| Acronym | Meaning |
| DFAS | Defense Finance And Accounting System |
| PIR | Parachute Infantry Regiment |
| CQ | Charge Of Quarters. A Company-level Position Of Responsibility For Units Who House Troops In Their Areas. Given To A Mid-level Or Junior NCO Who Is Responsible For The Company's Barracks And Area During Off-duty Hours When The Company Commander And/or F |
| AST | Area Support Team |
| USAREUR | US Army Europe (HQ: Heidelberg) |
| MEDEVAC | MEDical EVACuation To An Aid Station Or Field Hospital |
| RFI | Rapid Fielding Initiative |
| ROTC | Reserve Officer Training Corps |
| LBV | Load-Bearing Vest. Used For Carrying Ammunition |
| ASI | Additional Skill Identifier |