| Acronym | Meaning |
| CONUS | CONtinental United States |
| AN | Army/Navy; See JETDS |
| MLRS | Multiple-Launch Rocket System |
| PERSCOM | PERSonnel COMmand |
| ARCOM | Army Commendation Medal |
| PLDC | Primary Leadership Development Course |
| CIB | Combat Infantryman Badge; Combined Information Bureau; Controlled Image Base |
| SFQC | Special Forces Qualification Course |
| USAREUR | US Army Europe (HQ: Heidelberg) |
| ANCOC | Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course |