Section 1 – Acronyms and Abbreviation


A

AO

Area of Operations

AA

Assembly Area

ADP

Army Doctrine Publication

AFTTP

Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

APL

Assistant Patrol Leader

ASCOPE

Areas, Structures, Capabilities, Organizations, People, and Events

AT

Anti Tank

ATP

Army Techniques Publication

ATTP

Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures


B

BDM

Bunker Defeat Munition

BEWL

Biometric-enabled Watchlist

BHL

Battle Handover Line

BMP

Boyevaya Mashina Pekhotys

BRDM

Boyevaya Razvedyvatelnaya Dozornaya Mashina

BSA

Brigade Support Area

BTR

Bronyetransportyor


C

CAS

Close Air Support

CASEVAC

Casualty Evacuation

CBRN

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear

CCIR

Commander’s Critical Information Requirement

CCMS

Close Combat Missile System

CCP

Casualty Collection Point

CGTTP

Coast Guard Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

CLS

Combat Lifesaver

CLU

Command Launch Unit

COA

Course of Action

CS

Confined Space


D

DA

Department of the Army

DA Pam

Department of Army Pamphlet

DD

Department of Defense

DLIC

Detachment Left in Contact

DOD

Department of Defense

DODD

Department of Defense Directive

DRAW-D

Defend, Reinforce, Attack, Withdraw, or Delay


E

EMCON

Emission Control

EP

Electromagnetic Protection

EW

Electromagnetic Warfare


F

FAC (A)

Forward Air Controller (Airborne)

FIST

Fire Support Team

FLOT

Forward Line of Own Troops

FM

Field Manual

FO

Forward Observer

FPF

Final Protective Fire

FPL

Final Protective Line

FRAGORD

Fragmentary Order


G

GOTWA

Going, Others, Time, What, Actions

GPS

Global Positioning System

GTA

Graphic Training Aid

GTAO

Graphic Terrain Analysis Overlay


H

HE

High Explosive

HEAT

High Explosive Antitank

HEDP

High Explosive Dual Purpose

HOPE-LW

Higher, Operational, Planning, Enemy, Light/Weather


I

IBCT

Infantry Brigade Combat Team

IPOE

Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment


J

JP

Joint Publication

JSLIST

Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology

JTAC

Joint Terminal Attack Controller


L

LACE

Liquid, Ammunition, Casualties, and Equipment

LAW

Light Antitank Weapon

LC

Line of Contact

LD

Line of Departure

LOA

Limit of Advance

LOGSTAT

Logistics Status

LRP

Logistics Release Point


M

MAAWS

Multi-role Antiarmor, Antipersonnel Weapon System

MCOO

Modified Combined Obstacle Overlay

MCRP

Marine Corps Reference Publication

MCTP

Marine Corps Training Publication

MCWP

Marine Corps Warfighting Publication

MEDEVAC

Medical Evacuation

METT-TC (I)

Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Support Available, Time Available, Civil Considerations, and Informational Considerations

mm

Millimeter

MOPP

Mission-Oriented Protective Posture

MTF

Medical Treatment Facility


N

NAI

Named Area of Interest

NTTP

Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures


O

OAKOC

Observation and Fields of Fire, Avenues of Approach, Key Terrain, Obstacles, and Cover and Concealment

OHC

Overhead Cover

OPORD

Operation Order

ORP

Objective Rally Point


P

PACE

Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency

PCC

Precombat Check

PCI

Precombat Inspection

PD

Point of Departure

PDF

Principal Direction of Fire

PIR

Priority Intelligence Requirement

PLD

Probable Line of Deployment

PPEP

Personal Protective Equipment Posture


R

RFL

Restrictive Fire Line

RM

Risk Management

ROE

Rules of Engagement

RS

Reduced Sensitivity

RTO

Radiotelephone Operator


S

S-2

Battalion or Brigade Intelligence Staff Officer

SALUTE

Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, and Equipment

SDM

Squad-Designated Marksman

SITEMP

Situation Template

SLM

Shoulder-Launched Munition

SOP

Standard Operating Procedure

STP

Soldier Training Publication


T

TAA

Tactical Assembly Area

TC

Training Circular

TCCC

Tactical Combat Casualty Care

TLP

Troop Leading Procedures

TM

Technical Manual

TRP

Target Reference Point


U

U.S.

United States


W

WARNORD

Warning Order

WCS

Weapons Control Status

WP

White Phosphorous


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