem 

AUTEC AtlanticUnderseaTestandEvaluationCentre

AUTEC AtlanticUnderwater/

UnderseaTest&EvaluationCentre

AUTODIN AutomaticDigitalNetwork

AUTODIN AutomaticDistributionNetwork

AUTOVON AutomaticVoiceNetwork

AUV AutonomousUnderwaterVehicle

AUVS AssociationforUnmannedVehicleSystems

AUW AllUpWeight

AUWE AdmiraltyUnderwaterWarfareEstablishment

Aux Auxiliary

AV AirVehicle

AV AllView(s)

AV Anti‐Vehicle

AV AudioVideo

 Avionics

AvTech AvionicTechnician 

AVA AdaptiveVehicularAntenna

Acronym LongTitle

AVAD AutomaticVo iceAlertingSystem

AvailMgr AvailabilityManager

AVC AutomaticVolumeControl

AVCAT AviationCarrierAirturbineFuel

AVCAT AviationFuel(F44)

AVCI AssociationforVocationalCollegesInternational

AVD AtmosphericVehicleDetection

AVDS ArmouredVehicleDrivingSimulators

AVE Air‐borneVehicleEquipment

AVE AssetVerificationExercise

AVG Average



AVGAS AviationGasoline

AVGP ArmouredVehicleGeneralPurpose

AVH ArmouredVehicleHeavy

AVHRR AdvancedVeryHighResolutionRadiometer

AVI AudioVideoInterleave

AVICOS AvailableInCourseOfSupply

AVIM AviationIntermediateMaintenance

AVIP AvionicsIntegrityProgram

AV‐IT AvionicsInstallationandTest

AVL ArmouredVehicleLight

AVL AutomatedVehicleLocation

AVLB ArmouredVehicleLaunchingBridge

AVLF AirborneVeryLowFrequency

AVLP ArmouredVehicle‐LaunchedBridge

AVM AirViceMarshal

AVM Air‐borneVapourMonitor

AVM ApplicationVirtualMachine

AVM ArmouredVehicle‐Medium

AVMRL ArmouredVehicleMultipleRocketLauncher

AVP AdvancedVideoProcessor

AVP AirVehiclePerformance

AVR ArmouredVehicle‐Reconnaissance

AVR

 ArmyVolunteerReserves

AVR AutomaticVoltageRegulator

AVRE ArmouredVehicle‐RoyalEngineers

AVRS Air‐borneVideoRecordingSystem

AVS AdvancedVerticalStrike

AVS AirVehicleSpecification

AVS Automated VulnerabilityScanner

AVS Avionicsand Sensors

AVSCOM U.S.ArmyAviationSystem s Command

AVSP AvionicsSystemsPanel

AVT AnalogueVoiceTerminal

AVT Automatic

VideoTracker

AVT AuxiliaryAircraftLandingTrainingShip

AVTR AirborneVideocassetteTapeRecorder

AVTS ArmouredVehicleTrainingService

AVTUR AviationTurbineKerosene

AVUM AviationUnitMaintenance

AW AboveWater

AW AllWeather

AW AlliedWarrior

Acronym LongTitle

AW AmphibiousWarfare

AW AtomicWeight

AW AutomaticWeapon

AWACS AirborneWarningandControlSystem

AWADS AdverseWeatherAerialDeliverySystem

AWALS AmphibiousWarfareAirborneLaserSystem

AWARDS AdvancedWide‐AngleReflectiveDisplaySystem

AWARE AdvancedWarningofActiveRadarEmissions

AWB AirWaybill

AWBC AirWeaponsBallistic

Committee

AWC AirWarfareCentre

AWC Air‐WeaponsCentre

AWCCV AdvancedWeaponsCarriageConfiguredVehicle

AWCLS AllWeatherCarrierLandingSystem

AWCS AutomaticWeaponsControlSystem

AWDATS AutomaticWeaponDataTransmissionSystem

AWDREY AtomicWeaponDetection,RecognitionandEstimationofYield

AWE Air WeaponsEffects

AWE AtomicWeaponsEstablishment

AWES

AreaWeaponsEffectSimulator

AWESS AutomaticWeaponsEffectsSignatureSimulator

AWF AccumulatedWelfareFund

AWG AcceptanceWorkingGroup

AWG AirWeaponsGroup

AWG AmericanWireGauge

AWG ApplicationsWorkingGroup

AWG ArmamentWorkingGroup

AWGS ArmyWarGravesService

AWHE AirWeaponHandlingEquipment

AWHQ AlternateWarHQ

AWHQ AlternativeWar

Headquarters

AWI AdvancedWeaponInspection

AWILS AbbeyWoodInformation&LibraryService

AwIS AirworthinessInformationService

AWKWARD Operationforuseagainstswimmerattack(MISCEX840)

AWLS AllWeatherLandingSystem

AWNIS AlliedWarningNavigationInformationSystem

AWNIS AlliedWartimeNavigationalInformationSystem

AWO AllWeatherOperations

AWOC AlternateWarOperations

Centre

AWOL Absentwitho utLeave

AWOP AllWeatherOperationsPanel

AWR AirWeaponsRange

AWRE AtomicWeaponsResearchEstablishment

AWRS AirWeaponRangesScoring

AWRSO AirWeaponRangeSafetyOfficer

AWS AboveWaterScientist

AWS AbovewaterSystems

AWS Air&WeaponSystems

AWS AirWeatherService

AWS AmericanWeldingSociety



AWS AreaWeaponSystem

AWS ArmyWelfareService

Acronym LongTitle

AWSAS AllWeatherStand‐offAttackSystem

AWSEM Anti‐shipWeaponSystemEngagementModel

AWSM AcousticWarfareSupportMeasures

AWTLWG AboveWaterTargetLevelWorkingGroup

AWTM AboveWaterThreatManual

AWTSS AllWeatherTacticalStrikeSystem

AWW AboveWaterWarfare

AWX Allweatherfighter

AWX AllWeather

Interceptor

AX AttackExperimental

AXBT Air‐launchedExpendableBathythermograph

AXCON AxisController

AXP AlliedExercisePublication

B&C BacteriologicalandChemicalWeapons

B&C BiologicalandChemicalweapons

B&CE Building&CivilEngineering.

B&GS BombingandGunnerySchool

B/L BillofLoading

B2TC Batch2TRAFALGARClass

BA BatchelorofArts

BA

BreathingApparatus

BA BringAlive

BA BritishAirways

BA BritishAssociation(fortheAdvancementofScience)

BA BusinessAnalysis

BA BusinessArchitect

BA2000 BritishArmy2000(anewstrategyfortheArmy)

BAA BritishAstronomicalAssociation

BAA BroadAgencyAnnouncement

BABS Beam/BlindApproachBeaconSystem

BABT BritishApprovalsBoard

forTelecommunications

BAC BattlefieldAreaClearance

BAC BritishAircraftCorporation

BAC BusinessAssuranceCo‐ordinating 

BAC BusinessAssuranceCoordinator

BAC BusinessAssuranceCo‐ordinator

BACCS BackboneAirCommandandControlSystem

BACS BankersAutomatedClearanceSystem

BADD BattlefieldAwarenessandDataDissemination

BADGE BaseAirDefenceGroundEquipment

BADS Battlefield

AirDefenceSystem

BAE BehindArmour Effect

BAe BritishAerospace

BAe BritishAerospaceCompany

BAEE BritishArmyEquipmentExhibition

BAEMMA BrandtAero‐EngineModuleManagementAid

BAES BAESystems

BAFO BestandFinalOffer

BAGTT BattlegroupTrainingTeam

BAI BattlefieldAirInterdiction

BALMET MeteorologicalInformationrequiredforGunneryBallistics

BALO Brigade

AirLiaisonOfficer

BALTAP BalticApproaches

Acronym LongTitle

BALUN BalancingUnit(antenna)

BAME Black,AsianandMinorityEthnic

BAMP BaseAssistedMaintenancePeriod

BAMPS BOWMANAPACHEMissionPlanningSystem

BAOR BritishArmyoftheRhine

BAOS BasicArtilleryObserverSub‐system

BAP Bomb'sAnti‐Personnel

BAP BridgeAdapterPallet

BARB BoostedAnti‐RadarBomb

BARC Beach

AmphibiousRe‐supplyCargo

BARV BeachArmouredRecoveryVehicle

BAS BattleAttritionStudy

BAS(W) BritishArmyStaff(Washington)

BASCCA BreathingApparatusSelf‐ContainedCompressedAir

BASE BritishAerospaceSystemsEngineeringDiv

BASE BroadbandenvironmentallyAdaptiveSonarExperiment

BASEDAM BaseDamageReport

BASEEFA Atmospheres

BASEEFA BritishApprovalsServiceforElectricalEquipment

BASIC BeginnersAll‐purposeSymbolicInstructionCode

BASIS BudgetandAccountingStructuresInformationSystem

BASO BrigadeAirSupportOfficer

BASS BoatsandSeaSurvival

BAT BasicAviationTrainer

BAT BrilliantAnti‐Tankguidedanti‐armoursub‐munitions

BAT BusinessAnalysisTeam

BATCIS BowmanandTacticalCommsAndInformationSystems

BATCO Battle

Code

BATES BattlefieldArtilleryTargetEngagementSystem

BATMAN BATteryMANagementexpertsystem

BATNA BestAlternativeToNoA greement

BATNEEC BestAvailableTechniqueNotEntailingExcessiveCosts

BATNEEC BestAvailableTechniquesNotEntailingExcessiveCosts

BATR BulletsAtTargetRange

BATS BallisticAerialTargetSystem

BATS BattleAreaTacticalScenario

BATS

BattleAreaTacticalSimulation

BATS BiologicalAgentTreatmentSet

BATUS BritishArmyTrainingUnitSuffield

BAU BeaconAerofoilUnit

BAU BusinessAsUsual

BB BaseBleed

BB BaseBurn

BB BatteryBlock

BB Blow‐Back

BB Broadband

BBA BritishBoardofAgreement

BBC BritishBroadcasting Corporation

BBC Broad‐BandChaff

BBC

 Bromobenzylcyanid

BBC Built‐inBallisticComputer

BBCD Binary‐CodedDecimal

BBE BridgeBoatErection

Acronym LongTitle

BBGT Brigade&BattlegroupTrainer

BBGT BrigadeandBattleGroupTrainer

BBNC bayonet‐Neil‐Concelman

BBP BulkBreakingPoint

BBS BrigadeandBattalionSimulation

BBS BulletinBoardSystem

BBSAG BattleshipSurfaceActionGroup

BBTFM BathBristolTotalFacilitiesManagement

BBU BaseBleedUnit

BBV BloodBorneViruses

 BasicCheck

BC BatteryCommander

BC BayonetCap

BC BeforeChrist

BC BomberCommand

BC BusinessCase

BC BusinessContinuity

BC/WC BallisticComputer/WeaponController

BC2A BosniaCommandandControlAugmentation

BC2T BattlegroupCommandandControlTrainer

BCA BuoyantCableAntenna

BCAR BritishCivilAir‐worthinessRequirement

BCAU Backup

ControlandAudioUnit

BCB BroadbandCommuni cationsBus

BCC BatteryControlCentre

BCC BlockCheckCharacter

BCC BritishChamberofCommerce

BCC BusinessCommunityCo‐ordinator

BCCM BusinessChangeCommunicationsManager

BCD BinaryCodedDecimal

BCD BiologicalandChemicalDefence

BCD BulkChaffDispenser

BCD BuoyancyControlDevice

BCDP BusinessCase

DevelopmentPlan

BCE BaselineCapabilityEquipment

BCE BattlefieldControlElement

BCF BriefingCo‐ordinationFacility

BCF Bromo‐Chloro‐di‐Fluoromethane

BCH BootsCombatHigh

BCH Bose‐Chadhuri‐Hocquenghem

BCI BulkCurrentInjection

BCIP BOWMANandCIP

BCM BaselineComparatorModel

BCM BasicCombatManoeuvring

BCM BulkCurrentMonitoring

BCM Business

CapabilityManager

BCM BusinessContinuityManagement

BCMS BOWMANCommunicationsManagementSystem

BCO BombardmentControlOfficer(NGS)

BCOE BOWMANCommonOperatingEnvironment

BCP BatteryControlPost

BCP BattleCommandPost

BCP Business ChangeProgrammes

Acronym LongTitle

BCPT BasicCommunicationsProceduresTrainer

BCR BattleCasualtyReplacement

BCR Bomblet's CargoRound

BCS BallisticComputerSystem

BCS BaselineComparisonSystem

BCS BatteryComputerSystem

BCS BritishCalibrationService

BCS BritishComputerSociety

BCS BroadcastControlSegment

BCS BroadcastControlShip

BCSS BOWMANCommunicationSimulationSystem

BCT Battlefield

CommandTerminal

BCT BattlefieldCommandTrainer

BCTE BasebandControlandTrafficExchange

BCU BatteryComputerUnit

BCU BatteryCoolantUnit

BCU BirdControlUnit

BCW BinaryChemicalWarhead

BCWD BiologicalandChemicalWeaponDisposal

BD BaseDetonating

BD BombDisposal

BD BusinessDevelopment

BDEyeRep BeadyEyeReplacement

BDA

BattleDamageAssessment

BDA BombDamageAssessment

BDAR BattleDamageAssessment&Repair

BDD BritishDefenceDoctrine

BDE BOWMANDevelopmentEnvironment(UDT+Software)

Bde Brigade

BDE HQBrigade Headquarters

BDF BelizeDefenceForce

BDI BattleDamageIntelligence

BDI BearingDistanceIndicator 

BDIG BelgianDefenceIndustryGroup

BDL Bi‐stableDiode

Laser

BDLS BritishDefenceLiaisonStaff

BDM BunkerDefeatMunitions(USArmy)

BDM BusinessDevelopmentManager(MWCterm)

BDMT Bowman&DigitizationMilitaryTeam

BDMT BusinessDevelopmentManagementTool

BDO BombDisposalOfficer

BDR BaseDragReduction

Bdr Bombardier

bdry boundary

BDS BritishDefenceStaff

Bdsm Bandsman

BDT BOWTATDelivered

Training

BDTF BulkDataTransferFacility 

BDX BattleDamageExercise

BDZ BaseDefenceZone

BE BaseEjection

BE Belgium

BEAB BritishElectro‐technicalApprovalsBoard

Acronym LongTitle

BEAMA BritishElectro‐technicalandAlliedManufacturers

BEAR BeamExperimentAbroadRocket

BEAUTY Multi‐LevelSecurityDevice

BECTa BritishEducationalCommunicationsandTechnology

BEEO BattlefieldElectromagneticEnvironmentsOffice

BEES BasicECMEnvironmentSimulator

BEF BritishExpedi tionaryForce

BELO BelgianLiaisonOfficer

BELPA BondandEtchSOIforLow

PowerApplications

BEM BusinessExcellenceModel

BEMA BritishEquipmentManufacturersAssociation

BEME BrigadeElectricaland MechanicalEngineer

BEMS BuildingEnergyManagementSystem

BENECHAN BENELUX‐SubAreaChannel

BENELUX Belgium,NetherlandsandLuxembourg

BER BeyondEconomicRepair

BER BeyondEconomicalRepair(MRPII)

BER BITErrorRate

BERP BritishExperimentalRotorProgramme

BERP BritishExperimentalRotorProject

BERR BattlewinningEquipmentReliabilityReturn

BERT BitErrorRateTester

BES Budget EstimateSubmission

BESD BaseEnvironmentalSupportDepartment.

BESOI BondandEtchSiliconOnInsulator

BET BestEstimatedTrajectory

BETA BattlefieldExploitationandTargetAcquisition

BEU BulkEncryptionUnit

BEV BillionElectronVolt

BEWO

 BrigadeEngineerWarrantOfficer

BF BaseFuzed

BF BringForward

BFAP BritishForcesArabianPeninsula 

BFBS BritishForcesBroadcastingService

BFC BritishForcesCyprus

BFD Bearing/FrequencyDisplay

BFDAS BasicFlightDataAcquisitionSystem

BFES BritishFamiliesEducationService

BFFI BritishForcesFalklandIslands

BFG BritishForcesGermany

BFHK

BritishForcesHongKong

BFIS BulkFuelsInventorySolution

BFM Battlefieldmissions

BFN Beam‐FormingNetwork

BFO BeatFrequencyOscillation

BFP BearingFrequencyPlot

BFPO BritishForcesPostOffice

BFPQ BlockFloatingPointQuantisation

BFSA BlueForceSituationalAwareness

BFSAI BritishForcesSouthernAtlanticIslands

BFT BasicFitness Test/Trainin g



BFT BinaryFileTransfer

BFT BlueForceTracking

Acronym LongTitle

BFT BulkFuelTransporter

BFTA BulkFuelTankAssembly

BFU BattlefieldUtilities

BFV BradleyFightingVehicle

BG BattleGroup

BG BombGroup

BGE BattleGroupEngineer

BGE BOWMANGatewayEquipment

BGHE BusinessGasHomeEnergyLtd

BGM BasicGradeMessage

BGP BorderGatewayProtocol

BGR BOWMANGatewayRouter



BGT BritishGasTradingLtd

BGTI BattleGroupThermalImaging

BGTI BattlegroupThermalImager

BGTU BattlegroupTrainingUnit

bhd Beach‐head

BHJ BlackHole Jamming

BHMD binocularHMD

BHN BrinnelHardnessNumber

BHP BrakeHorsepower

BHQ BattalionHeadquarters

BIB Business ImprovementBoard

BICC BattlefieldInitialCoreCapability

BICES BattlefieldInformation 

CollectionandExploitationSystem

BICS BattlefieldInformationandCommandSystem

BICS BattlefieldInformationandControlSystem

BID BritishIndustrialDevelopment

BID BritishInterDepartmental(cryptoequipment)

BIDS BattlefieldInformationDistributionSystem

BIDS BOWMANInformationDistributionSystem

BIFF BattlefieldIdentificationFriendorFoe

BIFFU BankingInsuranceandFinanceUnion

BIFRONS BatchedInformation

ForRNOverseasNotificationSystem

BII Battlefield InformationInfrastructure

BIKINI AlertSystemforTerroristThreats

BIL BurstIlluminationLaser(sensor)

BILL Bofors,Infantry,LightandLethal

BIM BallisticInterceptMissile

BIMS BattleInformationManagementSystem

BIOS BasicInputOutputSystem

BIP BlownInPlace(minefields)

BIP BusinessImprovementProgramme

BIR

BiennialInfrastructureReview

BIR Business ImprovementRequest

BIRADS Bi‐staticReceiverAndDisplaySystem

BIRIS BattlefieldInoculationRemoteInitiationSystem

BIS BattlefieldInformationSystem

BIS BuiltinSpare

BIS BulkIssueStore

BIS BusinessInformationSystem

BIS BusinessInformationSystems

BISA BattlefieldInformationSystemApplication

Acronym LongTitle

BISA BattlefieldInformationSystemsArchitecture

BISDN BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork

B‐ISDN Broadband‐IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork

BISM BusinessInformationSystemManager

BISPA BritishIndependentSteelProductsAssociation

BIST Built‐InSystem/SelfTest

BIT Binarydigit

BIT BuiltInTest

BIT Built‐InTest

BIT BusinessImprovement

Team

BITC BusinessintheCommunity

BITE Build‐inTestEquipment

BITE BuiltInTestEquipment

BITES BuiltInTestSignals

BITS BasicInformationTechnologySkills

BITS BinaryInformationTechnologySystem

BIWMS BaseInventory&WarehouseManagementServices

BJA BaselineJammingAssets

Bk Barrack

BK BatteryCaptain

BKEP Boostedkinetic

EnergyPenetrator

BKI BatchKeyIndicator

BL Blank

BL BombLine

BL BottomLine

BL BreechLoading

BL ButtockLine

BLA BatchLotAcceptance

BLAMS BarrelLaunchedAdaptiveMunitions

BLB Base/BottomLevel

BLBH BasicLevelBudgetHolder

BLD BOWMANLandDigitization

Bldg Building.

BLink BusinessLink

BLIS BOWMANLogisticInformationSystem



BLISAdmin BowmanLogisticsInformationSystemAdministrator

BLISK BladeplusDiskfabricatedinonepiece(turbine)

BLISOp BowmanLogisticsInformationSystemOperator

BLITS BetaLightedInfantryTelescopeSystem

BLO BinaryLargeObjects

BLO BranchLiaisonOfficer(CHOtS)

BLOS BeyondLineOfSight

BLP BackLoadingPoint

BLPG BulkLoadedLiquidPropellant

Gun

BLR BeyondLocalrepair

BLS BasicLifeSupport

BLT BriefingandLiaisonTeam

BLT BritishLiaisonTeam

BL‐T BlankTracer

BLU BombLiveUnit

BLUH BattlefieldLightUtilityHelicopter

BM BandMaster

BM BattleManagement

Acronym LongTitle

BM BerthingManager.

BM Bosun'sMate

BM BrigadeMajor

BM Business Modelling

BMA BatteryManoeuvreArea

BMA BenefitsandMoneyAdvice

BMA BrigadeMaintenanceArea

BMA BritishMedicalAssociation

BMC BenchMaintenanceComponents

BMC3 BattleManagementCommandControlandCommunications

BMCC BritishMetalCastingsCouncil

BMD BallisticMissile

Defence

BMDO BallisticMissileDefenceOffice/Organisation

BMDSC BallisticMissileDefenceSystemsCommand

BMDT BOWMANManagementDataTerminal

BME BasicMassEmpty

BMEC BritishMarineEquipmentCouncil

BMETS BattlefieldMeteorologicalSystem

BMEWS BallisticMissilesEarlyWarningSystem

BMF BelgianMechanicalFabrication

BMH BritishMilitaryHospital

BMM BattleModelModule

BMMG British

MicrocomputerManufacturersGroup

BMMS BattlefieldMissionManagementSystem

BMO BallisticMissileOrganisation

BMP BaseMaintenancePeriod

BMP BitMappedPicture

BMP BITMAP

BMP LandForcesBattlefieldMaintenancePanel

BMRA BrigadeMajorRA

BMS BattalionMortarSystem

BMS BattlefieldManagementSystem

BMS BureauMilitairedeStandardisation

BMS BuriedMineSonar

BMS Business

ManagementSystem

BMTR BasicMarksmanshipTrai ningRange

BMTS BallisticMissileTargetSystem

BMU BubbleMemoryUnit

BMWC BasicMaintenanceWorkCard

Bn Battalion

BN BelgianNavy

BNA BritishNavalAttach[M1]é

BNAU BOWMANNetworkAccessUnit

BNC BayonetNetCoupler(RFconnecter)

BNCE BrazilianNavalCommissioninEurope

BNEA BritishNaval

EquipmentAssociation

BNFplc BritishNuclearFuels

BNFMF Britishnon‐ferrousMetalsFederation

BNG BritishNationalGrid

BNRID BasicNetRadioInterfaceDevice

BNS BILLNightSight

BNS BOWMANNetworkServices

BNS BritishNavalStaff

Acronym LongTitle

BNSA BaseNuclearSafetyAgency

BNSC BritishNationalSpaceCentre

BNSO BaseNuclearSafetyOrganisation.

BOA BasicOrderingAgreement

BOA BroadOceanArea

BOAT BywayOpentoAllTraffic

BOB BestOfBreed

BOBS Beacon‐OnlyBombingSystem

BOC BaseOperatingCentre

BOC Brought/BringOnCharge



BOCV BatteryOperationsCentreVehicle

BOD BiologicalOxygenDemand

BODMS BaseOrdnanceDepotManagementSystem

BOE BureauOfExplosives

BOFORS ASWmortarsystem

Bogeytime Timeinwhichsomethingshouldbeachieved

BOI BalanceOfInvestment

BOI BoardOfInquiry

BOI BoforsOptronicFire‐controlInstrument

BoIT BalanceofInvestment

Tool

BOL BearingOnlyLaunch

BOLD BattlefieldOperationsLaserDesignator

BOM BillOfMaterial(MRPII)

BOM BreachofMoratorium

BOMBREP BombReport

BONUS BudgetandOrganisationUINSystem

BOO BoardofOfficers

BOOKWORM ITSystem‐transferofprintontoopticaldisc

BOP BalanceofPayments

BOP BearingsOnlyPlot

BOS90 Grenade,

BuoyantOrangeSmoke,90Second

BOSC BaseOperatingandSupportCosts

BOSC BaseOperationServicesContractor

BOSS BattalionOperatedSurveillanceSystem

BOSS BureauofStateSecurity

BOST BasicOperationalSeaTraining

BOTB BritishOvers easTradeBoard

BOW BasicOperatingWeight

BOWMAN BearerforDigitalCommunications:futuretacticalcombatnetradio

fortheUK;replacesCLANSMAN

in2000+

BOWO BrigadeOrdnanceWarrantOfficer

BOWTAG BOWMANTrainingAdvisoryGroup

BOWTAT BOWMANTr ainingandAdvisoryTeam

BP BlackPowder

BP BusinessProcess

BPA BattlefieldPsychologicalActivities

BPA BritishPortsAssociation

BPA BusinessProcessAssurance

BPD BoundaryProtectionDevice

BPDMS BasePointDefenceMissileSystem



BPE BomberPenetrationEvaluation

BPEO BestPracticableEnvironmentalOption

BPFM Building&PropertyFacilities Management

Acronym LongTitle

BPG BusinessProcessGuide

BPI BitsPerInch

BPICS BritishProductionInventoryControlSociety

BPIF BritishPrintingIndustriesFederation

BPL BasicPriorityList

BPM BestPracticableMeans

BPM BusinessProcessManagement

BPM BusinessProcessManager

BPM BusinessProcessModel

BPO BusinessProcessOfficer

BPO BusinessProcessOption

BPPR

 BusinessProceduresandProcessReview

BPR BusinessProcessRe‐Design

BPR BusinessProcessReengineering

BPR BusinessProcessRe‐engineering

BPR BypassRatio

bps Bitspersecond

BPSK BinaryPhaseShiftKeying

BPSK Bi‐phaseShiftKeying

BPSO BlindPilotageSafetyOfficer

BPSS BaselinePersonnelSecurityStandard

BPT BusinessProcessTeam

BPTE BeamPatternTestEquipment

BPWG BusinessProcessWorkingGroup

BQMS BatteryQuartermasterSergeant

BQS BOWMANQualityofService

BR BeyondRepair

BR BooksofReference

BR BritishCommonwealth

BR BusinessRequirement

BR BusinessResilience

BR BusinessRule(asusedinB usinessUseCases)

BR(F) BookofReference(Microfiche).



BRACI(I) Biological,Radiological&ChemicalIS(Integrated)

BRACIS BiologicalRadiologicalandChemicalInformationSystem

BRAMIS BattleReadinessAutomatedManagementInformation

BRASS BroadcastandShipShore

BRAT BasingRepairAndTanking

BRAVE BoeingRoboticAirVehicle

BRC BritishRetailConsortium

BRDEC BelvoirResearch,DevelopmentandEngineeringCentre

BRDL BabcockRosythDefence

Limited

BRE BattlefieldRecoveryandEvacuation

BRE BuildingResearchEstablishment

BRECSU BuildingResearchEnergyConservationSupportUnit

BREEAM BuildingResearchEstablishmentEnvironmentalAssessmentMethod

BRENT Digitalterminalencryptiondevice

BRH BattlefieldReconnaissanceHelicopter

BRI BasicRateInterface

BRIC BrigadeandRegimentalIntelligenceCourse

Brig Brigadier

Brig‐Gen Brigadier‐General

BRISC Bi

‐polar/BiCMOSreducedinstructionsetcomputer

Acronym LongTitle

BRITE BasicResearchinIndustrialTechnologiesforEuro

BRITFOR BritishForces

BRITMISS BritishMaritimeIntelligenceSupportSystem

BRM BasicReferenceModel

BRM Beaconradarmode

BRMP BenefitsRealisationManagementBoard

BRNC BritanniaRoyalNavalCollege

BRNC BritishRoyalNavalCollegeDartmouth

BRO BranchRecordsOfficer

BRO BrigadeReconnaissance

Officer

BRP Bi‐ennialFinancialPlanning

BRP BrakedRetardedParachute

BRSL BombReleaseSafetyLock

BRT BaseReplenishmentTeam

BRU BombReleaseUnit

BRU BoresightReticleUnit

BRV BaseRecover yVehicle

BRW BrakeReleaseWeight

BS BatchelorofScience

BS BelowStandardAssessment

BS BritishStandard

BSENISO British

Standard,Euro.Standard,Intern.Organisn.forStandardisation.

BSA BasicSkillsAgency

BSA BasicStandardisationAgreement

BSA BeachSupportArea

BSA BoresightAssembly

BSA BusinessSoftwareAlliance

BSA BusinessSupportApplications

BSAF BosnianSerbAirForce

BSAM BOWMANSituationalAwarenessModule

BSAP BattleStaffActivitiesPlot

BSAs BombShelterAreas

BSB British

SkyBroadcasting

BSc BalancedScorecard

BSC BinarySynchronousCommunications

BSD BaseSupplyDepartment.

BSD BurstSafetyDistance

BSD BusinessSystemDesign

BSDGW BasicStructuralDesignGrossWeight

BSE BuildingandSupportEquipment

BSF BritishSupportForces

BSG BrigadeSupportGroup

BSG BusinessSupportGroup

BSGM BaseSafetyGroupManager.

BSI

BOWMANSignalsInstructor

BSI BritishStandardsInstitute

BSI BritishStandardsInstitution

BSIA BritishSecurityIndustryAssociation

BSIGS1 VoiceOperatorsLogBook

BSIN BusSystemInterfaceUnit

BSIU BusSubsystemInterfaceUnitforcockpitmanagementsystem

BSL BasicSafetyLimit

BSM BatterySergeantMajor

Acronym LongTitle

BSM Building ServicesManager

BSM BusinessSupportManager

BSM(DML) BaseServicesManager(DevonportManagementLimited)

BSO BaseSupplyOfficer

BSO BasicSafetyObjective

BSO BranchSecurityOfficer

BSO BusinessSupportOfficer

BSO BusinessSystemsOption

BSP BarrelStaveProjector

BSP BusinessServicesPackage

BSP BusinessSolutionProcess

BSR

 BaseSafetyReport

BSS BattlefieldSensorSimulator

BSSC BasicSeaSurvivalCourse

BSSO(G) BritishSecurityServiceOrganisation(Germany)

BST BattleStaffTraining

BST BritishStandardTime

BST BritishSummer Time

BSTS BoostSurveillanceandTrackingSatellite

BSU BloodSupplyUnit

BSVCI BSVCIBroadcastSignallingVCI

BSW BritishStandardWhitworthscrew

thread

BT Bathythermograph

BT BritishTelecommu nications

BT BritishTelecommu nicationsplc(trademark)

BT Bullet‐Through

BT BurnTime

BTA BestTechnicalApproach

BTAM BasicTelecommunicationsAccessMethod

BTEC BusinessandTechnicianEducationCouncil

BteX BTdigitalcommunication sswitch

BTF BaselineTestFacility

BTG BritishTechnologyGroup

BTH BeyondTheHorizon

BTI Balanced

TechnologyInitiative

BTI BritishTrainingInternational(nowpartoftheBritishCouncil)

BTL BelowtheLine

BTM BusinessTeamManager

BTO BarbedTapeObstacle

BTOS BAORTransportOperatingSystem

BTR BritishTempestRegulations

BTSC BroadcastTelevisionSystemsCommittee

BTT BasicTrainingTarget

BTTG BritishTextileTechnologyGroup

BTU BritishThermal

Unit

BTU BulletTrapUniversal

BTWC BiologicalandToxinWeaponsConvention

Bty Battery

BU BusinessUnit

BUCS BackUpControlSystem

Bud Budget(s)

BUDCOM Budget&FinanceComputer

BUDFIN Budget&Finance

Acronym LongTitle

BUDFIN BudgetandFinanceDivision,SHAPE

BUDS BOWMANUserDataSystem

Bug Bugler

BUG BusinessUserGroup

BUIC BackupInterceptControl

BUN BathUnionNewsletter

BUNI BroadbandUserNetworkInterface(ATM)

BUR Back‐UpReserve

BURP BottomUpRe‐Plan(MRPII)

BUS BreakUpSystem

Bus Business 

BusMgr

 BusinessManager

BUSSS BOXERUNITERSpecialistSupportServices

BUTEC BritishUnderwaterTestandEvaluationCentre

BV BoostVehicle

BVD BaseVehicleDepot

Bveh BVehicles

BVG BRENTVPNGateway

B‐VIT BasestationVideoImagingTerminal

BVR BeyondVisual Range

BVRAAM BeyondVisualRangeAirtoAirMissile

BW Bacteriological

Weapons

BW BiologicalWarfare

BW BiologicalWeapon

BW BombWing

BW Bridleway

BWA BuoyantWireAerial

BWC BridgeWatchkeepingCertificate

BWP BasicWorkPackage

BWS BrigadeWorkshop/WorkStation

BYPASS BypassedDemand.

BZ BeatenZone

BZ Benactyzin

C BallisticCoefficient

c Cables(navigation)

C3I CommandControlCommunicationsandIntelligence

andE Customs&ExciseDepartment

CofC CertificateofCompetence

CSupplyO CommandSupplyOfficer(RAF)

Csups Combatsupplies

CSurv CounterSurveillance

C&BS CashandBankingServices

C&FD CoatingandFilterDesign

C&M CareandMaintenance

C&R ControlandReporting

C&R Counter‐rotating(propellers)

C&T

ClothingandTextiles

C/JFHQ(A) Combined/JointHeadquarters(Afloat)

C/O ChangeOver

C/S Callsign

C1 Customer1(WhenreferringtoDEC)

C130J LockheedMartinprivateventureimprovedHercules

C130K HerculesTacticalTransportAircraft

Acronym LongTitle

C2 CommandandControl

C2 Customer2(WhenreferringtoPJHQ&FLC)

C2CS CommandandControlCommunicationsSystem

C2CS CommandandControlCommunicationsSystems

C2DC CommandandControlDevelopmentCentre

C2I CommandCo ntroland Intelligence

C2ICOE Command,ControlandIntelligenceCommonOperatingEnvironment

C2ISystem Command,

ControlandIntelligenceSystem

C2IEDM C2InformationEx changeDataModel

C2Int CommandandControlIntelligence

C2IS CommandandControlInformationSystems

C2IS Command,ControlandIntelligenceSystems

C2PC CommandandControlPictureCompiler

C2S CommandAndControlSystem

C2W CommandandControlWarfare

C3 Command,ControlandCommunications

C3 Consultation,

CommandandControl

C3I Command, ControlandCommunicationIntelligence

C3I Command, Control,CommsandIntelligence

C3I Command, Control,CommunicationsandInformation

C3I Command, Control,CommunicationsandIntelligence

C3ISRTA Command,Control,Communication,Intelligence,SurveillanceandReconnaissanceandTarget

Acquisition

C4 Command,Control,CommunicationsandComputation(intheartillerysystem)

C4 Command,Control,

CommunicationsandComputers

C4 Command,Control,CommunicationsandComputing

C4I C2,Communication,ComputersandIntelligence

C4I CommandCo ntrolCommunicationsComputersandIntelligence

C4I Command, Control,Comms,ComputersandIntelligence

C4ISR C4I, SurveillanceandReconnaissance

C4ISR Command,Control,Communications,Computers,Intelligence,SurveillanceandReconnaissance

CA CivilAffairs

CA CloseArmour

CA

CoarseAcquisition

CA CombinedArms

CA CommandAccount

CA CommandAccountant

CA ConfigurationAudit

CA Conformal‐arrayAerial

CA ControllerAircraft

CA CorrectiveAction

CA CounterAir

CA Counter‐Aggression

CA/CD ContractualAcceptance/ConcludingDevelopment

CA/FWA ContractualAcceptance/FleetWeaponAcceptance

CAA CivilAviationAuthority

CAA CivilAviationAuthority(UK)

CAA CivilianAviation

Authority

CAA CleanAirAct

CAA CounterAirAttack

CAAC CivilAviationAdministrationofChina

CAAIS ComputerAssistedActionInformationSystem

CAAS CostAssuranceandAnalysisService

Acronym LongTitle

CAAT CommissioningandAdvisoryTeam

CAB CitizensAdviceBureau

CAB CommonAvionicsBaseline

CAB CorrectiveActionBoard

CABA ClosedAirBreathingApparatus

CABE CommissionforArchitectureandtheBuiltEnvironment

CAC CoastalArtilleryComputer

CAC CombatAirCommand

CAC CombatAssessmentcapability

CAC CombinedArmsCentre

CAC Computer

‐AidedClassification

CAC ConnectionAccessControl(ATM)

CAC ControlandAnalysisCentre

CAC CostAccountsCode

CAC CustomerAccountCode

CAC2 CombinedArmsCommandandControlprogramme

CACCC CombatAirCommandandControlCentre

CACE ComputerAidedControlEngineering

CACGs ConsolidatedAllianceCapabilityGoals

CACM CentralAmericanCommonMarket

CACOS

ComputerAidedCableOptimisationSystem

CACS ComputerAssistedCommandSystem

CAD CentralAmmunitionDepot

CAD ChemicalAgentDecontaminant

CAD ChemicalAgentDetector

CAD CloseAirDefence

CAD Close‐inAirDefence

CAD CollectiveAddress

CAD CombatAssaultDory

CAD ComputerAidedDesign

CAD Computer‐AidedDe tection

CAD Computer‐AidedDoodling 

CAD

 ContractAcceptanceDate

CAD/CAM ComputerAidedDesign/ComputerAidedManufacturing

CAD/CAM Computer‐AidedDesignandManufacture

CAD/CAM Computeraideddesign/manufacturing

CADA CoordinatedAirDefenceArea

CADB CompositeAirDefenceBattalion

CADD Computer‐AidedDesignandDrafting

CADDET CentreforAnalysis&DisseminationofDemonstrationEnergyTechnologies

CADE CombinedAlliedDefenceExperiment

CADE

Computer‐AidedDesignEvaluation

CADES Computer‐AidedDesignEvaluationSystem

CADF CommutatedAerialDirectionFinder

CADIMS CoordinatedAirDefenceinMutualSupport

CADM ClusteredAirfieldDefeat/DispersedMunitions

CADMAT Computer‐AidedDesign,ManufactureAndTest

CADMID Concept,Assessment,Demonstration,Manufacture,In‐Service,Disposal

CADMID Concept,Assessment,Design,Manufacture,In‐Service,

Disposal

CADMID Concept,Assessment,Development,Manufacture,In‐Service,Disposal

CADMIN TheacronymfortheSMARTacquisitioncyclewhichiscomprisedofsixstages‐Concept,Assessment,

Demonstration,Manufacture,IN‐serviceandDisposal

CADMIT Concept,Assessment,Demonstration,Migration,In‐Service,Termination(SmartAcquisitionLifecycle

Acronym LongTitle

–ServiceAcquisition)

CADOLE CostsavingAutore‐routingDatatransparentOMB/P

CADP CapabilityandDevelopmentProgramme

CADS ChemicalAgentDecontaminationSimulant

CADS ChemicalAgentDetectionSystem

CADS ConceptAndDesignStudy

CADS ControlledAerialDeliverySystem

CADS Cushion‐AugmentationDevice

CADWS Close‐AirDefenceWeaponSystem

CAE

 CentreforAccessibleEnvironments

CAE ChiefAircraftEngineer(inDEME(A))

CAE CommonApplicationsEnvironment

CAE ComputerAidedEngineering

CAESDH ChiefAirworthinessEngineertotheSeniorDutyHolder

CAEA CentralAirEquipmentAuthority

CAESAR CentralArmyEquipmentSupportdataAnalysisandRetrieval

CAF CanadianArmedForces

CAF CentralAmenitiesFund

CAF CitizensAirForce

CAF ConfederateAirForce

CAFACA ComputerAssistanceFortheArmyCataloguing Authority

CAFATC CanadianAirTransportCommand(CanadianAirForce)

CAFGU CitizensArmedForceGeographicalUnit

CAFJASO ConceptforAllianceFutureJointAirandSpaceOperations

CAFJO ConceptforAlliance Future JointOperations

CAG CanadianAirGroup

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CAG CapabilityAssessmentGroup

CAG CarrierAirGroup

CAG CommandActionGroup

CAG CommanderAirGroup/CustomerAcceptanceGroup

CAG ComponentAreaGroup

CAG CustomerAdvisoryGroup

CAGE CommercialAndGovernmentEntity

CAGS CapabilityAs sessmentGroup's

CAH CarrierAircraftHanger(RN)

CAI CloseApproachIndicator

CAI Computer‐AidedInstruction

CAINS Carrier

AircraftInertialNavigationSystem

CAIP Capability AreaImprovementPlan

CAIU CableAngleIndicatorUnit

CAIV CostAsanIndependentVariable

CAL Calibration

CAL CanadianArsenalsLimited

CAL CommercialAssetLevy

CAL ComputerAssistedLearning

CAL Computer‐AssistedLearning

CAL ConsolidatedAllowanceList

CAL CriticalAssetsList

CAL/Elist ConsolidatedAllowanceList/Equipment

List(stores)

CALA ComputerAidedLoadAnalysis

CALAIS CommandAutomatedLogisticsandInformationSystem

CALCM ConventionalAir‐LaunchedCruiseMissile

CALDEX CalendarofDefenceExercise

Acronym LongTitle

CALFAC CalibrationFacility

CALFEX CombinedArmsLiveFiringExercise

CALIB CompactAir‐LaunchedIceBeacon

CALM CraneAttachmentLorryMounted

CALO CanadianLiaisonOfficer

CALS CommerceAtLightSpeed

CALS ComputerAidedAcquisitio nandLogisticsSupport

CALS ComputerAidedLife‐cycleSupport

CALS ComputerAidedLogisticsSupport

CALS

 Computer‐AidedAcquisitionandLogisticssupport

CALS Computer‐aidedAcquisitionandLogsSystem

CALS Computer‐AidedLogisticsSupportsystem

CALS ContinuousA cquisition &LifecycleSupport

CALS ContinuousA cquisition &Life‐cycleSupport

CALS ContinuousA cquisition andLifeCycleSupport

CALS ContinuousA cquisition Lifecyclesupport

CALWG CriticalAssetsListWorkingGroup

CAM CentreofAviationMedicine

CAM ChemicalAgentMonitor

CAM ChemicalAgentMunitions

CAM Cockpit‐Angl eMeasure

CAM ComputerAidedManufacture

CAM ComputerAidedManufacturing

CAM ConventionalAttackMissile

CAM CostAllocationModel

CAM/RV ChemicalAgentMonitor/ResidualVapourDetector

CAMAD Computer‐AidedMagneticAnomalyDetection

CAMBS CommandActivatedMulti‐Beam

Sonobuoy

CAMDS ChemicalAgentMunitionsDisposalSystem

CAMEL CartridgeActiveMiniatureElectro‐Magnetic

CAMIS CalibrationManagementInformationSystem

CAML CargoAircraftMinelayer

CAMMS ComputerAidedMaintenanceManagementSystem

CAMPS ComputerAidedMessageProcessingSystem

CAMPS ComputerAssistedMessageProcessingSystem

CAMS CombatAviationManagementSystem

CAMS Configuration andAssetManagement

System

CAMSIM CamouflageSimulationSystem

CAMU CentralAudioManagementUnit

CAN Canada

CAN ComputerNetworkAttack 

CANAL CodedMeteorologicalAnalysis

CANLANT CanadianAtlanticSub‐Area

CANTASS CanadianTowedArraySonarSystem

CANVASS CAPITALNSCValuedAccountsforStockSystem

CAO ContractAdministrationOffice

CAO ContractsAuthorisingOfficer

CAO Counter‐AirOperation



CAOC CombinedAirOperations Cell

CAOC CombinedAirOperations Centre

CAOR CommunicationsAreaofResponsibility

CAP CapabilityAreaPlans 

CAP CapabilityAssessmentPanel

Acronym LongTitle

CAP CareAssessmentPlan

CAP CarrierAirPatrol

CAP Chloroacetophenon

CAP CivilAviationPublication

CAP ClassAmmunitionProcedures

CAP CombatAirPatrol

CAP CombatAirPatrol(aircraft)

CAP CombatAmmunitionProduction

CAP CombustibleAugmentedPlasma

CAP CommonAgriculturalPolicy

CAP ContingencyAssetPool

CAP ControlandAudioPanel



CAP ConventionalArmamentsPlan

CAP CrisisActionPlanning

CAPISTAR Capability:Intelligence,Surveillance,TargetAcquisition&Reconnaissance

CAPC2II CapabilityCommandandControlandInformationInfrastructur

CAPES CapabilityEvaluationSystem

CAPFASFLOT CaptainFaslaneFlotilla

CAPITAL Cost‐basedAccounting&PlanningImplementationAn

CAPITAL Cost‐basedAccountingandPlanning,Implementation

CAPMIS Capability 

AreaPlanManagementInformationSystem

CAPP ComputerAidedProcessPlanning

CAPP ComputerAidedProductionPlanning

CAPPS ComputerAidedPriorityP rogressionSystem

CAPS ComputerAidedPublicationSystem

CAPS ComputerAssistancetotheProductionSystem

CAPS ConventionalArmamentsPlanningSystem

CAPSS CommuterAssistancetotheProductionandStoresSystem

Capt Captain

CaptSM

 CaptainSubmarineSquadron

CAPWG CommunicationActionsPlanWorkingGroup

CAR ChangeAnalysisRecord

CAR CivilianAirworthinessRegulations

CAR Conformal‐ArrayRadar

CARA CombinedAltitudeRadarAltimeter

CARABAS CoherentAllRadioBandSensing

CARAD CivilAircraftResearchAndDemonstration

CARAF Carrier/CommandoShip/Airfield

CARAFE ComputerAssistedRationAccountingandFoodEvaluation

CARCAT

CapabilityAndRequirementsCATalogue

CARDS CapitalAssetReportingDatabase

CARDS Computer‐AssistedRadarDisplaySystem

CARDS ConceptualArchitectureDesignStudies

CARE CommandAgentsResearchExecutive

CARES CrateringAndRelatedEffectsSimulation

CARICOM CaribbeanCommunity

CARIFTA CaribbeanFreeTradeAssociation

CARM ChemicalAgentResistantMaterial

CARM CounterAnti‐Radiation Missile

CARMEN Computerised

AircraftRepair&MaintenanceNetwork

CARMEN ComputerisedAssistedRepairManagementEngineering 

CARMS ChemicalAgentRemoteMonitorSystem

CARO ComputerAntivirusResea rchOrganization

Acronym LongTitle

CAROLS CalibrationandRetrievalOnLineSystem

CARP ComputedAirReleasePoint

CARRFA Computer‐AidedRadioRelayFrequencyAssignmentsystem

CARRIFF ComputerAssistancetoRAOCandREMEIntheFieldForce

CARSTAT CarrierState

CART CentralAnalysisandReportingTeam

CART CombatAircraftRepairTeam

CAS CalibratedAir

Speed

CAS CasualtyAssessmentSystem

CAS ChiefoftheAirStaff

CAS CloseAirSupport

CAS CollisionAvoidanceSystem

CAS CombatAdviceSystem

CAS CombinedAntennaSystem

CAS CommunicatingApplicationsSpecification 

CAS ContractAdministrationService

CAS CostAccountStandards

CAS CostAllocationStatement

CAS CostAssuranceService

CAS CrisisAction

System

CASAP CanadianSubmarineAcquisitionProgramme

CASC CustomerAssuredServiceCentre

CASCAD CloseAirSupportCargoDispenser

CASCADE ComputerAssistancetotheScalingandCataloguing

CASCOM CombinedArmsSupportCommand

CASCOMEX CloseAirSupportCommunicationsExercise

CASD ContinuousAtSeaDeterrence

CASE ChiefAbovewaterSystemsExecutive

CASE ComputerAidedSoftware

Engineering

CASE ComputerAssistedSoftwareEngineering

CASE Computer‐AidedSoftwareEngineering

CASEVAC CasualtyEvacuation

CASEX CombinedAnti‐SubmarineExercise

CASEX Co‐ordinatedAnti‐SubmarineExercise

CASF CompositeAirStrikeForce

CASH CISAssistanceforHeadquarters

CASH CommandandControl,Communications andInformation

CASH ComputerAssistanceforSupportHeadquarters

CASH Computer

AssistancetoSubordinateHQs

CASM CESGArchitectureforSecureMessaging

CASM ConventionalArmsStand‐offMissile

CASO Communication,NavigationAndSurveill anceAirTrafficManagementSupportOffice

CASOM ConventionalAir‐launchedStand‐OffMissile

CASOM ConventionallyArmed Stand‐OffMissile

CASP CoordinatedAir/SeaProcedures

CASP CoordinatedAir‐SeaProcedures

CASREP CasualtyReport



CASS CamouflageSupportSystem

CASS ChannelAssociatedSignallingSystem

CASS CloseAirSupportSystem

CASS CommandActiveSonobuoySystem

CASS ConsolidatedAutomaticSupportSystem

CASS CryptoAndSecureSystems

Acronym LongTitle

CAST CanadianAir‐SeaTransportableBrigade

CAST CombinedArmsStaffTrainer

CAST CommandAndStaffTrainer

CAST ComputerAidedSoftwareTesting

CAST ComputerAssistedSupervisionofTransmission

CAST Computer‐AidedSearchTechnique

CAST ConventionalArmamentStudyTeam

CAST ConventionalArmamentsStudyTeam

CASTE ComputerAidedStockTaking–

Enhancements

CASTOR CorpsAir‐borneStand‐OffRadar

CASTT CombatAirSupportandTrainingTransformation

CASU CompactAirSupplyUnit

CASWS CloseAirSupportWeaponSystem

CAT ChangeActionTeam

CAT ChemicalAgentsTracer

CAT CleanAirTurbulence

CAT CombatAircra ftTechnology

CAT ComputerAssistedTraining

CAT ConfigurationAccountancyTransmittal

CAT/FCS CommandAdjustedTrajectory/FireControlSystem

CAT/LCV CombinedArmsTeam/LightweightCombatVehicle

CATARA CentralisationofAirTransportandAir‐to‐AirRefuellingAssets

CATCC CarrierAirTrafficControlCentre

CATCS CentralAirTrafficControlSchool

CAT‐D ChemicalAgentTrainingDispenser

CATE Computer‐AssistedThreatEvaluation

CATEX

 CategoricalExclusion

CATF CommanderAmphibiousTaskForce

CATFAE CatapultLaunchedFuelAirExplosive

CATFAE Catapult‐launchedFuel‐AirExplosive

CATG Computer‐AidedTestGenerator

CATIES CombinedArmsTrainingIntegratedEvaluationSystem

CATIS ComputerAidedTechnicalInformationSystem

CATM ChemicalAgentTrainingMixture

CATNAP CheapestAvailableTechniqueNarrowlyAvoidingPro

CATO

CivilianAirTrafficOperation

CATPAC CATeringProvisionandAccounting

CATS Catamarans

CATS ComatorAdvancedTrainingSystem

CATS CombinedAerialTargetService

CATT CombinedArmsTacticalTrainer

CATT CombinedArmsTacticalTraining

CATT‐B ComponentAdvancedTechnologyTest‐Bed

CATTS Combined ArmsTacticalTrainingSimulator

CATV CommunityAntennaTelevision

CAU CentralAlarm

Unit

cav Cavalry

CAWC CombinedAir‐WarfareCourse

CAWS CannonArtilleryWeaponsSystems

CAWS CloseAssaultWeaponSystem

CAWSEM CountermeasuresAndWeaponSystemsEngagementMode

CAX ComputerAided(Assisted)Exercise

CB Chemical and Biological

Acronym LongTitle

CB Chemical,Biological

CB CitizensBand(Radio)

CB ClassifiedBook(RN)

CB ConfidentialBook

CB ConfinedtoBarracks

CB ContractBranch

CB ContractsBulletin

CB CounterBatteryFire

CBA CorporateBusinessApplication

CBA CostBenefitsAnalysis

CBD ChemicalandBiologicalDefence

CBD ChemicalandBiologicalDefenceSector,DERA



CBD CommerceBusinessDaily

CBDE ChemicalandBiologicalDefenceEstablishment

CBE ChemicalBeamEpitaxy

CBE CommanderoftheBritishEmpire

CBFM CorporateBanking&FundManager

CBFS(S) ContractBranchFleetSupport(Surface).

CBG CarrierBattleGroup(USNavy)

CBHK CaptiveBoresightHarmonizationKit

CBI ComputerBasedInstruction

CBI Confederation

ofBritishIndustry

CBIC CourseInformationandBookingCentre

CBIT ContinuousBuiltInTest

C‐BITE ContinuousBuilt‐InTestEquipment

CBL ComputerBasedLearning

CBLS Carrier,Bomb,LightStore

CBLT ContractsBranchLeadTime

CBM ChiefBosun's Mate

CBM CommandandBattlespace Management

CBM CommandBattlespaceManagement

CBM ConditionBased

Monitoring

CBM ConfidenceBuildingMeasure

CBM CorporateBusinessManager.

CBML CorporateBusinessModellingLanguage

CBO ClassifiedBooksOfficer(responsibleforCbs)

CBP CaptainBasePersonnel

CBPB ClassBatchPlanningBudget

CBPM ConvergedBusinessProcessModel

CBPP ConvergedB usinessProcessProduct

CBPS ChemicallyandBiologicallyProtectiveShelter

CBR California BearingRatio

CBR Chemical,Biological,Radiological

CBR Chemical,Biological,Radiologicalwarfare

CBR CommonBombRack

CBR ConstantBitRate

CBRLT ContractBranchRepairLeadTime

CBRN CaribbeanBasinRadarNetwork

CBRN ChemicalBiologicalRadiologicalNuclear

CBRN‐E CaribbeanBasinRadarNetwork,Extendedprogramme

CBS CaptainBaseSafety

CBS CommunicationsBuoySystem(VanguardClass)



CBS CorpsBattleSimulation

Acronym LongTitle

CBS CostBreakdownStructure

CBSO CommandBlindSafetyOfficer(forlivefirings)

Cbt Combat

CBT ComputerBasedTeaching

CBT ComputerBasedTrainers

CBT ComputerBasedTraining

CBT Computer‐BasedTrainer

CBTE Carrier/Conventional,BombTripleEjector

CBU ClusterBombUnit

CBW ChemicalandBiologicalWarfare

CBW Chemical

andBiologicalWeapons

CC CarbonCopy

CC ChargeCruez

CC ChiefConstable

CC CloseCombat

CC ClosedCircuit

CC CoastalCommand(RoyalAirForce)

CC CognitiveCompatibility

CC ComponentCommand

CC ComponentCommander

CC CompositeCommand

CC CompressionChamber

CC ConfigurationControl

CC CostCentre(MRPII)

CC CubicCentimetres

C‐

C Carbon‐Carbon

CC&II CommandControl&InformationInfrastructure

CC(L) ChargeChief(Electrical)‐seniorratingforelectricity

CC(M) ChargeChief(MechanicalEngineering)‐seniorratingforenginerooms

CC3 Counter‐C3

CCA CableCommunicationAssociation

CCA CapabilityCoherenceAuthority

CCA Captain'sCombatAid

CCA Carrier‐ControlledApproach

CCA CentralControlAgency

CCA

 CircuitCardAssembly

CCA CloseCombatAttack

CCA ContaminationControlArea

CCA CurrentCostAccounting

CCAF CustomerConsent&AcceptanceForm.

CCAI CanadianCentreforAdvancedInstrumentation

CCAT CarrierControlApproachTrainer

CCATF CommanderoftheCombinedAmphibiousForce

CCATF Commander,CombinedAmphibious TaskForce

CCATTD CommonChassisAdvancedTechnology

TransitionDemonstrator

CCB CommunicationsandControlBoard,SHAPE

CCB ConfigurationControlBoard

CCC ChangeConfigurationandControl

CCC CombatControlCentre

CCC CombustibleCartridgeCase

CCC CombustibleCaseCharge

CCC CombustibleChargeContainer

CCC Communi cationsControlCentre

Acronym LongTitle

CCC ConfigurationControlCommittee

CCC CrisisCo‐ordinationCentre(USSecretaryofDefense)

CCCC CrossChannelCo‐ordinationCentre

CCCES CombatControlConceptEvaluationSystem

CCD Camouflage,ConcealmentandDeception

CCD ChargeCoupledDevice

CCD ChargedCoupledDevice

CCD ClosedCycleDiesel

CCD CustomerConfirmedDate

CCDP Central

CareerDevelopmentPanel

CCDU Control,CommunicationandDisplayUnit

CCE CommercialConstructionEquipment

CCE CommonCommunicationEnvironment

CCE CommonCommunicationsEnvironment

CCE CoreCapabilityEquipment

CCEB CombinedCommunication sandElectronicsBoard

CCEB CombinedCommunication sElectronicBoard

CCEML Cannon‐CalibreElectro‐MagneticLauncher

CCET CommunityCo uncilsforEducationandTraining

CCETT

CentreCommund'EtudesdeTelediffusionetdeTelecommunications

CCF CombinedCadetForce

CCF CombinedCateringFacility(atNorthwood)

CCF CorporateCustomerFunction

CCF(RN) CombinedCadetForce(RoyalNavy)

CCG CartesianCoordinateGrid

CCH CloseCombatHelicopter

CCI CommonCommunications Interface

CCI CommunicationInterfacetofiredirectionsystem

CCI CyalumeChemicalIlluminator



CCII CommandandControlInformationInfrastructure

CCIL CommandandControlInterfaceLanguage

CCIL ContinuouslyComputedImpactLine

CCIP ContinuouslyComputedImpactPoint

CCIR ComiteConsultativeInternationaldesRadiocommunication

CCIR CommandersCriticalInfor mationRequirements

CCIR Commander'sCriticalInformationRequirements

CCIRM Collection,CoordinationandIntelligenceRequirementsManagement

CCIRM Collection,Co‐ordinationand

IntelligenceRequirementsManagement

CCIRM CoordinationofCollection&IntelligenceRequirementsManagement

CCIRs Commander’sCriticalInformationRequirements

CCIS C2InformationSystem

CCIS Command&ControlInformationSystem

CCIS CommandandControlInformationSystem

CCIS Command,ControlandInformationSystem

CCIT ComiteConsultatifInternationalTelegraphesetTelephones

CCITT CommitteeConsultatifInternationalTelegraphiq ueet

Telephonique

CCITT ConsultativeCommitteeforInternationalTelegraphandTelephone

CCITT InternationalConsultativeCommitteeonTelephonyandTe legraphy

CCITT InternationalTelephone&TelegraphConsultativeCommittee

CCITTNo.7 CCITTNo.7SignallingSystem

CCL ChartCorrectionLog

CCL ClimateChangeLevy

C‐CLAW CloseCombatLaserWeapon

Acronym LongTitle

CCLF CommanderCombinedLandingForce

CCM ConfigurationChangeManagement

CCM ConventionalCruiseMissile

CCM CoreCateringManpower

CCM CounterCounterMeasures

CCMDP Chief ConstableMinistryofDefencePolice

CCMEA ChargeChiefMarineEngineeringArtificer

CCMEA(ML) ChargeCPOMarineEngineeringArtificer(MarinePropulsion&Electricity)

CCMS Committeeonthe

ChallengestoModernSociety

CCN ChangeControlNotice

CCO ChiefClaimsOfficer

CCO ContactCellOfficer

CCO ContractCO‐ordinationOfficer

CCOC CombustionChangeOuterCase

CCP CasualtyCollectionPoint

CCP CentralControlPoint

CCP ChestCounterPressure

CCP ChiefCrownProsecutor

CCP CoherentCountermeasuresProcessor

CCP CombatCommandPost

CCP CommunicationControlPanel

CCP ComputerControlPanel

CCP ContingencyCommunicationsPackage

CCP ContractorConversionPackage

CCP ControlandCorrelationProcessor

CCPC CivilCommunicationsPlanningCommittee

CCPDS CommandandControlProcessingandDisplaySystem

CCPDSR Command&ControlPassiveDisplaySystemReplacement

CCPO ChargeChiefPettyOfficer

CCR ClassifiedCabinetRegister



CCR CommunicationsControlRoom

CCR ComprehensiveCoreRequirement

CCR Computer‐ControlledRange

CCRF CivilContingencyReactionForce

CCRP ContinuouslyComputedReleasePoint

CCRT CommoditiesClusterRestructuringTeam

CCS CasualtyClearingStation

CCS CentralCasualtySection

CCS CombatControlSystem

CCS CombinedCadetService

CCS CommandandControlStation

CCS Commander's

CrewStation

CCS CommonCommunicationsSupport

CCS CommunicationsControlSystem

CCS ConformalCountermeasuresSystem

CCS ControlCommunicationSystem

CCS CourseCorrectedShell

CCSA CommandandControlSupportAgency(DAMO)

CCSDS ConsultativeCommitteeforSpaceDataSystems

CCSE CallControlSignallingEntity(ATM)

CCSS CommunicationsChannelSignallingSystem

CCSSA CombinedCryptographicalShore

SupportActivity

CCSSA CombinedCryptologicalSigintSupportActivity 

Acronym LongTitle

CCSU CouncilofCivilServiceUnions

CCT CapabilityChangeTeam

CCT Circuit

CCT CombatControlTeam

CCT CombatCrewTrainer

CCT CompulsoryCompetitiveTendering

CCTA CentralComputerandTelecommunicationsAgency

CCTC CommandandControlTechnicalCentre

CCTE ChambersofCommerceTrainingandEnterprise

CCTI ChargedCoupleThermalImaging



CCTO Cost/CapabilityTradeOff

CCTR CovertCo‐operativeTargetRecognition

Ccts Circuits

CCTT CloseCombatTacticalTrainer(USArmy)

CCTV CloseCircuitTelevision

CCTV ClosedCircuitTelevision

CCTV Closed‐CircuitTelevision

CCTW CombatCrewTrainingWing

CCTWT CoupledCavityTravellingWaveTube

CCU CentralControlUnit

CCU CertificateofClearance

forUse

CCU CertificateofClearanceforUse(forsoftware)

CCU CockpitControlUnit

CCU CombatControlUnit

CCU CommonControlUnit

CCU CommunicationControlUnit

CCU ComputerCrimeUnit

CCV CloseCombatVehicle

CCV ControlConfiguredVehicle

CCV‐L CloseCombatVehicle,Light

CCW ControllerandCommunications Workstation

ccw counter

clockwise

CCWAC CINOConventionalWeaponAccidentCommittee

CCWEA ChargeChiefPettyOfficerWeaponEngineeringArtificer

CCWEA ChargeChiefWeaponsEngineeringArtificer

CCWG ChangeControlWorkingGroup

CCY CPOCommunicationsYeoman(visualsignalling&messagehandling)

CD CapabilityDevelopment

CD CarrierDetect

CD CivilDefence

Cd CoefficientofDrag

CD Combat

Development

CD CompactDisc

CD ConceptDevelopment

CD ConceptualDesign(LITS)

CD ConferenceonDisarmament

CD ControlledDrugs

CD CostData

CD(C&C) CommercialDirector(Command&Centre)

CDCell ConceptsDevelopmentCell(MWC)

CD/SSA CommercialDirectorShipsSupportAgency

CDA CentreforDefenceAnalysis

CDA CompoundDocumentArchitecture

Acronym LongTitle

CDA Co‐ordinatingDesignAuthority

CDA CryptographicDistribution Agency

CDA(HLS) CentreforDefenceAnalysis(HigherLevelStudies)

CDAA CircularlyDisposedAntennaArray

CDAS CommonDefensiveAidsSystem

CDAS CounterDAS

CDAS CounterDefensiveAidsSystem

CDB CastDouble‐Basepropellant

CDBA ClearanceDivingBreathingApparatus

CDBP CommandData

BufferProgram

CDC CentralDemandCell

CDC CommandandControlCentre

CDCN ControllerDefenceComm unicationNetwork

CDCN ControllerofDefence CommunicationsNetwork

CDCN ControllerateofDefenceCommsNetwork

CDCN ControllerateofDefenceCommunicationsNetwork

CDD CommonDataDictionary

CDDS CompactDiscDistributionService

CDE ChemicalDefenceEstablishment

CDE ClearanceDiving

Element

CDE CollateralDamageEstimate

CDE ConceptDevelopmentandExperimentation

CDE ConferenceonDisarmamentinEurope

CDEC ChiefofDefenceEquipmentCollaboration

CDEL CapitalDelivery

CDF ChannelDefinitionFormatfile

CDF CiskeiDefenceForce

CDFR CommercialDemonstrationFastReactor

CDG ColourDisplayGenerator

CDI ChiefofDefenceIntelligence

CDI CollectorDiffusion

Isolation

CDI CompactDiscInteractive

CDI ConventionalDefenceImprovements

CDI CourseDeviationIndicator

CD‐I CompactDisc‐Interactive

CDIP ContinuouslyDisplayedImpactPoint

CDIRRS ControlandDisplayofInfra‐RedReconnaissanceSystem

CDL CareerDevelopmentLoans

CDL ChiefofDefenceLogistics

CDL CommonDataLink

CDM CentreforDefenceMedicine

CDM ChiefofDefenceMateriel

CDM ConditionedDi‐phaseModulation

CDM ConfigurationandDataManagement

CDM Construction(DesignandManagement)Regulations1 

CDM ContractDataManagement

CDM CorporateDataManager

CDM CorporateDataModel

CDMA CentralDataManagementAuthority

CDMA CodeDivisionMultipleAccess

CDMA CommandDecisionMakingAid

CDMG Central

DataManagementGroup

CDMG DGICSCentralDataManagementGroup

Acronym LongTitle

CDMS CommonDataManagementSystem

CDN Canadian

CDN ContractsDrawingNumber

CDNS CSI

CDO CentralDesignOffice

Cdo Commando

CDO Commando(RoyalMarines)

CDOS ConcurrentDiskOperatingSystem

CDP CanadianDryPin

CDP CareerDevelopmentPanel

CDP ChiefofDefencePersonnel

CDP ChiefofDefenceProcurement

CDP Common

DefencePolicy(European)

CDP ConceptDemonstrationPhase

CDP CountermeasuresDispenserPod

CDP CriticalDecisionPoint

CDP CriticalDecisionPoint(Helicopters)

CDPI ChiefofDefenceProcurementInstruction

CDPI ChiefofDefenceProcurementInstructionforProjectManagement

CDR ClassifiedDocumentRegister

CDR ContractDataRequirement

CDR CriticalDesignReview

CDR TheCommander‐

XOofHMSDRAKE

CDRAIR CDRinchargeofallaviationonboardCVS

CDRB CanadianDefenceResearchBoard

CDRL ContactDataRequirements List

CDRL ContractDataRequirementsList

CDRL ContractorDataRequirementsList

CDROM CompactDiskReadOnlyMedia

CD‐ROM CompactDiscReadOnlyMemory

CD‐ROM Compact

DiskReadOnlyMemory

CDRS ContainerDesignRetrievalSystem

CDRSASST CommandersAssistant

CD‐RW CompactDisk‐ReadWrite

CDS Candelas

CDS CentreforDefenceStudies

CDS ChiefDirectionSystem

CDS ChiefofDefenceStaff

CDS ChiefoftheDefenceStaff

CDS CivilDirectionofShipping

CDS CombatDirectionSystem

CDS ContinuingDesignServices

CDS CorporateDocumentServices

CDSDO ChiefofDefenceStaffDutyOfficer

Cdt Cadet

CDT CompulsoryDrugTesting

CDT CriticalDefenceTechnology

Cdtr Conductor

Cdts Cadet(s)

CDTV CompactDiscTeleVision

CDU ClearanceDivingUnit

CDU CockpitDisplayUnit

CDU CommanderDisplayUnit

Acronym LongTitle

CDU ControlandDisplayUnit

CDV CellDelayVariation

CDV CivilDefenceVolunteers

CDV CompressedDigitalVideo

CD‐V CompactDisc–Video

CDW CollisionDamageWaiver

CE ChemicalEnergy

CE ChiefEngineer

CE ChiefExecutive

CE ChiefExecutive(titleusedbyDE&DSTL)

CE CompositionExploding

(Tetryl)

CE ConceptExploration

CE ConcurrentEngineering

CE ConformationEuropean

CE ConnectionEndpoint(ATM)

CE ControlledEnvironment

CE CorpsofEngineersCommand(USArmy)

CE CrisisEstablishment

CE(DSA) ChiefExecutive/DisposalSalesAgency

CEDPA ChiefExecutive,DefenceProcurementAgency

CE(RAF) ChiefEngineer(RoyalAirForce)

CE/DE ChiefExecutiveDefence

Estates

CEAC CommitteeforEuropeanAirspaceCo‐ordination

CEB CombinedEffectsBomblets

CEC CentralElectricityCouncil

CEC CommissionfortheEuropeanCommunity

CEC CommissionoftheEuropeanCommittees

CEC CooperativeEngagementCapability

CEC Co‐operativeEngagementCapability

CEC CouncilforEducationintheCommonwealth

CECM CommunicationsElec tronicCounterMeasures

CED Chief

ExecutiveDockyards

CED ContractEffectiveDate

CEDA CostEffectivenessDecisionAid

CEDAM CombinedElectronicDisplayandMap

CEDAMAT Cost‐EffectivemanufactureofDefenceandAerospaceMATerials

CEDRIC ComputerisedEngineeringDataRetrievalInformationCentre

CEDRIC ConventionalExplosivesDefectInformationCatalogue

CEDS CompetitiveEngineeringDesignStudies

CEE CentralandEasternEurope

CEE

CertificateofExtendedEducation

CEES CartridgeElectricEngineStarter

CEESIM CombatElectromagneticEnvironmentSimulator

CEF CanadianExpeditionaryForce

CEFO CombatEquipmentFightingOrder 

CEG CareerEmploymentGroup

CEG CareersEducation&Guidance

CEGB CentralElectricityGeneratingBoard

CEGS CurrentExpenditureonGoodsandServices

CEI CentreforEducationandIndustry

CEI

 CommonEquipmentIdenti fier

CEI CommunicationElectronicInstruction

CEI CommunicationsElectronicInstruction

Acronym LongTitle

CEI CouncilofEngineeringInstitutes

CEL CommercialExploitationLevy

CEL ContractorExpensiveList

CEL ContractorExperienceList

CEL CriticalEquipmentList

CELT CombinedEmitterLocatorTestbed

CELT CryptoEquipmentforLowspeedTelegraphy

CELTICS CommanderExtendedLinkforThermalImagingCombatSight

CEM CombinedEffectsMunitions

CEM Continuous

EmissionsMonitor

CEMCONS CentralisedEmissionsControlSystem

CEMO CombatEquipmentMarchingOrder

CEMS CapitalEquipmentManagementSub‐system

CEMS CapitalEquipmentManagementSystem

cen Central

CEN ComiteEuropeandeNormalisation

CENG CharteredEngineer

CENTAF CentralAirForce

CENTAG CentralArmyGroup

CENTCOM CentralCommand

CENTLANT CentralSub‐AreaEasternAtlantic

Command

CENTO CentralTreatyOrganisation

CENTREM CentralisedRepairItem

CEO Comprehensive ElectronicOfficesoftwarepackage

CEO RFAChiefEngineerOfficer

CEOA CentralEuropeOperatingAgency

CEOD ChemicalExplosiveOrdnanceDisposal

CEOI CommunicationsElectroni cs OperatingInstructions

CEOT Communicati onEquipmentOperatorTrainer

CEOU CivilianEqualOpportunitiesUnit

CEP CentralEngineerPark

CEP Circular

ErrorofProbability

CEP CircularErrorProbable

CEP CompetitiveEvaluationPhase

CEP ConceptEvaluationProgram

CEP ContactEvaluationPlot

CEP ContactEvaluationPlot(passiveplotting)

CEP Contextual Enhancemen tProcessor

CEPA CommonEuropeanPriorityArea

CEPA CommonEuropeanPriorityArea‐WesternEuropeanUnion(EUCLID)

CEPA CommonEuropeanPriorityAreas

CEPIS Council

ofEuropeanProfessionalInformationSocieties

CEPP CarrierEnabledPowerProjection

CEPS CentralEuropeanPipelineSystem

CEPT Cockpit EmergencyandProceduresTrainer

CEPT ConferenceofEuropeanPostalandTelecommunicationsAdministrations

CEQ CareerEmploymentQualification

CER CommunicationEquipmentRoom

CER CompulsoryEarlyRetirement

CER CostEstimatingRelationship(riskanalysis)

CERES ComputerEnhancedRadio

EmissionSurveillance

CERN ControllerEstablishmentsResearchandNuclearProgrammes

CERP CommunicationsElectronicsRecoveryPlan

Acronym LongTitle

CERRRS CentralEuropeanRegionRecceReportingSystem

CERT ComputerisedExaminationandRecordsinTraining

CERU CartridgeEjectorReleaseUnit

CES ChemicalElectricalCentre

CES CombatEffectsSimulator

CES ConceptEvaluationStag

CESE CommunicationsEquipmentSupportElement

CESG Communications‐Elec tronicsSecurityGroup

CESM CommunicationsElectronicS upportMeasures

CESO Chief

EnvironmentandSafetyOfficerMoD

CESO ChiefEnvironmentalScienceOfficer

CESO CommandEquipmentSafetyOfficer(forlivefirings)

CESO(A) ChiefEnvironmentalandSafetyOfficer(Army)

CESO(MOD) ChiefEnvironmentalandSafetyOfficer(MinistryofDefence)

CESO(N) ChiefEnvironmentalandSafetyOfficer(Navy)

CESO(RAF) ChiefEnvironmentalandSafetyOfficer(RoyalAir Force)

CESP Communicati onsEquipmentSupportPlan

CEstO CustomerEstatesOrganisation

CET CentralEuropeanTime

CET CombatEngineerTractor

CETW Council forEducationandTrainingforWales

CEU ComputerElectronicsUnit

CEV CombatEngineerVehicle

CEW CommunicationsElectronicWarfare

CEW ContinentalEarlyWarning

CEWI CombatElectronicWarfareIntelligence

CEWS CommunicationsElectronicWarfareSystem

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CF CadetForce

CF CarbonFibre

CF CentralFinance

CF ChaplaintotheForce

CF CoalitionForces

CF ContingencyForce

CF ContingencyForces

CF ContractsFinder

CF ControlledFragmentation

CF CustomerFocus

CFA CommanderFieldArmy

CfA ContractingforAvailability

CFA CorporateFinance&Accounting

CfA CouncilforAdministration

CFAC

Constant‐FrequencyAlternatingCurrent

CFAL CombinedFrequencyAllocatedList

CFAR ConstantFalseAlarmRate

CFAT Cashflowaftertaxes

CFAT CorporateFinancialAccountingTeam

CFB CanadianForcesBase

CFB CentralFinanceBranch

CFBL CombinedFederatedBattleLaboratory

CFC CarbonFibreComposite

CFC CarbonFibreComposites

CFC CentralFireControl

CFC Chlorofluorocarbons



Acronym LongTitle

CFC Chloro‐Fluoro‐Carbons

CFCC CanadianForcesCommunicationCommand

CFCI CallForwardCoordinatingInstructions

CFD CaptainoftheFlightDeck(notthesameastheFDO)

CFD Chaff/FlareDispenser

CFD ComputationalFluidDynamics

CFDIU CentralisedFaultDisplayInterfaceUnit

CFDS CentralFaultDisplay System

CFE Canadian

ForcesEurope

CFE CentralFighterEstablishment(RoyalAirForce)

CFE ContractorFurnishedEquipment's

CFE ConventionalArmedForcesinEurope

CFE ConventionalForcesEurope(theinternationaltreaty)

CFE ConventionalForcesinEuropeTreaty

CFER ConsolidatedFundExtraReceipts

CFF CallForFire

CFFE CertifiedFreeFromExplosives

CFG Commonwealth&Foreign

Governments

CFG Customer FocusGroup‐nowCWG

CFI ChiefFlyin g Instructor

CFIM CorporateFinancialInformationModel

CFIT ControlledFlightIntoTerrain

CFM CaptainFleetMaintenance

CFM CentralisedFleetManagement

CFM CraneFieldMedium

CFM(DE) CaptainFleetMaintenanceDutyEngineer

CFME ContinuousFrictionMeasuringEquipment

CFMO CommandFlightMedicalOfficer

Cfn

 Craftsman

CFP CommunicationsFocalPoint

CFPNIG Crown,FireandPoliceNationalInterestGroup

CFPG CentralFinanceandPlanningGroup

CFQ CompetingforQuality

CFR CodeofFederalRegulations

CFR CommunicationsFacilitiesRequirement

CFR CustomerFeedbackRecord

CFRP CarbonFibreReinforcedPlastic

CFRP CarbonFibreReinforcedPlastics

CFS CentralFlying

School

CFS CentralFlyingSchool(RoyalAirForce)

CFS ChiefofFleetSupport

CFS CloseFireSupport

CFS CommonFunctionalSpecification

CFSMB ChiefofFleetSupportManagementBoard

CFSME CanadianForcesSchoolofMilitaryEngineering

CFSO CommandFlightSafetyOfficer

CFSP CommonForeign&SecurityPolicy

CFSR ContractorFieldServiceRepresentative

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CFT CaptiveFlightTrainer

CFT CommonFleetTime

CFT CommunicationsFleetTasking

CFV CavalryFightingVehicle

CFX ConfirmatoryFieldExercise

Acronym LongTitle

CFY ChiefCommunicationsYeoman

CFY CurrentFinancialYear

CG ChaplainGeneral

CG ClinicalGovernance

CG Coastguard

CG GuidedMissileCruiser

CGA ColourGraphicsArray

CGA ConsolidatedAccountforCentralGovernment

CGBR CentralGovernmentBorrowingRequirement

CGCC CentreofGravityControlComputer

CGCSS CommanderandGunnerCrewStationSimulator

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CGDA CommonGeographicDataArchitecture

CGEN CharacterGenerator

CGEY CapGeminiErnst&Young

CGF CentralGroupofForce

CGF ComputerGeneratedForces

CGH ComputerGeneratedHologram

CGHA CompressedGasAssociation

CGI CommonGatewayInterface

CGI ComputerGeneratedImage

CGI ComputerGeneratedImagery

CGI Computer‐GeneratedImage

CGM ComputerGraphics

Metafile

CGNTO CentralGovernmentNationalTrainingOrganisation

CGp CommandGroup

CGPM CompendiumofGuidelinesforProjectManagers

CGR ConvertedGalleryRange

CGRAFRegt CommandantGeneralRoyalAirForceRegiment

CGRM CommandantGeneralRoyalMarines

CGS Centimetre‐Gram‐Second(Unitssystem)

CGS CentralGunnerySchool(RoyalAirForce)

CGS ChiefoftheGeneral

Staff

CGS COMSECGuardShip

CGS CrewGunnerySimulator

CGSE CommonGroundSupportEquipment

CGV Computer‐GeneratedVoice

ch charge

Ch Chief

CHA CylindricalHydrophoneArray

CHAALS CommunicationsHighAccuracyAir‐borneLocationSystem

CHADMPILOT ChiefAdmiraltyPilot

CHAIR ControlHandlingAidforIncreaseRange

CHALS‐X CommunicationHigh‐Accuracy

LocationSystem–Exploitable

CHAMP ConfigurableHardwareAlgorithmMappablePre‐processor

CHANCOM ChannelCommand

Chap Chaplain

CHAPS ChamberlainArmourProtectionSystem

CHAPS Chaplains

CHAPS(A) Chaplains(Army)

CHARITS CasualtyHandlingandReportingITSystem

CHARM Challenger/ChieftainArmament

CHARRV ChallengerArmouredRepair&RecoveryVehicle

CHARRVTRL ChallengerArmouredRepair&RecoveryVehicle

Trailer

Acronym LongTitle

CHASE ChemicalAgentsSensor

CHASMAL CHOTS/ASMALink

CHASP CentralHealthAndSafetyProject

ChClk ChiefClerk

CHE ControlledHumidityEnvironment

ChfTech ChiefTechnician(orbelow)

Chg Change

CHI CommissionforHealthImprovement

CHIMPS CivilianHelpandInformationManagement&PaySystem

CHIMPS ComputerisedHelpforInformationto

ManagementandPaySystems.BAORPLSUsystem

CHIP ChallengerImprovementProgramme

CHIP ChemicalHazardInformationandPackaging

CHIP ChemicalInformationandPackaging

CHIP Chemicals(HazardousInformationandPackagingforSupply)

CHK Chinook

CHM CivilianHoodMask

CHOD ChiefOfDefence

CHODS ChiefsOfDefenceStaff

CHOFF ChiefOfficer(RFA)

CHOP

ChangeofOPCON

CHOP ChangeofOperationalCommand orControl

CHORSI CHOTS/RAFSystemsInterconnection

CHOSC CommandoHelicopterOperationsandSupportCell

CHOtS CorporateHeadquarters OfficeTechnology

CHOTS CorporateHeadquartersOfficeTechnologySystem

CHP CombinedHeatandPower

CHQ CollocatedHeadquarters

CHRL CentralHealthRecordsLibrary

CHS CentreforHumanSciences

CHS

 CommonHardwareSystem

CHSP ConstructionHealth&SafetyPlan

Chukar TypeofremotecontrolledAATarget

CI CandidateItem

CI ChannelIslands

CI ChiefInstructor

CI CommunicationsInformatio n 

CI CompressionIgnition

CI ConfigurationIdentification

CI ConfigurationItem

CI ControlIndicator

CI Counter‐Intelligence

CI CrownIndemnity

CIA CentralIntelligenceAgency

CIA CriticalImpactAngle

CIAP ChangeImpactAssessmentProcess

CIAP ContinuousImprovementActionPlan

CIAV CoalitionInteroperability,AssuranceandValidation

CIBIS CommonInfrastructureforBattlefieldInformation

CIC CombatInformationCentre

CICAT CentreforIndustryCo‐operationandTrade

CICC Commanders‐in‐Chief'sCommittee

CICERO CentreforInternationalClimateandEnvironmentalResearch

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CICP CentralInventoryControlPoint

Acronym LongTitle

CIC‐PT CombatInformationCentreProcedureTrainer

CICR CINOIncidentControlRoom

CID Charge‐InjectionDevice

CID Commander'sIntegratedDisplay

CID ConfigurationIdentificationDo

CID CriminalInvestigationDepartment

CIDA CentralInstallationDesignAuthority

CIDA Coordinating InstallationDesignAuthority

CIDA Co ‐ordinatingInstallationDesignAuthority

CIDIS CombatInformationDisplay

System

CIDNE CombinedInformationDataNetworkExchange

CIDS CollateralInformationDisplayStation

CIDS CriticalItemDevelopmentSpecification

CIE ChiefInspectorExplosives

CIE(ND) ChiefInspectorExplosives(NavyDepartment).

CIE(MOD) ChiefInspectorofExplosives(MinistryofDefence)

CIED CounterIED

C‐IED CounterImprovisedExplosiveDevice

CIEG CommonInformationExchangeGlossary

CIEL CommonInformationExch angeLanguage

CIEM CommonInformationExchangeMechanism

CIF CustomerHealth&SafetyInformationForm

CIFD CommunicationInformationFillDevice

CIG CommunicationsIndustriesGroup

CIGARS ConsoleInternallyGeneratedAndRefreshedSymbolsprogramme

CIGS ChiefoftheImperialGeneralStaff

CIGTF CentralInertialGuidanceTestFacility

CIH CommunicationsInformationHandler

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CIJ Close‐InJamming

CIL CandidateItemList

CILOCT Contribution(s)InLieuofCouncilTax

CILON CompensationInLieuOfNotice(exPILON

CILOR CashinLieuofRations

CILOR ContributionInLieuOfRates

CILOR ContributionsInLieuOfRates

CIM CentreforInformationManagement

CIM ComputerIntegratedManufacture

CIM ComputerIntegratedManufacturing

CIM ContinuousImprovementManagement(MRPII)

CIM ControlledIntervalandMemory(riskanalysis)

CIMA CharteredInstituteofManagementAccountants

CIMAH ControlofIndustrialMajo rAccidentHazards

CIMIC CivilMilitaryCo‐operation

CIMUP CandidateItemMaintenance&UpkeepPlan

CINC Commander‐in‐Chief

CINCENT CinCAlliedForces

CentralEurope

CINCENT Commander‐in‐Chief,AlliedForcesCentralEurope

CINCEUR Commander‐in‐Chief,EuropeanCommand

CINCFLEET CommanderinChiefFleet

CinCFleet Commander‐in‐ChiefFleet

CINCGERFLT Commander‐in‐Chief,GermanFleet

CINCHAN CinCChannel

CINCHAN Commander‐in‐Chief,Channel

Acronym LongTitle

CINCHEL Commander‐in‐Chief,ChannelandEasternAtlanticAreas

CINCLANT Commander‐in‐Chief,AtlanticCommand

CINCNORTH CinCAFNorthernEurope

CINCNORTH Commander‐in‐Chief,NorthernEuropeanCommand(NATO)

CINCPAC Commander‐in‐Chief,PacificCommand

CINCSAC Commander‐in‐Chief,StrategicAirCommand

CINCSOUTH CinCAF

SouthernEurope

CINCSOUTH Commander‐in‐Chief,AlliedForcesSouthernEurope

CINCUKAIR CinCUKAirForces

CINCUKAIR Commander‐in‐ChiefUKAirForces

CINE CRISPInterimNetworkEnhancement

CINECRISP Interi mNetworkEnhancement

CINO ChiefInspe ctorNavalOrdnance

CINO ChiefInspe ctorofNavalOrdnance

CIO CentralImageryOffice

CIO

ChiefInformationOfficer

CIOSDG ChiefInformationOfficerSystemsDirectionGroup

CIP CallInProgress

CIP CapabilityIntegrationPlan

CIP COMBAT,Infr astructureandPlatformBISA

CIP ComBAT,Infrastructure,PlatformBISA

CIP CraneImprovementProgramme

CIPD CharteredInstituteofPersonnelandDevelopment

CIPF CentralIntermediateProcessingFacility

CIPMIS CivilianPersonnelManagementInformation

System

CIR Commander’sInformationRequirement

CIR CommittedInformationRate

CIR Consultancy,InspectionandReview

CIR ContinuousInfra‐Red

CIRC CentralInformationReferenceandControl(FASTC)

CIRE CommandInstrumentRatingExaminer

CIRI CommandInstrumentRatingInstructor

CIRPLS Computer IntegrationofRequirementsProcurementLogisticsandSupport

CIRPLS Computer IntegrationofRequirements,Procurement

andLogisticandSupport

CIRPLS Computer IntegrationofRequirements,Procurement,LogisticsandSupport

CIRTEVS CompactInfra‐RedTelevisionSystem

CIRTO CivilianIndustrialRelations&TrainingOrganisation

CIS CavitationInceptionSpeed

CIS CombatIdentificationSystem

CIS CombinedInfluenceSweep

CIS CommandandControlCommunicationsandInformationSystem s 

CIS CommandInfo rmationSystem

CIS

 CommandInf o rmationSystems

CIS CommandIntelligenceSystem

CIS Command,ControlCommunicationsandInformationSystem

CIS CommonwealthofIndependentStates(formerSovietUnion)

CIS CommunicationandInformationServices

CIS CommunicationandInformationSystem

CIS CommunicationsandInformationSystems

CIS CommunicationsInformationSystems

CIS ComputerandInformationSystems

CIs Configuration Items

CIS

ContinuousImprovementStrategy(MRPII)

Acronym LongTitle

CISC CommandInformationSystemsCentre

CISC ComplexInstructionSetComputer

CISC ConstructionIndustryStandingConference

CISD CommunicationsandInformationSystemsDivision,SHAPE

CISEC CommandInformationSystemsExecutiveCommittee

CISIM CommunicationsandInformationSyste ms andInformationManagement

CISO CISOfficer

CISPR CommitteeoftheInternationalSpecialCommitteeonRadio

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CIT CombinedInterrogator‐Transponder

CITB ConstructionIndustryTrainingBoard

CITES ConventiononInternationalTradeinEndangeredSpecies

CITG Commander,InitialTrainingGroup

CITIS ComputerisedIntegratedTechnicalInformationSystem

CITIS ContractorIntegratedTechnicalInformationService

CITIS ContractorsIntegratedTechnicalInformationServices

CITIS‐(UK) ContractorIntegratedTechnicalInformationService(UK)

CITS Central

IntegratedTestSystem

CITS CentrallyIntegratedTestSystem

CITS CommunicationsandInformationTransferServices

CITS CommunicationsInformationTransferService

CITS CommunicationsInformationTransferSystem

CITSS CentralInformationTechnologySecuritySection

CITV Commander'sIndependentThermalViewer

CIU CommunicationInterfaceUnit

CIU ControlInterfaceUnit

CIV CertifiedIssueVoucher

civ Civil(ian)

CIV Compartment

IsolationValve

CIV CompleteInventoryVisibility

CivLab CivilLabour

CivSec CivilSecretariat

CivSec CivilSecretary

CIVSEC CivilianSecretary

Civpol CivilianPolice

CIW Close‐InWeaponSystem

CIWG CapabilityIntegrationWorkingGroup

CIWS CloseInWeaponSystem

CIX CommercialInternetexchange

CJCS ChairmanoftheJointChiefs

ofStaff

CJIIM Combined,Joint,Intra‐governmental,Inter‐agency,Multinational

CJMOC CombinedJointMaritimeOperationsCentre

CJO ChiefofJointOperations

CJO ChiefofJointOrganisation

CJO CommanderJointOperations

CJP Competence toJobProfiles

CJRDFO Chief,Joint RapidDeploy ment ForceOperations

CJS CommunicationChannelandJammerSimulator

CJTF Combined Joint

TaskForce

CJTF Combined JointTaskForces

CJTFC CombinedJointTaskForceCommander

CK ConinghamKeyes

CK CyanogenChloride

CKD ComponentKnockedDown

Acronym LongTitle

CL CentreLine

CL ChemicalLaser

CL CircularLetter

CL CombatLoad

CL CommandLink

CL ConfigurationLibrarian

CL ContractLoan

CL CoreLeader

CL LightCruiser

CL2C CoreLeader(Customer2)

CLA CivilLabourAdministrator

CLAES CryogenicLimbArrayEtalonSpectrometer

CLAIT ComputerLiteracyandInformationTechnology

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CLAMS ClearLaneMarkingSystem

CLAN ContractsLand,Air&Navy(ContractITsystem)

CLAP CloseAirPicture

CLARA CompactLaserRadar

CLARA CompactLAserRAdar(UK/Fdemonstrator)

CLAS CoherentLaserradarAir‐borneShearSensor

CLASP ComprehensiveLogisticsAutomatedSupportProgramme

CLASP ComputerLinkedAssistancetotheScalingProcess

CLASP ConsolidatedLogisticsAutomatedSupportProgramme

CLASP RCScodeforUHF/VHF

CLASS Closed‐LoopArtillerySimulationSystem

CLASSIC CovertLocalAreaSensorSystemforIntruderClassification

CLAW CloseAssaultWeapon

CLAW ControlofLeadatWork

CLAWS CloseCombatLightArmourWeaponSystem

CLC ChargeLinearCutting

CLC CommandLaunchComputer

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CLD ChemiluminescentDetection

CLD CommunicationsLogisticsDepot

CLDA ClosedLoopDeAmping

CLDA ClosedLoopDe‐Amping

CLDG ClosedLoopDeGaussing

CLDG ClosedLoopDe‐Gaussing

CLDP ConvertibleLaserDesignationPod

CLDS CockpitLaserDesignationSystem

CLEF CertifiedLicensedEvaluationFacility

CLEF CESG(wasCommercial)LicensedEvaluationFacility

CLEWP ClearedLane

ExplosiveWideningPathCharge

CLF CommanderLandForces

CLF CommanderLandingForce

CLF ConsolidatedLocationfile

CLGE Cannon‐Launched GuidanceElectronics

CLGP CannonLaunchedGuidedProjectile

CLI CallLevelInterface

CLI CivilLabourInspection

CLI CommandLineInterpreter

CLIME ConsolidationintheManagementEnvironment

Clin Clinical

Clk Clerk

CLNP ConnectionLessNetwork

Protocol

Acronym LongTitle

CLNS ConnectionlessNetworkService

CLNS Connection‐lessNetworkService

CLO CivilLabourOfficer

CLOS CommandtoLine ofSightGuidance

CLP CellLossPriority(ATM)

CLRSTAR CueingL‐bandRuggedSearchTrackandAcquisitionRadar

CLS CapsuleLaunchSystem

CLS CentralLegalServices

CLS ChiefofLogisticsSupport

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CLS ClearScreen

CLS ContractorLogisticsSupport

CLSSA Co‐operativeLogisticsSupplySupportArrangement

CLSW ConventionalLaunchedSe aWolf

CLT ContainerLoadTrailer

CLU CommandLaunchUnit

CLVF ClosedLoopValidationFacility

CM CapabilityManager

CM ChangeManagement

CM CivilianManagement

CM ClassModification

CM ClusterMunitions

CM CommandManagement

CM CommodityManager

CM CostManagement

CM CounterMeasure

CM CourtMartial

CM CrisisManagement

CM CruiseMissile

CM CustomerMilestoneorCounterMeasure

CM(M) CapabilityManager(Manoeuvre)

CM(S) CapabilityManager(Strike)

CM(SD) CapabilityManager(Strat egicDeployment))

CM(IR&C) CivilianManagement(IndustrialRelationsandConditionsofService)

CM(IS) Capability

Manager(InformationSuperiority)

CMA CommunicationsManagersAssociation

CMA ContinuationMaterialAssessment

CMAG CruiseMissileAdvancedGuidance

CMAS CrisisManagementADPSystem

CMath CharteredMathematician

CMB ChangeManagementBoard

CMB ConfigurationManagementBoard

CMBG CanadianMechanisedBrigade

CMC CacheandMemoryController

CMC CentralMilitaryCommission

CMC CeramicMatrixComposites

CMC

ComputerMediatedConferencing

CMC CONDOMountingCell

CMC ConfigurationManagementCommittee

CMC ContractManagementControl

CMC CrisisManagementCentre

CMC CruiseMissileCarrier

CMCPW CivilianManagementCorporatePersonnelWebSite

Cmd Command

Acronym LongTitle

CMD ConfigurationManagementDatabase

CMD ConventionalMunitionDisposal

CMD CountermeasuresDuties

CMD CrateringMunitionsDispenser

CMDS CockpitManagementandDisplaySystem

CMDS CountermeasuresDispenserSystem

CME CentralMedicalEstablishment

CME ContinuingMedicalEducation

CMEM(M) ChiefPettyOfficerMarineEngineeringMechanic(Mechanical)

CMF CentralManagementFacility

CMF ConceptualMilitary

Framework

CMFA CommandManagemen tFunctionalArea

CMFT ClientFacilitiesManagementTeam

CMG CapabilityManagementGroups

CMG CompositeMaintenanceGroup

CMG CourseMadeGood

CMH CommunityMentalHealth

CMHN CommunityMentalHealthNurse

CMHR CombustionModified HighlyResilient

CMI Compilation,Missionsupport,Integrationandtrainingfacility

CMI ComputerManagedInstruction

CMI

CruiseMissileInterface

CMIK CruiseMissileIntegrationKit

CMIP CommonManagementInformationProtocol

CMIS CapabilityManagerInformationSystems

CMIS CommonManagementInformationServices

CMIS CSDEManagementInformationSystem

CMLO CommandManpowerLiaisonOffice

CMLSA CommercialMicrowaveLandingSystemAvionics

CMM CapabilityManagementMeasure

CMM ComponentMaintenanceManual

CMM ConfigurationManagementMethodology

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CMM CoordinateMeasuring Machines

CMM CoreMilitaryManpower

CMMCA CruiseMissileMissionControlAircraft

Cmnd CommandPaper

Cmnty Community

CMO CareerManagementOfficer

CMO CentralMailOffice

CMO ChiefMedicalOfficer

CMO CrisisManagementOrganisation

CMOD CompactMeteorologicalandOceanographicDrif ter

CMOS ComplementaryMetalOxideSilicon(semiconductor)

CMP CapabilityManagement

Plan

CMP CentralMessParty

CMP ConfigurationManagementandPlanning

CMP CountermeasuresPrecursor

CMP Counter‐MilitaryPotential

CMR CommanderMaritimeReserves

CMRA CruiseMissileRadarAltimeter

CMRB CompositeMainRotorBlade

CMRR CentralMedicalRecordsRepository

CMRR CommonModeRejectionRatio

Acronym LongTitle

CMRS CountermeasuresReceiverSystem

CMRS Crash/MaintenanceRecorderSystem

CMRST CommitteeonManpowerResourcesforScienceandTechnology

CMS CapabilityManagementStrategy

CMS CockpitManagementSystem

CMS CodeManagementSystem

CMS CombatManagementSystem

CMS CombatMissionSimulator

CMS CombatMonitoringSystem

CMS CommunityMailServer

CMS

 CompucatMessageSystem.

CMS ContentManagementSystem

CMS ControlMonitorSet

CMS CorporateManagementInformationSystem.

CMS CrownMetroSalchiSpA

cms CubicMetres

CMSA CertificateofMaterialStateAssessment

CMSA ContinuousMaterialStateAssessment

CMSA CruiseMissileSupportActivity

CMSAF ChiefMasterSergeantoftheAirForce

CMSN Central

MessageSwitchingNetwork

CMT CadmiumMercuryTelluride

CMT CadmiumMercuryTelluride(chemicalabbreviationCdHgTe)

CMT CapabilityManagementTeams

CMT CategoryManagementTeam

CMT ClientManagementTeam

CMT CombatMedicalTechnician

CMT ComputerManagedTraining

CMT ContractManagementTeam(CFQ)

CMT ConversionManagementTeam

CMT CriticalMilitaryTarget

CMT CryptoMaintenanceTeam

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CMTR CoalitionMissionTrainingResearch

CMU ChartMaintenanceUnit

CMU ControlandMonitoringUnit

CMU CourseMeasuringUnit

CMV CombatMobilityVehicle

CMW CompartmentedModeWorkstation

CN Chloroacetophon

CNADMIN Communications&NavigationAdmin

CN2H ConduitNuit,secondgeneration,Helicopters

CNA CentreforNavalAnalyses

CNA ChiefNavalArchitect

CNAC

Contractors’NameandAddressCode.

CNAD ConferenceofNationalArmamentDirectors

CNAD NATOCouncilofNationalArmamentDirectors

CNAESPC ConventionalNavalArmamentExplosiveStoresPackagingCommittee

CNB CNB

CNB HMNavalBaseClyde

CNBSO ChiefNavalbaseSafetyOfficer

CNBV CurrentNetBookValue

CNC CaNcelledClinic

CNC CNC

Acronym LongTitle

CNC CommanderNationalComponent

CNC ComputerisedNumericalControl(ofamachine)

CNCE CommunicationsNodalControlElement

CND CampaignforNuclearDisarmament

CND CaptainNavalDrafting

CND ComputerNetworkDefence

CNDEG ComputerNetworkDefenceExecutiveGroup

CNE ComputerNetworkExploitation

CNE Control&NetworkEquipment

CNES CentreNationalle

EtudesSpacialle

CNG CompressedNaturalGas

CNGF CommonNewGenerationFrigate

CNGF CommonNextGenerationFrigate

CNH CINCNAVHOME

CNI Communications,NavigationandIdentification

CNIU Communications/NavigationInterfaceUnit

CNJA ChiefNavalJudgeAdvocate

CNLP Connection‐lessNetworkLayerProtocol

CNN CableNewsNetwork

CNNRP ChairmanNavalNuclearRegulatoryPanel

CNNTSP ChairmanNavalNuclearTechnicalSafetyPanel

CNO ChiefofNavalOperations

CNO ComputerNetworkOperations

CNOCS CaptainNavalOperationalCombatSystems

CNOCS Commander, NavalOperationsControlsystem

CNOE ChiefNavalOrdnanceEngineer

CNP ChiefofNavalPersonnel

CNPV Cumulative NetPresentValue

CNR CalibrationNotRequired

CNR CaptainNavalRecruiting

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CNR CombatNetRadio

CNRE CombatNetRadioEnvironment

CNRI CombatNetRadioInterference

CNRMIS CombatNetRadioManagementInformationSystem

CNRS ChemicalandNuclearReconnaissanceSystem

CNS CentralNervousSystem

CNS ChiefoftheNavalStaff

CNS CNS

CNS CommunicationsNetworkSimulator

CNS Communications,Navigation,Surveillance

CNSA CommodoreNaval

ShipAcceptance

CNSO ChiefNavalSignals Officer

CNSRP CPG'sneutralseatreferencepoint

CNST ClinicalNegligenceSchemeforTrusts

CNT Canister

CNWSE ChiefNavalWeaponSystemEngineer

CO CentralOffice

CO CommandingOfficer

Co StandardBallisticCoefficient

CO2 Carbondioxide

COA ConceptofAnalysis

COA CourseofAction

COATI CommitteeOn

AwardsToInventors

Acronym LongTitle

COB CaptainoftheBase

COB CarriedOnBoard(spares)

COBIP CustomerOrderBookInte rface Plan

COBLOGS CaptainofBase,ParentUnit,WiderFleetUnit

COBLU CooperativeOutBoardLo gisticUpgrade

COBOL CommonBusiness‐OrientedLanguage

COBRA CabinetOfficeBriefingRoomA

COBRA ComBureauReplacementActivity

COBRA COunter

BatteryRAdar

CoC ChainofCommand

COC CombatOperationCentre

COC CommandOperationsCentre

COCC Contractor'sOperationalControlCentre

COCC CostOfCapitalCharge

COCH CosttoOrderCosttoHold

CoCo CodeofConnection

COCO ContractorOwnedContractorOperated

COCOM Co‐ordinatingCommitteeforEast‐WestTradePolicy

COCOM

Co‐ordinatingCommitteeforMultilateralExportControls

COCOMO ConstructiveCostModel(Boehm)

CoCoMs CoordinatedCombatManagement

COCS CombinedOperationalCommandSystem

COCT Cab‐OverCargoTruck

COD CarrierOnboardDelivery

COD CashOnDelivery

COD CentralOrdnanceDept

COD CertificateOfDesign

CoD CostofDefence

CODAG CombinedDieselandGas

Turbine

CODEC Compressor/DECompressor

CODERM CommitteeforDefenceEquipmentReliability&Maintainability

CODERM CommitteeOfDefenceEquipmentReliabilityandMaintainability

CODFM CodedOrthogonalFrequencyDivisionMultiplex

CODLAG CombinedDieselElectricandGasTurbine

CODLAG CombinedDiesel,ElectricandGasPropulsion

CODOG CombinedDieselorGasTurbine

CODSIA Council

OfDefenceandSpaceIndustry

COE CabOverEngine

COE CentresOfExcellence

COE CommonOperatingEnvironment

COEA CostandOperationalEffectiveAnalysis

COEA CostandOperationalEffectivenessAnalysis

COEC CouncilOperationsandExecutiveCommittee,NATOHQ

COED ConciseOxfordEnglishDictionary

COEIA CombinedOperationalEffectiveness&InvestmentAppraisalcourse

COEIA

 CombinedOperationalEffectivenessandInvestmentAppraisal

COEIA CombinedOperationalEvaluationandInvestmentAppraisal

COEIA CommonOperationalEffectivenessandInvestmentAppraisal

CoF ChannelsofFire

CofA CertificateofAirworthiness

CofA ControlleroftheAirForce

COFAM ComputerFacilityforMineWarfare

CofC CertificateofCompetency

Acronym LongTitle

COFDEN Commander,OperationalForces,Denmark

CofF ConeofFire

COFFER ComputerisedOfficeforFieldForceEnquiry'sandRecords

CofG CentreofGravity

CofH CorporalofHorse

CofM CorrectionoftheMoment

C‐of‐M CentreofMass

CofN ControlleroftheNavy

CofR CommencementofRifling

CofS Chief

ofStaff,SHAPE

COFT ConductofFireTrainer

CofWC ClerkofWorksConstruction

CofWE ClerkofWorksElectrical

CofWM ClerkofWorksMechanical

COGAG CombinedGasandGasPropulsion

COGO ContractorOperatedGovernmentOwned

COGOG CombinedGasTurbineorGasTurbine

COGOG CombinedofGasorGasPropulsion

COGS Confederation

ofGroupTrainingSchemes

COH ClydeOperationalHeadquarters

COHV CartridgeOperatedHAPValve

COIC CareersandOccupationalInformationCentre

COIL ChemicalOxygen‐IodineLaser

COIN CounterInsurgency

COINS ComputerandInformationHandlingSystem

COINS ComputerOperatedInstrumentSystem

COJACS CombatJamming/CommunicationSupportSystem

COJAS CoherentJammerSimulator

Col Colonel

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COL CommandOpenLine(inter nalcircuitinOpsRoom&bridge)

COLA CostofLivingAllowance

COLD ComputerOutputtoLaserDisc

COLDS CommonOpto‐electronicLaserDetectionSystem

COLOC ChangeofLocationsofCommand

COLOS CommandoffLineofSight

COLPRO CollectiveProtection

COLS CommandOfftheLineof

Sight

COLT CO2LaserTechnology

Com Commodore

COM CompactOptronicMast

COM CompanyOperatingManual

COM ComponentObjectModel

COM(L) Commander(Land)Materiel 

COM(OPS) Commander(Operations)

COMA CivilOwnedMilitaryAircraft

COMA Civil‐OwnedMilitary‐typeAircraft

COMA ContractorOwnedMilitaryAircraft

COMAAFCE CommanderAlliedAirForcesCentralEurope

COMAAFCE Commander,Allied

AirForces,CentralEurope

COMAH ControlofMajorAccidentHazardsregulations

COMAIRNON CommanderAir,NorthernNorway

COMAJF Commander,AlliedJointForce

COMAL Communications Analysis 

Acronym LongTitle

COMAMF(L) Commander,ACEMobileForces,Land

COMAN ConfigurationManagement

COMAO CompositeAirOperations

COMATG CommanderAmphibiousTaskGroup

COMATG CommodoreAmphibiousTaskGroup

COMAW CommodoreAmphibiousWarfare

COMBALTAP Commander,AlliedForces,BalticApproaches

COMBAT CommandBattlespaceToolset

ComBAT CommonBattlefieldApplicationsToolset

ComBAT CommonBattlefieldToolset

CombatID

 CombatIdentification

COMBAT‐SIM ComputerisedBattleSimulation

COMBO Calculationofmissbetweenobjects

COMBOPEN® NerveAgentAntidoteInjectionDevice

COMBRITFOR CommanderBritishForces

COMBS CommodityManagementBusinessSystem

COMCAT ComputerOutputMicrofilmCatalogueSystem

COMCENTAG Commander,CentralArmyGroup

COMCJTF Commander,CombinedJointTaskForce

COMCLYDE Commander,ClydeArea

Comd

Commander

Comd SecCommandSecretary/Secretariat

COMDEF CommonDefenceExhibitionandSeminar

COMDEV CommodoreDevonport

COMDEVFLOT CommodoreDevonportFlotilla

Comdt Commandant

ComdTpLdr CommandTroopLeader

Comdty Commodity

COMECON CouncilforMutualEconomicAssistance

COMED CombinedMapandElectronicDisplay

COMEDCENT Commander,CentralMediterranean

COMEDEAST Commander,EasternMediterranean

COMEX CommencementofASWAction

(inCASEX)

COMFAIRMED Commander,FleetAirArmMediterrane an

COMGIBMED Commander,GibraltarMediterranean

COMICS ComputerisedIndulgenceControlSystem

COMINT CommunicationIntelligence

COMINT CommunicationsIntelligence

COMIS CombatSuppliesOpera tionalManagementInformationSystem

COMJAM CommonJammer

COMLANDJUT Commander,AlliedLandForces,Jutland

COMLANDNON Commander,AlliedLandForces,NorthNorway

COMMCEN CommunicationsCentre

COMMHQ

CommunicationsHead

COMMITS CommandManagementITStrategy

COMMITSS Command&ManagementITStrategyStudy

Comms Communications

COMMS Customer‐OrientatedManufacturingManagementSystem

CommsZ CommunicationsZone

CommsOp CommunicationsOperator

COMMW Commander,MineWarfare/Warvessels

COMMW CommodoreMinewarfare&MinorWarVessels

COMMW CommodoreMinorWarVessels

Acronym LongTitle

Commy Commissary

COMNA CommodoreNavalAviation

COMNAEWF Commander,NATOAir‐borneEarlyWarningForce

COMNAVNON Commander,AlliedNavalForces,NorthNorway

COMNON Commander,NorthernNorway

COMNORLANT Commander,NorthAtlanticSub‐Area

COMNORTHAG CommanderNorthernArmyGroup

CompB CompositionB

comprat CompositeRation(Compo)

COMPASS ComputerAssurance

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COMPLAN Communicati onsPlan

COMPORFLOT CommodorePortsmouthFlotilla

COMPREP COMPuterassistedREPairplanning

COMPREP ComputerPlanningofRepair

Comptia ComputingTechnologyIndustryAssociation,USA

COMPUSEC ComputerSecurity

COMPUSECRA ComputerSecurityRiskAnalysis

COMR Civil‐OwnedMilitaryRegistered(Aircraft)

COMRFA CommodoreRoyalFleetAuxiliary

COMSEC CommunicationSecurity

COMSEC COMmunicationsSECurity

COMSERVGRU Commander,

ServiceGroup

COMSFOR CommanderSFOR

COMSIM Communications Simulator

COMSIXATAF Commander,6thAlliedTacticalAirForce

COMSONOR Commander,SouthernNorway

COMSTRKFLT CommanderStrikeFleet

COMSUBMED Commander,SubmarinesMediterranean

COMTWOATAF Commander,2ndAlliedTacticalAirForce

COMUKTG CommanderUKTaskGroup

COMUKTG CommanderUnitedKingdomTaskGroup

COMVAT CombatVehiclesArmamentTechnology

CONAS

 CombinedNuclearAndSteam

CONDOR CovertOperationsNightDayforRotorcraft

CONEMP Concept OfEmployment

CO‐NEWS CommunicationsNavalElectronicWarfareSystem

CONF Confidential

CONLOG ConceptofLogistics

CONLOG ContractedLogistics

CONMAROPS ConceptofMaritimeOperations

CONOLD ConsolidatedOn‐lineDocumentation

CONOP ConceptOfOperations

CONP Connection‐OrientedNetworkProtocol

(ISO)

CONPLAN ContingencyPlan

CONS Connection‐OrientedNetworkService

CONTMAN CONTractsMANagement

CONUS ContinentalUnitedStates(notHawaii/Alaska)

CONUS ContinentalUSA

CONUSE ConceptOfUse

CONVIS ConsignmentVisibility

COO ChiefOperatingOfficer

COOP CraftOfOPportunity

coord Coordinate/coordination/coordinator

Acronym LongTitle

CoP CloseofPlay

COP CloseofPlay(endofworkingday)

COP CodeofPractice

COP CommitmentsandOperationPlanning(MRPII)

COP ContingencyOperationPlan

COPA74 ControlOfPollutionAct1974

COPEX CovertandOperationalProcurementExhibition

COPL CommitmentsOperationalPriority/PrioritiesList

CORAD Co‐ordinatedRolandAir

Defence

CORBA CommonObjectRequestBrokerArchitecture

CORCEN CORrelationCENtre

CORDA CoronaryArteryDiseaseResearchAssociation

COrE ComBATORBATEditor(COrE)Toolset

CORE ControlledRequirementsExpression

CORIPD CorrectionofIPData

CORPID CorrectionofInitialProvisioningData

CORSAIR ComputerOutputforREMESupportofAIRcraft

COS ChiefofStaff 

COS

ChiefsofStaff

COS CompanyOperatingSystem

COS ContractedOutServices

COSVAT ContractedOutServicesVAT

COS(T) ChiefofStaff,Transformation

COS2SL ChiefofStafftoSecondSeaLord

COSAG CombinedSteamAndGasTurbine

COSALX CompressableStabilityAnalysis(versionX)

COSC ChiefofStaffCommittee

COSE CommonOpenSystems

orSoftwareEnvironment

COSHH ControlOfSubstancesHazardoustoHealth

COSMIC CombatSystemsMulti‐formatInformationCentre

COSPAR CommitteeforSpaceResearch

COSSACS ComputerisedStockSegregationandControlSystem

COSSEC ChiefofStaffSecretariat

COSSEC Chief(s)ofStaffSecretariat

COSSHE ControlofSubstanceHaza rdoustoHealth&TheEnvironment

COSTIND

CommissionofScienceTechnologyandIndustry

COSUT CertificateOfSafetyUnderTest

COTS CommercialOffTheShelf

COTS CostOff‐The‐Shelf

COTT ControlOfTransmissionTest

CoV CalculusofVariations

COV Counter‐obstacleVehicle

COW ContractofWork

Coxn Coxswain

Coy Company

CP CaptainofthePort

CP CloseProtection

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CP CommandPost

CP CommanderofthePort

CP CompleteProvisions

CP Concrete‐piercing

CP CorporatePlan

CP CorporatePlanning

Acronym LongTitle

CP2 ContractorPerformanceCertificationProgram

CPA CabinPublicAddress

CPA ClosestPointofApproach

CPA ConsumerProtectionAct

CPA ContinuousPatrolAircraft

CPA ControlPanelAssembly

CPA CreditProtectionAssociation

CPA CriticalPathAnalysis

CPA CriticalProtectedAreas

CPA/SG CentralPulseAmplifier/SymbolGenerator

CPACS CodedPulse

Anti‐ClutterSystem

CPB Change PlanningBoard

CPC CivilianPersonnelCommittee

CPC ConflictPreventionCentre

CPCA CentralPlantControlAuthority

CPCC ComputerPo licyConsultativeCommittee

CPCN CommandPostCommunicationNe twork

CPD CentralizedPlanningDocuments

CPD Commander'sPointingDevice

CPD CommunicationsProjectDivision

CPD ConfidentialPolicyDate

CPD ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment

CPD CorporatePersonnelDatabase

CPE CanadianPatrolFrigate

CPE CircularProbableError

CPE CustomerPremisesEquipment

CPERS CapturedInternedandDetainedPersons

CPET CommercialProjectEnablementTeam

CPF ConflictPreventionFund

CPG Co‐Pilot/Gunner

CPGS CassettePreparationGroundSystem

CPI CateringPriceIndex

CPI CharactersPerInch

CPI CommonProgrammingInterface

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CPI CommunicationsProcessorInterface

CPI CostPerformanceIndicator

CPL CapillaryPumpLoop

CPL CharactersPerLine

CPL ClassificationPackagingandLabelling

Cpl Corporal

CPL CustomerPriceList

CPM Civil,Police,Militaryactivities

CPM ControlProcessorModule

CPM ControlProgrammeMicrocomputer

CPM CriticalPathMethod

CPM/P CommandPostModem/Processor

CPMA CivilianPersonnelManagementAuthority

CPN CommunityPsychiatryNurse

CPO ChiefPettyOfficer

CPO CommandPayOffice

CPO(H) CPO(Hull)‐shipwright

CPOMA CPOMedicalAssistant

CPOMEA(L) CPOMarineEngineeringArtificer(Electrical)

Acronym LongTitle

CPOP CommandPost/ObservationPost

CPOSA ChiefPettyOfficerStoresAccountant

CPOWTR CPOWriter(Secretarial)

CPP CentralPostingPoint

CPP CommonPromotionProcedure

CPP ControlledPitchPropeller

CPP ControlledPitchPropellor

CPPS ContractsProposalsandProgress

CPPU CentralPrintPurchasingUnit

CPR Cardio‐PulmonaryResuscitation

CPR CentralPrice

Record

CPR ChiefofPublicRelations

CPR Coherent‐PulseRadar

CPR ConsolidatedPositionReport

CPR CovertPenetrationRadar

CPRE CampaignfortheProtectionofRuralEngland

CPRES CapturedPersonnel

CPRL ConstantPriceResourceLine

CPRO CentralPublicRecordsOffice

CPRO CivilianPay&RecordsOffice

CPRO CommandPublicRelationsOfficer

CPS CardinalPointSpecification

CPS CarrierPre‐Selection

CPS CentrallyProvidedServices

CPS CharactersPerSecond

CPS CommandProcessSystem

CPS ComponentLifeSurvey

CPS CovertPenetrationSystem

CPS CryptographicSubSystem

CPSA ClayPigeonShootingAssociation

CPSM CouncilforProfessionsSupplementarytoMedicine

CPT CockpitProceduresTrain er 

CPT CollisionPresence

Test

CPT ContingencyPlanningTeam

CPT Core&PersonnelTraining

CPT CrisisPlanningTeam

CPU CentralProcessingUnit

CPU CentralProcessorUnit

CPU CommunicationsProcessingUnit

CPURMP CloseProtectionUnitRoyalMilitaryPolice

CPV CommandPostVehicle

CPW CaptainsProfessionalWarning

CPX CommandPostExercise

CPX CommandPostExercises

CQ ClarificationQuestions 

CQB CloseQuarterBattle

CQBR CloseQuarterBattleRange

CQBR(R) CloseQuarterBattleRange(Rural)

CQBR(U) CloseQuarterBattleRange(Urban)

CQE CloseQuarterEngagements

CQI ContinuousQualityImprovement

CQMS CompanyQuartermasterSergeant

CQMST CompanyQuartermasterSergeant(Technical)

Acronym LongTitle

CQT CertificateofQualificationonType

CR CapabilityRequirement

CR CentralRegion

CR ClarificationRequest

CR CloseRange

CR CollectionRequirement

CR CombatRadio(VHF&HF)

CR CommunicationsRequirement

CR ContinuousRod(warheadexplosivedesign)

CR ContractRepair

CR ControlRoom

CR Counter‐Rotating(propeller)

CR&J Carriage

Release&Jettison

CR2 Challenger2

CR2 Challenger2 MainBattleTank

CR2 Challenger2 Tank

CR2 ChallengerII

CRA ClosureRiskAssessment

CRA CostRiskAnalysis

CRAF CivilReserveAirFleet

CRAFFTS ControllerRAFFixedTelegraphicSystem

CRAFT Commander'sReviewofAircraftFaultTrends

CRAFT ComputerisedRapidAssessmentof

FragmentsagainstaTarget

CRAMM CCTARiskAnalysisandManagementMethodology

CRAMM CCTASecurityRiskAnalysisandManagementMethodology

CRAMS CalibrationRecallAndMaintenanceSystem

CRAPP ComputerisationRegimeAgainstProductivityandPlans

CRARRV Challenger ArmouredRepairandRecoveryVehicle

CRAST Commander'sReviewofAircraftSupplyTrends

CRB CentralRecordsBranch

CRB

 CivilRentedBearer

CRBS CostResourceBreakdownStructure

CRC CameraReadyCopy

CRC ContactReportingCentre

CRC Control&ReportingCentre

CRC ControlandReportingCentre

CRC CurrentReplacementCost

CRC CyclicRedundancyCheck

CRC CyclicalRedundancyCheck

CRCCIS CentralRegionCommand&ControlInfoSystem

CRCU CryptoRemoteControl

Unit

CRD CapabilityRequirementsDocument

CRDEC ChemicalResearch,DevelopmentandEngineeringCentre

CRDM ControlRodDriveMecha nism

CRDN CivilRentedDataNetwork

CRE CommanderRoyalEngineer's

CRE CommissionforRacialEquality

CRE CommunicationsRadarExciter

CREAM CosmicRadiationEnvironmentandActivationMonitor

CREATE Challenger2EquipmentsupportAnalysisToolforEquipment

managers

CREDIT CapabilityRenewalbyEvolutionaryDevelopment&InsertionofTechnology

CREDIT CapabilityRenewalbyEvolutionaryDevelopmentandInsertionofTechnology(MOD(PE)initiative)

CREDO CosmicRadiationEffectsandDosimetry

Acronym LongTitle

CREMIS CR2EquipmentManagementInformationSystem

CREST Committee ofScientifi candTechnologicalResearch

CREST Comprehensiv eRadarEffectsSimulatorTrainer

CREST Creativityin ScienceandTechnology

CRETE CommonRan geElectricalTestingEquipment

CRETE CommonRan geElectronicTestEquipment

CREW BritishComplementingtool

CREW ComplementRegimeEvaluatedforWarships

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CRF Capstans RequirementForm

CRH CalibreRadiusHead

CRI CorporateReferenceInfor mation

CRI CorporateResearchInitiative

CRI(PER) Critical(Performance)

CRI(SAF) Critical(Safety)

CRIAP CentralRegionInitialACCSProgramme

CRIP CrisisResupplyfromIndustryProcedures

CRIP CrisisResupplyfromIndustryProgramme

CRIS CoastalRadarIntegrationSystem

CRISC ComplexReducedInstructio nSet

Computer

CRISD ComputerResourcesIntegratedSupportDocument

CRISP Comprehensive RNSTSInventorySupport/SupplyProgramme/Project

CRISP Comprehensive RNSTSInventorySystemsProject

CRISP ComputerReconstructedImagesfromScenePhotographs

CritElev CriticalElevation

CRITCOM CriticalintelligenceCommunications

CRITLIST CriticalList

CRL Catering,RetailandLeisure

CRL CommonRailLauncher

CRL ComponentReplacementList

CRL

 ContingencyRearLink

CRM CorrosionRelatedMagnetic

CRM CrewResourceManagement

CRM CustomerRelationshipManagement

CRMP Corps ofRoyalMilitaryPolice

CRN Co‐operativeResearch–Naval

CRN CrossRelatedNIIN

CRO CriminalRecordsOffice

CROFT CraneOperatorAloft(asafetyprocess)

CROP CRISPRemoteOutputPrinting

CROW Countrysideand

RightsOfWayAct

CROWCASS CriminalsofWarCommission

CRP CapacityRequirementsPlanning (MRPII)

CRP ComponentReplacementProgramme

CRP CompressedRasterProduct.

CRP ConferenceRoomPilot

CRP ContactReportingPoint

CRP ControlandReportingPost

CRP CorporateResearchProgramme

CRPA ControlledRadiationPatternAntenna

CRPA ControlledReceptionPatternAntenna

CRRC Combat

RubberRaidingCraft

CRRD CommonRAFReferenceData

CRRES CombinedReleaseandRadiationEffectsSatellite

Acronym LongTitle

CRRL ComprehensiveReReferencingList

CRS Co‐operativeResearch onShips

CRS CPORadioSupervisor

CRSA ContractorsRequiringSpecialAttention

CRSP ContractorRepairSparesProgramme

CRSP ContractorRepairSupplyProcedures

CRSS ContractorRepairSupportStock

CRT CathodeRayTube

CRTD CorporateResearchTechnologyDemonstrator

CRTE CombatRescueTrainingExercise

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CRU ControlRadioUnit

CRUFT CRaftofopportunitytakenUpFromTrade

CRUSH ComputerRecordingUsageStockHandling

CRUX CosmicRayUpseteXperiment

CRV CertifiedReceiptVoucher

CRW CounterRevolutionaryWarfare

CRYPCEN CryptoCentre

Crypto Cryptographic

CryptoCust CryptoCustodian

CryptoNCO CryptoNon‐CommissionedOfficer

CS CarrierSense

CS CentralServices

CS CloseSupport

CS CombatSupport

CS CombatSystem

CS CommandSecretary/CommandSecretariat

CS CommodoreSuperintendent

CS CommonServices

CS Cone‐Stabilised

CS ConfinedSpace

CS ContractSponsor

CS ConvergenceSub‐layer

CS CoreServices

CS CostSaving

CS(E) CustomerServices(Establishment)

CS/AUS(NP) CommandSecretaryto2SL/CNH,andAssistantUnder

SecretaryOfState(NavalPersonnel)

CS1 CombatSystem1

CSA CalledSubscriberAnswer

CSA CanadianSpaceAgency

CSA CanadianStandardsAssociation

CSA ChiefofStaffoftheArmy

CSA ChiefScientificAdviser

CSA ChlorosulphonicAcid

CSA CommercialSystemApplication

CSA CommonSupportAuthority

CSA CommunicationsandSituationalAwarenessTeam

CSA

ComputingServicesAssociation

CSA ConfigurationStatusAccounting

CSA CustomerServiceAgreement

CSA CustomerSupplierAgreement

CSA CustomerSupplierAgreements

CSA CustomerSupportAgreement

CSAB CivilServiceAppealsBoard

Acronym LongTitle

CSABM CollaborativeSystemforAirBattlespaceManagement

CSAF ChiefofStaff(USAF)

CSAR CombatSearchandRescue

CSAS CommandandStabilityAugmentationSystem

CSB ClydeSubmar ineBase

CSB CombatSupport Boat

CSB CorporateServiceBoard

CSBM ConfidenceandSecurityBuildingMeasures

CSBM ConfidenceandSecurity‐BuildingMeasures

CSBM

 Confidence‐and‐SecurityBuildingMeasure

CSBS ClydeSubmarineBaseScheme(Productivity)

CSC CivilServiceCommission

CSC CodificationStatusCode

CSC CommunicationSystemControl

CSC CommunicationsSystemControl

CSC CompassSystemController

CSC ComputerSoftwareComponent

CSCE CommunicationsSystemsControlElement

CSCE ConferenceonSecurityandCo‐operationinEurope

CSCE

ConfidenceonSecurityandCooperationinEurope

CSCF CoordinatorofSupportingCommandFunctions

CSCG CommunicationsSecurityControlGroup

CSci CharteredScientist

CSCI ComputerSoftwareConfigurationItem

CSCIs ComputerSoftwareConfigurationItems

CSCP CentralServerCommunicationsPack

CSCS Contractor'sSatelliteControlSite

CSCW ComputerSupportedCo‐operativeWorking

CSCW Computer‐SupportedCo

‐operativeWorking

CSD CombatSystemDatabus

CSD CommonSourceDataBase

CSD CommonStrategicDoppler

CSD ConstantSpe ed Drive

CSDA Co‐ordinatingSystemDesignAuthority

CSDB CommonSourceDatabase

CSDE CentralServicingDevelopmentEsta blishment

CSDF CentralStorage&DistributionFacility(RNSDPort)

CSDF CommunicationsShoreDevelopmentFacility

CSDT Controlfor

SubmarineDischargeTorpedo

CSE CentralServicesEstablishment

CSE CertificateofSecondaryEducation

CSE CombatSupportEquipment

CSE CombinedServicesEntertainment

CSED CombatSystemEngineerin gDatabase

CSEDS CombatSystemsEngineeringDevelopmentSite

CSEG CommonSupportExpertGroup

CSEP CivilServiceEmployeePolicy

CSEPO ChiefSafety&EnvironmentalprotectionOfficer

CSESD CommunicationsSecurity

EquipmentSystemsDocument

CSEU ConfederationofShipbuildingandEngineeringUnions

CSF CardinalSafetyFeature

CSF CombinedServiceForces

CSF CriticalSuccessFactor

Acronym LongTitle

CSF CriticalSuccessFactors

CSFF CustomerSatisfactionFeedbackForm

CSFR CzechandSlovakFederalRepublic

CSG CapabilitySteeringGroup

CSG CentralScenarioGenerator

CSG CommercialServicesGroup

CSG ContactSignatureGenerator

CSG ControlSiteGroup(radarcontrolandcommunicationadaption)

CSgt ColourSerge ant

CSH CombatSupportHelicopter

CSH

 CombatSystemHighway

CSI CommercialSatelliteImagery

CSI ComputerSynthesisedImage

CSI ControlSequenceIntroducer

CSICDB CzechoslovakIndependentChemicalDefenceBattalion

CSICS CombatantShipsIntegratedCommunicationsSystem

CSID CrewStationInterfaceDocument

CSIP ComputerSoftwareImplementationPlan

CSIS CommandSIS

CSIS CommandSupportInformationSystems

CSIT ComputerScienceandInfo rmation

Laboratory

CSLT ControlforSurfaceLaunchedTorpedoes

CSM CombatSupportModule

CSM CommonSupportModule

CSM CompanySergeantMajor

CSM ContinentalShelfMine

CSM/CD CarrierSenseMultipleAccess&CollisionDetection

CSMA CarrierSenseMultipleAccess

CSMA CivilServiceMotoringAssociation

CSMA/CA CarrierSenseMultipleAccess/CollisionAvoidancenetwork

CSMA/CD

 CarrierSenseMultipleAccess/CollisionDetectionnetwork

CSMA/CD CarrierSenseMultipleAccess/CollisionDetection

CSMS CorpsSuppor tMissileSystem

CSMU CrashSurvivableMemoryUnit

CSN CatalogueSequenceNumber

CSN CommonServiceNode

CSNA CareersServicesNationalAssociation

CSNI CommunicationSystemsandNetworkInteroperability

CSNI Communicationsystemsnetworkintegration(NATOsponsored

study)

CSNI CommunicationsSystemNetworkInteroperability

CSO ChiefScientifi cOfficer

CSO ChiefSignal(s)Officer

CSO ChiefStaffOfficer

CSO chlorobenzolmalonitrile

CSO CivilianSecurityOfficer

CSO CommandSignalsOfficer(RoyalAirForce)

CSO ContractorSupporttoOperations

CSO Counter‐SigningOfficer

CSO(AE) ChiefStaffOfficer(AirEngineering)‐theSDauthorisingofficerinACOS(AV)



CSO(E) ChiefStaffOfficer(Engineering)

CSO(MS)CNH ChiefStaffOfficer(MaterialSupport),NavalHomeCommand

CSoB ConsolidatedSetofBooks

CSOC ConsolidatedSpaceOperationsCentre

Acronym LongTitle

CSOR CalibrationStatementofRequirement

CSOs CaptainsStandingOrders

CSP CapabilitySustainmentProgramme

CSP ClientSupportPackage

CSP CommunitySecurityPolicy

CSP ConcentratorServicePack

CSP ConstraintSatisfactionProgramming

CSP ContractorSparesPackage

CSP ContractorSupportPeriod

CSP Contractor'sSparesPackage

CSPP CommonSupportPolicyPaper

CSPS Central

ServicesPublicationSystem(CSELlan gennech)

CSR CentreforSoftwareReliability

CSR Comprehensi v e SpendingReview

CSR ConfigurationStatusRecord

CSR CovertStrikeRadar

CSR CustomerSupplyRelationship

CSRA CombatSystemRequirementsAnalysis

CSRC ConflictStudiesResearchCentre

CSRDF CrewStationResearchandDevelopmentFacility

CSRL CommonStrategicRotaryLaunchers

CSS Cell

SiteSwitch

CSS ChineseSurface‐to‐Surfacemissile

CSS CircuitSwitchSub‐system

CSS CircuitSwitchedService

CSS CombatSupportSystem

CSS CommandSupportSystem

CSS CommandSupportSystems

CSS ComponentServicingSheet

CSS ComputerSightingSystem

CSS/DPEE CentralScientificServicesDPEE

CSSA CaptainSurfa ceandSubmarine Acceptance

CSSA ComputingServices

andSoftwareAssociation

CSSC2BISA CSSCommandandControlBattlefieldInformationSystemA pplication

CSSCS CivilServiceSportsCouncil

CSSCS CombatServiceSupportControlSystem

CSSD CommandS upportSystemDemonstrator

CSSE ChiefStrategicSystemsExecutive

CSSF Communi cationsShoreSupportFacility

CSSG CombatServiceSupportGroup

CSSG CommanderSuppliesSupportGroup

CSSH

ClansmanSecureSpeechHarness

CSS‐N ChineseSurface‐to‐Surface(Navy)missile

CSSS CertificateofSafety‐StructuralStrength–Ship

CSSS CombatServiceSupportSystem

CSST CaptainSubmarinesShoreandSeaTraining

CSSU CanberraSensorSupportUnit

CSSWO CombatServiceSupportWarrantOfficer

CST CentralStandardTime

CST CloseSupportTanker



CST CombatSupportTrailer

CST CommanderSeaTraining(Headofsea‐goingStaff)

CST ContractorSeaTrials

Acronym LongTitle

CST ConventionalStabilityTalks

CST CustomerSupportTeam

C‐STAR CounterSurveillanceandTargeting

CSTB CombatSystemTest‐Bed

CSTD Committe e onScienceandTechnologyforDevelopment

CSTDF CombatSystemTechnicalDemonstrationFacility

CSTDF CombatSystemTechnologyDemonstratorFramework

CSTF Cross‐ScanTerrain‐Followingradarmode

CSTS Combat

SimulationTestSystem

CSTTG CommandStaff&TacticalTrainingGroup

CSU CommandSensorUnit

CSU Communicati onsSwitchingUnit

CSU CompleteSystemUnit

CSU ComputerSoftwareUnit

CSU ControlSelectionUnit

CSU CostScrutinyUnit

CSUF CurrentSystemUserForum

CSV CHOtSSystemVersion

CSV Close‐rangeSurveillancesystem

CSV Coastal

SurveyVessel

CSV CombatSupportVehicle

CSV CombatSupportVehicles

CSV CommaSeparatedVariable(for,example)

CSV8 CHOtS\CASHSystemVersion8

CSVH CombatSupportVehicleHeavy

CSVn CHOTSSoftwareVersionn

CSW CombatSurvivalWaistcoat

CSW ConventionalStand‐offWeapon

CSW CrewServedWeapon

CSWG CommunicationStrategyWorkingGroup

CSWG Communications

SystemsWorkingGroup

CSWS CorpsSupportWeaponSystem

CT ChiefTechnician

CT CombatTeam

CT CommunicationsTechnician

CTA CaseTelescopedAmmunition

CTA CasedTelescopicAmmunition

CTA CircuitTechnology

CTAPS ContingencyTheatreAirPlanningSystem

CTAPS ContingencyTheatreAutomatedPlanningSystem

CTAS CostedTechnicalArchitectureStudy(LITS)

CTB CommonTrailerBase

CTBT ComprehensiveTestBanTreaty

CTC CadetTrainingCentre

CTC CentralisedTrafficControl

CTC CivilTypeCertificate

CTC CombatTrainingCentre

CTC CommunicationsTrainingCentre(RoyalNavy)

CTC ContractsTrainingCentre

CTC CounterTerrorismChecks

CTC CounterTerroristCheck

CTC CounterTerroristChecks

CTCRM CommandoTrainingCentreRoyalMarines

Acronym LongTitle

CTCSS CarrierToneControlSignallingSystem

CTD ColourTacticalDisplay

CTD Conductivity/Temperature/Depthprobe

CTDB CivilianTrainingandDevelopmentBoard

CTE CaseTransportingExplosives

CTE CollectiveTrainingEstablishment

CTE CommanderTaskElement

CTE ContractualTechnicalEvaluation

Ctee Committee

CTESP ContractorTrainingEquipmentSparesPackage

CTF CentralTrainingFacility

CTF

 Commander,TaskForce

CTFR CalibrationTestandFailureReport

CTG CarrierTaskGroup

CTG CombatTrackGroup

CTG CommandTaskGroup

CTG CommanderTaskGroup

CTG Commander,TaskGroup

CTG CommonTacticalGrid

CTG CompactTankGun

CTI CentralTyreInflation

CTIA CellularTechnologyIndustryAssociation

CTL CommandersTargetLocator

Sight

CTL CoreTeamLeader

CTLB CentralTop LevelBudget

CTM CaptainsTemporaryMemorandum

CTMO ChiefTransportandMovementOfficer

CTMS CompactTacticalMessageSwitch

CTN CALSTestNetwork

CTO ChiefTechnicalOfficer

CTO ChiefTechnologyOfficer

CTO CommercialTelecommunicationsOfficer

CTO(M) CombinedTechnicalOffice(Mechanical)

CTOL ConventionalTakeOff&

Landing

CTOL ConventionalTake‐OffandLanding

CTP CareerTransitionPartnership

CTP CoreTeamPersonnel

CTP CourseTrainingPlan

CTPB Carboxy‐TerminatedPolybutadiene(propellant)

CTPS CineTargetProjectionSystem

CTR ControlledThermonuclearReaction

CTRPS CineTargetRangeProjectionSystem

CTS CentralTacticalSystem

CTS CleartoSend

CTS CommandTactical

Aidcomponent

CTS CommunicationsTrainingSystem

CTS ConfigurationTraceSystem

CTS CorporateTechnicalServices

CTS/TD CorporateTechnicalServices/TechnicalDocumentation(formerlyAircraftTechnicalPublications)

CTT ChallengerTrainingTank

CTT CombatTacticsTrainer

CTT CommandTacticalTrainer

CTT CommandTeamTrainer

Acronym LongTitle

CTT CommandTeamTraining

CTT5 CombinedTacticalTrainer,Stage5feasibilitystudy

CTTE CineTargetTrainerEquipment

CTTO CentralTacticandTrialsOrganisation

CTTO CentralTacticsandTrialsOrganisation

CTU CommanderTaskUnit

CTU ControlTerminalUnit

CTVS CockpitTVSensor

CTW CareerTransitionWorkshop

CTWS CasedTelescoped

WeaponSystem

CTWSSPT Command/TacticalWeaponSystemSoftwareProvingTrial

CTZ Corps TacticalZone

CU ControlUnit

CUA CommonUse rAccess

CUA Computer UsersAssociation

CUCV CommercialUtilityCargoVehicle

CUDIXS CommonUserDigitalInformationExchangeSystem

CUDS CommonUserDataServices

CUG ClosedUserGroup

CUHTs CommonUser

HandTools

CUIL CommonUserItemList

CUIS CommonUserItemSystem

CUM CRISPUserManual

CUP CapabilityUpdate/UpgradePeriod/Programme

CUP CapabilityUpgradePeriod

CUSE ChiefUnderwaterSystemsExecutive

CUSRPG Canada/USRegionalPlanningGroup

CV CombatVehicles

CV Component Valve

CV CryptoVariable

CV CryptographicVariable

 CurriculumVitae

CV(F) CarrierVessel(Future)

CV(F) FutureAircraftCarrier

CV(S) CarrierVessel(anti‐Su bmarine)

CVAST CombatVehicleArmamentSystemTechnology

CVBG AircraftCarrierBattleGroup

CVC CombatVehicleCrewman

CVC2 CombatVehicleCommandandControlprogramme

CVCC CombatVehicleCommandandControlSystem

CVCP CommitteeofViceChancellorsand

Principals

CVD CapableVesselDays

CVD CentralVehicleDepot

CVD ChemicalVapourDeposition

CVF Carrier,Vehicular,Future

CVL CorrelationVelocityLog

CVM CentralisedVoiceMessaging

CVM ControlVirtualMachine

CVN NuclearPoweredAircraftCarrier

CVNS continuousvisualnavigatio nsystem

CVR CockpitVoiceRecorder

CVR CrossValidationRule

CVR(T) CombatVehicleReconnaissance

(Tracked)

Acronym LongTitle

CVR(W) CombatVehicleReconnaissance(Wheeled)

CVRDE CombatVehicleResearchandDevelopmentEstablishment

CVROS CompactVideoRateOpticalScanner

CVS Anti‐SubmarineAircraftCarrier

CVS CarrierVerticalStrike

CVS CarrierVerticalStrike(wasCAHN)

CVS ComputerVisionSyndrome

CVSD ContinuouslyVariableSlopeDelta(modulation)

CVSO CommandVisualSafetyOfficer

(forlivefirings)

CVT ControlledVariableTime

CVTTS CombatVehicleThermalTargetingSystem

CVW Carrierairwing(USNavy)

CVw CryptoVariableoftheweek

CVWW CouncilofVoluntaryWelfareWorkers

CVX CarrierVessel(US)

CW Carrier Wave

CW ChemicalWarfare

CW ChemicalWeapons

CW ChilledWater

cw clockwise

CW

ContinuousWave

CW ConventionalWeapon

CW CoreWorks

CWA CivilianWorkAttachment

CWAR ContinuousWaveAcquisitionRa dar

CWARF ConventionalWeaponAccidentResponseFacility

CWAs CommonWeakAreas

CWC ChemicalWeaponsConvention

CWCD ChemicalWeaponsandCivilDefence

CWCS CommonWeaponsControlSystem

CWD ChemicalWarfareDefence

CWDD ChemicalWa rfareDirectionalDetector

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CWDD ContinuousWaveDeuteriumDemonstrator

CWE CollaborativeWorkingEnvironment

CWE CommonWorkingEnvironment

CWEM(O/R) CPOWeaponsEngineeringMechanic(OrdnanceorRadar)

CWFM ContinuousWaveFrequencyModulation

CWFT CompulsoryWithdrawalFromTraining

CWG CapabilityWorkingGroup

CWG CustomerWorkingGroup(formerlyCustomerFocusGroup)

CWI ConstantWa veIllumination(radar)

CWI ConventionalWeapon

Incident

CWID ContinuousWaveIdentification

CWILL ContinuousWaveIlluminatingRadar

CWIRS ComponentWorkInspectionRecordSheet

CWLSS ConventionalWeaponsLogisticsSupportStudy

CWP CentralWarningPanel

CWP CentralisedWarningPanel

CWP ContractorsWorkingParty

CWP CoreWorksProgramme

CWR ContinuousWaveRadar

CWREN ChiefWREN

CWS CentralWarningSystem

Acronym LongTitle

CWS CollisionWarningSystem

CWS CommonWeaponSight

CWS ComputerisedWorkStation

CWS ContainerWeaponSystem

CWS Co‐ordinationandWeaponSystem

CWS CouplerWarehouseSystem

CWS CupolaWeaponStation

CWT CustomerWaitTime(SeeITMRT)

CWTA CaptainWeaponTrials&Acceptance

CWTA CaptainWeaponsTrialsandAcceptance

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CWW CruciformWingWeapon

CXO CommunicationsExerciseOffice

CXRs ChestX‐Rays

CY CommunicationsYeoman(SeniorSignalRating)

CZ CombatZone

CZ ConvergenceZone(sonar)

CZCS CoastalZoneColourScanner

CZMCS CombatZoneMobileCommuni cationSystem

CZP CorrectZeroingPoint

D Delay(fuses)

D Deputy

DAirArm Directorateof

AirArmament

DandB DesignandBuild

DandC DesignandConstruct

DCBWPOL DirectorateofChemicalandBiologicalWeaponsPolicy

DDefAcq DirectorateofDefenceAcquisition

DDefSy DirectorateofDefencesecurity

DFinPol DirectorFinancePolicy

DFinPol DirectorFinancialPolicy

Flying DirectorofFlying

DInf DirectorofInfantry

DINT DirectorIntelligence

DLogBM DirectorateofLogisticBusinessManagement

DMilSvy DirectorMilitarySurvey

DofC DirectorofContracts

DofCPOL DirectorateofCommercialPolicy

DofC/CIS DirectorofContracts/CommandInformationSystems

D

ofC/CP DirectorateofContracts/CentralPurchasing

DofC/LS DirectorofContracts/LandSystems

DofC/SS DirectorofContracts/SurfaceShips

DofC/SSE DirectorofContracts/StrategicSystemsExecutive

DofC/US DirectorateofContracts/UnderwaterSystems

DofC/WES DirectorofContractsWeapons+ElectronicSystems

DofQ DenominationofQuality

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DPats DirectorofPatents

DPkgA DefencePackagingAuthority

DSEFPol DirectorSafety,EnvironmentalandFirePolicy

DSEFPol DirectorateofSafety,EnvironmentandFirePolicy

DStan DirectorofStandardization

DStrat DirectorStrategyandResources

DSy DirectorofSecurity

D&P Demonstration&Procurement

D&V DemonstrationandValidationprogramme

Acronym LongTitle

D(A)AG Deputy(Assistant)Adjutant‐General

D(F+S)US Director(Finance+Secretariat)UnderwaterSystem

D(F+S)Air1 Directorate(Finance+Secretariat)Air1

D(F+S)Air2 Director(Finance+Secretariat)Air2

D(F+S)CSI Director(FinanceandSecretariat)CommandInformationSystems

D(F+S)LS Director(Finance+Secretariat)LandSystems

D(F+S)SSE Directorate(Finance+Secretariat

StrategicSystems

D(F+S)WES Director(Fin+Sec)Weapons+ElectronicSystems

D(NUC)C Director(Nuclear)Compliance

D(NUC)P Director(Nuclear)Projects

D/Bowman DirectorBowman

D/CNGF DirectorCommonNewGenerationFrigate

D/EFA DirectorateofEurofighterAircraft

D/IPR DirectorateofIntellectualProperty

D/ISIS DirectorIntelligence,Simulation+InformationSystems

D/MAP DirectorateofMilitaryAircraft

Projects

D/Maritime DirectorateofMaritimeProjects

D/MCA DirectorateofMilitaryCombatAircraft

D/MCP DirectorMilitaryCommunicationsProgrammes

D/PQS DirectorateofPricing&Quality

D1200 StoresDeliveryVoucher

D1200B SuppliersInvoiceLocalPurchase

D44A DirectDeliveryNote

D44B DeliveryNote

D71 PackingNote

D83A StoresReturnNote

D845B WorkInstruction

DA Decision

Altitude

DA DefenceAdvisor/Attaché

DA DelayedAction

DA Denmark

DA DesignAuthority

DA Diphenylchloroarsin

DA DirectAction

DA DirectAction(Fuze)

DA DistributionAuthority

DA DistrictAttorney

DA DoubleAction(Revolvers)

DA Double‐Action

DAEd DirectorofArmyEducation

DA/Z DangerArea/Zone

DAA DefenceAccountsAgency

DAA Digital/

AnalogueAdapter

DAA DivisionalAdministrativeArea

DAACM DirectAirfieldAttackCombinedMunitions

DAASC DefenceAutomaticAddressingSystemCentre

DAASG DangerAreaAirspaceSteeringGroup

DAAT DigitalAngleofAttackTransmitter

DAATM DefenceAirspaceAndAirTrafficManagement

DAAvn DirectorArmyAviation

DAB DefenceAcquisitionBoard

DAB DigitalAudioBroadcasting

DABM Defence

AgainstBallisticMissile

Acronym LongTitle

DAC Dangerous AirCargo

DAC DefenceAdministrativeCommittee

DAC DefenceAuditCommittee

DAC DefenceAugmentationCell

DAC DigitaltoAnalogueConverter

DAC DiscretionaryAccessControl

DAC DockyardAccountingCode

DACAS DigitallyAidedCloseAirSupport

DACC DangerousAirCargoCommittee

DaCC DisplayandComputerConsole

DACED DaysAfter

ContractEffectiveDate

DACM DataAdapterControlMode

DACOS DeputyAssistantChiefofStaff

DACOS(T&E) DeputyAssistantChiefofStaff(Training&Education)

DACP DefenceAcquisitionChangeProgramme

DACS Deployable AcousticCalibrationSystem

DACS DirectorateofAerospaceCombatSystem

DACT DissimilarAirCombatTraining

DACU DefenceArmsControlUnit

DACU

DigitalACU

DAD DeepAirDefence

DADC DigitalAirDataComputer

DADR DesignAuthorityDe‐commissioningRequirement

DADS DigitalAirDataSystem

DADS DigitalAudioDistributionSystem

DADS DirectAirDischargeSystem

DADS DirectAppli cationDe‐contaminationSystem

DAENG(N) DirectorAircraftEngineering

DAEPC DefenceAmmuni tion&ExplosivesPackagingCommittee

DAER Daily

AmmunitionExpenditureRate

DAF DirectoryAmendmentForm

DAFCS DigitalAutomaticFlightControlSystem

DAFIS DigitalAeronauticalFlightInformationSystem

DAFSD DirectorateofAirStaffDuties

DAG DefenceAdministrationGroup

DAG DefenceAir‐worthiness Group

DAG DeputyAdjutantGeneral

DAG DesignAuthorityGroup

DAG DivisionalArtilleryGroup

DAGR DefenceAdvancedGPS

Receiver

DAIS DigitalAvionicsInformationSystem

DAISY Digital ActionInformationSystem

DAIT DeployedAirIntegrationTeam

DAL DefenceAcquisitionLearning

DALO DivisionalAirLiaisonOfficer

DALP DefenceAdvancedLithographyProgram

DALS DirectorofArmyLegalServices

DAM DraftAmendment(toanISOstandard)

DAMA DemandAssignedMultipleAccess

DAMA DemandAssignment

MultipleAccess

DAMASS DamageAssessment

DAMO DutyAirMovementsOfficer

DAMP Docking&assistedMaintenancePeriod

Acronym LongTitle

DAMP Dockyard(Docking)AssistedMaintenancePeriod

DAMS DesignAuthorityMaintenanceSchedule

DAMS DrumAuxiliar yMemorySub‐Unit

DAMSON DopplerAndMultipathSOundingNetwork

DAMTOS DAMageTOlerantSandwichMaterials

DAN DrawingAlterationNumber

DANCER DesignAnalysisNetworkCommonEnvironment

DANCS DistributedAdvancedNav a lCombatSystem

DAO DepartmentalAccountingOfficer



DAO DirectorAirOperations

DAO DockyardAdvancedOrders

DAOS DesignApprovedOrganisationScheme

DAP DataAccessPoint

DAP DecontaminationApparatus,Portable

DAP DirectorateofAirspacePolicy

DAP DirectoryAccessProtocol

DAP DisplayAdjustPanel

DAP DistributedArrayProcessor

DAP DulyAppointedPerson

DAPS DefenceAdministrativePlanningStaff

DAPS Directorateof

ArmyPersonnelStrategy

DAQ DataAcQuisition

DAQ DirectoryofArmyQuartering

DAR DefenceAcquisitionRegulation

DAR DesignAuthorityRequirement

DAR DynamicAdaptiveRouting

DARA DefenceAviationandRepairAgency

DARA TheGermanSpaceAgency

DARCOM DevelopmentandReadi nessCommand(USArmy)

DARIC DefenceAutomaticResour cesInformationCentre

DARIUS DrawingsandRaster

ImagesforUserSupport

DArmRD DirectorateofArmamentResearchandDevelopment

DARP DefenseResearchProjectsAgency(US)

DARPA DefenceAdvancedResearchProjectsAgency

DARPA DefenseAdvancedResearchProjectsAgency

DARR DesignAuthorityRefitRe quirement

DARS DigitalAttitude‐ReferenceSystem

DART DataAnalysis&RetrievalSystem

DART DataAndRemotecontrol

Terminal

DART DeployableAutomaticRelayTerminal

DART DevelopmentAnalysisandResearchTeam

DART DisappearingAutomaticRetaliatoryTarget

DARTS DigitalAir‐borneRadarThreatSimulator

DARTS DistributedArchitectureRobustTacticalSystem

DAS DecisionAnalysisSystem

DAS DefectAnalysisSystem

DAS Defence Accommodation Stores

DAS Defence AgencyStatus

DAS DefensiveAidSuite

DAS

 DefensiveAidsSuite(armouredvehicletechnology)

DAS DefensiveAidsSuite(orSystem)

DAS DefensiveAvionicsSyste m

DAS DualAttachmentStation

Acronym LongTitle

DASA Daimler Benz Aerospace

DASA DefenceAnalyticalServicesAgency

DASA DefenceAnalyticalServicesandAdvice

DASADESA DefenceAnalyticalServicesandAdviceDivisionforEconomicStatisticsandAdvice

DASAR DecimetricAirborneSolid‐stateActive‐arrayRadar

DASATC Defence AdaptiveSportandAdventureTrainingCentre

DASB DefenceAviationSafety

Board

DASC DefenceAviationSafetyCentre

DASC DirectAirSupportCentral

DASCU DigitalAutomotiveSystemControlUnit

DASD DirectorateofArmyStaffDuties

DASE(N) DirectorateAircraftSupportExecutive(Navy)

DASH DroneAnti‐SubmarineHelicopter

DASO DemonstrationAndShakedownOperation

DASP DirectorAircraftSupportPolicy

DASP DiscreteAnalogueSignalProcessing

DASP(N)

DirectorateofAircraftSupportPolicy(Navy)

DASS DefensiveAidSub‐System

DASS DefensiveAidsSub‐System

DASST DefenceAirSupportServicesTeam

DAST DronesforAerodynamicandStructuralTesting

DAT DigitalAudioTape

DATAR DetectionAndTacticalAlertofRadar

DATE DepotAutomaticTestEquipment

DATEC DataAndTelecommunications

DATO Deputy

AuthorisedTelecommunicationsOfficer

DAU DataAcquisitionUnit

DAU DigitalAmplifierUnit

DAU DominieAvionicsUpgrade

DAVE DoAnythingVeryEasily

DAVRS DirectorArmyVeterinaryandRemountServices

DAW Dedicatedall‐weatheraircraft

DAWN DeliveringtheAbbeyWoodNetwork

DAWP DesignAuthorityWorkPackage

DB DataBase

DB Database

db decibels

DB DiffusionBonded

DB DoubleBase

dB(A) Decibel'A'weighted

DBA DatabaseAdministrator

DBA DefenceBillingAgency

DBA DefenceBillsAgency

DBAS DeclaredBaselineAvailabilitySchedule

DBAU DataBusAcquisitionUnit

DBB DelayedBlowback

DBF Digital BeamForming

DBFM DefensiveBasicFlightMa noeuvres

DBFO DesignBuildFinanceOperate

DBGF

 DatabaseGenerationFacil ities

DBL DigitizationoftheBattlespace(Land)

DBM DatabaseManager

DBm Decibelsrelativeto1milliwatt

Acronym LongTitle

DBMS DatabaseManagementSystem

DBNS DopplerBombing/NavigationSystem

DBP DrawBarPull

DBR DirectorBusinessResilience

DBS DefenceBusinessServices

DBS Direct BroadcastSatellite

DBS DirectorGroupB

DBS DopplerBeamSharpening

DBSO DefenceBoardStrategicObjective

DBSO(FAC) DeputyBaseSupplyOfficer(FleetAccommodationCentre)



DBSO(WF) DeputyBaseSupplyOfficer(WaterFront)

DC DailyCombatSupplyRate

DC DamageControl

DC DataCartridge

DC DefenceClothingIPT

DC DefenceCouncil

DC DefiniteContract

DC DepthCharge

DC DetectionCentreformissilesystem

DC DigitalComputer

DC Diphenylcyanoarsin

DC DirectCurrent

DC DisplayController

dC

DragCoefficient

DC&L(F&S) DirectorClaims&Legal(Finance/Secretariat)

DCA DefenceCodificationA uthority(KentigernHouse)

DCA DefenceCommunicationsAgency

DCA DefenceCo‐operationA greement

DCA DefenceCryptosecurityAuthority

DCA DefensiveCounterAir

DCA DefensiveCounter‐Air

DCA DefensiveCounter‐Air(o perations)

DCACAS DataCollectionAnalysisandCorrectiveActionSystem

DCADM Defence

CommandandArmyDataModel

DCAL DynamicConsolidatedAllowanceList

DCAP DraftConventionalArmamentsPlan

DCB DefenceContractsBulletin

DCBA DefenceCorporateBusinessApplication s

DCBA DefenceCorporateBusinessApplication s(website)

DCBRNC DefenceChemical,BiologicalRadiologicalandNuclearCentre

DCBS(N) DeputyCaptainBaseSafety(Nuclear)

DCC DataCommunication Com puter 

DCC Defence

CommunicationCentre

DCC DefenceCommunicationsCentre

DCC DigitalCompactCassette

DCC DigitalComputerComplex

DCC DismountedCloseCombat

DCC DocumentationControlCentre

DCC DroneControlCentre

DCCIPT DismountedCloseCombatIntegratedProjectTeam

DCC(N) DefenceCorporateCommunications (Navy)

DCCIS DefenceCollegeofComm unicationsandInformationSystems

DCCM DataCollection,Conversion

andMigration

Acronym LongTitle

DCCS DeputyChiefofStaff,Support,SHAPE

DCCT DismountedCloseCombatTrainer

DCD DataCarrierDetect

DCD DataCarrierDetect(RS232C)

DCD DataCollationDevice

DCD DesignCollapseDepth

DCD DirectorofCorporateDevelopment

DCDC Development,ConceptsandDoctrineCentre

DCDP DeputyChiefofDefenceProcurement

DCDR Damage

ControlDataRetrievalSystem

DCDRS DamageControlDetailResponseSystem

DCDS DeputyChiefoftheDefenceStaff

DCDS(Cap) DeputyChiefofDefenceStaff(Capability)

DCDS(Ops) DeputyChiefoftheDefenceStaff(Operations)

DCDS(C) DeputyC hief ofTheDefenceStaff(Commitments)

DCDS(EC) DeputyChiefofTheDefenceStaff(Equipment

Capability)

DCDS(S) DeputyChiefofDefenceStaff(Systems)

DCDS(S) DeputyChiefoftheDefenceStaff(Syste ms)

DCE DataCircuit‐terminatingEquipment

DCE DataCommunicationsEquipment

DCE DateCircuitTerminatingEquipment

DCE DistributedComputingEnvironment

DCEC DefenceCommunicationsEngineeringCentre

DCEE DefenceComponentsandEquipmentExhibition

DCEE DirectorateofCentralandEastern

Europe

DCF DefenceCapabilityFramework

DCF DirectorateofCostForecasting

DCF DiscountedCashFlow

DCFM DeputyCaptainFleetMaintenance

DCFM(E) Deputy CaptainFleetMaintenance(Engineering)

DCFM(S) DeputyCaptainFleetMaintenance(Support)

DCG DefenceCateringGroup

DCH DefectCaseHistory

DCH DefenceContractsHandbook

DCHC DataCommunicationsHarmonisationCommittee

DCI DeCompressionIllness

DCI Defence CapabilitiesInitiative

DCI Defence CouncilInstruction

DCI DirectorateofCataloguingandIdentifi cation

DCI(RN) DefenceCouncilInstructions(RoyalNavy)

DCINC DeputyCommander‐in‐ChiefFleet

DCIO DeputyChiefInformationOfficer

DCIRT DefenceComputerIncidentResponseTeam

DCIS DirectorateofCommunicationsInforma tionSyste ms

DCIS(FS) Director,CommunicationInformation

Systems(FleetSupport)

DCIS(A) DirectorCIS(Army)

DCIS(FS) DirectorateofCommunications&InformationSystems(FS)

DCIS(N) DirectorCIS(Navy)

DCIS(N) DirectorateOfCommunicationsandInformation Systems(Navy)

DCIS(RAF) DirectorCIS(RAF)

DCISA DefenceCISAgency

DCISB DefenceCISBoard

DCISB DefenceCommunications&InformationSystemsBoard

Acronym LongTitle

DCISB DefenceCommunicationsandInformationSystems Board

DCISIA DefenceCISInteroperabilityAgency

DCISIA DefenceCommunicationandInformationSystemsIntegrationAuthority

DCISISC DefenceCISInteroperabilitySteeringCommittee

DCISPO DefenceCommunicationsInformationServiceProvider

DCISS DefenceCISStandards

DCISSEC DefenceCommunicationsandInformationSystemsStandardsExecutiveCommittee

DCISSEG DefenceCIS

StandardsExecutive Group

DCISSEG DefenceCommandISStandardsExecutiveCommittee

DCJSS DirectCoupledJamming/SurveillanceSystem

DCL DefenceCollegeofLogistics

DCL DefenceContractorsList

DCL Detection,Classification&Localisation

DCL Detection,ClassificationandLocalisation

DCL DigitalCommandLanguage(Tradename)

DCM DataCollectionandManagement

DCM DistrictCourt

Martial

DCMA DefenceCombinedMaterialAgency

DCMC DefenceCalibrationandMetrologyCommittee

DCMC DefenceCrisisManagementCentre

DCMH DepartmentCommunityMentalHealth

DCMO DefenceCrisisManagementOrganisation

DCMS DefenceContainerManagementService

DCMS DigitalCommunicationsManagementSystem

DCN DefenceCommuni cationsNetwork

DCNO DeputyChiefofNavalOperations

DCNRI DismountedCombatNet

RadioInterface

DCNS DefenceCoreNetworkServices

DCO DamageControlOfficer

DCO DefenceContractsOrganisation

DCO DemolitionsConductingOfficer

DCO DesignClip‐On

DCOA DefenceCryptosecurityOperatingAuthority

DCOMMARRES DeputyCommanderMaritimeReserves

DCOS DeputyC hief ofStaff

DCP DefenceChangeProgramme

DCP DefenceCommunityPsychiatry

DCP DefenceCorporatePlan

DCP DefenceE‐CommerceCollaborationProgramme

DCP DeputyCommanderPort

DCP DevelopmentCostPlan

DCP DigitalCommunicationsProcessor

DCPB DefenceCommunicationProceduresBranch

DCPG DefenceCommuni cationsPlanningGroup

DCPMA DelegatedCivilianPersonnelManagementAuthorities

DCPN DefenceContractorsPricingNotebook.

DCPU DisplayControlPowerUnit

DCR DigitallyCodedRadar

DCRS DirectorCapability

Resources&Scrutiny

DCRS DirectorofCapability,ResourcesandScrutiny

DCS DeCompressionSickness

DCS DefenceCommunicationsService

DCS DefenceCommunicationsSystem

Acronym LongTitle

DCS DefenceConstructionService

DCS DefenceCostsStudy

DCS DefenceCourierService

DCS DepotComputerSystem

DCS DeputyCommandSecretary/Secretariat

DCS DistributedComputerSystem

DCS DistributedControlSystem

DCS(A) DefenceCommunicationsServices(Agency)

DCS(R&T) DeputyChiefScientist(ResearchandTechnology

DCS(S&T) DeputyChiefScientist(Systemsand

Technology)

DCS/R&D Deputy ChiefofStaffforResearchandDevelopment

DCS/SM DirectorCombatSystems/Submarines

DCS14 DefenceCostsStudyReport#14

DCSA DefenceCommunicationServicesAgency

DCSA DefenceCommunicationsServiceAgency

DCSA DefenceCommunicationsServicesAgency

DCSA DefenceCommunicationsSupportAgency

DCSA DeputyChiefScientificAdviser

DCSA(G) DefenceCommunicationServicesAgency(Germany)

DCSE DirectorCombatSystems+Equipment

DCSO DeputyChief ofStaff,Operations

DCSO DeputyChief ScientificOfficer

DCSO DeputyCommanderforSpaceOperations

DCSOPS DeputyChiefofStaffforOperations

DCSPERS DeputyC hief ofStaffforPersonnel

DCSS DefenceCommunicationsStrategyStudy

DCSS DeputyC hief ofStaff,Support

DCSS DeputyC hief

Scientist(ScrutinyandAnalysis)

DCSSC DefenceComputerSecuritySubCommittee

DCSSC DefenceComputerSecuritySub‐Committee

DCT DepthChargeThrower

DCT DigitalCommunicationsTerminal

DCT DirectorofClothingandTextiles

DCT DiscreteCosineTransform

DCTA DefenceClothing&TextileAgency

DCTA DefenceClothingandTextilesAgency

DCTM DefenceContractsTemporary

Memorandum

DCTO DirectorateoftheChiefTechnologyOfficer

DCU DataCollectionUnit

DCU DigitalComputerUnit

DCU DigitalControlUnit

DCU DispenserControlUnit

DCU Display/ControllerUnit

DCU DukeofConnaught'sUnit

DCW DigitalChartoftheWorld

DD DataDictionary

DD DepartureDate

DD DetachedDuty

DD(Army)

 DirectorofDoctrine(Army)

DD&LP Docking,Defuel&Lay‐upProcedures

DD(MSS) DirectorofMarineServicesSupport

DD/FF Destroyer/Frigate

DDA DefenceDentalAgency

Acronym LongTitle

DDA DefenceDisposalAuthority

DDA DefenceDiversificationAgency

DDA DelegatedDesignAuthority

DDA DemolitionDangerArea

DDA DetroitDieselAllison

DDA DeviceDelayedArming

DDA DisabilityDiscriminationAct

DDBR DirectorDefenceBusinessResilience

DDC DigitalDataComms

DDE DirectDataEntry

DDE Divisions,DepartmentsandEstablishments

DDE Dynamic

DataExchange

DDEC DirectorofDefenceEquipmentCollaboration

DDefEnvPol DirectorateofDefenceEnvironmentalPolicy

DDefS DirectorofDefenceStudies

DDESB DepartmentofDefenceExplosivesSafetyBoard

DDG DawnDevelopmentGroup

DDI Developing DefenceIndustry

DDI Digital DisplayIndicator

DDI Direct Dial In

DDIPIC DistributedDefenceIntelligenceProductionPolicyImplementationCommittee

DDL DigitalDataLinks

DDL DynamicDataLink

DDLP Decommissioned,Defueled&LaidUp

DDLP De‐equipDefuel&Lay‐upPeriod

DDLP Docking,De‐fuelandlay‐up

DDM DirectDeliveryMine

DDMP DirectorofDefenceMaterialPolicy

DDN DefenceDataNetwork

DDN DigitalDataNetwork

DDN DigitalDataNode



DDNBSA(SS) DeputyDirectorNavalBaseSupplyAgency(SafetyandSecurity)

DDP DeclarationofDesignandPerformance

DDP DetailedDe ploymentPlan

DDP DigitalData Processor

DDP DirectorofDefencePsychiatry

DDPR DeputyDirectorPublicRelations

DDR DefenceDataRepository

DDR DialonDemandRouting

DDR&E DirectorofDefenceResearchandEngineering

DDRE DanishDefenceResearchEstablishment

DDRF DefectDeficiencyReportForm

DDS DataDictionarySystem

DDS DefenceDivingSchool

DDS DepartmentofDefenceSupport

DDS DetachedDutyStation

DDS DigitalDataSet

DDS DigitalDataStorage

DDS DirectDigitalSynthesis

DDSA DirectorforDeepeningSmartAcquisition

DDSTP DeepDiving SystemTestPressure



DDSTP DepthDependentSystemTestPressure

DDT DeflagrationtoDetonationTransition

Acronym LongTitle

DDT Dichloro‐Diphenyl‐Trichoroethane

DDT DigitalDataTransmission

DDTD DigitalDataTransmissionDevice

DDU DataDistributionUnit

DDU DigitalDisplayUnit

DDU DriverDisplayUnitforlandnavigationsystem

DDVR DisplayedDataVideoRecorder

DE DefenceEstates

DE DirectedEnergy

DEE&EPol DefenceEstatesEstateandEnvironment

Policy

DESpS DefenceEstatesSpecialist Services

DE&S DefenceEquipment&Support

DE(CR) DefenceEstates(CustomerRelations)

DEA DataEncryptionAlgorithm

DEA DelegatedEn gineeringAuthority

DEAMS DefenceEquipmentAcquisition&MaterialSupport

DEAMS DefenceEquipmentAcquisitionandMaterielSupport

DEB DocumentationEngineeringBulletin

DEC DefenceEnvironmental Committee

DEC DefenceEquipment

Capability

DEC DefenceEstatesCommittee

DEC DigitalElectronicControl

DEC DigitalEquipmentCorporation

DEC DirectorEquipmentCapability

DEC DirectorofEquipmentCapability

DEC(AWB) DirectorEquipmentCapability(AboveWaterBattlespace)

DEC(ELS) DirectorEquipmentCapabilityExpeditionaryLogisticSupport

DEC(IBE) DirectorEquipmentCapability(IndirectBattlefieldEngageme nt)

DEC(CCII) DirectorofEquipmentCapability

forCommand,ControlandInformationInfrastructure

DECA DefenceandEconomicCo‐operationAgreement

DECA DigitalElectronicControlAssembly

DECB DefenceEquipmentCollaborationBoard

DECCA DECCA

DECIP DefenceElectronicComme rceimplementationProgramme

DECM DeceptiveElectronicCountermeasures

DECODA DEtectionofCOmpositeDAmageofcomposites

decon Decontamination

DECS Defencee‐CollaborationService

DECS

DefenceElectronicCommerceService

DECS DigitalEngineControlSystem

DECs DirectorsofEquipmentCapability

DECT DigitalEuropeanCordlessTelecommunications

DECU DigitalEngineControlUnit

DED DataElementDefinition

DED DataElementDirectory

DED DataEntryDisplay

DED DigitalEntryDevice

DED Docking&EssentialDefect(maintenanceperiod)

DED Docking&Essential

Defects

DED DockingandEssentialDefects

DEDAS DecontaminationEmulsion DirectApplicationSystem

DEDS DigitalEnhancementDatabaseSystem

DEE DigitalEncryptionEquipment

Acronym LongTitle

DEEC DigitalElectronicEngineControl

DEEP DangerousEnvironmentElectricalProtectionsystem

DEEP DesignExcellenceEvaluationProcess

DEESC DefenceEngineeringStandardisation Committee

DEFFORM DefenceForm

DEFNo DefianceNumber

DefStan DefenceStandard

DEFCOMNON DefenceCommand,NorthNorway

DEFCOMNOR DefenceCommand,Norway

DEFCON DefenceCondition

DEFCON DefenceContract

Condition

DEFCON DEFenceCONtractstandardclause

DEFCS DigitalElectronicFlightControlSystem

DEFM DefenceEstatesFacilitiesManager

DEFPA DefenceofPortsandAnchorage's

DEFPOL DefencePolicy

DEFRA DepartmentofEnvironment,Food&RuralAffairs

DEFSTATS DefenceStatistics

DEFTESC DefenceTestEquipmentSteeringCommittee

DEG DefenceEstateGuide

DEI&IS Directorateof

EngineeringInteroperabilityandInformationServices

DEL DefenceExpenditureLimit

DEL DepartmentalExpenditureLimits

DEL DirectlyEmployedLabour

DELDMC DefenceElectronicLearningDeliveryandManagementCapability

DELEX DestroyerLifeExtensionprogramme

DELNI DepartmentforEducationandLearning(NorthernIreland)

DELO DevonportExplosiveLicensingOfficer

DEM Demolition

DeMAS DeployableMultipleAccountingSystem

DEME(A)

 DirectorElectricalandMechanicalEngineering(Army)

DEMSUP SupplementaryDemand(InvolvesUpgradingSPC)

DEMWG DefenceEnergyManagementWorkingGroup

DENI DepartmentforEducation,NorthernIreland

DEnis DefenceEstatesnetworkedinformationservice

DEO DefenceEstateOrganisation

DEO DefenceEstatesOrganisation

DEODS DefenceExplosives OrdnanceDisposalSchool

DEOT DefenceEmploymentandOpportunitiesTeam

dep Depot

DEP DirectorEquipmentPlans

DEP Documentation&EquipmentProving

DEPC DefenceExpenditureProcurementCommittee

DEPCO DefenceElectronicPartsCo mmittee

DEPM DefenceEstatesProjectManager

DePS DefenceeProcurementServices

DER DirectedEarlyRetirement

DERA DefenceEvaluation&ResearchAgency

DERA DefenceEvaluationandResearchAgency(from1Jul01split

intoDSTLandQinetiQ)

DERP DisposableEyeRespiratoryProtection

Derv VehicleDieselFuel

DES DataEncryptionStandard

DES DataExchangeSpecification

Acronym LongTitle

DES DefenceEngineeringService

DES DepartmentofEducationandScience(nowDFE)

DEs DepartmentalExpenses

DES DesignEnvironmentalSimulator

des Designated

DES DiscreteEventSimulator

DES DismountedExtensionSwitch

DESISS DefenceEquipmentandSupport,InformationSystems andServices

DESRG DefenceEnablingServicesReferenceGroup

DES(BM) Defence

ExportServices(BudgetManagement)

DES(C) DirectorEquipment&Systems(Contracts)

DES(FBD) DirectorEquipment& Systems(FinanceandBusinessDevelopment)

DES(GW) DirectorEquipment&Systems(GunsandWeapons)

DES(L) DirectorEquipment&Systems(Logistics)

DES(ME) DirectorEquipment&Systems(Marine Engineering)

DES(OAE) DirectorEquipment&Systems(OrdnanceandArmamentEngineering)

DES(WE)

DirectorEquipment&Systems(WeaponEngineering)

DESA DefenceExplosivesSafetyAuthority

DESA DevonportExplosiveSafetyAdvisor

DESAG DevonportExplosiveSafetyAdvisorGroup

DESAT DangerousEngineeringSubstancesAdvisoryTeam

DESB DefenceEnvironmentandSafetyBoard

DESB DefenceEnvironmentalandSafetyBoard

DESC DefenceElectronicSupportCentre

DESC DefenceEnvironmentalandSafetyCommittee



DESG DefenceEngineering&ScienceGroup

DESG DefenceEstatesSteeringGroup

DESIB DESInvestmentBoard

DESM DevonportExplosiveSafetyManager

DESO DefenceExportServicesOrganisation

DESO DeputyEnvironmentalSupportOfficer

DESP DirectorEstateStrategy&Policy

DESS DefenceExportServicesSecretariat

Det Detachment

DET Detonate

Det Detonator

DETR Departmentof

theEnvironment,TransportandtheRegions

DETS(A) Director(ate)ofEducationalandTrainingServices(Army)

DETS(A) DirectorateEducational&TrainingServices(Army)

DEU DisplayElectronicsUnit

DEW DirectedEnergyWeapon

DEW DirectedEnergyWeapons

DEW DistantEarlyWarning

DEWCS DutyEWCoordinationShip

DEWDB DefenceEle ctronicWarfareDataBase

DEWDB Defence

ElectronicWarfareDatabase

DEWIS DistantEarlyWarningIdentificationZone

DEWO DivisionalEle ctronicWarfareOfficer

DEWS DigitalEWSimulator

DF DefensiveFire

DF DeliveryForecast

DF Deterrent Force

DF DeuteriumFluoride

Acronym LongTitle

DF DirectionFinding

DF&LC DefenceFuelsandLubricantsCommittee

DF/GA DayFighter/GroundAttack

DF/SSL DirectionFinding/SingleStationLocation

DFA Duty FirstAider

DFAD DigitalFeatureAnalysisData

DFAU DefenceFraudAnalysisUnit

DFC DailyFoodCharge

DFCS DigitalFire‐ControlSystem

DFCT Directorateof

Foreign&CommonwealthTraining

DFD DataFlowDiagram

DFD DataFusionDemonstrator/Display

DFD DirectorForceDevelopment

DFD DirectorateofForceDevelopment

DFDAU DigitalFlightData AcquisitionsUnit

DFDP DirectorFinancialDevelopmentProjects

DFDR DigitalFli ghtDataRecorder

DFE DepartmentForEducation

DfEE DepartmentforEducationandEmployment

DFG DefenceFuels

Group

DFGC DigitalFlightGuidanceComputer

DFI DirectorofFlyingInstructions

DFID DepartmentforInternationalDevelopment

DFL DescriptionforLocation

DFLP DemocraticFrontfortheLiberationofPalestine

DFM DigitalFrequencyMeter

DFM DirectorFinancialManagement

DFM DirectorFleetMaintenance

DFMI DirectorofFinanceandManagementInformation

DFMS DefenceFinancialManagement

System

DFMS DepartmentalFinancialManagementSystem

DFMS(AO) DepartmentalFinancialManagementSystem(AccountingOperations)

DFN DefenceFixedNetworks

DFN/DFTS DefenceFixedNetwork/DefenceFixedTelecommunicationsService

DFO DefenceFinalOutput

DFO DepartmentalFinalOutput

DFOST DeputyFlagOfficerSeaTraining

DFP(N) DirectorFutureProjects(Naval)

DFP(N) DirectorFutureProjects(Navy)

DFR

DirectFireRocket

DFRF DecontaminationandFleetReturnFacility

DFRF DrydenFlightResearc hFa cility

DFRMO DefenceFireRiskManagementOrganisation

DFRS DefenceFire& Resc ueService

DFS DailyFlightServicing

DFS DefenceFoodServicesIPT

DFS DepthFireSupport

DFS DerivedFileSystem

DFS DirectorFleetSupport‐Contracts

DFS DirectorFleet

Support‐FutureDevelopments

DFS(Air) DirectorateofFutureSystems(Air)

DFS(CIS) DirectorofFleetSupport(Communications+InformationSystems)

DFS(Pers) DirectorateofFleetSupport(Personnel)

Acronym LongTitle

DFS(S)RP DirectorFleetSup port‐ResourcesandPersonnel

DFS(SM) DirectorFleetSup port‐Submarines

DFS(SS) DirectorFleetSupport‐SurfaceShips 

DFSC DefenceFuelSupplyCentre

DFSD DirectorFleetSupplyDuties

DFSV DirectFireSupportVehicle

DFSWG DefenceFlightSafetyWorkingGroup

DFT DefenceFlyingTraining

DFT DutyFleetTender

DFTDC

 DefenceFireTrainingandDevelopmentCentre

DFTDS DataFusionTechnologyDemonstratorSystem

DFTS DefenceFixedTelecommunicationService

DFTS DefenceFixedTelecommunicationsService

DFTS DefenceFixedTelecommunicationsSystem

DFU DefenceFraudUnit

DFU DeployableFlotationUnit

DFV DefenceFoodVote

DFWES DirectFireWeaponEffectSimulator

DFWES DirectFireWeaponsEffect

Simulator

DG DeGaussing

DG De‐Gaussing

DG DegaussingSystem

DG DieselGenerator

DG DirectionalGyro

DG DirectorGeneral

DG(E) DirectorGeneral(Equipment)

DG(S&A) DirectorGeneralScrutiny&Analysis

DGBS DirectorGeneralBusinessStrategy

DGC DirectorGeneralCommercial

DGDefLog DirectorGeneralDefenceLogistics

DGES Director

GeneralEquipmentSupport

DGLS&E DirectorGeneralLogistics,SupportandEquipment

DGMktg DirectorGeneralofMarketing

DGRes DirectorGeneralResources

DGSecPol DirectorGeneralSecurityPolicy

DGT&CS DirectorGeneralTransformationandCorporateStrategy

DG(CB&F) DirectorGeneral(CentralBudget&Finance)

DG(Nuc) DirectorGeneral(Nuclear)

DGA Dispersed

GroundAlert

DGA DisplacementGyroAssembly

DGA(N) DirectorGeneralAircraft(Navy)

DGAC DangerousGoodsbyAirCommittee

DGALS DirectorGeneralArmyLegalServices

DGAMS DirectorGeneralArmyMedicalService

DGAS1 DirectorateGeneralAircraftSystems1

DGAS2 DirectorateGeneralAircraftSystems2

DGC DefenceGeographicCentre

DGCC DirectorateGeneralCorporateCommunications

DGCIS

 DirectorGeneralCommandInformationSystems

DGCIS DirectorGeneralofCommandInformationSystems

DGCP DirectorGeneralCivilianPersonnel

DGDA DirectorGeneralDefenceAccounts

DGDC DirectorGeneralDefenceContracts

Acronym LongTitle

DGDES DirectorGeneralDefenceExportServices

DGDQA DirectorGeneralDefenceQualityAssurance

DGE DataGatheringEquipment

DGE DirectorGeneralEquipment

DGES(A) DirectorGeneralEquipmentSupport(Army)

DGES(A) DirectorGeneralofEquipmentSupport(Army)

DGES(Air) DirectorGeneralEquipmentSupport(Air)

DGF(S) DirectorGeneralFleetSupport(Ships)

DGFM DirectorGeneral

FinanceManagement

DGFMSSC DirectorGeneralFinancialManagementSharedServicesCentre

DGFS DirectorGeneralFleetSupport

DGFS(ES) DirectorGeneralFleetSupport(EquipmentandSystems)

DGFS(ES) DirectorGeneralFleetSupport(EquipmentsandSystemsTLB)

DGFS(OP) DirectorGeneralFleetSupport(OperationsandPlans)

DGFS(S) DirectorGeneralFleetSupport(ShipsTLB)

DGI Defence

GeospatialIntelligence

DGI DirectionalGyroIndicator

DGIA DefenceGeographicImageryIntelligenceAgency

DGIA DirectorGeneralofInternalAudit

DGICS DirectorGeneralInformationandCommunicationServices

DGICS DirectorGeneralInformationandCommunicationsSystems

DGICS DirectorateGeneralofInformationandCommunicationServices

DGICS DirectorateGeneralofInformationandCommunicationSystems

DGII DefenceGeographical

andImageryIntelligence

DGIS DoDGatewayInformationSystem

DGITS DirectorGeneralInformationTechnologySystems

DGLFS DirectorGeneralLandFightingSystems

DGLS DirectorGeneralLegalServices

DGLS DirectorateGeneralLandsystems

DGM DefenceGeneralMunitions

DGM DirectorGeneralMedical

DGMIPT DefenceGeneralMunitionsIntegratedProjectTeam

DGME DirectorGeneralMarine

Engineering

DGMilSvy DirectorateGeneralofMilitarySurvey

DGMIS DirectorGeneral(DGST(N))ManagementInformatio n System

DGMO DirectorGeneralManagement&Organisation

DGMO DirectorGeneralManagementOrganisation

DGNBS DirectorGeneralNavalBasesandSupply

DGP DefenceGrouponProliferation

DGP DirectorGeneralofPolice

DGPS DifferentialGlobalPositioningSystem

D‐GPS Differential

‐GlobalPositioningSystem

DGPSO DirectorGeneralProcurementSupportOrga nisation

DGRP DirectorGeneralResources&Plans

DGS DirectorGeneralShips.

DGS DirectorGeneralStaff

DGS(N) DirectorGeneralSurfaceWeapons(Naval)

DGSAP DirectorGeneralSaudiArmedForcesProject

DGSAP DirectorateGeneralSaudiArmedForcesProjects

DGSM DirectorGeneralSubmarines

DGSM DirectorGeneral

Submarines+DeputyController

DGSM DirectorGeneralSupply&Maintenance

DGSM(RAF) DirectorGeneralofSupportManagement(RAF)

Acronym LongTitle

DGSPPol Director(ate)GeneralServicePersonnelPolicy

DGSR DirectorGeneralShipRefitting

DGSS DirectorGeneralSupportServices

DGSS DirectorGeneralSurfaceShips

DGST(N) DirectorGeneralStoresandTransport(Navy)

DGSTI DirectorGeneralScientificandTechnicalIntelligence

DGSW DirectorGeneralSurfaceWeapons

DGSW(N) DirectorGeneralofSurfaceWarfare

(Naval)

DGSWS DirectorGeneralStrategicWeaponSystems

DGTS(L) DirectorGeneralTraining Support(Land)

DGU DisplayGeneratorUnit

DGUW DirectorGeneralUnderwater

DGUW DirectorGeneralUnderwaterWeapons

DGWES DirectorateGeneralofWeapons+ElectronicSystems

DH DecisionHeight

DHCIWP DefenceHumanComputerInteractionWorkingParty

DHCP DynamicHostConfigurationProtocol

DHE

DefenceHousingExecutive

DHFS DefenceHelicopterFlyingSchool

DHO DefenceHUMINTOrganisation

Dhobeying Washingofclothesortheclothesthathavebeenwashed

DHOD DeputyHeadofDepartment

DHP DirectorateofHelicopterProjects

DHR DataHandlingReview

DHRS DefenceHotelReservationService

DHS DataHandlingSystem

DHS DirectorHelicopterSupport

DHSA

 DefenceHelicopterSupportAgency

DHSS DataHandlingSub‐System

DI DefenceIntelligence/Infantry

DI DepartmentalInstruction

DI DevelopedItem

DI DevelopmentItem

DI DirectionIndicator

DI DirectionalIndicator

DI DoubleImpulse

DI(NC) DefenceIntelligence(NavalCollection)

DI(ST) DefenceIntelligence(Science&Technology)

DIA DefenceIndustryAssociation

DIA DefenceIntelligenceAgency

DIA

DefenceInternalAuditors

DIA DefenseIntelligenceAgency(US)

DIA DepartmentofInternalAudit

dia diameter

DIA DirectorofInternalAudit

DIA DirectorateofInternalAudit

DIADEM DataInputandDistributiononExchangeableMedia

DIAM DefenseIntelligenceAgencyManual

DIANA DigitalAnalog

DIANE DigitalIntegratedAttackNavigationEquipment

DIAS DistributedInformationArchitecture

forShips

DIB DefenceInternalBrief

DIB DirectoryInformationBase

Acronym LongTitle

DIBUA DefenceInbuilt‐upAreas

DIC DefenceIntelligenceCentre

DIC DefenceIntelligenceCollege

DICASS DirectionalCommandActiveSonobuoySystem

DICM DirectorateofInternalCommunicationsandMedia

DICU DisplayInterfaceControlUnit

DICWA DefenceIndustriesCouncilofWesternAustralia

DID DataItemDescription

DID DefenceInDepth

DID

 DefenceIndustryDay

DID DefenceIndustryDirectorate

DID DistanceIndicatingDevice 

DIDA DefenceIndustryDevelopmentandSupportAdministration

DIDA DelegatedInstallationDesignAuthority

DIDs DataItemsDescriptions

DIE DefenceInteroperabilityEnvironment

DIESO DieselFuelOil(F76)

dieso DieselOil

DIET DefenceInventoryEffectivenessTransf ormation

DIF DataInterchangeFormat

DIF Difficulty

ImportanceFrequency

DIF Difficulty,Importance,Frequency

DIFAR DirectionFre quencyAndRanging

DIGEST DigitalGeogr aphicInformationExchangeStandard

DIGMIS DirectorsManagementStrategySupportSystemforRNSTS

DII DefenceInformationInfrastructure

DII DefenceIntelligenceIndustries 

DII(F) DefenceInformationInfrastructure(Future)

DII(HO) DefenceInformationInfrastructure(HeadOffice)

DII© DefenceInformationInfrastructure

(convergence)

DIIFD DefenceInformationInfrastructure–FutureDeployed

DIIIPT DefenceInformationInfrastructureIntegratedProjectTeam

DII(A) DefenceInfor mationInfrastructure(Army)

DII/C DefenceInformationInfrastructureConvergence

DII/F DefenceInfor mationI nfrastructureFutu re

DIL DualInLine(IC's)

DILFOR DangerouslyIll‐ForwardingofRelatives

DILSA DistributedIntegratedLogisticSupportAnalysis

DIM

DocumentImageManagement

DIMHS DefenceInformationMessageHandlingSystem

DIMHS DefenceIntelligenceMessageHandlingService

DIMHS DefenceIntelligenceMessageHandlingSystem

DIMM DualIn‐lineMemoryModule

DIMP DefenceIntelligenceModernisationProgramme

DIMPS DistributedInformationMessageProcessingSystem

DIMPS DistributedInternalMessageProcessingSystem

DIMSMM DefenceInformationManagementSkillsMaturityModel



DIMTIS Director‐MountedThermalImagingSystem

DIN DefenceInstructionNotices

DIN DefenceInstructionsandNotices

DIN DeutscheInstitutfurNormung(GermanequivalentofBSIorANSI)

DINAS DigitalInertialNavigation /AttackSystem

DINS DigitalInertialNavigation System

Acronym LongTitle

DINSA DefenceInteroperableNetworkServicesAuthority

DIntP DefenceIntranetProgramme

DIO DefenceInformationOperations

DIO DefenceInfrastructureOrganisation

DIO DirectorateofInternationalOrganisations

DIP DefectInvestigationPanel

DIP DefenceInformationPlan

DIP DefenceInformationProgramme

DIP DigitalImageProcessing

DIP DocumentImageProcessing

DIP DualIn‐linePackage



DIPR DirectorIn tellectualPropertyRights

DIPS DefenceInstantaneePositionStrategique

DIPS DynamicIsotopePowerSubsystems

DIPTL DeputyIntegratedProjectTeamLeader

DIQAP DefenceIndustryQualityAssurancePanelnowDIQF

DIQF DefenceIndustryQualityForum

DIR DigitalInstrumentationRange

DIRAMS DockyardInstalledReactorAccidentMonitoringSystem

DIRCM DirectedInfra‐RedCountermeasures

DIRCM DirectedIRCM

DIRG DefenceInformationReferenceGroup

DIRGE DefenceInformationReferenceGroupExecutive

DIRO DirectorateInformationandRecordsOfficer

DIRSP DynamicInfraRedSceneProjector

DIRSUP DirectIntelligenceSupport

DIS DefenceIndustrialStrategy

DIS DefenceInformationStrategy

DIS DefenceIntelligenceServices

DIS DefenceIntelligenceStaff

DIS DefenceInvestigativeService

DIS

 DistributedInformationSystem

DIS DistributedIntelligenceSystem

DIS DistributedInteractiveSimulation

DIS DraftInternationalStandard

DISFM DirectorateofInformationSystemsFacilitiesManagement

DISA DefenceInformationSecurityAgency

DISA DefenceInformationSystemsAgency

DISC DefenceIFFSteeringCommittee

DISC DefenceIndustrialSupportCentre

DISC DefenceIntel ligenceandSecurityCentre

DISCAS

DepotIntegratedStorageControlandAccountingSystem.ReplacesformerDepotSystem

DISCOM DivisionSupportCommand

DISCON DistributedIntegratedSecureCommunicationsNetwork

DISD DirectorateofInformationServicesDelivery

DISG DefenceIntelligenceSteeringGroup

DISM DirectorInServiceSubmarines

DISN DefenceInformationStrategyandNews

DISP DirectoryInformationShadowingProtocol

DISP Docking&

IntermediateSupportPeriod

DISS DefenceIntelligenceandSecuritySchool

DISS DirectorInSurfaceShips

DISSUB DIStressedSUBmarine

Acronym LongTitle

DIST DefenceImplicationsofStrategicTrends

dist Distance

DISTAFF DirectingStaff

DISTAN DistributedInteractiveSecureTelecom

DISTEX DisasterReliefExercise

DISTEX DistributedExperiments

distr Distribution

DIT DirectoryInformationTree(X500)

DIT(SYS)N DirectorofInformation(Systems)Navy

DITACS DigitalTacticalSystem

DITCC DefenceInformationTechnologyCo‐ordinatingComm ittee

DITCC

 DefenceIT Co‐ordinatingCommittee

DITCC DirectorofInformationTechnologyCo‐ordinatingCommittee

DITMB DefenceInformationTechnologyManagementBoard

DITMB DirectorofInformationTechnologyManagementBoard

DITS DigitalInformationTransferSystem

DITWC DefenceInformationTechnologyManagementTrainingCentre

DIU DataInterfaceUnit

DIU DigitalInterfaceUnit

DIV DIVision

DIVAD Division

AirDefence

DIVADS DivisionAirDefenceGunSystem

DIWG DefenceInfosecWorkingGroup

DIY DoItYourself

DJ DinnerJacket

DJ DiscJockey

DJE DeceptionJammingEquipment

DJW DirectorateofJointWarfare

DKP DecontaminationKit,Personal

DKPH DuchessofKentPsychiatricHospital

DL DeputyLieutenant

DL DesignLimit

DL DigitalLoop



DL Distance,DistantorDistributedLearning

DLA DefenceLandAgent

DLA DefenceLogisticsAgency

DLC DataLinkControl

DLC DirectLiftControl

DLC Down‐linkCommunications

DLCRJ Detect,Locate,Classify,RecordandJam

DLD DirectorLandDigitization

DLE DataLinkEnable

DLF ShipLaunchedFloatingAnti‐MissileDecoy

DLH/DLB Decoy

LaunchingSystems

DLICC TheDefenceLanguageIntelligentCustomerCell

DLIS DirectorateofLogisticsInformationSystems

DLL DataLinkLayer

DLL DynamicLinkLibraries

DLL DynamicLinkLibrary

DLMS DigitalLandMassSystem

DLO DASOLiaisonOfficer

DLO DefenceLogisticsOrganisation

DLOD DefenceLinesofDevelopment

Acronym LongTitle

DLOIO DefenceLogisticsOrganisationInfrastructureOrganisation

DLOS DismountableLine‐Of‐Sight

DLOS DisturbedLine‐Of‐Sight

DLP DataLinkProcessor

DLP DefenceLearningPortal

DLPM DefenceLogisticsPerformanceManagement

DLPP DataLinkpre‐processor

DLPS DataLinksProcessorSystem

DLR DefenceLandRange

DLR GermanAerospaceResearchEstablishment



DLRP DATALinkReferencePoint

DLRSC DefenceLandRangesSafetyCommittee

DLS DataLoaderSystem

DLS DefenceLandsService

DLS DefenceLogisticSupport

DLS DefenceLogisticsSchool

DLS(Air) DirectorLogisticServices(Air)inDGES(Air)DLO

DLSA DirectorLandServiceAmm unition

DLSA DirectorofLandServiceAmmu nition

DLSA Director,LandService

Ammunition

DLSC DefenceLogisticsServicesCentre

DLSG DefenceLogisticsSteeringGroup

DLSSD DefenceLogisticsSystemStandardisationDivision

DLSU DefenceLogisticsSecurityUnit

DLT DataLinkTerminal

DLT DirectlyLinkedTerminal

DLTP DefenceLogisticsTransformationProgr amme

DLTU Dismounted LineTerminationUnit

DM DataManagement

DM DataMiles

DM DefenceMunitions

DM Demand

Management(MRPII)

DM(A) DirectorateofManning(Army)

DMA DefenceManufacturers'Association

DMA DefenceMappingAgency(US)

DMA DelayArmingMechanism

DMA DirectMemoryAccess

DMA DirectorateofManpowerAudit(nowDMCS)

DMA DivisionalMaintenanceArea

DMAB DefendedModularArrayBasing

DMB DefenceManagementBoard

DMB DvadesetprviMajBeogradRoTMT

DMC DataModuleCode

DMC DefenceManufacturersCouncil

DMC DeployableMedicalCapability

DMC DirectorMediaandCommunications 

DMCA DirectMaintenanceCostAnalysis 

DMCS DefenceManagementConsultancyService

DMCS DirectorateofManagementConsultancyServices

DMCS DirectorateofManpowerConsultancyServices

DMCS DirectorateofMilitaryCommunicationsSupply

DMD DigitalMessageDevice

DME Dimethyl

Ether

Acronym LongTitle

DME DirectMachineEnvironment

DME DirectorMarineEngineering

DME DistanceMeasuringEquipment

DME DistributedManagementEnvironment

DMEA DamageModeandEffectsAnalysis

DMEO DeputyMari neEngineerOfficer

DME‐P DistanceMeasuringEquipmentPrecision

DMESR DutyMarineEngineeringSeniorRating

DMETA DefenceMedicalEducation&TrainingAgency

DMF Defence

ModernisationFund

DMG DigitalMapGenerator

DMGWS DirectorMilitaryGuidedWeaponSystems

DMHSC DefenceMessageHandlingSteeringCommittee

DMI DelegatedManagementItem

DMICP DefenceMedicalInformationCapabilityProgramme

DMIP DCSMediterraneanImprovementProgram

DMIS DistributionManagementInformationSystem

DMktgSvcs DirectorofMarketingServices

DML DecisionandModellingLanguage 

dml

Demolish

DML DevonportManagementLimited

DML DraftModificationLeaflet

DMM DigitalMulti‐Meter

DMO DirectorofMilitaryOperations

DMP Daily MaintenancePack

DMP DefenceManagementPlanning

DMP DenseMetalPenetrator

DMP DirectorofManpowerPlanning

DMP DocumentManagementPlan

DMP DrakeManagementPlan.

DMR DailyMessingRate

DMR DefenceManagementReview



DMR DigitalMicrowaveRadio

Dmr Drummer

DMRC DefenceMedicalRehabilitationCentre

DMRL DataModuleRequirementList

DMS DataManagementStrategy

DMS DataManagementSystem

DMS DataMonitoringSystem

DMS DataMultiplexerSub‐unit

DMS DefenceMedicalServices

DMS DefenceMessagingSystem

DMS DepartmentalManagementStrategy(U.S.DepartmentofDefense)

DMS

DepartmentallyMandatedStan dards 

DMS DigitalmapSystem

DMS DigitalMappingSystem

DMS DirectMouldedSole

DMS DomesticMilitarySales

DMS DosimetryMonitoringSystem

DMS DualModeSeeker

DMS DynamicMissionSimulator

DMS100 NTpublicswitch

DMSboots DirectMouldedSoleboots(safetyfootware)

Acronym LongTitle

DMS(N) DirectorofMaritimeServices(Naval)

DMSC DefenceMaterialStandardisationCommittee

DMSD DefenceMedicalServicesDepartment

DMSK DifferentialMinimumShiftKeying

DMSO DefenceModelling&Simulation Office

DMSP DefenceMeteorologicalSatelliteProgramme

DMSP DualModeSpeechProcessor

DMSTC DefenceMedicalServicesTrainingCentre

DMT DeepMobileTarget

DMT

 DefenceManagementTraining

DMT DualModelaser/TVTracker

DMTI DigitalMovingTargetIndicator

DMTO DefenceMedicalTrainingOrganisation

DMTOM DeputyMotorTransportOperationsManager

DMTS Deck‐MountedTorpedo‐launchSystem

DMU DataManagementUnit

DMU DigitalMasterUnit

DMVS DesertMobilityVehicleSystem

DMWR DepotMaintenance WorkRequirement

DMWS DefenceMedicalWelfareService

DMZ DemilitarisedZone

DN DirectoryNumber

DNA DefenceNuclearAgency

DNA Deoxyribo‐NucleicAcid

DNA DidNotAttend

DNA DirectorNavalArmament

DNA DocumentationNeedsAnalysis

DNA&FP DirectorNavalArchitecture&FutureProjects

DNA+FP DirectorNavalArchitecture+FutureProjects

DNAM DeputyNuclearAuditManager

DNAWE

 DirectorateNorthAtlanticandWesternEurope

DNBCC DefenceNBCCentre

DNBSA(BM) DirectorNavalBasses+SupplyAgency(BusinessManagement)

DNC DirectNumericalControl

DNCCC DefenceNationalCommunicationsControlCentre

DNCM DirectorofNavalCareerManagement

DND DepartmentofNationalDefence(Canada)

DNDS DirectorofNavalDentalService

DNEO DutyNuclear

EngineeringOfficer

DNES DirectorNavalEnvironmentandSafety 

DNES DirectorofNavalEnvironmentandSafety

DNI DirectorofNationalIntelligence

DNIC DefenceCommonNumberingPlan

DNIS DirectorNavalInformationSystems

DNLIS DirectorofNavalLogisticsInformationSystems

DNLP DirectorateofNavalLogisticPolicy

DNLSD DirectorofNavalLogisticsStaffDuties

DNM

 DirectorNavalManning

DNM DirectorofNavalManning

DNMC DeliveryofNewMilitaryCapability

DNMCIS DirectorofNavalManagement,CommunicationsandInformation

DNO DirectorNavalOperations

DNO DirectorateNavalOperations

Acronym LongTitle

DNOM DirectorateofNavalOceanographyandMeteorology

DNOT DirectorofNavalOperationsandTrade

DNP DirectorNuclearPropulsion

DNPS DirectorofNavalPersonnelSystems

DNPTS DirectorofNavalPhysicalTrainingandSport

DNR DirectorNavalRecruiting

DNR DirectorofNavalRecruiting

DNRS Day/NightRangeSight

DNS

 Day/NightSight

DNS DirectNetworkSubscriber 

DNS DomainNameService

DNS DomainNameSystem

DNS DomainNamingServices

DNSC DefenceNuclearSafetyCommittee

DNSC DirectorNavalServiceConditions

DNSCI DirectorofNavalSupportCommandImpleme ntation

DNSD DirectorofNavalStaffDuties

DNSOM DirectorofNavalSurveyingOceanography&Meteorology

DNSOM

DirectorofNavalSurveyingOceanography+Meteorology

DNSP DirectorNetworksAndSpecialProjects

DNSSM(DC) DeputyNuclearServicesSupportManager(DesignControl)

DNST DirectorNavalSignalsTraffic

DNST DirectorateofNavalShoreTelecommunications

DNSY DirectorofNavalSecurity

DNucPol DirectorateNuclearPolicy

DNVT DigitalNon‐secureVoiceTerminal

DNW Director

ofNavalWarfare

DO Demi‐official

DO DesignorDrawingOffice

DO DesignatedOfficer

DO DiversionOrder

DO DivisionalOfficer(RoyalNavy)

DOA DeadOnArrival

DOA DirectionofArrival

DOAC DefenceOperationalAnalysisCentre

DOAE DefenceOperationalAnalysisEstablishment

DOB DefenceOperatingBoard

DoB DigitisationoftheBattlefield

DOB

DispersedOperatingBase

DOC DefenceOperationsCentre

DOC DelayedOpeningChaff

DOC DirectorateofOperationalCapability

DOC DistrictOfficerCommanding

doc Document

DoC DutyOfCare

DOCC DCAOperationalControlComplex

DOCC DirectoroftheOperationalCommandCommittee

DOCCISS DefenceOperationalCommand&ControlISStrategy

DOCCISSS DefenceOperationalCommand&

ControlISStrategyStudy

DOCEX DocumentExploitation

DOCISS DefenceOperationalCISStrategy

DOCISS DefenceOperationalCommuni cation&InformationSystemsStrategy

DoD DepartmentofDefense(US)

Acronym LongTitle

DoD USDepartmentofDefense

DoDAF DepartmentofDefenseArchitecturalFramework

DODCI DepartmentOfDefenceComputerInstitute

DODD DepartmentofDefenseDirective

DOD‐HDBK DepartmentofDefenseHandbook

DODIIS DepartmentofDefenceIntelligenceInformationSys tem

DOD‐STD DepartmentofDefenseStandard

DOE DefenceOperationsExecutive

DOE DepartmentOf

Energy

DOE DepartmentOfEnvironment

DOE DepartmentoftheEnvironment

DOF DegreeofFreedom

DOF DegreesOfFr eedom

DofC(NBSA) DirectorofContracts(NavalBasesandSupplyAgency)

DOG DirectingOrganisationGroup

DOGD DefenceOpenGovernmentDocument

DOLE DetectionOfLaserEmissions

DOLRAM DetectionOfLaser,RadarandMilli ‐metricThreats

DOM DepartmentOutputMap

DOM DirectorofMusic

DOM&PC DefenceOperationalMovements&Policy Committee

DOMD DirectorofOrganisationandManagementDevelopment

DOMS DefenceOperationalMovementsStaff

DOMSTOCK DomesticStock(RFAs)

DOP DepartmentofProductivity

DOP DesignatedOverhaulPoint

DOP DirectoryOperationalBindingManagementProtocol

DOP Drop‐OffPoint

DOPC Defence

andOverseasPolicyCommittee

DOPIN Dispenser/On‐boardProcessorandInertialNavigation

DOPS DutyOperationsOfficer

DOPT DefenceOrganisationProjectTeam

DOR DirectorateofOperationalRequirements

DOR(Sea) DirectorofOperationalRequirement(SeaSystems)

DOR(Sea) DirectorateofOperationalRequirements(Sea)

DORSI DornierRadarScoringIndicationSyste m

DOS DiscOperatingSystem

DOS DiskOperatingSystem

DOSB DefenceOrdnanceSafetyBoard

DOSG DefenceOrdnanceSafetyGroup

DOST DeploymentOperationalSeaTraining

DOT DepartmentofTrade

DOT DepartmentofTransport

DOT DesignatingOpticalTracker(nowknownasQueenMa

DOT DistributedObjectTechnology

DOV DataOverVoice

DOV DiscreetOperationalVehicle

DOW DiedOf

Wounds

DOW DigitalOrderwirechannel

DOWO DivisionalOrdnanceWarrantOfficer

DOWR DivingOperationsatWorkRegulations

DP DataProcessing

DP DefencePlan

Acronym LongTitle

DP DeliveryPartner

DP DepartmentalPlan

DP DewPoint

DP Diphasgen 

DP DirectorofProjects

DP Display Processor

DP DockingPeriod

DP DualPurpose(gunforsurfaceorAAuse)

DPFin DirectorateofProcurementFinance

DPPlans DirectorateofProcurementPlans

DP&RG Development,ProjectsandResearchGroup



DP&S DirectorofPersonnel&Services

DPA DataProtectionAct

DPA DefenceProcurementAgency(formerlyMODPE)

DPA DelegatedPublicationAuthority

DPAXD DefenceProcurementAgencyExecutiveDirector

DPAs DefencePlanningAssumptions

DPC DefencePlanningCommittee(NATO)

DPC DirectProtocolConversion

DPCA DE&SPostingandCollationApplication

DPCA DisplacePhase

CentreAntenna

DPD DefenceProgrammeDirectory

DPDB DeliveredPublicationDatabase

DPEE DirectorofProofandExperimentalEstablishments

DPERS(PE) DirectorateofPersonnel(ProcurementExecutive)

DPF DefencePerformanceFramework

DPF DefencePolicyFund

DPG DirectorofProgrammes

DPGs DefencePolicyGoals

DPI DotsperInch

DPICM DualPurposeImprovedConventionalMunition

DPL Director

PortLogistics

DPL(QM) DirectorPortLogisticsQual ityManager

DPL(QR) DirectorPortLogisticsQualityRepresentative

DPM DirectorofPortManagement

DPM DirectorPortManagement 

DPMG DefenceProcurementManagementGuide

DPMP DirectorateofProcurementManagementPolicy

DPMT DefenceProcurementManagementTraining

DPNSS DigitalPrivateNetworkSignallingSystem

DPO DataProtection

Officer

DPO DesignProjectOfficer

DPO DevelopmentProjectOfficer

DPO DutyPettyOfficer

DPP DirectorateofProcurementPolicy

DPR Defence PropertyRegister

DPR(A) DirectorofPublicRelations(Army)

DPRAG DefenceProcurementRiskAdvisoryGroup

DPRC DefencePassengerReservationCentre

DPS DotsPerSecond

DPS(A) DirectoratePersonalServices(Army)

DPSG DefenceProgramme

SteeringGroup

DPSK DifferentialPhaseShiftKeying

Acronym LongTitle

DPSK DigitalPhaseShiftKeying

DPSN DefencePacketSwitchedNetwork

DPSN DefencePacketSwitchingNetwork

DPT DefenceProcessingTime

DPU DataProcessingUnit

DPU DigitalProcessingUnit

DPU DisplayandProcessingUnit

DPV DirectionalPr obabilityVariation.Whittaker'sDPV

DQ DataQualifier

DQ DirectoryEnquiries

DQA/TS DirectorateofQuality

Assurance/TechnicalSupport

DQAB DefenceQualityAssuranceBoard

DQAG DefenceQualityAssuranceGroup

DQDB DistributedQueueDualBus

DQET DesignQualityEvaluationTool

DQHM DeputyQHM

DQM DepotQualityManager

DR DeadReckoning

DR DefenceRole

DR DepartmentalReport

DR DesignRepository

DR DesirableRequirementofanOperationalRequirement

DR DispatchRider

DR&A Data Recording&Analysis

DR(C) DirectorResearch(Corporate)

DR1,2,3 DefenceRole1,2or3

DRA DefenceResearchAgency

DRA DirectorRoyalArtillery

DRA MalvernDefenceResearchAgencyMalvern

DRAC DirectorRoyalArmoured Corps

DRACAS DataRecordingAndCorrectiveActionSystem

DRACAS DataReportingAnalysis

andCorrectiveActionSystem

DRAGONFLY Dualfield‐of‐viewIRimager

DRAM DynamicRandomAccessMemory

DRAMA DigitalRadioAndMultiplexAcquisition

DRAMATIC DRAMobileArmouredTargetInterdictionConcepts

DRAMS DepotRecallAndMaintenanceSystem

DRAP DataRecording&Presentationsystem

DRASH DeployableRapidAssemblyShelter

DRASTIC DRAStaticTarget

InterdictionConcepts

DRAT DefectReliabilityAnalysisTool

DRAWS DRAWorkloadScales

DRB DefenceResourcesBoard

DRB DemonstrationReviewBoard

DRC DefenceResearchCommittee

DRC DefenceReviewCommittee

DRC DevelopmentandResearchCommand

DRCA DefenceRootCertificateAuthority

DRCS DefenceRail&ContainerServices

DRDA DistributedRelationalDatabaseArchitecture

DRDL DefenceResearch

andDevelopmentLaboratories

DRDL DevonportRoyalDockyardLimited

DRDLBM DRDLBerthingManager

Acronym LongTitle

DRDO DefenceandResearchDevelopmentOrganisation

DRE DisabilityRightsCommission

DREA DefenceResearchEstablishmentAtlantic

DREAM DefenceRelatedEnvironmentalAssessmentMethod

DREP DefenceResearchEstablishmentPacific

DRES DefenceResearchEstablishmentSuffield

D‐Res DirectorofResources

DRF DualRoleFighter

DRFC DirectorofReserveForcesandCadets

DRFM

 DigitalRadioFrequencyMemory

DRFM DigitalRFMemory

DRG DefenceResearchGroup

DRI Detection,Recognition, Identification

DRIC DefenceResearchInformationCentre

DRIR DirectReadoutInfra‐Red

DRIT DirectorateofRecruitmentandInitialTraining

DRIU DamageRepairInstructionUnit

DRLC DirectorRoyalLogisticCorps

DRLM DigitalRadarLandMass

DRLMS Digital

RadarLandMassSimulator

DRM DigitalRangeMeter

DRM DrawingRequirementsManual

DRMC DeputyRegionalCommander

DRMP DefenceResourceManage mentProgramme

DRMR DefenceRe‐utilisationandMarketingRegion

DRMS DefenceResourceManagementSystem

DRN DemandReferenceNumber

DRO DepartmentalRecordsOfficer

DROC DisasterReliefOperationsCourse

DROPS DemountableRackOffloadand

PickupSystem

DROPS DemountableRackOff‐LoadingandPick‐upService

DRP DefectRectificationPeriod

DRP DefenceResearchPackage

DRP DirectRequisitioningProcedure

DRP DistributionRequireme ntsPlanning

DRPI DARPA/RomeLaboratoryPlanningInitiative

DRPS DefenceRadiologicalProtectionService

DRR DefenceRiskRegister

DRS DataRelaySatellite

DRS DetectionandRangingSet

DRS DistributedResourceSystem

DRSO Disposal&ReserveShipsO rganisation

DRTP DynatechRealTimeProducts

DRTS Detecting,RangingandTrackingSystem

DRU DataRetrievalUnit

DRU DriveUnit

DRU DynamicReferenceUnit

DRUI DamageControlInstructionalUnit

DRUMM DeliveringtheRequirementofUnitMaterialManagement

DS DesignStandard

DS DirectingCourse

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DS DirectionallySolidified

DS DirectorofSupport

Acronym LongTitle

DS DiscardingSabot

DS DoubleSided(computerdisc)

DS DressingStation

DSSec DefenceServicesSecretariat

DS&C DirectorateofSafetyandClaims

DS(N) DirectorSupply(North)

DS(S) DirectorSupply(South)

DS/T DiscardingSabot/Tracer

DS/T DiscardingSabot,Tracered

DS1 DigitizationStage1

DS2 DigitizationStage2

DSA

 DaySensorAssembly

DSA DaySubsiste nceAllowance

DSA DefenceSupportAgency(nowknownasDA)

DSA DirectoryServiceAgents

DSA DirectorySystemAgent

DSA DirectorySystemAgent(X500)

DSA DisposalSalesAgency

DSA DisposalServicesAgency

DSA DisposalServicesAuthority

DSA DivisionalSupply Area

DSAA DefenceSecurityAssistanceAgency

DSAAT

DirectSensorFuzedAttackofAreaTargetsSubmunition

DSABS DefenceScienceAdvisoryBoard

DSAC DefenceScientificAdvisoryCommittee

DSAC DefenceScientificAdvisoryCouncil

DSACEUR DeputySupremeAlliedCommander,Europe 

DSACS DirectSupportArmouredCannonSystem

DSALT DistributedSyntheticAirLandTrainer

DSAR DefectSu mmary AnalysisReport

DSAR DefenceSupplyAgencyRegulation

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DSARC DefenceSystemsAcquisitionReviewCouncil

DSAS DefenceSecurityandAssuranceServices

DSAT DefenceSystemsApproachToTraining

DSAWO DivisionalSupplyAreaWarrantOfficer

DSB DefenceScienceBoard

DSB DefenceSignalBoard

DSB DoubleSideBand

DSB DrugSupervisoryBody

DSB DuracellSpecialBatteries

DSC DefenceSupplyCommittee

DSC Deputy

SquadronCommander(RoyalAirForce)

DSC DigitalScanConverter

DSC DynamicSignatureControl 

DSCA DefenceSecondaryCareAgency

DSCC DefenceSecurityCo‐ordinatingCommittee

DSCIS DefenceSchoolofCommunicationsandInformationSystems

DSCOM DefenceSupplyChainOperations&Movements

DSCS DefenceSatelliteCommunicationsSystem

DSCS DefenceSupplyComputerServices

DSCSS Directorate

ofStrategicCommunications+SurveillanceSystems

DSD DataStorageDevice

DSD DataSystemsDesigners

Acronym LongTitle

DSD DefenceStrategicDirection

DSD DefenceSupportDivision

DSDA DefenceStor ageandDistributionAgency

DSDA DelegatedSystemDesignAuthority

DSDM DynamicSystemsDevelopmentMethod

DSDM DynamicSystemsDevelopmentMethods

DSE DirectorStrategicEquipment

DSE DisplayScreenEquipment

DSEA DefenceSafetyandEnvironmentAuthority

DSEAR DangerousSubstancesandExplosive

AtmospheresRegulations

DSEME DefenceSchoolofElectricalandMechanicalEngineering

DSES DirectorateofSensors+ElectronicSystems

DSES DirectorateofSensorsandElectronicSystems

DSETS DirectSupportElectricalTestSystem

DSF DepotSupportFacility

DSF DirectorofSpecialForces

DSF DirectorSpecialForces

DSFD DirectorShipsFutureDevelopment

DSFM Directorate

ofServicesFoodManagement

DSG DefenceScientificGroup

DSG DefenceStrategicGuidance

DSG DefenceSupportGroup

DSG DimensionSteeringGroup(Information,Networks &People)

DSH DeliberateSelfHarm

DSIC DowtyandSmithsIndustriesControls

DSIP DirectShortRangeSurveillanceandInstrumentsProjects

DSIS DigitalSoftwareIntegrationSystem

DSL DeepScatteringLayer

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DSL DigitalSubscriberLine

DSLC DirectorateofStrategicElectronicComms

DSLE DirectorShipsLogisticEngineering

DSLM DisposalSystemLimpetMine(replacementforLMDE)

DSLP DirectorateofStrategicElectronicProgrammes

DSM DataandSystemsManagement

DSM DefenceSpectrumManagement

DSM DetachmentSergeantMajor(RM)

DSM DirectorSubmarines

DSM DistributedSystemsManagement

DSM DivingSafetyMemorandum

DSMAC DigitalScene‐MatchingAreaCorrelation

DSML DraftServiceModificationLeaflet

DSMRC DefenceServicesMedicalRehabilita tion Centre

DSMS DefenceStoresManagementSolution

DSMT DepartmentofSpecialistManagementTraining

DSMT(FMRO) DirectorShipsMarketTesting(FMRO)

DSN DataSwitchingNetwork

DSN DefenceSwitchedNetwork

DSO DefenceSales Organisation

DSO

 DepartmentalSecurityOfficer

DSO DepartmentalStandingObjectives

DSO DeputySupervisingOfficer

DSO DistinguishedServiceOrder

DSOinC Deputy SignalOfficer‐in‐Chief

Acronym LongTitle

DSOO DeputyStaffOperationsOfficer

DSP DefenceServicesProfile

DSP DefenceSupportProgramme

DSP DeploymentSupportPack

DSP DigitalSignalProcessing

DSP DirectorofServiceProsecutions

DSP DirectoryServiceProtocol

DSP Domain‐basedSecurity

DSPCR DefenceandSecurityPublicContractsRegulations

DSPG DefenceSpecialProjectsGroup

DSPS(A) Directorate

ofStaffandPersonnelServices(Army)

DSQ DirectorateforSafetyandQuality

DSR DataSetReady

DSR DefenceSupportReview

DSR DefenceSurveyRequirements

DSR DesignSubstantiationReport

DSR DocumentationStatusReport

DSRA DefenceSportsandRecreational Association

DSREDS DigitalStorageandRetrievalEngineeri ngDataSystem

DSRP DirectorShipsResources

andPersonnel

DSRR(TR) DiscardingSabotReducedRange(TrainingRound)

DSRV DeepSea/SubmergenceRescueVehicle

DSS Data SelectionSheet

DSS Data StorageSet

DSS DecisionSupportSystem

DSS DefenceSignalStaff

DSS DepartmentofSocialSecurity

DSS DepotStockSystem

DSS DirectorStrategicSystems

DSS DismountedSoldierSystemsIPT

DSS DistributedSecure

System

DSS(F+S) DirectorSurfaceShips(FinanceandSecretariat)

DSSA DaySensorSubassembly

DSSB DirectorLargeWarshipsandAuxiliaries

DSSC DirectorFriga tesandMineCountermeasures

DSSCCA DivingSetSelfContainedCompressedAir

DSSCCA DivingSystemSelfContainedCompressedAir

DSSD DeraSupportServicesDivision

DSSL DocumentStyleandSemanticsLanguage

DSSO

DefenceSystemsSupportOrganisation

DSSO DeputyStaffSupplyOfficer

DSSP DirectorateofSurveyingServicePolicy

DSSS DefenceSecureSpeechSys tem

DSSS DirectSequenceSpreadSpectrum

DSSSL DocumentStyleSemanticsandSpecificationLanguage 

DST DefenceandSpaceTalks

DST DefenceSuppressionThreat

DST DirectorateSafetyandTechnology

DST DomainSupportTeam

DST(EWS)

 DirectorEngineeringandWeaponSupport

DST(FIN) DirectorFinance

DST(GW) DirectorGunsandWeapons

DST(IT) DirectorInformationTechnology

Acronym LongTitle

DST(MM) DirectorStores&Transport‐MaterialsManagement

DST(PERS) DirectorPersonnel

DST(RP) DirectorStores&Transport‐ResourcesandPlans

DST(SE) DirectorStrategicWeaponsandExplosivesSafety

DST(SF) DirectorofStores&Transport(StrategicWeapons&ExplosiveSafety)

DST(SF) DirectorShipsandFuel

DST(South) DirectorofSuppliesandTransport(South)

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DST(SS) DirectorSpecialistStores

DST(SV) DirectorStoreandVictualling

DST(W) DirectorofStores&Transport(West)

DSTE DeployableSupportandTestEquipmentIPT

DSTL DefenceScienceandTechnologyLaboratories

DSTL DefenceScientificTechnologyLaboratory

DSTO DefenceScienceandTechnologyOrganisation

DSTO DefenceScienceandTechnologyOrganisation,Australia

DSU DataStorage

Unit

DSU DirectSupportUnit

DSUR DataStorageUnitReceptable

DSV DeepSeaVessel

DSV DeepSubmergenceVehicle

DSV DefenceSuppressionVehicle

DSVN DefenceSecretVoiceNetwork

DSVT DigitalSecureVoiceTerminal

DSVT DigitalSubscriberVoiceTerminal

DSWE DirectorShipsWeaponsEngineering

DSWP(N) Director,SurfaceWeaponsProjects(Naval)

DSWS DirectorStrategic

WeaponSystems

DSWS DivisionSupportWeaponSystem

DT DataTransmission

DT DefenceIntelligence

DT DefenceTravelService

DT DetectionThreshold

DT DistributedTraining

DT&E Development,TestandEvaluation

DTA DataTermi nalAdaptors

DTA DefenceTechnicalArchitecture

DTA DeployedTechnicalArchitecture

DTAM DataTransfer,AccessandManipulation

DTAT DevelopmentTest&

Trials

DTB DefenceTrainingBoard

DTC DataTransferCartridge

DTC DataTransferCassette

DTC DeskTopComputer

DTC DirectorofTechnicalCosts

DTC DynatechTacticalCommunications

DTCN DirectionTecniquesConstructionsNavales 

DTCR DataTransferCartridgeReceptacle

DTCS DroneTrackingandControlSystem

DTCT DefenceTradeCooperationTreaty

DTD DataTransferDevice



DTD DocumentTypeDefinition

DTD DocumentTypeDefinitions

DTDT DigitizationTrainingandDevelopmentTeam

Acronym LongTitle

DTE DataTerminalEquipment

DTE DataTerminatingEquipment

DTE DataTransferEquipment

DTE DefenceTrainingEstates 

DTE DirectorTraining&Education

DTE DockyardTestEquipment

DTED DigitalTerrainElevationData

DTEO DefenceTest&EvaluationOrganisation 

DTEO DefenceTestandEvaluationOrganisation

DTERS DefenceTrainingEstatesRationalisationStudy

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DTES DefenceTrainingandEducationStrategy

DTG Date‐TimeGroup

DTG DigitalTransmissionGroup

DTG DistanceToGo

DTG DynamicallyTurnedGyro

DTH Down‐The‐Hillradios

DTI DepartmentofTradeandIndustry

DTI DeskTopInstruction

DTI DiagnosticTestItems

DTIC DataTransferIdentificationCode

DTIC DefenseTechnicalInformation

Centre

DTIU DataTransferInterfaceUnit

DTL Diode‐TransistorLogic

DTLR DepartmentofTransport,LocalGovernmentandtheRegions

DTM DataTransferModule

DTM DepartmentalTemporaryMemorandum

DTM Digital TerrainMatrix

DTMA DefenceTransport&MovementsAgency

DTM‐D DigitalTerrainManagementandDisplay

DTMF DualToneMulti‐Frequency

DTMF Dual

‐ToneMultiple‐Frequency

DTMS DualTargetMotionSimulator

DTN DataTransmissionNetwork

DTN DigitalTelegraphNetwork

DTO DataTake‐Offunit

DTOC Divisional TacticalOperationsCentre

DTOS DistrictTransportOperatingSystem

DTP DeskTopPublishing

DTR DataTerminalReady

DTR DefenceTrainingReview

DTR DirectorTrident

DTRO DefenceTrai ningRequirements

Organisation

DTS DataTerminalSet

DTS DataTransferSystem

DTS DataTransformationSystem

DTS DefenceTransportationSystem

DTST DefenceTechnologyStudyTeam

DTTCP DefenceTechnicalTrainingChangeProgramme

DTTS DynamicTrackTensioningSystem

DTU DataTerminalUnit

DTU DataTransferUnit

DTU DataTransmissionUnit

DTU DistanceTransmitterUnit

Acronym LongTitle

DTV DayTelevision

DTWC Diver'sThroughWaterCommunications

DU DepletedUranium

DU DerotationUnit

DU DetectorUnit

DU DisplayUnit

DUA DirectoryUserAgent

DUA DirectoryUserAgents

DUAD DualAirDefence

DUD DisconnectUnknownDevice

DUDT Dis‐mountableUserDataTERminal

DUS DatchikUglovykhSkoroste

DUS Deputy

UnderSecretaryofState

DUS(CM) DeputyUnderSecretary(CivilianManagement)

DUS(DP) DeputyUnderSecretary(DefenceProcurement)

DUS(DP) DeputyUnderSecretaryofState(DefenceProcurement)

DUS(F) DeputyUnderSecretaryofState(Finance)

DUS(P) DeputyUnderSecretary(Policy)

DUS(PL) DeputyUnderSecretaryofState(PersonnelandLogistics)

DUS(RP&F) DeputyUnderSecretary(Resources

ProgrammesandFinance)

DUSAS DeployedUnitSupplyandAccountingSystem

DUST DialUpSecureTelephone

DUTP DualUseTechnologyProgramme

DUW DirectorUnderwaterWeapons

DUWIR DualWavebandImagingRadiometer

DUWIR DUalWavebandIRsensor

DV DefenceVetting

DV DevelopedVetting

DV DirectViewOptics

DV DirectVision

DV/A DopplerVelocimeter/

Altimeter

DVA DefenceVettingAgency

DVAL DemonstrationandValidation

DVCS Display&VoiceCommunicationsSystem

DVD DigitalVideoData

DVE DevonportNumber

DVI DigitalVideoInteractiveorInterface

DVI DirectVideoInput/VoiceIn

DVI DirectVoiceInput

DVITS DigitalVideoImagingTransmissionSystem

DVL Data/VoiceLogger

DVM Digital

VoltageMeter

DVMS DefenceVoiceManagementSystem

DVO DirectVoiceOut

DVOR DopplerVHFOmni‐directionalRangingEquipment

DVR DischargeVerificationRou nd

Dvr Driver

DVRI DirectViewRadarIndicator

DVRS DisplayVideoRecordingSystem

DVS DopplerVelocitySensor

DVT DeltaVoiceTerminal

DVVD DualVisionViewingDevice

DVX DigitalVoiceExchange



Acronym LongTitle

DWA DutyWatchAccommodation

DWAHSG Devonport&WesternAreaHealth&SafetyGroup.

DWB DeepWaterBerth

DWB DigitisationoftheWholeBattlespace

DWB DigitizationoftheWholeBattlespace

DWEO DeputyWeaponEngineerOfficer

DWESR DutyWeaponEngineeringSeniorRatin g 

DWFK DeepWaterFordingKit

dwg drawing

DWHQ

 DistrictWarHeadquarters

DWI DirectWirelessInstallationforexplodingmines

DWMC DishwashingMachine

DWO DefensiveWeaponsOfficer(RFA)

DWP DefenceWhitePaper

DWP DepartmentforWorkandPensions

DWP(O) DeploymentWelfarePackage(Overseas)

DWR DeploymentWarningRole

DWRFS DockyardWeaponRepairFacilityStatement

DWRNS Director,Women'sRoyalNavalService

DWS

DefenceWorksServices

DWS DeployedWelfareSupport

DWS DispenserWeaponSystem

DWTS DigitalWide‐bandTransmissionSystem

DXP DefenceExerciseProgramme

DY Dockyard

DYRMS DukeofYork'sRoyalMilitarySchool

E East

E Exa1018

E Exponentorpowerof10

EList EstablishmentList

E&AM Engineering&AssetManagement

E&E

 EscapeandEvasion

E&MA Engines&MajorAssemblies

E&OE ErrorsandOmissionsExcepted

E&S EnvironmentandSafety

E/MP ExtendedSystem/MultiProcessor

E/S EchoSounder

E2E End‐to‐end

E3A NATOAEWAircraft

E3D UKAEWAircraft

E3F FrenchAEWAircraft

EA each

EA Electricarmour

EA ElectronicsAssembly

EA Enemy

Aircraft

EA EngineeringAuthority

EA EnterpriseArchitecture

EA EnvironmentAgency

EA EnvironmentalAssessment

EA EstateAdviser(formerlyDLAintheDEO)

EA ExternalAssistance

EA95 TheEnvironmentAct1995

EAA Electro‐AcousticSubassembly

Acronym LongTitle

EAA EquipmentA ccountingAuthority

EAA ExperimentalAircraftAssociation

EAB ExternalAccessBox

EAC EnvironmentalAuditCommittee

EAC EquipmentAccountingCentre

EAC EquipmentApprovalCommittee

EAC EquipmentApprovalsCommittee

EAC EquivalentAnnualCost

EAC‐MLA EuropeanAccreditationofCertificationMultiLateralAgreement

EACO EvacuationAssemblyAreaControllingOfficer

EADI Electronic

AttitudeDirectorIndicator

EAF ExternalAccrualsFile

EAG EnvironmentalActionGroup 

EAI EnterpriseApplicationIntegration

EAI EquipmentAccountingInstructions

EAL EquipmentAl lowanceList

EAM EmergencyActionMessage

EAN EuropeanArticleNumbering(barcode)

EAOS EnhancedArtilleryObserverSub‐system

EAP ExperimentalAircraftProgramme

EAPC Euro AtlanticPartnershipCouncil

EAPC Euro ‐

AtlanticPartnershipCouncil

EAPM EnvironmentalAuditProcessModel

EAROM ElectricallyAlterableread‐onlyMemory

EAS EliminatedAccountsSection

EAS EmergencyAvionicsSystem

EAS EmployeeAuthenticationService

EAS EngineeringAdministrationSystem

EAS EquivalentAirspeed

EASI ElectronicAutomaticSequencingInitiator

EASTAXE UKorFrenchAEWAircraftExerciseintheNorthSea

EASTLANT Eastern

Atlantic

EASTLANT EasternAtlanticArea

EAT ElectronicallyAgileRadar

EAT EmploymentAppealTribu nal

EAT EstimatedApproachTime

EAT EuropeanAdvancedTechnologies

EATE EnterpriseAwarenessinTeacherEducation

EAU EmergencyActionUnit

EAU EngineAnalyserUnit

EAW ExpeditionaryAirWing

EAZ EducationActionZone

EB EngineeringBulletin

EBA EffectsBasedApproach

EBA Emergency Breakaway(inRAS)

EBA ExternalBusinessAgreement(s)

EBC ElectronicBusinessCapability

EBCDIC ExtendedBinaryCodedDecimalInterchangeCode

EBCDIC ExtendedBinary‐CodedDecimalInterchangeCode

EBD EngineeringBusinessData

EBI ExaminationBeforeIssue

EBIT ElectricalBuiltInTest

EBMS EstatesBusinessManagementSystem

Acronym LongTitle

EBO EffectsBasedOperations

EBO ExpectedBackOrders

EBP EducationBusinessPartnership

EBS EnhancedBaseSupport

EBS EquipmentBreakdownStructure

EBSD ElectronBack‐ScatteredDiffraction

EBT ExtraordinaryBusinessTransactions

EBTR ElectronicBearingTimeRecorder

E‐Business ElectronicBusiness

EBW ExplodingBridgeWire

EC EarthCoverageantenna

EC Economic

Category

EC ElectoralCommission

EC ElectronicCombat

EC EmergencyContact

EC EngineeringCouncil

EC EuropeanCommission

EC EuropeanCommunity

EC/NBC Environmenta lControl/Nuclear,BiologicalandChemical

ECA ElectronicControlAmplifier

ECA EuropeanCombatAircraft

ECA ExperimentalCombatAircraft

ECAB ExecutiveCommitteeoftheArmyBoard

ECAD ElectronicComputerAided

Design

ECAM ElectronicCentralisedAirc raftMonitor

ECAOC ExperimentalCombinedAirOperationsCentre

ECAS ElectronicChemicalAgentAlarmSystem

ECB EmergencyCommunicationBuoy

ECB EuropeanCentralBank

ECB ExpendableCommunicationsBouy

ECC ElectrochemicalCell

ECC EngineeringControlCentre

ECC EquipmentCentralCustomer

ECC ErrorCheckingandCorrection

ECCD ElectricCockpitControlDevice



ECCM ElectronicCounterCounterMeasures

ECCM ElectronicCounter‐Countermeasure

ECCM ElectronicCounter‐Countermeasures

ECCMO EngineeringConsoleManagementOfficer

ECDES ElectronicCombatDigitalEvaluationSystem

ECDIS ElectronicChartDisplay&InformationSystem

ECDL EuropeanComputerDrivingLicence

ECDL EuropeanComputerDrivingLicense

EC‐EC EarthCoveragetoEarthCoverage

ECF Environmentally

CompliantFleet

ECG Electro‐CardioGraph(measurestheheart)

ech Echelon

ECHA EuropeanChemicalsAgency

ECHR EuropeanConventionofHumanRights

ECIF Elec tronicComponentsIndustryFederation

ECIP EarlyCIP

ECIP EarlyCIP(functionalityprovidedatISD)

ECIP EnergyConservationInvestmentProgramme

Acronym LongTitle

ECITB Engi neeringConstructionIndustryTrainingBoard

ECL EmitterCoupledLogic

ECLS ExternalCountermeasuresLaunchSystem

ECLSS EnvironmentControlandlife‐supportSystem

ECLSS ExternalCountermeasuresLauncherSubSystem

ECM ElectronicCounterMeasure

ECM ElectronicCounterMeasures

ECM ElectronicCountermeasures

ECM ElectronicCounter‐Measures

ECMA EuropeanComputerManufacturersAssociation



ECMES ElectronicCombatModellingandEvaluationSystem

ECMM EuropeanCommunityMonitorMission

ECMWF EuropeanCentreforMedium‐rangeWeatherForecasting

ecn EmergencyCommunicationsNetwork

EC‐NC/AC EarthCoveragetoNarrowCoverage/AreaCoverage

ECNI EnhancedCommunications,NavigationandIdentification

ECO EngineeringChangeOrders

ECOP Electronicco‐pilot

ECOS Environmental

ConsultancyServicesLtd

ECOTS EnhancedCommercialOff‐The‐Shelf

ECOWAS EconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStates

ECP Emerg encyConningPosition

ECP EngineeringChangeProposal

ECP EquipmentCollectionPoint

ECR ElectronicCombatandReconnaissance

ECR EmbeddedComputerResources

ECR EnemyContactReport

ECR EngineeringChangeRequest

ECRC EuropeanComputerindustryResearchCentre



ECRIEE EastChinaResearchInstituteofElectronicEngine

ECRO EngineeringCouncilRegion alOrganisati on

ECRR EngineeringChangeRequestRecord

ECS EngagementControlStation

ECS EnvironmentControlSystem

ECS EnvironmentalConditioningSystem

ECS EnvironmentalControlSystem

ECSA EuropeanComputingServicesAssociation

ECSC EuropeanCoalandSteelCommunity

ECSF Environmentally CompliantSurfaceFlotilla

ECSS EuropeanCommissionSpaceStandards

ECU ElectronicControlUnit

ECU EngineChangeUnit

ECU EnvironmentControlUnit

ECU EuropeanCurrencyUnit

ECU ExerciseControlUnit

ECW ElectronicCombatWing

ECW EquivalentConstantWind

ED ElectronicDeception

ED ElectronicDocumentation

ED Ethyldichloroarsin

ED ExplosiveDevice

EDA ElectronicDesignAutomation

EDA EquipmentDesign

Authority

Acronym LongTitle

EDASE ElectronicDigitalAutomaticStabilisationEquip ment

EDATS ExtraDeepArmedTeamSweep

EDAU ExtendedDataAcquisitionUnit

EDB ExtrudedDoubleBase

EDB ExtrudedDoubleBasepropellant

EDBA ExtendedDurationBreathingApparatus

EDC ElectricalDistribution Centre

EDC EnvironmentalDiscriminationCircuit

EDC ErrorDetectionandCorrection

EDC EuropeanDefenceCommunity



EDCARS EngineeringDataComputerAssistedRetrievalSystem

EDCC EmergencyDefenceCommunicationsCentre

EDD EnhancedDataDictionary

EDF EngineeringDevelopmentFixture

EDI ElectronicDataInterchange

EDICS EuropeanDefenceIndustryCollaborationService

EDIF ElectronicDesignInterchangeFormat

EDIFACT EDIForAdministration,Commerce&Transport

EDIFACT ElectronicDataInterchangeforAdministration,Co

EDIG

EuropeanDefenceIndustrialGroup

EDIP EuropeanDefenceImprovementProgramme

EDIS EuropeanDefenceIndustryStudy

EDIST EasternDistrict

EDL ElectronDischargeLaser

EDL EntityDescriptionList

EDM ElectronicDocument/DataManagement

EDM EngineDataMultiplexer

EDM EngineeringDataManagement

EDM EngineeringDevelopmentModel

EDM EstateDeliveryManagement

EDMAG EuropeanDefenceManufacturers

Group

EDMS ElectronicDocumentManagementSystem

EDN EdgeDetectionNavigation

EDP ElectronicDataProcessing

EDP ElectronicDataProcessor

EDP EmergencyDefencePlan

EDP EquipmentDeliveryProgramme

EDP EstablishmentDevelopmentPlan

EDP ExplosivesDeliveryPoint

EDPT EquipmentDevelopment&ProvingTrial

EDRM ElectronicDocumentandRecordsManagement

EDRM ElectronicDocumentRecords

Management

EDRMS ElectronicDataandRecordManagementSystem

EDRMS ElectronicDocumentandRecordsManagementSystem

EDS EngineeringDevelopmentSimulator

EDS EngineeringDisplaySystem

EDT EasternDaylightTime

EDTS ExpandedDataTransferSystem

EDU ElectronicsDisplayUnit

EDU EngineDiagnosticUnit

EDU EuropeanDemocraticUnion

EDW EnterpriseDataWarehouse 

EEA EuropeanEconomic

Area

Acronym LongTitle

EEA EuropeanEnvironmentAgency

EEAD ExtendedAirDefence

EEB EuropeanEnvironmentalBureau

EEBPP EnergyEfficiencyBestPracticeProgramme

EEC ElectronicEngineControls 

EEC EuropeanEconomicCommunity

EECU ElectronicEngineControlUnit

EECU EngineElectronicControlUnit

EED ElectricalExplosiveDevices

EED ElectricallyEnergisedDevices(fuzesetc)

EED Electro

ExplosiveDevice

EED Electro‐explosiveDevice

EEDA EastofEnglandDevelopmentAgency

EEE Electro‐Magnetic's,EnvironmentandEffects

EEF EffectiveEnemyFire

EEFI EssentialElementsofFriendlyInformation

EEG Electro‐EncephaloGraph(measuresthebrain)

EEG ElectroEncephaloGraphy

EEI ElectricalEngineeringInstruction

EEI EssentialElementsofInformation

EELV EvolvedExpendableLaunch

Vehicle

EEMLS EuropeanElectroMagneticLaunchSociety

EEP ElectronicEmissionPolicy

EEPROM ElectricallyErasableProgrammableReadOnlyMemory

EES EngineeringEducationScheme

EET EasternEuropeanTime

EET EmergencyEvacuationTrainer

EEWT ElbitElectronicWarfareTrainer

EEZ EconomicExclusionZone

EEZ ExclusiveEconomicZone

EF EuroFighter

EF2000 EuroFighter2000

EFA EuropeanFighter

Aircraft

EFA ExcessFaresAllowance

EFAB Extende dForwardAvionicBay

EFC EquivalentFullCharge

EFC EscorteForceCommander

EFCR EquivalentFullChargeRounds

EFCS ElectronicControlSyste m

EFCS ElectronicFilm‐lessCameraSystem

EFCS EnhancedFireControlSystem

EFCU ElectricalFlightControlUnit

EFD EarlyFailureDetection

EFD ElementaryFunction

Description

EFDARS ExpansibleFlightDataAcquisitionandRecordingSystem

EFF ElectronicFrontierFoundation

EFI ExpeditionaryForcesInstitute

EFI ExplodingFoilInitiator

EFI ExplosivelyFormedFragment

EFIS ElectronicFlightInstrumentationSystem

EFM EnhancedFighterManoeuvrability

EFO EIFELFollow‐On

EFP ExpandedFeasibilityPhase

Acronym LongTitle

EFP ExplosivelyFormedProjectile

EFP ExplosivelyFormedProjectiles

EFQM EuropeanFoundationforQualityManagement

EFR ElectronicFormsRepository

EFR EquipmentFailureReport

EFR ExternalFinancingRequirement

EFRS EquipmentFailureReportingSystem

EFS EmergencyFlotationSystem

EFS EnemyFireSimulator

EFTA EuropeanFreeTradeAssociation

EFTPOS ElectronicFundsTransfer

atPointofSale

EFU ElectronicFunctionalUnit

EFVS ElectronicFightingVehicleSystem

EFW EffectiveFall‐outWind

EFY EnsuingFinancialYear

EGA EnhancedGraphicsArray

EGI EmbeddedGPSINU

e‐GIF Electronic‐GovernmentInteroperabilityFramework

EGP ExteriorGatewayProtocol

EGS EnterpriseGatewayService

EGTD ElectricGunandTurretDrive

EH EnglishHeritage

EHA Electro‐HydrostaticActuator

EHDD ElectronicHead‐DownDisplay

EHF ExtraHighFrequency

EHF ExtraHighFrequency(30‐300GHz)

EHFA EarlyHumanFactorsanalysis

EHJ ExplosivesHandlingJetty

EHLLAPI ExtendedHighLevelLanguageApplicationProgrammingInterface

EHM EquipmentHealthMonitoring

EHO EnvironmentalHealthOrganisation

EHR ElectronicHealth

Record

EHRC EqualityandHuman RightsCommission

EHSI ElectronicHorizontalSituationIndicator

EHT EnvironmentalHealthTeam

EHT ExtraHighTension

EHU ElectroHydraulicUnit

EHUDS ElectronicHealth&Usage DataSystem

EHW ExplosivesHandlingWharf

EI EarlyImplementation

EI ElectronicsInstallation

EI ElectrosprayIonisation

EI EmbodimentIssue

EI EnterpriseIntegration

EIA ElectricalIndustriesAssociates

EIA ElectronicsIndustriesAssociation

EIA EnvironmentalImpactAnalysis

EIA EnvironmentalImpactAssessment

EIA EnvironmentalImpactAudit

EIAPM EnvironmentalImpactAssessmentProcessModel

EIAW EnhancedImageryAnalysisWorkstation

EIC EquipmentIndicatorCode

EICAR European InstituteforComputerAnti‐virusResearch

Acronym LongTitle

EICAS EngineIndi cationand CrewAlertingSystem

EIDE ExtendedIndustryDriveElectronics

EIED ElectricallyInitiatedExplosiveDevice

EIED ElectronicallyInitiatedExplosiveDevice

EIFEL ElectronischesInformation&FuhrungsystemfurEinsatzbereitschaftderLuftwaffe

EILE EIFEL1LifetimeExtension

EIMS EstateInfrastructureManagementSystem

EinC(A) EngineerinChief(Army)

EINECS European

InventoryofExistingCommer cialSubstances

EIOCx EndofIncrementOperatingCapability

EIPT EquipmentIntegratedProjectTeam

EIR EnvironmentalInformationRegulations

EIRP EffectiveIsotropicRadiatedPower

EIS ElectricalImpedanceSp ectroscopy

EIS ElectronicInstrumentSystem

EIS EngineeringInformationSystem

EIS EntryIntoService

EIS EnvironmentalImpactStatement

EIS ExecutiveInformationSystem

EISA

ElectronicInformationShar ing Agreement

EISA ExtendedIndustryStandardArchitecture

EISS EuropeanIntelligenceSupportSystem

EIU ElectronicInterfaceUnit

EIW ElectronicallyInitiatedWeapon

EJ EuropeanJournal

EJS EnhancedJTIDSSystem

EKD ElectricalKeyDistribution

EL Electrical

EL Electro‐Luminescent

EL EmbodimentLoan

EL EmitterLocator

ELA ElectricLauncherAssociation(US)

ELA Engineering

LogisticsAdvisor

ELA ExtenderLensAssembly

ELAC ElevatorandAileronComputer

ELC ElectricalLoadController

ELC EnhancedLe arning Credits

ELCAS ElevatedCauseway

ELCB EarthLeakageCircuitBreaker

ELCS ExternallyLaunchedCountermeasuresSystem

ELDO EuropeanSpaceLauncherDevelopmentOrganisation

elect Electrical/Electronic

ELF EnvironmentalLawFoundation

ELF ExtremelyLowFrequency

ELFE Extra

LowFrequencyEffect/Electro‐magnetic

ELFE ExtremelyLowFrequencyElectromagnetic

ELINT ELectronicINTtelligence

ELISTS EquipmentLists

ELKE ElevatedKineticEnergyWeaponsSystem

elm Element

ELOS ExtendedLineofSight

ELP ElectroLuminescentPanel

ELPA EyringLow‐ProfileAntenna

Acronym LongTitle

ELS Electro‐magneticLauncherSystem

ELS EmbodimentLoanStore

ELS EmitterLocationSystem

ELS ExpeditionaryLogisticSustainment

ELSA ElectronicLobe‐Switchi ngAntenna

ELSA EmergencyLifeSupportApparatus

ELSA EmergencyLifesavingApparatus(PersonalEscapeBreathingApparatus)

ELSEC ELectronicEmissionSECurity

ELSEC ElectronicSecurity

ELSS EnvironmentalLifeSupportSystem

ELSSY

 ExplosiveLicensingStorageSystem

ELT EmergencyLocatorTransmitter

ELT(S) EmergencyLocatorTransmitter(Survival)

ELTA EHFLightweightTransportableAntenna

ELV ExpendableLaunchVehicle

ELV Experimental LaunchVehicle

ELVA EmergencyLowVisibilityApproach(typeofhelicopterrecovery)

EM Electromagnetic

EM Electro‐‐Magnetic

EM EngineeringManagement

EM EstatesManager

EM ExplosivesMaintenance

EM

ExtraMural(Contract)orElectroMagneticorEngineering/ExperimentalModel

EMA EaseofMaintenanceAssessment

EMA EducationMaintenanceAl lowance

EMA Electromagneticarmour

EMA ElectronicMissileAcquisition

EMA EuropeanMonetaryAgreement

EMA ExternalMountingAssembly

E‐mail ElectronicMail

EMAS Eco‐ManagementandAuditScheme

EMAS EmploymentMedicalAdvisoryService

EMATT Expendablemobile ASW

TrainingTarget

EMB ExplosiveMaterialsBuilding

EMC ElectroMagneticCapability

EMC ElectroMagneticCapability

EMC ElectromagneticCompatibility

EMC Electro‐MagneticCompatibility

EMC Electro‐MagneticConductance

EMC EngineModificationCommitted

EMC ExecutiveManagementCommittee

EMC ExtraMessingCharge

EMCDB ElastomerModifiedCaseDouble‐Base

EMCDB ElastomerModifiedCastDoubleBase

EMCOF European

MonetaryCo‐operationFund

EMCON EmissionControl

EMCON EmissionControl‐Radiosilence

EMCON EMitterCONtrol

EMD EngineModelDerivative

EMD Engineering&ManufacturingDevelopment

EMD External(USB)MemoryDevice

EMDA EastMidlandsDevelopmentAgency

EMDG EuromissileDynamicsGroups

Acronym LongTitle

EME Earth‐Moon‐Earth

EME ElectricalandMechanicalEngineer

EME ElectroMagneticEnvironment

EME ElectroMagneticEnvironment

EME Electro‐MagneticEnvironment

EMER ElectricalandMechanicalEngineeringRegulation

EMERG Emergency

EMF Electro‐MagneticField

EMF Electro‐MotiveForce

EMF EmbarkedMilitaryForce

EMF EuropeanMonetaryFund

EMFTD Electro‐MagneticFocused

TechnologyDemonstrator

EMG Electro‐MagneticGun

EMG ExternallyMountedGun

EMH ElectroMagneticHazard/Hardening

EMHQ EmergencyHeadquarters

EMI ElectroMagneticInterference

EMI Electro‐MagneticInterference

EMI ExtraMessingIncome

EMIH Electro‐MagneticInterferenceHardening

EMIRALD EvaluationModelforInfraRedArraysandLong‐linearDevices

EMIS Electro‐MagneticIsotopeSeparation

EMIS Electronic

MaterialsInformationService

EMIS EmergencyManpowerInformationSystem

EMIT Examination,Maintenance,Inspection&Testing

EML Electro‐MagneticLauncher

EMM ExtendedMemoryManager

EMMPS EnhancedMEECNMessageProcessingSystem

EMMU EngineMonitorMultiplexerUnit

EMP ElectroMagneticPhenomenon

EMP ElectroMagneticPulse

EMP Electro‐‐MagneticPhenomenon

EMP ElectromagneticPulse

EMP EngineeringMine

Plough

EMP EnvironmentalManagementPlan

EMPAR EuropeanMulti‐functionPhasedArrayRadar

EMPASS Electro‐MagneticPerformanceofAirandShipSystem

EMPP ElectroMagneticPulseProtection

EMPP ElectromagneticPulseProtection

EMPP EMPProtection

EMPPP Electro‐MagneticPulseProtection

EMPS EquipmentManagementPolicyStatement

EMPS EstablishmentMaintenancePolicyStrategy

EMR Electromagnetic

Radiation

EMR Electronic MaintenanceRepair 

EMR Electronic MaintenanceRoom

EMR EstatesManagementReview

EMR Extra‐MuralResearch

EMRLD ExcimerRepetitivelyPulsedLaserDevice

EMRS EngineeringManpowerRecordingSystem

EMS Electro‐MagneticpulseShielding

EMS ElectromagneticSpectrum

EMS ElectronicMessagingService

Acronym LongTitle

EMS EngineeringModellingSystem

EMS Enhan cedMobilitySystem

EMS Environme ntalManagementSystem

EMS Environme ntalManagementSystem.

EMS EquipmentMaintenanceSquadron

EMS EuropeanMonetarySystem

EMS Expan dedMemorySpecification

EMS Extende dMemorySystemorSpace

EMS(A) ExecutiveManningSupportSystem(Airmen)

EMS(O) ExecutiveManningSupportSystem(Officers)

EMSC Engine

MonitoringSystemComputer

EMSEC EmissionSecurity

EMSEM ExternalMassStorageExpansionModule

EMT EnvironmentalMonitoringTeam

EMTA NTOforEngineeringManufacture

EMTE Electro‐MagneticTestEnvironment

EMTT EstateManagementTrainingTool

EMU EconomicandMonetaryUnion(European)

EMU ElectromagneticUnit

EMU ElectronicMessageUnit

EMU ElevationMeasuringUnit

EMUX Electrical

Multiplex

EMV ElectromagneticVulnerability

EMWG EstatesManagementWorkingGroup

EN ElectronicNeutralisation

en Enemy

EN EnglishNature

EN EuropeanNorm

E‐NCAM Equipment‐NonCurrentAssetManagers

ENDEX EndofExercise

ENDPB ExecutiveNonDepartmentalPublicBody

ENDS EnvironmentalDataServicesLtd(producersof'TheENDSReport')

ENG Engineering

Engr Engineer



ENJJPT EuropeanNATOJointJetPilotTrainingProgramme

ENK Endo‐atmosphericNon‐nuclearKill

ENO EnvironmentalNoiseOfficer

ENOB EffectiveNumberOfBits

ENOHD ExtendedNominalOcular HazardDistance

ENSCE EnemySituationCorrelationElement

ENSIP EngineStructuralIntegrityProgram

ENT Ear,NoseandThroat

ENV EnvironmentCabinetCommittee

ENV European

Pre‐Norm

ENVISAT EnvironmentalSatellite

EO Electro‐Optic

EO Electro‐Op tical

EO EnablingObjective

EO EqualOpportunities 

EO EqualOpportunitiesOfficer(civilianlocalauthority)

EOAC EqualOpportunitiesAwarenessCourse

EOB ElectronicOrderofBattle

EOC EqualOpportunitiesCommission

Acronym LongTitle

EOC ExplosiveOrdnanceClearance

EOCCM Electro‐OpticalCounterCountermeasures

EOCCM Electro‐OpticalCounter‐CounterMeasures

EOCM Electro‐OpticCounterMeasures

EOCM Electro‐OpticalCountermeasures

EOD Electro‐OpticDevice/Disposal

EOD ExplosiveOrdnanceDemolition

EOD ExplosiveOrdnanceDisposal

EOFC Electro‐OpticalFireControl

EOG Electro‐OculoGraph

EOH EquipmentOperating

Hours

EOI ExpressionOfInterest

EOIS Electro‐OpticalImagingSystem

EOLOROP Electro‐opticalLongRangePhotography

EO‐LOROP Electro‐OpticLongRangeObliquePhotography

EOM EndOfMonth

EOMUX Electro‐OpticMultiplexer

EOO EqualOpportunitiesOfficers

EOOW EngineerOfficeroftheWatch

EOP EmergencyOfftakePoint

EOPM ElectroOpticProtective

Measures

EOPM Electro‐OpticProtectionMeasures 

EOQ EconomicOrderQuantity

EOR ExplosiveOrdnanceReconnaissance

EORSAT Elec tronicOceanReconnaissanceSatellite

EOS EmergencyOperatingSystem(Theatre)

EOSG EngineeringOccupationsStandards Group

EOSS Electro‐OpticSensorSystem

EOSS Electro‐OpticSurveillanceSystem

EOT Electro‐OpticalTracker

EOTIS Electro‐Op ticalTracking&Indica tion System

EOW

 Engineerin g OrderWire

EOW EngineeringOrderWirecircuits

EP ElectronicPublishing

EP EnvironmentalProtection

EP EquipmentProgramme

EP EstimatedPosition(navigation)

EP ExercisePractice

EPPol EnvironmentalProtectionPolicySection

EP3 ExpertProvisioner

EPA EnvironmentalProtectionAct

EPA EnvironmentalProtectionAgency

EPA EquipmentPerformanceAnalysis

EPA90 EnvironmentalProtectionAct1990

EPAC EnginePerformanceAnalysisbyComparison

EPAFF ExpertPanelforArmedForcesFeeding

EPAQS ExpertPanelonAirQualityStandards

EPBA EuropeanPortableBatteryAssociation

EPC ElectronPrismaticCollima tor

EPC ElectronicPlaneConversion

EPC EquipmentPolicyCommi ttee 

EPC ExpenditureandProcurementCommittee

EPCC EssentialPersonnelCo‐ordinationCentre

Acronym LongTitle

EPCI EnhancedProliferationControlInitiative

EPD EnvironmentalProtectionDevice

EPF EquipmentPlanningForm

EPG ElectricalPackGuidance

EPG EnhancedPerformanceGrenade

EPG EuropeanProductionGroup

EPG EuropeanProgrammeGroup

EPG ExternallyPoweredMachineGun

EPHOS EuropeanProcurementHandbookforOpenSystems

EPI EnginePerformanceIndicator

EPI EnvironmentalPerformance

Indicator

EPIRB EmergencyPositionIndicatingRadioBeacon

EPJ EscortProtectionJammer

EPLRS EnhancedPositionLocationReportingSystem

EPM ElectronicProtectionMeasure

EPM ElectronicProtectionMeasures

EPM ElectronicProtectiveMeasure

EPM ElectronicProtectiveMeasures

EPM EmergencyPropulsionMotor

EPM EquipmentProgrammeMeasures

EPM EquipmentProjectManager

EPMaRV EarthPe netratingManoeuvringRe‐

entryVehicle

EPMS ElectricalPowerManagementSystem

EPN EurofighterPartnerNation

EPNdB EffectivePerceivedNoiseDecibel

EPNL EffectivePerceivedNoiseLevel

EPNS Electro‐PlatedNickelSilver

EPO EnvironmentalProtectionOfficer

EPOS ElectronicPointOfSale

EPP ElectricPowerPlant

EPPU ElectronicPackProcessorUnit

EPR EnginePressureRatio

EPRDU ElectronicPack

RemoteDisplayUnit

EPREP Explosives,PropellantsandRelatedEndProductsagreement

EPROM ErasableProgrammableReadOnlyMemory

EPS ElectricalPowerSystem

EPS EncapsulatedPostScript

EPS EncapsulatedPostScript

EPS EnvironmentalPolicyStatement

EPS ExercisePlanningStaff

EPSC EquipmentPolicySub‐Committee

EPSG EstatePolicySteeringGroup

EPSIS EnhancedProcurementSystem

Interface

EPT EuropeanPolicyTeam

EPTD EquipmentProjectTechnologyDemonstration

EPTD EquipmentProjectTechnologyDemonstrator

EPU ElectricalPowerUnit

EPU EmergencyPowerUnit

EPUU EnhancedPLRSUserUnit

EQ EquipmentQualification

EQA ExternalQualityAudit

EQD ElectricalQualityAssuranceDirectorate

EQD ExistingQualificationData

Acronym LongTitle

Eqpt Equipment

ER EnhancedRadiation

ER EquipmentRequirement

ER EstablishedReliability

ER EstateRequirements

ER ExceptionReport

ER ExploitationRequest

ER ExplosiveRegulation

ER ExtendedRange

ER ExtendedReadiness

ER/DL ExtendedRangeDataLink

ER/RB EnhancedRadiation/ReducedBlast

ERA ExplosiveReactiveArmour

ERA ExtendedRangeAmmunition



ERAAM ExtendedRangeAir‐to‐Air Missile

ERADCOM ElectronicsResearchandDevelopmentCommand

ERAM ExtendedRangeAnti‐armourMunition

ERAM ExtendedRangeAnti‐tankMine

ERAPDS EnhancedRecognisedAirPictureDisseminationSystem

ERAPIDS ExtendedRecognisedAir PictureDisplaySystem

ERAPS ExpendableReliableAcousticPathSonobuoy

ERASMUS Canadiancomplementingtool

ER‐

ATACMS Extended‐RangeArmyTacticalMissileSystem(USArmy)

ERATO ExtendedRangeAutomaticTargetingofOtomatmissile

ERB ExecutiveResponsibilityBudget

ERBO ExecutiveResponsibilityBudgetOfficer

ERC EarthResourcesConsultants 

ERC EngineeringRecordCard

ERCS EmergencyRocketCommunicationsSystem

ERD EntityRelationshipDiagram

ERD EstimatedRelief Date

ERDA EuropeanRadioData

Association

ERDE ExplosivesResearchandDevelopmentEstablishment

ERDF EuropeanRegionalDevelopmentFund

ERETS EnhancedRemoteTargetSystem

ERF ElectronicRemoteFill

ERFB ExtendedRangeFullBore 

ERFB‐BB ExtendedRangeFullBore,BaseBleed

ERG EquipmentReportingGuide

ERG EvidenceRequirementsGuide

ERGFCDS ExtendedRangeGunneryFireControlDemonstrationSystem

ERGP ExtendedRangeGuidedProjectile

ERIC ElectronicReportinginCab

ERINT ExtendedRangeInterceptor

ERIS ExoatmosphericRe‐entryInterceptSub‐system

ERL EconomicRepair/ReturnLimit/Level

ERL ExceptionReportLog

ERLL EnhancedRunLengthLimited

ERM ElectronicRecordsManagement

ERM EnterpriseReferenceModel

ERM EquipmentRegistrationMark

ERM ExchangeRateMechanism

ERMIS

 ExtendedRangeModificationIntegrationSystem

Acronym LongTitle

ERMS ElectronicRecordsManagementSystem

ERO EducationandResettlementOfficer

ERO ElectoralRegistration

ERO ExplosiveResponsibleOfficer

EROM ErasableRead‐OnlyMemory

EROMCS ExtendedRangeOrdnance&ModularChargeSyste m

EROS ElectronicRepairOrderSystem

EROS EquipmentRepairOrderingandTrackingSystem

ERP EffectiveRadiatedPower

ERP Effective/Emitter

RadiatedPower

ERP EnterpriseResourcePlanning

ERP EnterpriseResourcePlanning(MRPII)

ERP ExtendedRangeProjectile

ERP ExtendedRangeProximity

ERR EstimatedRepairableReturns

ERS EarthResourcesSatellite

ERS EmergencyReinforcementScheme

ERS EuropeanRemotesensingSatellite

ERSC ExtendedRangeSub‐Calibre

ERSS EuropeanRemote‐SensingSatellite

ERSUI EquipmentRelatedStores

UsageInformationSystem

ERU EjectionReleaseUnit

ERU EjectorReleaseUnit

ERU EmergencyReactionUnit

ERV ElectronicRepairVehicle

ERV EmergencyRendezvous

ERV EmergencyRescueVehicle

ERVIS ExoatmosphericRe‐entryVehicleInterceptionSystem

ERW Enhanced RadiationWeapon

ERWE EnhancedRadarWarningEquipment

ES EmploymentService

ES EnablingServices

ES EndSystem

orElectronicSector

ES EngineerStores

ES EngineeringSponsor

ES EngineeringSub‐system

ES EnvironmentalStatement

ES EquipmentSecretariat

ES(Air) EquipmentSupport(Air)

ES(Land) EquipmentSupport(Land)

ESCWG EnablingServicesCapabilityWorkingGroup

ESA ElectronicSignatureAuthentication

ESA EndStageAssessment

ESA EnergyServicesAssociation

ESA Environmental

SupportApplicationorEuropeanSpaceAgency

ESA EnvironmentallySensitiveArea

ESA EnvironmentallySpecialArea

ESA EquipmentSafetyAssessment

ESA EuropeanSpaceAgency

ESAS ElectronicallySteerableAntennaSystem

ESB EmpressStateBuilding

ESB EngineeringScreeningBoard

ESBU EquipmentSupportBusinessUnit

Acronym LongTitle

ESC EngineSupervisoryControl

ESC EuropeanSecurityCommunity

ESCM Equipment&SupportChainManagement

ESCOM EquipmentSupportCostingOutputModel

ESCOs EnergyServicesCompanies

ESD EarliestStartDate

ESD ElectroStaticDischarge

ESD ElectronicSupplyDepotSystem

ESD ElectronicSystemsDivision

ESD ElectroStaticDischarge

ESD EnvironmentallySoundDesign



ESD EquipmentStorageDepot

ESD EquipmentSupplyDepot

ESDI EuropeanSecurity&DefenceIdentity

ESDI EuropeanSecurityandDefenceInitiative

ESDU EngineeringScienceData Unit

ESE ElectronicSecurityEnvironment

ESF EuropeanSocialFund

ESG ElectrostaticallySuspendedGyro

ESG EmergencyServiceGrant

ESG EngineeringSupportGroup

ESG EnvironmentalScienceGroup

ESH

ExplosivesStoreHouse

ESiB E‐SkillsintoBusiness

ESISS EquipmentSupportInformationSystemsStrategy

ESL EarlyServiceLeaver(s)

ESL EddystoneLight

ESL ExplosiveStoresLocker

ESM Electronic (Warfare)SupportMeasure

ESM Electronic Sig nalMonitoring

ESM Electronic SupportMeasures

ESM Electronic SurveillanceMeasures

ESM Electronic WarfareSupportMeasures

ESM EquipmentSupportManager



ESMB EnvironmentandSafetyManagementBoard

ESMSG EnvironmentalandSafetyManagementSteeringGroup

ESN EducationallySub‐Normal

ESN ElectronicSerialNumber 

ESN EquipmentStockNumber

ESO EquipmentSupportOrganization

ESO ExplosiveSafetyOfficer

ESOC EuropeanSpaceOperationsCentre

ESP ElectricShipProgramme

ESP EmploymentSupportProgramme

ESP EquipmentSupportPlan

ESP EquipmentSupportProgramme

ESP ExpendableSignalProcessor

ESP ExpendableSystemProgramme

ESP ExpertSystemPrototype

ESP Extra‐SensoryPerception

ESP(IS) EquipmentSupportPlan(InService)

ESPADON EnvironmentforSignalProcessingApplicationsDevelopmentandprotOtypiNg

ESPAWS EnhancedSelf‐propelledArtilleryWeap onSystem

Acronym LongTitle

ESPD EquipmentSupportPolicyDirective

ESPO EngineeringSupportPlanningOfficer

ESPPA EquipmentSupportProvisionandProcurementAdministration

ESPRIT Eye‐SlavedProjectedRasterInset

ESR Electro‐SlagRefinedsteel

ESR EuropeanStaffRequirements

ESR ExperimentalSurveillanceRadar

ESRD EquipmentSpecificReferenceData

ESRO EuropeanSpaceResearchOrganisation(nowESA)



ESRS ElectroSlagRefinedSteel

ESS EngineerSystemsSupport

ESS EngineeringSystemsSupport

ESS Environment&SafetyStrategySection

ESS EnvironmentStressScreening

ESS EnvironmentalScopingStudy

ESS EnvironmentalSupportSystem

ESS ExerciseSupportSystem

ESS ExploitationSupportSegment(JSIPS)

ESS ExternalSuspensionSystem

ESSAM EquipmentSupportSustainabilityAnalysisModel

ESSC EngineeringServicesStandingConference

ESSD ElectroStaticSensitiveDevice

ES‐SDMS ExpandedService‐Shipboard DataMultiplexSystem

ESSM EvolvedSeaSparrowMissile

EST EasternStandardTime

EST ElectronicSupportandTraining

EST EnergySavingsTrust

EST European StandardTime

ESTA EnergySystemsTradeAssociation

ESTA EntitySubjecttoApproval

ESTACS Establishment

AuthorityComputerSystem

ESTC ExplosivesStorage&TransportCommittee

ESTEC EuropeanSp ace ResearchandTechnologyCentre

ESU ElectronicStorageUnit

ESU Electro‐StaticUnits

ESU ExternalStabilisationUnit

ESWBS ExpandedShipWorkBreakdownStructure

ESyO EstablishmentSecurityOfficer

ET EasternTime

ET ElectronicTimer

ET Electrothermal

ET EmbeddedTraining

ET

EmergingTechnology

ET EmploymentTribunal

ET EvasionTraining

ET ExternalTank

ET&T EuropeanTestandEvaluation

ET(LDA)R ElectricTarget(LimitedDangerArea)Range

ETA EstimatedTimeofAcquisition

ETA EstimatedTimeofArrival

ETAG EducationandTrainingActionGroup

ETAP EducationandTrainingActionPlan

ETB Engineering&TechnologyBoard

Acronym LongTitle

ETBPP EnergyTechnologyBestPracticeProgramme

ETC Electro,Thermal,Chemical

ETC Electrothermal‐Chemical

ETC EstimatedTimeofCompletion

ETCC ExplosiveThresholdCharacteristicCurve

ETD ElectronicTechnicalDocumentation

ETD EstimatedTimeofDeparture

ETE EstimatedTimeEnroute

ETEC‐E Electronics andTelecommunicationsEvaluationCentre‐Europe

ETES ExoticThreatEmitter

System

ETF Elec tronicTimeFuze

ETF EnhancedTacticalFighter

ETI ElapsedTimeIndicator

ETI ElapsedTimeIndicators

ETI EngineeringTechnicalInstruction

ETLS EngineeringThroughLifeSupport

ETM ElectronicTechnicalManu al

ETM ElectronicTroubleshootingManual

ETME ElectricalTestandMeasuringEquipment

ETMP EnhancedTerrainMaskedPenetration

ETO EngineerToOrder(MRPII)

ETO EngineeringTrainingOfficer

ETP EngineeringTestPlan

ETP EstimatedTimeofPenetration

ETPU EngineTransientPressureUnit

ETR ElectricTargetRange

ETR EngineeredToReliance

ETR EngineeringTestRequests

ETR EstimatedTimeofReturn

ETS Educational andTrainingServices

ETS Elec tronicToteSystem

ETS EngineeringTankSystems

ETS EuropeanTelephone

System

ETS/N EngagementTrainingSimulatorNetwork

ETSI EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandards Institute

ETSS ElectronicTelecommunicationsSwitchingSystem

ETSU Energy TechnologySupportUnit

EU ElectronicUnit

EU EuropeanUnion

EU ExpectUser

EUETS EuropeanUnionEmissionsTradingScheme

EUB EssentialUserBy‐pass

EUCLID EuropeanCollaborationLong‐termInDefence

EUCLID

EuropeanCo‐operationfortheLongterminDefence

EUCLID EuropeanCo‐operativelong‐termInitiativeinDefence

EUCOM EuropeanCommand

EUN ElectronicUnitName

EURATOM EuropeanAtomicEnergyCommittee

EURING European Engineer

Euro‐ART EuropeanAdvancedRadarTechnology

EUROCAE EURopeanOrganisationforCivilAircraftEquipment

EUROCOM EuropeanCommunications

EUROFER European

SteelFederation

Acronym LongTitle

EURONET EuropeanInformationNetwork

EUROSPACE EuropeanIndustrialSpaceStudyGroup

EUV ExtremeUltra‐Violet

EV ElectronVolt

EV&P EngineerVehiclesAndPlantIPT

EVA EffectivenessandVulnerability Assessmentcode

EVA ExtraVehicularActivity

evac Evacuation

EVAS EmergencyVisionAssuranceSystem

EVER EnduranceVehicleforExtendedReconnaissance

EVGA Enhanced

VideoGraphicsArray

EVIDS EnhancedVehicularInformationDistributionSystem

EVS Electro‐opticalViewingSystem

EVS EnhancedVisionSystem

EVs ExternalVerifiers

EVSA EnterpriseValueStreamAnalysis

EVT EstablishmentVariationFactors

EVT Exer ciseVariantTorpedo

eVTC enhancedVideoTeleConferencing

EW EarlyWarning

EW&C EarlyWarningandControl

EW/GCI EarlyWarning

andGround‐ControlledIntercept

EWAC ElectronicWarfareAnalysisCentre

EWAD ElectronicWarfareandAvionicsDetachment

EWAISF ElectronicWarfareAvionicsIntegratedSupportFacility

EWAM ExtendedWindowAddressableMemory

EWAS ElectronicWarfareAnalysisSystem

EWAU ElectronicWarfareAvionicsUnit(RoyalAirForce)

EWC ElectronicWarfareCoordinator

EWC EstablishmentWorksConsultant

EWCC ElectronicWarfare

ControlCentre

EWCC ElectronicWarfareCoordinationCell

EWCP ElectronicWarfareControlProcessor

EWCS ElectronicWarfareControlShip/Station

EWD EffectiveWorkingDays

EWD ElectronicWarfareDirector

EWE EuropeanWorkExperienceproject

EWEDS ElectronicWarfareEvaluationDisplaySystem

EWEP ElectronicWarfareEvaluationProgram

EWES ElectronicWarfareEvaluationSystem

EWG ExecutiveWorkingGroup

EWG ExpertWorkingGroup

EWKBS ElectronicWarfareKnowledgeBasedSystem

EWM ElectronicWarfareManager

EWMS ElectronicWarfareMutualSupport

EWO ElectronicWarfareOfficer

EWO EmergencyWarOrder

EWO EngineerWorksOrganisation

EWO ExecutiveWarrantOfficer

EWOC ElectronicWarfareOperator'sConsole

EWOS EuropeanWorkshopforOpenSystems

EWOS EuropeanWorkshoponOpen

Systems

EWOSE ElectronicWarfareOperationalSupportEstablishment

Acronym LongTitle

EWOSU ElectronicWarfareOperationalSupportUnit

e‐WOW ElectronicWay'sofWorking

EWP ElectronicWorkingPractices

EWRRF ElectronicWarfareRapidReactionFacility

EWS ElectronicWarfareSystem

EWS ExternalWeaponStation

EWSL EquivalentSingleWheelLoad

EWSM EarlyWarningSupportMeasures

EWSP EngineeringandWeaponSupportPublication

EWSR EW

DepartmentSeniorRating

EWT EngineerWheeledTractor

EWTR EWTrainingRange

EWTS ElectronicWarfareTrainingSystem

EWTS‐R ElectronicWarfareTrainingSystem‐Radar

EWX EWExercise

EX ElectronicsExperimental

EX Except

ex Exercise

Ex Explosive

EXACT EXerciseAnalysisforCollectiveTraining

EXCM Ext ernalCountermeasures

ExE EventbyEvent

EXE Executable

(program)

EXJAM ExpendableJammingSystem

expd Expedite

EXR ExceptionalReserves

ExSUL ExtendedSpecialUnpaidLeave

EYF EndYearFlexibility

EYPR EndofYearPerformanceReport

EYPR EndofYearPerformanceReview

EZP ExclusionZonePatrol

EZRC Exclusion ZoneReceptioncentre

f Femto10‐15

F Fighter(aircraft)

F&C FireandControl

(missileguidance)

F&D FixandDestroy

F&R FairandReasonable

F&U FireandUpdate

F/L ForcedLubrication(Pump)

F/NDMS Flight/NavigationDisplayModeSelector

F‐1 SeagoingFireExercise

FA FinancialAdvisor

FA FreeAssets

FA FunctionalArea

FAA FederalAviationAdministration

FAA FleetAirArm

FAA Force

AdministrationArea

FAA USFederalAviationAdministration

FAACA ForceAnti‐AirCo‐ordinationArea

FAACO FirstAidAircraftOutfit

FAAD ForwardAreaAirDefence

FAADC21 ForwardAreaAirDefenceCommand,ControlandIntelligence

FAADS ForwardAreaAirDefenceSystem

Acronym LongTitle

FAAIT FleetAirArmInformationTechnology (system)

FAAIT FleetAirArmIT

FAAITM FleetAirAr mInformationTechnologyManagement

FAALS ForwardAreaArmouredLogisticSystem

FAAM FamilyofAir‐to‐AirMissiles

FAAR ForwardAreaAlertingRadar

FAASV FieldArtilleryAmmunitionSupportVehicle

FAAWC ForceAnti‐AirWarfare

Commander

FAAWC ForcesAnti‐AirWarfareCoordinator

FAB ForwardAirBase

FAB ForwardAvionicsBay

FAB FunctionalAirspaceBlock

FABINT ForensicandBiometricIntelligence

FAC FleetAccommodationCentre.

FAC FleetAuditCommittee

FAC FlightAugmentationComputer

FAC ForwardAirControl

FAC ForwardAirController

FAC(A) ForwardAirController(Airborne)

FACA

ForceAirCoordinationArea

FACA FutureAttackandCombatAircraft

FACCWG FutureAirCommandandControlWorkingGroup

FACCWG FutureAirControlCentreWorkingGroup

FACE FieldArtilleryComputingEquipment

FACETS Physicalopticspredictioncode

FACON FacilitiesControl

FACP ForwardAirControlPost

FACTS FLIRAugmentedCobraTOWSight

FAD First

AircraftDelivery

FAD FleetAirDefence

FAD ForwardAm munitionDepot

FADAC FieldArtilleryDigitalAutomaticComputer

FADEC FullAuthorityDigitalEngineControl

FAE FuelAirExplosive

FAEM FlexibleAirEngagementModel

FAESHED Fuel‐AirExpl osive HelicopterDelivered

FAFC Full AuthorityFuelControl

FAI FirstArticleInspection

FAITS Functional AreaInformation

TechnologyStrategy

FALCON FissionActivatedLaserConcept

FALCON Frequency‐AgileLowCoverageNettedradar

FALCON FuelandLubricantsComputerOpportunityNetwork

FALCONI FuelandLubricantsComputerOperationsNetwork(HQElements)

FALCONII FuelandLubricantsComputerOperationsNetwork(DepotElements)

FALW FamilyofAir‐LaunchedWeapons

FALWA FleetAmphibious&

LandWarfareAuthority

FAM FieldAlarmModule

FAM FighterAttackManoeuvring

FAM FlexibleAttritionMode

FAM FlexibleAttritionModel

FAM FriendlyAircra ftMovements

FAMAS Financial&ManagementAccountingSystem

FAME FeatureAssociatedMeshEmbedding

Acronym LongTitle

FAME FrequencyAssignmentManagementEquipment

FAMG FieldArtilleryMissileGroup

FAMS FamilyofAirMissileSystems

FAMS FamilyofAnti‐airMissileSystems

FAMS FieldAutomaticMessageSwitch

FAMV ForwardAreaMulti‐purposeVehicle

FAN ForwardAirNavigator

FandL FuelandLubricants

FANY FirstAidNursingYeomanry

FAO

 FortheAttentionOf

FAOS FutureAiroffensiveSystem

FAP FicheAirPublication

FAP FinalApproach

FAP FirstAidPost

FAP FlyAwayPacks

FAPC FixedAssetProcessingCentre

FAPDS FrangibleArmourPiercingDiscardingSabot

FAPDS FrangibleArmour‐Piercing,DiscardingSabot

FAPSM FutureAnti‐PersonnelScatterableMine

FAQ FrequentlyAsked

Questions

FAR FalseAlarmRate

FAR FatalAccidentRate

FAR FederalAcqui sition Regulation

FAR FederalAviationRequirement 

FAR FinancialAspectsofResettlement

FAR FixedAssetRegister

FAR FlightAuthorisationRelease

FAR FueltoAirRatio

FARC FueltoAirRatioController

FARCOS FastAdaptiveHFRadioCommunicationSystem

FARE ForwardArea

RefuellingEquipment

FARP ForwardAreaRefuelPoint

FARP ForwardArming/RefuelPoint

FARRP Forward‐AreaRearmingandRefuellingPoint

FARS FastAcquisitionReceiverSystem

FARS FieldArtillery Roc ketSystem

FARS FrequencyArrayRadarSystem

FARSIGHT Infraredstaring‐arrayimagersystem,3‐5mmFLIR

FARV‐A FutureArmouredRe‐supplyVehicle,

Artillery

FARVE FixedAssetRegistrationandValuationExercise

FAS FlankArraySonar

FAS ForwardAcquisitionSensor

FAS Frequency‐AgileSubsystem

FAS FutureAirspaceStrategy

FAS FutureArmy Structure

FASCASM FamilyofScatterableMines

FASGW FutureAirtoSurfaceGuidedWeapon

FASGW FutureAir‐to‐SurfaceGuidedWeapon

FASH FutureAmphibiousSupport

Helicopter

FASM FutureAttackSubMarine

FASO ForwardAirfieldSupplyOrganisation

FASOC ForwardAirSupportOperationsCentre

FASS FieldArtillerySystemsSupport

Acronym LongTitle

FAST FastAirSupportTeam

FAST FederationAgainstSoftwareTheft

FAST FlyAwaySatelliteTerminal

FAST ForwardAirSupportTeam

FAST FreightAutomatedStatusTracker

FAST FullyAutomaticScoringTarget

FAST FunctionalAnalysisSystemTrainer

FAST FuzeActivatingStaticTargets

FASTAR ForwardAreaSurveillanceandTargetAcquisitionSystem



FASTHAT FastHigh‐AccuracyTuneablereceiver

FASTNET FixedArmyStrategicTelep honeNetwork

FASW ForceAnti‐SubmarineWarfare

FAT FactoryAcceptanceTest

FAT FileAllocationTable(DOS)

FAT FirstAidTeam

FAT FirstArticleTesting

FAT FlyingAptitudeTest

FATE FloppyAndTapeExchange

FATE Fuzing,Arming,TestandEvaluation

FATG

FixedAir‐To‐Ground

FATO FinalApproachandTake‐OffArea

FATS FieldAutomaticTelephoneSwitch

FATS FirearmsTrainingSystem

FATS ForwardAirTransportSupport

FATS FrameworkAgreementforTechicalSupport

FATSO FirstAidTechnicalStoresOutfit

FATT ForwardAreaTacticalTeletype

FAV FastAttackVehicle

FAW Fighter,All‐Weather

FAW

 FirstAidatWork

FAW FoundAtWork

FAWEU ForceAnswerabletotheWesternEuropeanUnion

FAWPSS ForwardAreaWaterPointSupplySystem

FAWS FutureArtilleryWeaponsSystemsIPT

FAX Facsimile

FB FighterBomber

FB FineBusiness

FB FullBoard

FBEAG Franco‐BritishEuropeanAirGroup

FBG FutureBusinessGroup

FBI FederalBureauofInvestigation

FBI FederationofBritishIndustry

FBI FormsBIndex

FBL FleetBallisticMissile

FBL Fly‐By‐Light

FBNW ForButNotWith

FBRV FutureBeachRecoveryVehicle

FBS Fly‐By‐Spee ch

FBSI FrameworkforBattlespaceSystemsInvestment

FBW Fly‐By‐Wire

FC FieldChief

FC Fighter

Control/Controller

FC FighterController

Acronym LongTitle

FC FireControl

FC FoodCharge

FCradar FireControlradar

FCA FireControlApplication

FCA FunctionalConfigurationAudit

FCA FutureCombatAircraft

FCAD FutureChemicalAgentDetector

FCAGT FullCoverAntiGTrousers

FCB FileControlBlock

FCBA FutureCarrierBorneAircraft

FC‐BISA FireControlBISA



FCC FederalCommunicationsCommission(US)

FCC FireCommandCentre

FCC FireControlCentre

FCC FleetCaseworkCell

FCC FleetCommandCentre

FCC FlightControlComputer

FCC FlightCrewChecklist

FCC FunctionalCostCentre

FCCT FieldCommunicationCentreTerminal

FCCVS FutureClose‐CombatVehicleSystem

FCD FleetChargeDocument(RNclassified

book)

FCD FutureCapabilityDevelopment

FCDC FlexibleConfinedDetonatingCord

FCDC FlightControlDataRecorder

FCDG FleetClearanceDivingGroup

FCE FireControlEquipment

FCEA FlightControlElectricalAssembly

FCEU FireControlElectronicsUnit

FCI FederatedCorporateInfrastructure(interconnectionofintranets)

FCI FutureCorporateInfrastructure

FCIG FleetCapabilityIntegrationGroup

FCIP

 FinalCIP

FCIS FleetContinuousImprovementSystem

FCISSU FleetCommunicationsInformationSystemsSupportUnit

FCLV FutureCommandandLiaisonVehicle

FCMC FireControlandMonitoringComputer

FCN FutureCoreNetwork

FCNP FireControlNavigationPanel

FCO FireControlOfficer

FCO FleetCommunicationsOffice

FCO ForcesCourie r Office

FCO Foreign&

CommonwealthOffice

FCO ForeignandCommonwealthOffice

FCOC FutureCharacterofConflict

FCP ForwardControlPost

FCPEM FireControlProcessorElectronicsModule

FCPO ForwardControlPettyOfficer

FCR FinancialCoherenceReview

FCR FinancialControlreference

FCR FutureCombatRadio

FCRWT FleetCloseRangeWeaponTeam

FCS Field‐expedientMine‐clearingSystem



Acronym LongTitle

FCS FinancialCostingSystem

FCS FiniteCapacityScheduling

FCS FireControlSystem

FCS FlightControlSystem

FCSS FireControlSightSystem

FCT ForeignComparativeTestprogramme

FCT FunctionalCustomerTeam

FCTS FlightControllerTrainingSystem

FCU FuelConsumptionUnit

FCZ ForwardCombatZone

fd Field

FD FinanceDirector



FD FleetData

FD FoundationDegree

FD FrameworkDocument

FD FraudDefence

FD FullDevelopment

FdAmb FieldA mbulance

FD/LS FaultDetectionandLocationSystem

FDA ForecastDateofArrival

FDA FullDangerArea

FDAS FlightDataAcquisitionSystem

FDAU FlightDataAcquisitionUnit

FDC FireDirectionCentre

FDC Fire

DistributionCentre

FDCS FlightDepartureandControlSystem

FDCV FireDirectionCentreVehicle

FDD FiringDeviceDelay

FDD FloppyDiskDrive

FDD ForecastofDeliveryDates

FDD ForwardDivisionalDump

FDDCE ForceDevelopmentDataCollectionEffo rt

FDDI FibberDistributedDataIn terchange

FDDI FibreDistributedDataInterface

FDDI FloppyDiskDriveInterface



FDDS FlagDataDisplaySystems

FDEP FlightDataEntryPanel

FDFW FixedDirectionalFragmentationWeapon

FDG FleetDivingGroup

FDH FullyDe‐Humidified

FDI FleetDateInspection

FDI FullDevelopment/FinalDesign&InitialProduction

FDI FullDevelopmentalItem

FDIP ForwardDevelopmentandImplementationPlan

FDIS FederationofDefence

InformationServices

FDIU FlightDataInterfaceUnit

FDL FastDeploymentLogistic

FDM FacilityDesignManager

FDM FleetDataManagement

FDM FrequencyDivisionMultiplex

FDMA FleetDateMaterialAssessment

FDMA FrequencyDivisionMultipleAccess

FDO FlightDeckOfficer

Acronym LongTitle

FDO(DML) FacilityDesignOffice(DevonportManagementLimited)

FDP FacilityDevelopmentPlan

FDPP FullDevelopmentPre‐Production

FDRS FlightDataRecorderSystem

FDS FixedDistributedSystem

FDS FlightDeployableSimulator

FDS FlightDirectorSystem

FDS Functionally DistributedSimulation

FDSCi FutureDefenceSupplyChaininitiative

FDT FieldDeployableTrainer

FDT

 FleetDivingTender

FDT ForceDevelopmentandTraining

FDTC ForceDevelo pmentTrai ningCentre

FDTE FullDevelopment,TestandEvaluation

FDTU FlightDeckTrainingUnit

FDU FlightDataUnit

FDX Full‐duplex

FE ForceElement

FE ForceElements/FightingEquipment

FE FurtherEducation

FE FutureEscort(Type22/23replacement)

FE Future

EscortorFiniteElement

FE@R ForceElementsatReadiness

FE@S ForceElementsatSustainability

FEA FiniteElementAnalysis

FEAF FarEastAirForce

FEANI Federation Europienned'AssociationsNationalesd'Ingenieurs

FEAS FleetEngineeringAdminSystem

FEAS FleetEngineeringAdministrationSystem

FEAS FleetEngineeringAdministrativeSystem.

FEB FleetExecutiveBoard

FEBA ForwardEdge

ofBattleArea

FEBA ForwardEdgeoftheBattleArea

FEBS FuzeElectronicBoostSeparator

FEC ForwardErrorCorrection

FED FleetEfficiencyDatabase

FEDA FurtherEducationDevelopmentAgency(nowreplacedbytheLearningandSkillsDevelopme nt

Agency)

FEDC FleetEngineeringDataCentre

FEDLOG FEDeralLOGistics(holdslatestinformationonUSA

DOD'sitemdatarecords(IDR))

FED‐STD FederalStandard

FEFA FutureEuropeanFighterAircraft

FEFC FurtherEducationFundingCouncil(nowreplacedbytheLearningandSkillsCouncil)

FEFCW FurtherEducationFundingCouncil forWales 

FEI FederationofElectricalIndustries

FEI TheFederationoftheElectronicsIndustry

FEL FibreElastometric(rotorhead)

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FEL FreeElectronLaser

FEL Free‐ElectronLaser

FELT FreeElectronLaserTechnology

FEM ForceEffectivenessMeasure

FEMA FederalEmergencyManagementAgency

FEMIS FieldForceEquipmentManagementInfo rmation System

Acronym LongTitle

FEMS FleetExerciseMinelayingSystem

FENG FellowofEngineering

FEO FleetExplosivesOfficer

FEOs FleetEngineeringOrders

FEP FleetEfficiencyPlan

FEP FrontEndProcessor

FEP FullEconomicPrice

FEPOW FarEastPrisonersofWar

FER FlexibleEarlyRetirement

FERB FailureEvaluationReviewBoard

FERRITES FERRImagneticmaTErialS

FES

 FleetEngineeringService

FES FleetEngineeringStaff

FES ForceEntrySwitch

FET FieldEffectTransistor

FET FixedElectricalTarget

FET FleetEquipmentTrials 

FET ForceElementTable

FET FutureEngineeringTasks

FETI Fleet EngineeringTechnicalInstructions

FEW FighterEscortWing

FEWS Follow‐onEarlyWarningSystem

FEWSG FleetElectronicWarfare

SupportGroup

FF FireFighting

FF FirstFitting

FF/DD FrigateandorDestroyer

FF20 FutureForce2020

FFA FieldFiringArea

FFA FreeFireArea

FFAR FoldingFinAerialRocket

FFAR FoldingFinAircraftRocket

FFAR Folding‐FinAircraftRocket

FFAR Forward‐FiringAircraftRocket

FFAR FreeFlightAircraftRocket

FFAR

 Free‐FlightAircraftRocket

FFB Filter‐Fan‐Battery

FFC FullFunctionCrewstation

FFCS Free‐FallControlSystems

FFD FirstFitDefect

FFE FireForEffect

FFE FreeFromExplosives

FFF Form,FitandFunction

FFG GuidedMissileFrigate

FFISTS FastFrigateIntegratedShipboardTacticalSystem

FFLAV FutureFamily of

LightArmouredVehicles

FFMR FarFieldMagneticRange

FFO FurnaceFuelOil

FFOR FuturePhaseOneRocket

FFOS ForwardFlyingObservationSyste m

FFP FutureFrigateProject

FFPB Free‐FallPracticeBomb

FFR FittedForRadio

FFR ForcesFixedRates

Acronym LongTitle

FFR FreeFlightRocket

FFSK FastFrequencyShiftKeying

FFSP FullFunctionSignalProcessor

FFSS FutureFightingSoldierSystem

FFT FastFourierTransform

FFTA TowedArrayFittedFF

FFTO ForceFirearmsTrainingOffice

FFZ FireFreeZone

FG FieldGun

FgOff FlyingOfficer

FGA FighterGroundAttack

(aircraft)

FGCP FlightGuidanceControlPanel

FGI Fuze/GuidanceInteraction

FGN FederalGermanNavy

FGR Fighter,GroundAttackReconnaissance

FGS FederalGermanShip

FH FieldHowitzer

FH FlyingHour

FH FrequencyHopping

FHFS FoundationHealthFederalServices

FHQO FleetHQOutput

FHU ForceHelicopterUnit

FI FalklandIslands

FI FatigueIndex

FI FaultInvestigation

FI FrigateIPT

FIA FederationInternationaleDeL'Auto‐mobile(GrandPrix)

FIA FoodandIncidentalsAllowance

FIAM FlightInAirMaterial

FIBUA FightingInaBuiltUpArea

FIBUA FightingInBuiltUpAreas

FIBUA FightingInbuilt‐upAreas

FICS FullyIntegratedCommunicationSystem

FID ForceInstruction

Document

FIE Fly‐InEchelon

FIEE FellowofInstitutionofElectricalEngineers

FIF FractualImageFormat

FIFO First‐In,First‐Outbuffer

FIFV FutureInfan tryFightingVehicle

FIG FighterInterceptorGroup

fig figure

FIICWG FixedInformationInfrastructureCapabilityWorkingGroup

FILA FightingIntrudersatLowAltitude

FILAD FutureInner

LayerAirDefence

FIMS FerrantiIntegratedMineCo untermeasuresSystem

FIMS FormsInterfaceManagementSystem

FIMU FleetInformationManagementUnit

FINABS FinancialAccountingand BusinessSystem

FINCO FieldIntelligenceNCO

FINEX EndofperiodofASWAction(inCASEX)

FINO FleetInspectorNavalOrdnance

FIO FieldIntelligenceOfficer

FIO ForInformationOnly



Acronym LongTitle

FIONA FLIRimagerydatafusionstudy

FIPC ForceIdentificationandPreparationCentre

FIPS FederalInformationProcessingStandard

FIR FarInfra‐Red

FIR FlightInformationRegion 

FIR FunctionalItemReplacement

FIRAMS FlightIncidentRecorderandAircraftMonitoringSystem

FIRMU FlightIncidentRecorderMemoryUnit

FIRST FederationofIncidentResponse

TeamsorFutureInfra‐RedSuppressionTechnology

FIRST FleetIntegratedandRationalisedStudyTeam

FIS FighterInterceptorSquadron

FIS FinancialInformationSystem

FIS3 FerrantiIntegratedSubmarineSonarSuite

FISCS FerrantiIntegratedSubmarineCombatSuite

FIST FacilityforInfantrySituationTraining

FIST FireSupportTeam

FIST FusedInterfaceSimulaTor(displays)

FIST

Future,Infantry,Soldier,Technology

FISTDMD FireSupportTeamDigitalMessageDevice

FISTV FireSupportTeamVehicle

FITOW FurtherImprovedTOW

FITOW FurtherImprovedTubelaunchedOpticaltrackedWireguided

FITS Falkland IslandsTrunkSystem

FITS FrameworkofITSecurity

Fitt Fitter

FIVEATAF FifthAlliedTacticalAirForce

FJ FastJet

FJP

 ForwardJobPlan

FKCU FrequencyandKeyCopyUnit

FKMS FrequencyandKeyManagementSystem

FKMU FrequencyandKeyManagementUnit

FL Flexible

FL FundedLevel

FLA FutureLargeAircraft

FLAB FlagLieutenanttotheAdmiraltyBoard

FLAG FlemishAerospaceGroup

FLAG FlexibleLightweightAgileGuided(missile)

FLAGPCS Flag

PortControlStation

FLAGE FlexibleLig htweightAgileGuidedExperiment

FLAGOs FleetAdministrative&GeneralOrders

FLAIR FieldLowAltitudeIntermediate‐rangeRadar

FLASH FirebeeLow‐AltitudeShip‐to‐ShipHomingMissile

FLASH FoldingLightAcousticSystemforHelicopters

FLAV FamilyofLightArmouredVehicles

FLB FutureLightBridge

FLC FrontLine

Command(i.e.Fleet,LandandSTC)

FLCD Ferroelectri cLiquidCrystalDisplays

FLCH Flechette

FLEETEW FleetElectronicWarfare

FLEETMIS FleetManagementInformationSystem

FLET ForwardLineofEnemyTroops

FLET ForwardLocationEnemyTroops

FLF FrontLineFirstDefenceCostsStudy

Acronym LongTitle

FLIR ForwardLookingInfra‐Red

FLIR Forward‐LookingInfraRed

FLIS FutureLogisticsInformationSystem

FLIS(DP) Future LogisticsInformationSystemDevelopmentProgramme

FLM FirstLineManager

FLM FLeetManagement

FLO ForceLogisticsOfficer

FLOBS FlightObserver(HelicopterTacticalOfficer)

FLOC FleetOperationalCapability

FLOC FutureLand OperatingConcept

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FLOO FleetOperationalOrders

FLOOs FleetLegalOperatingOrders

FLOOs FleetOperatingOrders

FLOPS FloatingPointOperationsPerSecond

FLOPSY FleetOperationalProgrammingSystem

FLOPSY FleetOperationsProgrammingSystem

FLOS FirstLineOperatingService

FLOS FirstLineOperatingSystem 

FLOs FloorLiaisonOfficers

FLOT ForwardLineofOwnTroops

FLOT

ForwardLocationOwnTroops

FLOTCOM FlotillaCommand

FLPT ForkLiftPalletTrailer

FLR FinancialLiabilityRecord

FLS ForceLevelSimulation

FLS ForwardLineofSight

FLS ForwardLogisticSite

FLT Flight 

FLT ForkLiftTruck

FLTBDCST FleetBroadcast(USNavy)

FltCdr FlightCommander

FLTSATCOM FleetSatelliteCommuni cations

Fly1 Parkingposition

forthehelicopterpartlyintothehanger

Flyco FlyingControl

FLYEX FlyingExercise

FLYRT FLYingRadarTarget

FM FacilitiesManagement

FM FacilitiesManager

FM FieldMarshal

FM FinancialMemorandum

FM FlightModel

FM FrequencyModulation

FM3TR FutureMultibandMultimodeModularTacticalRadio

FMA FlightModeAnnunciation 

FMA ForwardMaintenanceArea

FMA FoundationModernApprenticeship

FMB FleetMaintenanceBase

FMB FullMedicalBoard

FMBNo FleetMaintenanceBaseNumber

FMBT FutureMainBattleTank

FMC FlexibleManufacturingCell

FMC FlightManagementComputer

FMC FullyMissionCapable

Acronym LongTitle

FMCG FastMovingConsumerGoods

FMCS FactoryManagementControlSystem

FMCS FlightManagementComputerSystem

FMCW FrequencyModulatedContinuousWave

FMD ForceMasterDriver

FMDS FloatingMineDisposalSystem

FMDS FutureMineDetectionSystem

FMDS FutureMineDisposalSystems

FMEA FailureModel&EffectAnalysis

FMEA FailureModes

andEffectsAnalysis

FMEA‐MI FailureModesandEffectsAnalysis‐MaintainabilityInformation

FMECA FailureModesEffect&CriticalityAnalysis

FMECA FailureModesEffectsandCriticalityAnalysis

FMED ForwardMedicalEquipmentDepot

FMF FleetMarineForce

FMF FlightManagementFunctions

FMG FailureMessageGenerator

FMG FleetManage mentGroup

FMGC FlightManagement

andGuidanceComputer

FMH FutureMediumHelicopterIPT

FMI FinancialManagementInitiative

FMICW FrequencyModulatedInterruptedContinuousWave

FMIS FinancialandManagementInformationSystems 

FMIS FoodManagementInformationSystem

FMIW FastMovingItemWarehouse

FMJ FullMetalJacket

FMLN FarabundoMartiNationalLiberationFront

FMM FerryMissionMass

FMM FrequencyManagemen t

Module

FMM FunctionalMachineryManager

FMO FleetMailOffice

FMOP FrequencyModulationOnPulse

FMP FleetManagementPlan

FMPD FinancialManagementPolicyandAccounting

FMPMS FutureManPortableMissileSystem

FMR FieldMiniatureRange

FMR ForwardMaintenan ceReview

FMRAAM FutureMediumRangeAirtoAirMissile

FMRAAM FutureMediumRange

Air‐to‐AirMissile

FMRO FleetMaintenance&RepairOrganisation

FMS FerrantiModularSonar

FMS Field‐MaintenanceSquadron

FMS FinancialManagementSystems

FMS FireMarkingSystem

FMS FlexibleManufacturingSystem

FMS FlightManagementSystem

FMS ForeignMilitarySales

FMS FullMissionSimulator

FMSAM FutureMediumrangeSurface‐to‐AirMissile

FMSAM

 FutureMediumSurfacetoAirMissile

FMSC FrequencyManagementSub‐Committee

FMSSC FinancialManagementSharedServiceCentre

FMST FinanceandManagementStrategyTraining

Acronym LongTitle

FMTV FamilyofMediumTacticalVehicles

FMU FeederMatchingUnit

FMU FleetMaintenanceUnit

FMV FullMotionVideo

FMW FastMoving(Item)Warehouse

FMW TypeofsmallelectricaltruckheldbyFMG

FNF FlashNon‐Fragmentation

FNLS FlowNoiseLimitingSpeed

FNOIO FleetNavalOrdnanceInspectionOfficer

FNU

 ForeignNationUser

FNWC FutureNavalWorkstationConcept

FO FacilityOperator

FO FibreOptic

FO FlagOfficer

FO Follow‐On

FO ForeignOffice

FO ForwardObserver

FOA ForecastOfArisings

FOA FutureOffensiveAircraft

FOAC FlagOfficer,Aircraftcarrier

FOAEW FollowOnAirborneEarlyWarning

FOAEW FutureOrganicAirborneEarly

Warning

FOAM ForecastOceanAtmosphereModel

FOAM ForecastOceanAtmosphericModel

FOAS FleetOperationalAnalysisStaff

FOAS FutureOffensiveAirSystem

FOAS FutureOffensiveAircraftSystem

FOB FibreOpticBridge

FOB FlyingOrder Book

FOB ForecastofBusiness

FOB ForwardOperationalBase

FOC FibreOpticCommunications

FOC FirstofClass

FOC

 FreeofCharge

FOC FullOperatingCapability

FOC FullOperatingCapacity

FOC FullOperationalCapability

FOC FundamentalsOfComputing

FOCA FibreOpticCableAssembly

FOCAS FibreOpticalCommunicationsforAerospaceSystems

FOCAS FlagOfficerCa rrier orAmphibiousShips

FOCAS FlagOfficer,CarriersandAmphibiousShips

FOCOS FoamOverheadCoverSupport

System

FOCSLE FleetOperatio nal CommandSystem LifeExtension

FOCSLE FleetOperatio nal CommandSystem LifetimeExtension

FOD ForeignObjectDamage

FODPLOD SearchofupperdeckforFOD

FODL Fibre‐OpticDataLink

FODMIS FundamentalsofDesignandManagementofInformationSystems

FODT FibreOpticsDataTransmission

FODU FibreOpticDistributionUnit

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FOE ForecastofEvents

FoE FriendsOfTheEarth

Acronym LongTitle

FOE FutureOperating Environments

FOERK FibreOpticEmergencyRepairKit

FOF FlagOfficerFlotilla

FOF1 FlagOfficer1stFlotilla

FOFA FollowOnForceAttack

FofF FieldofFire

FofS ForemanofSignals

FOG FibreOpticGyro

FOG‐G Fibre‐OpticsGuidance

FOG‐M Fibre‐OpticGuidedMissile

FOHMD

 Fibre‐OpticHelmet‐MountedDisplay

FOI Follow‐OnInterceptor

FOI FreedomofInformation

FOIPG FreedomofInformationPractitionersGroup(formerlyFOISG)

FOIRL FibreOpticInter‐RepeaterLink

FOL Fly‐OffLever 

FOLD FibreOpticLineDriver

FOLD ForwardObserverLaserDesignator

FOLPEN FoliagePenetration

FOM FigureofMerit

FOM Figure

ofMerit(forpassiveASW)

FOM FinanceOperatingModel

FOMA FlagOfficerMaritimeAviation

FOMO FleetOperationsMaintenanceOfficer

FOMP FibreOpticMortarProjectile

FONA FlagOfficerNavalAir

FONA FlagOfficerNavalAviation

FONAC FlagOfficerNavalAirCommand

FONAC FlagOfficer,NavalAirCommand

FONSI FindingOfNoSignificant

Impact

FOO ForecastofOutturn

FOO ForwardObservationOfficer

FOODMIS FOODSupplyManagementInformationSystem

FOOM ForecastofOutrun

FOP FlagOfficerPlymouth

FOP FleetOperationProgramme

FOPD ForwardOutPatientDepartment

FOPS FallingObjectProtectiveStructure

FOPV FutureOffshorePatrolVessel

FOQ FixedOrderQuantity(MRPII)

FOR Forecastof

Requirement

FORACS FleetOperationalReadinessAccuracyandCheckSystem

FORM FormationOperationalReadinessMechanism(formerlyFRC)

FORSCOM ForcesCommand

FORTIS ForwardObservationandReconnaissanceThermalImagingSystem

FORTRAN Formula TranslatingSystem

FORWARD FeedbackOfRepair,WorkshopAndReliabilityData

FoS FamilyofSystems

FOS FleetOperationsSchedule

FOS FlotillaOperatingSchedule

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FOSCI FibreOpticSecureCommunicationsInfrastructure

FOSCLE FleetOperatio nal CommandSystem

FOSF FlagOfficerSurfaceFlotilla

Acronym LongTitle

FOSF(SERO) FlagOfficerServiceFlotilla(ShipsEmploymentRecordsOfficer)

FOSIC Fleet OceanSurveillanceInformationCentre(USNavy)

FOSITO FleetOperationalSupportInformationTechnology Officer

FOSM FlagOfficerSubmarines

FOSNNI FlagOfficerScotland,NorthernEnglandandNorther nIrelan d

FOSP FleetOceanicSurveillanceProduct

FOSSN Follow‐OnNuclearSubmarine

FOST

 FlagOfficerSeaTraining

FOT ForwardOrdnanceTeam

FOTI FleetOperating&TacticalInstructions 

FOTL Follow‐OnToLance

FOTMD FibreOpticTubeMountedDispenser

FOTR FlagOfficerTraining&Recruiting

FOTR FlagOfficerTrainingandRecruiting

FOTR FlagOfficerTrainingandReserves

FOTS‐LH FibreOpticTransmissionSystem‐Long

Haul

FOU ForwardObservationUnit

fouo ForOfficialUseOnly

FOURATAF FourthAlliedTacticalAirForce

FOV FieldOfView

FOW FamilyOfWeapons

FP FinalPrice

FP Footpath

FP ForceProgramming

FP FramePointer

FP FrangibleProjectile

FPA FirePointAssembly

FPA FocalPlaneArray

FPA Focal‐PlaneArray

FPAA

 FieldProgrammableAnalogueArray

FPAS Focal‐PlaneArraySeeker

FPB FastPatrolBoat

FPC FastPatrolCraft

FPC FirmorFixedPriceCataloguesystem

FPC FormalPoliceCaution

FPCS FixedProfitCarScheme

FPDA FivePowerDefenceAgreement

FPDA FivePowerDefenceArrangements

FPDA FivePowersDefenceAlliance

FPDB Final

PublicationDatabase

FPDL FlashlampPumpedDyeLaser

FPE ForceProtectionEngineering 

FPF FinalProtectiveFire

FPFHQ ForceProtectionForceHeadquarters

FPGA FieldProgrammableGateArray

FPGO FleetPublicationsandGraphicsOrganisation

FPH FrimleyParkHospital

FPI FleetPerformanceIndicator

FP‐IMS FixedPointIonMobilitySpectrometerchemicaldetector

FPIWA First‐Pass

In‐WeatherAttack

FPLA FieldProgrammableLogicArray

FPM FastestPossibleMeans

FPMG Finance,Planning&ManagementGrou p

Acronym LongTitle

FPMG Finance,PlanningandManagementGroup

FPMG FinancialPlanningandManagementGroup

FPMG FinancialPlanningManagementGroup

FPMG FuelPumpMonitoringUnit

FPO Field/ForcesPostOffice

FPO FiringPointOfficer

FPO FirmPlannedOrder(MRPII)

FPP FleetPlanningandProgramming

FPP ForwardPurchaseProgramme

FPR FederalProcurementRegulation

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FPS FastPacketSwitch

FPS FisheriesProtectionSquadron

FPSO FiringPointSafetyOfficer

FPTT FuelPartTaskTrainer

FPU FloatingPointUnit

FPV FisheryProtectionVessel

FPV FleetPracticeVariant

FPWG FrequencyPlannerWorkingGroup

FQIS FuelQuantityIndication System

FQR FormalQualificationReview

FQT FormalQualificationTesting

FR Fighter

Reconnaissance

FR FinalReview

FR France

FR FutureRequirement

FRA FleetReadinessAssessment

FRA FlightRefuellingAviation

FRAB FinancialReportingAdvisoryBoard

FRACAS FailureReporting,AnalysisandCorrectiveAction

FRAG Fragmentation

FRAM FireRiskAssessmentMethodology

FRAM FleetRehabilitationAndModernisationprogramme(USNavy)

FRAS Free‐RocketAnti‐Submarine

FRASM FRagmenting

AirburstSubMunition

FRC FibreReinforcedComposite

FRC FlareRemoteControl

FRC ForceReadinessCycle(supersededbyFORM)

FRC FrigateRefitCentre

FRC FutureRotorcraftCapabilityIPT

FRCs FlightReferenceCards

FRCWR FOSTReturnCallWalkRound

FRE FleetReadyEscort

FRECIs FleetRecreationalInstructions

freq Frequency

FREQ Frequency (radio)

FREQSEP

FrequencySeparation

FRES FutureRapidEffectSystem

FRES FutureRapidEffectSystems

FRG FederalRepublicofGermany

FRG FleetReadinessGroup

FRG ForwardRepair Group

FRI Financial RetentionIncentive

FRI FullyRepairingandInsurin g 

Acronym LongTitle

FRITMA FeasibleRegionTargetMotionAnalysis

FRL FunctionalRequirementsList

FRL FundedRege nerationLimit

FRML FibreReinforcedMetalLaminates

FRMO FleetRoyalMarineOfficer

FRMS FatigueRiskManagementStrategy

FRO FlexibleReplenishmentObjective

FROG FreeRocketOverGround

FrontDoor Ffirstpointofcontact

FRP FibreReinforcedPlastic

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FRP FullResettlementProgramme

FRPA FixedReceptionPatternAntenna

FRPL FibreReinforcedPlasticsLaminates

FRPP Fire&RepairPartyPost

FRR FiringReadinessReview

FRR FullRegeneratedRequirement

FRS Fighter,Reconnaissance,Strike

FRS FleetReadinessSquadron

FRS FleetRepairShip

FRS FunctionalRequirementSpecification

FRSA ForceRearSupportArea

FRT

ForwardRepairTeam

FRUD FrontforRestorationofUnityandDemocracy

FRUSA FlexibleRolled‐UpSolarArray

FRV FinalRendezvous

FRX CommunicationsExerciseusingFlashingLight

FS FeasibilityStudy

FS FieldStandard

FS FighterSquadron

FS FinancialScrutiny

FS FinishingSchedule

FS Fin‐Stabilised

FS FiringSectionformissilesystem

 FlightSafety

FS FlightSergeant

FS ForwardSupport

FS FrenchShip

FS FunctionalStandard

FS FuselageStation

FS3 FutureStrategicStrategyStudy

FSA FieldSup portoffice

FSA FinancialSystemsAdministrator

FSA FiniteStateAutomata

FSA FutureSecurityArchitecture

FSA FutureSurface‐to‐Air

FSA/CAS FuelSavingsAdvisoryandCockpitAvionics

System

FSAA FlightSimulatorforAdvancedAircraft

FSAC FullSternArcClearance

FSAF FutureSurfacetoAirFamily (MissileSystem

FSAF FutureSurface‐to‐AirFa milyofweaponsystems

FSAG FleetStaffAuthorsGroup

FSAGA FirstSortieAfterGroundAlert

FSAR FailureSummaryandAnalysisReport

Acronym LongTitle

FSAS FuelSavingsAdvisorySystems

FSAS FutureSurfacetoAirsystems

FsAST FlightSimulationandSyntheticTrainers

FSAT FullScaleAerialTarget

FSB ForwardSupportBattalion

FSB FunctionalSystemBlocks

FSB TheFederationofSmallBusinesses

FSB1(M) RapierFieldStandardB1(Modified)

FSB2 RapierFieldStandardB2

FSC

 FacilitySafetyCase

FSC FieldStandardC(Rapier)

FSC FinalSentencingConference

FSC ForestStewardshipCouncil

FSC FuelSavingsComputer

FSC FutureSurfaceCombatant

FSC RapierFieldStandardC

FSCC Farnborough SuperComputingCentre

FSCC FireSupportCoordinatingCentre

FSCC FireSupportCoordinationCentre

FSCL FireSupportCoordinatingLine

FSCL Fire

SupportCoordinationLine

FSCM FiresupportCo‐OrdinationMeasure

FSCS FlightSafetyCriticalSpares

FSCV FireSupportCombatVehicle

FSD FullScaleDeflection

FSD FullScaleDevelopment

FSD Full‐ScaleDevelopment

FSDS Fin‐StabilisedDiscardingSabot

FSE FactoryS upportEnvironment

FSE FireSupportElement

FSE FleetSupportExecutive

FSED Full‐Scale

EngineeringDevelopment

FSEs FieldServiceEngineers

FSF ForceSupportFrame work

FSG FieldSupportGroup

FSG FireSupportGroup

FSG ForwardSupportGroup

FSI FriendlyServiceIdentifiers

FSI FullyServicedInfrastructure

FSIC ForwardSensorInterfaceandControlmodule

FSII FuelSystemIcingInhibitor

FSK FrequencyShiftKeying

FSL FieldStorageLocation

FSM FirmwareSupportManual

FSM FrigateStoresManager.

FSM FutureSensorMix

FSMP FireSafetyManagementPlan

FSMTC Full‐SizeMovingTankTargetCarrier

FSN FederalStockNumber

FSO FireServi ceOfficer

FSO FireSupportOfficer

FSO FlightSafetyOfficer

FSO Full ShipOutfit

Acronym LongTitle

FSP FlightSafetyPart

FSP FragmentSimulatorProjectile

FSP FullServiceProvision

FSPP FlightSafetyPartsProgram

FSR FeasibilityStudyReport

FSR FieldServiceRepresentative

FSR FloodSearchRoutine

FSR FlyingSelectionSquadron(RoyalAir Force)

FSR ForceSensitiveResistance

FSR FurtherSpecialRefit

FSRCC FlightSystemsResearch

ConsultativeCommittee

FSRCU FleetSignatureReductionControlUnit

FSRP FinancialServicesRestructuringProject

FSRS FrequencySelectiveReceiverSystem

FSRT FleetStandbyRifleTroop

FSS FieldSupport Subsystem(UAV)

FSS FinancialStringencyStatement

FSS FireSensingandSuppressionsystem

FSS FireSupportSection

FSS ForwardSupportShip

FSS FrequencySelectiveSurface

FST FieldServiceTeam

FST FieldSurgicalTeam

FST FutureSovietTank/Follow‐onSovietTank

FSTA FutureStrategicTankerAircraft

FSTV FastScanTelevision

FSU FleetSupportUnit

FSU FormerSovietUnion

FSU FormerSovietUnion(USSR)

FSU FreightStatusUpdate

FSU FrigateSupportUnit.

FSUB FutureSubmarineIPT

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FSUP FlightSimulatorUpdateProgram

FSV FireSupportVehicle

FSW ForwardSweptWing

FSW Forward‐SweptWing

FSW FutureSkillsWales 

ft Feet

FT FitnessTraining

FT FleetTender(boat)

FT FleetTime

FT FollowThrough

ft foot/feet

FT FutureTank

ftlbf footpoundforce

ft/s feetpersecond

FTA FaultTreeAnalysis

FTA FieldTrainingArea

FTA FixedTermAppointee

FTA FrangibleTrainingAmmunition

FTA FutureTankerAircraft

FTA FutureTransportAircraft

FTAAS FastTimeAcousticAnalysisSystem

Acronym LongTitle

FTAB FlankTowedArrayBroadband

FTAM FileTransferAccessMethod

FTAM FileTransfer,AccessandManagement

FTC FinanceTrainingCommittee

FTC ForceTrackCoordinator

FTC ForceTroopsCommand

FTCA FutureTacticalCombatAircraft

FTD FirstTrainingDevice

FTD FlightTrainingDevice

FTD ForeignTechnologyDivision

FTDWG FleetTactical

DevelopmentWorkingGroup

FTG FalseTargetGenerator

FTI FixedTargetImagery

FTIR FourierTransformInfraRed

FTLO FalseTargetLock‐On

FTM FleetTechnicalMemoranda

FTM FutureTacticalModem

FTMA FutureTankMainArmament

FTMIS FlyingTrainingManageme ntInformationSystem

FTMs FleetTemporaryMemorandums

FTOS FutureTrainingOrganisationStudy

FTP File

TransferProtocol

FTP Fly‐ToPoint

FTP FusionTrackProcessor

FTR FalseTargetRejection

Ftr Fighter

FTR FitToReceive

FTRSFC FullTimeReserveServiceFullCommitment

FTRSHC FullTimeReserveServiceHomeCommitment

FTRSLC FullTimeReserveServiceLimitedCommitment

FTS Factory‐basedTestStand

FTS Fixed

Telecommunication sSystem

FTS FlexibleTurretSystem

FTS FlightTestSchedule

FTS FlyingTrainingSchool

FTS FutureTankStudy

FTSP FleetTimeSupportPeriod

FTSS Ferranti‐ThomsonSonarSystems

FTT FleetTacticalTrial

FTTA FutureTransportandTankerAircraft

FTU FieldTransfusionUnit

FTV FleetTrainingVariant(SpearfishTorpedo)

FTV Functional

FastVehicle

FTX FieldTrainingExercise

FTX FieldTrainingExercises

FTX FormationTrainingExercise

FU FiringUnit

FUA FlexibleUseofAirspace

FUD FearUncertaintyDoubtfactor

FUD ForceUnitDesignator

FUE FullUnitEquipped

FULT Formation/Unit(Aircraft)LoadingTable

FUM FuelsandUtilitiesManagement

Acronym LongTitle

FUMS FatigueUsageandMonitoringSystems

FUO FutureUnmannedOperations

FUP FormingUpPoint

FUP Forming‐UpPlace

Fus Fusilier

FUSR FunctionalUserSystemReview

FUV FarUltra‐Violet

FV FieldVehicle

FV Fighti ngVehicle

FV FishingVessel

FV/GCE FightingVehicleGunControlEquipment

FVD ForwardVehicleDepot



FVRDE FightingVehiclesResearchandDevelopmentEstablishment

FVS FightingVehicleSystem

FVS FlexibleVoiceServices

FVSC FightingVehicleSystemsCarrier

FW Fixed Wing

FWA FleetWeaponAcceptance

FWAM FullWidth AttackMine

FWAMG FixedWingAirworthinessManagementGroup

FWCMS FleetWideCombatManagementSystem

fwd Forward

FWD Four‐WheelDrive

FWDEG FleetWarfareDevelopmentExecutiveGroup

FWE ForeignWeaponsEvaluation

FWE ForeignWeaponsEvaluations

FWETE ForeignWeaponsEquipmentTechnologyEvaluation

FWF FixedWavelengthFilter

FWH FlexibleWorkingHours

FWI FinalWeaponInspection

FWMIGM FourWaveMixing inInvertedGainMedia

FWMP FullWidthMinePlough

FWO FleetWaterfrontOrganisation

FWOC Fleet

Weather&OceanographicCentre

FWOC FleetWeatherandOceanographicCentre

FWOC FleetWeatherOceanographic/OperationsCentre

FWOC ForwardWingOperationsCentre

FWOC(R) FleetWeather&OceanographicComputer(Replacement)

FWRVF FutureWheeledRecoveryVehicleFleet

FWS FighterWeaponsSchool

FWS FleetWideSystems

FWT FleetworkTrainer

FWTB FleetWarfareandTraining

Board

FXA FleetExerciseArea

FXA FleetExerciseVariant(SpearfishTorpedo)

FXBM FulleXtendedBasicMode

FXP FleetExerciseProgramme

FXR FiXedReserve

FY FiscalYear

FYDP Five‐YearDefenceProgramme

FYI ForYourInformation

g AccelerationduetoGravity

G Gendarmerie

Acronym LongTitle

G Giga109

g gram(s)

G Gravity

G&C GuidanceandControl

G&Z GroupingandZeroing

G.703 ITUDigitalInterfaceStandard

G/M Gun/Missileselector

G/VLLD Ground/VehicularLaserLocatorDesignator

GA GeneralAlert

GA GovernmentAccounting

GA GraduateApprenticeship

GA GroundAttack

GA GunAssembly

 Tabun(chemicalwarfareagent)

GAAP GenerallyAcceptedAccountingPracticeintheUK

GaAs GalliumArsenide

GACC GroundAttackControlCapability

GAE GeneralAdministrativeExpenditure

GAF GermanAirForce(Luftwaffe)

GAGE GPSatGEOExperiment

GAI GeneralAdministrativeInstruction

GAI GeneralandAdministrativeInstruction

gals gallons

Gambit GeneralAnti‐MaterialBomblet

withImprovedTerminalEffects

GAN GlobalAreaNetwork

GANDALF GeneralAlgorithmforNumericalDeterminationofAerofoilLife&Failure

GAO GeneralAccountingOffice(US)

GAP GlycidylAzidePolymer

GAP GunAimingPoint

GAPA Ground‐to‐AirPilotlessAircraft

gar Garrison

GAR GenericAir‐borneRadar

GAR GermanAirForce

GAR Government

AccountingRate

GAR GrandArmyoftheRepublic

GAR/I GroundAcquisitionReceiver/Interrogator

GARDIAN GeneralAreaDefenceIntegratedAnti‐missilelaser

GARP GenericAircraftReleaseProcedure

GARTEUR GroupforAeronauticalResearch&TechnologyinEurope

GAS GeneralAirSituation

GAS GovernmentAccountancyService

GASC GroundAirSupportCommand

Gash

RNtermforrubbish

GASM GenericAirborneSIGINTModel

GASMA GermanyASMA

GASO GroupAirStaffOrder

GASS GeneralAirandSurfaceSituation

GAT GeneralAviationTraffic

GATS/GAM GPS‐AidedTargetingSystem/GPS‐aidedMunitions

GATT GeneralAgreementonTariffsandTrade

GATT GeneralAgreementonTariffsandTrades

GAU GunAircraft

Unit

GAV GlobalAssetsVisibility

Acronym LongTitle

Gb Gigabyte

GB GreatBritain

GB Sarin(chemicalwarfareagent)

GBAD GroundBasedAirDefence

GBAD‐BriC GroundBasedAirDefenceBridging CapabilityBISA

GBCS‐H Ground‐BasedCommonSensorforHeavydivisions

GBCS‐L Ground‐BasedCommonSensor,Light

GBFEL Ground‐BasedFreeElectronLaser

GBHE Ground

‐BasedHyper‐velocityExperiment

GBHRG Ground‐BasedHyper‐velocityRailGun

GBI Ground‐BasedInterceptor

GBL Ground‐BasedLaser

GBMD GlobalBallisticMissileDefence

GBR GroundBasedRadar

GBR Ground‐BasedRadar

GBRT Ground‐BasedRadarTerm inal

GBS GlobalBroadcastSystem

GBS Ground‐BasedSensor

GBTG GroundBasedTargetGenerator

GBU GlideBombUnit

GBV GrossBookValue

GC GeneralConditions

GC GovernmentContract

GC GunController

GCA GroundControlled Approach

GCB GunControlBox

GCC GulfCo‐operationCouncil

GCCS GlobalCommandandControlSystem

GCCS USGlobalCommandandControlSyste m

GCDU GunnerControlandDisplayUnit

GCE General

CertificateofEducation

GCE GeneralConsultingandEngineering

GCE GunControlEquipment

GCHQ GovernmentCommunicationsHeadquarters

GCI GroundControlled In terception

GCM GeneralCourtMartial

GCM Generalcourt‐martial

GCR Ground ClutterReduction

GCS GlobalCommunicationsServices

GCS GroundControlStation

GCS GuidanceandControlSection

GCSE GeneralCertificateofSecondary

Education

GCSS GenericCommandSupportSystem

GCT GovernmentCompetitiveTest

GCU GeneratorControlUnit

GCU GroundControlUnit(UAV)

GCW GrossCombinationWeight

GD GeneralDefence

GD GeneralDuties

GD GraphicDisplay

GD GroundDefence

gd Guard

GD GunDirector

Acronym LongTitle

GD Soman(chemicalwarfareagent)

GD(UK) GeneralDynamics(UnitedKingdom)

GDA GroundDefenceArea

GDAP GovernmentDocumentApplicationProfile

GDC GeneralDentalCouncil

GDDP GeneralDynamicDatagramProtocol

GDE GraphicDifferentialEngine

GDI NSSSInternalGuidanceDocument

GDIP GeneralDefenceIntelligenceProgrammeoffice

GDL GasDynamicLaser

GDMS

 GeographicDataManagementSystem

GDN GovernmentDataNetwork

GDO GunDirectionOfficer

GDOP GeometricDilutionofPrecision

GDP GeneralDefencePlan

GDP GeneralDeploymentPlan

GDP GrossDomesticProduct

GDP GunDirectionPlatform

GDPD GrossDomesticProductDeflator

GDRC GroundDefenceReportingCell

GDS General DataSheet

GDS General Dental

Service

GDS GunDisplaySystem

Gdsm Guardsman

GDSS Gro upDecisionSupportSystem

GDT GroundDataTerminal

GDU GashDisposalUnit

GDU GraphicsDisplayUnit

GDU GunDisplayUnit

GE Germany

Ge XDispensableECMPackage

GEADGE GermanAirDefenceGroundEnvironment

GEANS GimballedElectrostaticAirborneinertialNavigationSystem

GEC GeneralElectric

Company

GED GraphicsEntryDevice

GEDU GunElevationDisplacementUnit

GEE GroundExplorationSystem

GEG GeographicEngineer Group

GEM GPSEmbeddedModule

GEM GraphicsEnvironmentManager

GEM GraphiteEpoxyMotor

GEM GroundEnvironmentMat

GEMAG GeneralElectricMobileAirDefenceGun

GEMS MODStaffSuggestionScheme

GEMSS GroundEmplacedMine

ScatteringSystem

GEN General

Gen Generation

GENASYS GeneralAdministrationSystem

GENSER GeneralService

GENSER GENeralSERvice(Terminal/node)

GENTEL GeneralIntelligence

GEN‐X GenericExpendable 

Geo Geographical

Acronym LongTitle

GEO GroundEarthOrbit

GEODSS Ground‐basedElectro‐opticalDeepSpaceSurveillanceSystem

GEOINF GeospatialInformation

GEOINT GeospatialIntelligence

GEOREF Geographical ReferenceSystem

GES GroundEarthStation

GESAMP JointGroupofExpertsontheScientificAspectsofMarineProtection

GETC GenericEducationTraining Centre

GETS GenericESMTest

Set

GEV GroundEffectVehicle

GF GeneralFinance

GFA GovernmentFurnishedAssets

GFA GunFireArea

GFAE Government‐FurnishedAvionicsEquipment

GFCC Gunner'sFireControlConsole

GFCS GunFireControlSystem

GFD GeophysicalFluidDynamics

GFD GovernmentFurnishedData

GFE GovernmentFundedEquipment

GFE Governmentfurnishedequipment

GFE Government‐Furnished

Equipment

GFF GlobalForecastFactor

GFF GovernmentFurnishedFacilities

GFI GovernmentFundedInformation

GFI GovernmentFurnished Information

GFIL GovernmentFurnishedInformationList

GFM GovernmentFurnishedMateriel

GFMS GroundFuelsManagementSystem

GFO GroupFinanceOfficer

GFP GovernmentFurnishedPeople

GFRP GlassFibre‐ReinforcedPlastic

GFS GovernmentFurnishedServices

GFS GovernmentFurnished

Supplies

GFX CollectivelyGFE,GFF,GFI&GFS

GGP GPSGuidancePackage

GGS GyroGunSight

GGT GerberGarmentTechnology

GH Gun/Howitzer

GHBAU GovernmentHistoricBuildingsAdviceUnit

GHOST GenericHOST

GHQ GeneralHeadquarters

GHS co‐pilot/GunnerHelmetSight

GHS GetHomeSafe

GHSE GroundHandlingandServicingEquipment

GHSPC

GeneralHealthandSafetyPolicyCommittee

GHTM GroundHandlingTrainingMissiles

GHz GigaHertz(OneThousandMHz)

Ghz Gigahertz

GI GenericInterface

GI GovernmentIssue

GI GroundIdle

GI GuidanceInformation

GI GunneryInstructor(RoyalNavy)

Acronym LongTitle

GIAM GovernmentInternalAuditManual

GIBMED GibraltarMediterraneanCommand

GIBS GroupIncentiveBonusScheme

GIE GovernmentIssuedEquipment

GIF GraphicsInterchangeFormat

GIF GuidanceIntegratedFuzing

GIFT General IntelligenceFusionTerminal

GIGO GarbageInGarbageOut

GII GlobalInformationInfrastructure

GIM GroundInfluenceMine

GIS GeographicInformationSystem



GIS GeographicalInformationSystem

GIS GovernmentInformationService

GISS GoddardInstituteforSpaceStudies

GIST General IntelligenceShipTerminal

GITS GMHughesElectronicsIntegratedTOWSight

GIU GuidanceIntegrationUnit

GIUK Greenland‐Iceland‐UK(gap)

GIUK Greenland‐Iceland‐UnitedKingdomGap

GKM GeneralKeyManagement

GKS GraphicKernelSystem

GKS

GraphicsKernelSystem

GL GeneralList

GL GeneralListOfficer

GLAADS GunLowAltitude AirDefenceSystem

GLC GunLayComputer

GLCM GroundLaunchedCruiseMissile

GLGP GroundLaunchedGuidedProjectile

GLH‐H Ground‐LaunchedHellfire‐Heavy

GLLD GroundLaserLocatorDesignator

GLO GermanLiaisonOfficer

GLO GroundLiaisonOfficer

GLO

 GroupLogisti cOfficer

GLOBAL RLCStockControlSystemfor2ndLineUnits

GLOC GinducedLossOfConsciousness

GLOC G‐inducedLossOfConsciousness

GLSU GarrisonLabourSupportUnit

GM GeneralMaintenance

GM GildingMetal

GM GroundManoeuvre

GM GuidedMissile

gm/m gramsperminute

GMC GeneralMedicalCouncil

GMC

GroundMovementController

GMCS GildingMetalCladSteel

GMD GuidedMissileDestroyer

GMD GuidedMissileDestroyers

GMDSS GlobalMaritimeDistressandSafetySystem

GMF Ground MobileForces

GMFSC GroundMobileForcesSatelliteCommunications

GMGN GuidedMissileGroupNetherlands

GMI GiantMagnetoImpedanceeffect

GMIRL GECMarconiInfraRedLimited

Acronym LongTitle

GMLS GuidedMissileLaunchSystem

GMOTS GunMaintenanceandOperationalTrainingSystem

GMP GoodManufacturingPractice

GMR GiantMagnetoResistanceorGroundMappingRadar

GMR Ground‐MappingRadar

GMRDS GEC‐MarconiRadarDefenceSystems

GMRT Ground‐MappingRadarTraining

GMS GeneralMedicalService

GMS GrantMaintainedSchoolor

Status

GMS Ground MaintenanceEquipment

GMS Ground MaintenanceStation

GMS GunManagementSystem 

GMSK GaussianMinimumShiftKeying

GMT Greenwi chMeanTime

GMT Greenwi chMeridianTime

GMTI GroundMovingTargetIndicator

GMTI GroundMoving‐TargetIndicator

GMVLS GuidedMissileVerticalLaunchingSystem

GMWS GuidedMissileWeaponSystem

GNATS GraphicNavlink

AircraftTrackingSystem

GNC GeneralNavigationComputer

GNC GeneralNoticetoContractors

GNC Guidance,NavigationandControl

GNCS GuidanceNavigationControlSystem

GNP GrossNationalProduct

Gnr Gunner

GNS GeneralNavalStores

GNS GlobalNavigationSystem

GNS GlobalNetworkService

GNS Gyro compassNavigationSystem

GNSS GlobalNavigationSatelliteSystem

GNVQ General

NationalVocationalQualification

GO GovernmentOffice

GO GunneryOfficer(Roy alNavy)

GOA GazelleObservationAid

GOA GlossaryofAbbreviations

GOALS GovernmentOutofAreaLinesService

GOC GeneralOfficerCommanding

GOC(NI) GeneralOfficerCommanding(NorthernIreland)

GOCinC GeneralOfficerCommanding‐in‐Chief

GOCNI GeneralOfficerCommandingNorthernIreland

GOCO Government

OwnedContractorOperated

GODDESS GovernmentDefenceDEsignofShipsandSubmarines

GODIVA GlobalOpera ting DatabaseIncorporatingIn‐YearVarianceAnalysis

GOES GeostationaryOperationalEnvironmentalSatellite

GOLD Generalon‐lineDiagnostic

GOLIS GuidedOntoLocationinSpace

GONS GunsOrientationandNavigationSystem

GOP Bi‐MNCGuidelinesforOperationalPlanning

GOP General

OperationsPlot

GORU GunOrderResponderUnit

GOS GeneralOperatorStation

GOS GradeofService

Acronym LongTitle

GOSCC GlobalOperationsandSecurityControlCentre

GOSIP GovernmentOpenSystemInterconnectionProfile

GOSIP GovernmentOpenSystemsInterconnectProfiles

GOSIP GovernmentOpenSystemsInterconnectionProfile

GOSS GunsandOpticalSensorSystems

GOT GuidedontoTarget

GOTS GovernmentOffTheShelf

GOTS Government‐off‐the‐shelf

GP GeneralPurpose



GP GoverningPolicy

GP GuidedProjectile

GP GuidingPrinciple

GpCapt GroupCaptain

GPA GovernmentProcurementAgreement

GPAGE GeneralPurposeAerospaceGroundEquipment

GPALS GlobalProtectionAgainstLimitedStrikes

GPATE GeneralPurposeAutomatedTestEquipment

GPATE GeneralPurposeAutomaticTestEquipment

GPATS GeneralPurposeAutomaticTestSystem

GPAU GeneralPurpose

AcquisitionUnit

GPC GeneralPurposeContainer

GPC GovernmentProcurementCard

GPCDU GeneralPurposeControlandDisplayUnit

GPDC GeneralPurposeDigitalComputer

GPEOD GeneralPurposeElectro‐OpticalDirector

GPETE GeneralPurposeElectronicTestEquipment

GPF GeneralPurposeFlechette

GPF GroundPreparationFacility

GPFU Gas‐ParticulateFilterUnit

GPGM GroupPracticeGeneral

Manager

GPI GlidePathIndicator

GPI GlidePathIndicator(forhelicopterrecovery)

GPIB GeneralPurposeInterfaceBus(orBoard)

GPM Gallonsperminute

GPMG GeneralPurposeMachineGun

GPMG(SF) GeneralPurposeMachineGun(SustainedFire)

GPNVG GeneralPurposeNightVisionGoggles

GPO GunPositionOfficer

GPP GrossProfitPercentage

GPPNVG

GeneralPurposePassiveNightVisionGoggles

GPS Global(satellite)PositioningSystem

GPS GlobalPositioning System 

GPS Gunner'sPrimarySight

GPSE General PatientSupportEquipment

GPSSU GlobalPositioningSystemSensorUnit

GPT GECPlesseyTelecommunicationsLtd.

GPTIRF GeneralPurposeThermalImagerRepairFacility

GPTME GeneralPurposeTestandMeasurementEquipment

GPTN General

PurposeTelephoneNetwork

GPTRP GeneralPurposeTacticalReccePod

GPTTS Gunner'sPrimaryTankThermalSight

GPU GroundPowerUnit

GPU GunPodUnit

Acronym LongTitle

GPWS GroundProximityWarningSystem

GPWS Ground‐ProximityWarningSystem

GQA GovernmentQualityAssurance

GR GalleryRange

GR GeneralRegulator

gr grain(s)

GR Greece

GR GroundAttackReconnaissance

GRAEL GeneralResearchintoAutomaticEnhancementofLofargrams

GRDS GenericRadar DisplaySystem

GRE GroundRadarEnvironment

GRE Groundread

‐outEquipment

GRF GroundRadioFlt

GRP GlassReinforcedPlastic

GRP GlassfibreReinforcedPlastics

GRSC GroundRadioServicingCentre

GRSF GroundRadioServicingFlight(RoyalAirForce)

GRT GraduatedResettlementTime

GRU GridReferenceUnit

GRU GurkhaReserveUnit

GS GeneralStaff 

GS GeneralStores

GS GeneralSupport

GS Glide

Slope

GS GroundSpeed

GSA GeneralSecurityArrangement

GSA Gunsight,Su rface‐to‐Air

GSA1/8 RNGunnerySystems

GSB General StaffBoard

GSC GeneralServiceCargoLandRovervariant

GSCDE GenericStrategicC2DevelopmentEnvironment

GSE GlobalSecurityEnvironment

GSE GroundSupportEquipment

GSE Ground‐SupportEquipment

GSFC GoddardSpace

FlightCentre

GSFG GroupofSovietForcesinGermany

GSI GovernmentSecureInternet

GSI GuidanceSystem Integration

GSIS GlobalSupportandIntelligenceSolutions

GSLJ GeneralServi ceLifeJacket

GSM GeneralServiceMedal

GSM GlobalSystemforMobileCommunications

GSM GraniteStateManufacturi ng

GSM Ground StationModule

GSM Groupe SpecialMobile‐

PanEuropeandigitalcellularradiosystemdeveloper

GSP GuaranteedSalePrice

GSR General StaffRequirement

GSR GenericSoundRoom

GSR GroundSurveillanceRadar

GSRS GeneralSupportRocketSy stem

GSS GeneralisedSimulation/Stimulationsystem

GSS GroundSupp ortSystem

GSSA GeneralSupportSupplyActivity 

Acronym LongTitle

GSSS Gyro‐StabilisedSightingSystem

GSSWRM General&SpecialistStoresWarReserveMemorandum

GST GeneralStaffTarget

GST GlobalStrategicTrends

GSTS Ground‐BasedSurveillanceand Track ingSystem

GSV GeneralSupportVehiclesIPT

GT GasTurbine

GT GearedTurbi ne

GT GeneralTransport

GT GunTank

GT Gunto

Target

GTA GroundTestAccelerator

GTA GroupTraining Association

GTACS GroundTargetAttackControlSystem

GTC GeneralTeachingCouncil

GTCS GunTestandControlSystem

GTCU GasTurbineChangeUnit

GTD GunTurretDrive

GTDAR GECThomsonDASAAirborneRadars

GTF GenericTrainingFacility

GTFM GeneralisedTamedFrequencyModulated

GTI

GermanTankImprovement

GTLD GaseousTritiumLightDevice

GTLS GaseousTritiumLightSource

GTM Ground Targeting Mode

GTN GovernmentTelephoneNetwork

GTNC GermanTerritorialNorthernCommand

GTO GeostationaryTransferOrbit

GTO GroupTransportOffice

GTPA GraphTheoreticProcessingAlgorithm

GTPE GunTimePerEngagement

GTRE GasTurbineResearchEstablishment

GTS Gas

TurbineStarter

GTTC GroundTacticalTrainingCentre

GTV GlideTestVehicle

GTV Ground/GuidanceTestVehicle

GUARD AirSafetyCircuit

GUARDED Enemyfrequenciescurrentlybeingexploitedforcombatinformationintelligence

GUI GraphicUserInterface

GUI GraphicalUserInterface

GUMI GraphicalUserMachineInterface

GUMI GraphicalUserMouse‐drivenInterface

GUNEX GunneryExercise

GUNEXF GunFunctioningExercise

GUTM GenericUnderwaterThreatManual

GUV GroupUniqueVariable

GV GiantViper

GVSC GenericVHSICSpace‐borneComputer

GVTR GroundVideoTapeRecorder

GVW GrossVehicleWeight

GW GrossWeight

GW GuidedWeapon

GW/L GuidedWeaponsandElectronics

Acronym LongTitle

GWEN GroundWaveEmergencyNetwork

GWP GetWellProgramme

GWS GatlingWeaponSystem

GWS GuidedWeaponSystem

GWS25/26 SeawolfPDMS

GWS30 SeadartMRSAMsystem

GWS60 HarpoonSSMsystem

GWSS GuidedWeaponsSystemsSupport

GWST GabrielWeaponSystemTrainer

GZ DistancebetweenRightMomentForces



GZ GroundZero

H Hydrogaphertothenavy

H Mustard(chemicalwarfareagent)

H&SO Health&safetyOfficer

H&S Health&Safety

H&S HealthandSafety

H/L Mustard/Lewisitemix(achemicalwarfareagent)

H/TEU HullandTurretElectronicsUnit

HA HeavyArtillery

Ha Hectare(s)

HA HospitalityAssured

HAAL

HeadofAttache&AdviserAdministrationandLiaison

HAARS High‐AltitudeAirdropRe‐supplySystem

HAAS HighAltitudeActive/semi‐activeSeeker

HAB HeavyAssaultBridge

HAC HonourableArtilleryCompany

HAC HouseAppropriationsCommittee

HAC Hover/ApproachCoupler

HACV HeavyArmamentCombatVehicle

HADAS HelmetAir‐borneDisplayand

Sight

HADF HighAccuracyDirectionFinding

HADR HughesAirDefenceRadar

HADS HelicopterAirDataSystem

HAFCS HowitzerAdvancedFireControlSystem

HAHST HighAltitudeHigh‐SpeedTarget

HAINS HighAccuracyInertialNavigationSystem

HAIR HighAltitudeIR

HAIS HydroAcousticInformationSystem

HAISS HighAltitudeIRSensorSystem

HAL

HardArrayLogic

HALE HighAltitude/LongEnd urance (UAV)

HALO HawkAircraftLowObservable

HALO HighAgilityLowObservable

HALO HighAltitudeLowObservable

HALO HighAltitude,LowOpening(parachuting)

HAMG HelicopterAi rworthinessManagementGroup

HAMPA HarrierMissionPlanningAid

HAN HydroxylAmmoniumNitrate,apropellant

HAP HelicopterAssaultPrimary



HAP HydroxylAmmoniumPerchlorate

HAPS HelicopterAcousticProcessingSystem

HAPTM HazardousAreaPersonnelTestMeter

HAR Helicopter,searchandrescue

Acronym LongTitle

HARA HazardAndRiskAssessment

HARD HelicopterandAirplaneRadio/RadarDetection

HARM HighvelocityAnti‐RadiationMissile

HARM High‐speedAnti‐RadiationMissile

HARP HighAltitudeResearchProgramme

Harpoon SystemforsecuringLynxhelicoptertodeck

HARS Heading/AttitudeReferenceSystem

HARU HeadingandAttitude

ReferenceUnit

HAS HardenedAircraftShelter

HAS HeavyArmouredSystemIPT

HAS HelicopterAssaultSecondary

HAS Helicopter,anti‐submarine

HAS Hood,AircrewSurvival

HAS Hover‐AugmentationSystem

HAS HumanActivity System

HASAW HealthandSafetyatWork

HASAWA HealthAndSafetyAtWorkAct1974

HASC HouseArmedServicesCommittee

HAST HarrierAvionicsSystemTrainer

HAST HighAltitudeSupersonicTarget

HAT HarbourAcceptanceTesting

HAT HarbourAcceptanceTrial

HATIS HelmetAcquisitionandTrackingIndicationSystem

HATS HarbourAcceptanceTrials

HATS HAWKAdvancedTrainingSimulator

HATS HelicopterAutomaticTargetingSystem

HATS HighActivityTrainingSupplement

HAV Hand‐ArmVibration

HAVS HandArm

VibrationSyndrome

HAW HeavyAnti‐tankWeapon

HAWC HomingAndWarningComputer

HAWFCAR HelicopterAdverseWeatherFireControlRadar

HAWK HomingAll‐the‐WayKiller

HAWK/HIP HawkImprovementProgram

Hawk‐PIP HawkProductImprovementProgram

HAZAN HazardAnaly sis

HAZCAT HazardCategoryofExplosives

HAZOP Hazard&OperabilityStudy

HAZOP HAZard

Operationalanalysis

HB HalfBoard

HB HeavyBarrel

HBAG HistoricBuildingsAdvisoryGroup

HBAR HeavyBarrelledAutomaticRifle

HBD HistoricBuildingsDatabase

Hbr BarometricAltitude

HBR HistoricBuildingsRegister

HBRT HeadofBaseReplenishmentTeam

HBS HotelBookingService

HBT HeterojunctionBipolarTransistor

HC HardCore

HC Helicopter,cargo

HC Hexachloroethane

‐zincsmokemixture

HC HighCapacity

Acronym LongTitle

HC High‐speedCmos

HC HollowCharge

HC Hydrocarbon

HCA HealthCareAssistant

HCC HardCopyCabinet

HCCB HardwareConfigurationControlBoard

HCD HardCopyDevice

HCDC HouseofCommonsDefenceCommittee

HCDR HighCapacityDataRadio

HCE Hexachloroethane

HCER HighCapacityExtendedRange

HCF HonoraryChaplainto

theForces

HCFC Hydro‐Chlorofluorocarbons

HCHE HighCapacityHigh‐Explosive

HCI HumanComputerInteraction

HCI HumanComputerInterface

HCI Human‐ComputerInterface

HCMOS Heterojun ctionCMOS

HCMU HUNTClassMinimumUpgrade

HCN HydrogenCyanide

HCO Hanger/HelicopterControlOffice

HCO HybridClip‐On

HCPE HybridCollectiveProtectionEquipment

HCS HelicopterControlShip

HCSC HigherCommand&StaffCourse

HCT HeavyCrawlerTractor

HCT HelicopterControlTrainer

HCT High‐speedCMoswithTTLinputs

HCU HardCopyUnit

HCU HoistControlUnit

HD HardDisc

HD HazardDivision

HD HazardDivision(classificationforammunition)

Hd Head

HD HighDensity(computerdisc)

HD HighDrag

(bomb)

HD HomeDefence

HDNVDiv HeadofDepartmentNoiseandVibrationDivision

HDB HighDensityBombing

HDBK HandBook

HDC HelicopterDirectionCentre

HDCC HoldDownCapContainer

HDD HardDiscDrive

HDD HeadDownDisplay

HDD HeadsDownDisplay

HDDR Head‐DownDisplayRadar

HDDR HighDensity/Definition

DigitalRecorder

HDDS Hydro‐dynamicDesignDatabaseSystem

HDES HeadofDefenceExportServices

HDFB HighDensityFibreBoard

HDFPA HighDensityFocalPlaneArray

HDI High‐DensityInterconnecttechnique

HDL HardwareDescriptionLanguage

Acronym LongTitle

HDLC HighDe nsityLinkControl

HDLC HighlevelDataLinkControl

HDLC High‐levelDataLinkControl

HDLJ HazardousDutyLifeJacket

HDR HighDataRate

HDRV HeavyDutyRecoveryVehicle

HDS HeadquartersDistributionSystem

HDS HelicopterDispatchSystem(PAX/Storestransfer)

HDTM Heavy‐DutyTankTargetMechanism

HDTV

 HighDefinitionTeleVision

HDU HelmetDisplayUnit

HDU HoseDrumUnit

HDWS HighDefinitionWamingSurface(radar)

HDX Half‐Duplex

HE HelicopterEnginesIPT

HE HighEffect(explosive)

HE HighExplosive

HE HigherEduca tion

HE/AP HighExplosive,ArmourPiercing

HE/PDSD HighExplosive,PointDetonating,self‐destruction

HE/PR HighExplosive

Practice

HE/PR HighExplosive,Practice

HEA HeadEquipmentAssembly(EF2000helmet)

HEAA HighExplosive,Anti‐Armour

HEAD HighEx plosive,AirDefence

HEAP HighExplosive,Anti‐Personnel

HEAP‐T HighExplosive,Anti‐Personnel,Tracer

HEAT HighExplosiveAnti‐Tank

HEAT HighExplosive,Anti‐Tank

HEAT HostileExpendableAerialTarget

HEAT‐FS High

ExplosiveAnti‐TankFin‐Stabilised

HEAT‐FS HighExplosive,Anti‐Tank,Fin‐Stabilised

HEAT‐MP HighExplosiveAnti‐TankMulti‐Purpose

HEAT‐MP HighExplosive,Anti‐Tank,Multi‐Purpose

HEAT‐MP(P) HighExplosive,Anti‐Tank,Multi‐Purpose,(Practice)

HEAT‐T HighExplosive,Anti‐Tank,Tracer

HEAT‐T‐HVY HighExplosive,

Anti‐Tank,Tracer,Heavy

HEAT‐T‐MP HighExplosive,Anti‐Tank,Tracer,Multi‐Purpose

HEAT‐TP‐T HighExplosive,Anti‐Tank,Target,Practice,Tracer

HEC HeaderErrorCheck(ATM)

HEC HelicopterElementCoordinator

HED HorizontalElectricDipole

HEDI HighEndoatmosphericDefenceInterceptor

HEDP HighExplosiveDualPurpose

HEDS HighEndoatmosphericDefence

System

HEED HelicopterEmergencyEgressDevice

HEER HighExplosiveExtendedRange

HEF HighElevationFire

HEFCE HigherEducationFundingCouncilforEngland

HEFCW HigherEducationFundingCouncilforWales

HE‐FRAG HighExplosiveFragmentation

HE‐FS HighExplosive‐FinStabilised

HEFT HighExplosive,FollowThrough

Acronym LongTitle

HEI HighExplosiveIncendiary

HEISAP HighExplosiveIncendiarySemi‐‐Ar mourPiercing

HEI‐SAP HighExplosive,Incendiary,Semi‐Armour‐Piercing

HEIT HighEffectIncendiaryTracer

HEIT HighExplosiveIncendiary‐Tracer

HEL HighEnergyLaser

HEL High‐EnergyLaser

HEL HumanEngineeringLaboratory

HEL HuntingEngineeringLimited

HEL HuntingEngineering

Ltd

HELARM HelicopterArmedAction

HELBAT HumanEngineeringLaboratoryBattalionArtilleryTest

HELCM HighEnergyLaserCountermeasures

HELD HelicopterLaserDesignator

HELEX HighEnergyLaserExperiment

HELIOS HelicopterInstrumentandOperationalProceduresSimulator

HELMS HelicopterMalfunctionSystem

HELP HowitzerExtendedLifeProgram

HELPS HelicopterProtectionandSupport

HELRAPS Helibornelong‐

rangeAcousticPathSonar

HELRAS Helicopterlong‐rangeSonar

HELSTF HighEnergySystemsTestFacility

HELTADS HighEnergyLaserTacticalAirDefenceSystem

HEMA HeavyEngineeringManufacturersAssociation

HEMAT HeavyExpandedmobilityAmmu nitionTrailer

HEMC HighExplosive,MediumCapacity

HEMLOC HelicopterEmitter/LocatorCountermeasures

HEMMS HandEmplacedminefieldMarkingSet



HEMPSM HighExplosiveMulti‐‐PurposeSub‐‐Munition

HEMTT HeavyExpandedMobilityTacticalTruck

HEO HigherExecutiveOfficer

HE‐OM HighExplosiveOTOMunition

Hep Hepatitis

HEP HighExplosivePlastic

HEP HighExplosive,Plastic

HEPD HighExplosivePointDetonating

HEPD HighExplosive, PointDetonating

HEPI HeadEndPermanentIgniter

HEPI High

Explosive,armourPiercingandIncendiary

HEPL HighEnergyPulseLaser

HEP‐T HighExplosive,Plastic,Tracer

HER HarshEnvironmentRecorder

HER HeritageEstateRationalisation

HERA HighExplosiveRocket‐Assisted

HERALD HelicopterEquipmentforRadarAndLaserDetection

HERE HighExplosiveRearEnd

HERF HazardousEffectsofRadiationonFuel(US)

HERID

 HighEnergyRailgunIntegrationDemonstration

HERO HazardofElectromagneticRadiation

HERO HazardousEffectsofRadiationonOrdnance(US)

HERO HazardsofElectronicRadiationtoOrdnance

HERP HazardousEffectsofRadiationonPersonnel(US)

HERT HeadquartersEmergencyRelocationTeam

Acronym LongTitle

HES Hard‐copyExploitationSegment(JSIPS)

HES HazardousEnvironmentSearch

HE‐S HighExplosiveSpotting

HE‐S HighExplosive,Spotting

HE‐SD HighExplosive,Self‐Destroying

HESH HighExplosiveSquashHead

HESH‐T HighExplosive,SquashHead,Tracer

HET HeavyEquipmentTransporter

HE‐T HighExplosive,Tracer

HETA

 HarpoonEngagementTrainingAid

HET‐PF HighExplosive,Tracer,PercussionFuze

HE‐TSD HighExplosive,Tracer,self‐destruct

HEU HighlyEnrichedUranium

HEU HUDElectronicsUnit

HEU HullElectronicsUnit

HEWG HaslarExpansionWorkingGroup

Hexal Hexal/aluminiumpowder

HEXDAM HighExplosiveDamageAssessmentModel

HF HarassingFir e 

HF

HighFrequency

HF HighFrequency(radio)

HF Human Factors

HFAC HelicopterFlightAdvisoryComputer

HFAJ HighFrequencyAnti‐Jam

HFAQ Human FactorsAcceptanceQuestionnaire

HFCC HowitzerFireControlComputer

HFCS HelicopterFireControlSystem

HFDF HighFrequencyDirectionFinding

HFE HumanFactorsEngineering

HFET Hetro‐junctionFieldEffectTransistor

HFH Helicopter

FlyingHours

HFHTB HumanFactorsHowitzerTest‐Bed

HFI HumanFactorsIntegration

HFI‐ASIST HumanfactorsIntegration‐AdvancedSupportAndInformationStorageTechniques

HFIC HFIntra‐taskforceCommunications

HFIP HighFrequencyImprovementProgramme

HFIP HumanFactorsIntegrationPlan

HFL HydrogenFluorideLaser

HFM HeavyForceModernisation

HFM HumanFactors

Manager

HFM Hyperbolic FrequencyModulation

HFM&T HumanFactorsMethodsandTools

HFMS HighFrequencyMonitoringSystem

HFP HighFragmentationProjectile

HFPD HumanFactorsPerformanceDatabase

HFR Height‐FinderRadar

HFSC HumanFactorsSteeringCommittee

HFSWR High FrequencySurfaceWaveRadar

HFT HigherFormationTrainer

HFT HybridFoundationTraining

HGAS Headof

GovernmentAccountancyService

HGAS HighGainAntennaSystem

HGR HotGasReingestion

Acronym LongTitle

HGR Hyper‐velocityGuidedRocket

HGS HolographicGuidanceSystem

HGV HeavyGoodsVehicle

HHC Hand‐HeldController

HHC HigherHarmonicControl

HHCU Hand‐HeldControlUnit

HHD HandHeldDevice

HHI HelicopterHandlingInstructions

HHLL Hand‐HeldLaserLocator

HHLR Hand‐HeldLaserRange‐Finder

HHT HandHeld

Terminal

HHT Hand‐HeldTool

HHTI Hand‐HeldThermalImager

HHTR Hand‐HeldTacticalRadar

HHUD HolographicHead‐UpDisplay

HIAT HazardousImpactAreaTrace

HIBAT HelicopterIdentifi cationByAcousticTechniques

HIBIRD HelicopterIdentificationByInfra‐RedDetection

HIBRAD HelicopterId entificationByRadarDetection

HIC HelicopterandIslanderCombined

HIDAR

HighInstantaneousDynamicRange

HIDAS HelicopterIntegratedDefensiveAidSuite

HIDEC HighlyIntegratedDigitalEngineControl

HIDS HeadquartersInformationDistributionSystem

HIDS HMISInterimDatabaseSystem

HIE HighlandsandIslandsEnterprise

HIFR HelicopterInFlightRefuelling

HIFR Hoverin‐flightRefuelling

HIGE HoverInGroundEffect

HIGGER HighIntegrityGPSGuidance

EnhancedReceiver

HIK HookInterfaceKitfortransportofISOcontainers

HIL HumanInLoop

HILEX HighLevelExercise

HILS(N) HeadofIntegratedLogisticSupport(Navy)

HIM High Inclination Mission

HIMAD HightoMediumAltitudeAirDefence

HIMAG High‐MobilityAgilityTestVehicle

HIMAT HighlyManoeuvrableAircraftTechnologyprogramme

HIMS

HardenedInformationManagementSystem

HIMS HarrierInformationManagementSystem

HIP HowitzerImprovementProgram

HIPACT HighPowerAcousticCoaxialTransducer

HIPAD HighPerformanceAirDefence

HIPAR HighPowerAcquisitionRadar

HIPAS HighPerformanceSonar

HIPCOR High‐PowerCoherentRadar

HIPECS HighPerformanceEngineControlSystem

HIPTI HighPerformanceThermalImaging

HIPTIC High

PerformanceThermalImagingCommittee

HIRAM HycorInfra‐RedAnti‐Missiledecoy

HIRE HughesInfra‐RedEquipmentthermalsubsystem

HIRF HighIntensityRadiatedField

HIRF HighIntensityRFField

Acronym LongTitle

HIRIS HighresolutionInfra‐redSystem

HIRNS HelicopterInfra‐RedNavigationSystem

HIRS HelicopterInfra‐RedSystem

HIRTA HighIntensityRadiotransmissionArea

HIRTA HighIntensityRadioTransmissionAreas

HIS HorizonInformationSystem

HIS HostileIntelligenceService

HIS HostileIntelligenceServices

HISOS HelicopterIntegratedSonarSystem

HISS Horizon

IRSurveillanceSensor

HISTAR Largetowedsurfacetarget

HIT HealthIndicatorTest

HIT HighInterestTarget

HIT HomingInterceptTech nology

HIT HughesImprovedTermin al

HITMORE HelicopterInstalledTelevisionMonitorRecorder

HITP HighIgnitionTemperaturePropellant

HITS High‐definitionIndoorTrainerforSmall‐arms

HITS HostileIdentification/TargetingSystem

HITS

HughesIntegratedTankSight

HITTS HarpoonInteractiveTacticalTrainingSystem

HIU HeadingIndicatorUnit

HIU HelicopterInterfaceUnit

HIV HumanImmunodeficiencyVirus

HK HardKill

HK Heckler&Koch

HK HongKong

HLA HighLevelArchitecture

HLAD HighLevelAirDefence

HLB HighLevelBudgetHolder

HLCSCI HighLevelComputerSoftware

ConfigurationItems

HLD HarbourLaunch(Diesel)

HLD HarbourLaunchDiesel

HLD HeadLevelDisplay

HLD HighLevelDesign

HLDC HeavyLoadDistributionCapability

HLG HighLevelGroup

HLH HeavyLiftHelicopter

HLL HighLevelLanguage

HLLV HeavyLiftLaunchVehicle

HLM HeterogeneousLANManagement

HLOC HighLevelOperatingConcept

HLOC

HighLevelOperationalCommand

HLP HighLevelPlanning

HLR HomeLocationRegister

HLS HelicopterLanding

HLS HueLuminanceSaturation

HLTF HighLevelTaskForce

HLTF(R) HighLevelTaskForce(Reinforced)

HLV HeavyLiftVehicle

HLVW HeavyLogisticVehicleWheeled

HLWE HelicopterLa serWarning Equipment

HLWF High ‐LevelWar‐gamingFacility

Acronym LongTitle

HLWG HighLevelWarGaming

HM HerMajesty

HMGov Government

HMA HerMajesty'sAmbassador

HMA HighMemoryArea

HMAFV HerMajesty'sAirForceVessel

HMAS HerMajesty'sAustralianShip

HMAV HerMajesty'sArmyVessel

HMC HowitzerMotorCarriage

HMCS HerMajesty'sCanadianShip

HMD HelicopterMineDispenser

HMD

 HelmetMountedDisplay

HMEP Helmet‐MountedEquipmentPlatform

HMG HeavyMachineGun

HMG HerMajesty'sGovernment

HMH Helmet‐MountedHead‐Up‐Display

HMI Human‐MachineInterface

HMIP HerMajesty'sInspectorateofPollution

HMIR HerMajesty’sInlandRevenue

HMIS HigherManagementandengineeringInformationSystem

HML HardMobileLauncher

HMLC High

MobilityLoadCarrier

HMLU HUNT(class)Mid‐LifeUpdate

HMMHE HighMobilityMaterialHandlingEquipment

HMMS HellfireModularMissileSystem

HMMWV HighMobilityMultipurposeWheeledVehicle

HMNB HerMajesty'sNavalBase

HMNB(D) HerMajesty'sNavalBase(Devonport)

HMP HeavyMachineGunPod

HMRC HerMajesty’sRevenueandCustoms

HMRT HeavyMaterial

RecoveryTeam

HMRT HeavyMobileRepairTeamvehicle

HMS HelmetMountedSight

HMS Helmet‐MountedSight

HMS HerMajesty'sShip

HMS HullMountedSonar

HMS Hull‐MountedSet

HMS HumanResourceManage mentSystem

HMSE HAWKMobility,SurvivabilityandEnhancement

HMSO HMStationeryOffice

HMT HerMajesty'sTreasury

HMT HMTreasury

HMT(RAF) Health MonitoringTeam(RoyalAirForce)

HMTR HighlyMobileTacticalRadar

HMTT HighMobilityTacticalTruck

HMU Helmet‐MountedUnit

HMU HydromechanicalControlUnit

HMU Hydro‐MechanicalUnit

HMY HerMajesty'sYacht

HNA HealthNeedsAnalysis

HNA HostNationAssistance

HNBR HydrogenatedNitrylButylRubber

HNC/D HigherNationalCertificate/Diploma

Acronym LongTitle

HNCS HeadoftheNavalCalibrationService

HNLMS HerNetherlandsMajesty'Ship

HNMOS HeterojunctionNMOS

HNVS HelicopterNightVisionSystem

HO HomeOffice

HO HullOutfit

HO HydrographicOffice

HO&CS HeadOffice&CorporateServices

HO/TO Handover/Takeover

HOA HeadsOfAgreement

HOAN HarbourOpsAdminNet(radio)

HOB

 HeightOfBurst

HOD HeadofDepartment

HOD Heads‐OutDisplay

HODA HydrographicOfficeDefenceAgency

HOE HeadOfEstablishment

HOE HolographicOpticalElementtechnology

HOE HomingOverlayExperiment

HOF HeadofFunction

HOFIN HostileFireIndicator

HoFS HealthofFinancialSystems

HOGE HoverOutOfGroundEffect

HOISS Hydrographic

OfficeInformationSystemsStrategy

HOJ HomeOnJam

HOL HighOrderLanguage

HOLD HighOrderLanguageDemonstrator

HOMEMIS HouseManagementInformationSystem(Navy)

HOMS HomingOpticalMissileSystem

HON HelicopterOperationsNet

HOOD HierarchicalObjectOrientedDesign

HOOP HeightOfOperations

HOP HeadOfProfession

HOPS HelmetOpticalPositionSensor

HOPS

 HolidayPlayScheme

HOS HeadofSection

HOS HighOrderSpectral

HOT HarpoonOnboardTrainer

HOT HighOperatingTemperature

HOT High‐subsonicOpticallyTeleguided

HOTAS HandsOnThrottleAndStick

HOTOL HorizontalTake‐OffandLanding

Hov Hovercraft

HOVERS HelicopterOperationalVisualEngagementReal‐timeSimulation

How Howitzer

HOWD Helicopter

ObstacleWarningDevice

HOW‐IO HOllowWave guideIntegratedOptic

HOWLS HostileWeaponsLocationSystem

HOWSHIP Messageindicatingthatstoresarereadyforshippingandaskingfordeliveryinstructions

HP Harpoon

HP HewlettPackard

HP HighPressure

HP HollowPoint

HP HorsePower

Acronym LongTitle

HP(AS) HealthP hysicist(Ashore)

HPA HighPowerAmplifier

HPA HorizontalPlanarArray

HPA‐1 HighPerformanceAbsorber‐1

HPAC HighPressureAirCompressor

HPAG HighPowerAmplifierGroup

HPC HighPerformanceComputing

HPC HighPressureCompressor

HPC HomePostingCell

HPDHR HighPressureDecayHeatRemovalSystem

HPF

 High PerformanceFragmentation

HPFP HighPerformanceFragmentationProjectile

HPG HealthPhysicsGroup

HPG HighPressureGun

HPGL HewlettPackardGraphicalLanguage

HPGM HealthPhysicistGroupManager

HPI HighPowerIlluminator

HPI HighProbabilityofIntercept

HPICS IntegratedFlightandPropulsionControlSystem

HPL HighPowerLaser

HPLB HighPowerLaser

Blinding

HPLC HighPerformanceLiquid Chromatography

HPM HighPowerMicrowave

HPNARC HealthPhysicsNuclearAccidentResponseCourse

HPPI HighPerformanceParallelInterface

HPS HelmetPointingSystem/Sight

HPSW HighPressureSaltWatersystem

HPT Height‐PressureTest

HPT HighPowerTransmissionset

HPT HighPressureTest

HPT HighPressureTurbine

HPTO Higher

ProfessionalandTechnologyOfficer

HPTO HigherProfessionalTechnicalOfficer

HPZ HelicopterProtectedZone

HQ HeadQuarters

HQ Headquarters 

HQAG HeadquartersAdjutantGeneral

HQInf HeadquartersInfantry

HQLAND HeadquartersLandCommand

HQ1 DamageControlHeadquarters

HQAC HeadquartersAirCadets

HQACCS HQAirCadetsComputerSystem

HQAS HQAshoreSystem

HQDG HeadQuartersDevelopmentFacility

HQIMS HeadQuartersInventoryManagementSystem

HQLF HeadquartersLandForces

HQMC HeadquartersModificationCommittee

HQMSS HeadquartersMissionSupportSystem

HQMT HeadQuartersMotorTransport

HQS HealthQualityServices

HQSOA HealthQualityServicesOrganisationalAudit

HQSTC HeadquartersRAFStrikeCommand

HQSTC HeadquartersStrikeCommand

Acronym LongTitle

HQU HeadquartersUnit

Hr Hour

HR HumanResource

HRA HumanReliabilityAssessment

HRBP HumanResourcesBusinessPartner

HRF HeavyRebuildFactory

HRG HemisphericalResonatorGyro

HRH HisorHerRoyalHighness

HRIR HighResolutionInfra‐redRadiometer

HRITS HumanResourcesInformationTechnologyStudy

HRLR HighRepetitionLaserRange

‐finder

HRMS HumanResourcesManagementSystem

HRN HighResolutionNavigationmode

HRP HighRiskPersonnel

HRR HerculesRollingReplacement

HRR HighReadinessReserves

HRR HighResolutionRadar

HRR2 HerculesRollingReplacementtranche2

HRRP HighRangeResolutionProfiling

HRS HorizonReferenceSystem

HRT/HRV RNtrainingsystems/simulators

HS HandlingSquadron

HS

Hardstanding

HS Head‐Steered(FLIRVCS)

HS Hellenic(Greek)Ship

HS HughesStandard

HS OP2HighSecurityOptionofOfficePower2

HSA HazardousSubstancesAuthority

HSA HorizontalSextantAngles

HSAW Health&SafetyAt Work

HSB Hue, Saturati on andBrightness(colourTVsystems)

HSC Health&SafetyCommission

HSC Health

andSafetyCommission

HSC HighSpeedChannel

HSCS HelicopterSubControlShip

HSDB HazardousSubstancesDataBank

HSDB HighSpeedDataBus

HSE Health&SafetyExecutive

HSE HealthandSafetyExecutive

HSE HealthSafetyandEnvironment

HSE/NII HealthandSafetyExecutive/NuclearInstallations

HSEA Health,Safety&EnvironmentalAdvisor

HSF Health

&SafetyFile

HSF HighSeasFiring

HSFLIR Head‐SteeredFLIR

HSI Hardware/SoftwareIntegration

HSI HorizontalSituationIndicator

HSI Hue,SaturationandIntensity

HSI Human‐SystemIntegration

HSIC HighSpeedIntegratedCircuit

HSIS Hazardous Stores InformationSystem

HSM HardStructureMunitions

HSM HierarchicalStorageManagement

Acronym LongTitle

HSO HigherScientificOfficer

HSOG HighSpeedOSLANGateway

HSOS HelicopterStabilisedOptronicSight

HSP HeavyStressPlatform

HSR HullSurveillanceReport

HSRS HighSpeedResettingSwitches

HSS HelicopterSu pportShip

HSS HydrographicSurveySquadron

HSSC Health&Safety SteeringCommittee

HSSI HighSpeedSerialInterface

HSSL Helicopter

Self‐ScreeningLauncher

HSSMO HeadofShipSafetyManagementOffice

HSSS HelicopterSecureSpeechSystem

HSTV HighSurvivabilityTestVehicle

HSWAct HealthandSafetyatWorketcAct1974

HSWA HealthandSafetyatWorkAct

HT HandTools

ht height

HT HighTension

HTADS HelmetTargetAcquisitionand

DesignatingSystem

HTAS HardTargetAttackSubmunition

HTC HardTargetCapability

HTDU HighTemperatureDemonstratorUnit

HTKP Hard‐TargetKillProbability

HTML HyperTextMarkupLanguage

HTML HypertextMark‐upLanguage

HTNS HelicopterTacticalNavigationSystem

HTOVL HorizontalTake‐Off,VerticalLanding

HTP HighTestPeroxide

HTPB Hydroxy‐TerminatedPolybutadiene 

HTR Historical

TransactionRecord

HTS HighTemperatureSuper/Semiconductors

HTSC High‐TemperatureSuperconductor

HTT HeavyTrackedTractor

HTTB HighTechnologyTestBed

HTTP HypertextTransferProtocol

HTTP HypertextTransmissionProtocol

HTTP HypertextTransportProtocol

HTTP‐NG HyperTextTransferProtocol‐NextGeneration

HTTPS SecureHypertextTransmissionProtocol

HTU Hand‐heldTerminalUnit

HTUFT Helicopter

TakenUpFromTrade

HUD Head‐UpDisplay

HUDC Head‐UpDisplayComputer

HUDWAC Head‐UpDisplayandWea ponAimingComputer

HUDWASS Head‐UpDisplayWeapon‐AimingSubsystem

HUM HealthandUsageMonitoring

HUMC HealthandUsageMonitoringComputer

HUMINT HumanIntelligence

HUMS Health&UsageMonitoringSystem

HUMS Healthand

UsageMonitoringSystems

HUSLE HelicopterUnderSlungLoadEquipment

HUSLE HelicopterUnderslungLoadEquipment

Acronym LongTitle

HUSLE HelicopterUnder‐slungLoadEquipment

HUTTS HayesUniversalTowTargetSystem

HV HighVelocity

HV HighVoltageElectricity

HV HyperVelocity

HVAP HighVelocityArmour‐Piercing

HVAPDS‐T HighVelocity,Armour‐Piercing,DiscardingSabot,Tracer

HVAP‐T HighVelocity,Armour‐Pier cing,Tracer

HVAR HighVelocityAircraftRocket



HVBP HighVelocityBallisticProtection

HVD HelmetVisitorDisplay

HVFT HighValueFixedTargets

HVG Hyper‐velocityGun

HVIT HighVolumeInformationTransfer

HVL Hyper‐velocityLauncher

HVM HighVelocityMissile

HVM Hyper‐VelocityMissile

HVMLML HighVelocityMissileLightMobileLauncher

HVME Hull&VibrationMonitoringEquipment

HVME

HullVibrationMonitoringEquipment

HVMS HighVelocityMediumSupportweaponsystem

HVMS HullVibrationMonitoringSystem

HVMS Hyper‐VelocitySupportWeapon

HVMTA HighValueMobileTargetAttack

HVSD HighValueSiteDefence

HVSM HighVelocitySupportWeapon

HVSS HorizontalVoluteSpringSuspension

HVTA HighValueTargetAcquisition

HVTL HighVelocityTransmission

Line

HVTP‐T HighVelocity ,TargetPractice,Tracer

HVU HighValueUnit

HVVI HighVolumeVirtualImpactor

HVY Heavy

HWC HazardousWasteCo‐ordinator

HWIL HardWareIntheLoop

HWST HarbourWeaponSystemTest

HWT HeavyWeightTorpedo

Hyg Hygiene

IofE InspectorateofEstablishments

I&Dea ImprovementandDevelopment

Agency

I&W Indications&Warnings

I.420 ITUISDNInterfaceStandard

I/EO InfraRed/ElectroOptical

I/O Input/Output

I/O Input/Output

IA ImageAnalyst

IA ImmediateAction

IA ImpactAssessment

IA IndividualAugmentees

IA InformationAge

IA InformationArchitecture

IA InformationAssurance

IA IntegrationAuthority

Acronym LongTitle

IA InvestmentAppraisal

IA IrrespirableAtmosphere

IA IssuingAuthority

IA TheIntegrationAuthority

IAAFA Inter‐AmericanAirForcesAcademy

IAB InvestmentAppraisalBoard

IAB InvestmentAppraisalsBoardformallyEAC

IAB InvestmentApprovalsBoard

IAC IntegratedAvionicsComputer

IAC IntelligenceAnalysisCentre

IAC InternalAccountCode

IAC InternalAccounting

Code

IAC InternalAuditCode

IAC InvestmentAppraisalCommittee

IACS IntegratedAvionicsControlSystem

IACS InternationalAssociationofClassificationSocieties

IADB Inter‐AmericanDefenceBoard,USdelegation

IADC Inter‐AmericanDefenceCollege

IADGES IndianAirDefenceGroundEnvironmentSystem

IADM IncrementalAssessmentDemonstrationandManufacture

IADS Iceland AirDefenceSystem

IADS IntegratedAirDefenceSystem

IADT IntegratedAutomaticDetectionandTracking

IAE InstitutefortheAdvancementofEn gineering

IAEA InternationalAtomicEnergyAgency

IAEM InstituteofHigherMilitaryStudies

IAF IndianAirForce

IAFP Inter‐AmericanForcesofPeace

IAFU ImproveAssaultFireUnit

IAFV InfantryArmouredFightingVehicle

IAG Information,

AdviceandGuidance(Partnerships)

IAL Infra‐redAimingLight

IAL InterimAmendmentLeaflet

IALCE InternationalAirliftControlElement

IAM Inertially‐AidedMunitions

IAM InitialApproachMode

IAM InstituteofAdministrativeManagement

IAM InstituteofAviationMedicine

IAMIS InterimArmyManagementInformationSystem

IANEC Inter‐AmericanNuclearEnergyCommittee

IAP Initial

AssessmentPhase

IAPP InternationalAirPollutionPrevention

IAR InformationAssetRegister

IARA Inter‐AlliedReparationAgency

IARC InternationalAviationRegulationCompliance

Iarm InspectorateofArmaments

IARRCIS InterimARRCCommandandInformationSystem

IARRCIS InterimARRCInformationSystem

IAS ImprovedArmourSystem

IAS IndicatedAirSpeed

IAS IntegratedAcousticSensor

IASD Instant

AmmunitionSelectionDevice

IASS InternetAccessSharedServices

Acronym LongTitle

IAT ImageAutomaticTracking

IAT InstallationAcceptanceTest

IATA InternationalAirTransportAssociation

IATD IntegratedAirframeTechnologyDemonstrator

IATI InitialAirTargetIdentification

IATP InformationAssuranceTechnicalProgramme

IATP InstallationAcceptanceTestProcedure

IATP IntegratedAirborneTrackingProgramme

IAU ISDNAccessUnit

IAV InfantryArmouredVehicle

IAW Imagery

AnalysisWorkpoint

IAW Inaccordancewith

IAW IndicationsAndWarning

IB IncendiaryBomb

IB IncidentBoard

Ib pound(s)

IBA InternalBusinessAgreement

IBAHRS InflatableBodyandHeadRestraintSystem

IBC IntegratedBroadbandCommunication s(ATM)

IBCORS IntroductionofBarCodingtoRNSTSSystems

IBDS IntegratedBiologicalDetectionSystem

IBE IndirectBattlefield

Environment

IBEC InternationalBankforEconomicCo‐operation

IBERLANT Iberia‐AtlanticArea

IBERLANT IberianAtlanticCommand

IBG InformalBudgetGrouping

IBIS IntelligenceBriefingandIndexingSystem

IBIT InitiatedBuiltInTest

IBM InternationalBusinessMachines

IBRD InternationalBankforReconstructionandDevelopment

IBS IndustrialBenefitSharing

IBS InformationBusinessService

IBSR

 Individual BattleShooting Range

IBSS Infra‐redBackgroundSensorSurvey

IBT I‐BandTransponder

IBT IntegratedBusinessTeam

IBT IntegratedBusinessTechnologies

IBT Inter‐BaseTransfer

IBTL IntegratedBusinessTeamLeader

IC Iceland

IC InCharge

IC IncidentCommander

IC IndefiniteContract

IC InfluenceCampaign

IC InitialCapability

IC Integrated

Circuit

IC IntelligentCustomer

IC InternalCombustion

IC InternalCommunications

ICA InternationalCommunicationAgency

ICAAS IntegratedControls andAvionicsforAirSuperiority

ICAD IndividualChemicalAgentDetector

ICAD InformationCoherenceAuthorityforDefence

Acronym LongTitle

ICAI IntelligentComputerAssistedCourseware

ICAM IntegratedComputerAssistedManufacturing

ICAO InternationalCivilAviationOrganisation

ICBM InterContinentalBallisticMissile

ICBM Inter‐ContinentalBallisticMissile

ICC InformationCo‐ordinationCentre

ICC InitialConn ectivityCapabilityproject

ICC IntegratedCommunicationsCentre

ICC InterimCAOCCapability

ICCE IcelandCommandandControlEnhancement



ICCP ImpressedCurrentCathodeProtection

ICCP ImprovedComputerControlPanel

ICCRTS InternationalCommandandControl,ResearchandTechnologySymposium

ICCS Integrated/ImprovedCommandandControlSystem

ICCS IntegratedCommandandControlSystem

ICCS IUKADGECommandandControlSystem

ICD InterfaceControlDocument

ICDO InternationalCivilDefenceOrganisation

ICDS Integrated

ControlandDisplaySystem

ICDS IntegratedCorporateDatabaseSystem

ICDU IntegratedControlandDisplayUnit

ICE IdentificationAndCommunicationEquipmentIPT

ICE ImprovedCombatEfficiency

ICE ImprovingClinicalEffectiveness

ICE InstantCamouflageEnvelope

ICE InterferenceCancellingEquipment

ICE InternalCombustionEngine

ICE InternalCom municationsExchange

ICEROCC IcelandRegionalOperationsControlCentre



ICF Intelli gentCustomerFacility

ICFG InformationCoherenceFrameworkGroup

ICFP IntegratedCostForecastingPanel

ICG IntelligenceCollectionGroup

ICGF IntelligentComputerGeneratedForces

ICHOTS InterimCorporateHeadquartersOfficeTechnologySystem

ICI Inter‐CarrierInterfaces(ATM)

ICIP IntermediateCIP

ICIS ImperialCollegeImpactSimulator

ICJ InternationalCourtofJustice

ICL Initial

ContactLink

ICM ImprovedConventionalMunition

ICM ImprovedConventionalMunitions

ICM IntercontinentalMissile

ICMBB ImprovedCo nventionalMunitions,BaseBleed

ICMS IntegratedCountermeasuresSuite

ICN IllustrationControlNumber

ICNS IntegratedCommunications/NavigationSystem

ICOG InternationalCooperativeOpportunitiesGroup

ICOM IntegratedCOMSECSINCGARS

ICON IntegrationContract

ICON IntelligenceCommunicationsOperationsNode

ICP

 IncidentControlPoint

ICP InstrumentCalibrationProcedur e

Acronym LongTitle

ICP InventoryControlPoint

ICR IntelligentCharacterRecognition

ICR IntercooledRecuperatedengine

ICR Inter‐CooledRegenerative (marinegasturbine)

ICRC InternationalCommitteeoftheRedCross

ICS Information& Commun icationServices 

ICS InformationandCommunicationServices

ICS InformationandCommunicationsServices 

ICS InformationCommunicationsSystem(Nottobe

confusedwithCIS)

ICS IntegratedCommunicationsSystem

ICS IntercommunicationsSystem

ICS Internal CountermeasuresSet

ICSCOEIA InformationandCommunicationServicesCombinedOperationalEffectivenessandInvestment

Appraisal

ICSS ImprovedCo mputer SightingSystem

ICSS InformationandCommunicationssystemSupport

ICSS IntegratedCommunicationsSwitchingSystem

ICSU Interna tionalCouncilofScientificUnions

ICT Information

andCommunicationsTechnology

ICT InformationCommunicationsTechnology

ICT‐IFP InformationandCommunicationTechnology‐IntroductionForPractitioners

ICU IndicatorControlUnit

ICU InterfaceConverterUnit

ICV InfantryCombatVehicle

ICW IndividualCombatWeapon

ICW InteractiveCourseware

ICW InterruptedContinuousWave

ICWAR ImprovedContinuousWaveAcquisitionRadar

ICWG InterfaceControlWorkingGroup

ICY

 InterChangeabilitY

ID Identification

ID Identity

ID InsideDiameter

ID IntelligenceDepartment

ID InterfaceDevices

ID InterfaceDiagram

ID&C InstallationDesignandConversion

ID&A Identification&Authentication

IDA IndependentDesignAuthority

IDA InstallationDesignAuthority

IDA InstituteforDefenceAnalysis

IDA InternationalDevelopmentAssociation

IDACS IntegratedDigitalAudioControl

System

IDAHEX DefenceStaffCollegeHighLevelWargameFacility

IdAM IdentityandAccessManagement

IDAS IntegratedDefensiveAidsSystem

IDAS IntegratedDesignAutomationSystem

IDAS InternationalDangerandDisasterAssistance

IDB IntegratedDataBase

IDC IMPACTDataCell(accidentrecordingandstatistics)

IDC InDueCourse

IDC InnerDeadCentre

IDC Insulation

DisplacementConnector

Acronym LongTitle

IDC IntrinsicallyDampedComposites

IDCA IntegratedDetectorandCoolingAssembly

IDCT InitialDetectionandClassificationTrainer

IDD InterfaceDesignDocument

IDDU IntegratedDe‐ice,De‐rotationUnit

IDE IntelligentDriveElectronics

IDEA InternationalDefenceEquipmentandAerospaceExhibition

IDEAL InteractiveDatabaseEditorAndLinker

IDEAS InternationalDefenceEnterprise

ArchitectureSpecification

IDEF IntegratedComputerAidedDEFinition

IDEF IntegratedDefinitionforFunctionalModelling

IDEF InternationalDefenceIndustryandCivilAviation

IDEM InternationalDefenceMarketShow

IDES IntegratedDebrisEvolutionSuiteorIn‐orbitDebrisEnvironmentSoftware

IDEX InternationalDefenceExhibition 

IDF IcelandDefenceForce

IDF InstallationDataForm

IDF Instantaneous

DirectionFinder

IDF IntelligenceDefenceFighter

IDF IsraeliDefenceForces

IDHS IntelligenceDataHandlingSystem

IDL InterfaceDefinitionLanguage

IDL InternationalDataLink

IDLH ImmediatelyDangeroustoLifeorHealth

IdM IdentityManagement

IDM ImpactDelayModule

IDM ImprovedDataModem

IDM IntrinsicallyDampedMaterial

IDMS IntegratedDocumentManagementSystem

IDMSX

 IntegratedDatabaseManagementSystem

IDP IndividualDevelopmentProgramme

IDP InternallyDisplacedPersonnel

IDPF InterimDe‐PermingFacility

IDQ ItemDemandQualifier

IDR ItemDataRecord

IDRIS IntegratedDefectReportingInformationSystem

IDS InformationDistribution andSwitchingsystem

IDS InformationDistribution System

IDS Infra‐RedDetection Set

IDS IntegratedDesignSupport

system

IDS IntegratedDisplaySet

IDS InterdictorStrike

IDS InterimDefenceStandard

IDS InternationalDevelopmentStrategy

IDS IntruderDetectorSystem

IDSG InformationDimensionSteeringGroup

IDSG‐X InformationDimensionSteeringGroup‐Extended

IDSS IntegratedDiagnosticSupportsystem

IDSTATUS IdentificationandStatus

IDT IdentificationandTracking

IDT IndoorTrainer

IDT InternationalDefence

Training

IDT InterventionDelayTime

Acronym LongTitle

IDVLS Integrally‐DuctedVerticalLaunchedSystem

IDW Individual Defence Weapon

IE InputEfficiency

IE InspectorofExplosives

IE(DE&S) InspectorofExplosives(DefenceEquipment&Support)

IE(DLO) InspectorofExplosives(DefenceLogisti cs Organisation)

IEREG InformationEnvironmentRegulatoryExecutiveGroup

IEA IncidentalExpensesAllowance

IEA InformationExchange

Agreement

IEA InternationalEnergyAgency

IEBW IgnitorExplodingBridgeWire(EED)

IEC InternationalElectro‐technicalCommission

IECCA InterEstablishmentCommitteeonComputerApplications

IECCA InterEstablishmentCo‐ordinatingCommitteeonADP

IED ImprovisedExplosiveDevice

IED IntegratedElectricDrive

IEDD ImprovisedExplosiveDeviceDisposal

IEDDTF ImprovisedExplosiveDeviceTask

Force

IEDX ImprovisedExplosiveDevice(i.e.terroristbomb)Exercise

IEE InstituteofElectricalEngineers

IEE InstituteofElectronicandElectricalEngineers(UK)

IEE InstitutionofElectricalEngineers

IEE InstitutionofElectricalEngineers(UK)

IEEE InstituteofElectrical&ElectronicEngineers

IEEE InstituteofElectricalandElectronicsEngineering

IEEE InstituteofElectronic

andElectricalEngineers(US)

IEEE InstitutionofElectricalandElectronicEngineers

IEEIE InstitutionofElectronicsandElectricalIncorporatedEngineers

IEF InformationEngineeringFacility

IEF IntelligenceExploitationFacility

IEM IonExchangeMembranes

IEMATS ImprovedEmergencyMessageAutomationTransmissionSystem

IEMEMC Instruments,ElectricalandMiscellaneousEquipment

IEMS InstallationEquipmentManagementSy stem

IENG

IncorporatedEngineer

IEP InformationExchangeProgrammeUK/US

IEP InformationExchangeProject

IEPB InformationExchangeProject‐Bilateral

IEPG IndependentEuropeanProgrammeGroup

IER InformationExchangeRequirement(s)

IER InstituteforEmploymentResearch,UniversityofWarwick

IER(Civ) InspectorofExplosivesandRanges(Civilian)(formerl yE&RSS(Civ))

IERC InternationalEvo‐TechnologyResearchCentre@CranfieldUniversity



IERE InstitutionofElectronicandRadioEngineers

IERO IndividualEducationandResettlementOfficer

IERWITS InitialEntryRotary‐WingIntegratedTrainingSystem

IES ImageEnhancementSystem

IES InstituteofEmploymentStudies

IETDS InteractiveElectronicTrainingDeliverySystem

IETF InternetEngineeringTaskForce

IETM IntegratedElectronicTechnicalManual

IETM InteractiveElectronicTechnical

Manuals

IETM InteractiveElectronicTrainingManual

Acronym LongTitle

IETMVP InteractiveElectronicTrainingManualViewPackage

IETP Integrated ElectronicTechnical Publication

IETP InteractiveElectronicTechnicalPublications

IETP‐D IntegratedElectronicTechnicalPublication‐Data

IETP‐I IntegratedElectronicTechnicalPublication‐Integrated

IETP‐L IntegratedElectronicTechnicalPublication‐Linear

IEU InterfaceElectronicsUnit

IEW IntegratedElectronicWarfare

IEW Intelligence

/ElectronicWarfare

IEWCS IntelligenceandElectronicWarfareCommonSensors

IF InstrumentFlying

IF IntensiveFlying(RoyalNavy)

IF/FCS IntegratedFire/FlightControlSystem

IFA InternationalFinanceAdviser

IFAC InformationFusionArchitectures&Coordination

IFANS InstituteofForeignAffairsandNationalSecurity

IFB InvitationForBid

IFC InterFaceCertificate

IFCS ImprovedFireControlSystem

IFCS IntegratedFireControlSystem

IFD IntegratedFeasibilityDemonstrations

IFD InterFaceDocument

IFEP Integrated FullElectricPropulsion

IFF IdentificationFriendorFoe

IFF IdentificationFriendorFoesystem

IFF ImageorInterchangeFileFormat

IFF InterrogationFriendorFoe

IFL InternationalFrequencyList

IFM ImprovedFrequency

Modulated

IFM InstantaneousFrequencyMeasurement

IFM InstantaneousFrequencyMeter

IFM/SHR IFMSuperheterodyneReceiver

IFMCS IntegratedFireand Mano euvreControlSystem

IFMU IntegratedFlightManagementUnit

IFOBL In‐FlightOperableBombLock

IFOR Implemen tationForce

IFPA IndirectFirePrecisionAttack

IFPC IntegratedFlightandPropulsionControl

IFPG InternationalFrequencyPlanningGroup 

IFR InstrumentFlightRules

IFREP In‐FlightREPort

IFS IndirectFireSimulator

IFS IndirectFireSupport

IFS InspectorofFlightSafety

IFS InspectorateofFlightSafety(USAF,RoyalAirForce)

IFS InterFaceSpecification

IFS IteratedFunctionSystem

IFT IndirectFireTrainer

IFT InstructorFlownTarget

IFT InternationalFlightTest

IFV Infantry

FightingVehicle

IFVCM InfantryFightingVehiclewithIntegratedCountermeasures

IFWES IndirectFireWeaponEffectSimulation

Acronym LongTitle

IG ImageGenerator

IG IndustrialGrade

IG InitialGate

IG InstructorofGunnery(RoyalAirForce)

IGB InnerGermanBorder

IGBC Initial GateBusinessCase

IGC Inter‐Governmental Conference

IGC InterimGunneryComputer

IGDS IntegratedGraduateDevelopmentScheme

IGE InGroundEffect

IGE InstrumentationGraphicsEnvironment

IGES Initial

GraphicsExchangeSpecification

IGMDP IntegratedGuidedMissileDevelopmentProgramme

IGMR InternationalGuns, MissilesAndRockets

IGN Ignition

IGOR InterceptGroundOpticalRecorder

IGP InstallationGuidancePackage

IGP InteriorGatewayProtocol

IGRP InteriorGatewayRoutingProtocol

IGS InternalGunSystem

IGS InternetGatewayService

IGT IdeasGenerationTemplate

IGTD InertialGuidance

TechnologyDemonstration 

IGW InfantryGuidedWeapons

IHADSS IntegratedHelmetAndDisplaySightingSystem

IHAS IntegratedHelicopterAttackSystem

IHAWK ImprovedHAWK

IHB InHouseBid

IHB In‐HouseBid

IHDG IntegratedHardeningDesignGuide

IHE ImprovedHighExplosive

IHE InsensitiveHighExplosive

IHFR ImprovedHFRadioprogramme

IHLB IntermediateHigherLevel

Budget

IHM Information HandlingModel

IHPG IntegratedHardeningPolicyGroup

IHPI ImprovedHighPowerIllumination

IHS IntegratedHeadgearSub‐system

IHSC InternationalHeadquarters andSupportCommand,SHAPE

IHSS ImprovedHelmetSightSystem

IHU IntegratedHelmetUnit

iHub InformationHub

II ImageIntensification

II ImageIntensifier

II InstallationandInspection

II

InstallationInspection

IIA ItemsInAid(MRPII)

IIDS IntegratedInstrumentationDisplaySystem

IIEGR InstituteofIndustrialExhibitions

IIF IntelligentImpactFuze

IIGF ImperialIranianGroundForces

IIMEF IIMarineExpeditionaryForce

IIN ItemIdentityNumber

Acronym LongTitle

IIP InvestorsinPeople

IIR ImagingInfraRed

IIR ImagingInfraRed

IIR Infra‐redImagingRadar

IIRA IntegratedInertialReferenceAssembly

IIRS InstrumentInertialReferenceSet

IIS InformationInterchangeSpecification

IIS IntegratedInstrumentSystem

IIS InternetInformationServer

IISA Intelli genceInformationServicesEnhancementprogramme

IISI IntegratedInformationSystems

Infrastructure

IISS InternationalInstituteforStrategicStudies

IITI IITResearchInstitute

IJMS InterimJointMessageSystem

IJVC InternationalJointVentureCompany

IKAT InteractiveKeyboardAndTerminal

IKBS IntelligentKnowledgeBasedSystems

IKBS IntelligentKnowledgeBasedSystems,seeKBS.

IKBS IntelligentKnowledge‐BasedSystems

IKM Information &KnowledgeManagement

IKW Intercept

andKillWeapon

ILA IndividualLearningAccount

ILAAS IntegratedLowAltitudeAttack Subsystem

ILAC InternationalLaboratoryAccreditationCooperation

ILAD InnerLayerAirDefencesystem

ILAs IndividualLearningAccounts

ILBM Inter‐LeavedBitMap

ILC InteractiveLearningCentre

ILCS InternationalLogisticsCommunicationsSystem

ILD IndexLinkDiagram

ILF InteractiveLearningFacility

ILG

 Industrial Liai sonGroup

ILG InternationalLogisticsGroup

illum illuminating

ILM ImmobilisedLiquidMembranes

ILMP IntegratedLandManagementPlan

ILMS InnerLayerMineSystem

ILMS InnerLayerMissileSystem

ILO InitialLoadOut

ILO InternationalLabourOrganisation

ILOA InterconnectionLetterOfAgreement

ILOC Integrated LogisticsOperationsCentre

ILPF IsentropicLightPiston

Facility

ILR IndividualLearning Record

ILS InstrumentLogisticsSupport Management

ILS&PCG IntegratedLogisticSupport&PolicyCoordination

ILSM IntegratedLogisticSupportManagement

ILSM IntegratedLogisticsSupportManager

ILSMR IntegratedLogisticSupportManagementReview

ILSMT IntegratedLogisticSupportManagementTeam

ILSN IntegratedLogisticSupportNumber

ILSP ILSPlan

ILSP IntegratedLogisticSupport

Plan

Acronym LongTitle

ILSST ILSSupportTeam

ILSTWG ILSTechnicalWorkingGroup

IM InformationManagement

IM InformationManager

IM InfosecMemorandum

IM InfrastructureManagement

IM InsensitiveMunition

IM InsensitiveMunitions

IM Intramural

IM&TE Inspection,Measuring&TestEquipment

IMA IntegratedModularAvionics

IMA IntegratedModularAvionics/Architectures

IMAAWS InfantryMan‐Portable

Anti‐armour/AssaultWeaponSystem

IMAGE ImageryAndGeospatialSystems

IMAIS IntegratedMagneticandAcousticInfluenceSweep

IMARCCIS InterimMARitimeCCIS

IMAT InformationManagementAndTechnology

IMB InterfaceMonitorBox

IMC InstrumentMeteorologicalConditions

IMCO Inter‐Governmental MaritimeConsultativeOrganisation

IMDC InternationalMaritimeDangerousgoodsCode

IMDEX InternationalMaritime

DefenceExhibition

IMDG InternationalMaritimeDangerousGoods

IME InstituteofMakersofExplosives

IME InstitutionofManufacturingEngineers

IMECH InstitutionofMechanicalEngineers

IMET InternationalMilitaryEducationandTraining

IMEWS IntegratedMissile EarlyWarningSystem

IMF InternationalMarineFrequency

IMF InternationalMonetaryFund

IMG Imagefileformat

IMG InterManagementGroup



IMI IndividualManagementItem

IMI InstallationMaintenanceInstruction

IMICS IntegratedMine‐huntingCombatSystem

IMINT ImageryIntelligence

IMIS InstitutefortheManagementofInformationSystems

IMK IncreasedManoeuvrabilityKit

IMM InternationalMaritimeBandVHF

IMMLC ImprovedMediumMobilityLoadClass

IMMM InformationManagementMaturityModel

IMMRG InformationManagemen tMetadataReference

Group

IMNW InjectedMinorNewWorks

IMO InternationalMaritimeOrganisation

IMO InternationalMeteorologicalOrganisation

IMOC InventoryManagementOperatingCentre

IMOP IntentionalModulationOnPulse

Imp Imperial

IMP InfantryMineProject

IMP IntelligenceManagementPlan

IMP InternationalMissileProliferation

IMPA IntelligentMulti‐PortAdapter

IMPAC IntegratedMessageProcessingAndCommunicationssystem

Acronym LongTitle

IMPACT Industry&MODProgrammetoAccelerateCALSImplementationToday

IMPACT Trafficaccident‐reportingsystem

IMPDS ImprovedMi ssilePointDefenceSystem

IMRS IntegratedMonitoringandRecordingSystem

IMS InertialMeasurementSystem

IMS InitialMaintenanceSpares

IMS InstructionalManagementSystem

IMS IntegratedMissionSupport

IMS IntegratedMissionSystem

IMS

 IntegratedMultiplexSystem

IMS IntelligentManufacturingSystems

IMS InternalMinuteSheet

IMS InternationalMaritimeStaff(NATOHQ)

IMS InternationalMilitaryServices

IMS InternationalMilitaryStaff

IMS IonMobilitySpectrometer

IMS IonMobilitySpectrometry

IMSA IntelligenceMultipleSourceanalysis

IMSE ImprovedMobileSubscriberEquipment

IMSS IntegratedMulti‐SensorSystem

IMT International

MilitaryTribunal

IMTS InteractiveModularTrainingSystem

IMU InertialMeasurementUnit

In GPSSatelliteIdentificationNumber

IN Inch

in inch(es)

IN InertialNavigator

IN RequestforINformationwithinanOperationalRequirement

INA IntegratedNetworkArchitecture

INAS IntegratedNav/AttackSystem

INAS IntegratedNavigation/AttackSystem

Inb'd Inboard

INC InsertableNuclearComponent



INC ItemNameCode

INCA IntegratedNuclearCommunicationsAssessment

INCB InternationalNarcoticsControlBoard

INCOSE InternationalCouncilonSystemsEngineering

INDEPOL InformationDefence&Police

INDEX IndependentExercise

INEWS IntegratedElectronicWarfareSystem

INF Intermediate‐rangeNuclearForces(treaty)

InfoOps InformationOperations

Infosec ElectronicInformationSystemsSecurity

INFOSEC Information

Security

INFOTERM InternationalInformationCentreforTechnology

Infra Infrastructur e

INIS InternationalNuclearInformationSystem

INLA IrishNationalLiberationArmy

INM InstituteofNavalMedicine

INMARSAT InternationalMarineSatellite

INMARSAT INternationalMARitimeSATellite

INMARSAT InternationalMaritimeSatelliteOrganisation

INO InspectorNavalOrdnance

Acronym LongTitle

INP Integrated NavigationProcessor

INR InitialNuclearRadiation

INR ISTARNeedsRepository

INS InertialNavigationSystem

INSAA InstructionsforServiceAttachésandAdvisers

INSAS IndianSmallArmsSystem

INSCOM IntelligenceandSecurityCommand(USArmy)

InspShD InspectorofShipsDiving

INSPEC InformationServicesforthePhysicsand

EngineeringCommunities

INT Intelligence

INTACS IntegratedTacticalCommunicationsStudy

INTELSAT InternationalTelecommunicationsSatelliteOrganisation

INTELSAT InternationalTelecommunicationsSatellites

INTERPOL InternationalCriminalPoliceOrganisation

INTREP IntelligenceReport

INTSUM INTelligenceSUMmary

INU InertialNavigationUnit

INVAL InternalValidation

INVD InfantryNightVisionDevices

InvOpt InventoryOptimisation

IO IdentificationOfficer

IO InspectingOfficer

IO IntelligenceOfficer

IOC InitialOperationalCapability

IOC IntergovernmentalOceanographicCommission

IOC InterimOperatingCapability

IOC InterimOperationalCapability

IoD InstituteofDirectors

IOE IrregularOuterEdge

IOM Inter‐Organisa tional Messaging

ION InputandOutputNode

IONDS IntegratedOperationalNuclearDetectionSystem

IOR ImmediateOperationalRequirement

IOS Instructor/OperatorStation

IOS Integrated

ObservationSystem

IOS Interi mOperationsSystem

IOT IntegralOperatorTrainer

IOTE InitialOperationalTestandEvaluation

IOU InterimOPCONUpdate

IP IdentifiedProject

IP ImaginaryPole

IP InServicePhase(WhenrelatedtotheCADMID/CADMITcycle)

IP IndustrialParticipation

IP IndustrialPartners

IP InitialPoint

IP InitialPressure

IP InitialProvisioning

IP InitialPurchase

IP InjuredPerson

IP IntermediateProcessor

IP InternetProtocol

IP InventoryPlanning

IPaddress Internetprotocoladdress

Acronym LongTitle

IPA ImageryProductArchive

IPA IndiaPaleAle

IPA InformationProcessingArchitecture

IPA InterimPlanningAssumption

IPA InternationalPharmaceuticalAbstracts

IPADS ImprovedProcessingAndDisplaySystem

IPAR ImprovedPulseAcquisitionRadar

IPAS IntegratedPressurisedAirSystem

IPAT InertialPointingAidedTracking

IPB IntelligencePreparationoftheBattlefield

IPC

 IllustratedPartsCatalogue

IPC InitialProvisioningCommi ttee

IPC Integrated PollutionControl

IPCP ImprovedCo mmandPost

IPD ImprovedPointDefence

IPD InitialProductionDelivery

IPD InstituteofPersonnelandDevelopment

IPD InstituteofPersonnelDevelopment

IPDMS ImprovedPointDefenceMissileSystem

IPE ImageProcessingEquipment

IPE IndividualProtectionEquipment 

IPE Individual

ProtectiveEquipment

IPE IndividualProtectiveEquipment(NBC)

IPE IntegralProtectiveEntrances

IPF InitialProductionFacility

IPI Intelli gentPeripheralInterface

IPI InterceptPatternforIdentification

IPI Internal ProcedureInstruction

IPK IndividualProtectionKit

IPL InitialProvisioningList

IPL InterruptPriorityLevel

IPLO IrishPeople'sLiberationArmy

IPM IntegratedPropulsionModule

IPM Interpersonal

Message

IPM InterPersonalMessaging

IPME IntegratedPerformanceModellingEnvir onment

IPMP Inter‐PatrolmaintenancePeriod

IPMS InstitutionofProfessionals,ManagersandSpecialists

IPMS IntegratedPlatformManagementSystem

IPMS InterPersonalMessagingService

IPMT IntegratedProjectManagementTeam

IPN IsopropylNitrate

IPng InternetProtocolNextGeneration

IPO Interna tionalProgrammeOffice

IPP Independent

PostingPoint

IPPC IntegratedPollutionPreventionandControl

IPPN InitialProvisioningPartNumber

IPR IndependentPeerReview

IPR IndustrialPropertyRights

IPR In‐ProcessReview

IPR IntellectualPropertyRights

IPR IntellectualPropertyRights(Copyrightetc.)

IPR InternalPublicRelations

Acronym LongTitle

IPS InletParticleSeparator

IPS InternetProtocolServer

IPS IonPropulsionSystem

IPSA InteractivePowerSystemAnalysis

IPSAT IdentifiablePartSerialisationandTracking

IPSC InternationalPracticalShootingConfederation

IPSE IntegratedProjectSupportEnvironment

IPSec InternetProtocolSecurity

IPSM InstituteofPhysicalSciencesinMedicine

IPSS IcePenetratingSensor

System

IPSS InitialProvisioningSuppor tSystem

IPT InformationProcessingTechniques

IPT IntegratedProcurementTeam

IPT IntegratedProjectTeam

IPT IntegrationProjectTeam

IPT IntelligentProcedureTrainer

IPTL IntegratedProjectTeamLeader

IPTM InstituteofPathologyandTropicalMedicine

IPTS InternationalPistolTargetSystem

IPU InterfaceProcessorUnit

IPV IcePatrol

Vessel

IPV IndustrialPrimeVendor

IPv6 Intern etProtocolversion6

IPX InternetPackageExchange

IQ IntelligenceQuotient

IQD InsideQuantityDistance

IR IndividualReinforcement

IR IndustrialRelations

IR InfraRed

IR Infra‐RedElectromagneticRadiation

IR InlandRevenue

IR InstrumentRating

IR InsulationResistance

IR IntelligenceRequest

IR&D IndependentResearchand

Development

IR/EO Infra‐Red/Electro‐Optical

IRA InertialReferenceAssembly

IRA InstrumentRatingAllowance

IRA InventoryRecordAccuracy

IRA IrishRepublicanArmy

IRAN InspectandRepairasNecessary

I‐RAP Infra‐RedAugmentedProjectile

IRAS Infra‐RedAlertingSystem

IRAS Interdiction/ReconnaissanceAttackSystem

IRAWS Infra‐RedAttack

WeaponSystem

IRB ImprovedRibbonBridge

IRB IrishRepublicanBrotherhood

IRBM Interm ediateRangeBallisticMissile

IRC Inflatable RubberCrafts

IRC InternationalResearchCollaboration

IRCCD Infra‐RedCharge‐CoupledDevice

IRCCM Infra‐RedCounterCountermeasures

IRCM InfraRedCounterMeasures

Acronym LongTitle

IRCM InfraRedCounterMeasure

IRCM Infra‐RedCounterMeasures

IRCS Intrusion‐ResistantCommunicationsSystem

IRDEL IndirectResourceDepartmental ExpenditureLimit

IRDF Infra‐RedDirection Finding

IRDS InformationResourceDictionaryStandard

IRDS InformationResourceDictionarySystems

IRDS Infra‐RedDetectingSet

IRDSC InfosecResearch&DevelopmentCo‐ordinationSub

‐Committee

IRDU Infra‐RedDetectionUnit

IRE InstrumentRatingExaminer

IRESSRC ImplementationoftheRAFCSSEDSSecurityStudyRecommendationsCommittee

IREW Infra‐RedElectronicWarfare

IREWS Infra‐RedElectronicWarfareSystem

IREX Infra‐redsignaturepredicationmod el

IRF ImmediateReactionForce

IRF(A) ImmediateReactionForce(Air)

IRF(L) ImmediateReactionForce

(Land)

IRF(M) ImmediateReactionForce(Maritime)

IRFIS InertialReferencedFlightInspectionSystem

IRFNA InhibitedRedFuningNitricAcid

IRG ImmediateReplenishmentGroup

IRGW Infra‐RedGuidedWeapons

IRI InstrumentRatingInstructor

IRICS InterimReciprocalInformationandConsultationSystem

IRIS IncidentReportingInformationSystem

IRIS Infra‐RedImagingSystem

IRIS IntegratedRadar

ImagingSystem

IRJ Infra‐RedJammer

IRL InterfaceReferenceList

IRLS InfraRedLineScanner

IRLS Infra‐RedLineScan

IRMS IntegratedRadioManagementSystem

IRMWS Infra‐RedMissileWarningSubsystemprogramme

IRNF IntermediateRangeNuclearForces

IRO InspectionRejectionOrder

IRO Inspection‐RejectionOpenitem

IROF ImprovedRat eOf

Fire

IRP IndividualResettlementPreparation

IRQ InformationRequestQuestionnaire

IRQ Interruptrequest

IRR ImmediateReadinessReserve

IRR Infra‐RedRadiation

IRR InfraredReflecting

IRR IntegralRocket/Ramjet

IRR IntegratedRadioRoom

IRR InternalRateofReturn

IRR PaintInfra‐RedReflectingPaint

IR‐RAP Infra‐Red/RadarAugmentedProjectile



IRROLA InflatableRadar‐ReflectiveOpticalLocationAid

IRRS Infra‐RedReconnaissanceSystem

IRS ImprovedRadarSimulator

IRS InertialReferenceSystem

Acronym LongTitle

IRS InterfaceRequirementsSpecifica tion

IRSF IRSimulationFacility

IRSI IndependentRangeSafetyInspectors

IRSM Infra‐RedSurv eillanceMeasures

IRSP IRSceneProjector

IRSS Infra‐RedSearchSet

IRST Infra‐RedSearchandTrack

IRST InfraRedSearch‐and‐Track

IRSTD Infra‐RedSearchandTargetDesignation

IRT InstrumentRating

Test

IRTC IndividualResettlementTrainingCosts

IRTH Infra‐RedTerminalSimulator

IRTS Integra tedRadiationTransportSuite

IRU InertialReferenceUnit

IRV ImprovedRecoveryVehicle

IRVAT Infra‐RedVideo AutomaticTracking

IRWR Infra‐RedWarningReceiver

IS InformationSystem

IS InformationSystems

IS IntermediateSystem

IS InternalSecurity

IS InternationalStaff

IS InternationalStandard

IS3 IncentivisedSparesSupportScheme

ISA IndependentSafetyAudit

ISA IndependentSafetyAuditor

ISA IndustryStandardArchitecture

ISA IndustryStandardArchitecture(BusSystem)

ISA InitialSiteAcceptance

ISA InstructionSetArchitecture

ISA IntegratedSystems &Applications

ISA InternationalStandardAtmosphere

ISA InternetSecurityAssociation

ISAC InterimSternArc

Clearance

ISADS IntegratedStrapdownAirDataSystem

ISAF InternationalSecurityAssistanceForce

ISAKMP InternetSecurityAssociationandKeyManagementProtocol

ISAPI InternetServerApplicationProgrammingInterface

ISAQ InterimStatementofAirworthinessQualification

ISAR InverseSyntheticApertureRadar

ISAT IntensifiedStandardAlternatingTemperature

ISAU IgnitionandSafetyandArmingUnit

ISB

IndependentSideBand

ISB IndependentSideBand(radio)

ISBN InternationalStandardBookNumber

ISC IncidentSentencingCommittee

ISC IndependentSchoolsCouncil

ISC InfantrySectionCarrier

ISC InformationSkillsandCompetences

ISC IntercommunicationsSetControl

ISCOMFAR IslandCommander,TheFaros 

ISCOMICE IslandCommander,Iceland

ISCS IntegratedSubmarineCombatSystem

Acronym LongTitle

ISD In‐ServiceData

ISD In‐ServiceDate

ISD InstructionalSystemDesign

ISD InstructionalSystems Development

ISD/IOC InServiceDate/InitialOperationalCapability

ISDN IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork

ISDN IntegratedSy stemsDigitalNetwork

ISDS Ice&SnowDetectionSystem

ISDS ImageSwitchingandDistributionSystem

ISDS IRCMself‐defence

System

iSDX GPTPABX

ISE IntermediateStationEquipment

ISEC InformationSystemsExecutiveCommittee

ISES InternationalSolarEnergySociety

ISESP InServiceEquipmentSupportPlan

ISF IntegratedSupportFacility

ISG ImplementationSteering Group

ISG IndustrySteeringGroup

ISG InformationStrategiesGroup

ISG InternalStudiesGroup

ISG InternationalSalesGroup

ISI Information

SystemInfrastructureorIn‐ServiceImprovement

ISI In‐ServiceInspection

ISI Inter‐SymbolInterference

ISIS InstituteofStrategicandInternationalStudiesMalaysia

ISIS LANDIntegratedStaffInformationSystem

ISK InterceptSonar

ISL InitialSystemLoad

ISL InterSatelliteLink

ISLS InterrogationSide‐LobeSuppression

ISM InStoreMaintenance

ISMB InformationSystems

ManagementBoard

ISME InternationalScientificMattersexpert

ISMOR InternationalSymposium ofMilitaryOperationalResearch

ISMS InServiceManagementSystem

ISO Interna tionalStandardsOrganisation

ISO Interna tionalStandardsOrganization

ISOPfP InthespiritofPfP

ISOP Invitationforthesubmissionofproposals

ISOP InvitationtoSubmitOutlineProposal

ISOPS IntegratedStock

Ownership&PricingSystem

ISOR InitialStatementofRequirements

iSOs InformationSupportOfficers

ISOSS IntegratedStaffOfficerSupportSystem

ISP IdealSplashPoint

ISP InServiceProof

ISP Information,Strategy&Policy

ISP IntegratedSupportPlan

ISP InternationalStandardisedProfiles

ISP InternetServiceProvider

ISPL/C IllustratedSparePartsList/Catalogue

ISPM Information

SystemProjectManager

ISPM In‐ServiceProjectManager

Acronym LongTitle

ISQAA In‐ServiceQualityAssuranceAuthority

ISR Identification‐Safety Range

ISR IdentificationSafetyRange

ISR ImageStorageandRetrieval

ISR IntelligenceSurveillanceReconnaissance

ISR Intelligence,Surveillance,Reconnaissance

ISRD In‐ServiceReliabilityDemonstration

ISRM InvertedScanRateModulation

ISRMD InServiceReliabilityandMaintainabilityDemonstration

ISRO IndianSpaceResearch

Organisation

ISRP ImprovedStabilisationReferencePackage

ISS IndividualStudiesSchool

ISS InformationSystems&Services

ISS In‐ServiceSupport

ISS IntegratedSupplySupportandIn‐ServiceSurveillance

ISS InwardShippingStore

ISSA In‐ServiceSupportAgency

ISSC Information SystemStandingCommi ttee

ISSC Information SystemsSteeringCommittee

ISSE IntegrationServicesSupport

Environment

ISSO InformationSystemsSecurityOfficer

ISSP InitialSystemSecurityPolicy

ISSP IntegratedSupplySupportProcedures

ISSR IndependentSecondarySurveillanceRa dar

ISST ICBMSiloSuper‐hardeningTechnology

IST InitialSeaTraining

IST Invite,ShowandTest

ISTAR IntelligenceSurveillanceTargetingAcquisitionandReconnaissance

ISTAR Intelligence,Surveillance,TargetAcquisitionandReconnaissance

ISTDC

 InterServiceTraining andDevelopmentSchool

ISTS InformationSystems(TechnicalServices)

ISU In‐armSuspensionUnit

ISU In‐ServiceUpgrade

ISU IntegratedSightUnit

ISUS IntegratedSupportforUnitsandShips

ISV InternalSecurityVehicle

ISVR Instituteof SoundandVibrationResearch

ISVT IntegratedSe cureVoiceTerminal

ISW InfantrySupport

Weapon

ISYSCON IntegratedSystemControlprogramme(USArmy)

IT IndustrialTechniques

IT InformationTechnology

IT Italy

ITA InterfaceTestAdaptor

ITA2 InternationalTelegraphAlphabetNo2

ITAC IntelligenceThreatAnalysisCentre

ITACS IntegratedTacticalCommandSystem

ITALD ImprovedTacticalAir‐LaunchedDecoy

ITAR Interna tionalTrafficinArmsRegulations

ITAS ImprovedTracking

AdjunctSystem

ITAS IntegratedTestAlignmentSystem

ITB IndustryTrai ningBoard

ITB InformationTechnologyBoard

Acronym LongTitle

ITCE InformationTechnology,Communications&Electronics

ITCM IntegratedTacticalCountermeasures

ITCS IntegratedTargetControlSystems

ITCS IntegratedTrackandControlSystems

ITD(A) IndividualTrainingDirective(Army)

ITDC InformationTechnologyDevelopmentCommittee

ITDM IntegratedTimeDivisionMultiplexing

ITDM IntelligentTimeDivisionMultiplexer

ITDSC InformationTechnologyDevelopmentSub‐Committee

ITDU

 InfantryTrials andDevelopmentUnit

ITE InvoluteThroatandExit(rocketnozzle)

ITEA IntegratedTestEvaluation&AcceptancePlan

ITEAP IntegratedTest,Evaluation&AcceptancePlan

ITEC InformationTechnologyExecutiveCommittee

ITF FrenchTextileInstitute

ITF InstallationTestFiring

ITF IntegrationTestFacility

ITFR IntegrationTestFacilityRig

ITG Inter‐

TierGateway

ITGS IntegratedTrackGuidanceSystem

ITIL InformationTechnologyInfrastructureLi brary

ITL InventoryTransactionListing

ITM IntegratedTechnologyMast

ITMRT InTheatreMaterielResponseTime(alsoreferredtoasCWT)

ITMS IonTrapMassSpectroscopy

ITN InvitationtoNegotiate

ITN ItemTransactionNumber

ITO IndustryTrainingOrganisation

ITO InternationalTrade

Organisation

ITOP InternationalTestOperatingProcedures

ITOW ImprovedTOW

ITOW ImprovedTOWmissile

ITOW ImprovedTubelaunchedOpticaltrackedWireguided

ITOW ImprovedTubelaunchedOptically sightedWireguidedmissile

ITP IntentToPurchase

ITP IntentionToProceed

ITPS InternationalTestPilotsSchool

ITR Integrated‐TechnologyRotor(USArmy)

ITS

InformationTechnologySystem

ITS InitialTrainingSquadron(RoyalAirForce)

ITS InshoreTrainingSquadron

ITS IntegratedTargetSystem

ITS IntelligentTutoringSystem

ITS InteractiveTrainingSystem

ITS InterfaceTestSpecification

ITS InternationalThermalSight

ITS In‐TheatreSponsor

ITS Issue(s)TransactionSummary

ITS ItalianShip

ITSEC InformationTechnologySecurity

ITSEC Information

TechnologySecurityEvaluationCriteria

ITSEC ITSecurityEvaluationCriteria

ITSEM InformationTechnologySecurityEvaluationMethod

Acronym LongTitle

ITSO InformationTechnologySecurityOfficer

ITSR ITStrategyReview

ITSS IntegratedTacticalSurveillanceSystem

ITSSP ITSystemsSupportProfessional

ITSST ITSystemsSupportTechnician

ITST InTheatreSupportTeam

ITT IndoorTrainingTheatre

ITT Inter‐TurbineTemperature

ITT InvitationToTender

ITTR IndoorTrainingTheatreRange

ITU International

TelecommunicationsUnion

ITU‐R InternationalTelecommunicationsUnion(Radio)

ITU‐T InternationalTelecommunicationsUnion(Telecommunications)

ITV ImprovedTOWVehicle

ITV InTransitVisibility

ITW InitialTrainingWing(RoyalAirForce)

IU InterfaceUnit

IUC InstrumentUnderCalibration

IUKADGE ImprovedUKAirDefenceGroundEnvironment(nowUKADGE)

IUKADGE ImprovedUnitedKingdomAir

DefenceGroundEnvironment

IUR ImmediateUseReserve

IUS InertialUpperStage

IUSS IntegratedUnderseaSurveillanceSystem

IUSS IntegratedUnderwaterSurveillanceSystem

IV InteractiveVideo

IV IssueVoucher

IV&V IndependentVerificationandValidation

IVC InformationandVacancyCo‐ordinator

IVCS IntegratedVehicleCommunicationsSystem

IVCS IntegratedVoiceCommunication System

IVD IndirectView

Display

IVD InteractiveVideoDisc

IVDN IntegratedVoiceandDataNetworking

IVDU IntelligentVisualDisplayUnit

IVI InterchangeableVirtualInstrument

IVIM InstrumentedVibrationInsulationModel

IVIS Inter‐VehicularInformationSystem

IVMS IntegratedVehicleManagementSystem

IVPDL Inter‐VehiclePositioningandDataLink

IVSL InstantaneousVSI

IVSN InitialVoiceSwitchedNetwork

IVV InstantaneousVerticalVelocity

IW IndividualWeapon

IW InformationWarfare

IWAC IntegratedWeapon‐AimingSystem

IWC IntegratedWeaponsComplex

IWD IntegratedWeaponDisplay

IWD InteractiveWeaponDisplay

IWESS InfantryWeaponsEffectsSimulationSystem

IWS ImprovedWeaponSystem

IWS InWaterSurvey

IWS IndividualWeaponSight

IWS IntegratedWeaponSystem

Acronym LongTitle

IWSDB IntegratedWeaponSystemDataBase

IWV InstrumentedWar‐weightVariant(Mk24Torpedo)

IX InformationExploitation

IXC IonExchangeColumn

IYM InYearManagement

IZLID Infra‐redLaserIlluminatorDesignator

J joules

J Junior

J/S Jam‐to‐Signalratio

JA JuniorAssistant

JAA JointAirworthinessAuthorities,HQin

theNetherlands

JAA JointAirworthinessAuthority

JAACPUB JointAcousticAnalysisCentrePublication

JAATT JointAirAttackTeamTactics

JAAWSC JointAntiAirWarfareShoreCoordination

JAAWSC JointAnti‐AirWarfareShoreControl(circuit)

JAAWSC JointAnti‐AirWarfareShoreCo‐ordinationNetwork

JAB JointAdvisoryBoard

JAC JointAcceptance

Committee

JAC JointAcousticCentre

JAC JointA irworthiness Committee

JACIG JointArmsControlImplementation Group

JAD JointActionDevelopment

JAD JointApplicationDesign

JAD JointApplicationDevelopment

JADDIN JointAirDefenceDigitalInformationSystem

JADI JapanAssociationofDefenceIndustries

JADTEU JointAirDeliveryTestandEvaluationUnit

JAFE JointAdvanced

FighterEngine

JAG JudgeAdvocateGeneral

JAGO JointAeronauticalandGeospatialOrganisation

JAIEG JointAtomicInformationExchangeGroup

JALO JointAirLandOrganisation

JAMCAT JammerCommunicationsAttachment

JAMES JointAssetManagementandEngineeringSolutions

JAMREP JammingReport

JAN JointArmy,Navy(US)

JANAP JointArmy,NavyandAirForcePublication

JANAP JointArmy,Navy,AirForcePublication

JANNAF JointArmy,Navy,NASAandAirForce(US)

JANSC JointAirNavigationSafetyCommittee

JAP JointAeronauticalProgramme

JAP JointAirPublication

JAPNMS JTIDSAirPlatformNetworkManagementSystem

JAPS JointAdministrativePlanningStaff

JAR JobAppraisalReview

JAR JointAirworthinessRequirement

JAR

 JointAirworthinessRequirements

JARIB JointAirReconnaissanceIntelligenceBoard

JARIC JointAirReconnaissanceIntelligenceCentre

JARIC JointAirReconnaissanceInterpretationCentre

JASDF JapanAirSelfDefenceForce

JASIN JointAir‐SeaInteraction

Acronym LongTitle

JASORS JointAdvancedSpecialOperationsRadioSystem

JASS JointAnti‐SubmarineSchool

JASSM JointAir‐to‐SurfaceStand‐offMissile

JAST JointAdvancedStrikeTechnology

JATCCCS JointAdvancedTacticalC3System

JATE JointAirTransportEstablishment

JATEU JointAirTransportEvaluationUnit

JATF JointAmphibiousTaskForce

JATFOR

 JointAirborneTaskForce

JATO Jet‐AssistedTake‐Off

JATS JammingAnalysisandTransmissionSelection

JAWS JammingAndWarningSystem

JAWS JointAttackWeaponSystems

JBD JointBattlespaceDigitisation

JBD JointBattlespaceDigitization(formerlyDWB)

JBD(M) JointBattlespaceDigitisation(Maritime)

JBIA JointBattlefieldInformationArchitecture

JBMC2 JointBattleManagementCommand

&Control

JBTSE JointandBattlefieldTrainers,SimulationsandSyntheticEnvironments

JBTSSE JointBattlefieldTrainersSimulation&SyntheticEnvironments

JBUSDC JointBrazil‐USDefenceCommission

JC JointCom mander

JC2SP JointCommandandControlSupportProgramme

JC2SS JointCommandandControlSupportSystem

JCA JointCombatAircraft

JCABS JointCockpitAirBag

System

JCALS JointComputer‐aidedAcquisitionandLogisticSupportsystem

J‐CATCH JointCounteringAttackHelicopterprogram

JCB JointCapabilitiesBoard

JCB JointCapabilityBaseline

JCB JointCapabilityBoard

JCB‐X JointCommandBoard‐Extended

JCC JointConsultativeCommittee

JCC JointCryptographicCentre

JCCC JointCasualtyandCompassionateCentre

JCCC

JointCommunicationsControlCentre

JCDB JointConcepts&DoctrineBoard

JCG‐X JointCommandGroup–Extended

JCIC JointComplianceandInspectionCommittee

JCL JobControlLanguage

JCMPO JointCruiseMissileProjectOffice(USAFandNavy)

JCP JobCentrePlus

JCP JointCommandProcess

JCP JointContingencyPlan

JCPS JointCommand

ProcessStudy

JCS JointChiefsofStaff

JCS JointCommandSystem

JCS(Log) JointCommandSystem(Logistics)

JCSI JointCommandSystemsInitiative

JDA JapaneseDefenceAgency

JDAM JointDirectAttackMunition

JDC JointDefenceCapability

JDCC JointDoctrine&ConceptsCommunity

Acronym LongTitle

JDCC JointDoctrineandConceptsCentre

JDCMS JointDataCommunicationsManagementSuite

JDCU JammingDetectionControlUnit

JDF JamaicaDefenceForce

JDFCG JamaicaDefenceForceCoastGuard

JDIS EJointDefenceIntelligenceSupportSystem‐Europe

JDISS JointDefenceIntelligenceSupportservices

JDLC JointDistributedLearningCentre

JDLMO Joint

DataLinkManagementOrganisation

JDN JointDoctrineNote

JDOA JointDesiredOrderofArrival

JDOAST JointDesiredOrderofArrivalTable

JDP JointDoctrinePublication

JDTS JointDemandTrackingSystem

JEB JointEnvironmentalBoard

JECC JointExperimentationCo‐ordinationCommittee

JED JointExperimentationDatabase

JEF JointExperimentationFramework

JEGS Job

EvaluationGradingSupport

JEM JetEngineModulation

JEMU JointEnvironmentalMarketsUnit

Jengo JuniorEngineeringOfficer(RoyalAirForce)

JEOCG JointExerciseObserverControlGroup

JEODC JointEODCell

JEP JointExperimentationProgramme

JESA JointEquipmentSupportAuthority

JESS JointExerciseSupportSystem

JET JointEuropeanTorus

JETDS JointElectronicsTyp e

DesignationSystem

JETI Jobs,EducationandTrainingInformation 

JETs JointEssentialTaskList

JEWC JointElectronicWarfareCentre

JEWG JointExecutiveWorkingGroup

JEZ JezebelPassiveASWSonar

JF2000 JointForce2 000

JFAC JointForceAirComponent

JFACC JointForceAirComponentCommander

JFACHQ JointForceAirComponentHeadquarters

JFACTSU

JointForwardAirControllerTrainingandStandardsUnit

JFAI JointFormalAcceptanceInspection

JFAmphCC JointForceAmphibiousComponentCommander

JFAST JointFlowandAnalysisSystemforTransport

JFC JointFiresCell

JFC JointForceCommander

JFC JointForceCommander(UK)

JFC JointForcesCommander

JFDA(EP) JointForceDevelopmentAgenda(Experimenta tionPriorities)



JFDP JointForceD evelopmentProcess

JFE JointFiresElement

JFET JointForceElementTable

JFET JointForceElementsTable

JFH JointForceHarrier

JFHQ JointForceHeadquarters

Acronym LongTitle

JFHQ JointForcesHeadquarters

JFIT JointFieldInterrogationTeam

JFLCC JointForceLandComponentCommander

JFLogCC JointLogisticComponentCommander

JFLogC JointForceLogisticComponent

JFLogCC JointForceLogisticsComponentCom mander

JFMCC JointForceMaritimeComponentCommander

JFOS JointForceOperationsStaff

JFPG JointForcesPlanningGroup



JFSFCC JointForceSpecialForcesComponentCommander

JFSS Joint(Force)SignalStaff

JFTHQ JointTacticalForceHeadquarters

JGSDF JapanGroundSelf‐DefenceForce

JGTO JointGroundBasedAirDefenceTrainingOrganisation 

JHC JointHelicopterCommand

JHC JointHelicopterControl

JHP JacketedHollowPoint

JHQ JointHeadquarters

JHQ JointHead‐Quarters

JHSU JointHelicopterSupportUnit

JIA JointInformationArchitecture

JIAWG JointIntegratedAvionicsWorkingGroup

JIB JointIntelligenceBureau

JIC JobInformationCard

JIC JobInstructionCard

JIC JointIntelligenceCommittee

JICCC JointInformationandCommuni cationsControlCentre

JIES JointInter‐operabilityEvaluation

JIFDATS Joint‐servicesIn‐FlightDataTransmissionSystem



JIFM JointInformationFlowModel

JIGSAW JointImplementationGroupforSystematicAutomationofWork

JIN JobIdentificationNumber

JINTACS JointInter‐operabilityofTacticalCommandAndControlSystem

JIO JointIntelligenceOrganisation

JIP JointInterfaceProgram

JIPE JointIntelligencePreparationoftheEnvironment

JIPTL JointIntegratedPrioritisedTargetList

JIS

JobInstructionSheet

JIT Just‐In‐Time

JITA JapanIndustrialTechnologyAssociation

JITL JointIntegratedTargetList

JJPTP JointJet‐PilotTrainingProgramme

JLC JointLoadControl

JLC Jordan,LeeandCawsey

JLCC JointLogisticsCo‐ordinationCentre

JLP JointLogisticPlan

JLP JointLogisticPlans 

JLP JointLogisticsPicture

JLSPA

 JointLogisticSustainabilityPlanningAssumption

JMC JointMaritimeConference

JMC JointMaritimeCourse

JMCC JointMariti meControlCentre

JMCC JointMovementCo‐ordinationCommittee

Acronym LongTitle

JMCC JointMovementsCoordinationCentre

JMCIS JointMaritimeCIS

JMDS JointMessageDistributionCentre

JMEA JapanMachineryExportersAssociation

JMEM JointMunitionsEffectivenessManual

JMETL JointMissionEssentialTaskList

JMF JointMaritimeFacility

JMIC JointMaritimeIntelligenceCentre

JMO JointMovementOrder

JMOTS JointMaritimeOperationalTraining

Staff

JMOTS JointMaritimeOperationalTrainingStaffs

JMSA JapanMaritimeSafetyAgency

JMSDF JapanMaritimeSelf‐DefenceForce

JMUSDC JointMexican‐USDefenceCommission

JNCO JuniorNon‐CommissionedOfficer

JnrTech JuniorTechnician

JO JuniorOfficer

JOA JointOperationsArea

JOANNA JOintAirborneNavigatioNandAttack

JOC JointOperationsCentre

JOCC JointOperationalConceptsCommittee

JOCOMEX Joint(inter‐Service)CommunicationsExercise

JOCOMEX JointCommunicationExercise

JOCS JointOperationCommand System

JOCS JointOperationalCommandSystem

JOCS JointOperations Comman dSystem

JOCS JointOperations Comman dSystems

JOG JointOperationsGroup

JOIC JointOperationsIntelligenceCentre

JOP JointOperationalPicture

JOP JuniorOfficer

Pilot

JOSIC JointOceanSurveillanceInformationCentre

JOTS JointOperationalTacticalSystem

JOTS JointOperationsandTacticalSystem

JOTS JointTacticalSystem

JOUST AircraftSystemPerformanceDepartmentBVRAirCombatFacility

JOWOG JOintWOrkingGroup

JP JammingPulse

JPA JointPersonnelAdministration

JPAC JointPersonnelAdministrationCentre

JPAS JointPersonnel

AdministrationSystem(JPASS‐'Study')

JPATS JointPrimaryAircraftTraini ng System

JPEG JointPhotographicExpertGroup

JPEG JointPhotographyExpertGroup

JPEG JointPicturesExpertGroup

JPG JointPlanningGuide

JPI JointPrecisionInterdiction

JPL JetPropulsionLaboratory

JPL JetPropulsionLaboratory,NASA

JPO JointProgramOffice

JPO JointProjectOffice(Project

Horizon)

JPR JointPersonnelRecovery

JPS JointPlanningStaff

Acronym LongTitle

JPTT JuniorOfficerTacticsTeam(USNavy)

JR JuniorRate

JRA JaguarRoverAustralia 

JRA JapaneseRedArmy

JRC JointReconnaissanceCentre

JRC JointRegionalCommand

JRCC JointRescueCoordinationCentre

JRD‐3 JapanReconfigurationandDigitisationProgramPhaseIII

JRDF JointRapidDeploymentForce

JRDH JuniorRating's

DiningHall

JRDM JaguarReferenceDataMigration

JRFL JointRestri ctedFrequencyList

JRI JulesRichardInstruments

JRIMC JointReferenceInformationManagementCapability

JRO JuniorRadioOperator

JRPB JointRadioPropagationBureau

JRR JointRaidReporting

JRRF JointRapidReactionForce

JRs JuniorRatings(LeadingRates&below) 

JRSC Jam‐Resistant

SecureCommunicationsprogramme

JS JuniorSeaman

JSA JobSeekersAllowance

JSATO JointSupportAirTaskingOrganisation

JSB JointServiceBoard

JSB JointSignalBoard

JSC JohnsonSpaceCentre

JSC JointSignalCommittee

JSC JointSteeringCommittee

JSC JointSupplyChain

JSC JointSupportChain

JSCC JointSupplyChainCommittee

JSCI Joint

CommandSystemInitiative

JSCMPO JointServiceCruiseMissileProgramOffice(USAFandNavy)

JSCPM JointSupplyChainPerformanceManagement

JSCPMB JointSupplyChainPerformanceManagementBoard

JSCS JointSupplyChainServices

JSCSC JointServiceCommand&StaffCollege

JSCSC JointServicesCommandandStaffCollege

JSD JacksonStructuredDesign

JSD

JacksonSystemDevelopment

JSDC JointServiceDefenceCollege

JSDF JapanSelfDefenceForce

JSDFA JapanSelfDefenceForceAgency

JSEOD JointServiceExplosiveOrdnanceDisposal

JSEODOC JointServicesEODOperationsCentre

JSESPO JointSurface‐EffectShipProgramOffice

JSET JointServiceExpedition Trust

JSF JointStrikeFighter

JSFU JointServicesFlail

Unit

JSHAO JointServiceHousingAdviceOffice

JSIB JointSystemintegrationBody

JSIC JointServicesIntelligenceCourse

JSIES JointServicesImageryE xploitationSystem

Acronym LongTitle

JSIPS JointServiceImageProcessingSystem

JSLO JointServiceLiaisonOrganisation

JSMC JointServiceManagementCentre

JSMC JointStaffMessageControl

JSOR JointStatementofRequirement

JSOW JointStand‐OffWeapon

JSP JointServicesPublication

JSP375 MoDHealth&SafetyHandbook

JSPI JointSchoolofPhotographicInterpretation

JSRC

 JointSub‐RegionalCommand

JSRJ JointServicesRecognitionJournal

JSSADC JointServicesSubAquaDivingCentre

JSSO JointServiceSignalsOrganisation

JSSU JointServiceSignalsUnit

JSTAR JointSurveillanceTargetAttackRadar

JSTARS JointSurveillanceTargetAcquisitionandReconnaissanceSystem

JSTARS JointSurveillanceTarget‐AttackRadarSystem

JSU JointSupport

Unit

JSWDL JointServiceWeaponDataLink

JSyCC JointSecurityCoordinationCentre.PartofDDefSy

JtFSp JointForceSupport

JTAC JointTerminalAttackController

JTACMS JointTacticalMissileSystem

JTC3A JointTacticalCommand, ControlandCommunicationsAgency

JTCB JointTargetingCoordinationBoard

JTD JointTechnicalDocumentation 

JTEPS JointTactical

ExercisePlanningStaff

JTF JointTaskForce

JTFHQ JointTaskForceHQ

JTFC JointTaskForceCommander

JTFP JointTacticalFusionProgramme

JTIDS JointTacticalInfoDistributionSystem

JTIDS JointTacticalInformationDistributionSystem

JTM JobTransferandManipulation

JTMMR JointTacticalMulti‐ModeRadio

JTMS JointTransport&

MovementsStaff

JTMS JointTransportandMovementsStaff

JTOC JointTraining forOperations

JTP JointTechnicalPanel

JTP JointTheatrePlan

JTRC JointTechnicalRequirementsCommittee

JTSAC JointTraining,SimulationandAnalysisCentre

JUD/JUF TypeofRNRadarDisplay

JUMP JointUHFModernisationProject

junc Junction

JUWG JointUserWorkingGroup



JV JointVenture

JVC JointVentureCompany

JVX Jointserviceadvancedverticalliftaircraft

JWC JointWarfareCommittee

JWGs JointMoD/IndustriesWorkGroups

JWID JointWarriorInteroperabilityDemonstration

JWOG SubGroupJWOrkingGroup

Acronym LongTitle

JWP JointWarfarePublication

JWRPL JointWarfarePriorityList

JWS JointWarehouseSystem

JWS JointWarfareStaff

JWTDC JointWarfareTacticalDoctrineCommittee

k Modulusofsub‐gradereaction

KA KeepAlive

KAAOT KhawrAlAmayaOilTerminal

KAG‐22 K‐ActionGroup

KAPSE KernelAPSE

KAS Killed

onActiveService

KATIE KillerAlertThreatIdentificationandEvasion

Kbit Kilobit

KBMS KnowledgeBasedManagementSystem

Kbps KiloBitsPerSecond

KBS KnowledgeBasedScheduling

KBS KnowledgeBasedSystem

KBS KnowledgeBasedSystems

KBU KeyboardUnit

kcas KnotsCalibratedAirSpeed

KD KnownDistances

KDR Kill/DetectionRatio

KDU KeyboardDisplayUnit

KE KineticEnergy

KEK KeyEncryptionKey

KEK KineticEnergyKill

KEM KineticEnergyMissile

KEP KineticEnergyPenetrator

KERR KineticEnergyRecoveryRope

KEW KineticEnergyWeapon

KFD KEKFillDevice

KFOR InternationalKosovoForce

KFP KoreanFighterProgram

kg Kilogram(s)

kg Kilogrammes

Kgsm Kingsman

kHz

 KiloHertz(Onethousandcyclesperse cond)

kHz KiloHertz

KI KeyInterface

KIAS KnotsIndicatedAirSpeed

KIMO LocalAuthoritiesInternationalEnvironmentalOrganisation

KIT KeepingInTouch

KITE KeepItToEssentials

KITE KineticenergykillIntegratedTechnologyExperiments

KKV KineticKillVehicle

KKVHILS KineticKillVehicleHardwareinthe

LoopSimulator

KKW KineticKillWeapon

KLE KeyLeadershipEngage ment

KLU KeyandLampUnit

Km Kilometre

KMA KoreaMilitaryAcademy

KMP KeyManagementProtocol

kN KiloNewton

Acronym LongTitle

kn Knot(s)(maritimenavigation)

kn Knots

kn Knott

KP Keypoint

KPAF KoreanPeople'sAirForce

KPAG KeyPartnersActionGroup(ScottishOffice)

kph KilometersPerHour

kph Kilometresperhour

KPI KeyPerformanceIndicators

KPNLF KhmerPeople'sNationalLiberationFront

KPO KeyProcessOwner

KPP KeyPerformanceParameter



KPRG KeyProcessReviewGroup

KPS KnowledgeProcessingSystem

KPU KeyboardPrinterUnit

KSA KeySupportArea

KSA KeySystemsAdvisor

KSAs KeySupportAreas

KSC KennedySpaceCentre

KSEMs KeySupplyEngagementManagers

KSF KeySuccessFactors

KSPR KeyStagePeerReview

KSR KeySystemRequirement

KSR KeyboardSend

/Receive

KSSP KeySkillsSupportProgramme

KT KeyTarget

kt Knot(s)(aeronautical navigation)

KTA KeyTechnicalArea

KTA KeyTechnicalAssumption

ktas KnotsTrueAirspeed

KUR Key UserRequirement

KUR Key UserRequirements

KV KeyVariable

kVA KiloVoltAmps

KVA KiloVoltAmp

kVA KilovoltAmperes

KVDT KeyboardVis ualDisplay

Unit

KVM KeyboardVideoMouseswitch

kW Kilowatts

KWIC KeyWordInContext

KWIPS ThousandofWhetstoneInstructionsperSecond

KWOC KeyWordOutofContext

L LossFactor

L&TH LethalityandTargetHardening

L11 Link11

L14 Link14

L16 Link16

LA LocalAuthority

LA LocallyAttractive

LA

IPT LogisticsApplicationsIntergratedProjectTeam

LA21 LocalAgenda21

LAA LightAnti‐Aircraft

LAAAS Low‐AltitudeAirfieldA ttackSystem

Acronym LongTitle

LAAD LowAltitudeAirDefence

LAADS LowAltitudeAircraftDetectionSystem

LAAG LightAnti‐AircraftGun

LAAM LightAnti‐Air craftMissile

LAAPC LocalAuthorityAirPollutionControl

LAASH LITEF'sAnalogueAirdataSystemforHelicopters

LAAT LaserAugmentedAir‐borneTOW

LAAV LightAir‐borneASWVehicle

LAAWC

 LocalAAWCommanderorCoordinationcircuit

LAAWC LocalAnti‐AirWarfareCoordinator

lab Laboratory

LAB LightAssaultBridge

LabSp LabourSupport

LABCOM LaboratoryCommand(USArmy)

LABRV LargeAdvancedBallisticRe‐entryVehicle

LABS LowAltitudeBombingSystem

LABS Low‐AltitudeBombingSystem

LAC Land ActivityCode

LAC Leading

Aircraftman

LAC ListofAssessedContractors

LACE LandlineAirdefenceCommunicationsEncryption

LACF LogisticsApplicationComplianceFrame work

LACH LightweightAmphibiousContainerHandler

LACW LeadingAircraftwoman

LAD LargeAreaDisplay

LAD LaserAcquisitionDevice

LAD LaserAlignmentDevice

LAD LaunchAssistDevice

LAD LearningAnalysisDocument

LAD LiberationArmyDaily(newspaper)

LAD

 LightAidDetachment

LAD LocalAirDefence

LAD LocalAreaDisc

LAD LocalAreaDomain

LAD LowAltitudeDispenser

LADA LogicalApplicationsandDataArchitecture

LADAR LaserDetectionAndRanging

LADAR LAserraDAR

LADD LowAltitudeDrogueDelivery

LADS LaserAir‐borneDepthSounder

LADS LightAirDefenceSystem

LADS

LocalAreaDepotSystem

LAE LowAltitudeExtraction

LAF LightAssaultFerry

LAF LowFrequencyActiveSystem

LAFIS LedgerAccounting FinancialInformatio nSystem

LAFIS LedgerAccountsFinancialManagementInformationSystem

LAFIS LocalAreaFinancialInformationSystem

LAFT LightAircraftFlyingTask

LAFTA LatinAmericanFreeTradeAssociation

LAFTS LaserAndFLIR

TestSet

LAG LocalAwardGroup

LAG LocalAwardGroup(GEMS)

Acronym LongTitle

LAH LightAttackHelicopter

LAIA LatinAmericanIntegrationAssociation

LAIPT LogisticsApplicationsIntegratedProjectTeam

LAIR LaserandAtomicResearchandDevelopment

LAIRCM LargeAircraftInfraRedCounterMeasures

LAIRS LightAircraftReconnaissanceSystem

LAIS LithiumAluminiumIronSulphide

LAIT LandAccidentandInvestigationTeam

LAL LaunchAnd

Leave

LAM LongAerialMine

LAMP LargeAdvancedMirrorProgramme

LAMP LockheedAdaptiveModularPayload

LAMP LongAssistedMaintenancePeriod

LAMPS LightAir‐borneMulti‐PurposeSystem

LAMS LocalAreaMissile System

LAN LocalAreaNetwork

LAN LocalAreaNetwork(IT)

LANA LowAltitudeNightAttack

LANDCENT CommanderAlliedLand

ForcesCentralEurope

LANDCOMD LANDCommand

LANL Los AlamosNationalLaboratory

LANTIRN LowAltitudeNavigationTargetingInfraRedNight

LANTIRN Low‐AltitudeNavigationTargetingInfra‐Red,Night

LAP LocalAirPlot

LAPADS LightweightAcousticProcessingAndDisplaySystem

LAPC LocalAccidentProcedureCourse

LAPES LowAltitudeParachuteExtractionSystem

LAR Light

ArtilleryRocket

LAR LightAutomaticRifle

LARA LargeApertureResearchArray

LARC LighterAmphibiousRe‐supplyCargo

LARC Logistics&ResourceCell

LARC LowAltitudeRideControl

LARC Low‐AltitudeRideControl

LARO LogisticAnalysisandResearchOrganisation

LARS LightArtilleryRocket System

LARS LowerAirspaceRadarService

LAS Local

AreaSub‐System

LAS LocalAreaSystem

LASER LearningAgeStandardsEvaluationandReview(thenewIiPstandard)

LASER LightAmplificationbyStimulatedEmissionofRadiation

LASHE LowAltitudeSimultaneousHAWKEngagement

LASO LatinAmericanSolidarityOrganisation

LASR LowAltitudeSurveillanceRadar

LASS LargeAreaSmokeScreening

LASS LightArmouredSystem

Support

LASS LocalAreaSensorSystem

LASS LowAltitudeSurveillanceSystem

LASSIE LowAirspeed SensingandIndicatingEquipment

LASSO LightAnti‐SurfaceSemi‐automaticOpticalmissile

LAST LocalAreaSystemTransport

LAST LowAltitudeSupersonicTarget

LASTE LowAltitudeSafetyandTargetingEnhancement

Acronym LongTitle

lat Latitude

LAT LightAnti‐Tank

LAT LoadAllocationTable

LAT LocalAreaTransport

LATAR Laser‐AugmentedTargetAcquisitionandRecognition

LATAS LaserTrueAirspeedSystem

LATCC LondonAirTrafficControlCentre

LATCP LocalAreaTransportControlProgramme

LATIF LogisticApplicationsTestandIntegrationFramework

LATIS LightweightAir

‐borneThermalImagingSystem

LATS LightArmouredTurretSystem

LAV LightArmouredVehicle

LAV LightAssaultVehicle

LAVA Low‐profileAdaptiveVehicularAntenna

LAV‐AD LightArmouredVehicle‐AirDefence

LAV‐AG LightArmouredVehicle‐AssaultGun

LAW LightAnti‐armourWeapon

LAW LightAnti‐tankWeapon

LAX LimitedArea

automaticExtraction(radartracki ng)

LB LightBomber

LB LocalBattery

lb Pound

LBA LongbowApache

LBdr LanceBombardier

lbF PoundsForce

LBH LightBattlefieldHelicopter

LBHMMS LongbowHellfireModularMissileSystem

LBI LongbowInternational

LBM LeverBreechMechanism

LBO LogBookOffice

LBP LocalBusinessPlan

LBR LaserBeamRider

LBRG

 LaserBeam‐RidingGuidance

LBS LeaveBehindSonar

LBTS LandBasedTestSite(Portsdown)

LBTS Land‐BasedTestSite

LBU LogicalBusinessUnit

LC LogisticsCommand

LCCOORD LandingCraftCoordinator

LC2IEDM LandCommandandControlInternationalExchangeDatamodel

LCA LandingCraftAssault

LCA LifeCycleAnalysis 

LCA Light

CombatAircraft

LCAC LandingCraftAir‐Cushion

LCAD LightweightChemicalAgentDetector

LCAJ Low‐costAnti‐Jamsystem

LCAS LightCloseAirSupport

LCB LogisticConfigurationBaseline

LCC LandComponentCommand

LCC Las Communi cationsController

LCC LaunchControlCentre

LCC LifeCycle Cost

LCC LifeCycle Costing

Acronym LongTitle

LCC LifeCycle Costs

LCC LimitedCapabilityConfiguration

LCC LocalChangeCoordinator

LCC LocalCommandCentre

LCC LogisticsCo‐ordinationCentre

LCCC LaunchControlCentreComputer

LCCI LondonChamberofCommerceandIndustry

LCCO LandingCraftControlOfficer

LCD LatestCompletionDate

LCD LiquidCrystalDisplay

LCDP Local

CareerDevelopmentPanel

LCEE LowCostEmplacementExcavator

LCF LiabilityControlandForecasting

LCF LowCycleFatigue

LCG LoadClassificationGroup

LCH LightCombatHelicopter

LCIA LogisticsCoherenceInformationArchitecture

LCINS LowCostInertialNavigationSystem

LCL LandingCraftLogistic

LCLU LandingControlLogicUnit

LCM LandingCraftMechanised

LCM

LaserCountermeasures

LCMS LearningContentManagementSystem

LCMU LondonCivilianManagementUnit

LCN LoadClassificationNumber

LCN LogisticsControlNumber

LCN LSAControlNumber

LCO LaunchControlOfficer

LCOSS LeadComputingOpticalSightSystem

LCP LandingCraft,Personnel

LCP LaunchControlPost

LCpl LanceCorporal

LCR LandCondition Record

LCS Logistics

CommoditiesandServices

LCS Low‐CostSonobuoy

LCSC LondonComputer/CommunicationsSecurityCommittee

LCSS LandCombatSupportSystem

LCT LandingCraftTank

LCT LightCrawlerTractor

LCT LongbowCrewTrainer

LCU LandingCraftUtility

LCU LaunchControlUnit

LCU LightweightComputerUnit

LCV Low‐CostVisual

LCVP LandingCraftVehiclesand

Personnel

LCWS LowCostWeaponDeliverySystem

LD LiquidatedDamages

LD LoopDisconnect

LD LowDrag(bombs)

LD/MD LogisticDemonstration/MaintenanceDemonstration

LDA LandingDistanceAvailable

LDA LaserDopplerAnemometry

LDA LatentDamageAct

Acronym LongTitle

LDA LearningandDevelopmentAdviser

LDA LearningandDevelopmentAdvisor

LDA LimitedDangerArea

LDA LogisticsDataAnalysis

LDA LondonDevelopmentAgency

LDAH LandingDistanceAvailable(Helicopter)

LDC LaunchDetectionSystem

LDCN LocalDataCommunicationsNetwork

LDD LogisticDataandDocumentation

LDDI LessDevelopedDefenceIndustrialnation

LDF

 LightweightDigitalFacsimile

LDFB LowDensityFibreBoard

LDLC LowDensityLowComplexityAirspace

LDM LocalDistributionManager

LDMTS LaserDesignatorMarkedTargetSeeker

LDNS LaserDopplerNavigationSystem

LDO LearningandDevelopmentOfficer

LDO LimitedDutiesOfficer (USNavy)

LDOCF LongDistanceOperationalControlFacility

LDP LaserDesignatorPod

LDP LocalDistributionPoint

LDP LondonDevelopmentPartnership

LDR LowDataRate

LDS LaserDazzleSight

LDS LaserDetectingSet

LDS LayeredDefenceSystem

LDS LogicalDataStructure

LDT LaserDetectorTracker

LDT LimitedDirectedTask

LDT LogisticsDelayTime

LDT/SCAM LaserDetectorandTracker‐StrikeCamera

LDTD LogisticsDataAnd

TechnicalDocumentation

LDTM Light‐DutyTankTargetMechanism

LDU LauncherDisplayUnit

LDV LaserDopplerVelocimeter

LDW LaserDamageWeapon

LE LifeExtension

LE LogisticsEngineering

LE(A) LogisticsExecutive(Army )

LEA LocalEducationAuthority 

LEA LocalExerciseArea

LEAD LaunchedExpendableAcousticDecoy

LEAP LightweightExoatmosphericAdvancedProjectile

LEBA Long

EnduranceBreathingApparatus

LEC LocalEnterpriseCompany(Scotland)

LEC LocallyEmployedCivilian

LEC LocallyEngagedCivilian

LECCoord LocallyEngagedCivilianCoordinator

LECOS LightElectronicControlSystem

LED LightEmittingDiode

LED LowEndoatmosphericDefence

LEDI LowEndoatmosphericDefenceInterceptor

LEGAD LegalAdviser 

Acronym LongTitle

LEGS LightweightEngineGeneratorSet

LELEC LargeEngineLowEmissionConsortium

LEM LunarExcursionModule

LEMC LandEnvironmentMessageCentre

LEN LargeExtensionNode

LENS LargeExtensionNodeSwitch

LEO LowEarthOrbit

LEO RFAComputer

LEOS LoralElectro‐OpticalSystems

LEP LifeExtensionProgramme

LEP LightExternal

Pintle

LEP LocallyEngagedPersonnel

LEP LocallyEntered/EngagedPersonnel

Leq Equivalentcontinuousnoiselevel

LER LifeExternalRefit

LERIC LandEnvironmentReferenceInformationCapability

LEROS LandEnvironment RegisterofOperationalStocks

LES LargeEarthStation

LESPA LandEnvironmentSustainabilityPlanningAssumption

LET LaunchandEscapeTime

LET LightEquipmentTransporter

LET LogisticsEscapeTrunk

LEU LaserElectronicUnit

LEU LaserElectronicsUnit

LEV LightEnhancingViewing

LEV LocalExhaustVentilation

LEWDD LightweightEarlyWarningDetectionDevice

LF LandForces

LF LandingForce

LF LaunchFacility

LF LineFeed

LF LowFrequency

LF LowFrequency(30–300kHz)

LFA LogisticsFunctional

Area

LFA LowFrequencyActive

LFA LowFrequencyActivesensor

LFAS LowFrequencyActiveSonar

LFE LearningFromExperience

LFH LowFireHazard

LFICS Landing ForceIntegratedCommunicationsSystem

LFL Lot‐For‐Lot

LFM LiveFiringMonitor

LFP LightFloorPintle

LFRED Liquid‐FuelledRamjetEngineDevelopment

LFRJ Liquid‐Fuelled

Ramjet

LFS LabourForceSurvey

LFS LimitedFundedSite

LFSMS LogisticFor ce ‐StructureManagementSystem

LFSO LandForcesStandingOrder

LFU LargeFlyingUnit

LFV LightForcesVehicle

LG Landing Ground

LGB LaserGuidedBomb 

Acronym LongTitle

LGC LaboratoryoftheGovernmentChemist

LGD LocalGunDirector

LGDM LaserGuidedDispenserMunitions

LGM LoopGroupMultiplexer

LGMB LocalGovernmentManagementBoard

LGR LaserGuidanceReceiver

LGSC LinearGlideSlopeCapture

LH LeftHand

LH LightHelicopter

LHA LaserHazardArea

LHAT LaserHazardAreaTrace

LHD

 Left‐HandDrive

LHDF LedgerHeadingDistributionFile

LHE LeftHandEdge

LHG LeftHandGrip

LHH LaserHazardHemisphere

LHM Laser‐HardenedMaterials

LHN Long‐HaulNetwork

LHPF LedgerHeadingParameterFile

LHS LeftHandSeat

LHS LeftHandSide

LHS Load‐HandlingSystem

LHW Laser‐HomingWeapon

LHX

LightHelicopterExperimental

LI LANInterconnectionservice

LI LaserInterrogator

LIA LinearInductionAccelerator

LIB LoudspeakerIntercomBox

LIC LineIntegrityCheck

LIC LowIntensityConflict

LICAS LowIntensityConflictAircraftSystem

LID LaserIrradiationDetector

LID Lift‐ImprovementDevice

LIDAR LightDetectionandRanging

Lieut Lieutenant

LIF LowInsertionForce



LIFO LastInFirstOut

LIFT Lead‐InFighterTraining

LIG LaserImageGenerator

LII LightImageIntensifier

LIM LotusIntelMicrosoft(Standardformemorysystems)

LIM Low‐InclinationMission

LIMAS LightweightMarkingSystem

LIMAWS LightMobileArtilleryWeaponSystem

LIMAWS LightMobileArtilleryWeaponsSystem

LIMSS LogisticsInformationManagement

Support

LINAC LinearAccelerator

LINAS Laser‐InertialNavigation/AttackSystem

Link11 HForUHFcommunicationlink forRN,USandsomeNATOplatforms.Basedonasupermarketdata

link!

Link16 Communi cationlinkforJTIDS

LINS LaserInertialNavigationSystem

LINS/GPS LaserInertialNavigationSystem/GlobalPositioningSystem



Acronym LongTitle

LIO LITSInstallationOrder

LIOD LightweightOptronicDirector

LION LinkedInformationOfficeNetwork

LION LocalInformationOfficeNetwork

LIPS LandImageProcessingSystem

LIPs LogicalInferencesPersecond

LIR LaserInterceptReceiver

LIRA LowIntensityReconnaissanceAircraft

LIRD LaserandInfra‐redIrradiationDetector

LIROD LightweightRadarOptronic

Director

LIRP LogisticInformationRequirementsPlanning

LIRS LaserInertialReferenceSy stem

LIS LogisticInformationSystem

LISA LogicalInformationSystemsArchitecture

LISCOPE LogisticInformationSystemsCollaborationProgrammE

LISE LaserIntegratedSpaceExperiment

LISR LogisticImpact&Sustainability Review

LITAL LittonItaliaSpA

LITBIEL LithuaniaandByelorussia

LITE LaserIlluminationTargetEquipment

LITS LogisticInformationTechnologySystem

LITS LogisticsInformationTechnologyStrategy

LITS LogisticsInformationTechnologyStrategy(RAF)

LITS LogisticsInformationTechnologySystem

LITSO LocalInformationTechnologySecurityOfficer

LITVC Liquid‐InjectionThrustVectorControl

LIVEX LiveExercise

LJU LineJackUnit

LL LightLine

LL LowLevel

LLA LongLinearArrays

LLAD

 LowLevelAirDefence

LLC LogicalLinkControl

LLCC LogisticsLifeCycleCost

LLDC LowLevelDirectCoupling

LLDD LowLevelDirectDrive

LLDS LowLatencyDataService

LLGB LaunchandLeaveGuidedBomb

LLGB LowLevelGuidedBomb

LLH LightLiaisonHelicopter

LLHK LowLevelHeightKeeper‐lowlevel

airtarget

LLI LongLeadItem

LLL LowLevelLanguage

LLLGB Low‐LevelLaserGuidedBomb

LLLTV Low‐LightLevelTelevision

LLNL LawrenceLivermoreNationalLaboratory

LLR LowLevelRadar

LLS LoanLibraryService

LLSC LowLevelSweptCoupling

LLSF LowLevelSweptField

LLT LowLevelTargets

LLTI LongLead

TimeItem

LLTS LeafieldLogistics&TechnicalServices

Acronym LongTitle

LLTV LowLightLevelTelevision

LLTV LowLightTelevision

LLWD Low‐LevelWeaponsDelivery

LM LineManager

LM LITSManager

LM LogisticModelling

LM LooseMinute

LM LowMagnetic

LMNo LocalManufactureNu mber

LMA LeadingMedicalAssistant

LMA LeadingMedicalAssistant(RoyalNavy)

LMAS LockheedMartinAeronautical

Systems

LMAW LightMulti‐purposeAssaultWeapon

LMC LocalMilitaryCommander

LMC LocalModificationCommittee

LMCR LiquidMetalCooledReactor

LMD LightMobileDigger

LMDE LimpetMineDisposalEquipment

LMF LocalManagementFacility

LMG LightMachineGun

LMI LabourMarketIntelligence/Information

LMI LiquidMetalInfiltration

LML LightweightMultipleLauncher

LML(V)

LightweightMultipleLauncher(Vehicle)

LML/SL LightweightMultipleLauncher/ShoulderLaunched

LMLC LowMobilityLoadCarrier

LMM LightMortarMunitions

LMMSA LightweightModularMulti‐purposeSpanningAssembly

LMOTS LauncherMaintenanceandOperationalTrainingSystem

LMR LandMagneticRange

LMRDFS LightweightMan‐transportableRadioDirectionFindingSystem

LMRS LondonMilitaryRadarServices

LMS Learning

ManagementSystem

LMS LocalManagementofSchools

LMS LowMagneticStore

LMS11 Link11MonitoringSystem

LMT LabourMarketTrends

LMTN LogisticsManagementTermiNal

LMTR LaserMarkerandTargetRanger

LMTV LightMediumTacticalVehicle

LMTVT Light MediumTacticalVehicleTrailer

LMU LifeMeasurementUnit

LNA LowNoiseAmplifier

LNA

LowNoiseAmplifiers

LNE LateNetworkEntry

LNO LimitedNuclearOption

LNOHD LaserNominalOcularHazardDistance

LNS LandNavigationsSystem

LNS LocalNetworkServices

LNTS LeagueofNationsTreatySeries

LNV LimitofNightVision

LO LiaisonOfficer

LO Lift‐Off

Acronym LongTitle

LO LocalOscilla tor 

LO LogisticOfficer

LO LowObservability(stealth)

LO LowObservable(UAV)

LOA LaunchOnAssessment

LOA LetterofOffer&Acceptance

LOA LogisticsOperationalAssurance

LOAC LawofArmedConflict

LOAD LowAltitudeDefence

LOADEO LoadingofExplosiveOrdnance

LOADS Low‐AltitudeAirDefenceSystem



LOAL LockonAfterLaunch

LOB Line ‐Of‐Bearing

LOB LocalOSLANBridge

LOBL LockOnBeforeLaunch

LOC LineofCommunication

LOC LinesofCommunications

LOC LocalOperationsConsole

LOC Localiser

Loc Locating

LOC LogisticsOperationsCentre

LOCAAS Low‐costAnti‐ArmourSub‐munitionsprogramme

LOCAP LoCombatAir

Patrol

LOCAT LowCostArtilleryTrainer

LOCAT Low‐costAerialTrainer

LOCATM Low‐costAdvancedTechnologyMissile

LOCATS LowCostAirTargetSystem

LOCC LaunchOperationsControlCentre

LOCE LargeOpticalCommunicationsExperiment

LOCE LimitedOperationalCapacityforEurope

LOCE LinkedOPINTELCentresEurope(USSystemservingNATO)

LOCE LinkedOPS

‐INTELCentreEurope

LOCLAD LowAltitudeDispenserSystem

LOCLAD Low‐costLowAltitudeDispenser

LoCoFIS LogisticsCommandFinancialInformationSystem

LOCPOD LowCostPoweredDispenser

LOCREP LocationReport

LOCS LandareaOperationalCommandSystem

LOCSTAT LocationState

LOCUS LaserObstacle&CableUnmaskingSystem

LOCUS LaserObstacleCableUnmaskingSystem

LOD LetterofDelegation

LOD LinesofDevelopment

LODE LargeOpticsDemonstrationExperiment

LoDRM LinesofDevelopmentResponsibilityMatrix

LOE LevelOfEffort

LOE LimitOfExploitation

LOF Line‐Of‐Fire

LOFAADS Lo‐AltitudeForwardAreaAirDefenceSystem

LOFARGRAM LowFrequencyRecordingandAnalysisGram

LofD LineofDeparture

LofF

 LineofFire

Log Logistic

Acronym LongTitle

LogIP LogisticsInformationPlan

LogIS LogisticsInformationSystems

LogNEC LogisticsNetworkEnabledCapability

LogCWG LogisticsCapabilityWorkingGroup

LOGEX LogisticExercise

LOGMAN LogisticsandManpowerDivision,SHAPE

LOGOPS LogisticsforOperations

LOGREQ LogisticRequirement

LOGREQ LogisticRequirements

LOGSHORE LogisticsShortReportmessage

LOGSTAT LogisticsState

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LOGSUM LogisticsSummarymessage

LOGSUPREP LogisticsSupportReportmessage

LOH LightObservationHelicopter

LOI LackOfItem

LOI LetterofIntent

LoL LimitofLiability

LOM LeadingOperator/Maintainer(RNsailor)

LOMADS LowAltitudeMissileAirDefenceSystem

LOMAH LocationofMissAndHit

long Longitude

LOP LocalOperationalPicture

LOP

LongOverhaulPeriod

LOP(R) LongOverhaulPeriod(Refuel)

LOPT LynxH elicopterObserverProcedureTrainer

LORA LevelOfRepairAnalysis

LORAN LongRangeAidtoNavigation

LORAN LongRangeNavigation

LORAP LevelofRepairAnalysisPlan

LORIS Long‐rangeInfra‐redSystem

LORO LobeOnReceiveOnly

LOROC Long‐rangeOff‐board

Chaff

LOROC Long‐rangeOpticalCamera

LOROP LOngRangeOPticalsensor

LOROP LongRangePhotography

LOROP Long‐rangeObliquePhotography

LORROS Long‐rangeReconnaissanceandObservationSystem

LORV Low‐ObservableRe‐entryVehicle

LOSACA LiaisonOfficertotheSupremeAlliedCommander,Atlantic

LOSAT Line‐Of‐SightAnti‐Tank

LOS‐BR

LineofSight‐BeamRiding

LOS‐F Line‐Of‐SightForward

LOSI Line‐Of‐SightIndicator

LOS‐R Line‐Of‐SightRear

LOTAWS LaserObstacleTerrain‐AvoidanceWarningSystem

LOTS LaserOutputTestSet

LOTS LogisticsOverTheShore

LOV LoanofVehicle

LOVA LowVulnerability

LOVA Low‐VulnerabilityAmmunition

LOW

 LaunchOnWarning

LOX LiquidOxygen

LP LiquidPropellant

Acronym LongTitle

LP ListeningPost

LP LowPower

LP LowPressure

LP(R) LandingPlatformDock(Replacement)

LPA LinearPowerAmplifier

LPA LocalPlanningAuthority

LPAR LargePhasedArrayRadar

LPC LaunchedPodContainer

LPC LinearPredictiveCoding

LPC LocalProcurementCell

LPC LowPayCommission

LPC LowPressureCompressor

LPD

 AmphibiousAssaultTransportDock

LPD LabelPlanDisplay

LPD LabelledPositionDisplay

LPD LandingPeriodDesignatororLowProbabilityofDetection

LPD LandingPlatformDock

LPD LogisticsProcessDefinition

LPE LowProbabilityofExploita tion 

LPG LiquefiedPetroleumGas

LPG LiquidPetroleumGas

LPH LandingPlatformHelicopter

LPH LightPintleHead

LPI LimitedPriceIndexation

LPI LinesPerInch

LPI LowProbabilityofIntercept

LPI LowProbabilityofInterception

LPI/LPE LowProbabilityofInterceptionandExploitation

LPIR LPIRadar

LPL LinearPolarisedLaser

LPM LinesPerMinute

LPO LocalPurchaseOrder

LPP Lay‐upPreparationsPeriod

LPR Low‐costPacketRadio

LPRA

 LowPowerRadioAssociation

LPS LightningProtectionSystem

LPT LowPressureTurbine

LPT LowProfileTurret

LPTS LightweightProtectedTurretSystem

LPU LocalProgrammingUnit

LPV LandingPontoonVehicle

LQ LetterQuality

LQA LandQualityAssessment

LQA LinkQualityAnalysis

LR LongRange

LRA LowestReplacementAssembly

LRAACA Long‐range

AirAnti‐SubmarineCapabilityAircraft

LRAAS Long‐rangeAir‐borneASWSystem

LRAS3 Long‐rangeAdvancedScoutSurveillanceSystem

LRAT LargeRadarArrayTechnology

LRAT Long‐rangeAnti‐Tank

LRATGW LongRangeAnti‐TankGuidedWeapon

LRBB LongRangeBaseBleed

Acronym LongTitle

LRBM Long‐rangeBa llisticMissile

LRC Longitud inalRedundancyCheck

LRCA LongRangeCombatAircraft

LRCR Long‐rangeChaffRocket

LRCS Long‐rangeCommunicationsSystem

LRCSOW Long‐rangeConventionalStand‐OffWeapon

LRCU LandingRolloutControlUnit

LRD LabelledRadarDisplay

LRD LaserRange‐finder/Designator

LRE Low

RiskEnhancement(Sonar2074)

LREG LeadingRegulator‐ship'spoliceman&assistantt

LRF LaserRangeFinder

LRF LowRecoilForceGun

LRFD LaserRangeFinder/Designator

LRGB Long‐rangeGlideBomb

LRHB LongRangeHo llow Base

LRI LineReplaceableItem

LRINF LongerRangeIntermediateNuclearForces

LRINF Longer‐Range

IntermediateNuclearForces

LRIP LowRateInitialProduction

LRIS LandReferenceInformationServices

LR‐IST Long‐rangeInfra‐RedSearchandTrack

LRL LightweightRocketLauncher

LRM LineReplaceableModel

LRM Long‐rangeair‐to‐airMissile

LRM LowRateMultiplexer

LRMP LongRangeMaritimePatrol

LRMR LongRangeMaritimeReconnaissance



LRMTS LaserRangeandMarked‐TargetSeeker

LRMTS LaserRangerandMarkedTargetSeeker

LRN LowRecoilNiricum

LRO LeadingRadioOperator

LRPA Long‐rangePatrolAircraft

LRQA LloydsRegisterQualityAssurance

LRR LongRangeRadar

LRR Long‐RangeRadar

LRR LowReceivingRoom

LRRP LongRangeReconnaissancePatrol

LRS

LinkReinforcementSet

LRSAM LongRangeSurface‐to‐AirMissile

LRSOM LongRangeSOM

LRSOM Long‐rangeStand‐OffMissile

LRSS Long‐rangeSurveillanceSystem

LRTNF Long‐rangeTheatreNuclearForces

LRTV LongRangeThermalVideo

LRU LineReplaceableUnit

LRU LineReplacement/ReplaceableUnit

LRU LowestReplaceableUnit

LRV Launchand

RecoveryVehicle

LRV LightRailVehicle

LRW LocallyRecruitedWorkers

LRWP LandRangesWorkingParty

LS LandSystemssector

Acronym LongTitle

LS LeadingSeaman

LS&GC LongService&GoodConduct(atypeofRNmedal)

LS0H LowSmokeZeroHalogen

LSA LayeredSecurityArchitecture

LSA LifeSavingAppliances

LSA LinkStateAdvertisement(fromOSPFProtocol)

LSA LocalSystemAdministrator

LSA LogisticSupportAnalysis

LSA LogisticsSupportAnalysis



LSA LocalStoresAdministrator

LSAM LogisticSupportAnalysisManager

LSAP LogisticSupportAnalysisPlan

LSAR LogisticSupportAnalysisRecord

LSAR LogisticsSupportAnalysisRecord

LSAT LogisticShelter,Air‐Transportable

LSB LeastSignificantBit

LSB LowerSideBand(radio)

LSB LowerSideband

LSB LowerSide‐Band

LSC LearningandSkillsCouncil

LSC LogisticSupportCommittee

LSC LogisticsSupportCentre

LSC LogisticsSupportCommand

LSCAM LocalSeaClearanceAcceptanceMeeting

LSCI LogisticSupportCapabilityInspe ction

LSCP LaunchingSystemControlPanel

LSD LabourSupportDetachment

LSD LandingShip,Dock

LSD LargeScreenDisplay

LSD LeastSignificantDigit

LSD LogisticSupp ort Date

LSD LysergicAcid

Diethylamide

LSD(A) LandingShipDock(Auxiliary)

LSDA LearningandSkillsDevelopmentAgency

LSDA LogisticsSupportandDeployabilityAudit

LSDB LogisticsandSustainmentDeskBook

LSDIS LightandSpecialDivisionInterimSensor

LSDMG LaboratoryStandardDigitalMapGenerator

LSDW LaserSensorDamageWeapon

LSE LifeSu pportEquipment

LSE LocalSecurityEnvironment

LSF LogicalSoftwareFunction

LSF LowSmokeandFumes

LSF0H LowSmokeandFumezeroHalogen

LSFFAR Low‐SpeedFolding‐FinAircraftRocket

LSG LogisticsSupportGroup

LSG‐LEP LandSystemsGroup–LandEquipmentPolicy

LSI LandingShip,Infantry

LSI LargeScaleIntegration

LSI LogisticSupportInspection

LSIC LargeScale

IntegratedCircuit

LSID LargeScaleofIssueDetector

LSL LandingShipLogistic

Acronym LongTitle

LSL LandingShipLogistics

LSM LandingShip,Medium

LSM LITSSystemManager

LSM LogisticsSimulationModule

LSM MediumAmphibiousAssaultLandingShip

LSMT LandingShipMarshallingTeam

LSO LaserSafetyOfficer

LSO LaunchSafetyOfficer

LSO LimitedStrategicOption

LSO LITSSecurityOfficer

LSO LocalSecurityOfficer

LSOR

 LandSystemOperationalRequirement

LSOT LandingSignalOfficerTrainer

LSP LogisticsSupportPlan

LSR LITSSurveyReport

LSRD LocationSpecificReferenceData

LSRW LandSystemsReferenc eCentre

LSS LandSupportSystem

LSS LogisticsSupportSolution

LSS LogisticsSupportSystem

LSSB Land SystemSafetyBoard

LSSC LightSealSupportCraft

LSSIP

LocalSingleSkiesImplementationPlan

LSSO LandSystemSafetyOffice

LSST LaserSpotSe eker/Tracker

LST AmphibiousVehicleLandi ngShip

LST LandingShipTank

LST LaserSpotTracker

LST LightningSupportTeam

LST LotandSerial numberTraceability

LST(H) LandingShipTank(Helicopter)

LSU LabourSupportUnit

LSU LineSignalling

Unit

LSV LightStrikeVehicle

LSV LogisticsSupportVehicle

LSVW LogisticsSupportVehicle,Wheeled

LSW LightSupportWeapon

LT LeadTime(MRPII)

LT LightTransportable

Lt Light(house)

LT LineTelegraphy

LT LowTension

LtCdr LieutenantCommander

LTCDR(F) LieutenantCommander(Flying)‐deputytoCDRAIR

LtCol Lieutenant Colonel

Lt

Gen LieutenantGeneral

Ltjg Lieutenant,JuniorGrade(USNavy)

LTA LightTransportAircraft

LTA LogisticsTechnicalAnalysis

LTAR Lands TrainingAreas&Ranges

LTAV LighterThanAirVehicle

LTBT LimitedTestBanTreaty

LTC LocalTechnicalCommittee

Acronym LongTitle

LTC LongTermContract

LTC LongTermCosting

LTC LongTermCostings

LTD LaserTargetDesignator

LTD Limited(liability)company

LTDD LongTermDetachedDuty

LTEL LongTermExposureLiit

LTEP LongTermEquipmentProgramme

LTF LargeTestFrame(atDERADunfermline)

LTFCS LaserTankFire‐ControlSystem



LTFP LongTermForceProgrammes

LTG LineTermina tionGroup

LTH LightTowedHowitzer

LTI LocalTechnicalInstruction

LTID LaserTargetInterfaceDevice

LTM LaserTargetMarker

LTM LineTerminationModule

LTMR LaserTargetMarkerandReceiver

LTN LocalTrackNumber

LTO LeadTimeOffset(MRPII)

LTOS LogisticsTechnicaloff‐site

Support

LTP LongTermPlan

LTPA LongTermPartneringArrangeme nt

LTPM LongTermPlanningMeeting

LTR LaserTracker/Receiver

LTR LongTermRefurbishment

LTR LongTermRequirement

LTR LongTermReserve

LTR(P) LongTermReview(Programme)

LTRS LightweightTorpedoRecoverySystem

LTS LaserTrainin g System

LTS LinkTranslatorSystem

LTS Lowfrequency

TransmitSubsystem

LTSCP LongTermShipCommunicationPlan

LTSRP LongTermShipReplacementProgramme

LTT AEATechnology’sLightningTestandTechnologygroup

LTT LightTrackedTractor

LTTP Long‐termTechnologyProgramme

LTU LaserTransceiverUnit

LTU LaundryTransportableUnit

LTU LineTerminatingUnit

LTW LynehamTrainingWing

LTWA LongTrailing

WireAntenna

LU Luxemburg

LUA LaunchUnderAttack

lub Lubricant

LubOil LubricationOil

LUE LocalUnitEstablishment

LUH LightUtilityHelicopter

LUMAT LimitationsintheUseofMissilesandAmmunitionatTrainin g

LUNOS LightweightUniversalNightObservationSystem

LUT LocalUserTerminal

LV LaunchVehicle

Acronym LongTitle

LV LowVoltageElectricity

LVA LandingVehicleAssault

LVA LargeVerticalApertureradar

LVA LoudVocalAlarm

LVDT LinearVariableDifferentialTransformer 

LVP LowValuePurchase

LVS LogisticVehicleSystem

LVT LandingVehicleTracked

LVTC LandingVehicleTrackedCommand

LVTE LandingVehicle,Tracked,Engineer

LVTH LandingVehicleTracked

Howitzer

LVTP LandingVehicle,Tracked,Personnel

LVTR LandingVehicle,Tracked,Recovery

LW LongWave(radio)

LWA LaserWarningAnalyser

LWB LongWhe elbase

LWC LandWarfareCentre

LWC LiquidWaterContent

LWD LaserWarningdevice

LWDR LightweightDesignator/Range‐finder

LWF Long‐WeightFighter

LWIR LongWaveInfraRed

LWIR

LongWaveInfra‐Red

LWL Lightweight(rocket)Launcher

LWL LightweightWeaponLaunchsystem

LWLD LightweightLaserDesignator

LWMB LocalWorksMaintenanceBudget

LWML LightWeightMultipleLauncher

LWMS LightWeightModularSite

LWO LeadWelfareOfficer

LWP LightWindowPintle

LWP LocalWorkingProcedure

LWR LaserWarningReceiver

LWR LaserWarning

Receivers

LWREN LeadingWren

LWT LightWeaponTurret

LWT LightWeightTorpedo

LWT LightWhee ledTractor

LWT LightWeighT

LWTC LandWarfareTrainingCentre(formerlyCombinedArmsTrainingCentre)

LYCHGATE IntelligenceSystemforHeadQuartersStrikeCommand

LYDIA LTCYear‐on‐yearDataandInformationAnalysis

LZ LandingZone

LZE Luminous‐

ZoneEmissivity

M Mechanical

M Mega106

m metre(s)

m Mili10‐3

M Missile&Gunnerydivision/organisationetc

M&L Mechanical&Electrical

M&S ModellingandSimulation

M/O Mandatory/Optional

m/s metrespersecond

Acronym LongTitle

M/SCPO Master/SeniorChiefPettyOfficer(USNavy)

M1P1 MRAVVersion1

M2P2 MRAVVersion2

M3 MODAFMeta‐Model

M4 MODAFMethodologyManagedinMooD

MA MaintenanceArea

MA ManagementAccountantorManpowerAudit

MA MarketingAgreement

MA MasterofArts

MA MaterialAccounting

 MechanicalAlloying

MA MedicalAssistant

MA MilitaryAttaché/MilitaryAssistant

MA ModernApprenticeship(FoundationandAdvancedlevels)

MA ReleaseMilitaryAircraftRelease

MAA MasterAtArms(RoyalNavy)

MAA Master‐at‐Arms

MAA MilitaryAviationAuthority

MAA MissionAreaAnalysis

MAA MonitoringAngleofAttack

MAAP MasterAirAttackPlan

MAB

MarineAmphibiousBrigade

MAB MobileAssaultBridge

MAC Maintenance Allocation Chart

MAC MandatoryAccessControl

MAC MaterielAccountingCentre

MAC MeanAerodynamicChord

MAC MediaAccessControl

MAC MediumAccessControl(ATM)

MAC MediumArmouredCar

MAC MilitaryAirliftCommand

MAC MultiActivityContracts

MAC MultiActivityCourse

MACA MilitaryAssistance

totheCivilAuthorities 

MACA/C/M/P MilitaryAidtotheCivilAuthority/Community/Ministry/Power

MACC MilitaryAidtotheCivilCommander

MACC MilitaryAidtotheCivilianCommunity

MACC MilitaryAreaControlCentre

MACC MilitaryAssistancetotheCivilCommunity

MACCS MarineAirCommandControlSystem

MACCSM MobileAdaptableCommunicationsCountermeasuresSystem

MACD

MaintenanceAnalysisandComputerDivision

MACE ManpowerAnalysis&ConstraintsEvaluationModelorMulti‐staticActiveCapabilityEnhancementor

MissionAdaptiveCombatEnvironment

MACED MonthAfterContractEffectiveDate

MACEX MilitaryAirControlExercise

MACI MilitaryAdaptionofCommercialItems

MACIMS MilitaryAirliftCommandIntegratedManagementSystem

MACM MilitaryAssistanceto

CivilMinistries

MACM MilitaryAssistancetotheCivilMinistries

MACMT MeanActiveCorrectiveMaintenanceTime

MACP MilitaryAirsystemsCertificationProcess

MACP MilitaryAssistance toCivilPower

Acronym LongTitle

MACR MajorAccidentControlRegulations

MACS Magnetic CountermineSystem

MACS ManagementAccountantsComputerSystem

MACS MarineAirControlSquadron

MACS Multi‐AltitudeControlSystem

MACS MultipleAccelerationControlSystem

MACS MultipleAccessCommunicationsSystem

MACS MultipleApplicationsControlSystem

MACTIS Mine‐huntingActionInformationSubsystem

MAD MagneticAnomaly

Detection

MAD MagneticAnomalyDetector

MAD MassAirDelivery

MAD MutuallyAssuredDestruction

MADAR MaintenanceAnalysisDetectionandRecording

Madar MaintenanceAnalysis,DetectionandRecording

MADC MiniatureAirDataComputer

MADGE MalaysianAirDefenceGroundEnvironment

MADGE MicrowaveAircraftDigitalGuidanceEquipment

MADLS MobileAirDefenceLaunchingSystem

MADS Military

AdvancedDiskSystem

MADS MPSAirDefenceSimulator

MAE MeanAreaofEffect

MAE MeanAreaofEffectiveness

MAE MilitaryAirEnvironment

MAEMIS ModularAero‐EngineManagementInformationSys tem

MAEO MasterAirEl ectronicsOfficer(RoyalAirForce)

MAES MarineAuxiliariesEnvironmentalandSteamsystems

MAESTRO ManagingAssetsforEquipmentSupport,Transactions,

RecordsandOccurences

MAESTRO MEEAssetEarmarkingandShortfallRecognition

MAF MalaysianArmedForces

MAF ManualAcquisitionFacility 

MAF MarineAmphibiousForce

MAF MaritimeAmphibiousForce

MAFF MinistryofAgriculture,FisheriesandFood

MAFIS ManagementAccountingFinancialInformationSystem

MAFLIR ModifiedAdva ncedForwardLookingInfra‐Red

MAFR MonthofAnnual/

FirstReturn

mag Magnetic

MAG MainAwardGroup

MAG MaintenanceAdvisoryGroup

MAG MarineAirGroup

MAG MilitaryAssistanceGroup

magvar MagneticVar iation

MAGICS ModularArchitectureforGraphicsandImageControlSystem

MAGIK MeritAutomatedGraphicsInterfaceKitforsimulationsystem

MAGLAD MarksmanAndGunneryLaserDevice

MAGR MiniatureAir

‐borneGPSReceiver

MAGTF MarineAirGroundTaskForce(USMC)

MAHRS MicroficheAttitude andHeadingReferenceSystem

MAHRU MicroflexAttitudeandHeadingReferenceUnit

MAI MinistryofArmamentIndustry

MAID MobileAutonomousIntelligentDevice

MAINREQ MaintenanceRequirement

Acronym LongTitle

maint Maintain

MAIR MaritimeAir

Maj Major

MajGen MajorGeneral

MAJ(ICYF) Major(Inter‐changeabilityFunctional)

MAJ(ICYP) Major(InterchangeabilityPhysical)

MAJ(PER) Major(Performance)

MALM MasterAirLoadmaster(RoyalAirForce)

MALOS MiniatureOpticalLaserSight

MAMBA MobileArtilleryMonitoringBattlefieldRadar

MAMS MobileAirMovement Squ a dron



MAMS MobileAirMovementsSquadron

MAN MetropolitanAreaNetwork

MANCLOS ManualCommandtoLine‐Of‐Sight

MANDATE ManagementDatabaseforArmyTestEquip

MANDATE MCCISAustereNorthwoodDatabaseandTerminalEquipment

MANDI MultipleArrayPanoramicImager

MANDUS MANagemen tofDesignforUpkeepSupport

MANPADS ManPortableAirDefenceSystem

MANPADS

Man‐PortableAirDefenceMissileSystems

MANPADS ManportableAirDefenceSystem

MANPRINT Manpower&PersonnelIntegration

MANPRINT MANpo werandPeRsonnelINTegration

MAN‐Q SoftwareproducttosupportconfigurationmanagementofMANPRINTprogrammes

MANS MissileAndNudetSurveillance

MANSORG ManagementServicesOrganisation(ManSOrg)

MANTIS MAN‐in‐loopTargetInterdictionSystem



MANTIS Man‐in‐the‐loopTargetInterdictionSystem

MANTIS ManpackTacticalIntelligenceSystem

MANTRA ModernApprenticeshipandNationalTraineeshipSteeringGroup

MAOM MODAuthorityforOperationalMemorabilia

MAOT MinisteriallyApprovedOperationalTas k

MAOV MobileArtilleryObservationVehicle

MAP ManufacturingAutomationProtocol

MAP MilitaryAidProgram

MAP MilitaryAirProgramme

MAP

MilitaryAssistanceProgram

MAP MILSTARAdvancedProcessor

MAP MultipleAimPoint

MAP MutualAssistanceProgramme

MaP>IT Mature ProfessionalsintoIT

MAPAD MilitaryAssistanceProgramAddressDirectorySystem

MAPCO MapCode

MAPI MessagingApplicationProgrammingInterface

MAPLINS MAnpowerPLannINg

MAPPS MobileAccessPTARMIGANPacketSwitch

MAPS ManpowerAnalysisandPlanningSystem

MAPS

 MaritimeAssetPlanningSystem

MAPS MobileAerialPortSquadron(USMAC)

MAPS ModularAzimuthPositioningSystem

MAPS TheMOD'sManpowerAnalysisandPlanningSystem

MAPSP MapSupplyPoint

MAR MediumAnti‐AircraftRadar

Acronym LongTitle

MAR MilitaryAircraftRel ease

MAR MilitaryAirworthinessRelease

MAR MinimallyAttendedRadar

MAR Multiple/Multi‐functionArrayRadar

MARA ModularArchitectureforReal‐timeApplications

MARAD MaritimeAdministration

MARAIRMED MaritimeAir Forces,Mediterranean

MARCLIP MaritimeCommandslong‐term InfrastructurePlan

MARCOM MaritimeCommand

MARCOT CanadianMaritimeSurveillance

Exercise

MARCS MACAirliftReactionCommunicationsSystem

MARDI MobileAdvancedRoboticDefenceInitiative

MARDS MilitaryAviationPolicyandDirectives

MARE MiniatureAnalogueRecordingEle ctronics

MAREC MaritimeReconnaissanceradar

MAREQ MilitaryAssistanceRequirement

MARETS MilitaryAirfieldRemoteEntryTerminalSystem

MARIN MaritimeResearchInstituteNetherlands

MARINTSUM MaritimeIntelligenceSummary

MARL MARitime

Leadership

MARMOSET MarconiMobileSatelliteEarthTerminal

MARO MaritimeAirRadioOrganisation

MARPAC MaritimeForces,Pacific

MARPOL MarinePollution

MARREP MaritimeReport

MARREP MARitimeREPorting

MARRES ManualRadar‐ReconnaissanceExploitationSystem

MARRS Modular ArmouredRepairandRecoverySystem

MARS MagneticArr aySensorSystem

MARS MaintenanceAnalysisandReportingSystem

MARS Manpower

AnalysisandReportingSystem

MARS MAPPERReplacementSystem

MARS MatraroadtoAirtransportableReconnaissanceSys tem

MARS Mid‐AirRecoverySystem(USNavy)

MARS Mid‐AirRetrievalSystem

MARS MilitaryAffiliateRadioSystem

MARS MilitaryAfloatReachandSustainability

MARS MilitaryAmphibiousReconnaissanceSystem

MARS MilitaryArchiveandResear chServices

MARS MinimallyAttendedRadarStation

MARS MobileAutomaticReportingStation

MARS ModularAdaptableRadarSimulator

MARS ModularAir‐borneRecordingSystem

MARS Multi‐AccessRetrievalSystem

MARSQEP MaritimeSuitablyQualifiedAndExperiencedPerson

MART MeanActiveRepairTime

MART ModularAir/GroundRemoteTerminal

MARTEL MissileAnti‐RadarandTelevision

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MARTIS ManagementofResourcesTacticalInformationSystems

MARV ManoeuvrableRe‐entryVehicle

MARV ManoeuvringRe‐entryVehicle

MAS MainAccessSwitch

MAS MilitaryAgencyforStanda rdisation 

Acronym LongTitle

MAS MilitaryAgencyforStanda rdisation (NATO)

MAS MilitaryAreaServices

MAS MineAvoida nce Sonar(Sonar193M)

MASAAG Military AircraftStructuralAirworthinessAdvisoryGroup

MASCOT ModularApproachtoSoftwareConstructionOperationandTest

MASD MilitaryAssistancetoStabilisationandDevelopment

MASER MicrowaveAmplificationbyStimulatedEmissionofRadiation

MASH

 MobileArmySurgical Hospital

MASINT MeasuringandSignatureIntelligence

MASIS ManagementandSupportofInformationSystemsinShips

MASR MissionAvionicsSoftwareRig

MASR MissionAvionicsSystemsRig

MASR MultipleAntenna SurveillanceRadar

MASRCLIP MaritimeCommander'sLong‐termInfrastructurePlan

MaSS MachinerySurveillanceSystem

MASS MarineAirSupportSquadr on

MASS

MaritimeAirSurveillanceSortie

MASS MissionAvionicsSensorSynergism

MASST MajorShipSatelliteTerminal

MAST MilitaryAnti‐ShockTrousers

MAST ModularAdjustableStowage&Transportunit

MAST Multi‐ApplicationSonarTrainer

MAST Multi‐staticActiveSonarTechnology

MASTACS ManoeuvrabilityAugmentationSystemforTacticalAirCombatSimulation

MASTER MilitaryAircraftSatcomsTerminal

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MASTER ModularAcousticStimulator/Emulator

MASTT MPSActionSpeedTacticalTrainer

MASU MobileAirSupportUnit

MASU MobileAircraftSalvageUnit

MASU MobileAircraftSupportUnit

MASU MultipleAccelerationSensorUnit

MASWT MPSAnti‐SubmarineWarfareTrainer

MAT ManagementAcceptanceTrial

mat Material

MATCALS MarineAirTrafficControlAnd

LandingSystem

MATCH MannedAnti‐submarineTroop‐CarryingHelicopter

MATCH MediumRangeAnti‐S ubmarineTorpedo‐carryingHelicopter

MATCON MaterielCondition

MATCONOFF MaterialControlOfficer

MATDEM MATerialDEMand

MATDEM MaterialDemand‐BySignal

MATDEM MaterielDemand

MATEL MultiplexedAutomaticTelephone Equipment

MATELO MaritimeAirTelecommsOrganisation

MATISM ManagementandTrainingforInformatio n

SystemsintheRoyalMarines

MATO Military AirTrafficOperations

MATS MarconiAcousticTrainingSystem

MATS MilitaryAircraftTargetSystem

MATS MobileAutomatic TelephoneSystem

MATS ModelAircraftTargetSystem

MATS MultipleArrayTestSet

MATTR MeanActiveTimeToRepair

MATTS MultipleAir‐borneTargetTrajectorySystem

Acronym LongTitle

MATY MultipleArrayTowingYoke

MATZ MilitaryAirTrafficZone

MAU MarineAmphibious Unit

MAV MaintenanceAssistVehicle

MAVDs MateriallyAvailableVesselDays

MAVID ModularArchitectureforVideoandImageDistributionsystem

MAVIS ManagementAdminandVMEInterfaceSystem

MAW MediumAnti‐TankWeapon

MAW MilitaryAirliftWing

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MAW MissileApproachWarning

MAW MissileApproachWarningsystem

MAW MissionAdaptiveWing

MAW ModularAbstandsWAFFE

MAW MountainandArticWarfare

MAWTS MarineAviationWeaponsandTacticsSquadron

MAWW MaritimeAboveWaterWarfare

max maximum

MAXAL MAXimumAssetsLevel

MaxFax Maxillo‐Facial [Surg eon, Department,Specialty]

MB MainBuilding

MBA

MainBattleArea

MBA ManagementBudge tingandAccounting

MBA MasterBatchelorofArts

MBAD MaterialBudgetaryAnalysisDocument

MBAR MultipleBeamAcquisitionRadar

MBAT Multi‐BeamArrayTransmitter

MBC MilitaryBudgetCommittee

MBC Muzzle/BrakeCompensator

MBD MaritimeBeamDirector

MBE MemberoftheBritish Empire

MBE MolecularBeamEpitaxy

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MBFR MutualandBalancedForceReduction

MBFR MutualandBalancedForceReductions

MBIS ModernisationofBaseInventorySystem

MBIT MechanicalBuiltInTest

Mbit Megabit

MBJ MainBeamJamming

MBM MDHUBusinessManager

MBO ManagementBuy‐Out

MBP MasterBattlePlanner

Mbps MegabitsperSecond

MBR MainBuildingRedevelopment

MBR

Market‐BeaconReceiver

MBR MedicalBranchRating

MBRLS Multi‐BarrelRocketLaunchingSystem

MBRV ManoeuvrableBallisticRe‐entry Vehicle

MBS ManagedBandwidthService

MBSD MultiBarrelSmokeDischarger

MBSS Multi‐BankStaringSystemSensor

MBT MainBattleTank

MC MainComputer

MC MaintenanceConcept

MC MasterController

Acronym LongTitle

MC MedicalCentre

MC MediumCalibre(>76mm)Gun

MC MediumCapacity

MC MediumCasebomb

MC MilitaryCommittee

MC MilitaryCommittee(NATO)

MC MinisterialCorrespondence

MC MissileController

MC MissionCapable

MC MissionComputer

MCofA MilitaryCertificateofAirworthiness

MC&G Mapping,ChartingandGeodesy

MC/FD Modular

Chaff/FlareDispenser

MC192 MilitaryCommitteeDocument192

MC3 Multi‐channe l CryptoController

MCA ManagementConsultanciesAssociation

MCA MaritimeandCoastguardAgency

MCA MicroChannelArchitecture

MCA MilitaryCo‐ordinatingAuthority

MCA MotorCyclingAssociation

MCAD Man‐PortableChemicalAgentDetector

MCAS MachineryControlAndSurveillance

MCATT Multi‐weapon

CombinedArmsTacticalTrainer

MCBU MunitionsCentralBusinessUnit(partoftheDLO)

MCBU MunitionsCorporateBusinessUnit

MCC MainControlCentre

MCC Management, CommandandControl

MCC ManualControlandCounter

MCC MaritimeComponentCommander

MCC MissileControlConsole

MCC MissionCoordinationCentre

MCC MobileCommandCentre

MCC MovementsCoordination

Centre

MCCDC MarineCorpsCombatDevelopmentCommand

MCCIS MaritimeCommandandControlInformationSystem

MCCIS MaritimeCommand,ControlandInformationSystem

MCCISWG MilitaryCommand,ControlandInformationSystemsWorkingGroup

MCCP MainCommunicationsControlPanel

MCCP MovementControlCheckPoint

MCCS MarconiCommandandControlSystem

MCCS MineCountermeasuresControl

System

MCCU Micro‐ClimateCoolingUnit

MCD MarineCraftDetachment(RoyalAirForce)

MCD MaritimeCapabilityDirector

MCD MineWarfareandClearanceDiving

MCDA Multi‐CriteriaDecisionAnalysis

MCDEC MarineCorpsDevelopmentandEducationalCommand

MCDEC MarineCorpsSchool

MCDU MalfunctionControlandDisplayUnit

MCE ModularControlEquipment

MCEB Military

CommunicationsElectronicsBoard

MCEWG MilitaryCommunicationsElectronicsWorkingGroup

MCFS MPSCoastalFortressSimulator

Acronym LongTitle

MCG MasterControlGroup

MCG MediumCalibreGun

MCG Millimeter‐waveContrastGuidance

MCGS MediumCalibreGunSystems

MCGS MicrowaveCommandGuidanceSystem

MCI ManagementCharterInitiative

MCI MethodsforC3IInteroperability

MCJO MaritimeContributiontoJointOperations

MCLOS ManualCommandtoLineOfSight

MCM Manningand

CareerManagement

MCM MineCounterMeasures

MCM MineCountermeasures

MCM MineCounter‐Measures

MCM MineCountermeasuresship

MCM Multi‐ChipModule

MCMTA MineCounte r MeasuresTaskingAuthority

MCMV MineCounterMeasuresVessel

MCMV MineCounterMeasuresVessels

MCMV MineCounter‐MeasuresVessel

MCO MainCommunicationsOffice

MCP MainCoolantPump

MCP

MaritimeCampaignProgramme

MCP MaximumContinuousPower

MCP MilitaryCommunicationProjects

MCP MilitaryConstructionProgram

MCP MissileControlPanel

MCP MissionControlPanel

MCPE ModularCollectiveProtectionEquipment

MCPs MainCoolantPumps

MCPTP MainCoolantPumpTransportPackage

MCR MachineryControlRoom

MCR MobileCommunicationRadio

MCRC MobileControlandReporting

Centre

MCRS MineClearanceRollerSystem

MCRV MechanisedCombatRepairVehicle

MCS MachineryControlSystem

MCS ManoeuvreControlSystem

MCS MasterControlSet

MCS MasterControlStation

MCS MilitaryCommunicationsSystems

MCS MissileControlSystem

MCS MissionComputerSystem

MCS MobileControlStation

MCS Multi‐mediaCommunicationsStation

MCSK Mine

ClearanceSystemKit

MCSR MissionCompletionSuccessRate

MCT MediumCombatTractor

MCT MILANCompactTurret

MCT MilitaryCombatThrust

MCT MissionCriticalTask

MCT MovingCoilTransducer

MCT/S MilanCompactTurret/Spartan

MCTA MaritimeCo mmissioningTrialsandAssessments

Acronym LongTitle

MCTC MilitaryCorrectional TrainingCentre

MCTFIST MarineCorpsTankFullCrewInteractiveSimulatorTrainer

MCTG MobileCivilianTransportGroup

MCTL MilitaryCriticalTechnologiesList

MCTNS ManpowerCommonThermalNightSight

MCTR MessageCentre

MCU MainControlUnit

MCU ManagementControlUnit

MCU MarineCraftUnit(RoyalAirForce)

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MCU MasterControlUnit

MCU MissileControlUnit

MCU MissionComputerUnit

MCU MissionControlUnit

MCU ModularConceptUnit

MCU Multi‐pointControlUnit

MCU1 ModularCommunicationsUnit1

MCV MechanisedCombatVehicle

MCW ModulatedContinuousWave

MCWP MainCirculatingWaterPump

MCWS MinorCalibreWeaponsStation

MD Managing

Director

md MeanDeviation

MD MedicalDischarge

MD Methyldichloroarsin

MD MilitaryDistrict

MD(G)T MissionData(Ground)Terminal

MD/HDS MilitaryDeputytotheHeadofDefenceSales

MD/WT MarineDivision/WingTeam

MD0110 EricssonPABX

MDA Maintainer'sDiagnosticAid

MDA MechanicalDesignAuthority

MDA MinimumDescentAltitude

MDA ModelDrivenArchitecture

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MDA MonochromeDisplayAdapter

MDAL MasterDataandAssumptionsList

MDAP MutualDefenceAssistanceProgram

MDBF MeanDistanceBetweenFailures

MDC MainDisplayConsole

MDC MaintenanceDataCentre

MDC MineDataCentre

MDC MineDisposalCharge

MDC MiniatureDetonatorCord

MDDU MineDetonationDemonstrationUnit

MDF MainDefenceForce

MDF

MainDistributionFrame

MDF MaritimeDefenceForce

MDF MissionDataFile

MDF MissionDegradationFactor

MDF MonopulseDirectionFinding

MDF(A) MainDefenceForce(Air)

MDF(L) MainDefenceForce(Land)

MDF(M) MainDefenceForce(Maritime)

MDFB MediumDensityFibreBoard

Acronym LongTitle

MDG MultiDisciplinaryGroup

MDG Multi‐Disciplinary Group

MDG(N) MedicalDirectorGeneral(Naval)

MDGFIS MDGFinancialInformationSystem

MDH MinimumDescentHeight

MDHC McDonnellDouglasHelicopterCorporation(nowMDHS)

MDHS McDonnellDouglasHelicopterSystems

MDHU MinistryofDefenceHospitalUnit

MDI MissDistanceIndicator

MDI MultipleDocumentInterface

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MDL TypeofASWmarkerusedonRNradarscreens

MDLT MobileDataLinkTerminal

MDMS MarineDomestics,Detection,Monitoring,SteeringandStabilisingSystems

MDO MeasurementofDefenceOutput

MDP MaintainabilityDemonstrationPlan

MDP MaintenanceDataPanel

MDP ManufacturingDataPacks

MDP MinistryofDefencePolice

MDP ModularDisplayProcessor

MDP Multi‐DesignationProtocol

MDPA MinisterofDefenceProcurementApproval

MDPF MissionDataPreparationFacility

MDPGA MinistryofDefencePoliceandGuardingAgency

MDR MaintainabilityDemonstrationReport

MDR MediumDataRate

MDR MobileDeepRange(US)

MDRE ManualDataRecordingExercise

MDRI MonthlyDefectReportingInstruction

MDRI Multi‐purposeDisplayRepeater

Indicator

MDRL MandatoryDefectReportingList

MDS MaintenanceDataStation

MDS MaintenanceDataSystem

MDS ManagementDevelopmentScheme

MDS MeteorologicalDataSystem

MDS MineDisposalSystem

MDS ModularDecontaminationSystem

MDS ModularDispenserSystem

MDSA MultiSensorDeployedArray

MDSGW MaximumStructuralDesignGrossWeight

MDSS MobilityandDeployedSupport

Study

MDTM Medium‐DutyTankTargetMechanism

MDTS McDonnellDouglasTrainingSystems

MDTS MegabitDigitalTroposcatterSubsystem

MDTS MissionDataTransferSystem

MDTSC McDonnellDouglasTrainingSystemsCompany

MDU MineDistributingUnit

MDV MineDetectionVehicle

MDVC ModificationsandDefenceVettingCommittee

MDW MineDisposalWeapon

MDWP MutualDefenceWeaponsProgram



MDZ MissileDangerZone

ME MainEffort

ME MaintenanceError

Acronym LongTitle

ME ManoeuvreEnhancementmode

ME MarineEngineer(rating)

ME MarineEngineering

ME MassEffectiveness

ME MuzzleEnergy(injoules)(j)

ME(OST) MarineEngineer(OfficerSeaTraining)

ME(d) MuzzleEnergy(distance)

MEA MonoEthanolAmine

MEAD ManagedEquipmentAssetDatabase

MEADS MediumExtendedAirDefenceSystem

MEAS MechanicalEngineeringAircraft

Squadron(RoyalAirForce)

MEB MarineExpeditionaryBrigade

MEC MinimumEffectiveCrew

MEC ModularElectronicsConcept

MECA MissileElectronicsandComputerAssembly

MECCA ModularEquippedandConfiguredCalibrationAnalyser 

MECDL MissionEquippedControlDataLink

Mech Mechanised

MECOM MiddleEastElectronicCommunicationsExhibition

MECTS ModularElectronicsCombatTrainingSystem

med

Medical

MED MessageExchangeDevice

MEDA MilitaryEmergencyDiversionAirfield

MEDAX MessageDataExchangeterminal

MedCM MedicalCountermeasuresagainstNBCagents

MEDDS MechemExplosivesandDrugDetectionSystem

MEDE MessageEntryandDistributionEquipment

MEDEF MiddleEastDefenceandSecurityExhibition

MEDEVAC MedicalEvacuation

MEDL MissionEquipmentDevelopmentLaboratory

MEDP Manufacturing

EngineeringDesktopProcedure

MEDP MarineEngineeringDevelopmentProgramme

MEDS ManagedElectronicDirectoryService

MEE MarineEngineeringEquipment

MEE MilitaryEngineeringEstablishment

MEE MissionEssentialEquipment

MEECN MinimumEssentialEmergencyCommunicationsNetwork

MEF MarineExpeditionaryForce

MEF MinistryofEconomyandFinance

MEFAR ManagedEquipmentFixedAssetRegister

MEFPMRS MarineExpeditionary 

ForcePrimaryMulti‐channelRadio System

MEG MobilisationEmploymentGroup

MEHT Mean EyeHeightaboveThreshold

MEI MandatoryEquipmentInspection

MEIDAS ModeloftheEffectivenessofIntegratedDAS

MEIP MarineEngineeringImprovementPlan

MEIS MoDEstateInformationSystem

MEL MaximumExposureLimit

MEL MinimumEquipmentList

MEL MissileEjectorLauncher

MEM

 MarineEngineeringMechanic

MEM MDHUEquipmentManager

MEM(L) MarineEngineeringMechanic(Electrical)or(Mechanical)

Acronym LongTitle

MEMIC MobileElectro‐MagneticIncompatibility

MENS MissionElementNeedStatement

MENTOR ConnectiontoOutofAreaCommunicationsfacilities

MEO MarineEngineeringOfficer

MEO MechanicalEngineeringOfficer(RN)

MEO MidEarthOrbit

MEO MilitaryElectronicsOffice

MEO MilitaryExecutiveOfficer

MEOSS MobileElectro‐OpticalSurveillanceSystem

MEOW MultipleEngineeringOrder

Wire

MEP MediumExternalPintle

MEP MicroelectronicsPackage

MEP MissionEquipmentPackage

MEPC MarineEnvironmentProtectionCommittee

MEPU MonofuelEmergencyPowerUnit

MER MinorEquipmentRequirement

MER MissionEvaluationRoom

MER MultipleEjectorRack

MERA Molecular‐ElectronicsRadar

MERADCOM MobilityEquipmentResearchandDevelopmentCommand

MERCURY MaterialManagerSupportof

Refits

MERE MortarElevationandRangingEquipment

MERIDIAN NTPABX

MERLIN ManagementofEquipmentResources,Liabilities andInformationNetworks

MERLIN ModularEjec tion‐RatedLow‐profileImagingforNight

MEROD MessageEntryandReadOutDevice

MERZONES MerchantshippingZones

MES Manufacturing ExecutionSystem(MRPIIandTheorymix)

MES MarineEngineeringSpares



MES MedicalEmploymentStan dards 

MESAR MicrowaveElectronicallyScannedAdaptiveRadar

MESAR Multi‐functionElectronicallyScannedAdaptiveRadar

MESAR MultifunctionElectronicallyScannedArray/AdaptableRadar

MESFET Metal‐Semi conductor FieldEffectTransistor

MESRAS Man‐mountedEye/SceneRecordingandAnalysisSystem(Eyepointingsystem)

MESRO MESeaRidingOrd ersorOfficer

MESRWO MESea

RidingWarrantOfficer

MET MarksmanshipExpertTrainer

MET Mean ElapsedTimes

MET Meteorological

MET MissionEventTrainer

MetO MeteorologicalOffice

METDF MarineEngineeringTechnologyDemonstratorFrameworkDocument

METIS MeteorologicalInformationSystem

METL(L) MissionEssentialTaskList(Land)

METO MaximumExceptTake‐Off

METOC METeorologicalandOCeanographic

METOC METeorology&Oceanographic

system

METOC Meteorology&Oceanography

Metric Measurableelementofaserviceprocessorfunction

METS Manpower,Equipment,TrainingandSustainability

METSATNET MeteorologicalSatelliteNetwork

MEU MainElectronicsUnit

Acronym LongTitle

MEU MarineExpeditionaryUnit

MEU MissionEssentialUnits

MEV MedicalEvacuationVehicle

MEV MillionElectronVolt

MEVA ModularversionofEVAcode

MEW MicrowaveEarlyWarning

MEWG MarineEngineeringWorkingGroup

MEWPP ModularElectronicWarfarePre‐processor

MEWS MicrowaveEWsystem

MEWS MissileEarlyWarningStation

MEWS Modular

EWSimulator

MEWSG MaritimeEWSupportGroup

MEWSG Multi‐ServiceElectronicWarfareSupportGroup

MEWSS Multi‐Service/MobileElectronicWarfareSupportsystem

MEX Microelectronics

MEXE MilitaryEngineeringExperimental Establishment

MEZ MissileEngagementZone

MF MainForce

MF MediumFreq uency

MF MediumFreq uency(300–3000kHz)

MF MissionFailures

MF Multi

Function

MFV MaterielDivision,WesternMilitaryRegionCommand

MFA MovementsFinancialAuthority

MFACT MobileForwardAirControlTrainer

MFAR Multi‐FunctionArrayRadar

MFASIS MovementsFinanceAuditInformationSystem

MFBF Multi‐FunctionBombFuze

MFC MortarFireControl

MFC MortarFireController

MFC MotorFireControl

MFC Multi‐FunctionConsole



MFCC Multi‐FunctionCommonConsole

MFCD ModularFlare/ChaffDispenser

MFCD MultiFunctionColourDisplay

MFCS MissileFireControlSystem

MFCS ModifiedFireControlSystem

MFD MultiFunctionDisplay

MFD Multi‐FunctionDisplay

MFDC MortarFireDataComputer

MFDF MediumFrequencyDirectionFinder

MFDT Multi‐FunctionDisplayTrainer

MFF MixedFighterForce

MFF

MunitionFillingFactory 

MFFC MixedFighterForceConcept

MFFM MarineFluidPowerFireFighting&MechanicalHandling

MFHD Multi‐FunctionHead‐downDisplay

MFHF MobileFuelHandlingFlight

MFK MultiFunctionKeyboard

MFL MinimumFrictionLevel

MFLOPS MillionsofFloatingPointOperationsPerSecond

MFM ModifiedFrequencyModulation

MFMA Multi‐Function

MicrowaveAperture

Acronym LongTitle

MFMS MilitaryFlightManagementSystem

MFN MostFavouredNation

MFO MultinationalForceandObservers

MFOP MaintenanceFreeOperatingPeriod

MFP MatchedFieldProcessingorMilitaryFunctionPackage

MFP MaterialFlowProject

MFP MediumFloorPintle

MFPI MeasurementofFightingPowerInspection

MFPU MobileFieldPhotographicUnit

MFR Multi

FunctionRadar

MFR Multi‐FunctionRadar

MFS MediumFrequencySonar

MFTS MilitaryFlyingTrainingSystem

MFTS Multi‐FunctionTestSet

MG MachineGun

MG MainGate

MG MainGroup

MG ManagementGrouping 

mg milligram(s)

MGARJS MobileGround‐to‐AirRadarJammingSystem

MGB MediumGirderBridge

MGBC MainGateBusiness

Case

MGCS MissileGuidanceandControlSystem

MGCS MobileGroundControlStation

MGD(B) MissileGunDirector(Blind)

MGDARAF MaintenanceGroupDefenceAgency.SeeDARA.

MGF Metallise dGlass‐Fibrechaff

MGGB ModularGuidedGlideBomb

MGL MasterGeneralofLogistics

MGM MasterGroupMultiplexer

MGM MediumGradeMessage

MGM Mobilesurfaceattack

GuidedMissile

MGN MirrorGroupNewspapers

MgO Magnesiumoxide

MGO MasterGeneraloftheOrdnance

MGO(V) MissileGunDirector(Visual)

MGRS MilitaryGridReferenceSystem

MGS MedicalandGeneralStores

MGS MinistryofDefenceGuardService

MGS MobileGroundStation

MGSD Management GroupingSourceDocument

MGT MobileGroundTerminals

MGW

ManagementofGovernmentinWar

MH Mine‐Hunter

MH/FH ManHoursperFlyingHour

MHC MaterialsHandlingCrane

MHC Mine‐Hunter,Coastal

MHE Materials HandlingEquipment

MHE MechanicalHandlingEquipment

MHETM MechanicalHandlingEquipmentTrainingManager

MHF MessageHandlingFacility

MHI ManualHitIndicator

MHIP MissileHomingImprovementProgram

Acronym LongTitle

MHQ MarineHeadquarters

MHQ MaritimeHeadquarters

MHQ MedicalHeadquarters

MHR ManualHandlingRegulations

MHS MessHotelServices

MHS MessageHandlingSystem

MHS MineHuntingSupportmodule

MHSV Multi‐purposeHighSpeedVehicle

MHT MaterialHandlingTime

MHTU MaterialsHandling&TrialsUnit

MHU MaritimeHeadquartersUnit

MHV Miniature

HomingVehicle

MHWS MeanHighWaterSprings

MHz MegaHertz(Onemillioncyclespersecond)

MI Majo r Incident

MI MaritimeInterdiction

MI MilitaryIntelligence

MI&TE Measuring,Inspection&TestEquipment

MIA MissingInAction

MIAMI MicrowaveIceAccretionMeasurementInstrument

MIAS ManagementInformationandAccountingsystem

MIB ManagementinformationBase

MIC MicrowaveIntegratedCircuit

MIC MultinationalInteroperabilityCouncil

MIC Munitions ItemCode

MICA MediaIndependentCommunicationArchitecture

MICC MaterialItemCategoryCode

MICC MineralInsulatedCopperCovered(cable)

MICLIC Mine‐clearingLineCharge

MICM MagneticInfluenceCounterMeasure

MICNS ModularIntegratedCommunicationsandNavigationSystem

MICOM MissileCommand

MICOM MissileCommand(US

Army)

MICOS MultifunctionalInfra‐redCoherentOpticalScanner

MICS MannedInteractiveControlStation

MICS MobileIntegr atedCommunicationsSystem

MICV MechanisedInfantryCombatVehicle

Mid Midshipman

MID MusicalInstrumentDigital 

MIDA ManagementInformationDataAnalysis

MIDAS MaintenanceInformationandDefectAnalysisSystem

MIDAS MakeIdeasDevelopAssetsSuccessfully(Suggestionscheme)

MIDAS

ManagementInformation,DataandA ccountingSystem

MIDAS MarineInclinationDifferentialAlignmentSystem

MIDAS MaritimeIntegratedDefensiveAidsSuite

MIDAS MaritimeIntelligenceDissemination&AnalysisSystem(RANCommandSysteM)

MIDAS MineandIceDetection/AvoidanceSystem

MIDAS MissileDefenceAlarmSystem

MIDAS MobileIntegratedDigitalAutomaticSystem

MIDAS MotorwayIslandDetectionandAutomatic

SignallingSystem

MIDB ModernisedIntegratedDatabase

MIDI MusicalInstrumentDigitalInterface

MIDIT MeansofIdentifyingandDevelopingInternalTalent

Acronym LongTitle

MIDL ModularInter‐operableDataLink

MIDNIGHT Infraredscanningdigitalimagersystem(8‐12mm)

MIDS MultifunctionInformationDistributionSystem

MIDSS ManagementInformationandDecisionSupportSystem

MIDU MissileIgnitionDelayUnit

MIE MineInvestigationandExploitation

MIEA MasterInformationExchangeAgreement

MIEA MasterInformationExchangeArrangement

MIEE

 MemberofInstitutionofElectricalEngineers

MIEM MasterInformationExchangeMOU

MIES Multi‐ImageryExploitationSystem

MIF MotionInducedFatigue

MIFASS MarineIntegratedFireandAirSupportSystem

MIFF MinimumIndicatedFuelforFlight

MIFV MechanisedInfantryFightingVehicle

MIG Materials InformationGroup(wasNAMLtheNavalMaterialsgroup)

MIG

MCEInterfaceGroup

MIG MetalInertGas(welding)

MiG MikoyanAircraft

MIGITS MiniatureIntegratedGPS/INSTacticalSystem

MIHQ MajorIncidentHeadquarters

MII MotionInducedInterruption

MIIDS MilitaryIntelligenceIntegratedDatabaseSystem

MIIRS ModularImageryInterpretationandReportingSystem

MIL Military

MILAN Missiled'InfanterieLegerANtichor

MILCAP MilitaryCapability

MILCAP MILitaryCAPability

report

MILCON MilitaryConstruction

MILD Magnetic‐IntrusionLineDetector

MILES MultipleIntegratedLaserEngagementSystem

MILO ManagementofIntegratedLogisticsOperations

MILO MilitaryIntelligenceLiaisonOfficer

MILOC NATOMilitaryOceanographyCommittee

MILREP Military Representative

MILSATCOM MILitarySATelliteCOMmunications

MILSM MODILSManager

MILSM MODIntegratedLogistic SupportManager

MILSPEC Military

Specification

MILSTAMP MilitaryStandardTransportationAndMovementProcedures

Milstar MilitaryStrategicTacticalandRelay

Mil‐Std MilitaryStandard

MILSTRIP MILitaryStandardRequisition&IssueProcedures

MILTRACS MilitaryAirTrafficControlSystem

MILU MissileInterfaceandLogicUnit

MIM Mobile‐launchedsurface‐to‐airMissile

MIME MultiIndentureMultiEchelon

MIME Multipurpose

InternetMailExtensionstype

MIMHS MaritimeIntelligenceMessageHandlingSystem

min minimum

MIN Minister

min Minutes

MIN MobileIdentityNumber

Acronym LongTitle

MinAF Minist erArmedForces

MIN(AF) MinisterfortheArmedForces

Min(AF) MinisterofStatefortheArmedForces

MIN(DP) MinisterforDefenceProcurement

Min(DP) MinisterofStateforDefenceProcurement

MINDER MineDetection,Neutralisation&RouteMarkingSysteM

MINDER MineNeutralisationandDetectionEquipment

MINIS MINistersInformation

System.ReplacedbyTOPMIS

MINOS MarconiIntegratedNavalOperationsSystem

MINT MutualInterference

MINTRI MINorTRIals(recordofalloutstandingMinorTrialinsubmarines)

MINX MinesintheNextCentury

MIOSH MemberoftheInstituteofOccupationalSafetyandHealth

MIP MissileImpactPredictor

MIP MultipleInertProjectil e/Penetrator

MIPS Medium

IntegratedPropulsionSystems

MIPS MillionInstructionsPerSecond 

MIPS MillionsofInstructionsPerSecond

MIPS MiscellaneousInvoiceProcessingSystem

MIPS MissileImpactPredictionSet

MIPS Multi‐activityProductionScheme

MIR Multiple‐targetInstrumentationRadar

MIR SpaceStation

MIRA MILANInfra‐‐RedAdapter

MIRA MILANInfra‐RedAttachment

MIRA MiniatureInfra‐Red

Alarm

MIRACL MidInfra‐RedAdvancedChemicalLaser

MIRADCOM MissileR&DCommand(USArmy)

MIRADOR MinefieldReconnaissanceandDetectorSystem

MIRAGE MicroelectronicsIndicatorforRadarGroundEquipment

MIRC MissileIn‐RangeComputer

MIRCAT MultispectralInfra‐RedCueingAndTracking

MIRTH MillimetricandIRTestHead

MIRTS ModularInfra‐RedTransmitting

System

MIRV MultipleIndependentlyTargetedRe‐EntryVehicle

MIS ManagementInformationSystem

MIS MessageInputSegment

MIS MilitaryInformationSystem

MIS MotionInducedSickness

MIS USArmyMissileCommandSpecification

MIS(CAT) ProposedArmyCateringManagementInformationSystem

MISA ManagementInformationStockAccounting

MISCEX MiscellaneousExercise

MiSER MissionSystemsEvaluationRig

MISIRS

 MODInformationSecurityIncidentReportingScheme

MISREP MissionReport

MISS MissileInterceptScoringSystem

MIST ManagementInformationSuppliesandTransport

MIST MetOfficeInformationSystem

MIST ModularInter‐operableSurfaceTerminal

MIST MosaicInfra‐redSensorTechnology

MISTE ModularIntegratedSensorTestandEvaluation

MIT ManagementInformationTechnology

Acronym LongTitle

MITAS Multi‐sensorImagingTechnologyforAir‐borneSurveillance

MITELREP DDSSSeniorOfficerNetwork(ElectronicMailSystem)

MITI MinistryofInternationalTradeandIndustry

MITL ManInTheLoop

MITRE MultipleIndependentTransmitandReceiveEquipment

MITS ManualofITSecurity

MITS MobileIndependentTargetSystem

MiTT

 MinorTacticalTrial

MIU ManagementInterfaceUnit

MIU MissileInterfaceUnit

MIU MultiplexInterfaceUnit

MIVC MagneticallyInducedVelocityChange

MIW ManagementInformationWing

MIWG MultinationalInteroperabilityWorkingGroup

MIZ MarginalIceZone

MJ MegaJoule

MJDI ManagementoftheJointDeployedInventory

MJLC Mul tinationalJointLogisticsCentre

MJOC Maritime

JointOperationsCentre

MJP MilitaryJudgementPanel

mk mark

MKC MultipleKillCapacity 

MKEB MaximumKinematicEner gyBoundary

MKS Metre‐Kilogr am‐Second(Unitssystem)

MKV MiniatureKillVehicle

ML Member’sLetter(OrdnanceBoard)

ML MilitaryElectronics

ml millilitre(s)

ML MissileLauncher

ML MotorLaunch

ML MotorLaunchJetty

ML2 MaintenanceLevel

2(base)

ML3 MaintenanceLevel3(depot)

ML4 MaintenanceLevel4(industry)

MLA ManufacturingLicenseAgreement

MLA MeanLineofAdvance

MLAW MissileLaunchandApproachWarner

MLB MainLobeBlanking

MLB MineLiftingBag

MLBM ModernLargeBallisticMissile

MLC MainLobeCluster

MLC ModularLoadCarrier

MLD Manoeuvring

LimitationDiagram

MLDS MediumLatencyDataService

MLDT MeanLogisticDelayTime

MLE MissileLaunchEnvelope

MLF Multi‐LaminarFilm

MLF Multi‐LateralFleet

MLF MultilateralForce

MLF Multi‐LateralnuclearForce

MLFS ModularLightweightFLIRSystem

MLI MidLifeImprovement

MLI Mid‐LifeImprovement

Acronym LongTitle

MLLV Medium‐LiftLaunchVehicle

MLMS Multi‐purposeLightweightMissileSystem

MLO MilitaryLiaisonOfficer

MLOF ModularLaserFireControl

MLP MultipleLicencePack

MLPP Multi‐LevelPrecedenceandPre‐emption

MLPRF ModularLowPowerRadioFrequ ency

MLPS MultilinkProcessingSystem

MLRE Maxim umLikelyRiskEstimate

MLRS Multi

‐LaunchedRocketSystem

MLRS Mul tipleLaunchRocketSystem

MLRS Mul tiple‐LaunchRocketSystem

MLS MarineElectricalSystems

MLS MicrowaveLandingSystem

MLS MicrowaveLimbSounder

MLS Multi‐LevelSecure

MLS Multi‐LevelSecurity

MLSAM MODLogisticSupportAnalysisManager

MLSC MilitaryLaserSafetyCommittee

MLT MissileLoaderTransport

MLT Munitions

LiftTrailer

MLTAA ManufacturingLicenseandTechnicalAssistanceAgreement

MLU MidLifeUpdate

MLU MidLifeUpgrade

MLU Mid‐LifeUpdate

MLU MonitorandLogicUnit

MLV MediumLaunchVehicle

MLV MemoryLoaderandVerifier

MLV MobileLaunchVehicle

MLVW MediumLogisticVehicle,Wheeled

MLWS MeanLowWaterSprings

MM Maintenance

Manager

MM Manage mentMilestone

MM MartinMarietta

mm Millimetre

mm millimetre(s)

MM Minewarfarevessel

MM Minutemanseriesballisticmissile

MM Multi‐Media

MMA MainManagementArea

MMA ManualMetalArc(welding)

MMA MastMountedAssembly

MMA MotorMileageAllowance

MMA Multi‐missionAircraft

MMARS MilitaryMovementandReporting System

MMARS

MovementManagementandAirReservationSystem

MMARS MovementsManagementAirReservationSystem

MMBF MeanMilesBetweenFailures

MMC MaterielManagementCentre(USArmy)

MMC MetalMatrixComposites

MMD MultimodeDisplay

MMDR ManagementMonthlyDemandRate

MMDS MovingMapDisplay Equipment

Acronym LongTitle

MMDS Multi‐ModeSeekerDemonstrationproject

MMEL MasterMEL

MMER MinimumMinorEquipmentRequirement

MMER MinorMiscellaneousEquipmentRequirement

MMER MiscellaneousMinorEquipmentRequirement

MMES MinimumMissionEssentialStockholding

MMF MagneticMeasuringFacility

MMF ManMadeFibre(rope)

MMFF MultimodeFireandForget

MMG MediumMachineGun

MMH

 MaintenanceManHours

MMH MonomethylHydrazine

MMH/FH MaintenanceManHoursperFlyingHour

mmHg MillimetersofMercury

MMHS MilitaryMessageHandlingSystem

MMI ManMachineInterface

MMI Man‐MachineInterface

MMI MarinaMilitareItaliana

MMIC MonolithicMicrowaveIntegratedCircuit

MMIMS ModularMulti‐InfluenceMinesweepingSystem

MMIS MaterialManagersInformationSystem

MMIT ManagementofMaterielinTransit

MMLC MediumMobilityLoadCarrier

MMM MJDIMigrationMatrix(supersededbyPKB)

MMMIS MedicalMat erielManagementInformationSystem

MMN MinistryModificationNumber

Mmo MaximumoperatingMachnumber

MMOC MartinMariettaOverseasCorporation

MMP MaintenanceMonitoringPanel

MMP MANPRINTManagementPlan

MMP MeanMaximumPressure

MMP

 ModularMissionPayload

MMR MinimumMilitaryRequirement

MMRPV Mul timissionRPV

MMS MainMachinerySpace

MMS MaintenanceManagementSystem

MMS MaintenanceManagement/MessageSystem

MMS Mast‐MountedSight

MMS MatraMarconiSpace

MMS MissileManagementSystem

MMS MissionManagementSystem

MMS1 MobileMastSpectrometer1

MMSRT MaterialManagementStudyReviewTeam

MMSS

MPSMultibeamSonarSimulator 

MMT MagneticMediaTransfer

MMT MiniatureMobileTarget

MMT Multi‐modeTransponder

MMTTR MechanisedMovingTargetTrainerRange

MMU MemoryManagementUnit

MMU MemoryMobileUnit

MMV ModularMilitaryVehicle

MMV Multi‐MissionVehicle

MMW MaritimeMineWarfare

Acronym LongTitle

MMW MediumMulti‐purposeWheeled

MMW MilimeterWave

MMW MillimetricWave

MMWR MillimetreWaveRadar

MN Meganewtons

MNAD Multi‐NationalAirmobileDivision

MNC Major NATOCommand(er)

MNC Major NATOCommander

MND MinistryofNationalDefence

MND MissionNeedDocuments

MND Multi‐NationalDivision

Mne Marine

MNF MaritimeNuclear

Forces

MNF Multi‐NationalForces

MNFP Multi‐NationalFighterProgram

MNIS Multi‐Nation alInformationSharing

MNLF MoroNationalLiberationFront

MNMF MultinationalMaritimeForce

MNPS MinimumNavigationPerformanceSpecification

MNR MerchantNavyReserve

MNS MineNeutralisationSystem

MNS MissionNeedsStatement

MNTB Multi‐NationalTest‐bed

MNVG MonocularNightVision

Goggles

MNW MinorNewWorks

MO Magneto‐Optical

MO MedicalOfficer

MOA MemorandumOfAgreement

MOA MemorandumofAgreement(binding)

MOA MilitaryOperationsArea

MOAD MaritimeOperationalAnalysisDatabase

MOAT MinewareOperationsAnalysisTool

MOB MainOperatingBase

MOB MainOperationalBase

MOB ManOverboard

MOB MaritimeOperatingBase

MobC

 MobilisationCentre

MOBA MobilityOperationsForBuilt‐upAreas(USArmy)

MoBC ManagementofBusinessChange

MOBSS MobilitySupportSquadron

MOC MaintenanceOperationalChecks

MOC MaintenanceOperationsControl

MoC ManagementofChange

MOC MaritimeOperationalClothing

MOC ModularOperationsCentre

MOC MultifunctionOperatorConsole

MOCRAT MembersoftheCentralRegion

AirTasking

Mod Modification

MOD(PE) MinistryofDefence(DefenceProcurementAgency)

MODCIS MODCommunicationInformationSystem

MODDIG ModularDigitalImageGenerator

MOD(N) MinistryofDefence(Navy)

MOD(PE) MinistryofDefence(ProcurementExecutive)

Acronym LongTitle

MOD(PE) MinistryofDefenceProcurementExecutive

MOD(PTS) MinistryOfDefence(PoliceTrainingSchool)

MODA MinistryOfDefenceandAviation

MODAF MinistryOfDefenceArchitecturalFramework

MODAR MODArchitecturalRepository

MODAS ModularDataAcquisitionSystem

MODCERTCC MODComputerEmergencyResponseTeamCo‐ordinationCentre

Mode5 Mode5



MODELS ModernisationoftheDefenceLogisticsSystems

MODEM MODAFOntologicalDataExchangeMechanism

MODEM ModulatorandDemodulatorSystem(Communications)

MODEM MOdulator/DEModulator

MODERO MinistryofDefenceEmissionReductionObjective

MODICSS MODInformationandCommunicationsServicesStrategy

MODIFIER MObileDIrectFIreEquipmentRequirement

MODIR ModulatedInfra‐Redjammer

MODIS MinistryOfDefence

InformationStrategy

MODIX MetalOxideDecontaminationbyIoneXchange

MODOD MODOfficeDirectory

MODPM MODProjectManager

MODs Modifications

MODSAF MODularSemiAutonomousForces

MODSIPS MODSystemIntegrationProcess

MODSY MinistryOfDefenceSecurity

MODUK MinistryOfDefenceUK

MODUK UKMin istryofDefence

MOE MeasureOfEffectiveness

MOFA Multi‐Option

FuzeArtillery

MOFIFIER MobileDirectFireEquipmentRequirement(Challenger2repla cementprogramme)

MOGAS MechanicalTransportGasoline

MOGUL ModularGunLayingSystem

MOIC MissileOrdnanceInhibitingCircuit

MOLAR Mortar/ArtilleryLocatingRadar

MOM MeasureofMerit

MOM Ministry OwnedMaterial

MOM MultiroleOTOMunitions

MOMCOMS Man‐On‐the‐MoveCommunications

MOMS Manufacturing

OperationsManagemen tSystem

MOMS ModularOpto‐electronicMulti‐spectralScanner

MONAB MobileNavalAir‐base,onshore(USArmy)

MONITOR ManagingtheOptimumNavalInventoryThroughOrganisation&Resources

MONOHUD MonocularHead‐UpDisplay

MOONLIGHT Nameofadatafusioncapability

MOOTW MilitaryOperationsOtherThanWar

MOP MaintenanceOperationProtocol



MOP MethodOfPackaging

MOP MethodOfProcurement

MOP ModulationonPulse

MOP’s MaintenanceOperations

MOPMS ModularPackMineSystem

MOPS MailOrderProtectionScheme

MOPS MinimumOperatingPerformanceStan dard

MOPTAR Multiple‐ObjectPhaseTrackingAndRanging

Acronym LongTitle

MOR MeteorologicalOpticalRange

MOR MilitaryOperationalRequirement

MOR MovementOccurrenceReport

MORAN ManagementOfResourcesAndNetworks

MORCOS MortarComputingSystem

MORI MarketandOpinionResearchInternational

MORRIS MotorTransportOperatorRepairandResourceInformationSystem

MORRIS MTOperation,RepairandResourceInformationSystem

MORS Minefieldand

OrdnanceRecoveryManagementSystem

MORTREP MortarBombingReport

MOS MeridianOceanSystems

MOS MilitaryOccupationalSpecialityqualification

MOS MilitaryOperatingStandard

MOS MilitaryOper ationalSpeciality

MOS MonitorOnlycrewStation

MOSFET MetalOxideSiliconFieldEffectTransistor

MOSIS FleetAirArm(FAA)versionofMERLIN

MOSP Multi‐mission OptronicStabilised

Payload(UAV)

MOSS MicrosoftOfficeSharePointServer

MOST Mission‐OrientatedSimulatorTraining

MoT MinistryofTr ansport

MOTEC MaritimeOperationsTacticalEvaluationCentre

MOTIF MauiOpticalTrackingand IdentificationFacility

MOTIS MessageOrientatedTextInterchangeSystem

MOT‐key Modifiedone ‐timekey

MOTOR MonitoringOfTransportOperatingRecords.RCTdomesticBvehicle

usage

MOTR MultipleObjectTrackingRadar

MOTS MilitaryoftheShelf

MOU MemorandumofUnderstanding

MOUS MicrosoftOfficeSpe cialistUser

MOUT MobileOperationinUrbanTerrain

MOVO MovementOfficer 

MOVO MovementsOfficer

MOVTAS ModifiedVisualTargetAcquisitionSystem

MOWAM MobileWaterMine

MP MaintenancePeriod

MP ManagementPlan

MP Manpower

andPersonnel

MP MemberofParliament

MP Metal‐Piercing

MP MilitaryPolice

MP Multipurpose

MP Multi‐‐Purpose

MPA ManPoweredAircraft

MPA Man‐PoweredAircraft

MPA MaritimePatrolAircraft

MPA MediumPowerAmplifier

MPA ModularProtocolArchitecture

MPA Multi‐PortAdapter

MPAA Multifunctional/Multi‐beamPhased‐ArrayAntenna

MPAST Maritime

PatrolAcousticSystemTrainer

MPAT Multi‐PurposeAnti‐Tank

mpb meanpointofburst

Acronym LongTitle

MPBA MultiplePracticeBombAdapter

MPC MaximumPermissibleConcentration

MPC MilitaryPersonnelCentre

MPC MissilePracticeCamp

MPC Multi‐mediaPersonalComputer

MPC Multi‐PurposeConsole

MPCA MultiplePhaseCentreAntenna 

MPCD Multi‐PurposeColourDisplay

MPCS MissionPlanningandControlStation

MPCS MontrealProtocolControlledSubstances

MPCU

 MarinePollutionControlUnit

MPD MaximumPermittedDose

MPD MultipurposeDisplay

MPDS MessageProcessingandDistributionSystem

MPDS Missile‐Piercing,DiscardingSabot

MPDS Multi‐PurposeDecontaminationSystem

MPE MaterielandPersonnelExploitation

MPE MaximumPermissibleExposure

MPEG MotionPictureExpertsGroup

MPF MapPredictedFire

MPF ModificationProposalForm

MPF

ModificationProvingFacility

MPF Multi‐‐PurposeFuze

MPFF Multi‐PurposeFighterFacility

MPGS MilitaryProvostGuardService

MPGS MobileProtectedGunSystem

MPH MediumPintleHead

mph milesperhour

MPHT MissilePotentialHazardTeam

MPI ManagementPerformanceIndicator

mpi meanpointofimpact

MPI MultiprotocolInterface

MPIM Multi‐PurposeIndividual

Munitions

MPL MaintenancePlanningLevel

MPM MaintenancePlanning&Management

MPM ManagingPublicMoney

MPM MicrowavePowerModules

MPM Multi‐PurposeMissile

MPMS MissilePerformanceMonitoringSystem

MPN MSEPacketNetwork

MPO MainProductionOrder

MPO ManagementPlanningOfficer

MPO MissilePlanningOffice

MPO MissionPlanningOfficer(RoyalAirForce)

MPOC MultipurposeOperationsConsole

MPOG MinimumPitchonGround

MPP ManagementPrinciplePaper

MPP ManufacturingProcessPlan

MPP MassivelyParallelProcessingcomputersystems

MPP MedicalProvisioningPoint 

MPP MonumentsProtectionProgramme

MPP Multiple/ MassivelyParallelProcessing

MPPU Multi‐PurposeProcessorUnit

Acronym LongTitle

MPR MediumPowerRadar

MPR MilitaryPowerReserve

MPR Multi‐bandPulsedRadar

MPRF MediumPulseRecurrenceFrequency

MPS MainPropulsionSystem

MPS MarinePropulsionSystems

MPS MaritimePropositioningShips

MPS MasterProductionSchedule(MRPII)

MPS MissionPayloadSubsystem

MPS MissionPlanningStation

MPS Mixed‐PropellantSystem

MPS

 MotorPumpSet

MPS MultipleProtectiveShelter

MPSD MultipathSignalDecomposition

MPSM ManualofPersonnelSecurityMeasures

MPSO MaterialPrices&StoresOverheads

MPT Manage mentPlanningTeam

MPT Multi‐PurposeTracer

MPTB MicroelectronicsandPhotonicsTestBed

MPTC MaximumPriceTargetCost

MPTC MaximumPriceTotalCost

MPTF MontrealProtocol

TaskForce

MP‐T‐SD Multi‐PurposeTracer,Self‐Destroying

MPU MicroProcessorUnit

MPU MissilePowerUnit

MPU MissionPayloadUnits

MPU MissionProgrammingUnit

MPV Minewarfare&PatrolVessels

MPWS MobileProtectedWeaponSystem

MQ MarriedQuarters

MQ MasterQuestion

MQL MasterQuestionList

MQLF MobileQuick‐LookFacility



MQO MarriedQuartersOfficer

MQW MultipleQuantumWell

MR MagnetoResistive

MR MandatoryRequirementofanOperationalRequirement

MR MaritimeReconnaissance

MR MarkerRanger

MR MasterRigger

MR MediumRange

MR MilitaryRegion

MR MotorRifle

MRSAM MediumrangeSurfacetoAirMissilesystem

MRTRIGAT MediumRangeThiRd

GenerationAnti‐Tank

MRA MainResponsibilityArea

MRA MultipleReceivingArray

MRAAM MediumRangeAir‐AirMissile

MRAAM MediumRangeAir‐to‐AirMissile

mrad milliradians

MRAD MultipleRangeAlignment Device

MRAF MarshaloftheRoyalAirForce

MRASM MediumRangeAir‐to‐SurfaceMissile

Acronym LongTitle

MRATGW MILANMediumRangeAnti‐‐TankGuidedWeapon

MRATGWS MediumRangeAnti‐TankGuidedWeaponSystem

MRAV Multi‐RoleArmouredVehicle

MRB MaterialRevueBoard

MRB MediumRangeBlast

MRB MultiRoleBrigade

MRBF MeanRoundsBeforeFailure

MRBM MediumRangeBallisticMissile

MRBS MeanRound BetweenStoppages



MRC MaintenanceRecordCard

MRC MasterRecordCentre

MRC Message‐basedReliableChannel

MRCA Multi‐RoleCombatAircraft

MRCF ModuleRepair&CalibrationFacility

MRCLOS MissileReferenceCommand‐to‐Line‐Of‐Sight

MRCS MobileReportingandControlSystem

MRCS MultipleRPVControlSystem

MRD Motor‐RifleDivision

MRDB MasterRecord

DataBase

MRDFS Man‐transportableRadioDirectionFindingSystem

MRE ManagementRadioEquipment

MRE MealsReadytoEat(US)

MRF MachineReadableFormat

MRF MobileReactionForce

MRF ModuleRepairFacility

MRF MovementReportForm

MRF Multi‐RoleFighter

MRF Multi‐RoleFuze

MRF Multi‐‐RoleFuze

MRG MainRepairGroup



MRG MediumRepairGroup

MRI MagneticResonanceImaging

MRI MasterRecordIndex

MRL ManagementRetentionLevel

MRL MaritimeRearLink

MRL MaritimeRearLink(radio)

MRL Modular/MultipleRocketLauncher

MRL Multi‐BarrelledRocketLauncher

MRM MissionRelatedMessage

MRN MapReferencedNavigation

MRO ManningandRecordOffice

MRO MedicalRecords

Officer

MROS MultiroleOperationsCabin

MRP MAARegulatoryPublication

MRP MachineryRepairParty

MRP Maintenance RecoveryPeriod

MRP MaterialsRequirementPlanning

MRP MaximumRatedPower

MRP MissileRecoveryProgramme

MRP MobileReportingPost

MRPII ManufacturingResourcePlanning

MRPIII MaterialAcquisitionSystem(Kanbans,Bar‐CodesandEDI)

MRPV MiniRemotelyPilotedVehicle



Acronym LongTitle

MRQO MasterRiggersQualityofficer

MRR MaritimeRadarReconnaissance

MRR MaximumRangetoRicochet

MRR MediumRangeRecovery

MRR Missile ReliabilityRestoration

MRR Multi‐RoleRadar

MRRS MilitaryRouteReconnaissanceService/Staff

MRS ManagementReviewStatement

MRS MasterRadarStation

MRS MediumRangeSonar

MRS MissionRecorderSystem

MRS

 MobileReceptionSystem

MRS MountainRescueService

MRS MultipleRocketSystem

MRS MultiroleSystem

MRS MuzzleReferenceSystem

MRSAM Medium‐RangeSurface‐to‐Air‐Missile

MRSASS MediumRangeSAMintheSurfacetoSurfacemode

MRSR MagazineReadyServiceRings

MRSR MultipleRoleSurvivableRadar

MRT ManagementReadinessTr ials

MRT

ManpackRadioTelephone

MRT MiniatureReceiveTerminal

MRT MobileRadioTerminal

MRT MobileRepairTeam

MRT MountainRescueTeam

MRT MultiRadarTracking

MRT Multi‐RadarTracking

MRT MultiroleRadioTelephone

MRTF MapReferencedTerrainFollowing

MRTFL MediumRoughTerrainForklift

MRTI Multi‐RoleThermalImager

MRTRIGAT MediumRangeTRIGAT

MRTS

 Multi‐RoleTurretSystem

MRTT ModifiedRushtonTowedTarget(AAWtarget)

MRTU MultipleRemoteTerminalUnit

MRU MaintenanceRecorderUnit

MRU MuchRegretUnable(negativereplytoanRPC)

MRV MagneticReferenceVehicle

MRV Maintenance‐RecoveryVehicle

MRV MultipleRe‐entryVehicle

MRV MultipleRe‐entryVehicles

MRVC MultipleRate

VoiceCard

MRVR MechanisedRepairandRecoveryVehicle

MRW MasterRiggersWriter

MRW MaximumRampWeight

MS MaritimeSurveillance

MS MessageStore

MS MethodStatement.

MS MethylSalicylate

MS Microsoft

MS MildSteel

MS MilitarySecretary

Acronym LongTitle

MS MilitaryStandards

ms Millisecond

MS MissionSystems

MS MultiSpectralorMassSpectrometry

MSEA MicrosoftEnterpriseAgreement

MSA MarineSafetyAgency

MSA MaritimeSafetyAgency

MSA MedicalSupplies Agency

MSA Mid‐StageAssessment

MSA MobileSubscriberAccess

MSA MutualSecurityArea

MSAM Medium(range)SurfacetoAir

Missile

MSAM MediumRangeSurface‐AirMissile

MSAM MediumRangeSurface‐to‐AirMissile

MSAM MediumSurface‐to‐Air‐Missile

MSAR MiniatureSyntheticApertureRadar

MSAT‐Air Multi‐SensorAidedTargeting‐Air‐borne

MSAW MinimumSafeAltitudeWarning

MSB MaintenanceSupportBuilding

MSB MinesweepingBoats

MSB MostSignificantBit

MSB

MostSignificantByte

MSC MagazineSafetyCertificate

MSC MagazineSafetyCommittee

MSC MaintenanceSupportCommittee

MSC MajorSubordinateCommand(er )(NATO)

MSC MajorSub‐ordinateCommander

MSC ManagementStudiesCentre

MSC MasterofScience

MSC MasterStockCard

MSC MilitarySealiftCommand

MSC MinehunterorMinesweeper

MSC Minesweeper,Coastal

MSC MissionSupport

Centre

MSCE Modular,StandardContro lElectronicsforOFSA

MSCO ModellingandSimulationCoordinationOffice

MSCS MilitarySatelliteControlSystem

MSD MetrologyScienceDirectorate

MSD MinesweepingDrone

MSD MobilisationStoresDepot

MSD MostSignificantDigit

MSD MultipleSiteDamage

MSD MultisensorDisplay

MSDOS MicroSoftDiscOperatingSystem

MS‐DOS MicrosoftDisk

OperatingSystem

MSDS MaintenanceSupportDataSystem

MSDS MaterialSafetyDataSheet

MSE MaintenanceSupportEquipment

MSE MobileSubscriberEquipment

MSER ManufactureandStorageofExplosivesRegulations

MSER MultipleStoresEjectorRack

MSF MagneticSilencingFacility

MSF MaritimeSpecialForces

Acronym LongTitle

MSF MilitarilySignificantFallout

MSF MultisensorFusion

MSFC MarshallSpaceFlightCentre

MSFP Mosaic‐StaringFocalPlane

MSG MagazineSafetyGroup

MSG ManpowerSteeringGroup

MSG MaterialSup portGroup

MSG Message

MSGL Multi‐SalvoGrenadeLauncher

MSH MediumSupportHelicopter

MSH Multi‐ServiceHub

MSHATF MediumSup portHelicopter

AdvancedTrainingFacility

MSI ManagementScrutinyIndicator

MSI Medium‐ScaleIntegration

MSI Minesweeper,Inshore

MSIP ManagementofSupportInformationProject

MSIP MultinationalStagedImprovementProgramme

MSIS Multi‐sensorStabilisedIntegratedSensor

MSK MinimumShiftKeying

MSL MasterServicingList

MSL MeanSeaLevel

msl Missile

MSM MarineServicesManager

MSM

MaritimeSensorsModel

MSM MinehuntingSupportModule

MSM MinistrySuppliedMaterial

MSMS MagneticSignatureMeasurementSystem

MSN MajorSystemNode

MSN MillieStockNumber

MSO MainSignalOffice

MSO MainSignalOfficer

MSO MasterSpecificationOfficer 

MSO Minesweeper , Ocean

MSO MixedServiceOrganisation

MSOW Modular/MultinationalStand‐OffWeapons

MSOW Modular

StandOffWeapon

MSP ManufacturersSparesPack

MSP MaterialStatePortfolio

MSP MediumStressedPlatform

MSPM ManagementServicesPlanningManager

MSPT MarineSilentPowerTransmission

MSR MainSupplyRoute

MSR ManagingtheSupplierRela tionship

MSR Minesweeper,Patrol

MSR MissileSiteRadar

MSR MobileSeaRange

MSR ModularSurvivableRadar

MSR

Multi‐beamMulti‐modeSurveillanceRadar

MSR MultisensorReconnaissance

MSRD MobileServiceandRepairDetachment

MSRS MiniatureSonobuoyReceiverSystem

MSRT MobileSubscriberRadiotelephoneTerminals

MSS MarineSoundSignals

Acronym LongTitle

MSS Marine,SoundSignal,Mk7

MSS MineSearchSystem

MSS MiniatureSurveillanceSystem

MSS MissileSupportSubsystem

MSS MissionSupportSystem

MSS MobileSatelliteSystem

MSS MobileSubscriberEquipmentSystem

MSS Multi‐‐SpectralSmoke

MSSA MineSweepingSystemAcoustic

MSSAS MERLINSupport&Spares AvailabilitySystem

MSSC

 MarineSocie tyandSeaCadets(ReplacesSeaCadets)

MSSC MaritimeSurfaceSurveillanceCapability

MSSC MediumSealSupportCraft

MSSF MinimumServiceableStockFigure

MSSR MonopulseSecondarySurveillanceRadar

MSSS Multi‐SpectralScreeningSmoke

MSSS Multi‐SpectralSmokeShell

MST MechanicalSystemsTrainer

MST MicroprocessorSimulationTe chnology

MST MilitarySupportTeam

MST MissileSurveillanceTechnology

MST MissionSpecif icTraining

MST Mobile SystemsTechnology

MST MountainS tandardTime

MST MultiSensorTracking

MST Multi‐SensorTracking

MSTAR ManportableSurveillanceandTargetAcquisitionRadar

MSTART MissileSystemToAttackRelocatableTargets

MSTI MiniaturisedSpaceTechnologyIntegration

MSU MassStorageUnit

MSU MissionSystemUpgrade



MSU ModeSelectorUnit

MSV MicroSurveillancesystem

MSV ModularSupportVehicle

MSVC MetaSignallingVirtualChannel(ATM)

MSW MediumSupportWeapon

MSW Metresofseawater

MSWG MilitaryStrategyWorkingGroup

MSX MidcourseSpaceExperiment

MSX Mid‐courseSpaceeXperiment

MT MarketTest

MT MarketTesting

MT MechanicalTime

MT

MedicalTechnician

MT Megaton

MT MilitaryTask

MT MilitaryTransport

MT MissileTarget

MT MotorTransport

MT Multi‐frequencyTransduc er

MTSys MotorTransportSystem.MilitarynameforthePROFLEETCOTSfleetmanagement system 

MTA MemorandumTradingAccount

MTA MessageTransferAgent(X400)

Acronym LongTitle

MTA MilitaryTrain ingArea

MTACC/IAS MarineCorpTacticalC2System/IntelligenceC2System

MTACS MarineTacticalAirControlSystem

MTAD Multi‐TraceAnalysisDisplay

MTAE MultipleTimeAroundEchoes

MTAs MemorandumTradingAccounts

MTAS MillimetricTargetAcquisitionSystem

MTAS ModularTargetAcquisitionSystem

MTAS Multi‐sensorTargetAcquisitionSystem



MTAU MachineryTrialsAssessmentUnit

MTB Missile TorpedoBoat

MTB MobilityTest‐Bed

MTB MotorTorpedoBoat

MTBAF MeanTimeBetweenAttributableFaul ts 

MTBCF MeanTimeB etweenCriticalFailures

MTBF MeanTimeBetweenFailure

MTBF MeanTimeBetweenFailures

MTBI MeanTimeBetweenIncidents

MTBMA MeanTimeB etweenMaintenanceActions

MTBMA MeanTimeB etweenMaintenanceActivities

MTBMF MeanTimeBetweenMissionFailures

MTBR MeanTimeBetweenRepair

MTBR MeanTimeBetweenRepairs

MTBSF MeanTimeBetweenSignificantFailures

MTBSI MeanTimeBetweenSystemIncidents

MTCAS MarineCorpsTacticalCommandAndControlSystem

MTCC ModularTacticalCommunicationCentre

MTCR MissileTechnologyControl

Regime

MTD MainTacticalDisplay

mtd Mounted

MTD MovingTargetDetection

MTDA MeanTimeDataAvailability

MTDG MinewarfareTacticalDevelopmentGroup

MTDS ManufacturetoTargetorDisposalSequence

MTDS MarineTacticalDataSystem

MTDS MissionTrainingviaDistributedSimulation

MTDSS MaritimeTacticalDecisionSupportSystem

MTE MilitaryTaskEquipment

MTF

MagneticTestFacility

MTF MedicalTreatmentFacility

MTF MessageTextFormat

MTF ModulationTransferFunctionorMagneticTreatment

MTH MilitaryTechnologyHandbook

MTI MovingTargetIdentification

MTI MovingTargetIndication(radar)

MTI MovingTargetIndicator

MTI MultipleTargetInterception

MTIA MetalTradesIndustryAssociationofAustralia

MTIAC ManufacturingTechnologyInformationAnalysis

Centre

MTL MagneticTapeLoader

MTL MaterialsTechnologyLaboratory

MTLS MagazineTorpedoLaunchSystem

MTLS MagazineTorpedoLaunchingSystem

Acronym LongTitle

MTLV MissileTransportandLoadingVehicle

MTM MethodsTimeManagement

MTM MovingTargetMechanism

MTM(WD) MovingTargetMechanism(WinchDriven)

MTMA MilitaryTerm inalManoeuvringArea

MTMC MilitaryTrafficManagementCommand 

MTME MechanicalTestandMeasuringEquipment

MTMT MultipleTargetandMissileTracker

MTO MakeToOrder(MRPII)

MTO

 MarketTestingOrganisation

MTO MechanicalTransportOfficer

MTO Mechanical/MotorTransportOfficer

MTO MilitaryTransportOfficer

MTO MotorTransp ortOfficer

MTOGW MaximumTake‐OffGrossWeight

MTP ManpowerTargetPlan

MTR MarkedTargetReceiver

MTR MilitaryTrainingRoute

MTR MissileTrackingRadar

MTR MobileTestRig

MTRACS MultipleinputTrackingControl

System

MTRE MissileTestandReadinessEquipment

MTS MakeToStock(MRPII)

MTS MarineTrainersandSimulators

MTS Maritim eTacticalSchool

MTS Maritim eTrainingSystems

MTS MarkedTarg etS eeker 

MTS MarketTestingService

MTS MessageTra nsferService 

MTS MessageTra nsferSystem

MTS MilitaryTacticalSystems

MTS ModularTacticalSwi tch

MTS Moving

TargetSimulator

MTS(R) MovingTargetSystem(Rural)

MTSQ MechanicalTimeandSuperquick

MTSS MinewarfareTacticalSupportSystem

MTT MajorTacticalTrial

MTT MediumTacticalTruck

MTT Mo vingTurningTarget

MTT MultipleTargetTracking

MTT MunitionsTigerTeam

MTTF MeanTimeToFailure

MTTF Microbuo yTransportableTestFacility

MTTI MotorTransport

TechnicalInstructions

MTTR MeanTimeToRepair

MTTR Multi‐TargetTrackingRadar

MTTRS MeanTimetoRestoreService

MTTS MainTransmissionTestStand

MTTS ManufactureToTarget Se quence

MTTS MultiplexedTacticalTelephoneSystem

MTTS Multi‐TaskTrainingSystem

MTU MagneticTapeUnit

MTU MaximumTransfer Unit

Acronym LongTitle

MTU MaximumTransmissionUnit

MTV MediumTacticalVehicle

MTVT MediumTacticalVehicleTrailer

MU Maintenance Unit

MU MovementUnit

MUA MilitaryUserAgent

MUACT MilitaryUsersAirspaceCo‐OrdinationTeam

MUAV MaritimeUnmannedAirVehicle

MUC MODUnifiedCustomer

MUDVessel MakeUpandDischargeVessel

MUDAS Modular

UniversalDataAcquisitionSystem

MuFAR Multi‐targetFieldArtilleryRadar

MUFS MaximumUseableFrequency

MUFTI MinimumUseofForceTacticalIntervention

MUID MessaginguserID

MULE ModularUniversalLaserEquipment

MULTIFAB Typeofwaterproofsuitforworkingincold&wetconditions

MULTOTS MultipleUnitLink‐11TestandOperational

TrainingSystem

MULTS MobileUniversalLink11TranslatorSystem

MUMS ModularUnderwaterMeasurementSystem

MURF ManpowerUtilisation&RecordingForm

MURS ManpowerUtilisationRecordingSystem

MUSL MarconiUnderwaterSystemsLimited

MUTES MultipleThreatEmitterSystem

MUU MainUserUnit

MUX MultiplexSystem

MUX Multiplexer

MV MilitaryVigilance

MV MuzzleVelocity

 MuzzleVelocity(inmetrespersecond(m/s))

MVC MultiVariableControl

MVEE MilitaryVehicles&EngineeringEstablishment(nowDERAChertsey)

MVLD ManWornLaserDetector

MVLT Morse/VoiceLanguageTrainer

MVMD MuzzelVelocityMeasurementDevice

MVO MultiVariateOptimisation

MVP MilitaryVMEProcessor

MVP MotorVehiclePlant

MVPS MultipleVertical

ProtectiveShelter

MVR MuzzleVelocityRadar

MVV Mission, Vision,Values

MW MajorWarships

MW MediterraneanWater

MW MediumWave

MW Microwave

MW MineWarfare

MWA MinorWarships&Auxiliaries

MWA MultipleWeaponsAdapter

MWAB MinorWarshipsAuxiliariesandBoats

MWAN MegastreamWideAreaNetwork

MWB MilitaryWarBook

MWC MaritimeWarfare

Centre

MWC MineWarfareCoordinator

Acronym LongTitle

MWD MilitaryWorkingDogs

MWDP MasterWarningDisplayPanel

MWDP MutualWeapons Development Program

MWDS Man‐WornDetectorSystem

MWHQ MobileWarHeadquarters

MWIR MediumWaveInfraRed

MWLD Man‐WornLaserDetector

MWN MedicalWarningNotice

MWR Millimetre‐WaveRadar

MWR MineWarfareRange

MWS MannedWea pon

Station

MWS MaritimeWarfareSchool

MWS MasterWarningSystem

MWS MissileWarningSystem

MWS ModularWorkstation

MWT MediumWheeledTractor

MWV MinorWarVessel

MWVESS MinorWarVesselsEngineeringSupport

MWVP MinorWarVesselsProgramme

MWVS MissionWeaponVisionicsSystem

MX GPTmilitaryswitch

MX MissileExperimentorMissile‐X

(advancedICBM)

MYN MeetYourNavy

MYPR MidYearPerformanceReview

MYPR Mid‐YearPerformanceReview

MYRAnn Milestone(M)designation

MZFW MaximumZero‐FuelWeight

n Nano10‐9

N newton(s)

N North

N/S Neutron Source

NA NavalAdvisor/Attaché

NA NotApplicable

NA NotAvailable

NA NumericalAperture

NATAB Not

AvailableTabulation

NAA NorthAtlanticAssembly

NAAB NotAvailableAnyBase

NAADM NorthAmericanAirDefenceModernisation

NAAFI Navy,ArmyandAirForceInstitutes

NAAG NATOArmiesArmamentsGroup

NAAIHTO NotAvailableActionInHandToObtain

NAAWS NATO Anti‐AirWarfareSystem

NAB NickelAlloyBronze

NABK NATOArmaments

BalllisticKernel(partoftheS4softwaresuite)

NABS NATOAirBaseSatcom

NABSE NorwegianArtilleryBatterySurvey

NABUST NuclearAccidentBack‐UpSupportTeam

NABW NorthAtlanticBottomWater

NAC NationalAccountsClassification

NAC NATOAlert Committee

NAC NavalAirCommand

NAC NavalAvionicsCentre

Acronym LongTitle

NAC NetworkAccessController

NAC NorthAtlanticCouncil

NACCB NationalAccreditationCouncilforCertificationBodies

NACCIS NorthAtlanticCommand&ControlInformationSystem

NACETT NationalAdvisoryCouncilforEducationandTrainingTargets 

NACISIA NATOCISAgency

NACMA NATOACCSManagementAgency

NACMO NetAdditionalCostsofMilitaryOperatio ns



NACNOC NoAcceptable/AppropriateCertification‐NOContract

NACNOC NoAppropriateCertificationNoContract

NACOSA NATOCommunicationsOr ganisationSupportAgency

NAD NationalArmamentsDirector

NAD NATOAmmunitionDepot

NAD NavalArmamentsDirector

NAD NonAcousticDetection

NADC NATOAirDefenceCommittee

NADEEC NATOAirDefenceElectronicEnvironmentCommittee

NADEP Naval

AviationDepot

NADGE NATOAirDefenceGroundEnvironment

NADGERS NATOAirDefenceGroundEnvironmentRoutineServi cing

NADL NavyAvionicsDevelopmentLaboratory

NADREPs NationalArmamentDirectorsRepresentatives

NADS NationalArmamentsDirectors

NADS NavalAirDataSystem

NAE NuclearAccident&EmergencyArrangements

NAEAC(NBH) NavalAuthorityExplosivesAdvisoryCommittee(NavalBasesandHarbours)

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NAEAC‐NBH NavalAuthorityExplosivesAdvisoryCommittee‐NavalBasesandHarbours

NAEDS Non‐AqueousEquipmentDecontaminationSystem

NAEW NATOAir‐borneEarlyWarning

NAEW NATOAirborneEarlyWarningForce

NAEW NATOEarlyWarning

NAEWF NATOAir‐borneEarlyWarningForce

NAEW‐F NATOAirborneEarlyWarningForces

NAF NATOArchitecture

Framework

NAF NavalAirFacility

NAFAG NATOAirForceArmamentsGroup

NAG NavalAdvisoryGroup

NAG NetherlandsAerospaceGroup

NAHEMA NATOHelicopterManagementAgency

NAHQ NuclearAccidentHeadquarters

NAIAD NerveAgentImmobilisedEnzymeAlarmandDetection

NAIAD NerveAgentImmobilisedEnzymeAlarmandDetector

NAIC NATOIntelligenceCentre

NAIR NavalAir

SystemsCommandheadquarters

NAK Negativeacknowledgement

NALLADS NorwegianArmyLowLevelAirDefenceSystem

NAM NuclearAuditManager

NAM(A) NuclearAssuranceManager(Authorisation)

NAMAS NationalAssociationofMeasurementsandStandards

NAMC NavalAfloatMessagingCoherency

NAMC NavyAddressManagementCentre

NAMC NuclearAccidentMonitoringCourse

NAMFI NATOMissileFiringInstallation

Acronym LongTitle

NAML NavalAirMaintenanceLaboratory

NAML NavalAircraftMaterialsLaboratory

NAML NavalAircraftMaterielsLaboratory

NAMMA NATOMRCADevelopmentandProductionManagementAgency

NAMMs NavalAircraftMaintenanceManuals

NAMOPS NavalAirMaritimeOperations(circuit)

NAMOs NavalAircraftMaintenanceOrders

NAMSA NATOMaintenanceandSupplyAgency

NAMSO NATO Maintenance

andSupplyOrganisation

NAN NavalAuthorityNotice

NAOC NationalAirOperationsCentre

NAP NavalApplicationPlan

NAP NonAvailabilityPeriod

NAPATMO NATOPatriotManagementOffice

NAPB NavalArmamentPackageBook

NAPC NavalAirProjectsCo‐ordinationoffice

NAPC NuclearAccidentProceduresCourse

NAPNOC NoAcceptablePrice‐NOContract

NAPO NATO

Production

NAPR NATOArmamentsPlanning Review

NAPs NBCtablets(NerveAgentProphylactic)

NAPS NerveAgentPretreatmentSet

NAPS NerveAgentPre‐TreatmentSet

NAPS NerveAgentPre‐treatmentTablets

NAQS NationalAirQualityStrategy

NaRCoSiS NavalRadarComputerSimulationSuite

NARF NavalAirReserveForce

NARIMS NuclearAccidentResponseInformationManagement

System

NARO NavalAircraftRepairOrganisation

NARO NuclearAccidentResponseOrganisation

NAROTC NuclearAccidentResponseOrganisationTrainingCommittee

NARPICC NavalRadiationProtectionInstrumentCalibrationCentre

NAS NationalAerospaceStandards

NAS NavalAirStation 

NAS NavalArmamentStores

NAS NetworkApplicationSupport

NAS NonAcousticSensor

NASA NationalAeronauticalandSpace

Administration

NASA NationalAeronauticsandSpaceAdministration

NASAMS NorwegianAdvancedSurface‐to‐Air‐MissileSystem

NASCOM NASACommunicationsnetwork

NASDA NationalSpaceDevelopmentAgency

NASF NavigationandAttackSystemsFlight(RoyalAirForce)

NASH NavigationandAttackSystemforHelicopters

NASIS NATOSubjectIndicatorSystem

NASP NATOAtomicSupplyPoint 

NASP

 NavyAir‐ShipProgram

NASPO NavalAirSystemProgramOffice

NASR NavalandAirStaffRequirements

NASS NavalAnti‐SubmarineSchool

NASS NavalArmamentStoresSystem

NASSHE NavalArmamentSpecificationfortheStowageandHandlingofExplosives

NAST NavalandAirStaffTarget

Acronym LongTitle

NASU NavalAerial/AntennaSwitchingunit

NASWDU NavalAir/SeaWarfareDevelopmentUnit

NAT NameAddressTranslator

NATC NavalAirTrainingCommand

NATC NevadaAutomotiveTestCentre

NATESC NavalAutomaticTestEquipmentSteeringCommittee 

NATINADS NATOIntegratedAirDefenceSystem

NATIP NATOInformationandPressoffice

NATMAC NationalAirTraffic

ManagementAdvisoryCommittee

NATO NorthAtlanticTreatyOrganisation

NATO NorthAtlanticTreatyOrganization

NATOC3 NATOConsultation,CommandandControl

NATOFMB NATOFrequencyManagementBranch

NATS NationalAirTrafficServices

NAU NetworkAccessUnit

NAURC NearAllUpRoundContainer

NAUTIC NavalAutonomousIntelligentConsole

NAUTIS NavalAutonomousInformation

System

NAV Navigation

NAVAID NavigationAid

NAVAIDS NavigationAids

NAVAIDS NavigationalAids

NAVB NavyBoard

NAVCOMPARS NavalCommunicationsProcessingAndRoutingSystem

NAVDAC NavalDataAutomationCommand

NAVEX NavigationExercise

NAVHARS Navigation,HeadingandAttitudeReferenceSystem

NAVHOME NavalHomeCommand

NAVICERT NavyCertificate

NAVICP NAValInventoryControlPoint

NAVMACS Naval

ModularAutomatedCommunicationsSystem

NAVMATINST NavalMaterielCommandInstruction

NAVMIC NavalMaritimeIntelligenceCentre

NAVMOVE NavigationalMovements

NAVOBSY NavalObservatory

NAVR NAVigationRadar

NAVS NAVigationSystem

NAVSEA NAValSEASystemsCommand(US)

NAVSITSUM Naval(own)SituationSummary

NAVSOUTH NAValcommandSOUTH

NAVSPASUR NavalSpaceSurveillanceSystem

NAVSSES NavalShipSystem

EngineeringStation

NAVSTAR NavigationSatelliteTimingandRanging(seeGPS)

NAVTAG NavalTacticalGam e

NAVTEX NavigationalTelex

NavWar NavigationWarfareProgramme

NavWASS NavigationandWeaponAimingSubsystem

NAW Night/AdverseWeather

NAWACS NATOAWACS

NAWAS NationalWarningSystem

NAWBS NavalArmamentWeaponBusinessSystem

NAWBUS NavalArmamentsandWeaponsBusinessSystem

NAWC

 NavalAirWarfareCenter(US)

Acronym LongTitle

NAWC NavalAirWarfareCentre

NAWDAS NavalArmamentWeaponDataBaseAnalysisSystem

NAWDAS NavalArmamentWeaponsDatabaseAnalysisSystem

NAWEL NavalAboveWaterExploitationLaboratory

NAWEL NavalAboveWaterExplorationLaboratory

NAWST NightAttackWeaponSystemsTrainer

NAWX NightoAllWeather

NB NavalBase

NB Naval

Base/s

NBC NavalBaseCommander

NBC NuclearBiological&Chemical

NBC NuclearBiologicalandChemical

NBC Nuclear,BiologicalandChemical

NBC Nuclear,Biological,Chemical

NBCBIS Nuclear,BiologicalandChemicalBattlefieldInformationSystem

NBC(D) NavalBaseCommander(Devonport)

NBC(P) NavalBaseCommander(Portsmouth)

NBCD NuclearBiologicalandChemicalDefence

NBCD

Nuclear,Biological&Chemicaldefence&Damagecontrol

NBCDI NBCDInstructor

NBCDQ SeniorRatingineachDepartmentwhospecialisesinNBCD

NBCF Nuclear,Biological,ChemicalandFire

NBCGO NavalBaseCommandersGeneralOrders

NBCMSC NavalBaseCommandersSafetyCommittee

NBCPC Nuclear,Biologicaland ChemicalProtectiveCover

NBCPO NBCProtectionOfficer

NBCRS

 Nuclear,BiologicalandChemicalReconnaissanceSystem

NBCSS Nuclear,BiologicalandChemicalShelterSystem

NBCSSC NavalBaseCommandersSiteSafetyCase

NBDO NavalBaseDutyOfficer

NBDS NavalBiologicalDetectionSystem

NBDVS NarrowBandDigitalVoiceSystem

NBESD NavalBaseEnvironmentalSupportDepartment

NBFCC NavalBaseFacilities&Co‐ordinationCentre

NBHQ NavalBaseHeadquarters

NBMB NavalBaseManagementBoard

NBMP NavalBaseManagementPlan

NBMR NATOBasicMilitaryRequirement

NBQ NavalBaseQuality

NBQD NavalBaseQualityDepartment

NBQF NavalBaseQualityForm

NBQM NavalBaseQualityManager

NBR NavalBaseReview

NBRPA NavalBaseRadiologicalProtectionAdvisor

NBRSD NavalBase

RadiationSafetyDepartment

NBS NarrowBeamSounder

NBS NationalBureauofStandards

NBS NavalBaseServices

NBS NavalBasesandSupply

NBSA NavalBase&SupplyAgency

NBSA NavalBasesandSuppliesAgency

NBSA NavalBasesandSupplyAgency(partoftheDLO)

NBSA NextBlockSituationalAwareness

Acronym LongTitle

NBSD NavalBaseServicesDirectorate

NBSD NormalBurstSafetyDistance

NBSD33 RequisitionforWork/Services

NBSG NavalBaseSafetyGroup

NBSM NavalBaseServicesManager

NBSS NarrowbandSwitchingSystem

NBSV NarrowBandSecureVoicesystem

NBSV NarrowbandSecureVoice

NBV NetBookValue

NC NarrowCoverageantenna

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NC NATOClass

NC NavyCommand

NC Nitro‐cellulose(CelluloseNitrate)

NC NoCharge

NC NoConnection

NC NodeCentre

NC Nonconformity

NC NumericalControl

NC/AC‐EC NarrowCoverage/AreaCoveragetoEarthCoverage

NC3A NATOCommand,ControlandCommunicationAgency

NCA NationalCommandAuthority

NCA NationalControlAuthority

NCA NetworkCapabilityAuthority

NCA Non‐Commissioned Aircrew

NCA Non‐currentAssets 

NCAGE NATOContractorand/orGovernmentEntity

NCAGS NavalCoordinationandGuidancetoShipping 

NCAM NonCurrentAssetManager

NCAP NightCombatAirPatrol

NCAPC NATOConventionalArmamentsPlanningCommittee

NCARC NATOConventionalArmamentReviewCommittee

NCB NationalCodificationBureau

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NCB NATOCodificationBureau

NCC NationalComputingCentre

NCC NationalContingentCommander

NCC NationalContingentComponent

NCC NatureConservancyCouncil

NCC NetworkControlCentre

NCC NorthwoodControlCentre

NCC Northwood/NavalCommandCentre

NCCIS NATOCommand,ControlandInformationSystem

NCCIS NATOCommand,Control,andInformationSystem

NCCOSC NavalCommand,Control

andOceanSurveillanceCentre

NCD NationalCapabilityDemonstrator

NCDU NavigationalControlandDisplayUnit

NCE NavigationandCommandEquipment

NCEB NATOCommunicationsandElectronicsBoard

NCF NationalContingencyForces

NCF NATOCompositeForce

NCF NorthernCalibrationFacility

NCF NucleonicCalibrationFacility

NCHQ NavyComma ndHeadquarters

NCI NavigationalControlIndicator

Acronym LongTitle

NCISA NATOCommunicationsandInformationSystemsAgency

NCISC NATOCISCommittee

NCISC NavalCounter‐IntelligenceSupportCentre

NCL NetworkControlLanguage 

NCM Non‐CircularMissile

NCN Non‐ComplianceNotice

NCO Non‐commissionedofficer

NCP NetworkControlPoints

NCP NetworkControlProgramme

NCP NoContractorsParts

NCPR Noticeof

ChangeinProvisioningRequirements

NCR NetCashRequirement

NCR NonComplianceReport

NCS NATOCodificationSystem

NCS NavalCalibrationService

NCS NavalCanteenService

NCS NavalCareersService

NCS NavalCombatSystem

NCS NavalCommunicationsSystem

NCS NavalCompassStabiliser/System

NCS NavalControlofShipping

NCS NetworkComputingSystem

NCS

NetworkControlStation

NCS NetworkControlSubsystem

NCS NodeCentreSwitch

NCSA NationalComputerSecurityAssociation

NCSC NewCoreShippingContainer

NCSO NavalControlofSupplyOfficer

NCT NATOComparativeTestprogramme

NCT NetworkControlTerminal

NCT NonCo‐operativeTarget

NCTR NonCooperativeTargetRecognition

NCTS NavalComputerandTelecommunications

Station

NCTS NonCo‐operativeTargetRecognition

NCU NavalCommunicationsUnit,Washington

NCU NavigationComputerUnit

NCUE NonContactUnderwaterExplosion

NCVQ NationalCouncilforVocationalQualifi cations

NCW Net‐CentricWarfare(US)

NCWA NATOWartimeCivilAgencies

NCWE NationalCouncilforWorkExperience

ND NavigationDisplay

ND NavyDepartment

ND

NavyDepartmentofMoD

ND Non‐Detectable

Nd1 DesignLimitRotorSpeed

NDA NavalDisciplineAct

NDA NetworkDesignAuthority

NDA NoDangerArea

NDA Non‐DisclosureAgreement

NDAC NuclearDefenceAffairsCommittee

NDB Non‐DirectionalBeam

NDBCC NATODefenceBusinessCoordinatingCommittee

Acronym LongTitle

NDC NATODefenceCollege

NDC NeutronDetectorContainer

NDDN NorwegianDefenceDigitalNetwork

NDE NonDestructiveEvaluation

NDE Non‐DestructiveExamination

NDESMB NavyDepartmentExplosivesSafetyManagementBoard

NDEW NuclearDirectedEnergyWeapon

NDEWT NuclearDirectedEnergyWeaponTechnologyprogramme

NDFD NATODataFusionDemonstrator

NDG NorthernDiving

Group

NDHD NoticestoDirectorsandHeadsofDivisions

NDHTC NavalDepartmentHandToolsCommittee

NDI NonDestructiveInspection

NDI Non‐DevelopmentItem

NDI NonlinearDynamicInversion

NDIC NationalDefenceIndustriesCouncil

NDIR NonDisperseInfraRed

NDN NavalDigitalNetwork

NDN NavyDigitalNetwork

NDP NuclearDepthBomb

NDPB

Non‐DepartmentalPublicBody

NDPO NationalDefenceProgrammeOutline

NDRF NationalDefenceReserveFleet

NDS NuclearDetectionSystem

NDSCI NetworkDataServiceCommunicationsInformation

NDSTC NationalDefenceScienceandTechnologyCommission

NDSTIC NationalDefenceScienceTechnologyandIndustryCommission

NDT NonDestructiveTesting

NDT Non‐DestructiveTesting

NDU NavigationDisplayUnit



NDU NorthernDivingUnit

NDV NuclearDeliv eryVehicle

NE NeighbourhoodEngineer

NE NeverExceed

NE NorthEast

NEAB NationalEmployerAdvisoryBoard

NEARTIP Near‐TermImprovementProgramme

NEB NuclearExoatmosphericBurst

NEC lowfrequencyprediction code

nec Necessary

NEC NetworkEnabledCapability

NEC NetworkEnabledCapacity

NEC NorthernEuropeanCommand

NEC1*SG NetworkEnabledSteeringGroup

NEDD NATOandEu ropeanDefenceDirectorate

NEDG NonExplosiveDangerousGoods

NEDG Non‐ExplosiveDangerousGoods

NEDI NSCElectronicDataI nterchange

NEDIST NorthEastDistrict

NEDS Non‐ruggedizedElectronicDisplaySystem

NEF NavalEngineeringFacility

NEFAMA NATOEFAManagementAgency

NEFC NATOElectronicWarfare

FusionCell

Acronym LongTitle

NEGEXP NegativeExponential

NEHFILG NavalEquipmentHumanFactorsIntegrationLiaisonGroup

NEIP Non‐EquipmentInvestme ntPlan

NEM NewEmploymentModel

NEMESIS AttritionModel

NEMIS NimrodEngineeringManagementInformationSystem

NEMP Non‐nuclearElectroMagneticPulse

NEMP NuclearElectro‐MagneticPulse

NEO Non‐combatantsEvacuationOrder

NEOTAM NATOEOTArget

Model

NEP NavalEngineeringPractice

NEP NoiseEquivalentPower

NEPA NationalEnvironmentalPolicyAct

NEPEF NonEconomicPre‐emptyingfactors

NEQ NetExplosiveQuantity

NER NetworkEquipmentRoom

NERVA NuclearEnergyforRocketVehicleAppli cations

NES NavalEngineeringStandard

NES NavalEngineering/EquipmentStandar ds

NES NightEffectsSimulator

NESC NavalElectronics

SystemsCommand

NESC NavalEquipment&StoresCommittee

NESP NavyEHFSatcomProgram

NESPG NavalEngineeringSupportPolicyGroup

NESS NavalEngineeringSupportSystem

NESSEC NavalElectronicsSystemsSecurityEngineeringoffice

NEST NavalEHFSATCOMTerminalprogramme

NEST NavalEHFSatelliteTerminal

NET Non‐EntitledTariff

NET NormalEnvironmentalTemperature

NETC

 NavalEducationandTrainingCentre

NETMA NATOEurofighter&Torna do ManagementAgency

NEW NormalWorkingEnvelope

NEW NorthWestEurope

NEWAC NATOElectronicWarfareAdvisoryCommittee

NEWS NonExplosiveWorkshop

NEWTS NavalElectronicWarfareTrainingSystem

NEXRAD Next‐generationRadar

Nf FreePowerTurbineSpeed

NF FreeTurbineSpeed

NFA

NoFireArea

NFA Non‐FiringAssessment

NFAP NationalFreq uencyAssignmentPanel

NFCM NationalFireControlMessage

NFCS NuclearForcesCommunicationsSatellite

NFD NonFleetData

nfd notfordiscussion

NFER NationalFoundationforEducationalResearch

NFF NoFaultFound

NFFO NonFossilFuelObligation

NFH NATOFrigateHelicopter

NFIP National

ForeignIntelligenceProgramme

NFM NorthFindingModule

Acronym LongTitle

NFO NavalFlightOfficer

NFOV NarrowField‐Of‐Vision

NFPG NationalFrequencyPlanningGroup

NFR NarrativeFaultReport

NFR NationalFrequencyRegister

NFR NATOFrigateReplacement

NFS NavalFireSupport

NFS NetworkFileSystem

NFT NoFireThreshold(EED)

NFTC NatoFlyingTrainingCanada

NFTS NavalFixedTelecommunications

System

NFWP NuclearFuellingWorkingParty

Ng EngineGasGeneratorSp eed

Ng Gasturbinespeed

NG NavigationalGuidance

NG Nitro‐glycerine(glycerolTrinitrate)

NG NouvelleGeneratio

NG PowerTurbineSpeed

NGA NationalGeospatialIntelligenceAgency(US)

NGAS NavalGunfireAirSpotting

NGASR Navy,ArmyandAirStaffRequirements

NGAST Navy,

ArmyandAirStaffTarget

NGB NationalGuardBureau

NGB NoseGearbox

Ngc CorrectedEngineGasGeneratorSpeed

NGC NavalGunfireControl

NgC NgCalculated(withinEECU)

NGEC NextGenerationEstateContract

NGfL NationalGridforLearning

NGFO NavalGunfireForwardOfficer/Observer

NGFSO NavalGunfireSupportOfficer

NGM NavalGeneralMessage



NGO NonGovernmentOrganisation

NGO NonGovernmentalOrganisation

NGO Non‐GovernmentOrganisation

NGO Non‐GovernmentalOrgan isations

NGOC NavalGunfireOperationsCentre

NGP NormalGroundPressure

NGPS NavstarGlobalPositioningSystem

NGR NightGogglereadable

NGS NationalGeodeticSurvey

NGS NavalGunfireSup port

NGS(F) ShellsforNGSpracticesthathavea

smallburstingcharge

NGSFO NavalGunfireSupportForwardObserver

NGTE NavalGasTurbineEstablishment

NGV NozzleGuideVane

NGW NuclearGravityWeapon

NH NorthumberlandHouse

NH NotHeld

NH‐90 NATOHelicopterforthe1990's

NHI NATOHelicopterIndustries 

NHMO NATOHawkManagementOffice

NHMU Non‐HospitalMedicalUnits

Acronym LongTitle

NHPLO NATOHawkProductionandLogisticsOrganisation

NHQ NavalHeadquarters

NHR NavalHighRefreshdisplaysystem

NHS NationalHealthService

NHSG NavalHealthandSafetyGroup

NI NationalInsurance

NI NavalInfantry

ni Night

NI Non‐Industrial

NI Non‐Industrial(personnel)

NI NorthernIreland

NIA NetInternalArea



NIACE NationalInstituteofAdultContinuingEducation 

NIAG NATOIndustrialAdvisoryGroup

NIAS NationalInformationAssuranceStrategy

NIC NationalInsuranceContribution

NIC NavalIntel ligenceCommand

NIC NetworkInformationCentre

NIC NetworkInterfaceCard

NIC NotInCatalogue

NiCd NickelCadmium

NICS NationalInsuranceContributions

NICS NATOIntegratedCommunicationSystem

NICS

NATOIntegratedCommunicationsSystem

NICS NavyInformationandCommunicationsServices

NICSCOA NICSControlOperatingAuthority

NICSO NATOIntegratedCommuni cationsSystemOrganisation

NIDES Next‐Generatio nIntruderDetectionSystem

NIDIR NikeDigitalInstrumentationRadar

NIDS NationalInstituteforDefenceStudies

NIEC NationalImageryExploitationCentre

NIF NationalInsuranceFund

NIF NationalIslamic

Front

NIG Non‐IndustrialGrade

NIHHS NotificationofInstallationsHandlingDangerousSubstances

NIHL NoiseInducedHearingLoss

NII NavalInternalInformation

NII NuclearInstallationsInspectorate

NIID NetherlandsDefenceManufacturersAssociation

NILE NATOImprovedLinkEleven

NILE NavalInflatableLifesavingEquipment

NILTA NationalInformationandLearningTechnologiesAssociation

NILU NationalIntelligence

LiaisonUnit

NIM NavyInformationManagement

NIMA NationalImageryandMappingAgency(US)

NIMCSSC NationalMilitaryCommandSystemsSupportCentre

NIMIC NATOInsensitiveMunitionsInformationCentre

NIMP NATOInteroperabilityManagementPlan

NIMP NATOInter‐operabilityManagementPlan

NIPD NATOInteroperabilityDocument

NIPSSA NavalIntelligenceProcessingSystemsSupportActivityoffice

NIR Near

Infra‐Red

NIRATAM NATOInfraRedAirTArgetModel(IRSignaturePredictionCode)

Acronym LongTitle

NIREP NuclearIndustryRoadEmergencyResponsePlan

NIREX NuclearIndustryRadioactiveWasteExecutive

NIRS NationalInsuranceRecordingSystem

NIS NATOIdentificationSystem

NIS NATOInternationalStaff

NIS NetIdentificationSign

NIS NetworkInformationService

NIS NuclearImplicatedServices

NISC NationalIFFSteeringCommittee

NISDN NarrowbandIntegratedServicesDigital

Network

NISSC NavyISSteeringCommittee

NISSPO NATOIdentificationSystemSpecialProjectOffice

NIST NationalInstituteofStandardsandTechnology

NITE‐OP NightImagingThroughElectro‐Optics

NITF NationalImageryTransmissionFormat

NITF NationalImageryTransmissionsFormat

NIU NetworkInterfaceUnit

NIU NitrogenInertingUnit

NJFA NATOJointFrequencyAgre ement

NK NotKnown

NKZ NuclearKillingZone

NL Netherlands

NLABS USArmyNatickLaboratories,Natick,Massachusetts

NLAW NewLightAnti‐armourWeapon

NLCM Non‐LethalCounterm easures 

NLEC NavalLandEnvironmentCommittee

NLF NationalLoansFund

NLFA NavalLogisticsFunctionalArea

NLIF Non‐linearInterfaceFilter

NLIS NavalLogisticsInformationSystem

NLIS

 NavyLogisticsInformationSystem

NLISS NavalLogisticsInformationSystemsStrategy

NLISS NavyLogisticsISStrategy

NLISSS NavalLogisticsInformation SystemsStrategyStudy

NLM NetwareLoadableModules

NLO NavalLiaisonOfficer

NLO NetherlandsLiaisonOfficer

NLOS NonLineOfSight

NLOS NonLine‐Of‐Sight

NLOS‐CA Non‐Line‐Of‐Sight‐

CombinedArms

NLQ NearLetterQuality

NLR Nationaal(sic)Lucht‐enRuimtevaartlaboratoriumorDutchNation alAerospaceLaboratory

NLR NationaalLucht‐enRuimtevaartlaboatorium

NLS NavalLegalService

NLS NewLaunchSystem(NASA/USAirForce)

NLS NuclearLicensedSite

NLSC NationalLearningandSkillsCouncil

NLT NationalLearningTargets

NLUS NavyLeagueof

theUnitedStates

NLW NonLethalWarfare

NM NauticalMile

NM NonMagnetic

NMA NavalManningAgency

Acronym LongTitle

NMB NoMoveBefore

NMC NavalMaterielCommand

NMC NavalMissileCentre

NMC NewModuleContainer

NMC NotMissile‐Capable

NMCC NationalMilitaryCommandCentre

NMCCC NationalMaritimeCommandandControlCentre

NMCRC NavyMarineCorpsReserveCentre

NMCRL NATOMasterCrossReferenceList

NMCS NationalMilitaryCommand

System

NMD NationalMissileDefence

NMEC NavalMaritimeEnvironmentCommittee

NMER NavalMagazine&ExplosiveRegulations

NMER NavalMagazine&ExplosivesRegulations

NMI NonMaskableInterrupt

NMIC NationalMilitaryIntelligenceCentre

NML NavalMultipleLauncher

NMMI NavalMissileMaintenanceInstructions

NMMIS NavalManpowerManagementInformationSystem

NMMS NavyMastMounted

Sight

NMOH NavalMedicalOfficerofHealth

NMP NavalManagementPlan

NMR NationalMilitaryRepresentativetoSHAPE

NMR NearMarketResearch

NMR NuclearMagneticResonance

NMRCC NationalMilitaryRescueCoordinationCentre

NMS NetworkManagementSub‐system

NMS NetworkManagementSystem

NMS NewManagementStrategy

NMSC NavalMagazineSafetyCommittee

NMSG NATO

ModellingandSimulationGroup

NMSt NATOMilitaryStandardisationTeam

NMST NATOMilitaryStandards&Terminology

NMT NavalMilitaryTraining

NMT NoMoreThan

NMTI NavalMissileTechnicalInstructions

NMTN NavalMissileTechnicalNote

NMU NavigationManagementUnit

NMW NationalMinimumWage

NMWS NavalMerokaWeaponSystem

NNAG NATONavalArmaments

Group

NNEMP NonNuclearElectroMagneticPulse

NNEMP Non‐NuclearElectro‐MagneticPulse

NNI NetworkNodeInterface(ATM)

NNIA NotNotifiedInAdvance

NNIG NetherlandsNavalIndustriesGroup

NNK Non‐NuclearKill

NNMSB Non‐NuclearMunitionsSafetyBoard

NNPP NavalNuclearPropulsionPanel

NNPP NavalNuclearPropulsionProgramme

NNTSP NavalNuclearTechnical

SafetyPanel

NO NavigatingOfficer

NO NormalOperating

Acronym LongTitle

NO Norway

NOA NetworkOpe r ationsAuthority

NOA Non‐Opera tionalAircraft

NOAA NationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration

NOAH NorwegianAdaptedHawk

NOBS NotOnBoardSpare

NOCISSC NavalOperationalCISSteeringCommittee

NOCR NonOperationalComputerResources

NOCR Non‐OperationalComputerResources

NOCUS NorthContinentalUS

NOD NightObservation

Device

NODEF NoDefenceStandardRequired

NODLR NightObservationDevice,LongRange

NODM NotificationofDesignModification

NODS NightObservationandDetectionSystem

NOE NapoftheEarth

NOE Nap‐of‐the‐Earth

NOE NavalOrdnanceEngineering

NOE/APPR Nap‐of‐the‐Earth/Approach

NOEC NavalOrdnanceEngineeringCourse

NOGS NightObservation

GunshipSystem

NOHD NominalOcularHazardDistance

NOI NoticeofIntention

NOIC NavalOfficerInCharge

NOIC NursingOfficerInCharge

NOIO NavalOrdnanceInspectingOfficer

NOK NextOfKin

NOL NavalOrdnanceLaboratory

NOLO NoLiveOperator

NOMAD NavalOperationsandMaintenanceAviationDeck(USNavy)

NOMIS NationalOnlineManpower

InformationSystem

NOMIS NavalOperationsManagementInformationSystem

NOMIS NavyOperationsManagementInformationSystem

NOMISS NavalOperationalMISStudy

NOMISS NavalOperationsManagementInformationSystemsStrategy

NOP NoOperation

NOPD NoticeOfPlannedDevelopment

NOPD NoticeOfProposedDevelopment

NOPT NavalOrganisationProjectTeam

NOR NoticeofRevisions

NORAD North

AmericanAirDefence(NATO)

NORAD NorthAmericanAirDefenseCommand

NORDEC NordicEconomicUnion

NORLANT NorthernSub‐AreaEasternAtlanticCommand

NORM NotOperationallyReady,Maintenance

NOROR Notonrepairorreconditioning

NORS NotOperationallyReady,Spareparts

NORS NoticeofRevisionSubmission

NORSE NuclearOpticalandRadarSignatureEstimation

NORT

 NavalOrdnanceRadiographicTechnique

NORTHAG NorthernArmyGroup

NORTHAG NorthernArmyGroup(NATO)

NORTHAXE ExerciseintheNWApproachestotheUK

Acronym LongTitle

NOS NATOOfficeofSecurity

NOS NetworkOperatingSys tem

NOS NightObservationSurveillance

NOS NormalOperatingStandard

NOSA NATOOpenSystemsSecurityArchitecture

NOSC NATOOperationsSupportCell

NOSC NavalOceanSystemsCentre

NOSIC NavalOceanSurveillanceInformationCentre

NOSIP NATOOpenSystemInterconnectionProfile

NOSIP NATOOpen

SystemsInterconnectionProfile

NOST Near‐termOpticalSensorTechnology

NOST NetherlandsOST

NOTAL NotToAllAddressees

NOTAM NoticetoAirmen

NOTAR NoTailRotor

NOTICAS NotificationofCasualties

NOTS NATOOfftheShelf

NOTU NavalOrdnanceTestUnit

NOULD CodewordforUS/UKmagnetic&electricsignaturereductiontrials

NOVRAM Non‐volatileRandomAccessMemory

NOWSHIP Messagei ndicatingthatstoresarereadyforshipping

Nox NitrogenOxides 

NOX OxidesofNitrogen

Np EnginePowerTurbineSpeed

NP NavalPublication

NP NuclearProcedure

NPA NationalPistolAssociation

NPA NetworkPointofAttachment

NPACC NominatedPrimaryAlternateCommandCentre

NPB NavalProportion

Book

NPB NeutralParticleBeam

NPB NewPurpleBody

NPB NuclearPoweredBomber

NPBIE NeutralParticleBeamIntegrationExperiment

NPC NATOProgrammingCentre

NPDS NuclearPropulsionDevelopmentSupport

NPE NavyPrelimi naryEvaluation

NPG NuclearPlan ningGroup(NATO)

NPLO NATOProductionandLogisticsOrganisation

NPM NavalProvostMarshal

NPN Negative‐Positive‐

Negative(transistor)

NPO NavalProgrammeOverview

NPP Nobel'sParabellumPowder

NPP NuclearPowerPlant

NPPG NationalPlanningPolicyGuidance

NPPO NonProjectProcurementOrganisation

NPR NoPowerRecovery

NPRM NoticeofProposedRuleMaking

NPS NetworkPhotoSystem

NPS NetworkProcessingSystem

NPT Non‐ProliferationTreaty

NPV NetPresentValue(MRPII)



NPWSC NuclearPoweredWarshipSafetyCommittee

Acronym LongTitle

NQA NetworkQualityAnalyser

NQAA NationalQualityAssuranceAuthority

NQE NewQuay(East)

NQW NewQuay(West)

NR NonRecurring

NR Non‐redundantconfiguredequipment

NR NotRequired

NR NuclearReporting

Nr Rotorspeed

NRA NationalRifleAssociation

NRA NationalRiversAuthority

NRA NuclearReactionAnalysis

NRA Nuclear

ReservedArea

NRAD USNavyLaboratory

NRC NuclearRegulatoryCommission

NRC NuclearReportingCell

NRD NewReceiptDefect

NRDS NuclearRocketDevelopmentStation

NRE Non‐Recurring(cost)Element

NREN NationalResearchandEducationNetwork

NRF NavalReserveForce

NRFI NotReadyForIssue

NRG NewsReleaseGroup(MOD)

NRG Noise

ReviewGroup

NRHC NavalRadioHazardsCommittee

NRIO NavalResettlemen tInformationOfficer

NRL NavalResearchLaborator y

NRO NationalReconnaissanceOffice

NRO NavalRegionalOfficer

NROSS NavyRemoteOceanSensingSystem/Satellite(USNavy)

NRP NavalRegenerationPlan

NRP NominatedReportingPoint

NRP PortugueseNavalShip

NRPB NationalRadiologicalProtectionBoard

NRPS Non

RegularPermanentStaff

NRR NavalRaidReporting

NRRC NavalReserveReadinessCommand

NRSWG NATORangeSafetyWorkingGroup

NRT NearRealTime

NRT NetRegisteredTons

NRTA NavalRecruiting&TrainingAgency

NRTA NavalRecruitingandTrainingAgency

NRTE NavalReactorTestEstablishment

NRU NorthReferenceUnit

NRV NonReturn

Value

NRZ Non‐ReturntoZero

NS NavalStaff

NSA NationalSecurityAgency

NSA NationalStandardsAssociation

NSA NATO StandardisationAgency

NSA NetworkSecurityArchitecture

NSA NewShipborneAircraftprogramme

NSA Night Se nsor Assembly

Acronym LongTitle

NSA Night SubsistenceAllowance

NSA NitrateSensitiveArea

NSA NoStandingArrangement

NSA/CSS NationalSecurityAgency,CentralSecurityService

NSAG NuclearServicesAuthorisationGroup

NSAP NavalSectorApplicationPortfolio

NSAP NetworkServiceAccessPoint

NSAPI NetscapeServerApplicationProgrammingInterface

NSAR Non‐StandardAppraisalReport

NSC NATOStock

Classification

NSC NATOSupplyCentre

NSC NATOSupplyCode

NSC NavalStaffCommand

NSC NavalSupportCommand

NSC NeutronSourceContainer

NSCC NuclearSafetyCo‐ordinationCommittee

NSCL NationalSportsCentreLilleshall

NSCM NATOSupplyCodeforManufacture

NSCO NavalShipping ControlOfficer

NSD NormalSafetyDistance

NSE Nationallogistics

SupportElement

NSE NationalSupportElement

NSE NonStandardEnquiry

NSEA NavalSeasystemcommandheadquarter s

NSF NATOSpecialFacility

NSFS NavalSurfaceFireSupport

NSG NATOStandardisationGroup

NSG NavalSecurityGroup

NSG NorthSeekingGyrocompass

NSGCHQ NavalSecurityGroupCommandHeadquarters

NSI NomStockedItem

NSI NonStandardItem

(appliestoUSitemsonly)

NSI NotSeriouslyInjured

NSI NuclearSafetyImplicated

NSIA NationalSecurityIndustrialAssociation

NSIP NavalSectorIntegrationProgramme

NSL NorthernScientificLaboratory

NSLB NATOStandardisationLiaisonBoard

NSM NavalServiceModification

NSM NetworkServicesManager

NSMA NuclearSafetyManagementArrangements

NSMBOS NavalServiceMedicalBoard

ofSurvey

NSN NationalSecurityCouncil

NSN NATOStockNumber

NSN NavalStoresNumber

NSNF Non‐StrategicNuclearForces 

NSO Navigation/SystemsOperator

NSP NavySpecialProjectsoffice

NSP NetworkServiceProvider

NSPO NavalShipProductionOverseer

NSR NATOStaffRequirements

NSR NavalStaffRequirement

NSRA NationalSmall‐‐boreRifleAssociation

Acronym LongTitle

NSRM NewSubmarineResearchModel

NSRP NuclearSteamRaisingPlant

NSRS NATOSubmarineRescueSystem

NSS NATOSeaSparrow(PDMS)

NSS NavalSectorStrategy

NSSA NavalSectorStrategic/SystemsArchitecture

NSSC NavalShipSystemsCommand

NSSK NorthSouthStationKeeping

NSSL NationalSevereStormsLaboratory

NSSM NuclearServicesSupport

Manager

NSSMS NATOSeasparrowSurfaceMissileSystem

NSSOL NorthSeaStandingOPTASKLink

NSSS NuclearServicesSupportSection

NST NATOStaffTarget

NST NavalStaffTarget

NST NonStandardTransmission

NST NuclearandSpaceTalks

NSTAP NationalStrategicTechnologyAcquisitionPlan

NSTL NationalSpaceTechnologyLaboratories

NSTN NavalShoreTelecommunications

Network

NSTN NavalShoreTelegraphNetwork

NSTN NavalShoreTeleprinterNetwork

NSTN/MHS NavalShoreTelegraphNetwork/MessageHandlingSystem

NSTR NothingSignificanttoReport

NSVN NATOSecureVoiceNetwork

NSW NewSupportWeapon

NSWC NavalSurfaceWarfare/WeaponsCentre

NSWP Non‐SovietWarsawPact

NT NewTechnology

NT NorTelLtd

NTDPN100

 NorTelpacketswitch

NTA NationalTrainingAwards

NTA NetworkTechnicalAuthority

NTA NotinTargetArea

NTAS NORADTacticalAutovonSystem(USAF)

NTAS NorwegianTrackingAdjunctSystem

NTAT NearTermACMETechnolo gy

NTB NationalTestBed

NTC NationalTerritorialCommand

NTC NationalTrainingCentre

NTCCS NavalTacticalCommandandControlSystem

NTCT NavalTacticsandCommandTrainer

NTD NavalTacticalDepartment

NTDI NATOTargetDataInventory

NTDS NavalTacticalDataSystems

NTDS NavalTacticalDisplaySystem

NTF NationalTestFacility

NTF NationalTrainingFederation

NTF NoiseTestFacility

NTG NATOTrainingGroup

NTI NationalTechnologyInitiative

NTI NavalTechnicalInstruction

NTI Naval

TechnicalInstructions

Acronym LongTitle

NTI NuclearTechnicalInstruction

NTIS NavyThermalImagingSystem

NTK NeedToKnow

NTL NuclearTransportLtd3(MOD)

NTLM NTLanMan

NTM AdmiraltyNoticetoMariners

NTM NationalT echnicalMeansofevaluation

NTN NavalTelephoneNetwork

NTO NationalTrainingOrganisation

NTONC NTONationalCouncil

NTOD National

TrainingOrganisationDivision

NTP NationalTrainingProvider

NTP NearTermPlan

NTPPC NavyTechnicalPolicyPublicationCommittee

NTQSC NuclearTraining&QualificationSubCommittee

NTr NationalTraineeship(nowFoundationModernApprenticeship)

NTR NothingToReport

NTRP NuclearTrainingRequirementsPlan

NTRR NuclearTrainingRequirementsRegister

NTS NavalTelecommunicationsSystem

NTS

NavigationTechnologySatellite(USNavy)

NTS NightTargetingSystem

NTSA NavyTacticalSupportActivity office 

NTTC NationalTechnologyTransferCentre(NASA)

NTU NavigationTrainingUnit

NTU NewThreatUpgrade

NTWM NavalTransitiontoWarMeasures

NTWS NewThreatWarningSystem

NUA NetworkUserAddress

nuc Nuclear

NUDET NuclearDetection(explosions)

NUFAS

 NATOUHFFrequencyAssignmentSystem

NUGP NominalUnitGroundPressure

NuPIP NuclearPerformanceImprovementProgramme

NUPIP NuclearPropulsionImprovementProgramme

NUS NationalUnionofStudents

NUSAFE NuclearSafetyInstructions

NUSCOT NuclearSubmarineControl&OperatorTrainer

NV NegativeVetting

NV NightVision

NV NormalVetting

NVAR Non‐ValueAddedRetailer/Re‐

Seller

NVE NightVisionEquipment

NVG NightVisionGoggles

NVIS NearVerticalIncidenceSkywave

NVIS NightVisionImagingSystem

NVQ NationalVocationalQualification

NVS NightVisionSystem

NVTB NightVisionTerrainBoard

NW NorthWest

NW Northwood

NW NovelWeapons

NW NuclearWarfare

Acronym LongTitle

NW NuclearWeapon

NWA NuclearWeaponAccident

NWAG NavalWeldAcceptanceGroup

NWAPPS NorthWestApproaches

NWARC NavyWeaponAssessmentResearchCentre

NWC NationalWarCollege

NWC NavalWeaponsCentre

NWD NuclearWeaponDisposal

NWDA NorthWestDevelopmentAgency

NWDIST NorthWestdistrict

NWDO NavalWeaponsDataReduction

Authority

NWDS NavigationandWeaponDeliverySystem

NWEF NavalWeaponsEvaluationFacility

NWES NavalWeaponsEngineeringSupportActivityoffice

NWHT NavalWeaponHarbourTrial

NWPC NavalWeaponPolicyCommittee

NWS NorthWarningSystem

NWSC NuclearWeaponSafetyCommittee

NWSSG NuclearWeaponSystemSafetyGroup

NWST NavalWeaponSeaTrial

NWTAA

NavalWeaponTrials&AssessmentAuthority

NY NavigatorsYeoman

NYK NotYetKnown

NZDF NewZealandDefenceForce

NZDSU(SEA) NewZealandDefenceSupportUnit(southEastAsia)

O&D OrganisationandDeployment

O&M Operation&Maintenance

O&M OperationsandMaintenance

O&M OrganisationandMethods

O&O OperationsandOrganisation

O&O OrganisationalandOperational

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O/C OnCompletion

O/R OutReach[Clinic]

OA OfficeAutomation

OA Officers'Association

OA OffsetAdviser

oa onapplication

OA OperationalAnalysis

OA OperationalAvailability

OA OrderAdministration

OAB OuterAirBattle

OAC OperationalAnalysisCommittee

OAC OperatorAssistanceCentre

OADS OmnidirectionalAir‐DataSystem

OAK OvertheAirKeying

OAL

OfficersAppointmentList

OAM OffensiveAirMissions

OAMP OpticalAir‐borneMeasurementPlatform

OAN OfficeAutomationNetwork

OAP OldAgePensioner

OAPEC OrganisationofArabPetroleumExportingCountries

OAR OfficeofAerospaceResearch

OAR OperationalAnalysisandResearch

Acronym LongTitle

OAS ObstacleAvoidanceSonar

OAS OffensiveAirSupport

OAS OffensiveAvionicsSystem

OAS OnActiveService

OAS OrganisationofAmericanStates

OASC OfficerandAircrewSelectionCentre

OASD OfficeoftheAssistantSecretaryofDefence

OASIS OnboardADPSupportinShips

OASIS OnboardADPSupportinShips‐RN

ADPSysteminships

OASIS On‐boardADPSupportinShips&Submarines

OASIS On‐boardAutomatedShipsInformationSystem.RNstoresaccountingpackage

OASIS OperationalApplicationsofSpecialIntelligenceSystems

OASM OmnidirectionalAirspeedSensorMechanism

OASP OperationalAnalysisSupportingPaper

OAT OperationalAirTraffic

OAT OutsideAirTemperature

OATS OutofAreaTreatmentS

OATS OxfordAirTrainingSchool

OAU OrganisationofAfricanUnity

Ob Observation(Meteorological)

OB OperatingBase

OB OpticalBuffer

OB OrdnanceBoard

OB OutsideBroadcast

OB ProcOrdnanc eBoardProceeding

OBC OpticalBarrelCamera

OBC OutlineBusinessCase

OBD On‐BoardDocumentation

OBDH OnBoardData

Handling

OBE Off‐BoardExpendable's

OBE OfficeroftheBritishEmpire

OBE OvertakenByEvents

OBEWS On‐BoardelectronicWarfareSimulator

OBF OpticalBeamForming

OBFM OffensiveBasicFlightManoeuvres

OBI Omni‐BearingIndicator

OBIEE+ OracleBusinessIntelligenceEnterpriseEditionPlus

OBMs OutboardMotors

OBOGS On‐BoardOxygenGeneratingSystem

OBP OffsetBulbPlates

OBP OnBoardProcessor

OBP On‐BoardProcessing

OBR OpticalBeamRiding

OBRP ON‐BoardRepairParts

OBS ObservationBalloonSystem

OBS Omni‐BearingSelector

OBS On‐BoardSpares

OBS On‐BoardSubsystem

OBS OperationalBaselineStatement

OBS OrganisationBreakdownStructure

OBT OnBoardTrainer

OBT On

‐BoardTrainer

OBU OSISBaselineUpgrade

Acronym LongTitle

OBUA OperationsinBuiltUpArea

OBVACT On‐BoardVisualAimerContinuationTrainer

OBVACT OnboardVisualAimerContinuationTrainer(forCRguns)

oC Celsius

OC ObserverComputer

OC Oceanographic

OC OfficerCommanding

OC OHDOfficerCommandingOccupationalHygieneDepartment

OC OutputCosting

OCHS OCHandlingSquadron

OC&S

 OrdnanceCentreandSchool

OCA OffensiveCounterAir

OCA OffensiveCounter‐Air(operations)

OCC OperationalControlCentre

OCC OperatorControlConsole

OCCAR OrganisationforJointArmamentsCo‐operation

OCCIS OperationControlandCommandInformationSystem

OCCM OpticalCounterCountermeasures

OCE OfficerConductingtheExercise

OCE OperationalCommitme ntsEstablishment

OCEANAV Oceanographer

oftheNavy(USNavy)

OCEANLANT OceanSub‐Area,Atlantic

OCF OfficiatingChaplaintotheForces

OCIDAS OceanIntervention&DataAssimilationSystem

OCL ObjectConstraintLanguage

OCM OperationalCapabilityModelling

OCM OpticalCountermeasures

OCMU OverseasCivilianManagementUnit

OCNR OfficeoftheChiefofNavalResearch

OCNW OfficerCommandin gNursingWing

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OCONUS OutsidetheContinentalUnitedStates

OCOV OfficeforCo‐ordinationofOverseasVisitors

OCP OperationalComputerProgram

OCP OutstationCommunicationsProcessor

OCR OperationalControlRoom

OCR OpticalCharacter Recognition

OCR Oxford,CambridgeandRSAExaminations

OCRM OfficerCommandingRoyalMarines

OCS ObstacleClearanceSurface

OCS OfficerCommandSchool

OCS

Officer'sCommandSchool

OCS OperatingCo stStatement

OCS OperationalControlSegment

OCS OperationalControlSegment(GPS)

OCSU OfficerCommandingSupportUnit

OCTU OfficerCadetTrainingUnit

OCU OperationConversionUnit

OCU OperationalConversionUnit

OCU OperatorsControlUnit

OCWP OperationalControlWorkPost

OD Operation Directives

OD OperationalDate

OD Ordnan ce

Data

Acronym LongTitle

OD Ordnan ceDelivery

ODA Office(orOpen)DocumentArchitecture

ODA OfficeDocumentArchitecture

ODA OfficialDevelopmentAssistance

ODA OpenDocumentArchitecture

ODA OverseasDevelopmentAdministration

ODA OverseasDevelopmentOffice

ODAS OmniDirectionalAirspeedSensor

ODBC OpenDataBaseConnectivity

ODC OpenDataBaseConnectivity

ODE OrdnanceDevelopmentandEngineering

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ODGP OceanDataGatheringprogramme

ODIF OfficeDocumentInterchangeFormat

ODIN OperationalDataInterface

ODLA FibreOpticDeployableLineArrays

ODM OperatingDataManual

ODM OperationalDataManual

ODM OpticalDriverModem

ODMA OperationalDateMaterialAssessment

ODP Open DistributedProcessing

ODP OperatingDepartmentPractitioner

ODP OperationalDevelopmentPhase

ODP

OverseasPolicy&Defence

ODP OzoneDepletingPotential

ODR OfficialDutyRate

ODR OperationalDataRecording

ODR OverlandDownlookRadar

ODS OpticalDiskSystem

ODS OutstationDisplaySystem

ODT Omni‐DirectionalTransmission

ODT OutdoorTrainer

ODV OverspeedandDrainValve

OE OperationalEffectiveness

OE OperationalEmergency

OE Opto‐Electronic

OE Output

Efficiency

OEC OperationalEmergencyClearance

OECD OrganisationforEconomicCo‐operationandDevelopment

OED OperationalEvaluationDemonstration

OED OxfordEnglishDictionary

OEEC OrganisationforEuropeanEconomicCo‐operation

OEI OneEngineInoperable

OEI OneEngineInoperative

OEIC Opto‐ElectronicIntegratedCircuit

OEIU Opto‐electronicInterfaceUnit

OEL OccupationalExposureLimit

OEM OriginalEquipmentManufacturer

OEP OfficeofEmergencyPreparedness

OEP Oil,ExtremePressure

OEP OperationalEvaluationPod

OER OperationalEffectivenessRate

OES OccupationalExposureStandard

OES Ordnan ceExplosiveDispersal

Acronym LongTitle

OETC Opto‐ElectronicTechnologyConsortium

OEU OperationalEvaluationUnit

OEU OperationalEvaluationUnit(RoyalAirForce)

OEW OrdnanceandExplosiveWaste

oF Fahrenheit

OFA OracleFinancialManager

OFD OilFuelDepot

OFE OperationalFlightEnvelope

OFFAS OceanFrontsFeatureAnalysisSystem

OFFNet Referstocallsthatarerouted

viaPSTNnotavirtualprivatenetwork

OFGEM OfficeofGas&ElectricityRegulation

OFM OttoFuelMonitor

OFP OperationalFlightProgramme

OFPP OfficeofProcurementandPolicy

OFS OperationalFlyingSchool(RoyalNavy)

OFSA OpticalFireSensorAssembly

OFT OfficeofFairTrading

OFT OperationalFieldTrial

OFT Operational

FlightTrainer

OFT OperationalFlyingTraining

OFTS OperationalFactorsTrade‐offStudies

OFTS OperationalFixedTelecommunicationsSystem

OFTS OperationalFlightandTacticsSimulator

OFTS OverallFunctionalTestSet

OFTT OperationalFlightandTacticsTrainer

OFVD OTTOFuelVapourDetector

OFW OptionsfortheFutureWorkshop

OFZ ObstacleFreeZone

OG Observation

Group

OGC OfficeofGovernmentCommerce

OGD OtherGovernmentDepartment

OGE OutofGroundEffect

OHC OverheadCamShaft

OHD OcularHazardDistance

OHP OverheadProtection

OHS OccupationalHealthandSafety

OHS OccupationalHealthServi c e

OHSAS OccupationalHealthandSafetyAssessmentSeries

OHU OpticalHeadUnit

OHV OverheadValve

OI

OperatingInstruction

OIC OfficerInCharge

OIC OpensystemsenvironmentImplementorsWorkshop(US)

OIC OperationsInformationCentre

OIC OperatorInterfaceUnit

OIC OrganisationoftheIslamicConference

OIC PracticeOfficerInChargeofthePractice(usedforfieldartilleryonly)

OICR OperationalIntelligenceCollectionRequirements

OID ObjectIdentifier

OIDT OperatorInteractive

DisplayTerminal

OIER OperationalInformationExchangeRequirement

OIN OfficeofInformation‐Navy(USNavy)

OIP OperationalInstructionPamphlet

Acronym LongTitle

OIRA OfficialIrishRepublicanArmy

OISG OperationalIntelligenceSupportGroup

OISU OpticalIntermediateStationUnit

OITUF Out‐stationInformationTechnologyUserForum

OJ OfficialJournal

OJAR OfficersJointAppraisalReport

OJCS OfficeoftheJointsChiefsofStaff

OJEC OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunity

OJEU OfficialJournal

oftheEuropeanUnion

OJT On‐Job‐Training

OJT On‐the‐JobTraining

OL OrdinaryLoa n

OLA OperationalLevelAgreement

OLBR OperationalLaser‐BeamRecorder

OLC OperatingLifeCycle

OLE ObjectLinkingandEmbedding

OLF OperationalLowFlying

OLFT Operational LowFlyingTraining

OLIVER OnlineInventoryValidationandEnquiries

Routine

OLM OnlineLearningManagement

OLM OperationalLoadMeasurement

OLO OtherLicensedOperator

OLOS OutofLine‐Of‐Sight

OLTE OpticalLineTerminatingEquipment

OLTP On‐lineTransactionProcessing

OLTU OpticalLineTerminatingUnit

OM Oil,Mineral

OM OperationalMissile

OM OperationsModule

OM Operator/Mechanic(RNsailor)

OM OrderManagement

 OutputManagement

OMA ObjectManagementArchitecture

OMAC On‐LineManufacturingAndControl

OMB OfficeofManagementandBudget

OMC OneManControl

OMD Oil,Mineral,Detergent

OMD OperationalManage mentDocument

OME OpenMessagingEnvironment

OME OperationalMissionEnvironment

OMEG OperationalMaintenanceEngineeringGroup

OMEL&AO OrdnanceMunitionsExplosivesLicensing&Audit

Officer

OMEO OrdnanceMunitions ExplosivesOfficer

OMG ObjectManagementGroup

OMI Omni‐bearingMagneticIndicator

OMI Operation&MaintenanceInstructions

OMIS OperationalManagementInformationSystem

OMIS2 OperationalManpowerInformationSystem(UNIX/Oracle )

OMMB OneMemberMedicalBoard

OMMS OxygenMask‐MountedSight

OMO OneManOperated

OMP OperationalMountingProcess

OMP Outline

ManagementPlan

Acronym LongTitle

OMR OpticalMarkReader

OMS OptronicMastSensor

OMS OrbitalManoeuvringSystem

OMSR Organisational&ManagementSafetyReport

OMSS Opto‐MechanicalSteeringSystem

OMT OtherMilitaryTargets

OMV OrbitalManoeuvringVehicle

ONC OceanNavigationCertificate

OND OpticalNeuralDevice

ONERA OfficeNationaled'EtudesetdeRecherchesAerospatiale(France)



ONR OfficeofNavalResearch

ONR OfficeofNavalResearch(US)

ONS OfficeofNationalStatistics 

ONS OmegaNavigationSystem

ONSD OperationalNecessityServiceDeviation

ONST OutlineNavalStaffTarget

OO Objectoriented

OO OralOrder

OO OrderlyOfficer

OO OtherOperations

OOA ObjectOrientedAnalysis

OOA Out‐Of‐Area

(NATO)

OOB OutOfBand

OOB OutOfBounds

OOD ObjectOrientedDesign

OOD Officerof theDay

OOD/W OfficerOftheDay/Watch

OODA Observation,Orientation,DecisionandAction

OOHA OutofHoursAllowance

OOHC OutOfHoursCover

OOL OutOfLife

OOM OrderofMarch

OOP ObjectOrientedProgramming



OOQ OfficerOftheQuarter

OOTW OperationsOtherThanWar

OOV ObjectsOfVerification

OOW OfficeroftheWatch

OP ObservationPost

OP OperatorService

OP OutPatient

OpSec OperationalSecurity

OpUEO OperationalUnitEducationOfficer

OPA OilandPipelinesAgency

OPBAT OperationBahamasAndTurks

OPC OilPollution

Control

OPC OperationalPlanning Cycle

OPC OverheadFoxholeCover

OPCA OfficeofParliamentaryCommissionerforAdministration

OpCIS OperationalCIS

OPCON OperationalCommunicati onsNetwork‐NavalPlanningSystem

OPCW OrganisationfortheProhibitionofChemicalWeapons

OPDEF OPerationalDEFects

OPDEF OperationalDeficiency

Acronym LongTitle

OPDEFS OperationalDeficiencies 

OPDEFSYS OperationalDefectsSystem

OPDEMS OperationalDemands

OPDIR OperationalDirective

OPEC OrganisationofthePetroleumExportingCountries

OPEVAL OperationalEvaluation

OPEX OperationalExercise

OPF OperationsandPeacekeepingFund

OPFOR OPposingFORces

OPG OfficeofthePaymasterGeneral

OPI OpenPre‐pres sInterface

OPI OperatorInterface



OPINTEL OperationalIntelligence

OPLAN OperationalPlan

OPLE OmegaPosition‐LocatingEquipment

OPLOC OperationalLocation

OPN Optimised‐ProfileNavigation

OPNAVINST OperationalNavalInstruction

OPNOTE OperationalNote

OpO OperationOrder

OPO OpticalParametricOscillators

OPORD OperationsOrder

OPP OperationalPlanningProcess

OPR OfficeofPrimaryResponsibility

OPRAS OperationalRAS(i.e.notfor

training)

OPRC OilPollutionPreparedness,Response&Co‐operationConvention

OPS OffPlatformSensor

OPS OfficeofPublicService

OPS OperationalPerformanceStandard

OPS OperationalPerformanceStatement

ops operations

OPS(R)1 WO/CPOoftheRadarsub‐branch

OPS(S) WO/CPOoftheASWSub‐branch

OPSDIV OperationsDivision,SHAPE

OPSEC Operations Security

OPSG

 OutputPlanningSteeringGroup

OpSim OperationalSimulator

OPSTOCK OperationalStock

OPT OptimisedProductionTe chnology

OPUS On‐lineProvisioningUpdateSystem

OPV ObservationPostVehicle

OPV OffshorePatrolVessel

OQPSK OffsetQuadratureFrequencyShiftkeying

OR OperatingRule

OR OperationalRequirement

OR OperationalResearch

OR OtherRanks

OR(S) OperationalRequirement(Staff )

ORAC On‐boardRFAAccountingComputersystem

ORAC OperationalResourcesAllocationComputer.BAORcontrolof3rdlinetransport.

ORAC‐AOR On‐BoardRFAAccountingComputer‐AuxiliaryOilerReplenishment

ORACLE OperationalResearchandCritical‐LinkEvaluation

ORADS OpticalRangingandDetectingSystems(USArmy)

Acronym LongTitle

ORATMS Off‐RouteAnti‐TankMineSystem

ORB ObjectRequestBroker

ORB OmniRadioBeacon

ORB OperationsRecordBook

ORBAT OrderofBattle

ORBIT OperationalRequirementsBasicInformationTool

ORC OpticalRelayColumn

ORCC OperationalRequirementsCommittee

ORD OperationalReadinessDate

ORD OperationalRequirementDocument

ORD OralReference

Dose

ORD OrdinarySeaman

Ord Ordnance

ORF OutputRelatedFunding

Org Organisation

ORI On‐ReceiptInspection

ORIL OnReceiptInspectionList

ORM Off‐RouteMine(s)

ORM OperationsRoomManager(WE)

ORP OperationalRationPack

ORP OperationalReadinessPlatform

ORR OperationalReadinessRe port

ORS OffensiveRadarsystem

ORS OperationsRoomSupervisor

ORS OutlineRequirementSpecification

ORT electro‐OpticRadarTracker

ORT OpticalRelayTube

ORU OperatorRadioUnit

OS ObservationSquadron

OS OffensiveSupport

OS OperatingSystem

OS OptionStudy

OS OrderlySergeant

OS OrdnanceSurvey

OSA OperationalSupportAircraft

OSAF OfficeoftheSecretaryoftheAirForce

OSC OccupationalStandards

Council

OSC OperationalSystemControl

OSCAD OfficeoftheScientificAdvisortoSACEUR,SHAPE

OSCAM OperatingandSupportCostAnalysisModel

OSCAR OpticalSubmarineCommu nicationsbyAerospaceRelay

OSCE OrganisationforSecurity&Co‐operationinEurope

OSD OfficeoftheSecretaryofDefence

OSD Off‐lineStockDatabase

OSD

OutofServiceDate

OSD OwnShipData

OSDGR OpenSeaDeGaussingRange

OSDI OwnShip'sDataInterface

OSDS OwnShipsDataSimulator

OSE OffsiteSupportEquipment

OSE OpenSystemsEnvironment

OSE OperationsS upportEquipment

OSF OpenSoftwareFoundation

Acronym LongTitle

OSF OpenSystemFoundation

OSF OpenSystemsFoundation

OSF OptronicSectorSystem

OSG OperationalSignatureGoals

OSI Off‐SystemInventory

OSI OpenStan dardInstitute

OSI OpenSystemInterconnection.

OSI OpenSystemsInterconnection

OSI OperationallySpecificInformation

OSINET OpenStanda rdsInstituteNetwork

OSINT OpenSourceIntelligence

OSI‐RM OSI

ReferenceModel

OSIS OceanSurveil lanceandIntelligenceSystem

OSIS OceanSurveil lanceInformationSystem

OSIS/OBU OceanSurveillanceInformationSystem/ OSISBaselineUpgrade(USSystematNorthwood)

OSISED OceanSurveillanceISEvolutionaryDevelopment

OSLAN OpenSyste msLocalAreaNetwork

OSLU OpenSystemLinkedUnit

OSM OperationalStressManagement

OSM OpticalSupport

Measures

OSN OfficeoftheSecretaryoftheNavy

OSNET OpenSystemsNETwork

OSO OffensiveSystemsOperator

OSP OceanSurveillance Product

OSP OceanSurveyProgramme

OSP OperationalStand‐downPeriod

OSP OpticalSignalProcessing

OSP OpticalSurve illancePlatform

OSP OptimisedSupportPlanning

OSPAC OpenSystemPacketAccessController

OSPAR Oslo‐Paris

Convention

OSPDS OceanSurveillanceProductDisseminationService

OSPDS OceanSurveillanceProductDisseminationSystem

OSPF OpenShortes tPath First(routingprotocol)

OSPR OwnStationPositionReport

OSPSS OceanSurveyProgrammeSurveyingSys tem

OSS OfficeofStrategicServices

OSS OperationalSupportSystem

OSSE OceanSurveySystemEquipment

OSST OnSiteSupportTeam

OST OfficeofScienceandTechnology

OST OperationalSeaTraining

OST OperationalSupportTeam

OST OuterSpaceTreaty

OST OverallSystemTestforGWS30

OSTG OperationalSeaTrainingGuide(BRd9275(1))

OSU OmegaVLFSensorUnit

OSU OrdnanceSupportUnit

OSV OceanStationVessel

OSV OceanSurvey Vessel

OSV OPFOR

SurrogateVehicle

OSW OperationsShortofWar

OSWALD On‐lineSystemforWorld‐wideAccesstoLogisticData

Acronym LongTitle

OT ObservertoTarget

OT OilTransfer

OT OperationalTeam

OT OperationalTest

OT&E OperationalTestandEvaluation

OTA OpenTargetArchitecture

OTA OverTheAir

OTA OverflyTopAttack

OTAN OrganisationduTraitedel' AtlantiqueduNord(NATOinFre nch)

OTAR Over‐theAirRekeying

OTC Officer

inTacticalCommand

OTC Officer TrainingCorps

OTC Officer TrainingCourse

OTC OfficialTestCentre

OTC OrderToCash

OTCIX OfficerinTacticalCommandInformationExchangeSubsystem

OTD OperatorTrainingDevice

OTDMA OpticalTimeDivisionMultipleAccess

OTDR OpticalTimeDomainReflectometer

OTDR OpticalTimeDomainReflectometry

OTE OperatorTraining

Equipment

OTE OperatorTrainingExercise(radio)

OTEA OperationalTestandEvaluationAgency

OTEC OceanThermalEnergyConversion

OTEC OperationalTestandEvaluationCommand (USArmy)

OTG OperationalTask/TaskingGroup

OTH OverTheHorizon

OTH‐B OverTheHorizon, Backscatter

OTHDT OverTheHor izonDetectionandTarge ting

OTHR OverTheHorizonRadar



OTH‐SW OverTheHorizon,SurfaceWave

OTHT OverTheHorizonTargeting

OTIS ObserverThermalImaging

OTK One‐timeKey

OTP OnTopPosition

OTPI OnTopPositionIndicator

OTPS OperationsTestProgramSet

OTR OperationalTheatreRange

OTR OperationalTurnAround

OTR OperationalTurn‐Round

OTR OverTargetRequirement

OTS OffTheShelf

OTS Off‐The‐Shelf

OTS One‐manOperatedTicketingSystem

OTS OvertheShoulder

OTSWP OriginalToShipWorkPackage

OTT OperationalTeamTraining

OTT OperationsTeamTrainer

OTT OperatorTactics Trainer

OTT OverTheTop

OTU OdometerTransducerUnit

OTU OperationalTrainingUnit

OTW Out‐The

‐Window

Acronym LongTitle

OTWD Out‐The‐WindowDisplay

OU OpenUniversity

OU OperatorsUnit

OUID OperatingSystemUserID

OV OceanographicVessel

OV OperationalView(s)

OVT OceonicsVehicleTechnology 

OWA ObjectionableWorkAllowance

OWE OperatingWeightEmpty

OWI OfficeofWarInformation

OWL ObstacleWarningLaser

OWL Optical‐fibreWaveguidesand

Lasers

OWL WebOntologyLanguage

OWL/D OpticalWarning,LocationandDetection

OWO OldWarOffice

OWP Ordnan ceandfuelWorkingParty

OWR OneWayRe gulator

OWRM OtherWarReserveMateriel

OWS ObstacleWarningSystem

OWS OilyWaterSeparator

OWS OverheadWeaponStation

OWSF OilyWaterSeparatorFilter

OX Oiltype

P CodePrecisionCode

P HowPackHowitzer

P infoPublicInformation

P Peta.1015

P Phosphorus

P Pico10‐12

P Precision

P&E Performance&Effectiveness

PFile PersonalFile

PInfo PublicInformation

P&B PlanningandBudgeting

P&C ProgrammeManagement&Coordination

P&DR PerformanceandDevelopmentReport

P&GS

 Process&GeneralSupervisor

P&L PersonnelandLogistics

P&L PioneerandLabour

P&SS ProvostandSecurityServices

P.P.W.G PersonnelPolicyWorkingGroup

P/TSA Pressure/TemperatureSwingAdsorption

P1 X.400protocolthatinterconnectsMTAs

P2P PurchasetoPayment

P2S PanoramicPeriscopeSystem

P2S ThecurrentoximeusedfortreatmentofNerveAgent

poisoning

P3I Pre‐plannedProductImpr ovement

P7 X.400protocolthatinterconnectsuserclientsand MessageStores

PA PersonalAssistant

PA Pilot'sAssociate

PA PlannedAlteration

PA PowerAmplifier

PA ProcurementAuthority

Acronym LongTitle

PA ProjectActivity

PA ProjectAgreementorPhasedArray

PA Provisioning Acceptance

PA PublicAddress

PA PublicAddress(system)

PA PublicationAuthority

PACert PlannedAlterationControl/CompletionCertificate

PAL PermissiveActionLink

PAA PrecisionApproachAid

PAAC ProvisioningAlternativeandAmalgamationCode

PAAMS PrincipalAntiAirMissile

System

PAAMS PrincipalAnti‐AirMissileSystem

PAAT PassiveAcousticsAnalysisTrainer

PAB PartiallyAutomatedBilling 

PAB ProjectedAvailableBalance(MRPII)

PABX PrivateAutomaticBranchExchange

PAC PenetrationAidCarrier

PAC PolicyAdvisoryCommittee

PAC Pre‐ActionCalibration

PAC ProcurementAuthorityCode

PAC ProgrammableArmamentControl

PAC PublicAccountsCommittee

PACAF

PacificAirForces(US7thAirForce)

PACC PrimaryAlternativeCommandCentre

PACCS PostAttackCommandandControlSystem

PACE PerformanceAssessmentofCombustionEmission

PACE Performance,Agility,Confidence,Efficiency

PACE PoliceAndCr iminalEvidence

PACE PropertyAdvisorstotheCivilEstate

PACEX ProvingAndCheckingExercise

PACS ProjectAuthorisationand

ControlSystem

PACS ProliferationandArmsControlSecretariat

PAD PacketAssembler&Disassembler

PAD PacketAssembler/Dissembler

PAD PlanningAnalysisDocument

PAD PointAirDefence

PAD PostAttackDoctrine(ASW)

PAD PreliminaryAnalysisDocument

PAD PrimaryAccessDevice

PAD Programme/ProjectAcceptanceDate

PAD ProjectorAreaDefence(mine)

PADMR PerformanceandDevelopment

ManagementReview

PADS PassiveAdvancedSonobuoy

PADS PositionandAzimuthDeterminingSystem

PADS PositionAttackDefenceSystem

PADT PointAirDefenceTrainer

PAE PowerAddedEfficiency

PAF PhilippineAirForce

PAF ProjectApprovalFile

PAF ProvisioningActionFigure

PAFWG ProjectAlexanderFinancialWorkingGroup

PAG ProcedureAuthorisationGroup

PAG ProceduresAuthorisation

Group

Acronym LongTitle

PAGA PNVSazimuthgimbalassembly

PAGODA ProfileAlignment GroupforODA

PAH PolyaromaticHydrocarbons

PAH PolycyclicAromaticHydrocarbon

PAHO Pan‐AmericanHealthOrganisation

PAI PolarisApplicableIndicator

PAIT ProjectAlexanderImplementationTeam

PAK ProjectorAlignmentKit

PAL PhaseAlternatingLine

PAL PortableAdvancedLaser

PALS PortableAirfieldLight

Set

PALS PositioningandLocatingSystem

PALT ProductionAuthorityLeadTime

PAM PayloadAugmentedMunition

PAM PenetrationAugmentedMunitions

PAM PercentageAvailabilityMinimum

PAM Pre‐AssessmentMeeting

PAM PulseAmplitudeModulation

PAMPAS PersonnelAdministrativeMicrocomputerPilotAutomaticDataProcessingsystem

PAMS PointAnti‐Missile System

PANA Pan‐AfricanPressAgency

PANDORA PilotandOccurrenceReportAnalysis

PANGS PlanningAidforNavalGunfireSupport

PAO PrincipalAdministrativeOfficer

PAO PublicAffairsOfficer

PAOC PrincipalAdministrativeOfficersCommittee

PAOCCS2 PortugueseAirCommandandControlSystem2

PAP PlansActivationParty

PAP PoissonAutoPropulse

PAP PostAcceptancePeriod

PAP PreparatoryActionforProduction

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PAPI PrecisionApproachPathIndicator

PAPS PeriodicArmamentsPlanningSystem

PAPS PhasedArmamentsProgrammeSystems

PAR PerformanceAppraisalReport

PAR PerformanceAppraisalReview

PAR PhasedArrayRadar

PAR PostAttackRecovery

PAR PowerAnalyserandRecorder

PAR PrecisionApproachRadar

PAR ProductAssuranceRecord

PAR ProfessionalAll‐Rounder

PAR Progressive

AircraftRework

PAR ProjectAcceptanceReview

PAR ProjectApprovalRecord

PAR ProjectApprovalRequest

PAR PulseAcquisitionRadar

para Parachute

PARCOM ParisCommission

PARCS Perimeter AcquisitionRadarCharacterisationSystem

PARES PassiveRadarESMSystem

PARLT ProductionAuthorityRepairLeadTime

PARM PersistentAnti‐RadiationMissile

Acronym LongTitle

PARM ProjectAccountingandResourceManagement

PARMOD ProgressiveAircraftReworkModification

PARP PlanningandReviewProcess

PARS PrimaryattitudeReferenceSystems

PART PUMAAirworthinessReviewTeam

PAS PatientAdministrationSystem

PAS PerformanceAppraisal/AdvisorySystem

PAS PersonnelAdministrationSystem

PAS PrimaryAlertingSystem

PAS ProgrammableAudioSynthesiser

PAS Programme

AnalysisSystem

PAS ProvisionActionState

PAS PubliclyAvailableSpecification.

PAS PulseAnalysisSystem

PASARS PoddedAdvancedSyntheticApertureRadarSystem

PASC PeacetimeActivitySubCommittee

PASCO ProjecttoreplaceNSTN/MHS(Pasco‐Nelson’ssignalsofficer)

PASE PlanningAssumptionforServiceEntry

PASS PassiveAircraftSurveillanceSystem

PASS PassiveandActive

SensorSubsystem

PASSEP PassedSeparately

PASU PureAirSupplyUnit

PASW PassiveASW

PAT PermanentmaritimeexerciseAnalysisTeam

PAT Pointing,AcquisitionandTracking

PAT PortableApplianceTesting

PAT PostalAdvisoryTeam

PAT PowerAssistedTraverse

PAT ProductionAcceptanceTest

PAT ProjectAcceptanceTest

PAT ProjectAssuranceTeam

PATCH PrecisionApproach

ToCoupledHover

PATCHIT Personnel&TrainingCommandHeadquartersITSystem

PATE PointingAndTrackingExperiment

PATHS PrecursorAbove‐the‐HorizonSensor

PATN Personnel&AdministrationTemporaryNotice

PATO PrincipalAmmunitionTechnicalOfficer

PATRON MoDSecretVoiceNetwork

PATS PrecisionAutomatedTrackingStation

PATS PrototypeAutomaticTargetScreener

PAVE‐PAWS

Phased‐ArrayRadar's

PAWS Phased‐ArrayWarningSystem

pax Passengers

PAYD PayAsYouDine

PAYE PayAsYouEarn(TaxSystem)

PB ParticleBeam

PB PatrolBoat

PB PlasticBanded

PB PrivateBathroom

PB ProcurementBoard

PB ProgrammeBoard

PB ProjectBoard

PBteams PlanningandBudgetingteams

Acronym LongTitle

PB&F PlanningBudgetingandForecasting

PB(C) PatrolBoat(Coastal)

PBAA PolybutadieneAcrylicAcid

PBAN Polybutadiene‐Acrylonitrile

PB‐AP PlasticBanded,ArmourPiercing

PB‐APDS PlasticBanded,ArmourPiercing,DiscardingSabot

PBATS PortableBattlefieldAttackSystem

PBC PracticeBombCarrier

PBD PriceBreakData

PBD ProductBaselineDocumentation

PBDI

 Position, BearingandDistanceIndicator

PBDS PrototypeBiologicalDetectionSystem

PBF PilotBriefingFacility

PBG PressureBreathingforG

PB‐HEPI PlasticBanded,HighExplosive,PenetratingIncendiary

PBI Planning,BudgetingandIn‐yearManagement

P‐BISA PlatformBISA

PBIT Power‐onBuiltInTest

PBJ Partial‐BandJammer

PBL Portland

BillLight

PBN PerformanceBasedNavigation

PBPS Post‐BoostPropulsionSystem

PBR PatrolBoat,River

PBS ProductBreakdownStructure

PB‐T PlasticBanded,Tracer

PBV PostBoostVehicle

PBW Particle‐BeamWeapon

PBX PolymerBondedExplosive

PBX PrivateBranchExchange

PC PersonalComputer

PC PostalandCourier

PC PrimeContractor

 PrintedCircuit

PC PriorityCode

PC ProgrammeCosting

PC ProgrammeCounter

PC PulseCompression

PCA PhysicalConfigurationAudit

PCA PortControllersAssistant

PCA PsychologicalConsolidationActivities

PCADDS PanoramicCockpitDisplaySystem

PCAE Pre‐ContractAwardEvaluation

PCAS PersistentChemicalAgentStimulant

PCB PolyChlorinatedBiphenyl

PCB PrintedCircuitBoard

PCB Programme

ControlBoard

PCB ProjectCAPITALBoard

PCBC PlatoonCommandersBattleCourse

PCBFO PlatformConnectionBox(FibreOptic)

PCBs PolychlorinatedBiphenyls

PCBW ProvisionalCombatBombWing

PCC PartnershipCo‐ordinationCell

PCC PolarityCoincidenceCorrelationreceiver

Acronym LongTitle

PCC PoliceCompactCarbine

PCCB ProductConformityCertificationBodies

PCD PitchCircleDiameter

PCDL PersonalandCommunityDevelopmentLearning

PCDS PrecisionCourseDirectionSystem

PCF PatrolCraft(Fast)

PCF PermanentlyCommittedForces

PCG PrimaryCareGroup

PCG ProgrammeCoordinationGroup

PCGN PermanentCommitteeonGeographicalNames

PCI

 PeripheralComponentInterconnect

PCIIPT PrimeContractingInitiativeIPT

PCIP ProcessChangeI mplementationPack

PCIS PolicyConceptsandInformationSystems

PCIU ProgrammableCommunicationsInterfaceUnit

PCL PitchControlLever

PCL PlatformContentsList

PCM PrimeContactManager

PCM ProjectContactManager

PCM PulseCodeModulation

PCM PyrotechnicCountermeasures

PCMCIA Standard

PCInterfaceforperipherals

PCMO PrimeContractorManagementOffice

PCmSR Pre‐CommissioningSafetyReport

PCN PavementClassificationNumber

PCN PersonalCommunicationsNetwork

PCO PollutionControlOfficer

PCon PortableController(cryptographicdevice)

PCP PersonnelControlPoint

PCP PlatoonCommandPost

PCP ProductionCostPlan

PCPD PlanningContractPlacementDate

PCPs Pentachlorophenols

PCR

 PolymeraseChainReaction

PCR ProcessCompletionReport

PCR ProcessingCompletionReport

PCR PublicContractsRegulations

PCRS PrimaryCasualtyReceivingShip

PCS PerformanceCommandSystem

PCS PortableControlStation

PCS PositionCourse&Speed

PCS PostalandCourierServices

PCSPS PrincipalCivilServicePensionScheme

PCSR Pre‐ConstructionSafetyReport

PCT

PerformanceCostTime

PCT PersonalCommunicationsTechnology

PCT PortableCellularTelephone

PCTA PlasticCasedTelescopedAmmunition

PCTE PortableCommonToolsEnvironment

PCTO Programme‐CapabilityTrade‐off

PCTOWS Towedarraysimulationprogram

PCTs PolychlorinatedTerphenyls

PCU ParachuteControlUnit

Acronym LongTitle

PCU Pilot’sControlUnit

PCU PortableCommunicationsUnit

PCU PowerConditioningUnit

PCU PowerControlUnit

PCW PacificCommonWater

PCX PictureExchangeFormat

PD PassiveDefence

PD PeriscopeDepth

PD Phenyldichloroarsin

PD PhotoDetector

PD PointDetonating

PD PotentialDifference

PD Presence Detect

PD Principal Directorate

 ProgrammeDirector

PD ProjectDefinition

PD ProjectDevelopment

PD ProjectDirector

PD PublicDomain(software)

PD PublicDuties

PD PulseDopple r (radar)

PD PulsedDoppler

PD/ARMSYS ProgrammeDirectorArmouredSystems

PD/ARTYSYS ProgrammeDirectorArtillerySystems

PD/CSS ProgrammeDirectorCombatSupportSystems

PD/ELWS ProgrammeDirectorEngineer +LightWeaponsSystems

PD/PQS PrincipalDirectorofPricingandQualityServices

PDA PersonalDigitalAssistant(hand‐heldPC's)

PDA PortDefenceArea

PDAM ProvisionalDraftAmendment

PDAS PrincipalDirectorofAccountingServices

PDC PointDefenceCoordinator

PDC PortDefenceCompany

PDC PrincipalDirectorofContracts

PDC/Air PrincipalDirectorofContracts(Air)

PDC/N PrincipalDirector

ofContracts(Navy)

PDC/Ord PrincipalDirectorateofContracts(Ordnance)

PDD PlayerDetectionDevice

PDES ProductDataExchangeUsingSTEP

PDES PulseDopplerElevationScan

PDF PopularDefenceForce

PDF PortableDocumentFile

PDF PortableDocumentFormat

PDF ProbabilityDistributionFunction

PDG ProcurementDevelopmentGroup(DPA )

PDI partialDisposalIndicator

PDI

PerformanceDeliveryImprovement

PDL PageDescriptionLanguage

PDL ProgramDescriptionLanguage

PDM ProductDataManagement

PDM PursuitDeterrentMine

PDME PrecisionDistanceMeasuringEquipment

PDMS PointDefenceMissileSystem

Acronym LongTitle

PDNES PulseDoppler Non‐ElevationScan

PDO PointDefenceOfficer(RFA)

PDP PassiveDrivingPeriscope

PDP Pre‐DevelopmentPhase

PDQ PrettyDamnQuick

PDR PersonalDevelopmentRecord

PDR PreliminaryDesignReview

PDR ProtectedDocumentRegister(MODFor m102)

PDR ProtectiveDocument Register

PDRJ Pulse‐DopplerRadarJammer

PDRM

 PortableDoseRateMeter

PDRR ProjectDefinitionandRiskReduction

PDS PassiveDetectionSystem

PDS PermanentDutyStation

PDS PostDesignService

PDS PostDesignServices

PDS Post‐designServices

PDS ProjectDefinitionStage

PDS ProjectDefinitionStudy

PDSS Propulsion‐DerivedshipService

PDSSF PostDevelopmentSoftwareSupportFacility

PDST

PrincipalDirectorSuppliesandTransport

PDST(AS) PrincipalDirectorSuppliesandTransport(ArmamentSupplies)

PDST(OPS) PrincipalDirectorSuppliesandTransport(Operations)

PDST(SV) PrincipalDirectorSuppliesandTransport(StoresandVictualling)

PDT PassiveDisplayTerminal

PDT PracticeDeliveryTorpedo

PDT PracticeDrillTorpedo

PDT Pre‐DeploymentTraining

PDT Stand‐alonecomputerforuse

inOpsRoomsoronRFAsBridges

PDTC PrincipalDirectorofTechnicalCosts

PDU Pilot'sDisplayUnit

PDW PersonalDefenceWeapon

PDZC PathfinderDrop‐ZoneControl

PE ParliamentaryEnquiry(obsoletetermuseMC)

PE PeacetimeEstablishment

PE PeripheralEquipment

PE PermanentEcho

PE PlasticExplosive

PE ProbableError

PE Processing

Element

PE ProcurementExecutive

PE ProjectEngineer(IPTmember)

PE PromotionExamination

PE ProtectiveEntrance

PEA ProfessionalEngineeringAuthority

PEC PackagingofExplosivesforCarriage

PEC PanelElectricCircuits

PEC PressureErrorCorrection

PEC PrintedElectronicCard

PECA PNVSElectronicControlAmplifier

PECC PatientEvacuationCoordinationCell

PECISB ProcurementExecutiveCommunications

andInformationSystemsBoard

Acronym LongTitle

PECM PassiveElectronicCountermeasures

PECOC PersonalEquipmentCommonOperationalClothing

PEE ProofandExperimentalEstablishment

PEEP PersonalEmergencyEvacuationPlan

PEG PolyethyleneGlycol

PEG ProjectExecutiveGroup

PEH ProbabilityofEscapingHit

PEH ProbabilityofEvadingHit

PEL PersonnelExposurelimit

PEL PortableEventLogger

PELSS PrecisionEmitter

LocationStrikeSystem

PEM ProcessingElectronicsModule

PEMB ProcurementExecutiveManagementBoard

PEMFC ProtonExchangeMembraneFuelCell

PEMT PollutionEquipmentManagementTeam

PENETRATE SensoraugmentationTDP

PEO PrincipalEstablishmentOfficer

PEO ProgramExecutiveOfficer

PEP PeakEnvelopePower

PEP ProjectExecutionPlan

PEPS Positive‐ExpulsionPropellantSystem

PER Power

EquipmentRack

PER ProjectEvaluationReview

PERRO Photographic,ElectronicWarfare/AvionicsAndReconnaissanceRoleOffice

PERA ProcurementExecutiveResourceAccounting

PERA ProductionEngineeringResearchAssociation

PERAC ProjectEstimatingandRiskAnalysisCommittee

PERMIS PersonnelManagementInformationSystem

PERMREP PermanentRepresentative

PERMREP PermanentRepresentativetoNAC

PERP PeakEffectiveRadiatedPower

pers

 personnel

PERSREP PersonnelReport

PERT ProgrammeEvaluation&Resource/Rev iewTechnique

PERT ProjectEvaluationandReviewTechnique

PERT ProjectEvaluationReviewTechnique

PES PlatformEquipmentStores

PES ProgrammableElectroni cSystem

PES ProjectEngineeringSupport

PES PublicExpenditureScrutiny

PES PublicExpenditureSurvey

PES PublicExpenditureSystem

PESAG PortsmouthExplosive

SafetyAdvisoryGroup

PESC PublicExpenditure SurveyCommittee

PEST ProjectEvaluationSeaTrial

PET Polyethyleneterephthalate

PETN PentaerythritolTatranitrate

PEU PNVSElectronicUnit

PEWP PublicExpenditureWhitePaper

PEXA PracticeandExerciseArea

PF PreformedFragment

PFA PreparationForAcceptance

PFC ParapetFoxholeCover

Acronym LongTitle

PFC PorousFrictionCourse

PFCS PrimaryFlightControlSystem

PFD PrimaryFlightDisplay

PFD ProductFlowDiagram

PFD ProximityFuzeDisconnector

PFDO ProbationaryFDO

PFDS PriorityFreightDistributionSystem

PFF PathfinderForce

PFF PerformedFragment(ation)

PFF PrepareForFlying

PFG PricingandForecastingGroup

PFH Pre‐Fragmen tedHigh

Explosive

PFI PrivateFinanceInitiative

PFI PrivateFundingInitiative

PFM Pre‐FlightMessage

PFMG PreFlightMessageGenerator

PFMP PlanningandFinancialManagementProject

PFMS PreFlightMessageSystem

PFO PrincipalFinanceOfficer

PfP PartnersforPeace

PfP PartnershipforPeace

PFPX Pre‐FragmentedProximityFuzed

PFS PersonnelFunctionalStan dards

PFS Pre‐FeasibilityStudy

PFSS PilotFlagSupportSystem

PFU PrivateFinanceUnit

PFWA ProvisionalFleetWeaponAcceptance

PFY PreviousFinancialYear

PG PartnershipGoals

PGD PatientGroupDirection

PGM PowerGenerationModule

PGM PrecisionGuidedMissile

PGM PrecisionGuidedMunitions

PGM ProgramManager

PGMs PlymouthGeneralMessages(mainlyoperational)

PGSE

 PeculiarGroundSupportEquipment

PH ProhibitedArea

PH/R ProbabilityofHit

PHARUS PhasedArraySystem

PHAT(E) PartHarbourAcceptanceTrial(Equipments)

PHC PrimaryHealthCare

PHEMT PseudomorphicHighElectronMobilityTransistor

PHEWG PetroleumandHandlingEquipmentWorkingGroup

PHI Positionandheading/homingIndicator

PHIGS Programmer’sHierarchicalInteractiveGraphics Syste m

PHO

PrisonerHandlingOrganisation

PHOENIX SurveillanceandTargetAcquisitionPRV

PHQ PeaceHeadquarters

PHQ PortHeadquarters

PHR PredictedHorizontalRange

PHS PilotHelmetSight

PHS&T Package,Handling,StorageandTransportation

PHS&T Packaging,Handling,StorageandTransportation

Acronym LongTitle

PHST Packaging,Handling,Stor age&Transportation

PHT PlymouthHospitalsTrust/PortsmouthHospitalsTrus t

PI PerformanceIndicator

PI PerformanceIndicators

PI PersonnelInstruction

PI PhotographicInterpretation

PI PhotographicInterpreter

PI PreliminaryInstruction

PI ProductionInvestment

PI ProofInstallation

PI(A) PhotographicInterpreter(Assistant)

PIA PrivacyImpactAssessment

PIAU PrimaryIndicator&

AlarmUnit

PIC PersonnelInformationCell

PIC PriorInformedConsent

PICS ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement

PID PersonalIdentificationDevice

PID ProbabilityImpactDiagram

PID ProcessIdentification

PID ProjectInitiationDocument

PIDs PersonalIdentificationDevices

PIDS PrimeItemDevelopmentSpecification

PIE PostIrradicatedExamination

PIE ProductInformationExplorer

PIE Pyrotechnicallyinitiated

explosive

PII Pre‐IssueInspection

PIIP ProjectIsabellaImpactPlan

PILOTEX PilotageExercise(i.e.inrestrictedwaters)

PILS PrinciplesofILS

PIM PositionandIntendedMovement

PIML PublicationsInformationManagementList

PIMS PartsInformationManagementSystem

PIMS PfPInformationManagementSystem

PIN PersonalIdentificationNumber

P‐in‐C Paymaster‐in‐Chief



PINS PilotNMSSystem.PartofQAFMIS

PIOS ProgrammableIntegratedOrdnanceSuite

PIPPS PurchaseInvoicePre‐ProcessingSystem

PIPS ParameterIdentificationPackageSystem

PIPT PlatformIntegratedProjectTeam

PIR PostImplementationReview

PIRA ProvisionalIrishRepublicanArmy

PISA PtarmiganIndividualSubscriberAccess

PIT ProcessImprovementTeam

PITs PotassiumIodateTablets

PIU PerformanceandInnovationUnit,CabinetOffice

PIU PylonInterfaceUnit

PIVADS ProductImproveVulcanAirDefenseSystem(US)

PIW PeriodofIncapacityforWork

PJC PermanentJointCouncil

PJF PatchandJackField

PJF PatchingJackField

P‐JFACHQ Pilot‐JointForceAirComponentHeadQuarters

Acronym LongTitle

PJHQ PermanentJointHeadQuarters

PJHQ PermanentJointHeadquarters

PJHQ PermanentJointHQ

PJL PassiveJammerLocator

PJOB PermanentJointOperatingBases

PJOCS PilotJOCS

PJOCS PilotJointOperationalCommandSystem

P‐JOCS Pilot‐JointOperationalCommandSystem

PJT PreJoiningTraining

PK ProbabilityofKill

PK/H Probability

ofKill,givenahitonthetarget

PKB ProjectKnowledgeBase(formerlyknownasMMM)

PKC PublicKeyCryptography

PKCS Public‐KeyCrytographyStandards

PKI PublicKeyInfrastructure

PKIX IEFTWorkingGroup

PKO PeacekeepingOperations

PL PaidLeave

PL PhaseLine

pl Platoon

PLA Pre‐LaunchActivity

PLANET

PersonalLocationAllocationNETwork

PLARS PositionLocationandReportingSystem

PLB PersonnelLocationBeacon

PLB PublicationsListBook

PLC PersonalLearningCentre

PLCE PersonalLoadCarriageEquipment

PLO ProjectLiaisonOfficer

PLODMIS PoliceLogistics&OperationsDataManagementInformationSystem

PLPL Plan&LogsPlanningandLogistics

PLRS PositionLocationReporting

System

PLS PalletisedLoadSystem

PLS PolarisLowStock

PLSD ProtectionandLifeScienceDivision(C&BDDERAPortonDown)

PLSS PortableLifeSupportSystem

PLSU PioneerLabourSupportUnit

plt Pilot

PLU ProgramLoadUnit

PM PackageManager

PM PerformanceManagement

PM PivotalManager

PM PostMeridien

PM ProjectManager

PM ProtectiveMarking

PM ProvostMarshal

PM PulseModulated

PM(FF) PlatformManager(Frigat e)

PM(MISC) ProjectManager(FOST/SS/RFA/Visitors)

PM(OST) PlatformManager(OfficerSeaTraining)

PM(SM) ProjectManager(Sub marines)

PM(A) ProvostMarshall(Army)

PM/SP ProjectManagementSpecialProjects

PM2C PivotalManager(Customer2)

Acronym LongTitle

PMA PersonnelManagementAuthority

PMA PortableMaintenanceAid

PMAC PreliminaryMaintenanceAllocationChart

PMAs PreventativeMaintenanceActions

PMB ProjectManagementBoard

PMC PolymerMatrixComposites

PMC ProjectManagementCommittee

PMCs PreventativeMaintenanceCheckandServices

PMDR ProvisionalMonthlyDemandRate

PME ProfessionalMilitaryEducation

PMET PrimeMoverEnabling

Technology

PMET PropulsionMachineryEnablingTechnology

PMFD Pilot's Multi‐FunctioncolourDisplay

PMG PaymasterGeneral

PMG ProgrammeManagementGroup

PMG PropertyManagementGroup(termusedbyDE)

PMIS RNguidebooktoPracticalManage mentInShips

PML PublicationsManagementList

PMM PerformanceManagementModel

PMM PrimaryMissionMass

PMO PrincipalMedical

Officer

PMO ProgramManagementOffice

PMO ProgrammeManagementOffice

PMOC PersonnelManagementOperationsCentre

PMP ProgrammeManagementPlan

PMP ProjectManagementPlan 

PMPM PermanentMagnetPropulsionMotor

PMR PortlandMagneticRange

PMR PropertyManagers Register

PMRAFNC PrincessMary'sRoyalAirForceNursingService

PMS PlannedMaintenanceSchedule

PMS PlatformManagementSystems



PMS PreventiveMaintenanceSchedule

PMS ProjectManagementSystem

PMSC PrivateMilitaryandSecurityCompany

PMT PermanentTeam

PMT ProjectManagementTeam

PN ProportionalNavigation

PNBHSEG PortsmouthNavalBaseHeath,Safety&EnvironmentGroup

P‐NCAM Property–NonCurrentAssetManagers

PNO PrincipalnavalOverseer

PNS PacketNetworkSub‐System

PNs Pilot’sNotes

PNSA PNVSNightSensorAssembly

PNSRP Pilot'sNeutralSeatReferencePoint

PNVS Pilot'sNightVisionSensor

PNVS PilotsNightVisionSystem

PO PettyOfficer 

PO PilkingtonOptronics

PO Portugal

PO ProcessOwners

PO ProjectOfficer

PO PurchaseOrder

Acronym LongTitle

PO(D)QC PettyOfficer(Diver)QualifyingCourse

POA PointofAim

poa priceonApplication

POAR PostOfficeAccountingRate

POB PersonsOnboard(inahelicopter)

POC PilotOperatingCapability

POC PointofContact

POC/L PointofContactorLiaison

POCF PortableOxygenCleaningFacility

POD PacketObservationDevice



POD PointOfDisembarkation

POD ProbabilityOfDetonation

POD ProjectOverviewDocument

POD ProofOfDelivery

POD ProofOfDesign

POD ProtectedObservationDown‐range

POEMS ProjectOrientedEnvironmental ManagementSystem

POEW PettyOfficer(ElectronicWarfare)

POGO ProofofGoodOrder

POIC PointOfissueCode

POL Petrol,Oil&

Lubricants

POL Petrol,Oils&Lubricants

POL Petroleum,OilandLubricants

POL Petroleum,OilsandLubricants

pol Police

Pol Policy

POL PostOperationalLeave

POLAD PoliticalAdviser

POLAD PoliticalAdvisor

POLIS PetrolOilandLubricantsInformationSystem

POLREP PollutionReportsignal

POLSA PoliceSearchAdviser

POMA POMedicalAssistant

POMEA PO

MarineEngineeringArtificer

POMSTER PlacingOntheMarket&SupervisionofTransfersofExplosivesRegulations

pop Population

POP PostOfficeProtocol

POP PredictionofOperatorPerformance

POPs PersistentOr ganicPollutants

POPSI PersonnelOccurrencesPostsSystemsofInformation

POPSI Personnel,OccurrencesandPostsSystemofInformation

POQ PurehouseOrderQuantity

POR PersonnelOccurrenceReport

POS PointOfSale

POSA PettyOfficerStoresAssistant

POSIX PortableOperatingSystemInterface

POSM PostOperationalStressManagement

POSMS ProjectOrientedSafetyManagementSystem

POSR Pre‐OperationalSafetyReport

POST PassiveOpticalSeekerTechnology

POST PortugueseOST

POST PowerOnSelfTest

POST PracticableOpenSystem

Technology

Acronym LongTitle

POSTD POSteward

POT PeriodOfTime

POTL PostOperationalTourLeave

pov pointofview

POW Prisoner(s)ofWar

PP PetroleumPoint

PP PotentialPartner

PP ProcurementPlanning

PP&M ProcessPlant&Machinery

PPA PayandPersonnelAgency

PPA PrincipalPublicationsAuthority/PowerPerformanceIndex

PPAG PondProcedure

AuthorisationGroup

PPB PositivePressureBreathing

PPB ProcurementPolicyBoard

PPD PartneringPrinciplesDocument

PPD Pulse‐PulseDeinterleaver

PPE PersonalProtectionEquipment

PPE PersonalProtectiveEquipment

PPE PostProjectEvaluation

PPF PopulationProvisioningFactor

PPG PlanningPolicyGuidance

PPH PetroleumPipehead

PPI PlanPositionIndicator

PPI PositionPlanIndicator(radar

screen)

PPI PowerPerformanceIndex

PPI ProcurementPriorityIndicator

PPL PreviousProgrammeLine

PPLN PeriodicallyPolledLithiumNiobate

ppm partspermillion

PPM PlatformProjectManager

PPM Programme&ProjectManagement

PPM(FF) PlatformProjectManager(Frigates)

PPO PrincipalPersonnelOfficer

PPOs PrincipalPersonnelOfficers

PPP PointtoPointProtocol

PPP

 Point‐to‐PointProtocol

PPP PublicPrivatePartnership

PPPA People,PayandPensionsAgency

PPPG PublicPrivatePartnershipGroup(DLOPolicyGroup)

PPPLT Production&Post‐ProductionLeadTime

PPPP PublicPrivatePartnershipsProgramme

PPR PerformancePayRecommendations

PPR ProgramProgressReview

PPRF PowerPackRepairFacility

PPRS PrecisePositioning

ReferenceSystem

PPS PersonnelPolicyStatement

PPS Point‐to‐PointService

PPS PrecisePositioningService

PPSD PreparationsPeriodStartTime

PPSD PrimaryPowerSystemsDisplay

PPSG Policy&PlanningSteeringGroup

PPSG Policy&ProgrammesStudyGroup

PPSG PolicyandProgrammesStudiesGroup

Acronym LongTitle

PPSL ProgrammePartsSelectionList

PPT ProgressPlannerTechnical

PPTO PrincipalProfessionalandTechnologyOfficer

PPTP Point‐to‐PointTunnellingProtocol

PPTR PulsePhotoThermalRadiometry

PPW PersonalProtectionWeapon

PQ ParliamentaryQuestion

PQAO ProjectQualityAssuranceOfficer

PQE PrincipleQualityEngineer

PQMP ProjectQualityManagementPlan

PQO Project

QualityOfficer

PQQ PreQualificationQuestionnaire 

PQS PricingandQualityServices

PQS PriorityQualityServices(nowSPS)

PQT ProductionQuality Tests

PR PhotographicReconnaissance

PR PlottingandRadar

PR PredictedRange

PR PublicRelations

PR&A ProjectReview&Assurance

PRA Pre‐RefitAssessment/Acceptance

PRA ProjectReviewandAssurance

PRAMS Pegasus

RepairableAssetManagementSystem

PRB ProjectReviewBoard

PRC PersonalRadioCommunications

PRC PersonnelRecoveryCentre

prev Prevention/preventive

PRF PulseRecurrenceFrequency

PRF PulseRepetitionFrequency

PRG PolicyRulesandGuidance

PRGT ProductionReliabilityGrowthTrial

Pri Primary

PRI ProjectorReticuleImage

PRI PulseRepetitionInterval

PRIDE ProgrammetoRationaliseand

IntegrateDISEstate

PRINCE PRojectsINControlledEnvironments

PRISM PlanningandReportingInformationSystemforManagement

PRIU ProcessorandRecorderInterfaceUnit

PRL ProbableRemainingLife

PRM ProjectRiskManagement

PRMD PRivateManagementDomain

PRO PublicRecordOffice(nowTheNationalArchives)

PRO PublicRelationsOfficer

Proc Proceeding(Ordnan ceBo ard)

PRODAS PROjectionDisplAySystem

PRODAT ProductDataMessage

PROFILE PROjectFInanceLinkedtoEquipments

proj projectile

PROLOG PROgrammeLOGiciel

PROM ProductionManager

PROM ProgrammableReadOnlyMemory

PROM PropertyManager

PROM/CFM ProductionManagertoCFM

Acronym LongTitle

PROMIS PROcurementofcontractrepairManagementInformationSystem

PROPMAN PropertyManagement

PROTECTED Friendlyfrequenciesthatareusedforaparticularoperation,identifiedandprotectedtoprevent

beingjammedbyfriendlyforceswhileactiveEWoperationsaredirectedagainsttheenemy.

PROW PublicRightOfWay

PROWESS PROtotypeWorkshop

EngineeringSupp ortSystem

PRP PerformanceRelatedPay

PRP PersonalResettlementPlan

PRP2 PayReplacementProject2

PRR ProductionReadinessReview

PRR PulseRepetitionRate

PRS ProvisioningReviewStatement

PRSS PeerReviewandScrutinySecretariat

PRT PowerRangeTesting

PRU PurchaseResearchUnit

PRW PassiveReflectionWaveform

PS ParliamentarySecretary

PS

PersonalSecretaryorPrivateSecretary

PS ProcurementSpecifi cation

PS ProcurementStrategy

PS ProjectSponso r/PrivateSecretary

PS ProjectSupport

PS ProtectiveSe cretary

PSA PlantStateA

PSA PolarisSalesAgreement

PSA PotentialServiceableArising

PSA PressureSwingAdsorption

PSA ProbabilisticSafetyAnalysis

PSA ProbalisticSafetyAssessment

PSA PropertyServicesAgency

PSA Public

ServiceAgreement

PSAG ProjectsandStandardsApprovalGroup,QCA

PSAO PermanentStaffAdministrationOfficer

PSBR PublicSectorBorrowingRate

PSBR PublicSectorBorrowingRequirement

PSBs PromotionSelectionBoards

PSC PassiveSonarController

PSC PlantSafetyCase

PSC PrincipalSubordinateCommand(NATO)

PSC PrincipalSubordinateCommander

PSC PublicSectorComparator

PSC

PublicSectorComparitor

PSCE PublicSectorComparatorEquivalent

PSCNs ProposedSpecificationChangeNotices

PSCS PersonnelServicesComputerSystem

PSD PassiveSonarDirector

PSD PropulsionSystemsDemonstrator

PSD ProvisionofServiceDocument

PSDR PublicSectorDebtRepayment

PSE PacketSwitchExchange

PSE PersonalandSocialEducation

PSE Platforms,SystemsorEquipment 

PSE

 ProjectSupportEnvironment

Acronym LongTitle

PSED PublicSectorEqualityDuty

psf poundspersquarefoot

PSF ProvisionofServicestotheFlee t

PSG PartneringSupportGroup

PSG PassiveShaftGrounding

PSG PolicySteerin gGroup

PSG ProfessionalSkillsforGovernment

PSG ProgrammeSteeringGroup

PSG ProgrammeSystemsGroup

PSG ProgrammeSystemsGroup(JCSI)

psi

 PoundsperSquareInch

PSI PrimeSystemsIntegration

PSI PrimeSystemsIntegrator

PSI ProliferationSecurityInitiative

psia PoundsperSquareInch(Absolute)

psia poundspersquareinchabsolute

psig PoundsperSquareInch(Gauge)

psig poundspersquareinchgauge

PSK PhaseShiftKeying

PSL PerformanceServicingLog

PSL Preferred

SuppliersList

PSM PhysicalStockManagement

PSM PloySelectionModel

PSMG PlatformSupportManagementGroup

PSN PacketSwitchNetwork

PSN PublicSectorNetwork

PSO PeaceSupportOperations

PSO PersonalStaffOfficer

PSO PersonnelSelectionOfficer

PSO PrincipalScientificOfficer

PSO ProjectSupportOffice

PSP PersonalSurvivalPack

PSP PrimarySupplyPoint



PSP PrincipalSupportProvider

PSPA PeaceSupportPsychologicalActivities

PSPES PublicSectorProcurementExpenditureSurvey

PSR PostStrikeReserve

PSR PreliminarySafetyReport

PSRCS PublicSafetyRadioComm unicationsSystem

PSS PacketSwitchService

PSS PeopleSkillsScoreboard

PSSD PersonnelServicesSystemDevelopment

PSSE PortableSpecialisedSupportEquipment

PSSK Probabilityof

aSingleShotKill

PSSL PersonnelSe rvicesSystemLive

PST PreliminarySafetyTraining

PST PreliminarySeaTraining

PSTI PreSeaTrialInspection

PSTN PublicServiceTelephoneNetwork

PSTN PublicServicesTelephoneNetwork

PSTN PublicSwitchedTelephoneNetwork

PSTO(N) PrincipalSupplyandTransportOfficer(Naval)

PSU PowerSupplyUnit

Acronym LongTitle

Psy OpsPsychologicalOperations

psy Psychological

PSYOPS PsychologicalOperations

PT ProjectTeam

PTA PermanentTrainingRange

Ptarmigan UKtacticalmobiledigitalswitchedtelephonesystemwithmobileaccess

PTBL Portable

PTC PersonnelandTrainingCommand(formerRAFTLB) 

PTDP PersonalTraining&DevelopmentPlan

PTE PreTenderEstimate

Pte

 Private

PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene

PTFE PreciseTime&FrequencymeasuringEquipment

PTG PortTankGroup

PTHSP Pre‐TenderHealth&SafetyPlan

PTI PhysicalTrainingInstructor

PTI ProductionTechnicalInstruction

PTIT PowerTurbineInletTemperature

PTMU PortableTest&MaintenanceUnit

PTN PrimaryTrunkNetwork

PTO PilkingtonThornOptronics

PTO Power

TakeOff

PTO ProfessionalandTechnologyOfficer

PTO PublicTelecommunicationsOperator

PTO PublicTelephonyOperators

PTP PersonalTrainingPlan

PtP PurchasetoPay

PTPs ProductionTestProcedures

PTR PublicTransportRate

PTS PointTargetSystem

PTS PrimaryTrunkSwitch

PTS ProductionandTestSchedule

PTSA PressureandTemperatureSwingAdsorption

PTSD

 PostTraumaticStressDisorder

PTT PartTaskTrainers

PTT PartTaskTraining

PTT Postal,TelegraphandTelephone

PTW PermittoWork

PTWG ProjectTechnicalWorkingGroup

PU ParticipatingUnit(Link)

PU Polyurethanem

PU ProgressiveUpkeep

PUDT PortableuserDataTerminal

PUE PrestockedUnitEquipment

PUF PortUtilisationFactor

PUG Programme

UserGroup

PUG ProgrammeUserGroup(JCSI)

PUGS ProgrammingUnitGroundStation

PUM ProductionUniversalModem

PUMA PreUpkeepMaterialAssessment

PUMAS PurchaseManagementandAccountingSystem

PUS PermanentUnderSecretaryofState

PUWER ProvisionandUseofWorkEquipmentRegulations

Acronym LongTitle

PV PositiveVetting

PV PriceVariation

PV PrivateVenture

PVC PermanentVirtualCircuit

PVC PolyVinylChloride

PVC Polyvinylchloride

PVCs PolyvinylChlorides

PVD PhysicalVapourDeposited

PVO PrivateVoluntaryOrganization

PVR PrematureVoluntaryRele ase

PVR PrematureVoluntaryRetirement

PVS PerformanceValidationSchedule

PVU PrimaryVehicleUnit

PW Private

Wire

PWA ProjectWorksAdviser

PWAG PrimaryWeldAcceptanceGroup

PWB Provisioner’sWorkBench

PWHQ PermanentWarHeadQuarters

PWI PreliminaryWarningInstruction

PWIB PrisonerofWarInformationBureau

PWO PrincipalWarfareOfficer

PWO(A) PrincipalWarfareOfficer(forAboveWaterwarfare)

PWO(C) PrincipalWarfareOfficer(Communication)

PWO(U) PrincipalWarfareOfficer(for

UnderWaterWarfare)

PWR PowertoWeightRatio

PWR PressurisedWaterReactor

PWRR PenetratingWeaponsReadyReckoner

PWSM PlatformWeaponSystemManager

PWT ProductionWarshotTorpedo

PXI PeripheraleXtensionforInstrumentation

PxO PreservationbyOperation

QA QualityAccreditation(CFQ)

QA QualityAssurance

QAA QualityAssuranceAgencyforHigherEducation

QAA Quality

AssuranceAuthority

QAFMIS QAreaFinancialandManagementInformationSystem

QAG QualityAssuranceGroup

QAMS QualityAssuranceManagementSystem

QAO QualityAssuranceOfficer

QAO QualityAuditingOfficer

QAR QualityAssuranceRepresentative

QAR QualityAssuranceReview

QARANC QueenAlexandra'sRoyalArmyNursingCorps

QARel QinetiQAircraftReleaseStatement

QARNNS QueenAlexandra's

RoyalNavalNursingService

QAS QualityAssuranceServices

QASG QualityAssuranceSteeringGroup

QASO QualityAssuranceSupportOfficer

QASOR QualityAssuranceScheduleofRequirements

QC QualityControl

QCA QualificationsandCurriculumAuthority

QCA QualityControlA

QCA QuickChangeAssembly

Acronym LongTitle

QCB QuickChangeBarrel

QCIS QMGCorporateInformationSystem

QCS Queen'sColourSquadron

QDAO QualityDocumentation&AuditingOfficer

QDF QuantityDiscountFactor

QDM MagneticHeading

QDR QualityDeficiencyReport

QDR QuickDonRespirator

QE QuadrantElevation

QEC QueenElizabethClass

QEI QuodEratInveniendum

QELR QualifiedEducationally

forLeadingRate

QEO QuarterlyEconomicOutlook

QF QuickFire

QFD QualityFunctionDynamics

QFE GroundPressuresettingforaircraftaltimeters

QFL QuickFlashinglight

QFR QuarterlyFinancialReturn

QGE Queen'sGurkhaEngineers

QHI QualifiedHelicopterInstruction

QHM Queen'sHarbourMaster

QIFS QuadrilateralInteroperabilityFieldSyste ms

QIP QuadrilateralInteroperabilityProgramme

QIS QMGInformationStrategy

QLR Queen'sLancashireRegiment

QM Quartermaster

QM(CBS) Quality Manager(CaptainBaseSafety)

QMAC QuadripariteMaterialandAgreementsCommittee

QMAC QuestionnaireontheMethodofAllocationofCosts

QMG QuarterMasterGeneral

QMG QuartermasterGeneral

QMGI QuartermasterGeneral’sInstructions

QMS QualityManagementSystem

QNH SurfaceAirPressuresetting

foraircraftaltimeters

QO/FMM QualityOfficer/FunctionalMachineryManager

QOS Quality OfService

QP QualityPlan

QP QualityProcedure

QPD QuickPointingDevice

QPM QuarterlyProgressMeeting

QPR QuarterlyPerformanceReport

QPR QuarterlyProgressReport/Review

QPRA QuantitativeProgrammeRiskAnalysis

QPRA QuantitativeProjectRiskAnalysis

QQR QuinQuennialReview

QQR

QuinquennialReview

QRA QuantifiedRiskAssessment

QRA QuickReactionAlert

QRCs QualityRecordCards

QRD Quartermaster'sReadinessDate

QRF QuickReactionForce

QRF QuickReleaseFastener

QRMB QuickReleaseMarkerBuoy

Acronym LongTitle

QRPC QuarterlyReviewofProgrammeCosts

QRRN Queen'sRegulationsfortheRoyalNavy

QS QuantitySurveying

Qsig CCITTStandardforPrivateNetworkSignalling

QSTAG QuadripartiteStandingAgreement

QSTAGS QuadripartiteSTandardisationAGreementS(US/Canada/Australia/UK)

QV Qualification&Verification(contractual)

QVS QueenVictoriaSchool

QWG QuadripartiteWorkingGroup

QX QX



QXS SweptChannelthroughMinefields

R Range

R Restricted

R&A ReviewandApprovalProcess

RSIGNALS RoyalSignals

R&Aform ReviewandApprovalForm

R&D Receipt&Dispatch

R&D Research&Development

R&D ResearchandDevelopment

R&L RecruitmentandLiaison

R&O Repair& Overhaul

R&O RepairandOv erhaul 

R&R RestandRecuperation

r/g(min) Roundspergun(perminute)

R0 ImmediateReadiness

R0 ReadytoDeploy

R0+ DeploymentofReadyForcesonOperations

R3 Reports,ReturnsandRequests

RA RadiocommunicationsAgency

RA RearAdmiral

RA ReinforcedAlert

RA RiskAssessment

RA RoyalArtillery

RAA RangeAllocatingAuthority

RAA Rapid

AreaAssessment

RAAMS RemoteAnti‐ArmourMineSystem

RAAON RemainatAnchorOvernight

RAB ResettlementAdvisoryBrief

RAB ResourceAccountingandBudgeting

RABS REMEAircraftBranchSystem

RACE ResourcesAccountCodeEstablishment

RAD ALTRadarAltimeter

rad RadiationAbsorbedDose

RAD RapidApplicationDevelopment

RAD RecordedAnnouncementDevice

radA

Radioactive

RADALT RadarAltimeter

RADAG RadarAreaGuidance

RADC RoyalArmyDentalCorps

RADHAZ HazardfromRadioorRadar

RADHAZ RadiationHazard

Radhaz RadioFrequencyHazard

RADIAC RAdiationDetection,IndicationAndComputation

Acronym LongTitle

RADIACGRP RADIACGenericResearchProgramme

RADIG RapidApplica tionDevelopmentInterestGroup

RADIRS RapidDeploymentMultipleRocketSystem

rads Radians

RAE RoyalAerospaceEstablishment

RAF CCISRAFCommandandControlInformationSystem

RAF RoyalAirForce

RAFAAF RoyalAirForceArméedel’airFrançaise

RAFIHMT RAF

InstituteofHealthandMedicalTraining

RAFIIR RoyalAirForceIndependentInspectorofRanges

RAFAN RAFAirmoveNetwork

RAFAN RoyalAirForceAirmoveNetwork

RAFASUPU RAFArmamentS upportUnit

RAFAT RoyalAirForceAerobaticTeam

RAFBF RoyalAirForceBenevolentFund

RAFCCIS RAFCommandandControlSystem

RAFCIS RAF

CommandInformationSystem

RAFCSS RAFCommandSupportSystem

RAFFTS RAFFixedT elecommunicationsSystem

RAFIO RAFInfrastructureOrganisation

RAFIO RoyalAirForceInfrastructureOrganisation

RAFLC RAFLogisticsCommand

RAFLO RAFLiaisonOfficer

RAFP RoyalAirForcePolice

RAFR RoyalAirForceReserve

RAFSADPS RAFSupplyAutomatedDataProcessingSystem

RAFSC RoyalAir

ForceSupportCommand

RAFSCCS RAFSupplyCentralComputerSystem

RAFSCOC RoyalAirForceSupportCommandOperationsCentre

RAFSEE RAFSignalsEngineeringEstablishment

RAFSO RoyalAirForceStaffOfficer(onnavalstaff)

RAFT RemoteAmmunitioningFacilityTamar

RAH ReactorAccessHouse

RAID RandomArrayofInexpensiveDisks

RAID RedundantArrayof

InexpensiveDisks

RAID RuggedisedArrayofIndependentDisks

RAIDS RangelessAirborneInstrumentedDebriefingSystem

RAL RuthertonAppletonLaboratory

RALONGS RoyalArtilleryLiaisonOfficerforNGS

RAM Inertammunitionround fortestinggunloadingmechanism

RAM RadarAbsorbentMaterial

RAM Radiation/RadarAbsorbentMaterial

RAM RadioactiveMaterial

RAM RandomAccessMemory

RAM Reliability,

AvailabilityandMaintainability

RAM RepairableAssetManagement

RAM ResidualAssetsMana ger

RAM ResourceAllocationModule

RAM RollingAirframeMissile

RAMC RoyalArmyMedicalCorps

RAM‐D Reliability,Availability,MaintainabilityandDurability

RAMP RapidAcquisitionofManufacturedParts

RAMP ReceptionArrangementsforMilitaryPatients

Acronym LongTitle

RAMP RepairandModificationProcedures

RAMP RevalidationAssistedMai ntenancePeriod

RAMS ReplenishmentandMovements(Operations)Scheduling

RAMT Reliability,Availability,Mai ntainabilityandTestability

RAN RecordedAnnouncement

RAN RoyalAustralianNavy

RANDI ResearchAmbientNoiseDirectionalityModel

RANS ReynoldsAveragedNavierStokes

RAO RangeAuthorisingOfficer

RAO RegimentalAdministrativeOffice®



RAP RadarAbsorbentPaint

RAP ReactorAssemblyProcedures

RAP RecognisedAirPicture

RAP RecognizedAirPicture

RAP RegimentalAidPost

RAP RingAccessPoint

RAP RocketAssistedProjectile

RAPS ReducedAircraftPropulsionSignatures

RAR RealApertureRadar

RARDE RoyalArmamentResearchandDevelopmentEstablishment

RARI RequirementforAirborneRadioInstallation

RARS ReviewofAmmunitionRatesandScales

RAS RadarAbsorbentStru cture

RAS RAFCSSAccessServer

RAS RectifiedAirspeed

RAS(A) RAS(Ammunition)

RAS(A) ReplenishmentatSea(Ammunition) 

RAS(F) RAS(Fuel)

RAS(FA) AsternRAS(Fuel)

RAS(L) ReplenishmentatSea(Liq uids) 

RAS(S) RAS(Stores)

RASH RadarAbsorbentSheet

RASO RearAirfieldSupplyOrganisation

RASON RemainAtSeaOverNight



RASP RecognisedAirSeaPicture

RAST ReplacementAerialSubsonicTarget

RAT ReliabilityAssessmentTrial

RATAC RadarforFieldArtilleryFire

RATS RationalisedAllocationofToolsSystem

RATS RepairableAssetTrackingSystem

RATT RadioTeletype

RATTAM ResponseAgainstAttackonMunitions

RAU RangeAdministeringUnit

RAuxAF RoyalAuxiliaryAirForce

RAVC

RoyalArmyVeterinaryCorps

RBCP RotorBrakeControlPanel

RBE ReportByException

RBI RiskBasedInspection

RBL RoyalBritishLegion

RBSD ReducedBurstSafetyDistance

RC ReactorCompartment

RC ReadinessCategory

RC RegionalCommand

Acronym LongTitle

RC RegionalCommissioner

RC RunningContract

RCA RequestforContractAction

RCA ReturnCallandAddress(toShipsCompany)

RCAAS Remot e‐ControlledAnti‐ArmourSystem

RCC RadarConsultativeCommittee

RCC RemoteControlled/CableCutter

RCC RescueCoordinationCentre

RCC ResourceCostCentre

RCD RegionalClinicalDirector/Directorate

RCDM RoyalCentre

forDefenceMedicine

RCDS RoyalCollegeofDefenceStudies

RCDU RemoteControlledDefenceUnit

RCIU RemoteControlInterfaceUnit

RCK RapidCateringKit

RCL RampedCraftLighter

Rcl Recoilless

RCM ReliabilityCentredMaintenance

RCMDS RemoteControlMineDisposalSystem

RCMIT ReliabilityCentredMaintenanceImplementationTeam

RCNC RoyalCorpsofNaval

Constructors

RCO RangeConductingOfficer

RCO ReactorCo‐ordinationOfficer

RCO(ATC) RangeControlOfficer(AirTrafficControl)

RCS RadarCrossSection

RCS RadioControlSystem

RCS ReliabilityCentredStockholding

RCSS RadioControlledSubSystem

RCT ResourceControlTargets

RCT ResourceControlTotal

RCU RemoteControlUnit

RCY RoyalClarenceYard

RCZ

 RearCombatZone

RCZ RearControlZone

RD RapidDecompression

RD ReceiveData

RD Redundantlyconfiguredequipment

RD ReferenceDocument

RD ReserveDecoration

RD RotorDiameter(HelicopterMain Rotor)

RD* ReserveDecorationandBar

RDA RangeDanger Area

RDA RegionalDevelopmentAgency

RDBMS RelationalDatabaseManagementSystem

RDBMS RelationalData‐

BaseManagementSystem

RDC RemoteDiagnosticConcentrator

RDC ReproductionandDistributionCentre

RDC ResourceDataCatalogue

RDD RapidDemolitionDevice

RDD RearDivisionalDump

RDD RequiredDeliveryData

RDEL ResourceDelivery

RDET RemoteDataEntryTerminal

Acronym LongTitle

RDF RadioDetection/DirectionFinder

RDF RapidDeploymentForce

RDF/LT RapidDeploymentForceLightTank

RDGT ReliabilityDevelopment/Growth

RDJTF RapidDeploymentJointTaskForce

RDL RemoteDigitalLoop

RDM RemotelyDeliverableMine

RDMSS RemotelyDeployableMissionSupportSystem

RDP RadarDataProcessor

RDP RNRadarVideoRecorder

RDR Receipt

DefectReport

RDS RapidlyDeployableSystems

RDS RationalisedDesignScenario

RDSS RapidlyDeployableSurveillance System

RDT&E Research,Development,TestandEvaluation

RDU ReinforcedDraftingUnit

RDX ResearchDepartmentFormulaX

RE RadarEcho(chaff)shell

RE RequirementsEngineering

RE RoyalEngineers

REA RapidEnvironmentalAssessment

REACH Registration,Evaluation,Authorisationand

RestrictionofChemicals

rebro Rebroadcast

REC RadioElectronicCombat

REC RegionalEmergencyCommittee

REC ResettlementandEducationCo‐ordinator

RECCE RadiationEffectsCircumventionConceptExperiment

recce Reconnaissance

RECCEXREP ReconnaissanceExploitationReport

RECM RadarElectronicCounterMeasures

RECS RadioElectronicCombatSupport

RED RiskEstimateDistance

REDACS REgeneratedDAtaCommunicationsSystem

REDS Ruggedized

ElectronicDisplaySystem

REE RunwayEndElevation

REES RuralElementsoftheEstateStrategy

REG RadioFrequencyEnvironmentGenerator

reg Regulation

REG RegulatoryExecutiveGroup

Regt Regiment

RELM REgenerationLoopManagement

REM RapidEyeMovement

REMAPS Re‐EngineeredManpowerAllocationandPlanningSystem

REMBASS RemotelyMonitoredBattlefieldSensorSystem

REME

RoyalElectricalandMechanicalEngineers

REMIDS RemoteMineDetectionSystem

REO ResidentEngineeringOfficer

REPAC RegionalEnvironmentalProtectionAdvisoryCommittee

REPPIR RadiationEmergencyPreparedness&PublicInformationRegulations

REQADEX RequestforSmallAreaAirDefenceExercise

REQD Required

RES RadioEngineeringServices

RES RegionalEconomicStrategy

Acronym LongTitle

RESA RunwayEndSafetyArea

RESM RadarElectronicSupportMeasures

RETM RegionalEmploymentandTrainingMan ager

RETTER Requirement,Evaluation,Technology TrendsandExploitationRoutes

REU RadioEngineeringUnit

REWDB RelationalEWDataBase

RF RadioFrequency

RF ReactionForces

RF RegionalForces

RF ResponseForce(anti‐terrorist)

rf Rimfire

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RF(DEW) RadioFrequency(DirectedEnergyWeapon)

RFA RestrictiveFireArea

RFA RoyalFleetAuxiliary

RFA RoyalFleetAuxiliary(Shipand/orOrganisation)

RFA80 ReserveForcesAct1980

RFA96 ReserveForcesAct1996

RFASup RoyalFleetAuxiliarySupport

RFAB RightForwardAvionicsBay

RFAC RegionalFisheriesAdvisoryCommittee

RFACCY

RFACPOCommunicationsYeoman

RFAF RadioFrequencyApplicationForm

RFANSU RoyalFleetAuxiliaryNavalSupportUnit

RFAT ReserveForcesAppealTribunal

RFC RequestforChange

RFC RequestforComment

RFCA ReserveForcesandCadetsAssociations

RFD Companythatmakesquickreleasehooks

RfD RailfreightDistribution

RFD ReadyForDeployment

RFD Reason

ForDemand

RFD RequestforDeviation

RFDAP RunningFleetDesignAssistanceProgramme

RFDC RegionalFloodDefenceCommittee

RFEA RegularForces'EmploymentAssociation

RFED ReadyForceElementDays

RFES RadioFrequencyEnvironmentalStudy

RFI RadioFrequencyInterference

RFI ReadyForIssue

RFI RequestForInformation

RFI RequestsforInformation

RFIC Request

forInfrastructureChange

RFID ReleaseForissueDate

RFIMS NATORequestforIntelligenceManagementSystem

RFJ RadioFrequencyJamm er 

RFL RestrictedFrequencyList

RFM RunwayFrictionMeter

Rfn Rifleman

RFP RequestforProposal

RFP RequestforProposals

RFQ RequestforQuotation

RFR RadioFrequencyRadiation

RfR RequestforResources

Acronym LongTitle

RFR RoyalFleetReserve

RfR1 RequestforResources1

RfR2 RequestforResources2

RfR3 RequestforResources3

RFRC RegionalFaul t ReportingCell

RFS ReadyForService

RFS ReasonforSelection

RFSC ReadyForSeaCheck

RFSD ReadyForSeaDate

RFT ReadyForTraining

rft Reinforcement



RFTD ReadyForTrainingDate

RFW RadioFrequencyWeapon

RFW RequestforWaiver

RG RefittingGroupSubmarines

RgtoTgt RangetoTarget

RGBW TheRoyalGloucestershire,BerkshireandWiltshireRegiment

RGGS RifleGrenadeGeneralService

RGJ RoyalGreenJackets

Rgn Region

RGN RegisteredGeneralNurse

RGPD RatingofGovernment

PropertyDepartment

RGPI RangeGatePullIn

RGPO RangeGatePullOff

RGPO RangeGatePull‐Off

Rgr Ranger

RGS RemoteGroundSensor

RH RelativeHumidity

RH RightHand

RHA RolledHomogeneousArmour

RHA RoyalHorseArtillery

RHAG RotaryHydraulicArrestorGear

RHAG RunwayHydraulicArrestorGear

RHE RightHandEdge



RHG RightHandgrip

RHH RoyalHospitalHaslar

RHI RangeHeightIndi cator

RHOC(s) ReturntoHarbourOnCompletion

RHQ RegimentalHeadquarters

RHS RightHandSeat

RHS RightHandSide

RHWR RadarHomingandRadarWarningReceiver

RHWR RadarHomingWarningReceiver

RI ResearchItem

RIB RigidInflatable Boat

RIC RatingIn

Charge

RIC ReconnaissanceIntelligenceCentre

RICE RationalisedInternalCommunicationsEquipment

RICE RationalisedInternalCommunicationsSystem

RICL RepairInstructionContractorsList

RID RequirementInterpretationDocument

RIDDOR ReportofInjuries,DiseasesandDangerousOccurrencesRegulations 

RIDELS RoyalNavalInvoicingandDeliverySystem

Acronym LongTitle

RIDS RangelessInstrumentalDebriefingSystem

RIF RadioInformationField

RIGC RelatedItemGroupCode

RIGs Roll/Pitch/YawrateIntegratingGyros

RIH ReplenishmentInHarbour

RIM ReactionInjectionMoulding

RIMS RemoteInfluenceMinesweepingSystem

RIP ReliabilityImprovementProgramme

RIPS RotorIceProtectionSystem

RIS RadioInvestigationService

RIS ResettlementInformation

Staff

RISC ReducedInstructionSetComputer

RISE ReliabilityImprovedSelectedEquipment

RISTA ReconnaissanceIntelligenceSurveillanceandTargetAcquisition

RISTA Reconnaissance,Intelligence,SurveillanceandTargetAcquisition

RIT ReadyinTheatre

RIT ReadyInTime

RIU RadioIn troductionUnit

RIU RemoteIn terfaceUnit

RIV RapidInterventionVehicle

RKCC ReplaceableKilostreamCommunicationsController

rkt Rocket

RL ReligiousLeave

RL RocketLauncher

RL RomeLaboratory

RLA RepairLevelAnalysis

RLC RoyalLogisticCorps

RLG ReliefLandingGround

RLG RifleLaunchedGrenade

RLG RingLaserGyrosco pe

RLG Ring‐LaserGyro

RLi RestrictedLANInterconnect

RLi RestrictedLANinterconnection

RLIRA RESTRICTEDLANInterconnectRemoteAccess

RLO

 RangeLiaisonOfficer

RLO RegionalLiaisonOfficer

RLP RecognisedLandPicture

RLPG RegenerativeLiquidPropellantGun

RLS RealLifeSupport

RLS RocketLaunchingSystem

RM ReliabilityandMaintainability

RM ReplaceableModule

RM ResidentManager

RM RiskManagement/ResourcesManager

RM RoyalMarines

RM&T Reliability,MaintainabilityandTestability

RMA RealMaintenanceArea

RMA RearMaintenanceArea

RMA RegionalMarketingAgreement

RMA Reliability,Maintainability&Availability

RMA Reliability,MaintainabilityandAvailability 

RMA RemoteMani pulatorArm

RMA RoyalMilitar yAcademy

Acronym LongTitle

RMAS RoyalMaritimeAuxiliaryService

RMAS RoyalMilitaryAcademySandhurst

RMC RadioModificationCommittee

RMC RegionalMilitaryCommander

RMC RightManagementConsultants

RMC RiskManagementCommittee

RMC RoyalMarineCommand

RMCC RoyalMarineCadetCorps

RMCS RoyalMilitaryCollegeofScience

RMD RegionalMarketingDirectorate

RMF RemoteManagement

Facility

RMG Rangin gMachineGun

RMG ResourceManagementGroup

RMI RadioMagneticIndicator

RMIs RMInstr uctions

RMP RecognizedMaritimePicture

RMP Reprogram mableMicro‐Processor

RMP RiskManagementPlan

RMP RoyalMili taryPolice

RMPA ReplacementMaritimePatrolAircraft

RMPR ReliabilityModelandPredictionReport

RMR RoyalMarineReserve

RMR RoyalMarines 

Reserve

RMS ReconnaissanceManagementSystem

RMS RootMeanSquare

RMSG ResourceManagementSteeringGroup

RMSMD Root‐Mean‐SquareMissDistance

RMT Requir ementsManagementTeam

RMTC RadioactiveMaterialTransportContainers

RN ReviewNote

RN RoyalNavy

RND3020 HarbourMovement/ServiceRequest

RNEOD RoyalNavyExplosiveOrdnanceDisposal

RNRSO Royal

NavalRangeSafetyOfficer

RN(MH) RegisteredNurseMentalHealth

RNAAIU RoyalNavalAircraftAccidentInvestigationUnit

RNAD RoyalNavalArmamentDepot

RNAESS RoyalNavalAirEngineeringandSurvivalEquipmentSchool

RNAS RoyalNavalAirStation

RNAW RoyalNavalAircraftWorkshop

RNAY RoyalNavalAircraftYard

RNB RoyalNavalBarracks

RNC

RoyalNavalCollege

RNCA RoyalNavalCodificationAuthority

RNCP RoyalNavalCommunicationsPublication

RNCSS RoyalnavyCommandSupportSystem

RNDA RNDistributionAuthority(forclassifiedbooks,cryptoetc)

RNEAWC RoyalNavalElement:AirWarfareCentre(Waddington)

RNEC RoyalNavalEngineeringCollege

RNEWOS RoyalNavalElectronicWarfareOnlineSystem

RNFPMC RoyalNavy

FirePreventionManagementCommittee

RNFSAIC RoyalNavalFlightSafety&AccidentInvestigationCentre

RNFTS RoyalNavalFlyingTrainingSchool

Acronym LongTitle

RNH RoyalNavalHospital

RNLO RNLiaisonOfficer(e.g.toHOashore)

RNLO RoyalNavalLiaisonOfficer

RNMC RoyalNetherlandsMarineCorps

RNMHT RoyalNavalMissileHandlingTeam

RNNARCS RNNuclearAccidentResponseCommunications System

RNO ResidentNavalOfficer

RNR RoyalNavalReserve

RNSD RoyalNavalStoresDepot



RNSETT RNSchoolofEducationalandTrainingTechnology

RNSFC RNSchoolofFighterControl

RNSH RNSub‐LaunchedHarpoon

RNSHC RNSchoolofHelicopterControl

RNSMS RoyalNavalSubmarineSchool

RNSSS RoyalNavalstrategicSystemsSchool

RNSTS RoyalNavalSupply&TransportService

RNTI RoyalNavyTomahawkIntegration

RNTM Royal

NavalTemporaryMemorandum

RNU RoyalNavalUnit

RNVD RoyalNavalVictuallingDepot

RO ReferenceObject

RO ReplenishmentObjective

RO ResearchObjective

RO RoyalOrdnance

ROB RemoteOSLANBridge

ROBAT RobotCounter‐ObstacleVehicle

ROC RateOfClimb

ROC RequiredOperationalCapability

ROC Requisi tion/Order /Contract

ROC RoughOrderCost



ROC RoyalObserverCorps

ROCE ReturnonCapitalEmployed

ROD RateOfDescent

ROD RecordofDecision

ROD RecordofDecisions

ROD ReportOfDiscrepancy

ROE RulesOfEngagement

ROF RateofFire

ROF RoyalOrdnanceFactory

ROG RailwayOperatingGroup

ROHC RegionalOccupationalHealthCentre

ROHT RegionalOccupationalHealth

Team

ROI ReturnonInvestment

ROL Re‐OrderLevel

ROLAND RevisedOn‐LineAmmunitionDevelopment.Ammunitionissues.ReplacedbyAMANDA/ASTRIDin

89/91

ROM ReadOnlyMemory

ROM RecordofMeeting

ROM ReviewofMaintenance

ROM RoughOrderofMagnitude

ROMIS RecruitingOrganisationManagementInformationSystem

ROP Re‐OrderPoint

ROR Range

OnlyRadar

Acronym LongTitle

RoR RequirementsofResponse

ROR RuleoftheRoad(CollisionAvoidance)

Ro‐Ro Rollon‐Rolloff

RORSAT RadarOceanReconnaissanceSatellite

RORV RemotelyOperatedRescueVehicle

ROS ReducedOperatingStandard

ROSS RevisedOrbat&ScalesSystem

ROTA ReleaseOtherThan(NBC)Attack

ROV RemotelyOperatedVehicle

ROVER

 RemoteOperationVideoEnhancedReceiver

ROW RestoftheWorld

RP RedPhosphorous

RP RefitPeriod

RP RepairPool

RP ReplenishmentPark

RP ReportingPost

RP Reprovisioning

RP Re‐Provisioning

RP ResourcePlan

RP ResourcesandPlans(Centre)

RP ResourcesandProgrammes

RP RocketProjectile

RP(Navy) ResourcesandProgrammes(Navy)

RP1 RepairPeriodType1

RPA RadiationProtectionAdvisor

RPA RemotelyPilotedAircraft

RPA RiskPotentialAssessment

RPAG RefuellingProcedureAuthorisationGroup

RPAS RemotelyPilotedAirSystem

RPB RegionalPlanningBody

RPC RegionalPrimeContract

RPC RemoteProcedureCall

RPC RequestthePleasureofyourCompany(invitationtomeal/party)

RPE Relative

PriceEffect

RPE RespiratoryProtectiveEquipment

RPG RegionalPlanningGuidance 

RPG RocketPropelledGrenade 

RPH RemotelyPilotedHelicopter

RPI RetailPriceIndex

RPI RoutinePeriodicInspection

RPIC RadiationProtectionInstrumentCommittee

RPL RampPoweredLighter

rpm RevolutionsPerMinute

rpm RoundsPerMinute

RPO RecordPurposesOnly

RPO RegimentalPay

Office

RPO RegulatingPettyOfficer

RPO ResearchProject/PackageOfficer

RPO ResidentProjectOfficer

RPOD RailPortofDisembarkation

RPOE RailPortsofEmbarkation

RPOR Reservist'sPostOperationalTourReport

RPP RecognisedPeoplePicture

Acronym LongTitle

RPP ReliabilityProgrammePlan

RPPDC RadiationProtectionPolicyDevelopme ntCommittee

RPPPLT Repair Production&Post‐ProductionLeadTime

RPR ReliabilityProgrammeReviews

RPS ReviewofProtectiveSecurity

RPSJ ReactorPlantSafetyJustification

RPSR RadiationProtectionSeniorRating

RPSTL RepairPartsandSpecialToolsList

RPT ReadinessPreparationTime



RPV Remot elyPilotedVehicle

RQT ReliabilityQualificationsTest(Programme)

RR RadioRelay

RR RecoillessRifle

RR Retro‐Reflection

RR RollsRoyce

RRA RegionalResettlementAdviser

RRA RollsRoyce&Associates

RRADAR Rolls‐RoyceandAssociatesDefectAnalysisReport

RRB TypeofHelicopterRadarEchoEnhancer

RRC RegionalResettlementCentre

RRD

ReturnRoutingDocument

RRDA RotorRunningDeArm(Forhelicopter)

RRDS RacalRadarDefenceSystems

RRF Rapid ReactionForce

RRF RiggersReportFile

RRL ReplenishmentReviewLevel

RRM RadarResourceManagement

RRR RepairRecoverabilityRate

RRR RequiredRateofReturn

RRRA RotorRunningReArm(Forhelicopter)

RRRF RotorsRunningRefuelling

(forhelicopter)

RRTM RollsRoyceTurbomeca

RRTP ReducedRangeTrainingProjectile

RRU RegionalRehabilitationUnit

RS RadioSupervisor(SeniorRadioRating)

RS ReelableStub

RS RequirementScrutiny

RS422 EIAinterfacestandard

RSA RepairandSalvageAuthority

RSA ReverseSaturableAbsorption

RSA RoyalSocietyofArts

RSAF RoyalSmallArmsFactory

RSBP RangeSitingBoardProceedings

RSC RegionalServicingCentre

RSCD RegionalSaBRECampaignDirectors

RSCH RoyalSurreyCountyHospital

RSCN RegisteredSickChildren’sNurse

RSD ReducedSafetyDistance

RSDC ReconnaissanceSupportDevelopmentCell

RSEL RecommendedSupportEquipmentLists

RSG RearSupport Group

RSGB RadioSocietyofGreatBritain

RSI RadiationStatus

Indicator

Acronym LongTitle

RSI RegimentalSignalsInstructor

RSIP RadarSystemImprovementProgramme

RSIT RepresentativeSustainme ntInte gration Testing

RSIT RoyalSignalsInspectionTeam

RSIT(A) RangeSafetyInspectionTeam(Army)

RSM RegimentalSergeantmajor

RSME RoyalSchoolofMilitaryEngineering

RSMS RoyalSchoolofMilitarySurveying

RSO RangeSafetyOfficer

RSO RegimentalSignals

Officer

RSO(NGS) RangeSafety Officer(NavalGunfireSupport)

RSOI Reception,Staging,Onwardmovement,andIntegration

RSP RampedSupportPontoon

RSP RenderSafeProcedure

RSPB RoyalSocietyfortheProtectionofBirds

RSPSC RangeSafetyPolicySub‐‐Committee

RSR ReliabilityStatusReport

RSRE RoyalSignals andRadarEstablishment

RSRWG RangeSafety

ReviewWorkingGroup

RSS RosetteScanSeeker

RSS RosetteScanningSeeker

RSS RoyalSchoolofSignals

RSSC Refuelli ngSafetySubCommittee

RST RegionalServicingTeams

RSTA ReconnaissanceSurveillanceandTargetAcquisition

RSU RepairandSalvageUnit

RSVP ResourceReservationProtocol

RT RadioTelephone/Telephony

RT RadioTelephony

RT RealTime

RT Recognition

Trainer

RT ReelableTow

RT RemoteTer minal

RTA ReelableTowedArray

RTA ResearchandTechnologyAgency

RTA RoadTrafficAccident

RTADB RangeandTrainingAreaDevelopmentBoard

RTB ResearchandTechnologyBoard

RTB ReturntoBase

RTC ResettlementTrainingCentre

RTCA Radio&TechnicalCommitteeofAmerica

RTD RequiredTarget

Date

RTE RailTransferEquipment

RTE RemoteTerminalEquipment

RTEM RFATemporaryMemorandum

RTF RichTextFormat

RTI RunTimeInfrastructure

RTITB RoadTransportIndustryTrainingBoard

RTLP Recog nisedTheatreLogisticPicture

RTM ReadyToMove

RTM ResinTransferMoulding

RTO RailwayTraffic

RTO ResidentTechnicalOfficer

Acronym LongTitle

RTODAH RejectedTak e‐Off DistanceAvailable(Helicopter)

RTOF RecoverableTetheredOpticalFibre

RTOGS RegulatedTakeoffGraphSystem

RTOS Real‐TimeOperatingSystem

RTP Recovery&TrialsPeriod

RTP ReinforcedTheatrePlan

RTS ReadyToSend

RTS ReleasetoService

RTS ResponseToStress

RTSA ReleasetoServiceAuthority



RTSS RadioTransmitterSele ctorSwitch

RTTS RAFTacticalTelecommunicationsSystem

RTTS RAFTransportableTele communicationSystem

RTU RemoteTransmitterUnit

RTU RighttoUse

RTW Return‐to‐Works

RU ReadyUse

RU ReplaceableUnit

RUC RoyalUlsterConstabulary

RUF RevolutionaryUnitedFront

RUFN RetainUntilFurtherNotice

RUGS RegenerativeUndergroundStructure

RUMA ReinforcedUnitsMarshallingArea

RUMTAC RegionalUtilitiesManagementTariffAnalysisCell

RUP Revalidation&UpkeepPeriod

RUPS RevalidationUpdatePeriods

RUR RefitUpkeepandRevalidation

RUR Refuel,Update&Revalidation

Rushton TypeoftowedAATarget(seeMRTT)

RV RateableValue

RV Re‐entryVehicle

RV Rendezvous

RVC ReconciliationValidation

Certificate

RVC RemoteVirtualConsole

RVCU RemoteVoiceControlUnit

RVD ResidualVapourDetector

RVQ RelatedVocationalQualification

RVR RunwayVisualRange

RVSM ReducedVerticalSeparationMinima

RVT RemoteViewingTerminal

RW RotaryWing

RW(CSW) RotaryWing(CrewServedWeapons)

RW(IWS) RotaryWing(IntegratedWeaponSystems)

RWG ResettlementWorkingGroup

RWR RadarWarningReceiver

RWS RadarWarningSystem

RWSG RotaryWingSupportGroup

Rx GenericPeacetimeReadinessLevel

Rx PreparationofForcesforReadiness

RX Receiver

RYED ReportYearEndDate

S ManSupplyManagement

S Secret

Acronym LongTitle

S South

S&MO SalvageandMarineOperations 

SofS SecretaryofState(forDefence)

S&C SearchandClear

S&EA SustainabilityandEnvironmentalAdvisoryTeam

S&FF Float,Smoke&FlameNo.2Mk3

S&T SWIFTS URE andTRAFALGARClass

S&TE Support&TestEquipment

S/V Survivability/Vulnerabili ty



S10 Thecurrentgeneralservicerespirator

S1000D AECMASpecification1000D

S1092 TemporaryLoanLog

S145 StoresDemandVoucher

S2022 Defect&ShortcomingsReport

S232 RNformforreportingaCollisionorGrounding

S2O SupporttoOperations

S340 WorkRequisitionForm(GeneralService)

S549 StoresTransferVoucher

SA ScheduleAuthority

SA SelectiveAvailability

SA SimpleAlert

SA SitingAuthority

SA SituationalAwareness

SA SmallArm(s)

SA SmallArms

SA StoresAccountant.

SA Supervisor’sAllowance

SA SupportAuthority

SA‐80 PersonnelWeapon

SAAR ShipsA&ARegister

SAAvn SchoolofArmyAviation

SAAWC ShoreAnti‐AircraftWeaponControl

SAB SparesAdviceBook

SABRE

 StatisticalAssessmentofBeamEngagementResponse

SaBRE SupportingBritain'sReservistsandEmployers

SABRE SystemforAircraftBranchREMEEquipment Section

SAC SceneofActionCommander

SAC SeniorAircraftman/Aircraftwoman

SAC SpecialAreaofConservation

SAC StrategicAirCommand

SAC(T) SeniorAircraftmanorAircraftwomanTechnician

SACC SupportArmsCoordinatingCentre

SACC SupportingArmsCoordinationCentre

SACEUR SupremeAlliedCommanderEurope

SACLANT SupremeAlliedComman derAtlantic

SACLOS Semi‐ActiveCommandtoLineOfSight

SACLOS Semi‐‐AutomaticCommandtoLineOfSight

SACRU SemiAutomaticCargoReleaseUnit

SACS ServiceAirCargoSystem

SAD Surface‐to‐AirDefence

SAD Survey &Docking



SADA StandardAdvancedDewarAssembly

SADARM SearchAndDestroyArmour

Acronym LongTitle

SADARM SeekandDestroyArmour

SADE SolarArrayDriveElectronics

SAE SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers

SAEO StaffAirEngineeringOfficer

SAF Semi‐AutomatedForces

SAFARI SupplyforAccountingForArmyRationsandIssues

SAFFRON PassiveASWSonar

SAFIRE Surface‐to‐AirFire

SAG ScenariosAssessmentGroup

SAG Search

&AttackGroup(ASUW)

SAG ServiceAwardGroup

SAG Simulation/SpecialAdvisoryGrouporScenarioApprovalGroup

SAG StudiesAssumptionGroup

SAG SurfaceActionGroup

SAGE ShipAcousticGatheringEquipment

SAGOP Semi‐AutomaticGeneralOperationsPlot

SAGW Surface‐AirGuidedWeapo n

SAGW Surface‐to‐AirGuidedWeapon

SAGW/M SurfaceToAir

GuidedWeapon/Missile

SAINT SatelliteIn terceptor

SAINT SonarAnalysisINitialTrainer

SAL Semi‐ActiveLaser

SALVEX SalvageExercise

SALOME SystemfortheAccounting,LocationandOn‐lineManagementofEquipments

SALT StrategicArmsControlTreaty

SALT StrategicArmsLimitationTalks

SAM ScheduledAncientMonument

SAM SchoolofAviationMedicine

SAM Sickness

AbsenceManagement

SAM SpecialistinAviationMedicine

SAM Surface‐AirMissile

SAM Surface‐to‐AirMissile

SAMA StationAdministrationManagementAid

SAMHADS SubmarineAutomatedMessageHandlingAndDistributionSystem

SAMIS StockAccountingManagementInformationSystems

SAMM SecurityAssistanceManagementManual

SAMS SatelliteAccessManagementSystem

SAMS SupplierApprovalManagementSystem

SANDF SouthAfrican NationalDefenceForce

SANDS SeaANimalDatabaseSystem

SANE SyntheticAmbient NoiseEnvironment

SANS Sensor,AvionicandNavigationSystems

SANS SensorsAvionicsandNavigationSystems

SAO SecureAreaofOperations

SAP SafetyAirPlot

SAP Semi‐ArmourPiercing

SAP SpecialAccessProgramme

SAPC StandAlonePrimeContract

SAPC

 SubmarineAirPurificationCommittee

SAPC SubmarineAtmospherePurificationCommittee

SAPCO SpecialAccessProgrammeCo‐ordinationOffice

SAPHEI SemiArmourPiercingHighExplosiveIncendiary

SAPI Semi‐ArmourPiercingIncendiary

Acronym LongTitle

SAPPHIRE IRsignaturepredictioncode

SAR SafetyAssessmentReport

SAR Search& Rescue

SAR SearchandRescue

SAR ShipA ctivityReturn

SAR SoftwareActionReports

SAR SyntheticApertureRadar

SARA SkynetAOCSRecoveryAssistant

SARE Sonar AuralRecordingEquipment

SARO SupplyAero‐EngineRecordOffice

SARS ShipActivi ty

ReturnsSystem

SARSAT SearchandRescueAidedTracking

SAS SingleAttachedStation

SAS SpecialAirService

SAS Stability AugmentationSystem

SAS StatisticalAnalysisSystem

SAS SubsidiaryAccessSwitch

SAS SurfacetoAirMissileintheSurfacetoSurfaceM

SASC SmallArmsSchoolCorps

SASG SecureAirSystemsGroup

SASO

SecretaryandAssistantSupplyOfficer

SASO SeniorAirStaffOfficer

SASO StaffAirStandardsOfficer

SASS SonarArraySoundingSystem

SAT SatisfactoryAssessment

SAT SeaAcceptanceTrial

SAT SmallArmsTrainer

SAT SystemsApproachtoTraining

SATCO SeniorAirTrafficControlOfficer

SATCO SeniorAirTrafficController

SATCOM SatelliteCommunications

SATNAV

 SATelliteNAVigation

SATO SeniorAmmunitionTechnicalOfficer

SATRO ScienceandTechnologyRegionalOrganisation

SATS SmallAirfieldforTacticalSupport

SATS SmallArmsTargetSystem

SAU SafetyandArmingUnit

SAU Search&AttackUnit(ASW)

SAU SearchAttackUnit

SAUNA Structure dandUnstructuredNumericalAnalysis

SAVE Systemati cApproachtoVehicle

Electronics

SAW SquadAutomaticWeapons

SAW Stand‐AloneWorkstation

SAW SurfaceAcousticWave

SAWCS SubmarineAcousticWarfareControlSystem

SAWG SafetyAssessmentWorkingGroup

SAWS SubmarineAcousticWarfareSuite

SAXON MechanisedInfantryVehicle

SB StretcherBearer

SBA SovereignBaseArea

SBA SovereignBaseAreaCyprus

SBAA SovereignBaseAreasAdministrationCyprus



SBAC SocietyofBritishAerospaceCompanies

Acronym LongTitle

SBC ServicesBookingCentre

SBD SpecialBoatDetachment

sbd Switchboard

SBEO SpaceBasedElectroOptical

SBI SupplementaryBudgetaryInformation

SBIR SpaceBasedInfraRed

SBIRS SpaceBasedInfra‐RedSystem

SBLTS SortBaseLineTrackingSystem

SBNO SeniorBritishNavalOfficer

SBO SeniorBritishOfficer

SBR SpaceBasedRadar



SBRIR SpaceBasedRadarandInfraRed

SBRPM Spacebasedradarperformancemodel

SBS SmallBusinessService

SBS SpecialBoatService.

SBS StimulatedBrillouinScattering

SBSD SpecialBurstSafetyDistance

SBSO Single BalanceSheetOwner

SBWP SpaceBandWidthProduct

SC SafetyCase

SC ScheduleControl

SC SecurityChecked

SC Service

Certificate(recordofratingscareer)

SC ServiceComplaints

SC ShapedCharge

SC SonarController

SC SpecialCommunications

SC StaffCaptain

SC StaffCheck

SC StandardClearance

SC StandardConditions

SC SteeringCommittee

SC StoresandClothing

SC StrategicCommands

SC SupplyCoordination

SC&IS SiteCommunicationandInformationServices

SC&IS(W) ServiceAgency

(SiteCommunications &InformationSystems)(West)

SCA ShipControlledApproach(typeofhelicopterrecovery)

SCA SpecialistConservationAdvisor

SCA StaticCodeAnalysis

SCAD Submarine/SonarCountermeasuresAcousticDevice

SCAD SubsonicCruiseArmedDecoy

SCADS SeaboardContainerisedAirDefenceSystem

SCAHC SpaceComponentsAdHocCommittee

SCAID SubmarineClassificationAid

SCAM Subsonic

CruiseAttackMissile

SCAMBL SimulatorChemicalAttackMulti‐‐BarrelledLauncher

SCAMP SeallessCentrifugalAxialMagneticPump

SCAO StaffCateringOfficer

SCAR SonarCentralArchiveRecorder

SCARF STCChangeActionReviewForum

SCARS StatusControlAlerting&ReportingSystem

SCAS StabilityandControlAugmentationSystem

Acronym LongTitle

SCATCC Scottish AirTrafficControlCentre

SCBFO ShoreConnectionBox(FibreOptic)

SCC SeaCadetCorps

SCC SecurityControlCentre

SCC ServiceComplaintsCommissioner

SCC ShipControlCentre

SCC SiteClearanceCertificate.

SCC SpecialistConservationConsultant

SCC SubmarineControlConsole

SCC SupplyControlCentre

SCCAR Setup,Control,

Coaching,andAnalysisReporting

SCCB SoftwareConfigurationControlBoard

SCCS RAFSupplyChainmanagementSystem

SCD SourceControlDocument

SCDL SurveillanceandControlDataLink

SCE SonarController'sEquipment

SCEIP StandingCommitteeonElectronicInfoProtection

SCF SuperCriticalFluid

SCG Self‐ChangingGears

SCG SpecialistConstructionGroup

SCGS Small

CalibreGunSystem

SCH SimplifiedCombinedHarness

SCHCR SonarCentralHardCopyRecorder

SCI ScaleableCoherentInterface

SCIAD ScientificAdvisor

SCIDA SiteCoordinatingInstallationDesignAuthority

SCIDA SiteCo‐ordinatingInstallationDesignAuthority

SCIDA SystemsCoordinationInstallationDesignAgency

SCION StaffCommunicationsIntegratedOfficeNetwork

SCION SystemforConsumableIn ventoryOptimisation



SCIS SupplyChainInformationSystem

SCLM Sea‐LaunchedCruiseMissile

SCM SoftwareConfigurationManagement

SCM SupportChainManagement

SCMB SoftwareConfigurationManagementBoard

SCME Sonar CentralMaintenanceEquipment

SCMI SupplyChainManagementInstruction

SCMR SurfaceCombatantMaritimeRotorcraft

SCN SpecificationChangeNotice

SCO Ship'sCommunicationsOfficer

SCO StaffCommu nicationsOfficer

SCO SupplyChainOptimisation

SCOCIS SupportCommandOperationalCommandInformationSystem

SCOI SATCOMCommunityofInterest

SCOIN SupportCommandOfficeInformationNetwork

SCONTO ScottishCouncilofNTOs

SCOR StreamlinedCertificationOfReceipts

SCORE SDICollaborativeResearch

SCORE SignalCommunicationbyOrbitingRelayEquipment

SCORM ShareableContentObjectReferenceModel

SCORM Shareable

CoursewareObjectModel

SCORR StandingCommitteeforRefitandRepair

SCORR(SM) StandingCOmmitteeforRefit&Repair(submarines)

Acronym LongTitle

SCORR(SS) StandingCOmmitteeforRefit&Repair(SurfaceShips)

SCOSER StandingCommitteeOnSubmarineEscape&Rescue

SCOT SatelliteCommunicationsOceanTerminal

SCOT SatelliteCommunicationsSystem

SCOTS(A) StandingCommitteeOnTrainingSafety (Army)

SCP ServiceComplaintsPanel

SCP SlottedCylinderProjectors

SCP SystemControlPoint

SCP SystemsControl

Point

SCPOMA StaffCPOMedicalAssistant

SCPS SpaceCommunicationProtocolStandard

SCPT SupplyChainPipelineTim es

SCPT SupplyChainProcessingTime

SCR SonarControlRoom

SCR Supportabil ity,CostandReadiness

SCRA SingleChannelRadioAccess

SCRA(T) SingleChannelRadioAccess(Terminal)

SCRIA SupplyChainRelationshipsinAction

SCRIMP SeemanComposite

ResinInfusionMouldingProcess

SCS SeniorCivilService

SCS StabilatorControlSystem

SCS StockCollationSystem

SCS StockControlSection

SCS SupplyChainSupport

SCSAP SatelliteCommunicationsSystemAnalysisPackage

SCSI SmallComputersSystemsInterface

SCSR SummaryofComponentServicingRequirement

SCT ServiceControlTeam

SCT StrategicCustomerTeam

SCTS Ships

CompassTransmissionSystem

SCUD SubsonicCruiseUnarmedDecoy

SCUG SCOTCapabilityUp‐Gradeprogramme

SCUM SubmarineC omputerisedUpkeepManagement

SCWT StaffCoveredWeaponTraining

SD SelfDestruct

SD Sensors/SurveillanceDevices

SD ServiceDeviation

SD SpatialDisorientation

SD StaffDuties

SD StandardDeviation

SD SupportabilityDecisions

SD SustainableDevelopment

SDA Senior

DefenceAuditor

SDA ServiceDeliveryAgreement

SDA SystemDesignAuthority

SDA/Z SeaDangerArea/Zone

SDAP SustainableDevelopmentAction Plan

SDB ShallowDiveBombing

SDC SoftwareDevelopmentCentre

SDCC SafetyDesignChangeCommittee

SDD SelfDestructDevice

SDD SoftwareDesignDevelopment

SDDE SurfaceDemandDivingEquipment

Acronym LongTitle

SDDR SoftwareDesignDevelopmentPlan

SDDS ShipsDataDistributionSystem

SDE ServiceDirector(s)ofEducation

SDE SharedDataEnvironment

SDE SharedDataEnvironments

SDE SoftwareDevelopmentEnvironment

SDE StatementoftheDefenceEstimates

SDE StatementontheDefenceEstimates

SDEN SoftwareDevelopmentEnvironmentNetwork

SDEP SustainableDevelopmentEducation

Panel

SDF ShoreDevelopmentFacility

SDF SkillsDevelopmentFund

SDF SoftwareDevelopmentFile

SDFC SourceofDeliveryForecastCode

SDG SouthernDivingGroup

SDG SystemsDirectionGroup

SDH SynchronousDigitalHierarchy

SDI SeriousDefectInstructions

SDI SonarDataIntegration

SDI StrategicDefenceInitiative

SDI StrategicDefenseInitiativ e(US)

SDiG Sustainable

DevelopmentinGovernment

SDINS Strapped‐DownINS

SDIT SpectralDifferenceImagingTechnique

SDL SoftwareDevelopmentLibrary

SDL StandardDistributionList

SDM ServiceDeliveryManager

SDM SiteDevelopment

SDM StandardDesignMemorandum

SDMS SupportDefenceMissileSystem

SDN StandardDrawingNumber

SDO StationDutyOffice

SDOMP StationandDeployedForcesOperationalManagement

Project

SDOR StoresDefectiveOnReceipt

SDP ServiceDeliveryPoint

SDP SoftwareDevelopmentPlan

SDP StrategicDevelopmentPlan

SDQ SeadartQuarters

SDR SiteDirectorsRepresentative

SDR SoftwareDesignReview

SDR SonarDirectionRoom

SDR SpecialDispatchRider

SDR StrategicDefenceReview

SDR SystemDesignReview

SDRFs SubcontractorDataReviewForms

SDS SafetyData Sheet

SDS SatelliteDataSystem

SDS SeniorDentalSurgeon

SDS ShipsDivingSupervisor

SDS SignalDispatchService

SDS StandingDataSystems

SDS SystemDesignSpecification

SDSR StrategicDefenceandSecurityReview

Acronym LongTitle

SDT SpatialDisorientationTrainer

SDTT SoftwareDevelopmentTrackingTeam

SDV Supplier&DebtorValidation

SDWEUFS StoresDepotWeaponEquipmentUpkeepFacilityStatement

SE SafetyEquipment

SE SimultaneousEngineering 

SE South East

SE StaticElectric

SE SupportEngineering

SE SupportEquipment

SE SupportabilityEngineering

SE SyntheticEnvironment

SE Synthetic

Environments

SE&G SouthEast&Germany

SEA SignificantEventAnalysis

SEA StatisticalEnergyAnalysis

SEA StrategicEnvironmentalAssessment

SeaWIFS Sea ViewingWideFieldofViewSensor

SEACL ShipEngineeringAssessmentConsolidatedList

SEAD ShipEngineeringAssessmentDocument

SEAD SuppressionofEnemyAirDefence

SEAD SuppressionofEnemyAirDefences

SEAE SchoolofElectronicandAeronauticalEngineering

SEAGNAT DecoyLaunchingSystem

SEAL SeaAirLand(USSpecialForces)

SEALITE Codenameforapointingmirror

SEAMEX SeamanshipExercise

SEASAT OceanographicSatellite

SEAT SiteEstateAuthorityTea m

SEATO SouthEastAsiaTreatyOrganisation

SeaWiFS SeaViewingWideFieldSensor

SEC SecondaryPosition



SEC Secretary(ofSupplyOfficerSpecialisation)

SEC ServiceExecutiveCommittee

SEC Service‐EngineeredChanges

SEC SoftwareEngineeringCentre

SEC(O) Secretariat(Overseas)

Sect Section

Section OftenmeansDamageControlSection

SEDG SeniorEstateDevelopmentGroup

SEDIST SouthEastDistrict

SEDRIS SyntheticEnvironmentDataRepresentation&InterchangeSpecification

SEE SoftwareEngineeringEnvironment

SEEDA

SouthEastEnglandDevelopmentAgency

SEFX SupportEngineeringFacilityExeter

SEI SpecificEmitterIdentification

SEISCE SoftwareEngineeringInstituteSoftwareCapabilityEvaluation

SEIE SubmarineEscapeandImmersionEquipment

SEIG SystemsEngineeringandIntegrationGroup

SEISP SystemElectronicInformationSecurityPolicy

SEL ShipEquipmentList

SEM SavingandEnhancementMeasureorSynthetic

EnvironmentModels

SEM ServiceEngineeredMo dification

Acronym LongTitle

SEMA StationEngineeringManagementAid

SEMB SyntheticEnvironmentsManagementBoard

SEMC SystemsEngineeringandManagementCourse

SEMC(AE) AirEngineeringSystemsEngineeringandManagementCourse

SEMP SystemsEngineeringManagementPlan

SEMS Safety&EnvironmentalManagementSystem

SEMs SavingsandEnhancementMeasures

SEN SkillsandEnterpriseNetw ork

SENICLE SupportEnvironment

forNECInLandEnvironment

SEO SecureElectronicOffice

SEO SeniorExecutiveOfficer

SEO StationEducationOfficer

SEP SphericalErrorProbable

SEP SupportElementPlan

SEPA ScottishEnvironmentProtectionAgency

SEPADS SonarEnvironmentPredictionAndDisplaySystem

SEPADS SonarPrediction&DisplaySystem

SEPG SpacecraftEn vironmentandProtectionGroup

SEPROMT

SyntheticEnvironmentPRojectManagementTeam

SER SiteEstateRepresentative

SER SupportEquipmentReport

SERA SingleEuropeanRulesofTheAir

SERCO MarineServicesContractor

SERD ServiceElectoralRegistrationDay

SERD SupportEquipmentRecommendationData

SERE Survival,Evasion,ResistanceandExtraction

SERP SouthEastRegionalPrime

SERP SubmarineEscape&RescueProject



SERPC SouthEastRegionalPrimeContract

SERPRC SubmarineEscape&RescuePolicyReviewCommittee

SERPROG SerialProgramme

SES SecureEquipmentSection

SES SocieteEuropeanSatelliteorShelfEdgeStudies

SES SurfaceEffectShip

SESAME SupplyExecutiveSystemandAutomatedManagementEnvironment

SESAR SingleEuropeanSkiesAirTrafficManagementResearch

SESC

SubmarineEngineeringSupportContract

SESSU SouthEastSectorSkillsUnit

SET SiteEstateTeam

SETL SiteEstateTeamLeader

SETT SubmarineEscapeTrainingTank

SEU SightElectronicsUnit

SEV SpeciallyEquippedVersion

SEXSSI Ship'sExplosiveStoreSafetyInstructions 

SF SecurityForce

SF SpecialForces

SF SustainedFire

SFA SafeFiringArc



SFA SeniorFinance Adviser

SFC SpecificFuelConsumption

SFCS ShoreFirControlspotting

SFCS SimplifiedFire‐ControlSystem

SFD ShipFitDefinition

Acronym LongTitle

SFE SupercriticalFluidEx traction

SfED SkillsforEmploymentDivision,DfEE

SFEOs SurfaceFlotilla EngineeringOrders

SFF SelfForgingFragment

SFI SpecialFlyingInstruction

SFIA SkillsFrameworkfortheInformationAge

SFIRR Solid‐FueledIntegralRocket/Ramjet

SFLIR SteeredFLIR

SFM Sensor‐FuzedMunition

SFM SpecialFacilitiesManagement

SFM Spin

FrequencyModulation

SFM SuperintendentFl eetMaintenance

SFO SeniorFinanceOfficer

SFOR Stabilisation Force

SFP ServiceFeatureProfile

SFPA StartingFocalPlaneArray

SFPT StageFuelPayloadTables

SFQ(L) SingleFluxQuantum(logic)

SFQE ServiceFamilyQuartersEstates

SFRMO SurfaceFlotillaRMOfficer

SFRSM SurfaceFlotilla RegimentalSergeantMajor

SFS Serious

FaultSignal

SFTM SurfaceFlotillaTemporaryMemorandum

SFTS SensorFunctionalityTrainerSuite

SG SpecificGravity

SG SponsorsGroup

SG SteamGenerator

SG Steering/StandardsGroup

SG SurgeonGeneral

SGEMP SystemGeneratedElectromagneticPulse

SGEMP SystemsGeneratedElectromagneticPulse

SGIS SurgeonGeneral'sInformationStrategy

SGLS SpaceGro undLinkSystem

SGM SubmarineGeneralMemorandum



SGML Standard GeneralisedMarkupLanguage

SGML Standard GeneralisedMark‐upLanguage

SGPA SortieGenerationPlanningAid

SGS SatelliteGroundStation

SGT SatelliteGroundTerminal

Sgt Sergeant

SH Support Helicopter

SH/PRAC SquashHeadPractice

SHA SafeHandling Area

SHA Special HandlingArea

SHA StatutoryHar bourAuthority.

SHA SystemHazar dAnalysis

SHAPE

SupremeHeadquartersAlliedPowersEurope

SHAR SeaHarrier

SHC StaffHarbourCheck

SHE Safety,Health&Environment

SHED SpecialHandlingandEvaluationDetachment

SHEF SafetyHealthEnvironment&Fire

SHELREP ShellingReport

Acronym LongTitle

SHEMS Safety,Health,EnvironmentManagementSystem

SHEP SafetyHealthEnvironmentProtection

SHEP StorageandHandlingEquipmentProcedure

SHF SuperHighFrequency

SHF SuperHighFrequency(3‐30GHz)

SHF SuperHighFrequency(300MHz–3GHz)

SHG SupportHelicopterGroup

SHHU ShipsHusbandry

SHIM Storage&Handling

InstructionforMunitions

SHIMS SafetyandHealthInformationManagementSystem

SHM SensorHeadModule 

SHOC SupremeH eadquarters OperationsCentre

SHOL ShipHelicopterOperatingLimits

SHOLS SafeHelicopterOperatingLimits

SHOM ServiceHydrographiqueetOceanographiquedelaMarine

SHORAD ShortRangeAirDefence

SHORAN ShortRangeNavigation(radio)

SHORDIS SHOrtRange

airDefenceInformationSystem

shp ShaftHorsepower

SHP(P) SeniorHealthPhysicistPolicy

SHQ StationHeadquarters

SHRes SystemHighRestricted

SHSec SystemHighSecre t

SI SecurityIntelligence

SI SensorIntegration

SI ServiceInstruction

SI ServicingInstruction

SI SingleImpulse(fuze)

SI SocialInclusion

SI SparkIgnition

SI SpecialIntelligence

SI StandingInstructions



SI StatutoryInstrument

SI SyntheticInstrumentation

SI Systemintegration

SI SystemeInternationaldesUnites

SI SystemeInternationale(Internationalsystemofunits)

SI(T) SpecialInstructions(Technical)

SIA SectorIntegrationAuthority

SIA SystemsIntegrationArchitecture

SIAM SubmarineInteractiveAttackModel

SIAP SingleIntegratedAirPicture

SIB SpecialInvestigationBranch

SIB SubmarineIndicator

Buoy

SIBCA SamplingandIdentificationofBiologicalandChemicalAgents

SIBCRA SamplingandIdentificationofBiological,ChemicalorRadiologicalAgents

SIBET SoftIssueBidEvaluationTool

SIC SectorIntegrationCoordinator

SIC StandardIndustrialClassification

SIC StatementofInternalControl

SIC SubjectIdentificationCode

SIC SubjectIndicatorCode

SICA SystemsInformationCo

‐ordinatingAgency

Acronym LongTitle

SICS ShipInstalledChemicalSystem(ChemicalDetectors)

SID Signifi cantInjuryorDamage

SID StoresInspectionDetachmentTSBSDSDA

SID SystemIntegrationDepartment

SID SystemInterfaceDiagram

SIDFAC ShoreIntegration&DemonstrationFACility

SIDS StationInfrastructureDataSystem

SIE StandardInterfaceEquipment

SIE SystemsInformationExploitation

SIF SelectiveIdentification

Feature

SIF ShoreIntegrationFacility

SIF StandardInterchangeFormat

SIFF SuccessorIdentificationFriendorFoe

SIFT Strategic/SourceIntelligenceFusionTestbed

sig Signal(ler)

Sig Signals

SIGACTS SignificantActivities

SIGINT SignalIntelligence

SIGINT SignalsIntelligence

SIJ StandInJammer

SIL SafetyIntegrityLevel

SIL SpeechInterferenceLevel

SIMNET SimulationNetwork

SIMNET Simulator

Networking

SIMOP SIMultaneousOperation

SIMP SectorIntegrationManagementPolicy

SIMS SLA&UINInterimManagementSystem

SIMS SourceInformationManagementSystem

SIMS StrategicInterfaceManagementStudy

SIMTEC SIMulationToolforElectronicCombat

SINC SiteofInterestforNatureConservation

SINCGARS SingleChannelGround&AirborneCommsSystem

SINCGARS SingleChannelGround

andAirRadioSystem

SINS ShipsInertialNavigationSystem

SIO SectorIntegr ationOffice

SIO SeniorInformationOfficer

SIO SeniorInstructionalOfficer

SIO SiteImplementationOfficer

SIO SoftwareIssuingOrganisation

SIO StaffInstructorOfficer

SIO StaffIntelligenceOfficer

SIP SeparateInitialProvisioning

SIP SoftwareIntensiveProject

SIP SoftwareIntensiveProjects

SIP

SoftwareIntensiveProjectsImprovementsProgramme

SIP SubmarineSecondaryplantImproveme ntProgramme

SIPS SmallIntegratedPropulsionSystem

SIPS SurveyInformationProcessingSystem

SIR ShipInstalled RadiacSystem

SIRL SystemIntegrationReadinessLevels

SIRO SeniorInformationRiskOwner

SIRR SystemIntegratorRiskReduction

SIRS ShipInstalledRADIACSystem(RadiationDetectors)

Acronym LongTitle

SIRSA SpecificationforanIRSeekerforanAutonomousguidedbomb

SIS SonarInstrumentSpace

SIS SupplierInformationSystem

SISP SystemInterconnectionSecurityPolicy

SIT scienceinnovationtechnology

sit Situation

SITREP SituationReport

SIU SensorInterfaceUnit

SIWG SimulationInteroperabilityWorkingGroup

SIWG StructuralIntegrityWorkingGroup

SIWS

 SeaIceWorkStation

SJC(UK) StandingJointCommander(UK)

SJP SafetyJustificationPlan

SK SoftKill

SKA AmphibioussupportSeaking

SKJ SeaKingHelicopterwithJezebelsystem

SKU StockKeepingUnit

SKW AirborneEarlyWarningSeaking

SL SeaLevel

SL ServiceLeaver(s)

SL ShoulderLaunched

SL SickLeave

SL Start

Line

SL‐1 ProprietaryGPTPABX

SLA SeaLandAir

SLA ServiceLevelAgreement

SLA SiteLicenceArrangement

SLA SupplyLoadingAirfield

SLAB SubmarineLocatorAcousticBeacon

SLAB SubsonicLow‐AltitudeBomber

SLAM SingleLivingAccommodat ionModer nisation

SLAM StandoffLandAttackMissile

SLAM SubmarineLaunchedAttackMissile

SLAM‐ER StandoffLand

Attack‐ExpandedResponse

SLANT SouthAtlantic

SLAP SabotedLightArmourPenetrator

SLAPI SoftwareLicensingApplicationProgrammingInterface

SLAR SidewaysLookingAirborneRadar

SLARR Sideways LookingAirborneReconnaissanceRadar

SLAT SupersonicLowAltitudeTarget

SLBM SeaLaunchedBallisticMissile

SLBM SubmarineLaunch edBallisticMissile

SLC SideLobeCanceller

SLC StandardLearningCredit

SLCM SeaLaunchedCruiseMissile

SLCM Sea/SubmarineLaunchedCruiseMissile

SLCSAT SubmarineLaserCommunicationSatellite

sldr Solider

SLED ShelfLifeExpiryDate

SLEP ServiceLifeExtensionProgramme

SLGM SubmarineLaunchedGuidedMissile

SLI SECRETLANInterconnectService

SLi SecretLANIn terconnect

Acronym LongTitle

SLIP SerialLineInternetProtocol

SLIP ServiceLeaversInformationPack

SLIR SidewaysLookingInfraRed

SLM SpatialLi ghtModulator

SLO ShipsLiaisonOfficer

SLOC SeaLines OfCommunication

SLOC SeaLines ofCommuni cations

SLP ShipLifePlan

SLPD SafeLandingPeriodDesignator

SLR SelfLoadingRifle

SLR Super

LowRecoil

SLT StoresLeadTime

SLt SubLieutena nt 

SLTE SpecialLaboratoryTestEquipment

SLU ShortestLifedUnit

SLUFAE SurfaceLaunchedUnit FAE

SLV SpecialistandLogisticVehiclesProjectTeam

SM SafetyMechanism

SM ScatterableMine(s)

SM ServiceManagement

SM StockManagement

SM Submarines

SM SupportManager

SM(QA) Support

Manager(QualityAssurance)

SM(LS) SiteManager(LicensedSite)

SM(Wpns)15 SupportManagement(W eapons)15

SM2 SecondSubmarineSquadron

SMA SafetyManagementArrangements

SMA SeizedMediaAnalysis

SMA SignalMessageAddress

SMA StealthyMissileAirframe

SMAC SceneMatchingbyAreaCorrelation

SMAC ShortMiscellaneousAirCourse

SMAG SpectrumManagementAdvisoryGroup

SMART SpecificMeasurableAgreed

RealisticTimely

SMART SymbolicMethodAidingRepresentationofTactics

SMARTI SimulationandModellingofARrayThermalImagers

SMARTIS StockManagementAndRepairTransactionInformationService

SMARTT StressManagementAndResilienceTrainingTeam

SMB SystemManagementBlock

SMBI SupplyManagementBranchIndicator

SMC SeaMountingCentre(Marchwood)

SMC StaffMessageControl

SMC StructuralMaterialsCentre

SMC StructuresandMaterialsCentre

SMC SubmachineCarbine

SMCDO StaffMineCountermeasures&ClearanceDivingOfficer

SMCLOS SemiManualCommandtoLOS

SMCO StandardManufacturingCompany

SMCS SubMarineCommandSystem

SMCS SubmarineC ommandSystemS

SMD ShipMaintenanceDataCentre

SMD StealthyMissileDemonstrator

Acronym LongTitle

SMD SupplyManagemen tData

SMDS SwitchedMulti‐megabitDataService

SME Small/Medium[sized]Enterprise

SME SmallorMedium‐sizedEnterprise

SME SonarMainta iner'sEquipment

SME SubjectMatterExpert

SME SubjectMatterExperts

SMEO SquadronMEO

SMEO StaffMEO

SMEO Staff/SquadronMarineEngineeringOfficer

SMET StockManagement

&EvaluationTeam

SMET StockManagementEnablingTeam

SMG SafetyManagementGroup

SMG Studymanagemen tGroup

SMG SubMachineGun

SMG Sub‐MachineGun

SMG SupportedmanagementGrouping

SMH Sonar ModellingHandbook

SMI SecureManagedInterface

SMIC ServiceManagementInformationCell

SMIS SupportManagementInformationSystem

SMIST Submarin eInspectionTeam

smk smoke

SML SurveyingMotorLaunch

SMMAS SubMarineMineAvoidanceSonar

SMN SafetyandMaintenanceNotes

SMO SeniorMedicalOfficer

SMO StaffMedical Officer

SmokeBE SmokeBaseEjection

Smoke‐WP SmokeWhitePhosphorus

SMO‐MSU(S) Salvage&MarineOrganisation‐MarineSalvageUnit(South)

SMOPS SchoolofMaritimeOperations

SMP

 SafetyManagementPlan

SMP SecondaryMedicalPositio n

SMP SelfMaintenancePeriod

SMP SpecialMaintenanceParty

SMPSS StrategicManpowerPlanningSupportSystem

SMPT SimpleMessageTransferProtocol

SMQA SectionManagerQualityAssurance

SMR SeniorMaintenanceRatingforHelicopter

SMR SitesandMonumentsRecords

SMR SourceMaintenance‐Recoverability

SMR StandardMileageRate

SMRA SubmarineMaintenance&RefitAuthority

SMRC SubmarineReactorControlOfficer

SMRE SecureManagementRadioEquipment

SMRI SystemMasterRecordIndex

SMS SafetyManagementSystem

SMS ShipsMissileSystems

SMS StoresManagementSystem

SMS StressManagementSystem

SMSIPT ShipMissile SystemIntegratedProjectTeam

SMSZ SystemMo dificationState Zero

Acronym LongTitle

SMT SmallModelTest

SMT StandardMaintenanceTasks

SMT SurfaceMountTechnology

SMT SystemManagementToolkit

SMTN SupplyManagementTerminalNetwork

SMTP SimpleMailTransferProtocol

SMTP SimpleMailTransportProtocol

SMUW StealthyMissileUnitaryWeapon

SMWSL SubmarineWeaponStowageandLaunch

SN SelfNoise

SN SerialNumber

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SNA SystemsNetworkArchitecture

SNAC SecureNetAlongsideCommunication

SNAC SecureNetworkAlongsideCommunications 

SNAM SeniorNuclearAssuranceManager

SNAP ShipsNaviga tionAnd ProcessingSyste m

SNAPS ShipNavigation&PlottingSystem‐AutomatedPlottingTable

SNARK Semi‐strapdowNAutonomousReliableKiller

SNAS SecureNetworkAccessService(CSV6)

SNBC SubNavyBoard

Committee

SNBCDO StaffNBCDOfficer

SNCO SeniorNon‐CommissionedOfficer

SNEO SeniorNuclearEngineeringOfficer

SNFL StandingNavalForceAtlantic

SNI ScotlandandNorthernIreland(NavalCommand)

SNIP SignalNetInformationandPositionReporting

SNISP StrategyforNavalInformationSystemsforPersonnel

SNISP StrategyforNavalInformationSystemsinPersonnel

SNITTs

 SpecialNoticesandInstructionsToTenderers

SNM SpecialNuclearMaterial

SNMP SimpleNetworkManagementProtocol

SNMTI StaffNavalMilitaryTrainin g Instructor

SNMTO StaffNavalMilitaryTrainingOfficer

SNO SeniorNavalOfficer

SNO SeniorNursingOfficer

SNO StaffNavigationOfficer

SNR SignaltoNoiseRatio

SNR(A) SeniorNationalRepresentatives(Army)

SNS

StandardNumberingSystem

SNVQ SeniorNationalVocationalQualification

SNY StaffNavigatorsYeoman

SO ScientificOfficer

SO SeniorOfficer

SO StaffOfficer

SO StandardisationObjective

SO StandardsOfficer

SO StandingObjective

SO StandingOrder

SO SupplyOfficer

SO(A) SupplyOfficer(Administrative)

SO(FS) SupplyOfficer(FleetSupport)

SO(N) StaffOfficer(Nuclear)

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SO(S) SupplyOfficer(Stores)

Acronym LongTitle

SO1 StaffOfficerLevel1Military(Cdrorequivalent)

SO1C StaffOfficerLevel1Civilian(BandC1orequivalent)

SO2 StaffOfficerLevel2Military(LtCdrorequivalent)

SO2C StaffOfficerLevel2Civilian(BandC2orequivalent)

SO3 StaffOfficerLevel3Military(Ltorequivalent)

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SO3C StaffOfficerLevel3Civilian(BandDorequivalent)

SOA Safety:OrganisationandArrangements

SOA SceneofAction

SOA ServiceOrientatedArchitecture

SOA StaffOfficerAdministration

SOAP SpectrometricOilAnalysisProgramme

SOAR Processmodelofhumancognition

SOB ServiceOperationsBranch

SOBS SeniorObserver(ofanAirSquadron)

SOBS

StandardOccasionsforBreakingRadioSilence

SOC SchemeofComplement

SOC SectorOperationsCentre

SOC ServiceOrderConfirmation

SOC StandardOccupationalClassification

SOCC SpanOfCommandandControl

SOCD SourceControlDrawings

SoCS SonarClassificationSystem

SOCS StandardisedOperatorChecks

SOE SafetyOpera ting Envelope

SOE85 ReserveForces(SafeguardofEmployment)

Act1985

SOF Safety‐of‐Flight

SOF SatelliteOperationFacility

SOF SpecialOperationsForces

SOF SquadronOperationsFacility

SOFA StatusofForcesAgreement

SOFAR SoundFixingAndRanging

SofS SecretaryofState

SofS SecretaryofStateforDefence

SoftFM SoftFacilitiesManagement(porterage,cleaningandsomecatering)

SOG Speed

OverGround

SOGE SustainableOperationsontheGovernmentEstate

SOHO SmallOffice,HomeOffice 

SOI SignalOperationInstructions

SOI SiliconOnInsulator

SOI StandardOperatingInstruction

SOinC(A) SignalOfficerinChief(Army)

SoIP SpendonInventoriesPurchase

SOIU StatementofOperatingIntentandUsage

SOJ StandOffJammed

SOLAS SafetyOf

LifeAtSea

SOM Stand‐OffMissile

SOM SupportOptionsMatrix

SOMA StationOperationalManagementAid

SON StatementofNeed

SONAR SOundNAvigationandRanging

SONET SynchronousOpticalNetwork

SOO SpecialOrderOnly

SOO StaffOperationsOfficer

Acronym LongTitle

SOOR StatementOfOperabilityRequirement

SOOTAX Helicopterforpersonnelmovements

SOP StandardofPreparation

SOP StandardOperatingProcedure

SOP SubmarineOperatingProgramme

SOPEPs ShipsOilPollutionEmergencyPlans

SOPs StandardOperatingProcedures

SOR ScheduleofRequirements

SOR ServiceOrderRequest

SOR Stand‐OffRadar

SOR StatementOfRequirement

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SOR Statement/ScheduleOfRequirement

SORE SynthesisofReverberationEnvironment

SORF ServiceOrderRequestForm

SOS SecureOpenSystemorSiliconOnSapphire

SOS StaffOfficerSeamanship

SOs StandingOrders

SoS SystemofSystems

SOSA SystemsofSystemsApproach

SOSF SeniorOfficerSearchForce

SOSG SigintOperationalSupportGroup

SOSP Spend

OnStockPurchase

SoSR StatementofSecurityRequirements

SOSS StrategicOceanSurveillanceSystem

SOSUS SoundSurveillanceSystem

SOTAS Stand‐OffTargetAcquisitionSystem

SOTEM SupplyOfficersTemporaryMemorandum

SOTR StatementOfTechnicalRequirement

SOUTHAXE ExerciseintheBayofBiscay

SOW StandOffWeapon

SOW StatementofWork

SOx SulphurOxides

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SP Self‐Propelled

SP ServiceProvider

SP SignalProcessing

SP Spain

SP SystemsProcessor

SPHVM SelfPropelledHighVelocityMissile

SPPol ServicePersonnelPolicy

SPA SafetyPolicyandAssurance

SPA ServiceProvisionAgreement

SPA ServiceProvisionAgreements

SPA SinglePointofAccountability

SPA SpecialProtectionArea

SPA Strategic

PsychologicalActivities

SPAAG Self‐PropelledAnti‐AircraftGun

SPAAM Self‐PropelledAnti‐AircraftMissile

SPACES SinglePersonsAccommodationCentrefortheExServices

SPAD ShearPinActuatedDecoupler

SPADDET SelfPropelledhighvelocityAirDefenceDetachmentEngagementTrainer

SPADE SearchwaterProcessorandDisplayEnhancer

SPADE Southampton (University)ProgramAnalysisDevelopmentEnvironment.

SeeSPARK

SPAG Self‐PropelledAssaultGun

Acronym LongTitle

SPALT SpecialProjectALTeration

SPAME SpecialistAeromedicalEquipment

SPARC ScalarProcessorArchitecture

SPARK SolidPropellantAdvancedRamjetKineticenergymissile

SPARK SPADEAdaReducedKernel

SPATG Self‐PropelledAnti‐TankGun

SPATS SpecialPurposeAutomaticTestSystems

SPAW Self‐PropelledArtilleryWeapon

SPAWAR SPAceWARfare

SPB ServicePersonnel

Board

SPC SemiPermanentCircuit

SPC SparesPriceChallenge

SPC StatisticalProcessControl

SPC StoredProgramControl

SPC SurfacePlotCompiler

SPCD SpecificationControlDrawings

SPD SecurityPolicyDocumentation

SPDC SparePartsDistributingCentre

SPDL StandardPageDescriptionLanguage

SPEC Specification 

SPEC StudentPerformanceEvaluationbyComputer

SPEC SystemsPerformance

EvaluationCooperative

SPEG ServicePersonnelExecutiveGroup

SPEWG SubmarinePlatformEquipmentWorkingGroup

SPF SpecialPurposeForce

SPF SuperPlasticFormed

SPF/DB SuperPlasticallyFormed/D iffusionBonded

SPFS StationPublicationsandFormsStore

SPGR SpecialistPersonalGpsReceiver

SPH Self ‐PropelledHowitzer

SPH SmoothParticleHydrocode

SPH SpecialHandling

SPHR StandardPredicted

HorizontalRange

SPI ServiceProviderInterface

SPI SmartProcurementInitiative

SPI StandardProcedureInstructions

SPI StillPhotographicImage

SPICE SimulationProgrammewithIntegratedCircuitEmphasis

SPICE SoftwareProcessImprovementandCapabilitydEtermination

SPINS SpecialInstructions

SPIRIT SPectralIRImaging sysTem

SPIRS SupplyProgressionInformationRetrievalSystem

SPIT SmartProcurementImplementation

Team

SPL Self‐PropelledLauncher

SPL SignaturePerformanceLevel

SPL SpecialPaidLeave

SPM ScanningProbeMicroscop y 

SPM SecondaryPropulsionMotor

SPM SelfProtectiveMeasures(againstmines)

SPM Self‐PropelledMortar

SPM SiteProjectManager

SPO SeniorPoliceOfficer

SPO ShipProtectionOrganisation(anti‐terrorist)

Acronym LongTitle

SPOC SinglePointofContact

SPOCC SpaceOperations Co‐OrdinationCentre

SPOD SeaPortofDisembarkation

SPOE SeaPortsofEmbarkation

SPOT SatellitePourL'ObservationdelaTerre

SPP ServicePersonnelPlan

Spr Sapper

SpR SpecialistRegistrar

SPR SurfacePlotReporter

SPR SystemPlatformReview

SPRN SpecialProjects

RoyalNavy(WashingtonUSA)

SPRO StaffPublicRelationsOfficer

SPROGO StaffProgrammingOfficer

SPS SharepointTeamServer(Microsoftproduct)

SPS SiemensPlesseySystems

SPS SpecialistProcurementServices

SPS StaffandPersonnelSupport

SPS StandardPositioningService

SPS SupportPolicyStatement

SPS SurfacePlotSupervisor

SPS/CF SpecialistProcurementServices/CostForecasting

SPSC

SafetyPrinciples&SafetyCriteria

SPSD SecondaryPowerSystemsDisplay

SPSO SeniorPersonnelStaffOfficer

SPSO SeniorPrincipalScientificOfficer

SPTD SupplementaryProvisioningTechnicalDocumentation

SPTME SpecialPurposeTest&MeasurementEquipment 

SPUR SyntheticPulseReception

SPV SpecialPurposeVehicle(PFICommercialConsortium) 

SPVA ServicePersonnelandVeteransAgency

SQ Sea

Question

SQA ScottishQualificationsAuthority

SQA SoftwareQualityAssurance

SQAP SoftwareQualityAssurancePlan

SQAPP SoftwareQualityAssuranceProgrammePlan

SQE SeniorQualityEngineer

SQEP SuitablyQualified&ExperiencedPersons

SQL StandardQueryLanguage

SQL StructuredQueryLanguage

SQL StructuredQueryLanguageDatabase

SQM Safety&QualityManager(DM)

Sqn

Squadron

SqnLdr SquadronLeader

SQP SupplierQualityPlan

SQTU SmallQuantityTopUp

SQUID Super conductingQUantumInterferenceDevice

SR SeniorRate

SR ShortRange

SR SpecificRange

SR SponsoredReserves/Reservists

SR StaffRequirement

SR StationRadio

SR SurveillanceRadar

Acronym LongTitle

SR SystemRequirement

SR(A) StaffRequirement(Air)

SR(D) StaffRequirement(Defence)

SR(L) StaffRequirement(Land)

SR(S) StaffRequirement(Sea)

SR(SLA) StaffRequirement(Sea/Land/Air)

SRA ScheduleRiskAnalysis

SRA ServiceResettlementAdviser

SRA SpecialRepairActivi ty

SRA SubResponsibilityArea

SRA Surveillance RadarApproach

SRAAM ShortRangeAir‐Air

Missile

SRAAM ShortRangeAir‐to‐Airmissile

SRAC StrategicResourcesAllocationCommittee

SRAD SusceptibilityRADHAZDesignator 

SRAHW ShortRangeAnti‐HelicopterWeapon

SRAM ShortRangeAttackMissile

SRAM StaticRandomAccessMemory

SRAM StructuralRadarAbsorbentMaterial

SRAP SurfaceandRecognisedAirPicture

SRB SolidRocketBooster

SRBOC Super

RapidBloomingOffboardChaff

SRC SpaceResearchCooperation

SRC SubmarineRefitComplex(Devonport)

SRCO SeniorRangeConductingOfficer

SRD Safety&ReliabilityDirectorate

SRD SystemRequirementsDocument

SRD SystemsRequirementsDocumentforDII

SRD/URD ServiceRequirementsDocument/UserRequirementDocument

SRDH SeniorRating'sDiningHall

SRE SafetyRelatedEquipment

SRF Challenger2

SightRepairFacility

SRFAO StaffRFAOfficer

SRFAO(C) StaffRFAOfficer(Communications)

SRFAO(N) StaffRFAOfficer(Navigation)

SRFAO(S) StaffRFAOfficer(Supply)

SRG ShellReplacementGear

srg SoundRanging

SRHA SoftwareRequirementsHazardAnalysis

SRI SoundReductionIndex

SRIM ServiceRadioInstallationModification

SRINF ShorterRangeIntermediateNuclearForce

SRIs

ShopReplaceableItems

SRLE StingRayLifeExtension

SRLT Stores RepairLeadTime

SRM ScanRateModulation

SRM ShopReplacea bleModule

SRMH SingleRoleMineHunter

SRN StoreReferenceNumber

SRO SeaRidingOfficer

SRO SeniorResponsibleOfficer

SRO SeniorResponsibleOwner

SRO Sport&RecreationOfficer

Acronym LongTitle

SRO StationRoutineOrder

SRP StrategicResearchProgramme(nowCRP)

SRP Survey&RepairPeriod

SRPH SonarRangePredictionHandbook

SRR SearchandRescueRegion

SRR StandardReadinessRequirement

SRR StrategicResourceRebalancing

SRR SystemRe quirementsReview

SRs SeniorRatings(PettyOfficers&above)

SRS SubmarineRescueSystem



SRS SurplusReviewStatement

SRSOM ShortRangeStandOffMissile

SRT SlowRunThrough

SRU ShopReplaceableUnit

SRU SlipRingUnit

SRU SpecialistRepairUnit

SRV SourceofRelativeVelocity

SRV SubmersibleRescueVehicle

SRV SurrogateResearchVehicle

Srvl Survival

SS DieselPoweredSubmarine

SS SafetyStock

SS Sea

Scouts

SS SeaSystemssector

SS ShipsStaff

SS Ship'sStaff

sS singleService

SS SquadronSwitch

SS StrategicSystems

SS Submarine(s)

SS SubsidiarySwitch

SS(A) SACEUR'sStrategicReserve(Air)

SS(D) SuperintendentShips(Devonport)

SS3 StoresSystem3‐RLC supply managementsystem

SSA SeniorSafetyAdvisor

SSA ShipSupportAgency

SSA

 SoftwareSupportAnalysis

SSADM StructuredSystemAnalysisandDesignMethodology

SSADM StructuredSystemsAnalysisandDesignMethodology

SSAFA Soldiers,SailorsandAirmenFamiliesAssociation

SSAFA(FH) Soldiers',Sailors'andAirmen'sFamiliesAssociation(ForcesHelp)

SSB ShipSafetyBoard

SSB SingleSideBand

SSB SingleSideBand(radio)

SSB SingleSideband

(radio)

SSBM ShipSubmarineBallisticMissile

SSBN BallisticMissileCarryingNuclearPoweredSubmarine

SSBN BallisticMissileSubmarine‐Nuclear

SSBN ShipSubmarineBallisticNuclear

SSBN ShipSubmersibleBallistic Nuclear(TRIDENT)

SSBN Submarine(ballistic,nuclear)

SSBR SecurityServiceBusinessResilience

SSC SeaSystemsControllerate

Acronym LongTitle

SSC SharedServiceCentre

SSC SingleShapedCharge

SSC SiteSafetyCommittee

SSC StaffSeaCheck

SSCA SystemSpecificCommunicationsArchitectur e

SSCP SeaSystemsControllerate Publications

SSCS SurfaceShipCommandSystem

SSD SpecialSafetyDistance

SSD SpecialSeaDutymen

SSD StaticSensitiveDevice

SSD StoresSub‐Depot

SSD

 StructuralSignalDevice

SSDE SurfaceSuppliedDivingEquipment

SSDS ShipSelfDefenceSystem

SSE SpringSupplementaryEstimate

SSE SubmergedSignalEjector

SSE SurfaceSupportEquipment

SSEI SoftwareSystemsEngineeringInitiative

SSEP StandingSeaEmergencyParty

SSEPO SeniorSafety&Environme ntalProtectionOfficer

SSES SurfaceShip EngineeringStandards

SSF ShoreSupport

Facility

SSFAP StandingSeaFirstAidParty

SSG SeaSystemsGroup

SSG SecurityServicesGroup

SSG StrategySteeringGroup

SSG(ASI) SpecialistSupportGroup(AircraftStructuralIntegrity)

SSGN NuclearPoweredSubmarinecarryingCruiseMissiles

SSGW SurfacetoSurfaceGuidedWeapon

SSGW Surface‐to‐SurfaceGuidedWeapon

SSI ShipStandardIncrement

SSI Special

SignalsIntercept

SSI StandingSignalInstruction

SSID SonarSystemIntegratedDemonstrator

SSIEMT Ship/ShoreInterfaceEnvironmentalManagementTeam

SSIFC StatementontheSystemofInternalFinancialControl

SSIN SecureSurvivableIntegratedNetwork

SSIP Sonar&SignatureImprovementProgramme

SSIT SupportSolutionsImprovementTeam

SSIXS Submarine/SatelliteInformationExchangeSystem

SSJ SiteSafety

Justification

SSJ SlowStretchingJet

SSJO SeniorSiteJustificationOfficer

SSK ConventionalDieselPoweredSubmarine

SSK ConventionalSubmarine

SSK Diesel‐poweredAttackSubmarine

SSK SingleShotToKill

SSKP SingleShotKillProbability

SSL SecureSocketLayer

SSLC StrategicSystemsLogisticCo‐ordinator

SSLP ShipStaffLifePlan

SSM SingleSource

Maintenance

SSM StandardStoresMemorandum

Acronym LongTitle

SSM SubmarineStoresManager.

SSM Sub‐Systemmanager(BCMS)

SSM Surface‐to‐SurfaceMissile

SSMO ShipSafetyManagementOffice

SSMOB ShipsStaffMoveOn‐Board

SSMP SpecialisedSignalMessage Preparation

SSMS ShipSafetyManagementSystem

SSN AttackSubmarine‐Nuclear

SSN NuclearPoweredHinterKillerSubmarine

SSN NuclearPropelled

AttackS ubmarine 

SSN Nuclear‐poweredAttackSubmarine

SSN ShipSubmarineNuclear

SSN ShipSubmersibleNuclear

SSN Submarine(attack,nuclear)

SSNS NatDesignatorforNuclearPoweredAttackSubmarines

SSO SeniorScienti ficOfficer

SSO SeniorSupplyOfficer(Navy)

SSO ShipStandardOutfit

SSO StationStaffOfficer

SSO SupportSolutionsOfficer

SSO System

SecurityOfficer

SSOs Ship'sStandingOrders

SSP SeaSystemsPublication/Programme

SSP SecondarySteeringPositio n

SSP Single Shot Probability

SSP SoundSpeedProfile

SSP StrategicSystemsProgramme

SSP SupplySupportPlan

SSP SupplySupportProcedures

SSP SystemSecurityPolicy

SSPA SolidStatePowerAmplifier

SSPAR SolidStatePhasedArrayRadar

SSPP System

SafetyProgramPlan

SSPS StateSecondPensionScheme

SSQ SafetyandSupportQuestionnaire

SSR SecondarySurveillanceRadar(i.e.IFFetc)

SSR SoftwareSpecificationReview

SSR SupplySeniorRate.

SSR SurfaceSurveillanceRadar

SSRA SystemSafetyRiskAssessment

SSRF SafetyStockRestrictionFactor

SSRM SweptScanRateModulation 

SSS Safetyand

SuitabilityforService

SSS SecureSpeechService

SSS SelectedShipsSystems

SSS SolidSupportShip

SSS StrategicSourceSimulator

SSS System/SegmentSpe cification

SSSA SubstituteSingleServiceAccommodation

SSSA SurfaceShipSupportAlliance

SSSB ShipShoreShipBuffer

SSSB Ship‐Shore‐ShipBuffer(fordatalink)

SSSC SystemsandSoftwareSupportCell



Acronym LongTitle

SSSI SiteofSpecialScientificInterest

SSSI SoftwareSupportSignificantItem

SSST ServiceSoftwa reSupportTeam

SST SeaSurfaceTemperature

SST StandardServiceabilityTest

SSTD SurfaceShipTorpedoDefence

SSTLO StaffSyllabusTrainingLiaiso nOfficer

SSTR SafetyStockTruncation

SSU SightSurveyUnit

SSU SubmarineSupportUnit

SSVC

 ServicesSound&VisionCorporation

SSVS ServicesSoundandVisionCorporation

SSyO StaffSecurityOfficer

ST SelfTest

ST SingleTransaction

ST StaffTarget

ST StandbyTime

st StaticThrust

ST StrategicTransport

ST(SLA) StaffTarget(Sea/Land/Air)

STA ShellTransferArm

STA SupersonicTunnelAssociation

STA SurveillanceandTargetAcquisition

STA&SPSS Surveillance,TargetAcquisitionandSpe cialProjectsSystemSupport

STA&SPSS Surveillance,TargetAcquisitionandSpecialProjectSupportSystems

STACCS StandardTheatreArmyCommandandControlSystem

STAF System/SeaTrialAnalysisFacility

STAFF SmartTargetActivatedFireandForget

STAG SiteTestAuthorisationGroup

STAGE SpecialtoTypeAGE

STAGE Special

toTypeAircraftGroundEquipment

Stage1/2/3 StageofNBCDTraining

STAIR Simulation,TrainingandArtificialIntelligenceResearch(Group)

STAIRS SensorTechnologyforAffordableInfraRedSystems

STAMA StationTransportManagementAid

STANAG NATOSTANdardisationAgreement

STANOC Surveillance, TargetAcquisition,NightObservationandCounterMeasures

STAP SpaceTimeAdaptiveProcessing

STAP

SurveillanceandtargetAcquisitionPlan

STAR StoresEnquiry,ArchivingandRetrieval

STAR SurveillanceandTargetingorSyntheticTarget

STAR Surveillance,TargetAcquisitionandReconnaissance

STAR SystemThreatAssessmentReport

START StrategicArmsReductionTalks/Treaty

START StrategicArmsReductionTreaty

STARTLE SurveillanceandTargetAcquisitionRadarforTankLocationandEngagement

STARTS

 SoftwareToolsforApplicationto(large)Real‐TimeSystems

STASS ShortTermAirSupply

STASS ShortTermAirSupplySystem

STAWA Surveillance,TargetAcquisitionandWeaponAiming

STAWS SubmarineTacticalAnti‐ShipWeaponSystem

STC CDSHAPETechnicalCentreCAOCDemonstrator

STC SHAPETechnicalCentreorRAFStrikeCommand

Acronym LongTitle

STC SpecialtoCo ntents

STC StrikeCommand

STCICS StrikeCommandCommunications&InformationControlSystem

STCICS StrikeCommandIntegratedCommsSystem

STD SignalTestDefinition

STD SoftwareTestDescription

STD SubscriberTrunkDialling(telephonesystem)

STDR SystemTrialDataRecorder

STE SoftwareTes tEnvironment

STE StaffTechnicalEquipment

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STE SyntheticTrainingEquipment

STE SystemTestEquipment

STE/IC SimplifiedTestEquipment/InternalCombustionEngine

STEL ShortTermExposureLimit

STEP STandardfortheExchangeofProduct

STEP STandardfortheExchangeofProductdata(ISO10303)

STEP STandardfortheExchangeofProductModelData

STEP SubmarineTraining&Education

Programme

STF ShoreTestFacility

STF SpecialTrialsFit

STF SystemTrialFacility

STI ServiceTechnicalInstruction

STI ServicingTechnicalInstruction

STI SpecialTechnicalInstruction

STL SignatureTargetLevel

STM SeaDartTestMissile

stn Station

STO SurvivaltoOperate

STO SurvivetoOperate

STO(N) Stores&TransportOfficer(Naval)‐civilian

storessupport

STOBAR ShortTakeOffButArrestedRecovery

STOIC SurvivetoOperateInformationControl

STOL ShortTakeOff&Landing

STOL ShortTake‐OffAndLanding

STOMIS Supply&TransportOfficerManagementInformation System

STOREDEM MessageDemandingStores

STORM STationOperationalResourceManagement

STOROB STOresROBbery

STOVL ShortTake

OffVerticalLanding

STOVL ShortTake‐OffAndVerticalLanding

STOVL ShortTake‐OffVerticalLanding

STOW SyntheticTheatreOfWar

STP SeaTrialsPeriod

STP SewageTreatmentPlant

STP ShortTermPlan

STP SoftwareTestPlan

STP SpaceTestProgramme

STPS StaticTargetProjectionSystem

STR SoftwareTestReport

STR

 StatementofTechnicalRequirements

str Strength

STRADIS STRucturedAnalysisDesignandImplementationofSoftware‐basedsystems

STRAPSO StrapSecurityOfficer

Acronym LongTitle

strat Strategic

STRE SpecialistTeamRoyalEngineers

STRGL StatementofRecognisedGainsandLosses

STRICOM USArmySimulation,Training,andInstrumentationCommand

STRIFAX STRIkecommand FAXnetwork

STRIKE RAFFrontLineCommand(nowAIR)

STRS StrategicTerrestrialRadioSystem

STRSIPT StrategicandTacticalRadioSystemsIPT

STRV

 SpaceTechnologyResearchVehicle

STS SharepointTeamServices

STS SpaceTransportationSystem(USShuttle)

STS SpecialistTechnicalSupport

STS SyntheticTrainingService

STS/SPS SharepointTeamServices/SharepointPortalServer

STSA ShortTermStrategicAirlift

STT Standard TacticalTrial

STTE SpecialtoTypeTestEquipment

STTMPS SpecialtoTypeMultiPlatformSystem

STTT SpecialtoTypeTools

STU StabilisedTurningUnit

STUFT ShipTakenUpFromTrade

STUFT ShipsTakenUpFromTra de

STUP SpinningTubularProjectile

STV SpecialtoTypeVehicle

StV StrategicView(s)

STW SettingtoWork

STWG SubmarineTactics&Wea ponsGroup

STWS ShipTorpedoLaunchingWeaponSystem

STWS Shipborne

TorpedoWeaponSystem

STWS Ships’TorpedoWeaponSystem

SU SignalsUnit

SU SignalsUnit(RAF)

SU Step‐Up

SU SubmersibleUnit

SU SupportUnit

SU(P) Inertshellsforsurfacegunnerypractices

Sub SubmarineSupport

SUBVUL SubmarineVulnerabilityassessmentcode

SUDS SubmarineUpkeepDataSystem

SUDT StaffUserDataTerminal

SUME

SingleUseMilitaryEquipm ent

SUN StatementofUserNeed

SUN StatementofUserNeeds

SUO SpecialistUserOfficer(ofexplosives)

SupFAC SupervisorForwardAirControl

SUPINTREP SupplementaryIntelligenceReport

Supt(AS) Superinten dent(ArmamentSpecialization) 

Supt(NS) Superintendent(NavalStores)

SuptWks SuperintendentofWorks

SupvrIS SupervisorInformationSystems

SUR Statement

ofUserRequirements

SURFEX SurfaceWarfareExercise

SURTASS SurfaceShipTowedAwaySurveillanceSystem

Acronym LongTitle

SUS SignalUnderwaterSoun d

SUS Signal,underwaterSound,Mk84Mod1

SUSTAT SustainabilityStatement

SUWG System/SupportUpkeepWorkingGroup

SUY SeniorUpperYardman

SV SupportVehicles

SV SystemView(s)

SV(H) SurveyVessel(Hydrographic)

SV(O) SurveyVessel(Oceanographic)

SVC SwitchedVirtualCircuit

SVEC ScottishVocationalEducationCouncil

SVGA

 SuperVideoGraphicArray

SVID SystemVInterfaceDefinition

SVO SmallValueOrder

SVOC SmallValueOrderCell

SVP SoundVelocityProfile

SVQ ScottishVocationalQualification

SVS SyntheticVisionSystem

SW SouthWest

SW Special Weapons

SWAARM SmartWeaponAnti‐ARmourMissile

SWAG SecondaryWeldAcceptanceGroup

SWAP SquadronWeapon

AnalysisProgramme

SWAPPS SouthWestApproachestotheUK

SWARF SoftWareAndReliabilityFocus

SWARM WakeModel

SWAT SplitWindowadaptiveThreshold

SWATH Small‐Waterplane‐AreaTwinHull

SWDP SectorWorkforceDevelopmentPlan

SWEO SquadronWeaponsEngineeringOfficer

SWEO SquadronWEO

SWEO StaffWeaponsEngineerOfficer

SWEO StaffWEO

SWFLANT Strategic

WeaponFacility,Atlantic

SWG SmokingWorkingGroup

SWG SubmarineWeaponsGroup

SWHQ StaticWarHeadquarters

SWIFT StaticWorks hopInformationFastTrack.WastohavereplacedARROW

SWIR ShortWaveInfraRed

SWISS SeawolfInServiceSupport

SWISS SubmarineWeaponsInterconnectorSubSystem

SWL SafeWorkingLoad

SWMLU SeaWolfMidLife

Upgrade

SWMLU SeaWolfMid‐LifeUpdate

SWO SeniorWelfareOfficer

SWO StaffWarfareOfficer

SWO StationWarrantOfficer

SWO(AIO) StaffWarfareOfficer(AboveInformationOrganisation)

SWO(AV) StaffWarfareOfficer(Aviation)

SWO(AWW) StaffWarfareOfficer(AboveWaterWarfare)

SWO(C) StaffWarfareOfficer(Communications)

SWO(EW) StaffWarfareOfficer(ElectronicWarfare)

SWO(FC) Staff

WarfareOfficer(FighterControl)

Acronym LongTitle

SWO(HM) Staff MeteorologicalandOceanographicOfficer

SWO(N) StaffWarfareOfficer(Navigation)

SWO(RFA) StaffWarfareOfficer(RFA)

SWO(UW) StaffWarfareOfficer(UnderwaterWarfare)

SWORDSMAN StaticWorkshopOrganisationRepairDataSystemMANagement

SWOT Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunities,Threats

SWP(CEW) StaffWarfareOfficer(Communications&ElectronicWarfare)

SWQO StatutoryWaterQualityObjective

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SWRDA SouthWestRegionalDevelopmentAgency

SWS SatelliteWarningSystem

SWS ShipWrightStore

SWS SignalsWorksServices

SWS StrategicWeaponSystem

SWSA ShipWeaponSystemAuthority

SWUPI ShipWeaponUpkeepPlanningInformation

SX MitelrangeofPBX’s

SX2000 MitelPABX

SXO StaffExecutiveOfficer

Sy Security

SYNADEX SyntheticAirDefence

Exercise

SyOP SecurityOperatingProcedure

SyOPs SecurityOperatingProcedures

SysML SystemsEngineeringModellingLanguage

SZ SurfZone

T&D TrainingandDevelopment

T&E TrainingandEvaluation

T&E Trials&EvaluationSection

T&G TemporaryandGeographical

T&P Temporary&Permanent(chartcorrections)

T&RF Test&ReferenceFacilities

T&S Travel&Subsistence

T.S.S.S Top

SecretSStudy

T/B TestBed(Radar)

T/C Thermocou ple

T/R TransmitReceiveSwitch

T/R Transmit/Receive

T/W Thrust‐to‐We ightratio

T22 Type22Frigate

T23 Type23Frigate

T23(U) Type23Upgrade

T3 CustomerBaseWorkRequisitionForm

T42 Type42Destroyer

T4MS TornadoGR4MissionSimulator

TA TechnicalArea

TA TerritorialArmy

TA TowedArray

TA TowedArraysonar

TA TrainingArea

TAA TypeAirworthinessAuthority

TAAM TemperatureAirfieldAttackMunition

TAAS TacticalAirfieldAttackMunition

TAAS TrafficAccidentAnalysisSystem

TAAU TowedArrayAnalysisUnit

Acronym LongTitle

TABIDU TowedArrayBroadBandInterimDisplay

TABOO Friendlyfrequenciesthatmustneverbejammedorinterferedbyfriendlyforces

tac Tactical

TAC TacticalAirCommand(USAirForce)

TAC TechnicalAssuranceCoordinator

TAC TotalAcquisitionCost

tac/log Tactical‐Logistic

TACAN TacticalAirNavigation

TACC TacticalAirControlCell



TACC TacticalAirControlCentre

TACDEM TACticalDEMonstrator

TACDI TacticalDirection

TACDS ThreatAdaptiveCountermeasuresDispensingSystem

TACEVAL TacticalEvaluation

TACFIRE TacticalFireDirectionSystem

TACFIRE TacticalFireNetwork

TACOM TacticalCommand

TACOM TankAutomotiveCommand

TACOMMS TActicalCOMMunicationS

TACON TActicalCONtrol

TACOS TermsandConditionsofService

TACS Tactical

AirControlSystem

TACSY TaskingAndControlSYstem(SEDistrictTransportandMovement)

TACWAN TACticalWAN

TAD TacticalAirDirection

TAD TargetAudienceDescription

TAD TargetAudienceDescriptions

TAD TowedAcousticDecoy

TAD TowedActiveDecoy

TAD TrailingAr mDevice

TAD/PNVS TargetAcquisitionandDesignationSight/PilotsNightVisionSensor

TADC Tactical

AirDirectionCommon

TADDS TargetAlertDisplayDataSet

TADMICM TowedAcousticDecoy&MagneticInfluencemineCounter‐Measure

TADMICM TowedAcousticDecoyMineInfluenceCounter‐Measure

TADS TacticalLaserandDesignationSystem

TADS TargetAcquisitionDesignationSight

TAF TaskAuthorisationForm

TAFADS TacticalAidforActiveDippingSonar

TAFFS

TowedArrayFreeFloodSpace

TAFIM TechnicalArchitectureFrameworkforInformationManagemen t

TAFMIS TrainingAdministrationandFinancialManagementInformationSystem

TAG TAGSmallArmSchoolCorps

TAG TaskAcceptanceGroup

TAG TechnicalAdvisoryGroup

TAG TowedAcousticGenerator

TAGs TechnologyAdvisoryGroups

TAHS TowedArrayHandlingSystem/Space

TAI TridentApplicableIndicator

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TALM TomahawkandLandAttackMissile

TALO TacticalAirLandingOperations

TAM TacticalAirManagement

TAM TowedAcousticMonitor

Acronym LongTitle

TAM TypeAirworthinessMeeting

TAMPA TornadoAdvancedMissionPlanningAid

TAMS Test&MonitoringSystem

tan tangent(trigonometric)

TANDEM TacticalATMNetworkDEMonstrator

TANS TacticalAirNavigationSystem

TANS TacticalAirNavigationSystemInhelicopter

TAOBT TowedArrayOnBoardTrainer

TAOBT TowedArrayOn‐BoardTrainer

TAOR

 TacticalAreaofOperationalResponsibility

TAP TechnicalActivitiesPlan

TAP TechnicalAssistanceProcess

TAP Telephone AccessPoint(UNITER)

TAP TenderAssessmentPanel

TAP TerminalAccessPoint

TAP TerminalApproachProcedure

TAP TowedArrayPlotter

TAR TacticalAirReconnaissance

TARE TelegraphAutomaticRoutingEquipment

TAREQ TowedArrayREQuirement

TARIF TelegraphAutomatic

RoutingintheField

TAS TechnologyAssessmentStage

TAS TowedArrayStreamingAuthority

TAS TrackingAdjunctSystem

TAS TrueAirSpeed

TAS TypedAirStation

TAS(RE) TechnicalAdvisorySection(RoyalEngineers)

TASG TechnicalAdvice&SupportGroup

TASM TacticalAirtoSurfaceMissile

TASM TacticalAnti‐ShipMissile

TASMO TacticalAir

SupportofMaritimeOperations

TASMOD TypedAirStationModification

TAST TornadoAvionicsSystemTrainer

TAT TurnaroundTime

TATC TacticalAirTrafficControl

TATU TowedArrayTerminalUnit

TAVx BICESTargetArchitectureVersionx

TAVR TerritorialArmyVolunteerReserve

TAVRA TerritorialAuxiliaryandVolunteerReserveAssociation

TAWP TowedArrayWorking

Party

TB TechnicalBulletin

TB TowedBody

TBA TobeAdvised

TBC Tobeconfirmed

TBD Tobedecided

TBD TobeDetailed

TBD ToBeDetermined

TBJ TargetBorneJammer

TBLS TowedBodyLocatingSystem

TBMCS TheatreBattlefieldManagementCommandSystem

TBMD TacticalBallisticMissileDefence

TBMD TheatreBallisticMissile

Defence

TBN ToBeNotified

Acronym LongTitle

TBO TimeBetweenOverhauls

Tbrb ToBeReplacedBy

TBS TobeSpecified

TBSR TeamBattleShootingRan ge

TBT TankBridgeTransporter

TBT TriButylTin

TC RadarTacticalControlRadar

TC TeleCommand

TC TerminationCertificate

TC TypeCommander

TC(R) TRAFALGARClassreplacement

TCA TrackCrossingAngle

TCAS TrafficCollision

AvoidanceSystem

TCAS TrainingCourseAdminSystem

TCB TelephoneConnectionBox

TCC TacticsControlCentre

TCC TechnicalControlCentre

TCC TurretControlComputer

TCCC Two‐CompartmentCompressionChamber

TCG TurkishShip

TCM TechnicalCoordinationMeeting

TCM TorpedoCounterMeasures

TCMA TimeCritical MulticastArchitecture

TCMD TransportControlandMovementDocument

TCN TransportControlNumber

TCN Troop‐ContributingNation

TCO TempestControlOfficer

TCO TrialConductingOfficer

TCOS TermsandCondidionsofService

TCP TrafficControlPost

TCP TransmissionControlProtocol

TCP TransportCommunication Protocol

TCP/IP TransmissionControlProtocol/InternetProtocol

TCP/IP TransportCommunicationProtocol/InternetProtocol

TCQ Time,CostandQuality

TCR Test

ClarificationReport

TCR TowableCableReeler

TCR TubeClearanceRound

TCS TacticalCommandSystem

TCSC Treasury&CivilServiceCommittee

TCU TacticalControlUnit

TCU ToiletCombinationUnit

TCV TroopCarryingVehicle

TCW TacticalCommsWing

TCW ThermalCam o uflage Woodland

TD TacticalDoctrine/Display

TD TankDestroyer

TD TechnicalDocumentation

TD

TechnologyDemonstrator

TD TransmitData

TD/RR TechnicalDefinition/RiskReduction

TDA TrainingDevelopmentAdvisor

T‐DAB TerrestrialDigitalAudioBroadcast

Acronym LongTitle

TDCL TorpedoDetectionClassificationandLocalisation

TDCS TankDriverCommandSystem

TDES TacticalDataEncryptionSystem

TDFM TrainingDeviceFidelityMatrix

TDHS TacticalDataHandlingSystem

TDI TimeDelayandIntegrate

TDL TacticalDataLink

TDLB TrainingandDevelopmentLeadBody

TDM TimeDivisionMultiplexing

TDM TransportableData

Module

TDO TrainingDevelopmentOfficer

TDO TypeDesignOrganisation

TDP TechnicalDataPackage

TDP TechnicalDemonstrationProgramme

TDP TechnicalDemonstratorProgramme

TDP TechnologyDemonstrationProgramme

TDP TechnologyDemonstratorProgramme

TDR TechnicalDesignReview

TDR TestDiscountRate

TDR TimeDomainReflectometer

TDR TreasuryDiscountRate

TDRC TheatreReceptionandDeparture

Centre

TDRS TrackingandDataRelayState

TDS TacticalDataSystems

TDS TacticalDisplaySystem

TDS ThermalDaySight

TDS TrainingDeviceSuite

TDSU TrainingDevelopmentandSupportUnit

TDT TrainingDevelopmentTeam

TDU TheatreDrawdownUnit

TDU TrustedDiskUnit

TE TangentElevation

TE TaskElement

TE TestEquipment

 TrainingEquipment

TE&A Trials, Evaluation&Acceptance

TEA TowedEnhancedArray

TEA TrainingandEmploymentAgency,NorthernIreland

TEACASE Thermal Effects onAirborneConventionalArmamentStoresandEquipmentcommittee

TEAL Tactics,EquipmentAndLogistic

TEBU TrainingEstatesBusinessUnit

TEC TestEquipmentCalibration 

TEC TrainingandEnterpriseCouncil

TECNC

TECNationalCouncil

TECA TADSElectronicControlAmplifier

TECHINT TechnicalIntelligence

TECO TestEquipmentCalibrationOrganisation

TECO(NS) TestEquipmentCalibrationOrganisation(NonStrategi c)

TEE TaskEssentialEquipment

TEE TaskEssentialEquipments

TEE TheatreEssentialEquipment

TEE TrainingEffectivenessEvaluation

TEEP TrainingandEducationEnhancementProgramme

Acronym LongTitle

TEF Test&EvaluationFacilities

TEI TelecommunicationsEquipmentInventory

TEI TextElementIdentifier

TEJ TemporaryEnclosureJacket

TEK TrafficEncryptionKey

TEL Transporter‐Erector,LaunchedandRadar

TEM TargetedEmploymentModule 

TEM ThreatEvaluationModel

TEMPEST RadiationSecurity 

TEMPEST Systemformonitoringtransmissionsecurity

TenDRA Trademarkforthe

developmentofaportabilitytechnology

TEP TrainingEquipmentProposal

TEPO TestEquipmentProcurementOrganisation

TER TemporaryExerciseRange

TER Test&EvaluationRanges

TERCOM TerrainContourMatching

TERPROM TERrainPROfileMatching

TERPROM TerrainProfile‐Matching

TES TacticalEngagementSimulation

TES TargetEchoStrength

TES TargetEngagementSystem

TES TechnicalEnabling

Services

TESR Training,Education,SkillsandResettlementDivisionofDCDS(Pers)

TESTAT TacticalEngagementSimulationTrainingAdvisoryTeam

TET TenderEvaluationTeam(CFQ)

TET TheatreEstablishmentTable

TET TurbineEntryTemperature

TETA ThreatEvaluation&TacticalAdvice

TETRA TerrestrialEnhancedTrunkedRadioSystem

TEU TADSElectronicUnit

TEV Test,Evaluationand

Verification

TEWA ThreatEvaluationandWeaponAllocation

TEWA ThreatEvaluationWeaponAssignment

TEWMIS TestEquipmentWingManagementInformationSystem

TEWT TacticalExerciseWithoutTroops

TEZ TotalEnergyZone

TF TaskForce

TF TechnicalFactors

TF/TG TaskForce/TaskGroup

TFEC TechnicalFrameworkfoeElectronicCommerce

TFL TubeFixedLauncher

TFR Terrain

FollowingRadar

TFR Terrain‐FollowingRadar

TFS TechnicalFlightServicing

TFS TornadoFlightSimulator

TfT TechnologiesforTraining

TFTA TerrainFollowingTerrainAvoidance

Tg GPSSatelliteTime

TG TaskGroup

TG TechnologyGroup(oftheCorporateResearchProgramme )

TG TurboGenerator

TGC TaskGroupCommander

TGD ThickenedSoman

Acronym LongTitle

TGDA RAFTrainingGroupDefenceAgency

TGDA TrainingGroupDefenceAgency

TGM TechnologyGroupManager

TGMB TerminallyGuidedMo rtarBomb

TGNTS TankGunneryMissileTrackingSystem

TGP Tech nologyGroupProposal/Programme

TGPL TestGearProvisionList

TGR TechnologyGroupRequirements

TGRF TornadoGR1Force

TGS TankGunSight

TGS

 TriGlycerineSulphate

TGSM Terminally GuidedSubMunition

TGT TurbineGasTemperature

TGTS TankGunneryTrainingSimulator

TGW TerminallyGuidedWeapon

THAAD TheatreHighAltitudeAirDefence(US)

THAAD TheatreHighAltitudeAreaDefence

THEL TacticalHighEnergyLaser

THQ TheatreHeadquarters

THSG TTTE/HarrierSteeringGroup

TI TacticalInternet

TI Target

Indication

TI TargetIndicationorThermalImage

TI TargetIndicator

TI TechnicalInformation

TI TelecommunicationsandInstruments

TI ThermalImager

TI ThermalImaging

TI TrialInstallation

TIAD TechnicalInstructionsforArmamen tDepots 

TIALD ThermalImagerAirborneLaserDesignator

TIALD ThermalImagingAndLaserDesignation

TIALD ThermalImagingAndLaserDesignator

TIARA

 TornadoIntegratedAvionicsResearchAircraft

TIB TelecommunicationsIn terfaceBox

TIBS TacticalInformationbroadcastSystem

TIC TechnicalInformationCentre

TIC ToxicIndustrialChemicals

TICM ThermalImagingCommonModule

TICM ThermalImagingCommonModules

TID TechnicalInformationandData

TIDE TacticalInformationDataxchange

TIF TaskIntervalorFrequency

TIFF TaggedImage

FileForma

TIG Typeofwelding

TIGR TacticalGrou ndReportingsystem

TIGRE Thermal ImageGenerationResearchEnvironment

TIH TimeInHand

TIM TechnicalIn terfaceMeeting

TIM ToxicIndustrialMaterial

TIMS TucanoInformationManagementSystem

TINS TechnicalInstructionsforNuclearSubmarines

TIP TechnologyInsertionProgramme

Acronym LongTitle

TIP Turn‐InPoint

TIPSS TornadoInitialProvisioningSupportSystem

TIR TargetIlluminatingRadar

TIRE TankInfra‐RedElbow

TIRRS TornadoInfraRedReconnaissanceSystem

TIS TargetIndicationSystem

TIS ThermalImagingSystem

TIS ThermalImagingSystems

TISH ThermalImagingSensorHead

TISMs TechnicalInstructionsforSubmarines

TISS

 ThermalImagingSightingSystem

TIT TurbineInletTemperature

TITAN Nameofadatafusionproject

TIW TacticalImageryIntelligenceWing

TIWG ThreatInformationWorkingGroup

TJF TestJackFrame

TJF TransportableJAPNMSFacility

tk Tank

TKA TemporaryKeepAlive

TKSS TankSystemsSupport

TL TransmissionLoss

TL/SA TeamLeaderSmart

Acquisition

TLA ThinLineArray

TLA ThreeLetterAcronym

TLA Three‐letterAcronym

TLAM TacticalLandAttackMissile(Tomahawk)

TLAM TheatreLandAttackMissile

TLAM TomahawkLandAttackMissile

TLAM‐C TacticalLandAttackMissile‐Conventional

TLBH TopLevelBudgetHolder

TLBs TopLevelBudgetHolders

TLC TheatreLearningCentre

TLC

 ThroughLifeCosts

TLC Through‐LifeCost

TLC TrainingLiaisonCo‐ordinator

TLCM ThroughLifeCapabilityManagement

TLCM ThroughLifeCostModel

TLCR ThroughLifeCoherenceReview

TLE ThroughLifeEngineering

TLESP ThroughLifeEquipmentSupportPlan

TLF ThroughLifeFinance

TLF Total ElectricalFailure

TLIA ThroughLifeInformationArchitecture

TLM ThroughLifeManagement

TLMP Through LifeManagementPlan

TLO TrainingLiaisonOfficer

TLO TransportLiaisonOfficer

TLOF TouchdownAndLift‐offArea

TLR TankLaserRangefinder

TLR TotalLogisticRequirement

TLS TankLaserSight

TLS ThroughLifeSupport

TLS TorpedoLaunchSystem

Acronym LongTitle

TLS TransitLevels(AirLanes)

TLS Transmitter LocationSystemorTowedLaserSlopemeter

TLS TridentLowStock

TLT TotalLeadTime

TLV ToxicityLeVel 

TM TargetMarking

TM TaskManager

TM TechnicalMaintenance

TM TechnicalManual

TM Telemetry

TM TradeMark

TM TrainingManual

TMA TargetMotionAnalysis



TMA TimeMotionAnalysis

TMA TroopManoeuvreArea

TMAS TransportManagementAccountingSystem

TMC TemporaryMobilisationCentre

TMCC TransportableMannedCompressionChamber

TMD TheatreMissileDefence

TMDE Test,MeasurementandDiagnosticEquipment

TME Test&MeasuringEquipment

TME TestandMeasurementEquipment

TME TotalManagedExpenditure

TME TotallyManagedExpendi ture

TMF Tacti calManagementFunctions

TMF TemporaryMortuaryFacility

TMFR TotalMitigatedFundingRequirement

TMG Test&MeasurementGroup

TMJ TechnicalandMilitaryJudgement

TMMB TwoMemberMedicalBoard

TMN TelecommunicationManagementNetwork

TMPS TornadoMissionPlanningSystem

TMS TemporaryModernisationSystem

TMS TheatreMaritimeSustainment

TMS TransportManagementSystems

TMSL Thomson

MarconiSonarLtd

TMSS TotalMineSimulationSystem

TMT TradeManagementTraining

TMTF TridentMaintainerTrainerFacility

TMUAS TurretMortarUnderArmourSystem

TN TaskingNotice

TNA TheNationalArchives(formerlythePublicRecordsOffice)

TNA TrainingNeedsAnalysis

TNC Tetranitrocarbazole

TNO Belgiantextileandclothingresearch

TNP TelematicsNetwork

Protocol

TNS Tacticalname Service

TNT TriNitroToluene

TNTLS TacticalNavigationTLSystem

TO TechnicalOfficer

TO ThalesOptronics

TO TrainingObjective

TO&E TableofOrganisation&Equipment

Acronym LongTitle

TOA TimeOfArrival

TOA TransferofAuthority

TOA TreasuryOfficerofAccounts

TOAT formerlyHawkAircraftLowObservable

TOBA TermsOfBusinessAgreement

TOC ThresholdOfConcern

TOC TotalOperatingCosts

TOC TreatOfficialCorrespondence

TOCMOD TheOtherCountries?MODs

TOD Take‐OffDistance

TOD TimeOf

Dispatch

TODA Take‐OffDistanceAvailable

TODAH Take‐OffDistanceAvailable(Helicopter)

TOE TableofOrganisationand Equipment

TOF TagOutForm

TOF TimeOfFlight

TOGS ThermalObs ervationand GunnerySight

TOI TimeofInterest

TOIL TimeOffInLieu

TOM TelemeteredOperationalMissile

TOPCAT TheOGCProjectfor

Categorisation

TOPEX Spacebasedsurveillancesystem

TOPL TrainingOnPrivateLand

TOPMIS TOPManagementInformationSystem.ReplacesNIMIS

TOR TimeOfReceipt

TORA Take‐OffRunAvailable

TORs TermsofReference

TOS Tacti calOperationsSystems

TOSL TacticalOceanographicSimulationLaboratory

TOST TurkishOST

TOT TimeOnTarget

TOT TimeOverTarget



TOTE Tracker,Optical,Thermally‐Enhanced

TOW TechnicalOfficeWriter

TOW Tubelaunche dOpticaltrackedWireguided

TOW Tube‐launchedOptically‐trackedWire‐guided(missile)

TOW Tube‐launched,Opticallytracked,Wireguidedbomb

TOWR/P TypeOfWorkRequired/Permitted

TOXREP ToxicIncidentReport

TP TargetPractice

TP TeachingPoint

TP TechnicalPlan

TP TestProcedures

TP TransitionPlan

tp Troop

TP&N TriplePhase&Neutral

TP/T TrainingProjectile/Traced

TPA Two‐PhotonAbsorbers

TPAGs TrainingPolicyAdvisoryGroups

TPB TransportablePrefabricatedBuilding

TPC ThermocoupleProbeContainer

TPE TargetParameterEstimation

TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer

Acronym LongTitle

TPFSDS‐T TargetPracticeFin‐StabilisedDiscardingSabotTracer

TPG TacticalProceduresGroup

TPI TechnicalPublicationIndex

TPM TerrainProfileMode

TPMH ThePrincessMary'sHospital

TPMS TransactionProcessingManagementSystem

TPO TreePreservationOrder

Tpr Trooper

TPS Tacti calPictureSupervisor

TPS TADSPowerSupply

TPS TestProgram

Sets

TPS TrainingPerformanceStandard

TPS TrainingPerformanceStatement

TPSM TechnicalPlatformSystemsManagement

TPT ThirdPartyTargeting

Tpt&Mov TransportandMovement

TQ TacticalQuestioning

TQ Torque

TQ TotalQuality

TQM TotalQualityManagement

TQMS TripleQuadrupleMassSpectrometer

TQP TotalQualityProgramme/Process

TQS TotalQualitySystem

TR

TechnicalReport

TR TechnicalReview

TRA TeledyneRyanAeronautical

TRAC TradocAnalysisCommand

TRACER TacticalReconnaissanceArmouredCombatEquipmentRequirement

TRACER TacticalReconnaissanceforArmouredCombatEquipment

TRACSTAR TrackedSearchandTargetAcquisitionRadar

TRAD TransmitterRADHAZDesignator

TRADOC TrainingandDoctrineCommand

TRADOC USArmyTRAiningandDOctrineCommand

TRAMP

 TorpedoRecognitionActiveMultibeamProcessor

TRANMIS HighLevelfleetmanagementsystem

TRANSOP TransportOperationOrderProcessingSystem

TRAS TrainingRequirementsAnalysisSection

TRAWLERMAN CurrentUKstrategicDefenceIntelligenceInformationSystem

TRB TailRotorBlade

TRBL TheRoyalBritishLegion

TRD TestRequirementDocumentation

TRD TowedRadarDecoy

TRDP TechnologyResearch

&DevelopmentProgramme

TREE TransientRadiationEffectonElectronics

TREE TransientRadiationEffectsonElectronics

TREF TornadoReconnaissanceExploitation Facility

TREF TransportableReconnaissanceExploitationFacility

TRF TimetoRectifyFaults

TRF TridentRefitFacility

TRF Trouble&FailureReport

TRfN TerrainReliefNavigation

Trg Training

TRICAT Tri‐Servicecateringsystem

Acronym LongTitle

TRIGAT ThirdGenerationAnti‐Tan kmissile

TRIL TailoredRepairableItemList

TRIM TemporaryRadioInstallationModifications

TRiM TraumaRiskManagement

TRIPER TRidentPlannedEquipmentReplacementprogramme

TRL TechnologyReadinessLevel

TRL TerrestrialRearLink

TRLI TerrestrialRearLinkInstruction

TRLT TotalRepairLeadTime

TRLV TrackedRepairLaunch

Vehicle

TRM TechnicalReferenceModel

TRM TransmitReceiveModule

TRN TerrainReferencedNavigation

TRP TechnicalPackagingRequirement

TRR TestReadinessReview

TRRAP TechnologyReadinessandRiskAssessmentProgramme

TRS TechnicalRequirementsSpecification

TRS TornadoReconnaissanceSystem

TRSV TrackedRapierSupportVehicle

TRT Turn‐RoundTime

TS TechnicalSupport

TS Test

Specification

TS ThresholdShift

TS TransportSupport

TSA TemperatureSwingAdsorption

TSA TotalShipArsenal

TSA TrainingStandardsAuthority

TSAR TurretSystemAssemblyRepair

TSAT TechnicalSpecificationandAssessmentTechnique

TSC NeutronTestSourceContainer 

TSC TornadoSteeringCommittee(?)

TSC TrainingStandardsCouncil

TSC TransportSimplifiedFireControl

TSC(L) Training

SupportCommand(Land)

TSCIDA TechnicalSupervisoryCoordinatingDesignAuthority

TSCM TargetSupplyChainModel

TSCP TransglobalSecureCollaborationProgramme

TSD TacticalSituationDisplay

TSDF TridentShoreDevelopmentFacility

TSEC TransmissionSecurity

TSF Total SteamFailure

TSG TheatreSupportGroup

TSGCE NATOTriServiceGroupforCommunicationsandElectronics

TSGCE TriService

GrouponCommunicationsandElectronics

TSM TechnicalSecurityMeasures

TSM TotalSystemModel

TSM TrainingSupportManager

TSMS TornadoSupplyManagementSystem

TSMS TornadoSupportManagementSystem

TSNAPS TridentShipNavigationAndProcessingSystem

TSO Tech nicalStaffOfficer

TSoB TLBSetofBooks

Tsol TreasurySolicitorsOffice

Acronym LongTitle

TSP TrainingSupportPlan

TSPM TankSelf‐ProtectionMissile

TSQ TimeandSuperquick

TSR TripartiteStaffRequirement

TSRM Tri‐ServiceResettlementManual

TSS TechnicalSupportSurvey

TSS ThermalSightingSystem

TSS Trainer Syste mSoftware

TSS TridentSonarSuite

TSSBN TridentShipSubmersibleBallisticNuclear

TSSD TechnicalStoresSub

‐Depot

TSSDB TridentSonarSuiteDataBus

TSSF TridentShoreSupportFacility

TSSF TridentSoftwareSupportFacility

TST Test

TSTS TornadoGR4SyntheticTrainingService

TSTT TADSselectedtasktrainer

TSU TransportSupportUnit

TSW TacticalSupplyWing

TT TechnicalTransfer

TT TigerTeam

TT&C Telecommand,TelemetryandControl

TT&C

Tracking,TelemetryandControl

TTB TankTestBed

TTBT ThresholdTestBanTreaty

TTC TacticalTransportCommand

TTC TrackingTelemetryandCommand

TTCP TheTacticalCooperationProgramme

TTCP TheTechnicalCo‐operationProgramme

TTCP TripartiteTechnologyCooperationPanel

TTCPUTP‐9 TechnicalpanelonHFIfornavalsystems

TTCTS TADSTurret

ContinuityTestSet

TTE TargetTrackEvaluation

TTF TankerTruckFuel

TTIL TrainingTaskInventoryList

TTJL Through‐the‐joblearning

TTME ThomsonThornMissileElectronics

TTOE TacticalTimeOfEvent

TTP Tactics,Techniques&Procedur es

TTPs Tactics,TechniquesandProcedures

TTPs Training, TechniquesandProcedures

TTR TimetoRespond

TTR TransportableTrackingRange

TTS TankThermalSight

TTS TechnicianTrainingStandard

TTSAR TechnologyTransferSecurityAssistance Review

TTTE TornadoTri‐nationalTrainingEstablishment

TTU TapeTransferUnit

TTW TransitiontoWar

TTWMAPS TransitiontoWarManpowerAllocationPlanningSystem

TU TaskUnit

TU TradeUnion

TU Turkey

Acronym LongTitle

TUA TargetUncertaintyArea

TUA TOWUnderArmour

TUC TradeUnionCongress

TUIN TotalUnitInformationNeeds

TUK ThalesUK

TUL TruckUtilityLight

TUL/TUM TruckUtili tyLight/TruckUtilityMedium

TUM TruckUtilityMedium

TUMS TowedUnMannedSubmersible

TUP TransferUnderPressure

TUPE TransferofUndertakingsProtectionof

Employment

TUTT TwinUnitTractorTug

TV TechnicalView(s)

TV Television

TV ThrustVectoring

TVC ThrustVectorControl

TVE TubeVentElectric

TVM TrackViaMissile

TVRC ThrustVector/ReactionControl

TVT TrainingVariantTorpedo 

TVT TrainingVariantTorpedo.MRI4002.

TVT UKtypeofpracticeASWtorpedo

TVX TorpedoVehicle

Experimental

TWA TimeWeightedAverage

TWACN TheatreWideAreaCommunicationNe twork

TWACN Theatre‐WideAreaCommunicationsNetwork

TWAIN TechnicalWizardryinaNutshell

TWAS TornadoWeaponsAnalysisSystem

TWC TridentWatchCommittee

TWG TransitionWorkingGroup

TWMP TrackWidthMinePlough

TWOPS TacticalWeaponOperatingProceduresinSubmarines

TWP TechnicalWorking

Party

TWR TransistionalWelfareRequirement

TWRS TorpedoWeaponResponseSimulator

TWS TacticalWeaponSystem

TWS TrackWhileScan

TWSEL TacticalWeaponSystemEquipmentList

TWSH TacticalWeaponSystemHighway

TWT TravellingWaveTube

TWTA TravellingWaveTubeAmplifier

TWU TacticalWeaponsUnit

Tx Transmit

TX Transmitter

TXT Text

U/D Upper

Deck

U/S Unserviceable

UA UserActions

UA UserAgent

UAC UserAssuranceCoordinator

UAD UserAccessDevice

UAJ Unat tendedJammer

UAMS UnitAmmunitionManagementSystem

Acronym LongTitle

UAO UnitAdministrativeOffice

UAP UnitAid Post

UARS UnderwaterAcousticRecognitionSystem

UAS UniversityAirSquadron

UAS UnmannedAirSystems

UASST UnitAirandSurfaceStaffTables

UAT UserAcceptanceTest

UAV UnmannedAerialVehicle

UAV UnmannedAerialVehicles

UAV UnmannedAirVehicle

UAVASMG UAVAirworthinessand

SafetyManagementGroup

UAVS UnmannedAirVehicleSystem

UBO UnitBriefingOfficer

UBRE UnitBulkRefuellingEquipment

UBS UnclassifiedButSensitive

UC Unclassified

UC UnderConstruction

UCAS UniversitiesandCollegesAdmissionServicefortheUK

UCD User ControlDevice(VIDScomponent)

UCI UserComputerInterface

UCLB UnitCivilLabourBoard

UCM UrbanCamo uflageMaterial

UCMP UKADG ECapabilityMaintenanceProgramme

UCMP UKADG EICCSCapabilityMaintenanceProgram

UCN UnitCommandNet

UCP UnitCalibrationProcedure

UCP UpkeepChangeProposal

UCP UserDatagramprotocol

UCPD UpkeepContractPlacementDate

UCT UserConversionTraining

UCTP UsedCoreTransportPackage

UDC UniversalDisplayConsoles

UDL Uniformly

DistributedLoad

UDM UserDataModule

UDR UlsterDefenceRegiment

UDT UnderwaterDefenceTechnology

UDT UpkeepDeliveryTeam

UDT UserDataTerminal

UE UnintentionalEmissions

UE98‐1 UnifiedEndeavour

UEO UnexplodedExplosiveOrdnance

UEP UnderwaterElectricPotentialorUnifiedElectrodePotential

UEP UnderwaterElectricalPotential

UER UrgentEquipmentRequirement

UER

UrgentEstateRequirement

UESO UnitEmployerSupportOfficer

UET UnitEstablishmentTable

UET UniversalEngineerTractor

UF UreaFormaldehyde

UfI UniversityforIndustry

UFO UHFFollowOnsatellites

UFPM UsedFuelProgressMeeting

UFR UnsatisfactoryFeatureReport

Acronym LongTitle

UGL Under‐slungGrenadeLauncher

UGS UnattendedGroundSensors

UGS UndergroundStructure

UGV UnmannedGroundVehicle

UHAF UpperHarbourAmmunitioningFacility

UHB UltraHighBi‐passratio

UHC UnburntHydrocarbons

UHF UltraHighFrequency

UHF UltraHighFrequency(300‐3000MHz)

UHF‐AM UltraHighFrequencyAmplitudeModulated

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UHY UltraHeatTreated(milk)

UIA UrgentInterimAmendment

UID UsefultotheIll‐Disposed

UIN UnitIdentityNumber

UIO UnitInterviewingOfficer

UK UnitedKingdom

UKCOE UnitedKingdomCommonOperatingEnvironment

UKDAUG UnitedKingdomDangerAreaUserGroup

UKDIE UKDefenceInteroperabilityEnvironment

UKNCB United

KingdomNationalCodificationAgency

UKTG UnitedKingdomTaskGroup

UK/NL UnitedKingdom/Netherla nds

UK/NLLF UnitedKingdom/NetherlandsLandingForce

UKACCS UKAirCommand&ControlSystem

UKADGE UKAirDefenceGroundEnvironment

UKADGE UnitedKingdomAirDefenceGroundEnvironment

UKADR UKAirDefenceRegion

UKAFHA UKArmedForcesHumanistAssociation

UKAIR

 CCISUKAIRCommandandControlInformationSystem

UKAIS UKAcademyforInformationSystems

UKAS UKAccreditationService

UKAS UnitedKingdomAccreditationService

UKBC UKBasedCivilians

UKBC UnitedKingdomBaseCivilians

UKBEP UKbombenhancementprogramme

UKCCM UKCommonCISMethods

UKCeB UnitedKingdomCouncilfore‐Business

UKCEC UK

Co‐operativeEngagementCapability

UKCICC UKCommanders‐in‐Chiefs'Committee

UKCOE UKCommonOperatingEnvironment

UKDEL UnitedKingdomDelegation

UKDIE UnitedKingdomDefenceInteroperabilityEnvironment

UKDPO UnitedKingdomDefenceProcurementOffice

UKFSGC UKForeignSourceGarbageCo‐ordinator

UKGAAP UKGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPractice

UKINCA UKIntelligenceCISArchitecture

UKLF United

KingdomLandForces

UKMACCS UKMaritimeCoastalCommsSystem

UKMACCS Unit edKingdomCoastalCommunicationsSystem

UKMCCIS UKMaritimeCommand& ControlInfoSystem

UKMF UKMobileForce

UKMF UnitedKingdomMobileForce

UKMFTS UKMilitaryFlyingTrainingSystem

Acronym LongTitle

UKMIST UnitedKingdomMilitaryIntelligenceSupportTerminal

UKMSCS UKMilitarySatelliteCommsSystem

UKMSCS UKMilitarySatelliteCommunicationsSystem

UKMSCS UnitedKingdomMilitarySatelliteCommunicationsSystem

UKNAVCAMS UKNavalCommunicationAreaMasterStation

UKNAVCAMS UKNavalCommunicationsAreaMasterStation

UKNCB UnitedKingdomNationalCodificationBureau

UKOPMOD UK

OPerationalMODel

UKOPSDOC UKOperationalDoctrine

UKPFAT UKPeacetimeFrequencyAllocationTables

UKREP UnitedKingdomRepresentative

UKRSS UKRATTShipShoreSystem

UKSAG UKSimulationAdvisoryGroup

UKSIWG UKSimulationInteroperabilityWorkingGroup

UKSP UKITEvaluation&CertificationSchemePublication

UKSSC UKSpectrumStrategyCommittee

UKTAP UKTrainedArmy

Personnel

UKWFAT UKWartimeFrequencyAllocationTables

UKWMO UnitedKingdomWarningandMonitoringOrganisation

UL Unlisted

UL UnpaidLeave

ULAV UltraLightAr mouredVehicle

ULC UnitLoadCarrier

ULC UnitLoadContainer

ULD UnitLevelDevice(forfillingradios)

ULD UnitLoadDevice

ULEEF UnitLevelEFREntryFacility

ULF Ultra

LowFrequency

ULS UltraLowSide‐lobe

ULS UnitLoadSpecification

UM UniversalModem

UM UpkeepManager

UMA UnmannedAircraft

UMA UnmannedMilitaryAircraft

UMAV UnMannedAirVehicle

UMC UnderMinistryControl

UML UniversalModellingLanguage

UMMIPS UniformMaterialMovement&IssuePrioritySystem

UMMS UnitMaintenanceManagementSystem

UMP Underwater

micro‐Processor

UMR UrgentMaintenanceRequirement

UMS UnattendedMachi nerySpace

UMTS UniversalMobileTelecommunicationTerminal

UN UnitedNations

UNCED UnitedNationsConferenceonEnvironmentandDevelopment

UNCLAS Unit edNationsConventionontheLawOftheSea

UNCLOS UnitedNationsConventiononLawoftheSea

UNDEX UNDerwaterEXplosion 

UN‐EDIFACT United

Nations‐Elec tronicDataInterchangeStandardforAdministration,CommerceandTransport

UNEP UnitedNationsEnviron mentProgramme

UNESCO UNEducational,ScientificandCulturalOrganisation

UNFICYP UnitedNationsForceInCYPrus

UNFICYP UnitedNationsForcesinCyprus

Acronym LongTitle

UNI UserNe tworkIn terface

UNICOM UNItCOMputer

UNICOM UNItCOMputerProject

UNIKOM UnitedNationsIraqKuwaitObserverMission

UNIRAS UNifiedIncidentReportingandAlertSystem

UNIRAS UnifiedIncidentReportingandAlertingScheme

UNITER RAFsecuresurvivablecommunicationssystem

UNIX UNIversitysystem

UNOMIG UnitedNationsObserverMissionInGeorgia

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UNPROFOR UnitedNationsPROtectionFORce

UNSAT UnsatisfactoryAssessment

UNSC UnitedNationsSecurityCouncil

UNSCOM UnitedNationsSpecialCommission

UNSCR UnitedNationsSecurityCouncilResolution

UOB UnitOfBehaviour

UOR UrgentOperationalRequirement

UOR UrgentOperationalRequirements

UOS UrgentOperationalStatus

UoSAT UniversityofSurreySatellite

UOT UrgentOperationalTasking

UP

UpkeepPeriod

UPC UnitProductionCost

UPC UnitPurchasePrice

UPCE UnitProductionCostperEquipment

UPKEEP ITSystemtosupportupkeepandstoressupplyforNavy

UPKEEP Navallogisticscoresystem

UPO UnitPersonnelOffice(personneladmin)

UPP UnitPayParade

UPS UninterruptedPowerSupply

UPS UninterruptiblePowerSupply

UPSD

 UpkeepPeriodStartDate

UPSN UNITERPacketSwitchedNetwork

UPSU UninterruptablePowerSupplyUnit

Upt Upkeepport

UPTH UpkeepPeriodTimeinHand

UQS UltraQuietState

UR UnscheduledReplacement

UR UsageRate

UR UserRequirement

URA UltraReliableAircraft

URB UnitResettlementBrief

URC UnitResettlementClerk

URCMR Uniformed

RegularCoreManpowerRequirement

URD UserRequirementDocument

URD UserRequirementDocumentforDII

URD UserRequirementsDocument

URDs UserRequirementDocuments

URG UnderwayReplenishmentGroup

URI UnitResettlementInterview

URL UniformResourceLocator

URO UnitResettlementOfficer

URO UnitRoutineOrder

URS UserRequirementSpecification

Acronym LongTitle

URSO UnitRangesSpecialistOfficer

US UnitedStates

USACTD UnitedStatesAdvancedConceptsTechnologyDemonstrator

USofS UnderSe cretaryofState

USA UnitedStatesofAmerica

USAF UnitedStatesAirForce

USAS UnitSupplyADPSystem

USAS UnitSupplyandAccountingSystem

USB UniversalSerialBus

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User membersoftheAuthority'sstafforagentsthatarerequiredtousedanyserviceorsystem

USG UnderwaterStudiesGroup

USG UpkeepSupportGroup

USGW UnderSeaGuidedWeapon

USI UniqueServiceIdentifier

USI UpkeepSystemIntegrator

USL UnderSlungLoad

USL UnderSlungLoads

USMC UnitedStatesMarine

Corps

USMC USMarineCorps

USN UnitedStatesNavy

USoS(DP) UnderSecretaryofStateforDefenceProcurement

USofS(AF) UnderSecretaryofStatefortheArmedForces

USP UpkeepandSupportPlan

USR UnitSecurityRepresentative

USS UnitedStatesShip

UST UpholderSalesTeam

USVF UnitedStatesVisitingForces

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USWP Upkeep&SupportWorkingParty

USYO UnitSecurityOfficer

UT UpkeepTime

UTA UnmannedTacticalAircraft

UTC UniversalCo‐ordinatedTime

UTC UniversalTimeCoordinated

UTI UrgentTechnical Instruction

UTIH UpkeepTimeInHand

UTM UnderwaterThreatManual

UTM UniversalTransverseMercator

UTP UnshieldedTwistedPair

UTS UniversalTurret

System

UTT UnitTa cticalTrainer

UTT UnplannedTacticaltrial

UUB UpkeepUserBoard

UUP UseofUpkeepplan

UUT UnitUnderTest

UUV UnmannedUnderwaterVehicle

UV UltraViolet

UVA UltravioletAbsorption

UW UnderWater

UWB UltraWideBand

UWE UnderWaterEngineering

UWG UserWorking Group

UWO UnderwaterWarfareOfficer

UWS Underwater

WarfareSystems

Acronym LongTitle

UWSS UnderwaterSoundSignals

UWT UnderwaterTelephone

UWW UnderWaterWarfare

UXB UnexplodedBomb

UxE UpkeepbyExchange

UXO UnexplodedOrdnance

UxR UpkeepbyRepair

v volt(s)

V Volts

VofD VelocityofDetonation

V&A Valuable&Attractive(stores)

V&V VerificationandValidation

V.24 ITUinterfacestandard

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V/STOL Vertical/ShortTak eOffandLanding

V3 Vizegrad3‐newNATOentrants:CzechRepublic,Hungary,Poland

VAAC VectoredthrustAircraftAdvancedflightControl

VAAC Vectored‐thrustAircraftAdvancedControl

VAB VickersArmouredBridgelayer

Vadm ViceAdmiral

VALUE Value‐AddedAcquisitionandLogisticsforUltimateEfficiency

VAMP VC‐10Aidto

ManagementPlanning

VAN ValueAddedNetwork

VAPS VirtualApplicationPrototypingSystem

VARRV VickersArmouredRepairandRecoveryVehicle

VAS VisibleInfra‐RedSpin‐ScanRadiometerAtmosphericSounder

VAS VoiceAlarmSystem

VAT ValueAddedTax

VAUTOmax Maximumspeedforautorotationflight

VBA VirtualBankAccount

VBIED VehicleBorneImprovisedExplosiveDevice

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VBR Velocityforbestrange

VCAD VehicleChemicalAgentDetector

VCC VIDSCommunicationsController

VCC VolunteerCadetCorps

VCD VerticalCoverageDiagram(radar)

VCDS ViceChiefofDefenceStaff

VCDS ViceChiefoftheDefenceStaff

VCMG VanguardCombatsystemManagementGroup

VCP VehicleCheckPoint

VCR VideocassetteRecorder

VCRUISE

MaximumLevelForwardFlightVelocityusingthelowerofMPCortransmissionlimit

VCS VersatileConsoleSystem

VCS VisuallyCoupledSystem

VCSELs VerticalCavitySurfaceEmittingLasers

VCSMC VanguardclasssubmarineCombatSystemconfigurationManagementCommittee

VCTWG VanguardClassTrialsWorkingGroup

VD94 ViennaDocument94

VDCC VanguardDegaussingConfigurationControl

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VDD VersionDescriptionDocument

VDL DesignLimitVelocity

VDPR VerticalDirectPassiveRanging

VDS VariableDepthSonar

VDSL VeryHighSpeedDigitalSubscriberLine

Acronym LongTitle

VDSL VickersDefenceSystemsLtd

VDU VideoDisplayUnit

VDU VisualDisplayUnit

VE ValueEngineering

VECTACs Vectored(ASW)Attacks(usingahelicopter)

VEDES VehicleExhaustDustEjectionSystem

VEDS VehicleExternalDistributionSystem

VEMASID VehicleMagneticSignatureDuplicator

VEMS VersatileExerciseMineSystem

VERA VersatileExperimentalReceive

Array

VESPER VehicleEquipmentandSpares,ProvisionEconomics

VET VocationalEducationandTraining

VfM ValueforMoney

VfMB ValueforMoneyBenchmark

VFR VisualFlightRules

VFR VisualFlyingRules

VG VeryGoodAssessment

VG VortexGenerator

VGA VideoGraphicsAdapter

VGA VideoGraphicsArray

VGE Venousgasemboli

VGPI

VelocityGatePullIn

VGPO VelocityGatePullOff

Vh Maximumho rizontalvelocity atintermediateratedpower(IRP)

VHDL VeryHighSpeedIntegratedCircuit(VHSIC)HardwareDescriptionLanguage

VHDL VHSICHardwareDescriptionLanguage

VHF VeryHighFrequency

VHF VeryHighFrequency(30‐300MHz)

VHF VeryHighFrequency(radio)

VHF‐AM Very

HighFrequencyAmplitudeModulated

VHF‐FM VeryHigh FrequencyFrequencyModulated

VHI VisualHitIndicator

VHIS VisualHitIndicatorSystem

VHSIC VeryHighSpeedIntegratedCircuit

VIA VirtualIntegrationAuthority

VIB Vibration

VIGV VariableInletGuideVane

VIM VibrationIsolationModule

VIM VibrationIsolationModules

VIP VeryImportantPerson

VIP

VideoImageProcessing

VIRSS VisualandInfra‐RedSmokeScreeningSystem

VISA VMEInoperableSupportApplication

VISA VMEInoperableSystemAccess

VITAL VisibilityInTransitAssetLogging

VITS VideoImageTrackin gSystem

VL VerticalLaunchorVectoredLift

VLA VeryLargeArray

VLF VeryLowFrequency

VLF VeryLowFrequency(3

–30kHz)

VLH VoteLedgerHeading

Vlimit Maximumforwardflightvelocity

VLLAD VeryLowLevelAirDefence

Acronym LongTitle

VLS VerticallyLaunchedmissileSystem

VLSMS VehicleLaunchedScatterableMineSystem

VLSW VerticalLaunchSeaWolf

VM ValueManagement

VMAP Digitalmapstandard(vectordata)

VMAT VersatileMultiAimerTrainer(foralltypesofPDMS)

VmaxR/C Airspeedformaximumra teofclimb

VmaxR/D Airspeedformaximum

rateofdescent

VMBT VickersMainBattleTank

VMC VisualMeteorologicalConditions

VME VersaModuleEurocard

VME VirtualMachineEnvironment

VMF VariableMessageFormat

VMFI VisualMineFiringIndicator

VMI VendorManagedInventory

VminR/D Airspeedforminimumrateofdescent

VMMG VehicleMountedMachineGun

VMP VehicleonMobilisation

Plan

Vne Neverexceedspeed

VNE VelocityNeverExceed

VNIR VeryNearlyInfra‐Red

Vno Normaloperatingspeed

VO VariationOrder

VoA Vote OnAccount

VOC VolatileOrganicCompound

VOIDS VideoOutputInterfaceDescriptionSpecification

VOIP VoiceoverIP

VoP VariationofPrice

VOR VHFOmnidirectionalRange

VOR VHFOmni‐Directional

Range

VORRX VHFOmniRangeReceiver

VP VirtualPrototyping

VP VulnerablePoint

VPN VirtualPrivateNetwork

VPO VanguardProjectOffice

VPOB VicePresidentoftheOrdnanceBoard

VPS VacuumPumpingSystemforsewage

VQ VocationalQualification

VR VirtualReality

VR VoluntaryRelease

VRC VehicleRadioCommunications

VRF VolunteerReserve

Force

VRML VirtualRealityMark‐upLanguage

VRML VirtualRealityModellingLanguage

VRN VehicleRegistrationNumber

VROC VerticalRateofClimb

VRS VoiceResponseSystem

VSA ValueStreamAnalysis

VSA ValuedStockAccounting

VSA VerticalSextantAngles

VSAR VersatileSyntheticApertureRadar

VSAT VerySatisfactoryAssessment

VSAT VerySmall ApertureTerminal



Acronym LongTitle

VSBL VeryShortBase‐Line

VSC VanguardSupportCell

VSEL VickersShipbuildingandEngineeringLtd

VSEL VickersShipbuildingEngineeringLimited

VSHORAD VeryShortRangeAirDefence

VSHORADS VeryShortRangeAir DefenceSys tem

VSI VehicleSystemsIntegration

VSI VerticalSpeedIndicator

VSI VirtualSuperInstrument

VSI VoteSub

Item

VSRAAM VeryShortRangeAir‐to‐AirMissile

VSS VoluntarySportsSubscription(RN)

VSTOL VerticalorShortTake‐OffandLanding

VSW VeryShallowWater

VSWR VoltageStandingWaveRatio

VT VariableTime

VT VariableTime(fuze)

VT VosperThornycroft

VTC VideoTeleConferencing

VTOL VerticalTakeOffand 

Landing

VTOL VerticalTake‐OffAndLanding

VTOM VulcanTrials,Operations&Maintenance

VTT VideoTarge tTrainer 

VTT VideoTele‐Training

VUDT VehicularUDTforuseonthemove

VUR VehicleUsageReport

VV&A Verification,Validation&Accreditation

VV&T Verification,Validation&Test

VVIP VeryVeryImportantPerson

VVR

 VideoVoiceRecorder

VVSS VerticalVoluteSpringSuspension

VWS VeteransWelfareService

VXI VersaeXtensionforInstrumentation

W Watts

W West

w/days workingdays

w/o Without

W/R Wardroom

W2K Windows2000OperatingSystem

W3C WorldWideWebConsortium

WAC WeaponAcceptanceCommittee

WAC WeaponsAuthorisationCard

WAD WorkAuthorisationDocument.

WADS WholesaleAutomatedDistributionSystem

WAGE WideAreaGPSPrecisePositioningServiceEnhancement

WAH WestlandAttackHelicopter

WAH WorkingAtHeight

WAIS WideAreaInformationService

WAIT WeaponAimingIntheTurn

WAM WorkAllocationModel

WAN WideAreaNetwork

WAR TheMulti‐ThreatWarExerciseheldeveryThursday

WARCON War

Consumables(ITSystem)

Acronym LongTitle

WARM WarAndReserveMode

WART WeaponActionRepairTeam(RFA)

WARTO WeaponActionRepairTeamOfficer(RFA)

WAS WeaponsActionSwitch

WAS WideAreaSystem

WASP WeaponsApplicationSignalProcessor

WASP(A) WRAssumptionsPlanningTool(Army)

WASS WideAngleStarSensor

WAVELL ArmyBattlefieldMIS

WBGT Wet

BulbGlobeTemperature

WbLA Work‐basedLearningforAdults

WBP WaterandBoilProofgradeplywood

WBRA WholeBaseRiskAssessment

WBS WorkBreakdownStructure

WBSC WholeBaseSafetyCase

WBSS WideBandSecureSpeech

WCA Warnings,CautionsandAdvisory

WCA WasteCollectionAuthority

WCET WorstCaseExecutionTime

WCFS

WaterCompensatedFuelSystem

WCP WarfareCapabilityPackage

WCS WhitehallCommunicationsSystem

WCS Wire‐FreeCommunicationSystems

WCU WinchControlUnit

WD WeaponDirection(sectionofWEDepartment)

WDA WasteDisposalAuthority

WDA WeaponDangerArea

WDA/Z WeaponDangerArea/Zone

WDAAPS WeaponDangerAreaAssessmentandPredictionSystem

WDD WarshipDesign

Definition

WDDC WeaponsDesignandDevelopmentCommittee

WDIST WesternDistrict

WDO WarfareDevelopmentOrganisation

WDO WeaponDirection&Ordnance

WDP WorkforceD evelopmentPlan

WE WarEstablishment

WE WeaponEngineer(ing)

WE WeaponsEngineering

WE(OST) WeaponEngineer(OfficerSeaTraining)

WE/L WeaponsEngineering/Electrical

WEAG WesternEuropeanArmamentsGroup

WEAO WesternEuropeanArmament

Organisation

WebTAS Web‐enabledTemporalAnalysisSystem

WEC WorldEnergyCouncil

WECDIS WarshipElectronicChartDisplayInformation

WEDP WeaponEquipmentDeliveryProgramme

WEEA WorldEnergyEfficiencyOrganisation

WEF WithEffectFrom

WEG WeaponEngineeringGuide

WEL GKNWestlandEngineeringLimited

WELG WesternEuropeanLogisti csGroup

WEMIT WeaponEqui pmentMutualInterf erenceTrial



WENDI WebEnabledDocumentIndex

Acronym LongTitle

WEO WeaponEngineerOfficer

WEO WeaponsEngineeringOfficer

WEORM WEOperationsRoomManager

WES WeaponEngineeringStores

WES WeaponEquipmentStores

WES WeaponsEffectSimulator

WESOs WEStandingOrders

WESSCOM WeaponsElectronicEmissionSecuritySteeringGroup

WESTAXE ExerciseintheSWApproachestotheUK

WETEM WETemporary

Memoranda

WEU WesternEuropeanUnion

WEZ WeaponEngagementZone

WF Warfighting

WF Waterfront

WFI WestlandFreeIssue

WFM WholeFleetManagement

WFOV WideFieldOfView

WFSV WheeledFireSupportVehicle

WFT WithdrawalFromTraining

WFU WeaponsFunctionUnit

WG WaterGauge

WG WorkingGroup

WGA WholeofGovernmentA ccounts

WGS WorldGlobalSystem

WGT WetGlobeTemperature

WHA WeaponsHoldingArea

WHDE WeaponHandling&DischargeEquipment

WHIDDS WarHeadquartersInformationDissemination&DisplaySystem

WHIS WholeHospitalInformationSystem

WHL GKNWestlandHelicoptersLimited

WHL WestlandHelicoptersLimited

WHMS WestlandHelicoptersMaterialsSpecification

WHO WorldHealthOrganisation

WHPS Westland

HelicoptersProcessSpecifications

WHT WeaponHandlingTest

WHT WeaponHarbourTrial

WIA91 WaterIndustryAct1991

WID WasteInformationDocument

WIE WeaponInterfaceEquipment

WIF WetInletFacility

WiH WarshipsinHarbour

WILs WeaponsInhibitsandLimits

WIMP WindowsIconMousePointer

WIMPS WindowsIcons&MousePulldownmenuSystem

WIN WeatherInformationNetwork

WIN WiderIIPNetwork

WINS WindowsInternetNameServer

WIP WorkinProgress

WIS WeaponsIntelligenceSpecialist

WIS WeatherInformationSystem

WIS Wounded,Injured&Sick

WITS WarehouseInformationTechnologysystem

WIU WinchInterfaceUnit

Acronym LongTitle

WIW WorkInWay

WLC WholeLifeCost

WLC WholeLifeCosting

WLC WholeLifeCosts

WLCM WholeLifeCostModel

WLCSG WholeLifeCostSteeringGroup

WLHR WeaponLaunch &Handli ngRig

WLR WeaponLocatingRadar

WM WeaponsManagement

WM WorkstreamManager

WMC WeaponMaintenan ceCondition

WMD

 WeaponofMassDestruction

WMD WeaponsofMassDestruction

WMF WindowsMetaFile

WMI WiderMarketsInitiative

WMO WeaponMaintenanceOfficer(RFA)

WMP WithMuchPleasure(affirmativereplytoanRPC)

WMR WarMaintenanceReserve

WMRV WheeledMaintenanceandRecoveryVehicle

WMS WarehouseManagementSystem

WMS WeaponsMultiblockEuler

Code

Wng CdrWingCommander

WO WarrantOfficer

WO WelfareOfficer

WO(L) WO(Electrical)

WO(M) WO(Mechanical)

WO(U) WarrantOfficer(Upkeep)

WOC Weather&OceanographicCentre

WOC WorkOrderControl

WOCA WOCateringAccountant

WOCY WarrantOfficerCommunicationsYeoman

WOCY WOChiefYe oman

WOME Weapons,Ordnance,MunitionsandExplosives

WORM WriteOnceRead

Many

WORS WORadioSupervisor

WOSA WindowsOpenSystemsArchitecture

WOSA WOStoresAccountant

WOTSAC WhenOldTypeSparesareConsumed

WOW WeightOnWheels

WOWE(RFA) WOWeaponsEngineering(RFA)

WOWTR WOWriter

WP WarsawPact

WP WaterPoint

WP WeaponsProcessor

WP WhitePhosphorous

WP WorkProposal

WPAFB Wright‐

PattersonAirForceBase

WPD WarshipPlanningDocument

WPD WarshipPolicyDocument

WPI WavellProcessorInstallation

WPM WarshipProjectManager

WPM Words PerMinute

WPM WorkPackageManagement

Acronym LongTitle

WPP WeeklyPracticeProgramme

WPP WorksProjectProgramme

WPT WeaponsProcedureTrainer

WPWSR WorkingPartyonWarStocks&Reserves

WR WarReserve

WROPV WarriorObservationPostVehicle

WRA91 WaterResourcesAct1991

WRAM WorkRe cordingandAssetManagement

WRAM WorkRe cordingandAssetManagementsystem

WRAP

 WasteResourcesActionProgramme

WRC WorldRadiocommunicationsConference

WRNS Women'sRoyalNavalService

WRPC WeaponRepairPolicyCode

wrt withregardto

WRVS Women’sRoyalVoluntaryService

WS WeaponSystem

WS WeaponsSystems

WS WorkStudy

WS3 Weapons Se cureSurvivableStorage

WSA WarshipSupportAgency

WSB WeaponSectionBase

WSC WeaponSafetyCommittee

WSC WeaponStowageCompartment

WSC WeaponSystemCoordinationorWargamingandSimulationCentre

WSC WholeShi pCoordinator(MMinRN)

WSCTDS WeaponSystemCoordinationTechnologyDemonstrator

WSDEM WeaponSystemDesignEffectivenessModel

WSEAF WeaponsSystemsEffectivenessAnalysisFacility

WSER WeaponSystemEffectivenessReport

WSI WorkSiteInspection



WSL WholeShipLife

WSM WaterSpaceManagement

WSM WeaponSystemManager

WSM WeaponSystemModel

WSM WorkServiceManager

WSM WorkServicesManager

WSM WorksServiceManager

WSMR WhiteSandsMissileRange

WSO WashingtonStandardisationOfficer

WSO WeaponSectionOfficer

WSO WeaponsSystemOperator

WSP WarshipSupportPlan

WSP

WholeShipProcurement

WSP WorksScrutinyPanel

WSPS WireStrikeProtectionSystem

WSS WeaponsSystemSpecification

WSS WeaponsSystemsSector

WSS WindmillSignalStation

WSS WindowsSharepointServi ces

WSS WorkshopSupportServices

WSSS WidebandSecureSpeechSystem

WSTG WeaponSystemsTuningGroup

WSU WeaponSystemUpgrade

Acronym LongTitle

WSWSB WholeShipWatch&StationBill

WT WirelessTelegraphy

WTMS WarehouseandTransportManagementSystem

WTMS WarehouseandTransportationManagementSystem

WTO WorldTradeOrganisation

WTSV WatertightSlide Valve

WUDD WeaponUpkeepDisclosureDocument

WUP WeaponUpkeepPlan

WWCCS WorldWideControlandCommunicationSystem

WWFN World

WideFundforNature

WWG WeaponWorkingGroup

WWMCCS WorldWideMilitaryCommandandControlSystem

WWW WorldWideWeb

WYSIWYG WhatYouSeeIsWhatYouGet

X.121 ThenumberingschemeforPacketSwitchedService

X.21 ITUprotocolstandard

X.25 ITUinterfacestandardforterminalsoperatinginthepacket

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X.29 ITUstandardofproceduresfortheexchangeofControlandDatainformation

X.3 ITUstandard forPacketAssembly/disassembly(PAD)facility

X.400 InternationalStandardformessagehandlingsystems

X.500 InternationalStandardforDirectoryServices

X1 WOMAAwhoworksforSXO

X2/BDX NBCDX2/BattleDamageExercise

XB ExecutiveBoard(asinDPA)

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XBS eXternalBreathingSystem

XBT eXpendableBathyThermography

XBT eXpendableBathyThermograph

XD ExecutiveDirector(asinDPA)

XMI XMLMetadataInterchange

XML ExtensibleMarkupLanguage

XML ExtensibleMark‐upLanguage

XO ExecutiveOfficer

XOT eXpendableOpticalTemperature/Depth

XP eXchangePoint

XSV eXpendableSoundVelocimeter

XTM XO'sTemporaryMemorandum

Yof

S YeomanofSignals

Y2K Year2000(MillenniumBug)

YARD YarrowsAdmiraltyResearch&Development.

yd Yard(UKunitofmeasurement)

yd(s) yard(s)

YO YoungOfficer (undertraining)

YOFB YoungOfficersFleetBoard

YPG YumaProvingGround

Yr Year

YSM YardServicesManager

Z Zone

ZEUS HarrierGR5/7MissionPlanningAid?

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ZMC Zone MilitaryCommander

ZZ Zig‐Zag