Section 1 – Acronyms and Abbreviations


A

ADP

Army doctrine publication

AFTTP

Air Force tactics, techniques, and procedures

AMS

acute mountain sickness

AO

area of operations

AR

Army regulation

ATP

Army techniques publication


C

C2

command and control

CAS

close air support

CASEVAC

casualty evacuation

CBRN

chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear

CLS

combat lifesaver

CP

checkpoint


D

DA

Department of the Army

DD

Department of Defense


F

FM

field manual/frequency modulation

FO

forward observer

FSO

fire support officer


H

HACE

high altitude cerebral edema

HAPE

high altitude pulmonary edema

H2F

holistic health and fitness


I

IED

improvised explosive device


J

JP

joint publication

JTAC

joint terminal attack controller


K

kph

kilometers per hour


M

MAAWS

Multi-role Antiarmor, Antipersonnel Weapon System

MCRP

Marine Corps reference publication

MED

medical

MEDEVAC

medical evacuation

METT-TC (I)

mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, civil considerations, and informational considerations

MOPP

mission-oriented protective posture

MP

military police

MRE

meal, ready to eat


N

NCO

noncommissioned officer

NTTP

Navy tactics, techniques, and procedures


O

OE

operational environment

OPORD

operation order


P

PACE

primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency

PCC

precombat check

PCI

precombat inspection

PLT

platoon

PMCS

preventative maintenance checks and services

PPEP

personal protective equipment posture


R

ROE

rules of engagement

RP

release point


S

S-1

battalion or brigade personnel staff officer

S-2

battalion or brigade intelligence staff officer

S-3

battalion or brigade operations staff officer

S-4

battalion or brigade logistics staff officer

S-6

battalion or brigade signal staff officer

SALUTE

Size, activities, location, unit, time, and equipment

SOP

standard operating procedure

SP

start point


T

TB

technical bulletin

TC

training circular


U

UAS

unmanned aircraft system

U.S.

United States


W

WARNORD

warning order

WCS

weapons control status


X

XO

executive officer


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