Core Short Terms (A-Z)
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ACH | Advanced Combat Helmet |
| AIT | Advanced Individual Training |
| BCT | Basic Combat Training |
| BDU | Battle Dress Uniform |
| CO | Commanding Officer / Company |
| DFAC | Dining Facility |
| FRAGO | Fragmentary Order |
| IOTV | Improved Outer Tactical Vest |
| LT | Lieutenant |
| MRE | Meal, Ready-to-Eat |
| MOS | Military Occupational Specialty |
| NCO | Noncommissioned Officer |
| OCP | Operational Camouflage Pattern |
| OPORD | Operations Order |
| OPSEC | Operational Security |
| PERSEC | Personal Security |
| POG | Non-combat job |
| PT | Physical Training |
| PX | Post Exchange |
| RFI | Request for Information |
| ROE | Rules of Engagement |
| Ruck | Rucksack / ruck march |
| SITREP | Situation Report |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
| TA-50 | Issued field gear |
| XO | Executive Officer |
Locations & Units (A-Z)
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AO | Area of Operations |
| BDE | Brigade |
| BN | Battalion |
| CO | Company |
| CONUS | Continental United States |
| COP | Combat Outpost |
| DZ | Drop Zone |
| FO | Forward Observer |
| FOB | Forward Operating Base |
| HHC | Headquarters & Headquarters Company |
| HQ | Headquarters |
| LZ | Landing Zone |
| OCONUS | Outside Continental United States |
| PLT | Platoon |
| QRF | Quick Reaction Force |
| SQD | Squad |
| TOC | Tactical Operations Center |
Admin, Pay, & Status (A-Z)
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AGR | Active Guard Reserve |
| AT | Annual Training |
| BAH | Basic Allowance for Housing |
| BAS | Basic Allowance for Subsistence |
| CAC | Common Access Card |
| IDT | Inactive Duty Training |
| LES | Leave and Earnings Statement |
| PCS | Permanent Change of Station |
| POV | Personally Owned Vehicle |
| PT Belt | Reflective belt |
| TDY | Temporary Duty |
| UCMJ | Uniform Code of Military Justice |
Commands & Phrases (A-Z)
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| As You Were | Resume previous activity |
| Attention | Rigid standing position |
| At Ease | Relax slightly |
| Fall In | Form up |
| Fall Out | Break formation |
| Front Leaning Rest | Push-up position |
| Knock It Out | Complete the task |
| Move Out | Begin movement |
| Parade Rest | Rest position |
| Stand By | Wait |
Slang & Barracks Talk (A-Z)
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Battle Rattle | Full combat gear |
| Blue Falcon | Buddy who harms others |
| Chow | Food |
| FUBAR | Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition |
| Gear Bomb | Gear scattered everywhere |
| High-Speed | Motivated |
| Hooah Bar | MRE protein bar |
| Joe | Generic Soldier |
| Low-Speed | Unmotivated |
| Rack | Bed |
| Sham / Shammer | Avoids work |
| Smoke Session | Intense PT |
| SNAFU | Situation Normal, All Fouled Up |
| Soup Sandwich | Completely messed up |
| Squared Away | Organized, correct |
| Voluntold | “Volunteered” unwillingly |