| Acronym | Meaning |
| IDP | Imminent Danger Pay |
| AWR | Air Worthiness Release |
| DOD (DD) | Department Of Defense (Defense Department |
| PIR | Parachute Infantry Regiment |
| ASOC | Air Support Operations Center |
| STRAC | STRategic Army Corps; STRAC Units Were Those Designated To Be On High Alert To Move Anywhere In 72 Hours Or Less; As Slang |
| DPICM | Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions (i.e. |
| ABN | Airborne |
| HAHO | 'High-Altitude High-Opening Parachute Technique (type Of Parachute Jump |
| V/R | Very Respectfully. The Standard Closure Line On Official Mail/e-mail. |