Military acronyms
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A military alliance of North American and European countries. NATO provides collective defense and security cooperation.
Example: NATO held joint military exercises.
An aircraft operated without a human pilot on board, commonly known as a drone. UAVs are used for surveillance and strikes.
Example: The UAV provided real-time reconnaissance.
A homemade bomb used in unconventional warfare. IEDs are a major threat in asymmetric conflicts.
Example: The patrol detected an IED on the road.
A status assigned to military personnel who are unaccounted for after combat. MIA indicates the person has not been confirmed dead or captured.
Example: Three soldiers were listed as MIA.
A person captured and held by enemy forces during armed conflict. POWs are protected under the Geneva Conventions.
Example: The POW was held for two years.
A self-contained packaged ration for military field use.
Example: The troops packed extra MRE cases for the exercise.
Short-term military travel away from a member’s permanent station.
Example: He is on TDY for training this month.
A military status for personnel who leave their post without authorization. Going AWOL can result in disciplinary action.
Example: The soldier went AWOL for three days.
A military reassignment that requires moving to a new duty location.
Example: The family is preparing for a PCS this summer.
A portable anti-tank weapon that fires explosive warheads. RPGs are widely used in conflicts around the world.
Example: The convoy was hit by an RPG.
A US military combatant command responsible for operations in the Middle East and Central Asia. CENTCOM coordinates regional military strategy.
Example: CENTCOM issued a statement on the operation.