VLV valve
PHMS pilot helmet sight system
HK hook
NAVAIR naval air systems command
DRMO defense reutilization & marketing office
ESGN electrically suspended gyro navigator (an/wsn-3(v))
FBM fleet ballistic missile submarine training center
AFB airframe bulletin (tdc 74)
PG page
DODISS department of defense index of specifications and standards
BRU boresight reticle unit
RT remote terminal
REA request for equitable adjustment
SCP software change proposal
PDSL power demand signal left
EIA electronic industries association
QEB quick engine bulletin (tdc 04)
Apparently it was first posted in … EDR equivalent direct radiation
TQE2 tqe right
LSM lvdt self monitor
XADR transmit address
WPAFB wright patterson ait force base
RTA receiver-transmitter antenna
ENVIR environment
ISEE integrated software engineering environment
SONAR MT sonar maintenance trainer
PMS program management system
MT mission trainer
DT&E development test and evaluation
PPM expenses may be reimbursed by the military. CCDL cross channel data link
COSAL consolidated shipboard allowance list
CSOG communications security operational group
SPHR sphere
SLAC shelf life action code
IECM inflight engine conditioning monitoring
A store at a military installation that sells merchandise and services to military personnel and authorized civilians. SO standing orders
DSSA domain specific software architecture
STIR separate track and illuminating radar
APARS automated printing and retrieval system
AF air force
MTBUR mean time between unscheduled removal
FOM facilitate other maintenance
OBE overcome by events
MB megabyte
H/W hardware
RECO remote command and control
IGNRQ ignition request
OICC officer in charge of construction
SCM software configuration management
FSCM federal supply code manufacturers
COTS container ship off-load transfer system
I/I inboard/inboard
SQPP software quality program plan
SADR selective address
DIVERTR diverter
SLCMP software life cycle management plan
MILES multiple integrated laser engagement system
JPTDS junior participating tactical data system
O&MN operations and maintenance, navy
C/SCSC cost/schedule control system criteria
DSMC defense systems management college
HCP hardness critical process
UHF ultra high frequency
DWNLD download
SEAFOX special warfare craft light
JTFEX joint task force exercise
PIM point of intended movement
CSDS control speed drive starter
OSI open systems interconnection (iso standard)
REL release
FID file identification
DISP display
NAVMACS naval modular automated communications systems (an/syq-7(v)3)
SEE software engineering environment
SWDP software development plan
MCP maximum continuous power
ACFT aircraft
DODD department of defense directive
GTA ground test article
HEADSHED ntsc headquarters building 2024
MGW mission gross weight
YC open lighter (non self-propelled)
TUNA tunable attribute display sub-system
DRS doppler radar system
ADLAT advanced low altitude technique
TAGB tilt axis gearbox
DSI delivered source instruction
VIDS/MAF vids maintenance action form
RVDT rotary variable differential transformer (transducer)
SIMAS sonar in-situ mode assessment
RSQ rescue
ID identification
Sometimes it feels like the military has a language all its own made entirely of acronyms and abbreviations. FDCS flight deck communication system (an/src-47)
HMPC hazardous maintenance procedures code
OPTAR operating target (expense)
YFN covered lighter (non self-propelled)
YFRN refrigerated covered lighter (non selfpropelled)
GFAE government furnished aeronautical equipment
A temporary assignment at a location other than a service member’s permanent duty station. PSO/NO-AIR pressure shut off no air
HPM high power microwave
FSI functionally significant item
CALT control altitude
HIRP harpoon imaging infrared program
ECCM electronic counter-countermeasures
TDC trident data center
YTM medium harbor tug (self-propelled)
IACS integrated acoustic communication system
ST self test
VTO vertical takeoff
MIL-STD military standard
AK cargo ship (misc)
SEQ sequence
DPS data processing subsystem
RMP risk management plan
SES surface effect ship
GAO government accounting office
ACN advance change notice
MPN military personnel-navy (appropriation)
ELOS single channel anti-jam
CMAN configuration management
CPU central processing unit
VDI video
GOE government owned equipment
DC data collection
APADE automated purchase and accounting data entry
AAFES: Army and Air Force Exchange Service. ESTG easting
FWD forward
Service members may PCS every few years. PMC part mission capable
OEI one engine inoperative
SAMT simulated aircraft maintenance trainer
LED light emitting diode
SOV shut off valve
WL water line
RABFAC radar beacon forward air control
TDMA time division multiple access
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PBR river patrol boat (river/roadstead craft)
VTOL vertical takeoff and landing
SWCM special warfare craft, medium
OSR on site representative
PMCM part mission capable maintenance
MTMS model 901 test and maintenance software
POAM plan of action and milestones
DMG digital map generator
PG patrol combatant ship
CADCAM computer automated design computer aided manufacturing
A temporary, secured operational position that supports strategic goals and tactical objectives. NMCS not mission capable supply
SMR source, maintenance, and recoverability
WSPD weapon system planning data
HST hoist
EOGWCM electro-optical guided weapons countermeasures
METS mobile electronic test set
ICAO international civil aviation organization
DDN design decision notice
SLS sea level standard
NAVSUPFAC naval supply facility
VSI vertical speed indicator
LANTIRN low altitude navigation and targeting infrared for night
I/ITSC interservice/industry training systems conference
JUSTIS joint uniform services technical information system
TTACT table top aircrew coordination trainer
DTL data-time logged
ESS environmental stress screening
CAIS-A common apse interface set - revision a
ITO identifying technical order
FTP functional test procedure
TAC table assignment chart
CSS central security service
NBC nuclear, biological and chemical
PPB power plant bulletin (tdc 01)
FM/GS fuel management/gauging system
FMI failure mode indicator
ABU analog backup
FLR flare
IMTC intermodal compatibility
SPF single point failure
GFWS ground proximity warning system
DEG degrees
FOV field of view
RU replaceable unit
The retailer that operates post exchanges on Army and Air Force installations. CMDS cockpit management display system
ETE estimated time enroute
LRG logistics review group
TBA to be assigned
MMH maintenance manhours
YDT diving tender (non self-propelled)(misc)
WS wing stow
FQT formal qualification testing
PACR power assurance check right