| Acronym | Meaning |
| USDRE | (U.S.) Under-Secretary Of Defense For Research And Engineering (1978?1986) |
| OFDA | U.S. AID?s Office Of Foreign Disaster Assistance |
| CCSCS | Consultative Committee For Space Data Systems |
| AG | Silver (Latin Argentum) |
| FHI | Family Health International |
| QPS | Quark Publishing System |
| BMI | Body Mass Index - Broadcast Music Incorporated |
| GDC | Game Developers Conference |
| MANPADS | MAN-Portable Air Defence System |
| JAL | Japan Airlines |