24/6 (or 24x6) Twenty-Four Hours a Day, Six Days a Week
24/7 (or 24x7) Twenty-Four Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week
3-D Three Dimensional
3P&M Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking (a.k.a. PPP&M)
3PL Third Party Logistics (DSS)
4GL Fourth Generation Language
A&E Architecture & Engineering
A&F Accounting and Finance
A&LE Acquisition and Logistics Excellence
A&T Acquisition and Technology
A-76 (Program) Refers to the "OMB Circular A-76", the directive for the DOD commercial activities program
AA Affordability Assessment
AA Alternatives Analysis
AA&E Arms, Ammunition and Explosives
AAA Acquisition Approval Authority
AAC Acquisition Advice Code
AAC Activity Address Code
AAC Automatic Addressing Code
AAFES Army/Air Force Exchange System
AAI Automatic Autodin Interface (SIMA)
AAOT American Arms-Office Tower (Germany)
AAR After Action Report
AARTS Ad Hoc Reporting and Tracking System (DLA Land and Maritime)
AAS Appropriation Accounting Subsystem
ABC Activity Based Costing
ABCP Associate Business Continuity Professional
ABDH
Allen Bradley Data Highway (Allen Bradley Programmable Logical Controllers (PLC) used in the
Distribution Centers)
ABEND
Abnormal end (abnormal end or termination of a computer program û normally refers to mainframe
processing)
ABI Automated Bidsets Interface http://abiweb.dscp.dla.mil/abi
ABL Allocated Baseline
ABM Activity Based Management
ABS Automated Briefing System
ABVM Automated Best Value Model
ABVS Automated Best Value System
AC Access Control
ACA Air Clearance Authority (US Navy/DOD)
ACALS Army Computer-aided Acquisition Logistics Support
ACAT Acquisition Category
ACC Accounting
ACC Architecture Coordination Council (replaced by the DOD Architecture Implementation Council (AIC))
ACE Allied Command Europe
ACF Active Contract File
ACF/NCP Advance Communications Function/Network Control Program
ACL Access Control List
ACM Association for Computing Machines
ACMS Automated Career Management System
ACO Administering Contracting Office
ACP Allied Communications Publications
ACPB Acquisition Career Program Board
ACR Actual Cost Report
ACS Automated Carousel Systems
ACTD Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration
ACTS Automated Cost Tracking System
AD Accession Document
AD Active Directory (Microsoft Technology)
ADC Active Directory Connector
ADCM Assembly/Disassembly Conversion or Modification
ADCOP Acquisition and Distribution of Commercial Products
ADM Acquisition Decision Memorandum
ADP Automated Data Processing
ADP/T Automated Data Processing/Telecommunications
ADPE Automated Data Processing Equipment
ADPER ADP Equipment Replacement Program
ADPFSR ADP Facility Security Representative
ADPR Automated Data Processing Resources
ADPSSO ADP Systems Security Officer
ADPSSR ADP Systems Security Representative
ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR Average Daily Rate
ADRS Automated Discrepancy Reporting System
ADS Automated Data Systems
ADS Automated Disbursements System
ADUSD Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Defense
ADV Annual Demand Value
AE Acquisition Executive
A-E Austin-Eaton Kenway
AEC Air Eligibility Category
AECA Arms Export Control Act
AEDA Ammunition, Explosives & Dangerous Articles
AES Advanced Encryption Standard (NIST candidate program to replace DES)
AF Air Force
AFAO Approved Force Acquisition Objective
AFB Air Force Base
AFCASC Air Force Logistics Command's Cataloging and Standardizing Center
AFCEA Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
AFDW Air Force District of Washington
AFI Air Force Instruction
AFIS American Forces Information Service (DOD)
AFIT Air Force Institute of Technology
AFLC Air Force Logistics Command
AFM Air Force Manual
AFMAN Air Force Manual
AFMC Air Force Materiel Command
AFMS Automated Facilities Management System
AFPEC Armed Forces Product Evaluation Committee
AFR Air Force Regulation
AFS Air Force Standard
AFS Air Force Station
AFS Available For Ship
AFSAC Air Force Security Assistance Center
AFSC Air Force Systems Command
AFT Assured File Transfer
AG Alignment Group
AGP
Accelerated Graphics Port (Intel interface spec designed for the throughput demands of 3-D
graphic)
AGV Automated Guided Vehicle
AGVS Automated Guided Vehicle Systems
AI Artificial Intelligence
AI/ES Artificial Intelligence/Expert System
AIA Automated Industries Association
AIAA American Institute of Aeronautic & Astronautics
AIC (DoD) Architecture Implementation Council (replaced the DOD Architecture Coordination Council)
AIE Alignment, Integration and Engineering
AIG Address Indicator Groups
AIM ADP Interface Model
AIMS Automated Inventory Management System
AIMSSO AIS Systems Security Office
AIN Approved Item Name
AIPC Army Information Processing Center
AIR Aviation Into-Plane Reimbursement
AIS Automated Information System
AIS/T AIS/Telecommunications
AISC Army Information Service Center
AISCB AIS Control Board
AIT Automatic Identification Technology
AITS Adopted Information Technology Standards (Joint Technical Architecture)
AIX Advanced Interactive eXecutive (IBM/Es version of UNIX)
AJ Administrative Judge
AJAX Asynchronous JavaScript and XML
AKA Also Known As
AKO Army Knowledge Online
ALC Acquisition Life Cycle
ALC Air Logistics Center
ALC Army Logistics Center
ALC Assembly Language Code
ALERTS Advanced Liaison Emergent Risk To Schedules (DCMA)
ALMC Army Logistics Management Center
ALOC Air Lines of Communication
ALP Advanced Logistics Program
ALRE Aircraft Launch And Recovery Equipment
ALS Acquisition and Logistics Systems
ALT Administrative Lead Time
AMARD Abbreviated Mission Analysis and Requirements Document
AMC Acquisition Methods Codes
AMC Air Mobility Command (part of TRANSCOM)
AMC American Metalcasting Consortium
AMC Army Material Command
AMC/AMSC Acquisition Method Code/Acquisition Method Suffix Code
AMCCOM Army Munitions and Chemical Command (Rock Island Arsenal)
AMCISS Army Material Command Installation Supply System
AMCL Approved Military Standard Change Letter
AMD Advanced Micro Device (competitor to the Pentium 3 (PIII))
AMD Average Monthly Demand
AMD (C&T) Average Monthly Demand
AMEMBASSY American Embassy
AMERIND American Indian (contractor)
AMETL Agency Mission Essential Task List
AMHE Automated Material Handling Equipment
AMHS Automated Material Handling Systems
AMHS Automated Message Handling Systems
AMIS Acquisition Management Information System
AMMA Army Medical Materiel Agreement
AMMO Catalog Ammunition Catalog
AMP Acquisition Management Plan
AMP Advanced Management Program (National Defense University at Fort McNair, Washington DC)
AMP Automated Management Plan
AMPS Account Management and Provisioning System
AMRAAM Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile
AMRC Acquisition Method Reason Code
AMRS ADPE Maintenance Reporting System
AMS AIS Management System
AMS American Management System
AMS Automated Manifest System
AMS Automated Metrics System (DCMC)
AMSC Acquisition Methods Suffix Codes
AMSDL Acquisition Management Systems & Data Requirements Control List
AMSF Area Maintenance and Supply Facility
ANDRP Applicable Non-Recurring Demand Percent
ANGB Air National Guard Base
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AO Acquisition Objective
AO Action Officer
AO Area of Operations
AO Authorizing Official
AO (C&T) Acquisition Objective
AOA Analysis of Alternatives
AOB Annual Operating Budget
AOD Area Oriented Distribution
AOD As Of Date
AOD/MOD Area Oriented Depot/Modernization Program (DSS System PCS & SDS shell)
AOG Architecture Oversight Group
AOR Areas Of Responsibility
AP Acquisition Plan
APADE Automation of Procurement and Accounting Data Entry
APB Acquisition Program Baseline
APC Account Program Coordinators (DLA Document Services)
APC Activity Program Coordinator
APCAPS Automated Payroll, Cost and Personnel System
APCRSS Automated Plant Clearance Reutilization Screening System
API Acquisition Program Integration
API American Petroleum Institute
API Application Program Interface
APIS Automated Payment of Invoice System
APL Acceptable Performance Levels
APOC Alternate Point-Of-Contact
APOD Aerial Point Of Debarkation
APOE Aerial Point Of Embarkation
APP Applications Portable Profile
Appserver Application Server
APR Agency Procurement Requests
APR Asset Protection Review
APRF Active Purchase Request File
APRS Automated Problem Reporting System
APS Advanced Planning Systems
APS Application Productivity System (COTS "back end" CASE tool)
APTT Action Plan Tracking Tool (Safety and Health)
AQ Acquisition
AQ Deputy Director (Acquisition)
AQAA Acquisition Office
AQAU Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Office
AQC Executive Director (Contract Management)
AQCB Business Management Office
AQCO Operations/Policy Group
AQCP Program Office
AQP Executive Director (Procurement)
AQPCP Program Office
AQPO Policy Group
AQR Acceptable Quality Rate
AR Acceleration Request
AR Army Regulation
ARC Automated Recycling Center
ARCAF Active Requisition Control and Acquisition File
ARM Analytical Risk Management
ARMS Automated Resources Management System
ARO Acquisition Reform Office
ARPA Advanced Research Projects Agency
ARPANET Advanced Research Projects Agency Network
ARS Action Request System
ARTOC Army Total Ownership Cost
ARU Audio Response Unit
AS Acquisition Strategy
AS/400 Application System/400 - a line of IBM minicomputers introduced in 1988 û used in DLIS Battle Creek
ASAP As Soon As Possible
ASARS Automated Storage And Retrieval Systems (Army)
ASC Accredited Standards Committee (deals with data exchange format)
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Storage
ASCOT Automated System for Cataloging and Ordering Textiles
ASCX12 American Standards Committee X12
ASD Assistant Secretary of Defense
ASD Automated Standards Data
ASD(C) Assistant Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
ASD(C3I) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence
ASD(MRA&L) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower, Reserve Affairs and Logistics
ASD(P&L) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Production and Logistics
ASI Authorized Service Interruption
ASL Acceptable Supplies List
ASM Automated Storage Module (Air Force)
ASO Acquisition Services Objectives
ASO Area Supply Officer
ASO Aviation Supply Office
ASP Automated Small Purchase
ASP
Automated Staffing Program (formerly Resumix û an automated process for filling vacant non-
bargaining unit positions)
ASPIS Automated Station Property Inventory System (DOSO initiative)
ASPRO Armed Services Procurement Planning Officer
ASPRO Armed Services Production Planning Office
ASRS Automated Storage and Retrieval System
ASSIST Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System
ASSP Application System Security Plan (required for applications/programs running in the EDC)
ASSP Automated Seamen Shipping Process
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
ASTWG Army Science and Technology Working Group
AT & L Acquisition Technology and Logistics
AT&L Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics
AT/FP Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection
AT21 Agile Transportation for the 21st Century (USTRANSCOM sponsored program)
ATAAPS Automated Time, Attendance and Production System
ATAC Advanced Traceability And Control (Air Force)
ATAV Army Total Asset Visibility
ATB Above-Ground Telecommunications Backbone
ATC Action Taken Code
ATCMD Advanced Transportation Control and Movement Document
ATD Advanced Technology Demonstration
ATE Awareness, Training, and Evaluation
ATI Advance Technology, Inc (ADTECH)
ATI Automated Technical Information
ATL Automated Tape Library system
ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode
ATM Automated Teller Machine
ATO Approval To Operate
ATO Authority to Operate
ATOS Automated Technical Order System
ATP Available To Promise (DLA Distribution)
ATS Audit Report Transmission System
ATS Automated Telecommunications System
ATS Automated Transportation System (DWASP)
ATSD Assistant to the Secretary of Defense
ATSDs Assitants to the Secretary of Defense
ATSM American Society for Testing and Materials (Standards)
AURA Automated Usercode Request Application
AUTODIN Automatic Digital Network
AUTOVON Automatic Voice Network - (replaced by DSN)
AV Asset Visibility
AV Audiovisual
AV Autovon
AVC Automatic Vehicle Controller
AVEDS Automated Voucher Examination and Disbursement System
AVERT Automatic Vessel Alert
AVI Audio Video Interface
AWARES Automated Warehousing Storage System (interfaces w/DWASP)
AWC Automated Work Counts
AWG Architecture Working Group
AWOS Automatic Weigh and Offer Station
AWP Advance Warning Program
AWR Automated Data Processing/Telecommunications (ADP/T) Work Request
AWS Advance Warning System
AWS
Alternate Work Schedule (get 1 day off every other week by working 8 days @ 9hrs and 1 day @
8hrs)
AWS Automated Warehouse System (Air Force)
AWSPC AWC Process Controller
AXCS Advanced X.25 Communications Services
B&CRMO Business & Customer Relationship Management Office
B/L Bill of Lading
B/N Brand Name
B2B Business-to-Business (exchange of products, services, or information between businesses)
B2C Business-to-Consumer
B2E Business-to-Employee
B2G Business-to-Government
B3I Battlefield Backorder Breakout Initiative (R&D (J-3327) Program
BA Basic Agreement
BAA Broad Agency Announcement
BAA Business Area Analysis
BALUN
BALanced and UNbalanced (joining a balanced and unbalanced line (twisted-pair and coaxial cable)
together)
BAR Business Area Requirements
BARS Bin Auto Replenishment System
BAT Business Acceptance Test (used by DLA Energy)
BAUD
Measurement of data transmitting over telecom lines (named after Jean-Maurice-Emile Baudot, a
French engineer)
BB Bulletin Board
BBP Break Bulk Point
BC4 Battle Creek Customer Contact Center
BCA Business Case Analysis
BCAG Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group
BCAS Base Contracting Automation System
BCC Blind Carbon Copy (e-mail)
BCCSC Battle Creek Customer Support Center
BCM Basic Capability Module (CALS/EDI)
BCOT
Basic Contingency Operations Training (required for all DLA personnel (active duty, civilian or
Reserve) before deployment)
BCP Business Continuity Plan
BCW Bar Code Wands
BDAM Basic Direct Access Method
BDC BSM Development Center
BDC BSM Disaster Recovery Center
BDLRC Below Depot Level Repair Code
BDLSL Below Depot Level Safety Level
BDN Build Directive Number
BDO Battle-Dress Overgarment
BDUs Battle-Dress Uniforms
BEA Business Enterprise Architecture
BEM Base Evaluation Model
BEMR Backlog of Essential Maintenance and Repair
BEP Basic Emergency Plan
BEP Business Enterprise Priorities (Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA)
BEQ Best Estimate Quantity
BES Best Estimate Submission
BES Budget Estimate Submission
BFM Business Function Model
BFO Best and Final Offer
BFR Baseline Functional Requirement
BFS Baseline Functional Specification
BGP Border Gateway Protocol
BIA Business Impact Analysis
BIC Business Initiative Council (DOD)
BIDS BAA Information Delivery System
BIG Blacks in Government
BIND Berkeley Internet Name Domain
BIS Business Improvement Strategy (CIM)
BISDN Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (frame relay service, FDDI, and SONET)
BIT The smallest "unit" of data on a binary computer. In modern computers a byte is composed of 8 bits.
BMA Business Mission Area (BEA)
BMMP Business Management Modernization Program (FMMP)
BMOSS Billing and Material Obligation Support System
BMSI Business Modernization and Systems Integration (FMMP)
BNC
Bayonet Neil-Concelman, or British Naval Connector - used to connect a computer to a coaxial cable
in small Ethernet networks.
BNPC Bathymetric Navigation Planning Charts
BOA Bank of America (government credit card used for travel)
BOA Basic Ordering Agreement
BOF Backorder File
BOM Bill Of Materials
BOOK IV Defined transactions used for communications between M&CS and PCS
BOS Basic Operating Supplies
BOSS Base Operations Support System
BPA Basic Purchasing Agreement
BPA Blanket Purchase Agreement
BPA Business Process Area
BPA/BOA Blanket Purchase Agreement/Basic Ordering Agreement
BPA-TWG Business Process Area Test Planning Working Group
BPC Budget Project Code
BPC Business Processing Center (known as BSM Production Center until May 2002)
BPE Business Process Engineering
BPI Business Process Improvement
BPIP Business Process Improvement Program (Consumable Items)
BPM Business Process Model
BPN Business Partner Network
BPR Business Process Reengineering
BPS Bits Per Second (measure of transfer speed)
BRAC Base Realignment and Closure
BSC Balanced Scorecard
BSC Binary Synchronous Communication (Protocol)
BSD UNIX
Berkeley System Distribution UNIX (University of California at Berkeley version of UNIX 1980Æs
(paged virtual memory, TCP/IP))
BSI Business System Implementation
BSM Business Systems Modernization (Replaced SAMMS and DISMS)
BSM OLH Business Systems Modernization On Line Help
BSM-E Business System Modernization - Energy
BSMSG Business Systems Modernization Steering Group
BSMWG Business Processing Center Working Group
BSP Business Systems Planning
BSU Business Support Unit (DSIO-U, DSIO-M, & DSIO-J)
BT Bettermen Tool
BTA Business Transformation Agency
BTAM Basic Telecommunications Access Method
BTG Backup Transport Generator
BTW By The Way
BUD Baseline Update Database (DSIO)
BYTE
binary term - in terms of storage a byte holds one character of data. In modern computers a byte
equals 8 bits
C&A Certification and Accreditation
C&F Chill and Freeze
C&T Clothing and Textiles (one of the three commodities managed by DLA Troop Support
C&T AMD C&T Average Monthly Demand
C&T AO C&T Acquisition Objective
C&T PC C&T Procurement Cycle
C&T SALT C&T Supply Administrative Lead Time
C/S Client Server - also known as CS
C/S/A Command/Service/Agency
C/SCS Cost/Schedule Control System
C++ Superset of C (developed primarily by Bjarne Stroustrup, AT&T Bell Laboratories 1986)
C2 (or C2) Command and Control
C3 (or C3) Command, Control, Communications
C3I (or C3I)
Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (renamed ASD NII (Networks and Information
Integration))
C4 (or C4) Command, Control, Communications, and Computers
C4I (or C4I) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence
C4IFTW C4I for the Warrior
C4ISR Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
CA Certificate Authority
CA Certification Authority
CA Certifying Authority
CA Commercial Activities
CAAS Contract Advisory and Assistance Services
CAB Current Awareness Bibliographies
CAC Common Access Card û used for identification, access to buildings and computers
CAD Component Advanced Development
CAD Computer-Aided Design
CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacture
CADESS Computer-Aided Data Exchange Standards and Specifications
CADM C4ISR Core Architecture Data Model
CAE Component Acquisition Executive (DoD)
CAE Computer-Aided Engineering
CAF Contract Audit Follow-up
CAGE Commercial And Government Entity
CAGEC Commercial And Government Entity Code
CAI Computer Assisted Instruction
CAI Critical Application Item
CAIMS Conventional Ammunition Information Management System
CAIV Cost as an Independent Variable
CAL
Client Access Licenses (Microsoft - required for ALL authenticated users, also the use of Windows
2000 authentication is required)
CAL Critical Application List
CALS Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistics Support
CALS Continuous Acquisition and Life-Cycle Support
CAM Communications Access Method
CAM Computer-Aided Manufacturing
CAM Customer Account Manager
CAMIS Commercial Activities Management Information System
CAMT Competency Assessment and Management Tool
CAN Campus Area Network
CANDI Commercial and Non-Developmental Items (COTS + Non-Developmental Items)
CAO Contract Administration Office
CAP
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (DLA EEO Operations Division or
http://www.tricare.osd.mil )
CAP Contract Acquired Property
CAP Contractor Alert Program
CAP Coordinated Acquisition Process
CAP Corrective Action Plan
CAPI Cryptographic Application Program Interface
CAPRS
Contractors Automated Package Request System
CAPSTONE Central Automated Personnel Security Transaction or Notification Exchange
CAR Catalog Action Request
CAR Contracting Acquisition Regulation
CAR Customer Account Representative
CARD Cost Analysis Requirements Document
CARRS Computer Assisted Requisition Review Reentry System
CARTS Customer Assistance and Release Tracking System
CARUS Cost Accounting and Resource Utilization System
CAS Contract Administration Services
CAS Contract Administrative Support
CAS Customer Account Specialists
CAS REIMB Contract Administration Services Reimbursables
CASBIS Contract Administration Small Business Information System
CASE Common Application Service/Support Environment/Elements
CASE Computer-Aided Software Engineering
CASKO Component, Assembly, Ste, Kit and Outfit
CASREP Casualty Report
CASU Cooperative Administrative Support Units
CAT Control and Analysis Tool (created by RG for DLA PM control system)
CAT Crisis Action Team (DLAÆs LRC)
CAT Customer Advocacy Team
CAT-5
Category 5 cable (network cable that supports frequencies up to 100 MHz and speeds up to 100
Mbps)
CaTNP Configuration and Technical Notification Program
CATT Computer Assisted Transportation Terminal (DLA Distribution Kuwait Southeast Asia)
CAV Customer Assistance Visits (DLIS)
CAVE Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering
CBC Connector Building Complex (at DLA Distribution Richmond, VA)
CBCP Certified Business Continuity Planner
CBCP Certified Business Continuity Professional
CBD Commerce Business Daily
CBD Component-Based Development
CBD Corporate Board of Directors
CBE Critical Baseline Engineering
CBI Cargo Booking Information (DSS)
CBI Computer Based Instruction
CBL Commercial Bill of Lading
CBM Core Business Missions (BEA)
CBRNE Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives
CBSE Computer Assisted Systems/Software Engineering
CBT Computer-Based Technology/Training
CBU Commodity Business Unit
CC Common Criteria (IA)
CC Condition Code
CC/S/A Combatant Command/Service/Agency
CCA Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996
CCA Component Cost Analysis
C-CA Clinger-Cohen Act
CCAL Certified Contrator Access List
CCAS Contingency Contract Administration Services
CCAS CRITICOMM Relay Station
CCB Change Control Board
CCB Component Commanders Brief
CCB Configuration Control Board
CCC Command Control Center a.k.a C3
CCCB Corporate Configuration Control Board
CCD Component Control Data (Medical)
CCDDL Consolidated Cataloging Data Distribution List
CCDOC (U.S.) Central Command Deployment and Distributions Operations Center
CCG Central Clearance Group
CCI Controlled Cryptographic Item
CCIR Commander's Critical Information Request
CCIR Commander's Critical Item Review
CCISP Controlled Cryptographic Items Serialization Program
CCITT Consultative Committee on International Telephone and Telegraph
CCM Change Control Management
CCMS Centralized Catalog Management System (DLA Logistics Information Service)
CCN Consolidated Container Number
C-COS Credit Card Ordering System (DLA Troop Support)
CCP Central Control Point
CCP Containerization Consolidation Point
CCR Central Contractor Registration (DLA Logistics Information Service - JECPO is the PM)
CCR Central Contractor Registry
CCR Command Conference Room
CCSD Command Communications Service Designator
CCSS Commodity Command Standard System
CCWG Configuration Control Working Group
CD Compact Disk
CDA Catalog Data Activity
CDA Central Design Activity
CDA Central Design Agency
CDA Component Data Administrator
CDAS Contracting Decision/Analysis Support Program
CDC Child Development Center
CDC Control Data Corporation
CDC Customer/Depot Complaint
CDCP Central Data Collection Point
CDCS Customer Depot Complaint System
CDD Capability Development Document (OASD)
CDD Contract Delivery Date
CDD Corporate Data Dictionary
CDDS Contingency Deployment Database System
CDE Common Desktop Environment
CDIM Continuous Dimension&Wt Area
CDIN CONUS Defense Integrated Network
CDMIA Customer Demand Management Information Application (for Medical, supported by DSIO-M)
CDMS Contracting Data Management System
CDO Compressed Day Off (1 day off every other week by working 8 days @ 9hrs and 1 day @ 8hrs)
CDP Child Development Program
CDR Compact Disk - Recordable
CDR Critical Design Review
CDRL Contract Data Requirements List
CD-ROM Compact Disk-Read Only Memory (holds 650Mb û 1Gb of data)
CD-ROM/XA CD-Rom eXtended Architecture (audio, video, compressed video, & graphics on a CD-ROM)
CDS Cell Directory Service
CDS Corporate Data Sharing Program
CDSE Combat Support Data Environment
CDSS Capacity Decision Support System
CE Concurrent Engineering
CEB Corporate Executive Board
CEBS Commercial Enterprise Business System
CECOM Communications Electronics Command
CECSR Contractor Employee Compensation Review System
CEFMS Corps of Engineers Financial Management System
CENTCOM Central Command
CEO Chief Executive Officer
CERS Carrier Evaluation and Reporting System
CERT Computer Emergency Response Team
CES Core Enterprise Services (OSD - latest Draft GIG ES Implementation Policy)
CES Cost Element Structure
CF/SB Content Filtering/Spam Blocking
CFC Combined Federal Campaign
CFC Combined Forces Command
CFCP Certified Functional Continuity Professional
CFD Conceptual Functional Description
CFE Contractor Furnished Equipment
CFI Contractor Furnished Information
CFI&I Center for Integration & Inter-operability (DISA)
CFJO Concept for Future Joint Operations
CFM Computerized Freight Management
CFO Chief Financial Officer
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CFR Conceptional Functional Requirements
CGA Continuing Governmental Authority
CGDO Computer Generated Delivery Order
CGI Common Gateway Interface
CHEM/POL Chemical/Packaged Oil and Lubricants
CI Chief Information Office at DLA HQ
CI Commercial Item
CI Configuration Item
CI Content Indicator
CI Customer Information
CIAC
Computer Incident Advisory Capability (Department Of Energy -
CIAK Comprehensive Information Assurance Knowledgebase
CIC Command Information Center (July 2002 - established by Ms De Vincentis to support BSM ôgo liveö)
CIC Communications Interface Controller (RF)
CIC Content Indicator Code
CIC Customer Information Center (DLA Document Services)
CIC Customer Interaction Centers
CICA Competition In Contracting Act
CICS Customer Information Control System (transaction processor)
CID Commercial Item Description
CIDB Consumable Item Data Base
CIIC Controlled Inventory Item Code
CIM Computer Integrated Manufacturing
CIM Corporate Information Management
CIM SETA Center for Information Management Systems Engineering and Technical Agency
CIMBASE CIM Functional Improvement Baseline
CIMM Commodity Integrated Material Manager
CIN Cargo Increment Number
CINC Commander in Chief
CINC Commander of a Combatant Command
CINCLANT Commander in Chief, Atlantic Command
CINCPAC Commander in Chief, Pacific Command
CIO Chief Information Officer
CIO, DOD Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense
CIP Channel Interface Processor
CIP Contractor Improvement Program
CIP Critical Infrastructure Protection
CIPIS CIP Integration Staff
CIPLOG CIP for Logistics
CIRS Contractor Inventory Redistribution System
CIRT Computer Incident Response Team
CIS Center for Internet Security
CIS Contract Information System
CISA C4I Integration Support Activity
CISIL Customer Information System for International Logistics
CISP Commercial Item Support Program
CISS Center for Information Systems Security (DOD/DISA)
CIT Consumable Item Transfer
CITA Commercial Industrial Type Activities
CITIS Contractor Integrated Technical Information Service
CITP Consumable Item Transfer Program
CIU Computer Interface Unit
CJCS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
CJCSI Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction
CJCSM Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual
CLF Civilian Labor Force
CLIN Contract Line Item Number
CLNP Connectionless Network Protocol
CLPSC Cooperative Logistics Program Support Code
CLS Contractor Logistics Support
CLSSA Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement
CLWG Corporate Licensing Working Group
CM Configuration Management
CM Cost Monitoring
CM Counterfeit Material
CM/UPS Counterfeit Material/Unauthorized Product Substitution
CMAS Configuration Management Automated System
CMC Plan Change Management & Communication Plan
CMDN Catalog Management Data Notification
CMDR Commander (USN)
CMIS Configuration Management Information System
CMM Capability Maturity Model
CMMC Corporate Materiel Management Center
CMMI Capability Maturity Model Integration
CMO Component Management Offices
CMOS Compatible Metallic Oxide Semiconductor
CMP CIM Management Plan
CMP Configuration Management Plan
CMRP Critical Maintenance Repair Program
CMS Configuration Management System
CMS Content Management System
CNA Computer Network Attack
CND Computer Network Defense
CNDS Computer Network Defense Service
CNDSP Computer Network Defense Service Providers
CNE Certified Network Engineer
CNO Chief of Naval Operations
CNSI Computer Network Systems, Inc
CNWDI Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information
COA Chart of Account
COA Chart of Account (U.S. Bank PowerTrack System Module)
COB Close Of Business
COBOL Common Business-Oriented Language
COC Certificate of Compliance
COC Certificate of Conformance
COCO Contractor Owned Contractor Operated
COCOM Combatant Commander
COCOMO COnstructive COst Model
CODE COmmom Data Environment
CODE Common Operating and Data Environment
CoE Centers of Excellence (J-6)
COE Common Operating Environment
COI Communities Of Interest
COI Critical Operational Issues
COINS Community of Interest Network Services (DISA)
COLA Cost-Of-Living Adjustment
COLAN Central Office Local Area Network
CO-LAN Central Office Local Area Network
COM Component Object Model
COM Computer Output Microfiche
COMALCO Commercial Air Line of Communication
COMINT Communications Intelligence
COMIS Care Of Materiel In Storage (Army)
Comm Commercial
COMM Communications
COMPAD Competition Advocacy Program
COMPASS Contract Management Paperless Automated Support System
COMPUSEC Computer Security
COMRI Communications Routing Identification (pronounced COM- ARE - EYE)
COMSEC Communications Security
COMTEN Front End Communications Processor by NCR
CONOPS Concept of Operations
CONPLAN Contingency Plan
CONS Connection-Oriented Network Service
CONUS Continental United States
COOP Continuity Of Operations Plan
COP Common Operational Picture (JTAV)
CoP Communities of Practice
COPAD Contractor Operated Parts Depot
COPARS Contractor Operated Parts Store
COPO Central Order Processing Office
COPS Commodity-Oriented Procurement System
COQ Cost of Quality
COR Contracting Officers' Representative
CORBA Common Object Request Broker Architecture
CORD Corporate Data Base
CORD Corporate Operations Reference Database
COSACS II Command Security Automated Control System
COSIS Care Of Supplies In Storage
COTR Contracting Officers' Technical Representative
COTS Commercial-Off-The-Shelf
CP Communications Processor
CP5 Crystal Plaza 5 in Crystal City, VA û BSM site
CPA ChairmanÆs Program Assessment
CPAF Cost Plus Award Fee (contract w/TAC)
CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Report System
CPCI Computer Program Configuration Items
CPDB Civilian Personnel Data Bank
CPDF Civilian Personnel Data File
CPF Contingency Planners' Forum
CPF Contractor Performance File
CPFF Cost Plus Fixed Fee
CPFR Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment
CPI Cost Performance Index
CPI Critical Program Information
CPIC Capital Planning and Investment Control
CPMS Contract Property Management System
CPN Contract Payment Notice
CPO Civilian Personnel Office
CPP Central Processing Point
CPR CAC Pin Reset
CPR ChairmanÆs Program Review
CPR Contract Payment and Reporting
CPS Certification Practices Statement
CPS Contractor Profile System
CPS Crime Prevention Survey
CPSR Contractor Procurement System Review
CPSRS Contractor Purchasing System Review System
CPU Central Processing Unit
CQA Contract Quality Assurance
CQAP Contract Quality Assurance Program
CR Change Request
CR Contingency Retention
CR Country Representative
CRA Continuing Resolution Authority
CRAF Civil Air Reserve Air Fleet
CRAF Customer Returns Active File
CRCB Configuration Review and Control Board
CRCF Customer Return Control File
CRD Capstone Requirements Document
CRD Customer Readiness Drivers
CRIC Customer Resource Information Center
CRIF Cargo Routing Identifier File
CRM Customer Relationship Management
CRM Customer Requirements Management
CRMnet Customer Relationship Management on the DLA internal network
CRP Central Receiving Point
CRR Certification Requirements Review
CRS Cataloging Reengineering System
CRSV Cross Reference, Style and Verify (Knowledgeware)
CRT Cathode Ray Tube
CRUD Create, Retrieve, Update and Delete
CRWG Computer Resource Working Group (CALS/EDI)
CS Client Server
CS1 Sensitive Compartmented Information (Security Level)
CS2 Top Secret Information (Security Level)
CS3 Secret Information (Security Level)
CS4 Confidential & Large dollar value assets/resources accounting information
CSA Combat Support Activity
CSA Communication Service Authorization
CSA Configuration Status Accounting
CSAO Customer Support Assistance Office
CSAS Corporate Source Authority System
CSC Communications Systems Command
CSC Computer Sciences Corporation
CSC Computer Software Component
CSC (contÆd) Conveyor System Controller
CSCI Computer Software Configuration Item
CSF Consolidated Subsistence Facility
CSF Critical Success Factor
CSI Cognitive Solutions, Inc
CSI Critical Safety Items
CSO Cognizant Security Office
CSO Command Security Officer
CSO Commercial Security Office
CSO Configuration & Software Optimization
CSO Customer Support Office (personnel servicing)
CSO-C Customer Support Office Columbus
CSO-N Customer Support Office New Cumberland
CSP Central Service Point
CSR Customer Support Representative
CSRB Communications Systems Requirements Board
CSU Computer Software Unit
CSU Customer Service Unit (previously called Civilian Personnel Offices in the field)
CT Cellular Telephone
CTARS CERT Tracking and Review System
CTDF Contract Technical Data File
CTM Contract Termination Module
CTN CALS Test Network
CTO Chief Technical Officer
CTO Commercial Travel Office
CTO Communication Tasking Order (JTF-GNO)
CTOL Cataloging Tools On-Line
CTP Critical Technical Parameter
CTR Conceptual Technical Requirements
CTSD Contract Technical Services Division (part of DISA)
CUA Common User Access
CUB Commanders Update Brief
CUI Character-Based Unit Interface
CUI Controlled Unclassified Information
CUPS Central Unix Print System
CUT Code and Unit Test
CV Commercial Venture
CV Cost Variance
CW Cataloging Workload (DLIS)
CWG Component Working Group
CWT Cataloging Workload Tracking (DLIS inquiry on the web)
CWT Customer Wait Time
CY Calendar Year
D Director, Defense Logistics Agency
D&F Determination and Findings
D/E Data Elements
D7 DISA Enterprise Integration
DA Data Administrator
DA Design Activities
DAA Decision Approval Authority
DAA Designated Approving Authority
DAART Depot Analysis Recap Reset Tool
DAASCACP DLA Transaction Services DAAS Allied Communications Procedures
DAASINQ DLA Transaction Services Defense Automatic Addressing System INQuiry (System)
DAB Defense Acquisition Board
DAC DISA Area Command (renamed on May 3 2000 to Defense Enterprise Computing Center (DECC)
DAC Discretionary Access Controls
DAC-C Defense Area Command Columbus, OH (As of May 3, 2000 replaced by DECC Mechanicsburg)
DACMS DLA-A Contractor Management System
DAC-O Defense Area Command Ogden, UT (As of May 3, 2000 replaced by DECC Ogden)
DACS DAASO Autodin Control System
DADIWG Department of Defense (DOD) Active Directory Working Group
DADMS Defense Mapping Agency Automated Distribution and Management System
DADMS DON Application & Database Management System
DADS DCAS Automated Disposition System-Unify Minicomputer Tier II Application
DAES Defense Acquisition Executive Summary
DAFIF Digital Aeronautical Flight Information Files
DAFIS Departmental Accounting Financial Information System
DAHS DASSO Automated History System
DAIG Department of Defense (DOD) Assistant Inspector General
DAIPC DLA Automation Information Processing Center (now ICP-C)
DAIS DLA Automated Identification Systems
DAISRC DLA Automated Information Systems Review Council
DAL Department of Defense (DOD) Dissemination Authority List
DAMDS Defense Acquisition Management Team
DAMES DLA Transaction Services Automated Message Exchange System
DAMPS DMINS Automated Message Processing System
DAMS Data Analysis Management Support, Minicomputer Tier II Application
DAOL Document Access On-Line
DAPA
Distribution And Pricing Agreement Management System (DSIO-M devel DB = current release of
production Oracle)
DAPPS DLA Automated Project Planning System
DAPSE DOD Automated Program for Shelf Life Extensions
DAR Defense Acquisition Regulation
DARC Defense Acquisition Regulation Council
DARIC Defense Automation Resources Information Center
DARP DAASO ADPE Replacement Program
DARPA Defense Advanced Research and Projects Agency (DOD)
DARS DAAS AUTODIN Replacement System
DARS DoD Architecture Registry System
DARSR DRAS Release Management
DARTT Data At Rest Tiger Team (DISA and J-61)
DAS Data Access Services
DASA AUX DAAS Advanced System Architecture Auxiliary System
DASC275 DASC-DS 275s tracking system for DLAH Forms 275
DASD Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
DASD Direct Access Storage Device
DASO Data Administration and Standardization Office
DASP Data Administration and Standardization Program
DAT Digital Audio Tape
DATATWG Data Access Services Technical Working Group
DAU Defense Acquisition University
DAVA Defense Audio Visual Agency
DAVIS Defense Audio Visual Information System
DAVMP Directorate for Audio Visual Management Policy (OASD)
DAWIA Defense Acquisition Work Force Improvement Act
DAWS Dimension and Weigh System (replaced by ECS in November 1999)
DB Data Base
DB&TR Depot Balance and Transaction Register
DBA Data Base Administrator
DBASE DBase Enterprise Solution (DLA Transaction Services)
DBCR Database Change Request
DBDD Data Base Design Document
DBI DLA Land and Maritime Bidset Interface
DBM Data Base Manager
DBMS Data Base Management System
DBMS Defense Business Management System (Replaced APCAPS, replaced by DCPDS+DCPS)
DBOF Defense Business Operating Funds
DBOF-DSA Defense Business Operations Fund-Defense Services Activity
DBR Detail Billing Record
DBSAE Defense Business Systems Acquisition Executive
DBSMC Defense Business Systems Management Committee
DBU Depot Business Units
DC Distribution Center
DCA DATA-COM Database
DCA Defense Communications Agency
DCAA Defense Contract Audit Agency
DCAP Department of Defense (DOD) Coordinated Acquisition Program
DCAPO DLA Commercial Activity Program Office
DCARS DLA Contract Action Reporting System
DCAS Defense Contract Administration Services
DCASMA Defense Contract Administration Services Management Area
DCASPRO Defense Contract Administration Services Plant Representative Office
DCASR Defense Contract Administration Services Regions
DCCMB DLA Collaborative Configuration Management Board
DCE Distributed Computing Environment
DCI Director Central Intelligence
DCIA Defense Criminal Investigations Activity
DCIO Defense Criminal Investigative Organization
DCIRS DLA Criminal Incident Reporting System (pronounced ædee sirsÆ)
DCIS Defense Criminal Investigative Service
DCM Device Control Module
DCMA Defense Contract Management Agency (replaced DCMC)
DCMAO Defense Contract Management Area Operations
DCMC Defense Contract Management Command (replaced by DCMA)
DCMO Defense Civilian Personnel Management Support Office
DCMO Demilitarization Coding Management Office (DLIS established in Sept 1998)
DCMPRO Defense Contract Management Plant Representative Office
DCMR Defense Contract Management Region
DCN Defense Communications Network
DCN Design Change Notice
DCN DLA Corporate Network
DCO Defense Connect Online (US DOD Defense Information System Agency)
DCO DISUM Control Officer
DCOSS Defense Communications Operations Support System
DCPA Defense Civil Preparedness Agency
DCPDS Defense Civilian Personnel Data System
DCPMSO DLA Production Management Support Office
DCPS Defense Civilian Pay System
DCPSO Defense Civilian Personnel Support Office
DCR Data Cross Reference
DCRL Defense Supply Center (DSC) Contractor Review List
DCRPT DLA Continuity and Recovery Planning Tool
DCS Defense Communications System
DCS Defense Courier Service
DCS Deputy Chief of Staff
DCSAO DLA Customer Supply Assistance Office
DCSC Defense Construction Supply Center (Columbus, OH)
DCSES DLA Commerce Business Daily Synopsis Entry System
DCSLOG Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics
DCSP DSAC Communications Systems Plan
DCSS Defense Commissary Support System (DeCA system)
DCST DLA Contingency Support Team
DCTF Defense COOP and Test Facility
DCTN Defense Commercial Telecommunications Network
DCTS Defense Collaboration Tool Suite
DD Data Dictionary
DDA DoD Data Architecture
DDAM Deputy Director, Acquisition Management Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
DDB Distributed Data Base
DDC Defense Document Center
DDD Database Design Description
DDD Direct Distance Dialing
DDDS Defense Data Dictionary System
DDI Digital Data Interface
DDI Director Defense Information
DDL Design and Development Laboratory (ITAP)
DDM Department of Defense (DOD) Data Model
DDMO Defense Data Management Office (DOD MSA)
DDN Defense Data Network
DDN Defense Digital Network
DDoS Denial of Service
DDoS Distributed
DDR&E Director of Defense Research and Engineering
DDRS Defense Data Repository System/Suite
DDS Data Delivery Service
DDS Defense Distribution System
DDS Department of Defense (DOD) Directives System
DDSM Defense Distinguished Service Medal
DDSP -X Support Office
DDSS DLA Transaction Services Decision Support System
DEBX Department of Defense (DOD) EBusiness eXchange
DEC Digital Equipment Corporation
DECA Defense Commissary Agency
DECC
Defense Enterprise Computing Center (old name was DISA Area Command (DAC) Mechanicsburg,
Ogden, etc.)
DECC Columbus DECC Columbus, OH
DECC
DECC Mechanicsburg, PA
DECC Ogden DECC Ogden, UT
DECC Oklahoma
DECC Oklahoma City, OK
DECC St. Louis DECC St Louis, MO
DECC-D DECC Detachments (known as RSAs prior to May 3, 2000)
DECCO Defense Commercial Communications Office
DEDD Data Element Dictionary
DEERS Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System
DEFCON Defense Readiness Condition
DEIS Defense Energy Information System
DEIS Defense Enterprise Integration Services (DISA)
DELMAR Data Element Management Accountability Reporting System
DELPO Defense Environment Leadership Project Office
DELTA Daily Employee Log of Time and Activity
DELTA Daily Employee Log of Time and Activity
DELTA
DLA Electronic Long Term Arrangements (developed by the DLA Log R&D program, using the ALP
agent architecture)
DEMIL Demilitarization
DEMIS Defense Environmental Management Information System
DEMSA Defense Environmental Management Support Activity
DEOC Defense Equal Opportunity Council
DEPMEDS Deployable Medical Systems
DEPO DLA Environmental Policy Office
Depot Two Dimensional
DEPRA Defense European and Pacific Redistribution Activity
DEPRA Defense Program for Redistribution of Assets
DEPSECDEF Deputy Secretary of Defense
DEPSO Departmental Standardization Office
DERA Defense Environmental Restoration Account
DES Data Encryption Standard (IBM)
DESAAL Data Element Standard Abbreviation and Acronym List
DESAM DLA Enterprise Systems Account Management
DESAMS DLA Enterprise Systems Account Management
DESCIM Defense Environmental Security Corporate Information Manager
DESX DEfense Supply eXpert (https://www.desx.dlis.dla.mil. New name for DESEX)
DEX Direct Exchange
DFAMS Defense Fuels Automated Management System (see FAS)
DFAR Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
DFAS Defense Finance Accounting Service
DFC DLA Finance Center
DFD Data Flow Diagram
DFD DLA Freight Data (DLA Aviation)
DFIP Depot Facility Implementation Plan
DFMSO DLA Functional Management Support Office
DFR Defense Fuel Region
DFSP Defense Fuels Support Points
DFT DLA File Transfer
DFT PIT Distributed File Transfer Polling Interface Task
DFU Demand Forecasting Unit (BSM)
DG Defense Guidance
DGATE Department of Defense (DOD) Gateway Services (DLA Transaction Services)
DGIS DOD Gateway Information System
DGSC Defense General Supply Center (Richmond, VA)
DHA Demand History Allocation
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DI Developmental Item
DI Document Identifier
DIA Defense Intelligence Agency
DIACAP DLA IA Certification and Accreditation Process
DIAP Department of Defense (DOD) Information Assurance Program (PMO is in the Pentagon)
DIAR Defense Information Access Registration
DIAT DSIO-M Information Assurance Team
DIBBS DLA Internet Bid Board System
DIBP Direct Industrial Base Planning
DIC Document Identifier Code
DIC Document Identifier Code
DICOMSS Direct Commissary Support System
DID Data Item Description
DIDB DLA Inventory Data Bank
DIDs Data Item Descriptions
DIDS Defense Integrated Data system
DIEER Department of Defense (DOD) IAVA End-to-End Review
DIELOG DLA Transaction Services Integrated Email Logistics
DIF Defense Industrial Fund
DIF Due-In File
DIFPP Department of Defense (DOD) Industrial Facilities Protection Program
DII Defense Information Infrastructure
DII-COE Defense Information Infrastructure - Common Operating Environment
DIIP Defense Inactive Item Program
DIIVS Defense Intransit Item Visibility System
DILNet DLA Troop Support Inventory Locator Network (www.disc.dla.mil/dilnet)
DIMC Defense Installation Management Center
DIMES DLA Integrated Management Engineering System
DIMHRS Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System
DINET Defense Industrial Network
DINET Defense Integrated Network
DIN-PACS Digital Imaging Network-Picture Archiving and Communications System
DINSO Defense Information Network Services Organization
DIPAC Department of Defense (DOD) Inter-service Procurement Automation Committee
DIPEC Defense Industrial Plant Equipment Center
DIPECAIS Defense Industrial Plant Equipment Center Automated Information System
DIPEF Defense Industrial Plant Equipment Facility
DIPEO Defense Industrial Plant Equipment Office
DIS Defense Information Systems
DIS Distribution Information System (the MIS GUI)
DISA Data Interchange Standards Association, Inc.
DISA Defense Information Systems Agency
DISA CAT Defense Information Systems Agency Customer Advocacy Team
DISA NOC Defense Information Systems Agency Network Operations Center
DISA WESTHEM Defense Information Systems Agency Western Hemisphere Command
DISAP Defense Infrastructure Sector Assurance Plan
DISC DLA Troop Support Defense Industrial Supply Center
DISCO Defense Investigation Service Contractor Office
DISMO Defense Integration Services Management Office (part of DISA)
DISMS Defense Integrated Subsistence Management System
DISMS-TRANS DISMS Transportation Requirements (Vol.3.8)
DISN Defense Information Systems Network
DISN-NT Defense Information System Network - Near Term
DISO Defense Information Services Organization (formerly DITSO)
DISO Defense Installation Support Office
DISO DLA Information Support Office
DISOC DLA Information Support Office Columbus, OH
DISOF DLA Information Support Office Fort Belvoir, VA (May 2000 renamed HQITS)
DISO-U Defense Information Services Organization, Utah
DISP Defense Industrial Security Program
DISPR DLA Information Systems Performance Report
DISSP Defense Information System Security Program
DIST Defense Integration Support Tool
DISUM DLA Information Summaries
DITA Defense Information Technology Agency
DITCO Defense Information Technology Contracting Office
DITPR Department of Defense Information Technology Portfolio Repository
DITSCAP Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DOD)
DITSO Defense Information Technology Services Organization (now called DISO)
DITSO-LSBC DITSO Logistics Systems Business Center
DJAS Defense Joint Accounting System (DFAS system)
DKO Defense Knowledge Online
DKSCAMP DASC System for Control and auto
DLA Defense Logistics Agency
DLA TA DLA Training Application
DLAD Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive
DLAH Defense Logistics Agency Handbook
DLAI Defense Logistics Agency Instruction
DLAM Defense Logistics Agency Manual
DLAMIS DLA Management Information System
DLAMON DLA Performance Monitoring System
DLAMP DLA Mobilization Plan
DLANET DLA Teleprocessing Network
DLAR Defense Logistics Acquisition Regulation
DLIS-T DLIS Directorate of Technology Management
DLL Dynamic Link Library (Windows 3.1)
DLMS Defense Logistics Management System (DOD 4000.25-M)
DLMSO Defense Logistics Management Standards Office
DLOGS DLA Transaction Services Logistics On-Line Gateway System
DLPC DEMIL Life Cycle Planning Center
DLPR Defense Logistics Procurement Regulation
DLR Depot Level Reparables
DLSA Defense Legal Services Agency
DLSC MOD DLSC Modernization (Program under Defense Logistics Information Service)
DLSS Defense Logistics Standard System (forerunners of Electronic Commerce - restructured to ASC X.12)
DLSSO Defense Logistics Standard Systems Office (OSD MSA)
DLT Digital Linear Tape
DM Depot Maintenance
DM Document Management
DMA Defense Mapping Agency (now known as NIMA)
DMA Direct Memory Access (channel)
DMARS DAAS Micro Automated Routing System
DMART DLA Troop Support MARkeTplace
DMC (-C) Defense Mega Center Columbus, OH (renamed DECC Columbus)
DMC (-M) Defense Mega Center Mechanicsburg, PA (renamed DECC Mechanicsburg)
DMC (-O) Defense Mega Center Ogden/Hill AFB, UT(renamed DECC Ogden)
DMC
Defense Megacenter (replaced by the Defense Enterprise Computing Centers (DECC) on May 3,
2000)
DMC Denial Management Code (Distribution Standard System)
DMD Digital Message Device
DMD Distribution Management Division
DMDB Depot Maintenance Data Base
DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center
DME/RO DLA Management Engineering/Research Office
DM-HMMS Depot Maintenance Hazardous Material Management System
DMI Desktop Management Interface
DMID Defense Management Information Database
DMIL Demilitarization
DMINS Distributed Mini Information System
DMLPO DLA Military Personnel Office
DMLS Defense Logistics Information Service Mailing Labels System
DMLSS
Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (Managed in DLA Troop Support and supported by DSIO-
M)
DMMB Defense Materiel Management Board
DMMIS Depot Maintenance Management Information System (USAF)
DMP Data Management Program
DMR Defense Management Review
DMRD Defense Management Report Decision
DMRD 902 Consolidation of Defense Supply Depots
DMRD 902A Consolidation of CDA's into single DSS CDA for Distribution
DMRD 924 Consolidation of ADP Operations and Design Centers
DMRD 925 Select standard system for Distribution within DOD
DMRP Depot Maintenance Resource Planning
DMRS DLA Transaction Services Master Routing System
DMS Data Mass Storage
DMS Defense Message System (replaces AUTODIN)
DMS
Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (for obsolete parts, alternate sourcing, after market sources, and
emulation)
DMS Disk Management System
DMSM Defense Meritorious Service Medal
DMSMS Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages
DMSSC Defense Medical Systems Support Center
DMTF Desktop Management Task Force
DMZ DeMilitarized Zone
DNA Defense Nuclear Agency
DNCC DCTN Network Control Center
DNCS DLA Transaction Services Network Control System
DND Canadian Department of National Defense
DNI Director of National Intelligence
DNMSC DISA Network Modeling and Simulation Center
DNS
Digital Nervous System (describes a network of personal computers that make it easier to obtain and
understand information.)
DNS Domain Name Server
DNS
Domain Name Services (Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Names are
easier to remember than numbers)
DNSO Defense Network Systems Organization
DNSP DAISY National Sales Program
DO Delivery Order
DOC Department of Commerce
DOC Desired Operational Capability
DOC Distributions Operations Center
DOCE Defense Office of Counsel-Europe
DOCID Document Identifier
DOD Department of Defense
DOD Components Unified and Specified Commands, and the Defense Agencies
DODAAC Department of Defense (DOD) Activity Address Code
DODAAD Department of Defense (DOD) Activity Address Directory
DODAF Department of Defense (DOD) Architecture Framework
DODCRA Department of Defense (DOD) Central Referral Activity
DODD Department of Defense (DOD) Directive
DODDS Department of Defense (DOD) Dependent Schools
DODHC Department of Defense (DOD) Hosted Catalog (DLIS-X)
DODI Department of Defense (DOD) Instruction
DODIG Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector General
DODIIS Department of Defense (DOD) Intelligence Information System
DODISS Department of Defense (DOD Index of Specifications and Standards
DODKFL Department of Defense (DOD) Key Facilities List
DODMSS Department of Defense (DOD) Material Support System
DODSSP Department of Defense (DOD) Single Stock Point
DOE Department of Energy
DOIM Directorate Of Information Management (Army)
DOL Department of Labor
DOLI Date Of Last Inventory
DOMS Director Of Military Support
DON Department of the Navy
DOP Date Of Pack
DORAN DLA Operations Research Analysis Network
DORRA DLA Operations Research and Resources Analysis (in Richmond, VA)
DORS Defense Outplacement Referral System
DOS Denial of Service
DOS Department of State
DOS Disk Operating System
DOSM DLA Open Systems Model
DOT Department of Transportation
DOT TSC Department of Transportation, Systems Center
DOT&E Director, Operational Test and Evaluation
DOTLP Doctrine, Organization, Training, Leadership, and Personnel
DOTMLP Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, People
DOTSS DSE Online Support System
DOU Daily Operations Update (J-6)
DP Data Processing
DP03 Determined Promise 03
DPA Delegation of Procurement Authority
DPA Distribution Plan Authorization
DPACS DLA Pre-Award Contracting System
DPACS S9E DLA Pre-Award Contracting System
DPACS/SPS DLA Pre-Award Contracting System/Standard Procurement System
DPACS_JETFORM DPACS printer workload
DPACS-GUI DLA Pre-Award Contracting System Graphical User Interface
DPAS Defense Priorities and Allocation System
DPAS Defense Property Accountability System
DPBX Data Private Branch Exchange
DPDPO DLA Productivity Demonstration Project Office
DPECO Defense Procurement Electronic Commerce Office
DPESO Department of Defense (DOD) Project Engineering Services Office
DPI Data Processing Installation
DPLDC Defense Production & Logistics Data Center
DPMO Defense Productivity Measurement Office
DPMR Department of Defense (DOD) Program Management Review
DPMS Distribution Planning and Management System
DPMSO Defense Production Management Support Office
DPO Distribution Process Owner (USTRANSCOM is the DPO)
DPO-MA Defense Program Office for Mission Assurance
DPP Development Process Plan
DPPDB Digital Point Positioning Data Base
DPPO Defense Priority Placement
DPPO Defense Productivity Program Office
DPR Defense Performance Review
DPR Design Problem Report
DPRO Defense Planning and Resources Board
DPS Decision Profile System
DPS DLA Portfolio System
DPSC DLA Troop Support Defense Personnel Support Center
DPSCAMP DASC System for Control and Automated Management of Paperwork
DPSO Defense Procurement Support Office
DPSO Department of Defense (DOD) Product Standards Office
DPSSO DLA Performance Standards Support Office
DQC Definite Quantity Contract
DQE Data Quality Engineering
DQMSO DLA Quality Assurance Management Support Office
DR Disaster Recovery
DR Disaster Relief
DR WIPT DLA Disaster Recovery Working Integrated Process Team
DRACS Data Retrieval and Control System
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory
DRAMA Data Review, Analysis, and Monitoring Aid
DRB Defense Resource Board
DRC Disaster Recovery Center
DRC DLA Resource Center
DRC Dynamics Research Corporation (EIS contractor)
DRCS DLA Transaction Services Routing Control System Rehosting
DRD Document Release Date
DRDA Distributed Relational Data Access (IBM)
DRDO DLA Research and Development Office
DRI Defense Reform Initiative
DRID Department of Defense (DOD) Reform Initiative Directive
DRIDR Disassembly Receipt Information Data Request
DRII Disaster Recovery Institute International
DRIR Defense Reform Initiative Report
DRIS Defense Regional Inter-service Support
DRIT DTIC Retrieval and Indexing Terminology
DRM Data Resource Management
DRM Disaster Recovery Manual
DRO Disposal Release Order
DROLS Defense RDT&E On-line System
DRP Disaster Recovery Plan
DRPWG Disaster Recovery Planning Working Group
DRRO DLA Referral Review Office
DRS Deficiency Reporting System
DRSCAMP DASC System for Control and Automated Management of Paperwork
DRSN Defense Red Switch Network
DRSO DLA Readiness Support Office
DRT Distribution Review Team
DS Data Stewards (DLA)
DS&FM Directorate of System and Financial Management
DSAA Defense Security Assistance Agency
DSACS Defense Standard Ammunition Computer System
DSAO Defense Studies Analysis Office
DSAR Defense Supply Agency Regulation
DSATS DLA Standard Automated Transportation System
DSAWG
Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Security Accreditation Working Group (DISA, JS, DIA,
NSA, JTF-CND)
DSC Defense Supply Centers
DSCAMP DASC-Z System for Control and Automated Management of Paperwork
DSCS Defense Satellite Communications System
DSD Decision Support Data
DSD Deputy Secretary of Defense
DSDC
Defense Systems Design Center (reorganized into DISO& DSIO: DISO reports to DLA CIO; DSIO
reports to J-64)
DSE Decision Support Environment
DSEO DLA Systems Engineering Office
DSETS DLA Systems Engineering Technical Services
DSF Defense Stock Fund
DSIO Defense Spares Initiatives Office
DSIO DLA Systems Integration Office (formerly DSDC-M/U/J)
DSIO-E DSIO for Energy Systems in Ft Belvoir, VA
DSIO-J DSIO for Logistics Systems BSU in Battle Creek MI (deals with DAISY, FLIS, LIM)
DSIS Distributed Support Information Standard
DSMD Discount Schedule and Marketing Data (GSA)
DSN Data Source Names
DSN Defense Switch Network (DSN Replaced Autovon)
DSNET1
Defense Secure Network 1 - Secret Segment of the Defense Digital Network IS THIS NOW NIPR AND
SIPR NET
DSNET2 Defense Secure Network 2 - Top Secret segment of the Defense Digital Network
DSNET3 Defense Secure Network 3 - SCI segment of the Defense Digital Network
DSO Defense Subsistence Office
DSO Designated Security Officer
DSO Distribution Services Objectives
DSP Data Steward Program Administrator
DSP Defense Standardization Program
DSP
Digital Signal Processing (manipulating analog information (sound or photo) that has been converted
into a digital form).
DSPCO DLA Spare Parts, Pricing and Competition Office
DSPO Department of Defense (DOD) Standardization Program Office
DSREDS Digital Storage and Retrieval Engineering Drawing
DSS Decision Support Software
DSS Decision Support System
DSS Defense Security Service
DSS
DLA Support Services (ICAF, DPAC, Corp Communications, Environment & Safety, Installations, Mgmt
Support, HQC Ops, QOL, Security)
DSSB DLA Systems Software Blueprint
DSSF Defense Subsistence Storage Facility
DSSN Disbursing Station Symbol Number
DSSP Direct Supply Support Point
DSU Digital Service Units
DT IV Desktop IV, PC Contract
DT&E Development, Test and Evaluation
DT&E Director, Test and Evaluation
DT/OT Defense Test and Operational Test
DTA Defense Travel Administration
DTA Defense Travel Administrator
DTAO DoD Technology Analysis Office
DTCI Defense Transportation Coordination Initiative
DTD Development Test Director
DTD Document Type Definition
DTE Data Terminal Equipment
DTIC Defense Technical Information Center
DTICSS Defense Technical Information Center Support System
DTID Disposal Turn-In Document
DTIP Distribution Technology Infusion program
DTIP DLA Telecommunications and Information System Plan
DTIS Defense Technical Integration Services (CIM and SETA)
DTK Dedicated Truck
DTMO DLA Telecommunications Management Office
DTMR Defense Traffic Management Regulation
DTN Data Transmission Network
DTO Defense Technology Objectives
DTP Distributed Transaction Processor
DTP Distribution Training Program
DTPDC Defense Training and Performance Data Center
DTR Defense Transportation Regulation
DTRA Defense Threat Reduction Agency
DTRACS Defense Transportation Reporting And Control System
DTS Defense Transportation System
DTS Defense Travel System
DTSA Defense Technology Security Administration
DTSCAMP DASC System for Control and Automated Management of Paperwork
DTSS DTIC ADPE Time Sharing Service
DTS-W Defense Telecommunications Service - Washington
DTTS Defense Transportation Tracking System
DUN Dial-Up Networking
DUSD Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
DUSD(L&MR) Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Logistics and Material Readiness
DUSD(L) Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Logistics)
DV Vice Director, Defense Logistics Agency
DVAAP Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program
DVAT DLA Vulnerability Assessment Team
DVD Digital Video Disc (4.7GB to 17GB and access rates of 600 KBps to 1.3 MBps)
DVD Direct Vendor Delivery
DVI Digital Video Interactive
DVRS DLA Vendor Rating System
DWCF Defense Working Capital Fund (pronounced D-WICK-IF)
DWSCAMP DASC System for Control and Automated Management of Paperwork
E&T Education and Training
E2E End-to-End
E2E End-to-End Distribution
E2K Exchange 2000
E4 Excellence and Efficiency in an Enriched Environment (TQM)
EA Economic Analysis
EA Enterprise Architect
EA Executive Agent
EACB Enterprise Administration Configuration Board
EACB Enterprise Administration Control Board
EACCB Enterprise Adm Config Cont Bd
EAD Earliest Arrival Date
EAGLE Employee Activity Guide for Labor Entry
EAI Enterprise Architecture Integration (DOD term)
EAM Enterprise Architecture Management
EAP Employee Assistance Program
EAR Export Administration Regulation
EARS ESOC Automated Research System (DLA Transaction Services)
EASY Economic Analysis System
EB Electronic Business
EB/EC Electronic Business/Electronic Commerce (part of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program)
EBB Electronic Bulletin Board
EBF Electronic Business Folder
EBIS Employee Benefits Information System
EBP Enterprise Business Plan
EBS Enterprise Business System
EBS Enterprise Business System (Used to be called BSM, Business System Management)
EBUS E-Business Gateway (DLA Transaction Services)
EC Electronic Commerce
EC Engineering Changes
EC Essentiality Code
EC/EDI Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange
ECA Executive Coordinating Agent
E-CAT Electronic Catalog
ECC EMC Control Center (EMC Corp. deals with information storage/management)
ECC Error Cause Code
ECC Error Classification Code
ECD Estimated Completion Date
ECF Electronic Contract Folder (DLA Land and Maritime)
ECIC Electronic Commerce in Contracting
ECM Enterprise Content Management
ECMP Enterprise Configuration Management Plan
ECP Engineering Change Proposal
ECP Engineering Cost Proposal (BSM)
ECPN Electronic Commerce Processing Node
ECR Embedded Computer Resource
ECRCs
Electronic Commerce Resource Centers (Y2K Compliance Working Group =Johnstown/Scranton, DLA
Information Operations and DLA Transaction Services)
ECS Equipment Control System
EDA Electronic Document Access
EDA/SQL
Enterprise Data Access/Standard Query Language (commercial middleware package from
Information Builders (IDI))
EDASRE Engineering Drawing Automated Storage and Retrieval Equipment
EDC Enterprise Data Center
EDCARS Engineering Data Computer Assisted Retrieval System
EDCARS Engineering Drawing Computer Aided Retrieval System (USAF)
EDD Estimated Delivery Date
EDDS Enhanced DLA Distribution System
EDDSO Enhanced DLA Distribution System Support
EDGAR Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval
EDI Electronic Data Interchange
EDI/LINX Electronic Data Interchange/Logistics information Exchange
EDICT Electronic Data Interchange Catalog Transactions
EDIFACT Electronic Data Interchange for Administration Commerce and Transport
EDIPAS Electronic Data Interchange Pass-Through
EDM Enterprise Data Management
EDMICS Engineering Data Management Information Control System
EDMS Electronic Document Management Service (DLA Document Services)
EDP Emergency Distribution Plan
EDP Executive Development Program
EDRM Enterprise Document and Records Management
EDS Electronic Data Systems
EDS Electronic Document System
EDS European Distribution System
EDSARE Engineering Drawing Automated and Retrieval Equipment
EE External Environment
EEO Equal Employment Office
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
EEOC Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EFT Electronic Funds Transfer
eGPC eGovernment Purchase Card
EIA Electronics Industry Association
EIAC Electronic Information Access Council
EIDE Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics
EIEMA Enterprise Information Environment Mission Area
EIF Electronic Item Folder
EIS Enterprise Information System
EIS Enterprise Software Initiative
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EIS Executive Information System
EIS/MIS Enterprise Information System/Management Information System
EISA Extended Industry Standard Architecture
ELAN Enterprise Local Area Network
ELCONS Electronic Contract System
ELDP Enterprise Leader Development Program
ELG Executive Level Group
ELLIS Enterprise Link Logistics Information Source
EMACS Equipment Management and Control System
E-MAIL Electronic Mail
EMALL Electronic Mall (DOD)
EMASS Enterprise Mission Assurance Support System
EMCP Enterprise Configuration Management Plan
EMM Enhanced Measures of Merit
EMS Enterprise Management Software
EMS Environmental Management Systems
EMSS Employee/Member Self Service
EMSS Environmental Management System Standard (ISO 14001 and Executive Order 13148)
ENA Extended Network Addressing
ENP Exceptions to Normal Processing
EO Equal Opportunity
EO Erasable Optical
EO Executive Order
EOC Enterprise Operations Centers
EOM End of Message
EOM End of Month
EOP End of Period
EOP Executive Office of the President
EOPF Electronic Official Personnel File
EOQ Economic Order Quantity
EOQ End of Quarter
EOW End of Week
EP Environmental Products
EP Environmental Protection
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPC Environmental Pollution Control
EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986
EPG Engineering Process Group
EPM Enterprise Project Management
EPORTAL Enterprise Portal (also known as: eWorkplace)
EPPI Electronic Procurement Program Interface (DLA Land and Maritime)
EPS Enterprise Process Support
EPS Environmental Protection Specialist
EPS Enterprise Process Support (BSM term)
EPSQ Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (background checks for Defense Security Service)
ER Economic Retention
ER Environmental Review
ERA Executive Resources Associates
ERDS Electronic Report and Distribution System
ERL Economic Retention Limit
ERLS Environmental Reporting Logistics System
ERM Energy Resource Management
ERP End of Report Period
ERP Enterprise Resource Planning
ERS Emergency Relocation Sites
ES Enterprise Software
ES Expert System
ESA Emergency Support Automation
ESA Engineering Support Activity
ESA Engineering Support Automation (System) (J-344 is the project sponsor)
ESA Enterprise Software Agreement
ESA Enterprise System Architecture (IBM)
ESB Executive Steering Board
ESC Executive Steering Committee
ESCON Enterprise Systems Connection (architecture (IBM) for data communication w/large computers)
ESD End of Screening Data (for Demil)
ESEX Emergency Supply System
ESF Extended Systems Failure
ESI Enterprise Software Initiative
ESP Emergency Support Program
ESP Employee Suggestion Program
ESP Engineering Support Program
ESP External Service Provider
ESPR Enterprise Software Product Release
ESSD Enterprise Service Support Document
ET Environmental Test
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
ETD Estimated Time of Departure
ETHERNET IEEE 802.3 Baseband Standard LAN Architecture
ETID Electronic Turn In Document
ETN Enterprise Telecommunications Network (upgrade of existing DLA WAN started in early 2002)
ETP Electronic Technical Publications
ETP Enterprise Transition Plan
ETS Education Turnkey Systems
ETS Engineering and Technical Services
ETWG Education and Training Working Group
EU End User
EUC End User Computers
EUCITC End User Computers Information Technology Center
EUCOM European Command
EV Earned Value
EVMS Earned Value Management System
EWF Enterprise Work Flow
EWNA Enterprise-Wide Network Architecture (GNIE)
EWP DLA eWorkplace
Exabyte 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes
EXAMS External Audit Management System
F&ES Fire and Emergency Services
F61 Time Analysis Report
FA Firewall Administrator
FA Functional Analyst
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FAA Foreign Assistance Act
FABEP Field Activity Basic Emergency Plan
FACNET Federal Acquisition Computer Network
FACO Facilities Area Coordinator
FACTS Financial and Air Clearance Transportation System
FADS FMS Automated Data System
FAIR Act Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act of 1998
FAP Family Advocacy Program
FAPM Family Advocacy Program Manager
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation
FAR Field Acquisition Request (Front Door)
FARA Federal Acquisition Reform Act
FAS Fabric Attached Storage
FAS Fiscal Asset Screen
FAS Fuels Automated System (to replace DFAMS)
FAS Functional Alternate Site
FASA Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994
FASI Fleet Automotive Support Initiative
FAST Functional Architecture Strategy Team
FAT First Article Testing
FAX Facsimile
FBL Functional Baseline
FC
Fibre Channel (connects servers to shared storage devices and interconnects storage controllers and
drives).
FCA Functional Configuration Audit
FCC Federal Catalog Committee
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FCC Federal Computer Corporation
FCC Fund Classification Code
FCC Fund Control Cataloging
FCG Foreign Clearance Guide
FCG Freight Classification Guide
FCI Functional Configuration Identification
FCIM Flexible Computer Integrated Manufacturing
FCN Federal Communicators Network (formed in 1996 at VP Al GoreÆs request)
FCS Federal Catalog System
FCSC Federal Conversion Support Center
FD Functional Description
FDA Functional Data Administrator
FDB Functional Description Baseline
FDBA Functional Data Base Administrators
FDDI Fiber Distributed Data Interface (100 Mbps digital data over fiber cable)
FDDI/TP Fiber Distributed Data Interface/Twisted Pair
FDDI-2 Fiber Distributed Data Interface (voice, video, and data)
FDDT Full Duplex Technology (200 Mbps)
FDM Force Deployment Module
FDM Full Description Method
FDT First Destination Transportation
FEA Front End Analysis
FEA Functional Economic Analysis
FED LOG Federal Logistics
FED LOG-CD ROM FEDLOG Data on Compact Disk - Read Only
FEGLI Federal Employment Group Life Insurance
FEHB Federal Employee Health Benefits
FEHBP Fed. Empl.Health Benefits Prog
FEHBP Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
FEI Federal Executive Institute
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEP Flexible Editor Page(s)
FEP Front End Processor
FEPP Foreign Excess Personal Property
FERS Federal Employees Retirement System
FES Factor Evaluation System
FES Fuels Automated System (FAS) Enterprise Server
FES/FAS Front End Screening/Final Asset Screening
FF Freight Forwarder
FF&V Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
FFAVORS Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Order Receipt System
FFC Future Functional Concept (CIM)
FFF Form Fit and Function
FFL Field Functional Laboratory (functional portion of DDL (ITAP))
FFMIA
Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (consists of about 1,700 financial management
requirements)
FFMP Financial Management Modernization Program
FFP Firm-Fixed Price
FFPM Federal Functional Packaging Manager
FFRDC Federally Funded Research and Development Centers
FG Fiscal Guidance
FH Family Housing
FIA Functional Integration Area
FIC Functional Integration Cell
FIIG Federal Item Identification Guide
FIIN Federal Item Identification Number
FILL Fleet Issue Load List
FIND Federal Item Name Directory
FINS Freight Information System
FIP Facility Implementation Plan
FIP Federal Information Processing
FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards
FIRMR Federal Information Resources Management Regulation(s)
FIRTS Fixed Intelligent Remote Terminals
FISA Functional Information Systems Architecture
FISC Fleet Industrial Support Center
FISMA Federal Information Security Management Act
FiST File Sanitization Tool (flash media)
FIST Fire Support Team
FITSAF Federal Information Technology Security Assessment Framework
FL Focused Logistics
FLDN Federal Logistics Data Network
FLDS Federal Logistics Data Services
FLE Future Logistics Enterprise
FLETC Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
FLIP Flight Information Publications
FLIPL Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (DD Form 200)
FLIS Federal Logistics Information System
FLO Foreign Liaison Office
FLOW Focused Logistics Wargame
FLR Focused Logistics Roadmap
FLRA Federal Labor Relations Agency
FLSA Fair Labor Standards Act
FLSA Fair Labor Standards Act
FM Financial Management
FMCP Flash Media Control Program
FMEA Financial Management Enterprise Architecture
FMF Foreign Military Financing
FMFIA Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act
FMMA Flash Media Approval Authority
FMMP Financial Management Modernization Program
FMR Financial Management Regulation
FMR Financial Management Regulation (pronounced FIM ER)
FMS Facility Management System
FMS Foreign Military Sales (J-3/4)
FMSN File Maintenance Sequence Numbers
FMSO Fleet Materiel Support Office
FMSO Foreign Military Sales Order
FMWRC Family, Morale, Welfare & Recreation Command
FO Comptroller (at Headquarters DLA)
FO Financial Officer (Chief)
FO Financial Operations
FOA Field Operating Activity
FOAC Federal Office Automation Center
FOB Free on Board
FOC Final Operational Capability
FOC Full Operational Capability
FOIA Freedom Of Information Act
FOIAEC Freedom Of Information Act Electronic Interchange
FOIT Financial Operations IT
FOLDOC Free On-Line Dictionary Of Computing (one URL is: http://www.nightflight.com/foldoc/ )
FONSI
Finding of No Significant Impact (public document required by the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA))
FOOP Fiber Optic Patch Panel
FOP Facility Operations Personnel
FOR Final Operational Review
FORTRAN FORmula TRANslator
FoS Family of Systems
FOT&E Follow-On Test and Evaluation
FOUO For Official Use Only
FPCon Force Protection Condition
FPDS-NG Federal Procurement Data System - New Generation
FPI Functional Process Improvement
FPIFT/AF Fixed Price Incentive Firm Target/Award Fee
FPKI Federal Public Key Infrastructure
FPL Functional Priority List
FPM Functional Program Manager
FPMR Federal Property Management Regulation
FPOC Functional Point-Of-Contact
FPR Federal Procurement Regulation
FQR Formal Qualification Review
FQT Formal Qualification Team
FRAGO Fragmentary Order
FRD Formerly Restricted Data
FRD Functional Requirements Document
FRG Family Readiness Group
FRM Functional Requirements Manager
FRT Functional Review Team
FSC Federal Supply Class
FSC Fork Truck System Controller
FSC Functional Steering Committee
FSCAP Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Parts
FSG Federal Supply Group
FSI Financial Statements
FSO Field Security Operations (DISA)
FSSP Fuel System Supply Point (Army)
FT Functional Test
FT&E Functional Testing and Evaluation
FT1 Fractional T-1 circuit
FTAM File Transfer Access and Management
FTE Full Time Equivalent (personnel)
FTP File Transfer Protocol
FTS Federal Telecomunications Services
FTS Federal Telecomunications System
FTS2000 Federal Telecommunications System-Year 2000
FWP Federal WomenÆs Program
FY Fiscal Year
FYDP Future Years Defense Program
G&A General and Administrative
G&PM Guidance & Policy Memorandum
GA Grant Aid
GACs Geographical Area Codes
GAL Global Address List (Microsoft Exchange)
GAO Government Accountability Office
GATEC Government Acquisition Through Electronic Commerce
GATM Global Air Traffic Management
GB Gigabyte (2 to the 30th power or 1,073,741,824 bytes. One gigabyte is equal to 1,024 megabytes)
GBL Government Bill of Lading
Gbps Gigabits per second. A gigabit equals 1,000,000,000 bits (one billion bits)
GCCS Global Command and Control System
GCSS Global Combat Support System (to achieve cross-functional information interoperability)
GDMS Global Data Management System
GDS Global Directory Service
GEM Generalized Emulation of Microcircuits
GEM Global Email
GEOINT Geospatial Intelligence
GES GIG Enterprise Services (OSD - also abbreviated GIG ES)
GFE Government Furnished Equipment
GFI Government Furnished Information
GFM
Global Freight Management (DLA Transaction Services - normally seen as GFM/FACTS or
DFAS/GFM/FACTS)
GFM Government Furnished Materiel
GIAC Global Information Assurance Certification
GIDEP
Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (cooperative government/industry activity to reduce
expenditures of resources)
GIDM Governmant/Industry Data Mart
GIF Graphic Interchange Format
GIG Global Information Grid û (replaced the GNIE October 1999) û an extension to the DII COE
GIG ES GIG Enterprise Services
Gigabyte 1,073,741,824 bytes equal to 1,024 megabytes (one billion plus bits of data)
GIG-BE Global Information Grid - Bandwidth Expansion
GILS Government Information Locator Service
GIM Gaining Item Manager
GIM Gradient Inventory Model
GIRDER Government/Industry Reference Data Edit and Review
GISR Government Information Security Reform
GISRA Government Information Security Reform Act of 2000
GITSB Government Information Technology Services Board (Est. 7/96 Exec Order 13011)
GL Government Liquidation
GMPA General Material and Petroleum Activity
GNIE Global Networked Information Enterprise û (GIG replaced the GNIE in October 1999)
GNOSC Global Network Operations and Security Center (DISA's)
GOCARE
Government Cargo Recovery Effort (ProgMgr - Military Surface Deployment and Distribution (SDDC),
Fort Eustis, VA )
GOGO Government Owned-Government Operated
GOSG General Officer Steering Group
GOSIP Government Open Systems Interconnect Profile
GOTS Government-Off-The-Shelf
GPEA Government Paperwork Elimination Act - 1998
GPO Government Printing Office
GPRA Government Performance and Results Act of 1993
GPS Global Positioning System
GRPA Government Performance and Results Act
GSA General Services Administration
GSP Global Stock Positioning
GT Guaranteed Traffic Program
GTN Global Transportation Network
GTSI Government Technologies Services Inc.
GUI Graphical User Interface
HA Humanitarian Aid
HAC House Appropriations Committee
HACMP High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing
HASC House Armed Services Committee
HazCom Hazard Communications
HAZMAT Hazardous Materiel
HBSS Host-Based Security System
HC Human Capital
HCA Head of Contracting Activity
HCC Hazardous Characteristics Code (HMIS related)
HDIFC Hart Dole Inouye Federal Center (Battle Creek)
HDR Humanitarian Daily Ration
HEI Harnischfeger Engineers, Inc (contractor for CSF)
HERS
Headquarters Electronic Request Service (used by HQC customers to order facility and
administrative support products/services)
HHT Hand Held Terminals (Radio Frequency)
HL7 Health Level Seven
HM/HW Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste
HMAC Hashed Message Authentication Code
HMIC Hazardous Materials Information Code
HMIRS Hazardous Material Information Resource System
HMIS Hazardous Materials Information System (transferred to DSIO-UE Nov 1999)
HMMIN Hazardous Materials Minimization Program
HMMWV High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) Program (US Army and DDRT)
HN Host Nation
HNS Host Nation Support
HP Hewlett-Packard
HP/UX Hewlett-Packard/UNIX
HPW High Powered Workstation
HQ Headquarters
HQ ITS Headquarters Information Technology Services
HQC Headquarters Complex (the Andrew T. McNamara Building, Fort Belvoir, VA)
HQIO Headquarters Information Officer
HQITS HQ Information Technology Services (prior to May 2000 was known as DISOF)
HR Human Resources
HRD Human Resource Development
HRE Hotline Response Environment
HRM Human Resource Management
HRMIE Human Resources Management Intelligent Environment
HRO Hotline Response Operations
HROC Human Resources Operations Center
HSSI High-Speed Serial Interface (links to routers in LANs)
HTIS Hazardous Technical Information Services
HTML HyperText Mark-up Language (HTML is a specific application of the meta-language SGML)
HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol
HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer
https: Secure HyperText Transfer Protocol
Humvee High-Mobility Multipurpose Whelled Vehicle
HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
HW Hardware
HWBOSS Hazardous Waste Base Operating Support System (DLA Disposition Services)
I&A Identification and Authentication
I&RTS Integration & RunTime Specifications (DISA DII COE term)
I&S Interchangeable and Substitute (DSS)
I&S Issuable and Substitutable (I&S)
I/O Input/Output
I/VN Inspection Verification Notice
IA Issuing Authority
IA Information Assurance
IA-64 Intel Architecture-64 û the new Merced chip technology (500-1000MHz)
IAI Information Assurance Initiatives
IAM Information Assurance Manager
IAO Information Assurance Officer
IAP Information Assurance Process
IAPR IA Performance Review
IAPR IA Program Reviews
I-ARB Integrated Acquisition Review Board
IARR Information Assurance Readiness Review
IASE IA Support Environment (DISA)
IATAC Information Assurance Technology Analysis Center
IATF Information Assurance Technical Framework (IA tutorials and guidance)
IATO Interim Authority to Operate
IAVA Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert
IAVB Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletin
IAVM IA Vulnerability Management
IAW In Accordance With
IAWG Information Assurance Working Group
IBM International Business Machines
IBMS Industrial Base Management System
IBS Interfund Billing System
IC Integrated Circuit
IC Intelligence Community
IC Internet Council (Replaced by the EIAC on 6/14/2007)
ICAF Industrial College of the Armed Forces
ICAS Integrated Contract Administration Support program
I-CASE Integrated Computer-Aided Software Engineering (DOD)
ICC Injury Compensation Center - For DLA employees: (866) 737-9724
ICC Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC Inventory Category Code (DSS)
ICD Initial Capabilities Document
ICE Independent Cost Estimate
ICE Interactive Customer Evaluation (online DoD customer Card System)
ICE Report Inventory Control Effectiveness Report
ICIS Integrated Consumable Item Support
ICIS Model Integrated Consumable Item Support Model
ICOD/SD Inventory Cut Off Date/Start Date (DSS)
ICP Inventory Control Point
ICs Implementation Conventions
ICSS Integrated Customer Support Structure
ICSSL Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List
ICST Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology
ICT Integrated Customer Team
IDC International Data Corporation
IDC
Internet Database Connector (contains needed information to connect to appropriate ODBC data
sources to execute SQL statements)
IDD Interface Design Document
IDE Integrated Data Environment
IDE Integrated Drive Electronics (An IDE interface is an interface for mass storage devices)
IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics
IDEAL 4GL SW development tool. Supported by Computer Associates
IDEAL Initiating, Diagnosing, Establishing, Acting and Leveraging
IDEF Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing Definition
IDEF Integrated DEFinition (CIM)
IDEFIX Integrated Definition for Information Modeling
IDIQ Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
iDLC Internet Development Life Cycle
IDN Integrated Digital Network
IDNX Integrated Digital Network exchange
IDOC Interface Document
IDP Individual Development Plan
IDPO Indefinite Delivery Purchase Order
IDS Integrated Digital System
IDS Intrusion Detection System
IDT Inter Depot Transport
IDVM Integrated Data over Voice Multiplexer
IE Information Engineering
IEC International Electrotechnical Committee (http://www.iec.ch/)
IEC Item Entry control
IED Improvised Explosive Device
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IEF Information Engineering Facility
IEP Independent Evaluation Plan
IER Independent Evaluation Report
IER Information Exchange Requirement (OSD)
IERL Inventory Evaluation and Research Lists
IETF Internet Engineering Task Force
IETM Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (DLA Document Services)
IFB Invitation For Bid
IFR Infrared
IFSM Integrated Facilities System (Mini/Micro)
IG Inspector General
IGC Integrated Data Environment Global Transportation Network Convergence
IGCE Independent Government Cost Estimate
IGOR Inter-Governmental Online Registration
IHX International Heavyweight Express
IIPT Integrated Product Team (BSM)
IIS Internet Information Server (Microsoft's Web server that runs on Windows NT platforms)
ILA Intratheater Lift Analysis
ILCO International Logistics Control Office
ILCS International Logistics Communications Systems
ILS Integrated Logistics Support
ILSM Integrated Logistic Support Management (CALS/EDI)
ILSMT Integrated Logistic Support Management Team (CALS/EDI)
IM Information Management
IM Information Manager
IM Integration Manager (DISA term)
IM Item Manager
IM/IT Information Management/Information Technology (DOD)
IMBC Inventory Management Bar Coding
IMC Integrated Material Complex
IMCO Information Management Control Office
IME Information Management Equipment
IMET International Military Education and Training
IMM Integrated Materiel Management
IMMC Integrated Materiel Management Committee
IMP Information Management Plan
IMPAC International Merchants Purchase Agreement Card
IMR Item Maintenance Record (DSS)
IMR Internal Management Request
IMS Interstate Milk Shippers
IMSP Inventory Management and Stock Positioning
INFOCON Information Operations Condition
INFOSEC Information Security
INLOAD Term for rewarehousing - move outlining into main warehouse
INMARSAT International Maritime Satellite Organization
INSCO Intelligence and Security Command
INV Inspection Verification
INX Information Exchange
IO Information Operations
IOC Initial Operating Capability
IOS Initial Operating Site
IOT Initial Operational Test
IOT&E Initial Operational Test and Evaluation
IOU Input/Output Unit
IP Internal Process
IP Internet Protocol
IPC Information Processing Center
IPCC Information Processing Center, Columbus (OH)
IPCO Information Processing Center, Ogden (UT)
IPCR Information Processing Center, Richmond (VA)
IPE Industrial Plant Equipment
IPG Issue Priority Group
IPG I Issue Priority Group One
IPG II Issue Priority Group Two
IPG III Issue Priority Group Three
IPL Initial Program Load
IPL Integrated Priority List
IPP Industrial Preparedness planning
IPPD Integrated Product and Process Development
IPR In Process Review
IPR In-Progress Review
IPR IP Router
IPRNet Internet Protocol Router Network
IPT Integrated Process Team
IPT Integrated Product Team
IPV Industrial Prime Vendor
IPV GENII Prime Vendor Generation II
IQUE In-Plant Quality Evaluation
IR Incident Report
IR Incident Response
IR Infrared
IR/PMR Information Resources Procurement and Management Review
IRA Item Reduction Activity
IRB Institutional Review Board
IRB Investment Review Board
IRIS Interrogation Requirements Information System
IRM Information Resources Management
IRMC Information Resources Management College
IRP Inventory Reduction Plan
IRP IRRD Print Request
IRPMR Information Resources Procurement and Management Review
IRRD Issue Release/Receipt Document
IRS Interface Requirements Specification
IRT Initial Response Team
IRT Intelligent Remote Terminal
IRT Intrusion Resolution Team
IRWSC Item Reduction Web Site Capability
IS Information Services
IS Information Systems
IS International Standards
ISA Implementation Support Agreement
ISA Industry Standard Architecture
ISA Installation Supply Account
ISA International Standardization Agreement
ISA Interservice Support Agreement
ISA Item Standardization Application
ISAC Identified Secondary Address Code
ISACS Intersystems Application Communication Services
ISB Inventory Summary Balance (DSS)
ISC Information Service Center
ISC Information Systems Command (Army)
ISC Inter-service Support Coordinator
ISC Item Standardization Code
ISCP Investment Scoring Criteria Process
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
ISF Inventory Schedule File
ISG Infrastructure Steering Group
ISIS Item Standardization Information System
ISM Interactive Solutions Manager
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ISP Information Strategy Planning
ISP Integrated Support Plan
ISP Internet Service Provider
ISPF Interactive Support Productivity Facility
ISR Internal Support Review
ISSA Information Superiority Situational Awareness
ISSA Inter-Service Support Agreement
ISSM Information Systems Security Manager
ISSO Information Systems Security Officer
IST Integrated Supplier Team
ISV Independent Software Vendor
ISV-C In-Storage Visibility of Consumables
IT Information Technology
IT Intelligent Terminal
IT PMWG IT Performance Measurement Working Group
ITA Information Technology Architecture
ITABBS Information Technology Acquisition Bulletin Board System (used by DITCO)
ITAM Information Technology Asset Management
ITAP Integrated Technical Applications Program
ITAR International Traffic in Arms Regulations
ITCR Information Technology Change Request https://hqcnet.hq.dla.mil/j-6/j-64/j-6431/j-6431_home.asp
ITER IT Execution Report
ITF Integrated Test Facility
ITG Interface Test Group
ITI Information Technology Infrastructure
ITIL IT Infrastructure Library
ITIM Information Technology Investment Management (GAO)
ITMFB IT Management Functional Board (DOD)
ITMRA Information Technology Management Reform Act (1996) aka the Clinger-Cohen Act
ITMT Information Technology Management Team
ITPB Information Technology Planning Board
ITPCG (DLA) Information Technology Policy Coordinating Group
ITR Information Tours & Referral
ITRB Information Technology Review Board
ITSDN Integrated Tactical-Strategic Data Network (part of DISN)
ITSG Information Technology Standards Guidance
ITU-T International Technical Union - Technical
ITV In-Transit Visibility
IV&V Independent Verification and Validation (part of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program)
IVN Inspection Verification Notice
IVRS Interactive Voice Response System
IWS Information Workspace
J-1 DLA Human Resources
J-1 DLA Human Resources Services
J-3 DLA Central
J-3 DLA Europe and Africa
J-3 DLA Logistics Operations
J-3 DLA Pacific
J-5 DLA Strategic Plans and Policy
J-6 DLA Information Operations
J-6 DLA Information Operations Europe & Africa
J-6 DLA Information Operations Central
J-6 DLA Information Operations Pacific
J-7 DLA Acquisition
J-8 DLA Finance
J-9 DLA Joint Reserve Force
JAD Joint Application Design
JAMS Java Automated Manifest System (DSS)
JARS Job Accounting and Reporting System
JCALS Joint Computer-Aided Acquisition And Logistic Support
JCG-CE Joint Commanders Group for Communications Electronics
JCL Job Control Language
JCMC Joint Crisis Management Capability
JCONOP Joint Concept of Operations
JCS Joint Chiefs of Staff
JCSC Joint (C4ISR) System Architecture
JCSG Joint Cross Service Group
JDBC Java Database Connectivity
JECP Joint Electronic Commerce Program
JECPO Joint Electronic Commerce Program Office
JEDMICS Joint Engineering Data Management Information Control System
JEMM Joint Environmental Material Management System ((DLA Disposition) for hazardous material)
JER Joint Ethics Regulation
JES2 Job Entry Subsystem 2
JETDS Joint Electronics Type Designator System
JFA Joint Frequency Allocation (number) (Radio Frequency )
JFCOM Joint Forces Command (previously known as ACOM (Atlantic Command))
JFIPT Joint Functional In-Process Team
JIDS Joint Intrusion Detection System
JIEO Joint Interoperability Engineering Office
JILSMT Joint Integrated Logistics Support Management Team
JILSP Joint Integrated Logistics Support Plan
JIRSG Joint Inter-service Regional Support Group
JIS Joint Interconnection Site (JIS)
JIT Just-In-Time
JITC Joint Interoperability Technology Center (falls under JIEO)
JITC Joint Interoperability Test Command (DISA)
JL ACTD Joint Logistics Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration
JLB Joint Logistics Board
JLG Joint Logistics Group
JLIA Joint Logistics Information Architecture
JLOTS Joint Logistics Over the Shore
JLRC Joint Logistics Readiness Center
JLSC Joint Logistics Systems Center
JLWI Joint Logistics Warfighting Initiative
JMET Joint Mission Essential Task
JMRR Joint Monthly Readiness Review
JMTK Joint Mapping Tool Kit
JOA Job Opportunity Announcement
JOA Joint Operational Architecture
JOPES Joint Operations Planning and Execution System
JPAV Joint Personnel Asset Visibility
JPEC Joint Planning & Execution Community
JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group
JPIWG Joint Physical Inventory Working Group
JPO-STC Joint Program Office - Special Technology Countermeasures
JPO-STC Joint Program Office for Special Technology Countermeasures
JROC Joint Required Operations Capability
JROC Joint Requirements Oversight Council
JRSOI Joint Reception, Staging Onward Movement and Integration
JS Joint Staff
JSAM Joint Service Achievement Medal
JSCM Joint Service Commendation Medal
JSIMS Joint Simulation and Modeling System
JSLIST Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology
JSOTF Joint Special Operations Task Force
JT LOGC2 Joint Theater Logistics Command and Control
JTA Joint Technical Architecture (usually seen as DOD JTA)
JTADG JTA Development Group
JTAV Joint Total Asset Visibility (OSD program)
JTF Joint Task Force
JTF-CNO Joint Task Force - Chief of Naval Operations
JTF-CNO Joint Task Force - Computer Network Operations
JTF-GNO Joint Task Force-Global Network Operations
JTIDS Joint Tactical Information Distribution System
JTR Joint Travel Regulation
JTRS Joint Tactical Radio System
JV Joint Vision
JV 2010 Joint Vision 2010 - how we will fight in the year 2010
JWARS Joint Warfare Simulation System
JWCA Joint Warfighting Capability Assessment
JWG Joint Working Group
JWG Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System
JWID Joint Warrior Interoperability Demonstration
JWOD
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program (gives persons with severe disabilities the chance to provide services
to the Federal Government)
JWRAC Joint Web Risk Assessment Cell
KB Kilobyte (data storage = 1,024 bytes; data transfer rates = 1,000 bytes)
Kbps Kilobits Per Second
KM Knowledge Management
KMI Key Management Infrastructure
KMS Key Management Server
KO Contracting Officer (the US Military uses CO for Commanding Officer)
KPA Key Process Area
KPI Key Performance Indicator
KPP Key Performance Parameter (OSD)
KRA Key Recovery Agent
KT&T Knowledge Transfer and Training
L&P Labor and Production
LAC Local Area Controller (for the Mechanicsburg AGV)
LAC Location Activity Code
LAD Latest Arrival Date
LAD Local Access Database
LAN Local Area Network
LAPERS Labor and Production Effectiveness Reporting System
LARS Location Audit Report Survey
LBS&TD eLogistics Business Systems and Technology Development
LBSCS Logistics Business Systems Corporate Strategy
LBSP Logistics Business Strategic Plan
LCAC Landing Craft Air Cushion
LCAG Logistics CIM Advisory Group
LCCB Local Configuration Control Board
LCCE Life Cycle Cost Estimate
LCIIO Life Cycle Information Integration Office
LCIM Logistics Corporate Information Management
LCL Life Cycle Logistics
LCM Life Cycle Management
LCM Logistics Community Manager
LCMIS Logistics Corporate Information Management System
LCS Litton Computer Services
LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
LDG Logistics Data Gateway
LEAD Letterkenny Army Depot
LEM Logistics Element Manager
LES Logistics Enterprise Support
LESO Land Earth Station Operators
LESO Law Enforcement Support Office
LGN Logistics Gateway Network
LGN(N) Logistics Gateway Network (Node)
LIA Logistics Integration Agency (Army)
LIB Logistics Information Board
LIDS Laboratory Integrated Distribution System (DLA Land and Maritime)
LIDS Logistics Information Data Services
LIF Logistics Information File (USA)
LIF Logistics Intelligence File
LIM Logistics Information Management
LIM Losing Item Manager
LIM Specs Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification
LIMDIS Limited Dissemination
LINK Logistics Information NetworK (DLA Logistics Information Service)
LINX Logistics Information Exchange
LIPS Logistics Information Processing System
LISI Levels of Information Systems Interoperability
LISS Logistics Interim Standard System
LM Logical Model
LMARS Logistics Metric Analysis Reporting System
LMCC Logistics Movement Control Center (Camp Lejeune NC)
LMER Labor Management Employee Relations
LMI Logistics Management Institute
LMP-09 Lumber, Millwork, and Plywood
LMR Land Mobile Radio
LMS Learning Management System
LMS Logistics Management System
LMSR Large Medium Speed Roll-on Roll-Off Ships
LO Logistics Operations
LOA Letter of Offer and Acceptance
LOA Line of Accounting
LOC Logistics Operations Center (previously, the LRC)
LOCAPIRS Lines Of Code And Program Inventory Reporting System
LOG Logistics
LOGAIR Logistics Airlift
LOGAR Logistic Area
LOGDESMAP Logistics Data Element Standardization and Management Program (DOD 4000.25-13-M)
LOGMARS Logistics Marking and Reading System
LOGMARS Logistics Marking System
LOGPRO Logistics Production System
LOGRUN Logistics Remote Users Network
LOGSA Logistics Support Activity
LOI Letters Of Investigation
LOLA 97 Logistics On-Line Access 97 ((DLA Logistics Information Service)
LOPS Logistics Operating Principles
LOTS Logistics On-Line Tracking System
Lower Tier WCS for the DSS
LPAR
Logical Partition (Mainframe - each LPAR acts an independent logical system, allowing multiple
copies of an OS on one box)
LPCCC Logistics Pre-Command Course ( DLA Distribution)
LR Logistics Reassignment
LR Long Range
LRA Local Registration Authority
LRC Lessor Regional Contingencies
LRC Logistics Readiness Center (Replaced by the LOC, above)
LRC Logistics Response Cell (DLA)
LRIP Low-Rate Initial Production
LRT Laser Radio Terminal (Symbol RF)
LRT Logistics Response Time
LSA Lead Standardization Activity
LSAR Logistics Support Analysis Record
LSBC Logistics Systems Business Center
LSD Landing Ship Dock
LSIS Logistics Standard Information System
LSMP Logistics systems Modernization program
LSS Lean Six Sigma
LTC Long Term Contracts
LTL Less-than-truckload
LU Logical Unit
M&S Modeling and Simulation
M&CS Management and Control System
M&F Missions and Functions
M&R Monitoring and Reporting
MA Management Approach
MAA Mission Area Analysis
MAAD Mission Assurance Asset Database
MAAG Military Assistance Advisory Group
MAC Media Access Control - a unique address associated with an Ethernet card.
MAC Message Authentication Code
MAC Military Airlift Command
MAC Mission Assurance Category
MADPR Minimum Acceptable Operations Performance Requirements
MADS Message Accountability Delivery System (host to host data transfer)
MAIS Major Automated Information System
MAISRC Major Automated Information System Review Council
MAJCOM Major Command (USAF)
MALT Medical Automated Long Term (DLA Troop Support)
MAMS Media Asset Management System
MAN Metropolitan Area Network
MANTIS Multi-Adaptable Night Tactical Imaging System
MAOPR Minimal Acceptable Operational Performance Report
MAP Methods and Approach Plan (BSM testing method)
MAP Military Assistance Program
MAPAC Military Assistance Program Address Codes
MAPAD Military Assistance Program Address Directory (DOD 4000.25-8-M)
MAPAF Military Assistance Program Address File
MAPGA Military Assistance Program Grant Aid
MAPI
Messaging Application Programming Interface (set of interfaces used to develop programs with
email capabilities and functions)
MARD Mission Analysis and Requirements Document
MAS Military Agency for Standardization
MAS Multiple Award Schedules
MASCIPE Maintenance And Storage of Industrial Plant Equipment
MASS Maximum Availability and Support Subsystem
MATCOM2 Materials, Communications, and Computers, Inc
MAUC Material Acquisition Unit Cost
Mb Megabit (data storage = 1,024 kilobits, data transfer rates = one million bits)
MB Megabyte (1,000,000 or 1,048,576 bytes, depending on the context)
MBCP Master Business Continuity Professional
Mbps Megabits Per Second û data transfer rate of one million bits per second
MC Mission-Critical information system
MC/ME Mission-Critical/Mission-Essential information system
MCA Military Coordinating Activity
MCAS Marine Corps Air Station
MCD Mobile Communication Devices
McDID Metrics and Controls for Defense in Depth
MCDN Marine Corps Data Network
MCEB Military Communications-Electronics
MCG&I Mapping, Charting, Geodesy, & Imagery (COE Common Support Apps)
MCN Management Control Number (a quasi-NSN)
MCO Marine Corps Order
MCRD Master Cross Reference Data
MCSE Microsoft Certified System Engineers
MCW/LRP Meal, Cold Weather/Food Packet, Long Range Patrol (DLA Troop Support)
MD Management Data
MD Multi Daily
MDA Milestone Decision Authority
MDAP Major Defense Acquisition Program
MDCPDS Modern Defense Civilian Personnel Data System
MDF Mutual Data File
MDI&S Management Data Interchangeability and Substitutability
MDM Methods Delivery Manager (BSM)
MDO Maxflex Day Off (1 day off every other week by working 8 days @ 9hrs and 1 day @ 8hrs)
MDT Mandatory Data to Transportation
MDT Mobile Data Terminal
MDW Military District of Washington
MDWL Missing Data Work List
ME Mission-Essential information system
MEDALOC Medical Air Lines of Communication
MEDALS Military Engineering Data Asset Locator System (DLIS Battle Creek)
MEDCAT Medical Catalog
MEF Mission Essential Function
Megabyte 1 million (1,048,576) bytes
MEI Major End Items
MENS Mission Element Need Statement
MEO Most Efficient Organization
MET Mission Essential Task
METADATA Data about data
MEUPack Marine Expeditionary Unit Packs
MFH Military Family Housing
MFR Memorandum For Record
Mgps Megabits Per Second
MH Material Handling
MHCS Materiel Handling Control System (HEI for CSF)
MHE Materiel Handling Equipment
MHz Megahertz. (one MHz represents one million cycles per second)
MICAP Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts
MICAPS Mission Impaired Capabilities
MID Management Initiative Decision
MIDTIER Mid-Tier Server (generally running either UNIX or Sun Operating System)
MIF Metadata Interchange Format
MILCON Military Construction
MILDEP Military Department
MILNET Military Network, Unclassified portion of the DDN
MILRI Military Routing Identifier
MILS Military Logistics Systems
MILS/MOV Military Interfund Billing/Material Obligation Validation
MILSBILLS Military Standard Billing System (DOD 4000.25-7-M)
MILSCAP Military Standard Contract Administration Procedures (DOD 4000.25-5-M)
MILSINQ MILLSBILLS Inquiry
MILSPETS Military Standard Petroleum System
MILSTAMP Military Standard Transportation and Movement Procedures (DOD 4500.32-R)
MILSTEP Military Supply & Transportation Evaluation Procedures (DOD 4000.25-3-M)
MILSTRAP Military Standard Transaction Reporting and Accounting Procedures (DOD 4000.25-2-M)
MILSTRIP Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (DOD 4000.25-1-M)
MILSVC Military Service
MILSVCS Military Services
milXML Military Extensible Markup Language
MIME Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions
MIOS Maintain Item Of Supply ((DLA Logistics Information Service)
MIP Model Installation Program
MIPA Multifunctional Information Processing Activity (US Army)
MIPR Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (DD form 448)
MIPS Million Instructions Per Second
MIRT Mobile Intelligent Remote Terminals
MIS Management Information System
MIS MOD Miscellaneous Modernization
MIT Manufacturing Industrial Technology
MLI/CCLI Munitions List Items and Commerce Control List Items
MLS Map Locator System
MLSA Mutual Logistics Support Agreement
MMAC Multi Media Access Center
MMB Materiel Management Board
MMCP Map Mission COTS Program
MMCR Milatry Manpower Change Request
MMHS Mechanized Material Handling System
MMS Memory Management Software
MMSS Material Management Standards System
MMSS Multi Machine Scheduler (SIMA)
MNIC Manager Notification Information Code
MNS Mission Needs Statement
MOA Memorandum of Agreement
MOCAS Mechanized On-Line Contracting Administration Services
MODELS Modernization of the Defense Logistics Standard Information System
MOE Major Organization Entity
MOEs Measures of Effectiveness
MOM Microsoft Operations Manager
MOMS Modular Order Management System
MOOTW Military Operations Other Than War
MOP Memorandums of Policy (OSD)
MOP Monthly Obligation Plan
MOPs Measures of Performance
MOPS Memorandum Of Policy
MOPS Military On-Line Personnel System
MORDS Mechanization Of Reports Distribution System
MOTAM DSAC-H Telecommunications and Access Method
MOU Memorandum Of Understanding
MOV Mac Order Violation (SAS program that runs quarterly)
MOV Material Obligation Validation
MOWASP Mechanization Of Warehousing And Shipment Processing (USMC)
MP Management Plan
MPC Material Processing Center (DLA Distribution)
MPCAG Military Parts Control Advisory Group
MPCASS Modernized Parts Control Automated Support System
MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group
MPOA Multiprotocol Over ATM
MPP Massively Pallet Processing System (ARPA)
MPS Multiple Pathway System
MPTN Multiprotocol Transport Networking (SW)
MQCSS Materiel Quality Control Storage Standards
MQM
Message Queuing Middleware (e.g. Oracle Advanced Queuing, MQSeries (IBM), Sybase Replication
Mgr)
MR Management Reserve
MRC Master Requirement Code
MRC Material Release Confirmation
MRCAG Materiel Readiness Component Advisory Group
MRD Material Release Denial
MREs Meal, Ready-To-Eat
MRO
Maintenance, Repair & Operations (DLA Troop Support program to deliver facilities maintenance
needs)
MRO Material Requisition Order
MRO Materiel Release Order
MRP Materiel Returns Program
MRPO Materiel Readiness Project Office
MRQ Maximum Release Quantity (BSM)
MRSBURU Mobility Requirements Study Bottoms Up Review
MS Microsoft
MS Mission-Support information system
MS/DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System
MSA Management Support Activity
MSAC Minimal Security Activity Checklist
MSC Materiel Systems Center (Air Force)
MSC Military Sealift Command
MSCA Military Support to Civil Authorities
MSDS Materiel Safety Data Sheets (HMIS related)
MSEL Master Scenario Events List
MSL Military Shipment Label
MSLI Months Since Last Inventory
MSLOC Million Source Lines Of Code
MSO Management Support Office
MSO Map Support Office
MSODS Map Support Office Distribution System
MSOICP Map Support Office Inventory Control Point
MSOS Master Source Of Supply
MSP Managed service provider
MSP Message Security Protocol
MSSM Material Supply & Service Management
MSU Mass Storage Unit
MTA Message Transfer Agent
MTBCMA Mean Time Between Corrective Maintenance Actions
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure
MTBOMA Mean Time Between Operational Maintenance Failure
MTMC Military Traffic Management Command
MTP Months To Procurement
MTS MRO Tracking System
MTT Mobile Training Team
MTTR Mean Time To Repair
MTW Major Theater of War
MUF Multi-User Facility (interpreter for Batch, CICS/TSO to CA DATACOM)
MVS Multiple Virtual Storage
MVS/XA Multiple Virtual Storage/Extended Architecture
MWR Morale, Welfare and Recreation
MWR Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
NAC National Agency Check
NACI National Agency Check with Written Inquiries
NAE National Account Executive
NAESCO National Association of Energy Service Companies
NAF NonAppropriated Funds
NAIC North American Industry Classification System (replaced SIC on 10/1/2000)
NAM National Account Manager
NAMSA NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency
NAPA National Allowance Pricing Agreement
NARA National Archives and Records Administration
NAS Naval Air Station
NAS Network Attached Storage
NASISA Naval Supply Information Systems Activity
NASSIG Naval Air Station Sigonella (Italy)
NATEC Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NAV Norton Anti Virus
NAVCOMTELSTA Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (New Orleans)
NAVICP Naval Inventory Control Point
NAVPERS Naval Personnel
NAVSEA Naval Sea Systems Command
NAVSUP Naval Supply Systems Command
NAVSUP PUB Navy Supply Publication
NB Narrow Band (Radio Frequency)
NBC Nuclear, Biological and Chemical
NBS National Bureau of Standards
NCB National Codification Bureau
NCC NATO Codification Control
NCC Network Control Center
NCES Net-Centric Enterprise Services (ASD C3I)
NCID Net-Centric Information Domain
NCITS National Committee for Information Technology Standards
NCO NonCommissioned Officer
NCOI Non-Community Of Interest
NCOW Net-Centric Operations and Warfare
NCP Network Control Process
NCP Network Control Program
NCR National Capitol Region
NCR National Cash Register Corporation
NCS NATO Codification System
NCSA National Computer Security Association
NCSC National Communications Security Committee
NCSC National Computer Security Council
NCTS Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station
NDAA National Defense Authorization Act
NDEAM National Disability Employment Awareness Month
NDI Non-Developmental Items
NDL Network Database Language
NDM Network DataMover (sub-clin in contract DLAH00-93-D-0026)
NDP National Disclosure Policy
NDSMIS National Defense Stockpile Management Information
NDU National Defense University
NEC National Electrical Code
NeMO Network Management and Operations Center
NeMO Network Monitoring Office
NEOPack Non Combatant Evacuations Packs
NetBEUI NetBIOS Extended User Interface
NetBIOS Network Basic Input/Output System
NETOPS Network Operations
NEX Network Exchange
NEXCOM Navy Exchange Service Command
NFS Network File system
NGA National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NIMA became NGA on 11/24/03)
NGPD Next Generation Procurement Desktop
NGS Non-Government Standard
NGSB Non-Government Standards Body
NI2 Networks and Information Integration (OASD) previously known as C3I; also abbreviated as NII
NIAP National Information Assurance Partnership
NIB National Industries for the Blind
Nibble a collection of four bits
NIC Network Information Center
NII National Information Infrastructure
NII Networks and Information Integration (OASD) previously known as C3I; also abbreviated NI2
NIIN National Item Identification Number
NIMA National Imagery and Mapping Agency (renamed NGA on 11/24/03)
NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride
NIMS National Inventory Management System
NIMSC Non-consumable Item Materiel Support Code (pronounced Nimics)
NIPRNET
Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (for Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) traffic;
connected to the Internet.)
NISH National Industries for the Severely Handicapped
NISPOM National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology
NISTARS Navy Integrated Storage, Tracking, And Retrieval Systems
NIU Network Interface Unit
NJE Network Job Entry
NLS National Logistics Study
NLSC NISTARS Laser Scanner Controller (Navy)
NLT No Later Than
NMC Network Management Centers (DISN and DISA)
NMC NISTARS Ministacker Controller (ECS)
NMCC National Military Command Center
NMCI Navy Marine Corps Intranet
NMCS Non Mission Capable Supply (usually seen as NMCS/MICAP)
NMFC National Motor Freight Classification
NMS (Integrated) Network Management System (DLAH00-93-D-0026)
NO FEAR Act Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation Act
NOA Notice Of Availability
NOAC Nature Of Action Code
NOC Network Operating Center
NOLSC Naval Operational Logistics Support Center
NONE DLA Aviation
NONE DLA Disposition Services
NONE DLA Distribution
NONE DLA Distribution Albany, GA
NONE DLA Distribution Anniston, AL
NONE DLA Distribution Barstow, CA
NONE DLA Distribution Cherry Point, NC
NONE DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, TX
NONE DLA Distribution Jacksonville, FL
NONE DLA Distribution Mapping
NONE DLA Distribution Norfolk, VA
NONE DLA Distribution Oklahoma, City, OK
NONE DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, HI
NONE DLA Distribution Puget Sound, WA
NONE DLA Distribution Red River, TX
NONE DLA Distribution Richmond, VA
NONE DLA Distribution San Diego, CA
NONE DLA Distribution San Joaquin, CA
NONE DLA Distribution Sigonella, Italy
NONE DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA
NONE DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, PA
NONE DLA Distribution Warner Robbins, GA
NONE DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan
NONE DLA Document Services
NONE DLA Energy
NONE DLA Energy Americas
NONE DLA Energy Europe & Africa
NONE DLA Energy Middle East
NONE DLA Energy Pacific
NONE DLA General Counsel
NONE DLA Installation Support
NONE DLA Intelligence
NONE DLA Land
NONE DLA Land and Maritime
NONE DLA Logistics Information Service
NONE DLA Maritime
NONE DLA Strategic Materials
NONE DLA Transaction Services
NONE DLA Troop Support
NONE DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa
NONE DLA Troop Support Pacific
NOS Network Operating System
NOSC Network Operations and Security Center (DISA's)
NOSC Network Operations and Security Center - DLA Land and Maritime
NPR National Performance Review
NPV Net Present Value
NQA National Qualification Authority
NQM National Quality Month
NRP Nuclear Reactor Program
NSA National Security Agency
NSC Naval Supply Centers
NSC Node Site Coordinator
NSDD National Security Decision Directive
NSIA National Security Industrial Agency
NSIP NATO Security Investment Program
NSN National Stock Number
NSN NATO Stock Number
NSO Network Security Officer
NSPS National Security Personnel Sy
NSS National Security System
NSTISSI National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instruction
NT New Technology (Microsoft)
NTIS National Technical Information Service
NTP Network Time Protocol
NUMA Non Uniform Memory Access
NUWC Naval Undersea Warfare Center
NWT Navy Warehouse Transfer
O&S Operations and Support
O&M Operations and Maintenance
OA Operational Architecture
OASD Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
OASD (P&L) OASD Production and Logistics
OASD (PA&E) Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Program Analysis and Evaluation)
OASD (PA&E) OASD Program Analysis & Evaluation
OASD (PR) OASD Manufacturing Modernization Directorate
OASIS Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards
OBE Overcome By Events
OBS Organizational Breakdown Structure
OC Optical Carrier
OC-1 Optical Carrier speed is 51.85 Mbps
OC-12 Optical Carrier speed is 622.08 Mbps
OC-24 Optical Carrier speed is 1.244 Gbps
OC-3 Optical Carrier speed is 155.52 Mbps
OC-48 Optical Carrier speed is 2.488 Gbps
OCA Original Classification Authority
OCD Operational Concept Description
OCIE Organizational Clothing And Individual Equipment
OCN Operational Control Number
OCONUS Outside the Continental United States
OCP Out of Commission Parts
OCSP Office Communications Server (Microsoft)
OCSP On-line Certificates Status Protocol
ODA Office Document Architecture
ODA Open Document Architecture
ODA Other Defense Agencies
ODASD (C3) Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Command, Control, and Communications
ODC Other Direct Costs
ODF Office Document Interchange Format
ODI Open Datalink Interface
ODIF Open Document Interchange Format
ODMG Object Database Management Group
ODN Original Document Number
ODS Operation Desert Storm
ODS Operational Data Store
ODS Ozone Depleting Substances
OED Oracle Energy Downstream (used in the DLA Energy)
OEF Operation Enduring Freedom
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OEM Other Equivalent Manufacturer
OEP Occupant Emergency Plan
OF Order Fulfillment
OFA Optimum Flexible Architecture (Oracle Corp)
OFT Office of Force Transformation
OG-ALC Ogden Air Logistics Center
OGE Office of Government Ethics
OHIO Only Handle Information Once
OIC Organizational Conflict of Interest
OIF Operation Iraqi Freedom
OIPT Overarching IPTs
OJCS Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
OJE Operation Joint Endeavor
OLAP On-Line Analytical Processing
OLE Object Linking and Embedding (Windows 3.1 and UNIX)
O-LH On-Line Help (usually seen as BSM/O-LH)
OLRV On-Line Report Viewer
OLTP On-Line Transaction Processing
OMB Office of Management and Budget
OMC Optical Memory Card
OODBMS Object-Oriented Database Management System
OOM Object Oriented Methodologies
OP Open Pack
OPBC Open Database Connectivity
OPCON Operation Control
OPI Office of Primary Interest
OPLAN Operations Plan
OPM Office of Personnel Management
OPR Office of Primary Responsibility
Ops Cell Operations Cell
OPSEC Operations Security
OQL Object Query Language
ORB Object Request Broker
ORB Object Request Broker
ORC Output Reporting Code
ORD Operational Requirements Document
ORS Online Reporting System
OS Operating System
OSA Open Systems Architecture
OSC
Office of Special Counsel (independent federal agency that investigates/prosecutes complaints in
federal personnel practices)
OSD Office of the Secretary of Defense
OSD (DDR&E) Office of the Secretary of Defense Deputy Director for Research & Engineering
OSF Open Software Foundation
OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Act
OSI Open Systems Interconnection
OSIS Open Source Information System
OSP Online Service Provider
OSR2 OEM Service Release (MS Windows service pack for Windows 95(b) was only available on new PCs)
OT Operational Tester
OT&E Operational Test & Evaluation
OTA Operational Test Activity (JITC)
OTD Operational Test Director
OTE Office of Test and Evaluation
OTEC Operational Test & Evaluation Center
OTIS Office of Telecommunications and Information Systems
OTP Operational Test Plan
OTRD Operational Test Evaluation Document
OTRR Operational Test Readiness Review
OURS Open User Recommendation Solutions
OUSD Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
OV Operational View
OWA Outlook Web Access (Microsoft)
OWRMRP Other War Reserve Materiel Requirement
P&A Price and Availability
P&P Preservation and Packing
P3 Part Program Portability
P3P Platform for Privacy Preferences (DoD EA TRM FISMA Reguirement)
PA Preparing Activity
PACE Procurement Automated Contract Evaluation
PACOM United States Pacific Command
PACS MCRL Pacific Area Cataloguing System Master Cross Reference List
PAD Procurement, Payable, Acquisition and Disbursing
PAID Procedures, Applications, Infrastructure, and Data
PAL Process Area Lead
PAO Project Action Officer
PAO Public Affairs Office
PASS Pre Award Survey System
PAT Process Action Team
PAX Passengers
PB President's Budget
PB Program Budget
PBA Performance Based Agreement
PBA/SLA Performance Based Agreement/Service Level Agreement
PBD Program Budget Decision
PBD Project Baseline Document
PBL Performance-Based Logistics
PBMS Performance Based Measurement System
PBRG Program Budget Review Group
PBRS Program Budget Reporting System (DLA FO program used in the budget process)
PBT Persistent Bioaccumative Toxics
PBX Private Branch Exchange
PC Personal Computer
PC Procurement Cycle
PC (C&T) Procurement Cycle
PCA Physical Configuration Audit
PCA Pre-Certification Authority
P-Card Purchase Cards
PCAT PC Access Tool
PCC Process Control Center
PCCIP President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection
PCE Preliminary Cost Estimate
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
PCLINK PC Logistics Information Network
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
PCMI PresidentÆs Council on Management Improvement
PCO Procuring Contracting Officer
PCP Procurement Cycle Period
PCS Permanent Change of Station
PCS Post, Camps and Stations
PCS Process Control System
PD Planning Document
PD Position Description
PD Purchase Description
PDA PerDiemAzing (DLA electronic travel order system)
PDA
Personal Digital Assistant û replaced by PED Sep 2002
PDA Procurement Defense Agencies
PDB Project Development Board
PDC Primary Domain Controller (network administration)
PDCD Portable Data Collection Device (pre RF gear)
PDD Presidential Decision Directive
PDES Product Data Exchange using STEP
PDF
Portable Document Format (developed by Adobe Systems. PDF allows users to see or print
documents as they were intended).
PDI Product Data Interoperability
PDL Procedure Definition Language
PDM Physical Distribution and Marketing Program
PDM Product Data Management
PDM Product Data Markup
PDM Program Decision Memorandum
PDMI Product Data Management Initiative
PDML Product Data Markup Language
PDMSS Programmed Depot Maintenance Support System
PDP Project Development Plan
PDP-11 Programmed Data Processor model 11 (DEC minicomputer, succeeded by the VAX)
PDS Product Data Specialist
PDS Protected Distribution System
PE Planning Estimate
PED Personal Electronic Devices û formerly known as PDA
PEM Patrol Enterprise Management
PEO Program Executive Office
PEO-RB Program Executive Officer Review Board
PEP Professional Enhancement Program
PERL Practical Extraction and Recording Language
PERT Program, Evaluation and Review Technique
Petabyte
1,000,000,000,000,000 bytes (one petabyte equals 20 million four drawer file cabinets full of text û
from Network World 1/28/02)
PETS Portable Electronics Telecommunications System
PEX Parts Express
PfM Portfolio Management
PGC Procurement Group Code
PGP Pretty Good Privacy
PGS Productive Gain Sharing
PHA Process Hazard Analysis
PHSAC President's Homeland Security Advisory Council
PI Process Integrator
PIA Post Investment Assessments (required for capitol investments over $1,000,000)
PIC Place of Inspections Codes
PIE Procurement Internet Express
PIG Program Implementation Group (DOD û DUSD L&MR)
PII Personally Identifiable Information
PIIN Procurement Instrument Identification Number
PIN Personal Identification Number
PIP Pipeline (move WCS code from Intel Terminals up to VAX)
PIPS Portfolio Investment and Planning Staff
PIR Preappointment Investigative Requirement
PIT Portable Inventory Terminal
PK-Enabling Public Key Enabling of Applications
PKI Public Key Infrastructure
PLC Programmable Logic Controllers (Modicon or Allen-Bradley)
PLFA
Primary Level Field Activity (obsolete term/acronym as of 12/1/2001 - DLA Field Activities is the
correct term)
PLT Procurement Lead Time
PLUS Protection of Logistics Unclassified/Sensitive Systems
PM Preventative Maintenance
PM Program Manager
PM&O Portfolio Management & Oversight
PMC Program Manager's Charter
PMD Program Management Directive
PM-DDSC Program Manager Defense Distribution Systems Center
PMI Privilege Management Infrastructure
PMIP President's Management Improvement Program
PMO Program Management Office
PMP Program Management Plan
PMR Program Management Review
PMRD Prepositioned Materiel Receipt Document
PMRP Precious Metals Recovery Program
PMRWG Parts Manufacturing Reengineering Working Group
PMS Performance Measurement System
PMS Problem Management System (IBM sw)
PMSP Preliminary Message Security Protocol (AUTODIN encryption)
PNNI Private Network Node Interface
PO Process Owner
POA&M Plan of Action and Milestone
POAM Plan Of Action and Milestone (also written POA&M)
POC Point Of Contact
POD Point Of Debarkment
POE Point Of Embarkment
POE Point Of Entry
POI Program Oriented Items
POL Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants
POM Program Objective Memorandum
POP Period Of Performance
POPS Paperless Ordering Placement System
PORTS Paperless Ordering Reporting Transaction System
POS Point Of Sale
POSIX Portable Operating System Interface
POTS Plain Old Telephone Service
PP&C Production Planning & Control aka PPC
PP&CM Production Planning & Control Module
PP&M Preservation, Packing and Marking
PPBS Planning, Programming and Budgeting Systems
PPC Production Planning and Control
PPI Projects, Programs and Initiatives
PPM Principle Period of Maintenance of 1995
PPOC Primary Point-of-Contact
PPP Point-to-Point Protocol
PPP Priority Placement Program
PPP&M Packing, Packaging, Preservation and Marking (AKA 3P&M)
PPS Post Production Support (BSM term)
PPTP Point-to-Point Protocol Tunneling Protocol
PPWSI Personnel Programs and Weapons System Integration
PQDR Product Quality Deficiency Report
PR Problem Report (BSM)
PR Purchase Request
PR Purchase Requisition (EBS)
PRC Planning Resource Corporation
PREP Product Receipt Evaluation Process
pRFID Passive Radio Frequency Identification Devices
PRIDR Procurement RIDR
PRODEV Production/Development System
PSAs Principle Staff Assistants
PSEs Principal Staff Elements
PSI PowerTrack Summary Invoice
PSP Primary Service Provider
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
PTAC
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (free service to small businesses to help market products
to fed/st/local gov).
PTC Product Testing Center
PTM Program Test Manager
PTR Problem Trouble Reports
PTS Project Tracking System
PV Prime Vendor
PWA Paperwork Reduction Reauthorization Act
PWS Performance Work Statement
Q&A Question and Answer
QA Qualifying Activity
QA Quality Assurance
QAE Quality Assurance Evaluator
QAR Quality Assurance Representative
QBL Quantity By Location
QBO Quantity By Owner
QCC Quality Control Codes
QDR Quadrennial Defense Review
QDR Quality Deficiency Reports (SF-380)
QEMM Quarterdeck Expanded Memory Manager
QFD Quarterly Forecast Demand
QLL Qualified Laboratories List
QML Qualified Manufacturers List
QOL Quality Of Life
QOS Quality of Service
QOT&E Qualification Operational Test & Evaluation
QPL Qualified Products List
QSAM Queued Sequential Access Method
QSL Qualified Suppliers List
QSLD Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors
QT&E Qualification Test & Evaluation
QuID Quality In Design
QuID Quality Information Database (Lab Info Management System)
QUP Quantity Unit Pack
R&A Review & Analysis
R&D Research and Development
R&T Research & Technology
RA Registration Authority
RA Requirements Analysis
RA Risk Analysis
RACF Resource Access Control Facility (IBM Security)
RAD Rapid Application Development
RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks
RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks
RAM Random Access Memory
RAM Reliability, Availability and Maintainability
RAMP Rapid Acquisition of Manufactured Parts
RAP Relocation Assistance Program
RAPIDS Real-time Automated Personnel
RARS Rating and Routing System
RBDS Readiness Based Decision Support
RBI Reutilization Business Integration
RCAS Reserve Component Automation System
RCC Regional Control Center
RCERT Regional Computer Emergency Response Team
RCM Requirements Correlation Matrix
RCN Receipt Control Number
RCP Recycling Control Point (supports DLA Disposition strategy of moving information, not property)
RCP Remote Communications Processor
RD Restricted Data
RDA Remote Data Access
RDB Relational Database
RDBMS Relational Database Management System
RDD Required Delivery Date
RDO ReDistribution Order (DSS)
RDO Redistribution Orders
RDT&E Research, Development, Test and Evaluation
RE Reverse Engineering
RELO Relocation Assistance Program
REVAMP ReEvaluate Volume for Action Master Plan
RF Radio Frequency
RFC Request For Comment
RFCC Regional Freight Consolidation Center
RFCC-CD Regional Freight Consolidation Center Code
RFDC Radio Frequency Data Communications
RFID Radio Frequency Identification Devices (tags)
RFM Requirements Forecasting Model
RFP Request For Proposal
RFQDB Request for Quotation Database (DLA Land and Maritime)
RFTAG Radio Frequency Tag
RFU Radio Frequency Unit
RG Robbins Gioia, Inc (contractor designing CMAS)
RHA Records Holding Area
RIC Resource Identification Code
RIC Routing Identifier Code (Autodin)
RICE Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, and Forms
RICEFW Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, and Forms and Workflows
RIDR Receipt Information Data Request
RIF Reduction In Force
RIM Research In Motion
RIM Research In Motion (produces the Blackberry devices)
RINS Routing Information Notes
RIP Roadmap Implementation Plan
RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computing
RJE Remote Job Entry
RM Release Management
RM Resource Management
RM Retail Modeling
RM Risk Management
RMAC Resource Management Advisory Council (DISA $ chain)
RMB Risk Management Board
RMD Returned Material for Disposition
RMDE Reference Master Data Environment (DLA Logistics Information Service)
RMF Record Monitoring Facility (Performance
RMMB Risk Management and Monitoring Board
RMMP Risk Management and Monitoring Program
RMP Reutilization Modernization Program
RNOSC Regional Network Operations and Security Center
RO/RO Roll-On / Roll-Off
ROA Return On Assets
ROB Rhein Ordnance Barracks (DLA Energy)
ROD Report Of Deficiencies
ROD Reports Of Discrepancies (See SDR - Supply Discrepancy Report)
ROI Return On Investment
ROK Republic of Korea
ROM Read Only Memory
ROM Replacement Of Materials
ROM Rough Order of Magnitude
ROWPU Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit
RPC Regional Processing Center
RPC Remote Procedure Call
RPG Report Program Generator
RPMA Real Property Maintenance Activities
RRAD Defense Distribution Depot Red River, Tx
RRIDR Returns or Redistribution RIDR
RRP Repair Resource Planning
RRRP Resource, Recovery & Recycling Program
RSA
Regional Support Activity (replaced by Defense Enterprise Computing Center Detachments (DECC)
5/2000)
RSA Rivest, Shamir, Adelman (cryptography/encryption)
RSC Recruiting Support Command
RSW Release Strategy Workflow (EBS version of MDWL)
RTA Request for Technical Assistance
RTC Real-Time Clock
RTE Remote Terminal Entry
S/A Service and Agency
SA Site Administrators
SA Supply Availability
SA Systems Administrator
SAA Systems Application Architecture (IBM open sys arch)
SAALC San Antonio Air Logistics Center
SAAR System Authorization Access Request
SAB Serial Access Bridge (RF)
SAB Subject as above
SABI Secret And Below Interoperability
SABILL Standard Operating Billing System
SAE Service Area Executive
SAG SQL Access Group
SAIC Science Applications International Corporation (contractor for DLA)
SALT Supply Administrative Lead Time
SALT System for Analysis of Laboratory Testing (DLS)
SALT (C&T) Supply Administrative Lead Time
SALTS Streamlined Automated Logistics Transmission System
SAMC Data Hub for IBIÆs EDA«
SAME SQL ADA Module Extensions
SAMeDL SQL ADA Module Extension Description Language
SAMMS Standard Automated Materiel Management System
SAMMSTEL Standard Automated Materiel Management Telecommunication System
SAMSAM Standard Augmented Mass Storage Access Method
SAN Storage Area Networks
San Joaquin combined Sharpe/Tracy depots in California
SAO Strategic Architectural Objective
SAP Special Access Program
SAP System Analysis and Program or Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing.
SAPIP Software Acquisition Process Improvement Program (OASD (NII))
SAR Situation Awareness Report
SARC Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
SARD Systems Analysis Requirements Document
SARs Supply Assistance Requests
SAS School Ages Services
SAS Security Access System
SAS Statistical Analysis System
SASP Small Arms Serialization Program
SASP-I SAMMS Automated Small Purchase System I
SAT Structured Analysis Technique
SATAN Security Administrator Tool For Analyzing Networks
SAVES Standard Automated Voucher Examination System
SBA Small Business Administration
SBA Standards Based Architecture
SBIS Sustaining Base Information Services
SBU Sensitive But Unclassified
SC Supply Corps (USN)
SC System Construction
SC&D Stock Control and Distribution System (Air Force)
SCA Supply Chain Alliance
SCA System Change Administrator
SCAC Standard Carrier Abbreviation Code
SCC Standards Coordinating Committee
SCCM System Center Configuration Manager
SCG Security Classification Guide
SCI Sensitive Compartmented Information
SCI Supply Chain Integration
SCIC Special Control Item Code (DSS)
SCIF Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility
SCM Security Configuration Manager
SCM Software Configuration Management
SCM Supply Chain Management
SCMP Software Configuration Management Plan
SCO Santa Cruz Operation
SCO UNIX Santa Cruz OperationÆs (SCO) UNIX
SCOR Model Supply-Chain Operations Reference Model
SCP Software Contingency Plan (DSIO-M for Y2K Subsistence Commodity)
SCQ SIPRNet Connection Questionnaire
SCR System Change Request
SCRI Secure Configuration Remediation Initiative
SCS Stock Control System
SCSI Small Computer System Interface
SCT Security Configuration Toolset
SCUDS SAMMS Concurrent Up Date System
SD
Strategic Distribution (formerly known as the Strategic Distribution Management Initiative System
Design)
SD DVD Super Density Digital Video Disk
SDAF Special Defense Acquisition Funds
SDB Small Disadvantaged Business
SDC Software Development Cycle
SDD Secondary Data Dictionary (FDBA & vendor SW needs)
SDDC Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (USTRANSCOM)
SDE Standard Data Element
SDEP
Spyware Detection, Eradication and Protection technology (often seen as "DOD Enterprise-wide Anti-
Spyware (SDEP))
SDF Software Development File
SDLC Software Development Life Cycle
SDLC Synchronous Data Link Control (SNA protocol)
SDM System Decision Memorandum
SDMI Strategic Distribution Management Initiative, replaced by Strategic Distribution
SDNS Secure Data Network System
SDP Software Development Plan
SDP Strategic Distribution Platforms (The 2 DDCs û (DDSP 2001 and DDJC 2001))
SDP System Decision Paper
SDR Supply Discrepancy Report (formerly Report of Discrepancy)
SDS Standard Depot Systems (Army)
SDT Site Demonstration Test
SDW Shared Data Warehouse
SEAM Senior Executive Account Manager (DISA)
SEAVAN Secured Transportation Containers 20, 30, 40 foot
SECDEF Secretary of Defense
SECRET-NOFORN Secret-Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals
SED Shipper's Export Document
SEI Software Engineering Institute
SEP Special Emphasis Program
SEQUEL Structured English Query Language (See SQL - Originally designed by an IBM in mid 70Æs)
SES Senior Executive Service
SES Systems Engineering Support
SGAC Senate Government Affairs Committee
SGI Silicon Graphics Inc
SGML Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML is a meta language/HTML is written in SGML)
SHAD Sharpe Army Depot Lathrope, CA
SHADE Shared Data Environment
SHIRS Safety and Health Information and Reporting System
SI Systems Integrator
SIA Securities Industry Association
SIC Standard Industrial Classification (replaced by NAIC on 10/1/2000)
SICA Secondary Inventory Control Activity (US Army)
SICA Special Packaging Instruction and Inventory Control Assistant
SIGACT Significant Activities
SIMA Secondary Inventory Control Activity
SIMA Ships Intermediate Maintenance Activity (Mayport, Florida)
SIMA Systems Integration Management Activity (Army)
SINAPS Strategic Information Asset Planning System
SIOM Software Input Output Manual
SIOP Single Integrated Operating Plan
SIOP-ESI Single Integrated Operating Plan Extremely Sensitive Information
SIP Site Implementation Plan
SIPRNET Secret Internet Protocol Router Network
SIR Special Inspection Reports (QA)
SISSG Software Intensive Systems Steering Group
SIT System Integration Test
SITOC
Southern Information Technology Operations Center (IT tech/advisory staff for the MDW Southern
DOIM Support Region)
SITREP Situation Report
SKU Stock Keeping Unit (BSM)
SLAP Source Librarian And Preprocessor
SLFA Secondary Level Field Activity
SLIM Single Location Inventory Mode (DORRA developed simulation model)
SLIM Standard Login Interface Module
SLM Service Level Management
SLOC Single Line Of Code
SM Seat Management
SM Service Manager
SMA Standardization Management Activity
SMART
Specific, Measurable, Aligned, Reachable and Time-bound (DLA enterprise approach to the culture-
climate survey opportunities, events & DLA mission)
SMART
Supply Management Aviation Re-engineering Team (US Navy's effort to improve logistics support for
its aircraft.)
SMC Small Multi-user Computer
SMCC Selective Management Category Code
SMD System Decision Memorandum
SME Subject Matter Expert
SME PED Secure Mobile Environment Portable Electronic Device
SMF System Management Facility
SMM Standard Measures of Merit
SMMP Simple Microcomputer Management Protocol
SMP Software Modification Program
SMP Super Mini-Computer Contract F19630-93-D-0001
SMP Symmetric Multiprocessor
SMR Standard Mapping Repository
SMS Strategic Management System (DLA Business Plan + DLA Strategic Plan + DLA Balanced Scorecard)
SMS Strategic Materiel Sourcing
SMS System Managed Storage (MVS OS/390 mainframe in Columbus)
SMS Systems Management Server (Microsoft product)
SMSCRC Standard Multi-user Small Computer Requirements
SMSG Strategic Material Sourcing Group
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
SNA Systems Network Architecture
SNaP-IT
Select and Native Programming Data Collection System - Information Technology (OASD NII IT
budget submission system)
SNAX SNA Communications Software (TANDEM)
SNAX APC SNA Communications Software Advanced Program
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SOA Service Oriented Architecture
SOAP Simple Object Access Protocol
SOE Standard Operating Environment
SoGL Simulation of Going Live (FAS)
SOHO Small Office/Home Office
SOMA Service Oriented Message Architecture
SONET Synchronous Optical NETwork
SOO Statement Of Objectives
SOP Standard Operating Procedures
SOP Standards Of Performance
SOW Statement Of Work
SPALS Shipment Planning Addressing Labeling System (Defense Depot Hill, UT)
SPALS Shipping Packing Automated Labeling System
SPAN Security Policy Automation Network (for DOD-wide secret and unclassified communications)
SPAR Stock Points ADP Replacement Program (Navy)
SPAWAR Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (also known as SPAWARSYSCOM)
SPAWARSYSCOM Space and Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR is more common)
SPB Strategic Planning and Budgeting
SPBA Secondary Performance Based Agreements
SPC Special Purpose Code (used in stowage)
SPECS Small Purchase Electronic Competition System
SPI Single Process Initiative
SPI Software Process Improvement
SPI Special Packaging Instructions
SPIDERS
Subsistence Planning Integrated Data Enterprise Readiness System (DLA Troop Support S9P/S9S
(Subsistence))
SPLC Standard Point Location Code
SPLICE Stack Point Integrated Communications Environment (NAVY)
SPLICENET Stack Point Integrated Communications Environment Network
SPO Sub-Process Owner
SPO System Program Office
SPOD Sea Port Of Debarkation
SPOE Sea Port Of Embarkation
SPR Special Program Requirement (MILSTRAP document DOD 4000.25-2-M, chapter 13)
SPR Strategic Petroleum Reserve
SPS Standard Procurement System
SPVI Subsistence Prime Vendor Interpreter
SQA Software Quality Assurance
SQAP Software Quality Assurance Plan
SQL
Structured Query Language (pronounced æsee-kwellÆ or spelled out. The original version was called
SEQUEL)
SR Service Request (BSM)
SR Sustain Release (BSM)
SRC Security Risk Category
SRD Selection Recommendation Document (required by DISA)
SRD System Requirements Document
SRDD Standard Re-Engineering Data Dictionary
SRF Strategic Reserve Force
SRI Security Reward Incentive
SRM Storage Resource Management
SRM Supplier Relationship Management
SRP Supply Request Package
SRR Systems Readiness Review
SRR Systems Requirements Review
SRS Software Requirements Specifications
SRV Storage and Retrieval Vehicle
SRweb Solicitation Response web (BSM)
SS Spread Spectrum (Radio Frequency)
SS&D Supply Storage and Distribution
SSA Source Selection Authority
SSA Strategic Supplier Alliance
SSAA Systems Security Authorization Agreement
SSAC Source Selection Advisory Council
SSB Source Selection Board
SSC SIPRNET Support Center
SSC Smaller Scale Contingency
SSC Sortation System Controller
SSC Supply Status Code
SSD Supply, Storage and Distribution
SSDD System/subsystem Design Description
SSEB Source Selection Evaluation Board
SSID Service Set Identifier
SSL Secure Sockets Layer
SSO Single-Sign-On
SSP Source Selection Plan
SSP Supporting Service Providers
SSPE Supply Support Planning Execution Program
SSR Software Specification Review
SSR Supply Support Request
SSS System Subsystem Specifications
ST System Test
ST&E Security Test & Evaluation
STANAG NATO Standardization Agreement (http://www.nato.int/docu/standard.htm)
STANFINS Standard Automated Financial System
STARS Statistical Tracking and Review System
STARS Software Technology for Adaptable Reliable Systems
STARS Statistical Tracking and Review System (DLA Land and Maritime)
STD Software Test Descriptions
STDI Strategic DLA Teaming Initiative
STE Secure Telephone Equipment
STEI Scientific, Technological, and Engineering Information
STEP Security Test and Evaluation Plan
STEP Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data
STEP Symbol Terminal Enabler Program (Symbol Tech product)
STI Scientific and Technical Information
STIG Security Technical Implementation Guide
STK Storage Technical Corporation
STM Synchronous Transfer Mode
STO Special Technical Operations
STO Stock Transfer Order (DSS)
STORES Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System
STOW Synthetic Theater Of War
STP Shield Twisted Pair
STRATPAK Strategically Configured Load (DLA Distribution)
STS Scheduled Truck Service
STU Secure Telephone Unit
STU-II Secure Telephone Unit Second Generation
STU-III Secure Telephone Unit - type III
STU-III Secure Telephone Unit Third Generation
STU-III Secure Telephone Unit Three/Low-Cost Terminal
STU-III/R Secure Telephone Unit Third Generation Remote Trunk Interface
SU Shipment Unit
SUM Software Users Manual
SURC Shipment Unit Route Code
SV System View
SW Software
SWA Secure Web Access
SWG Special Working Group
T&M Time and Materials
T-1 1.544 Mbps carrier circuit for digital service (See also FT1)
T-2 6.312 Mbps carrier circuit for digital service
T-3 44.376 Mbps carrier circuit for digital service
T-4 274.176 Mbps carrier circuit for digital service
TAA Theater Assembly Area
TAB Technical Advisory Board
TAC The Austin Company (contractor for AIS portion of DSS)
TAC Transportation Account Code
TACL TANDEM Advanced Command Language
TACOM U.S. Army Tank-automotive & Armaments Command
TACON Tactical Control
TAD Temporary Additional Duty (non-unit-related personnel)
TAFIM Technical Architecture Framework for Information Management
TAIS Target Architecture and Implementation Strategy (for DMS)
TAL TANDEM Assembly Language
TAMMIS The Army Medical Material Information System
TAMS Terminal Automated Management System
TAP-IT!
Telephonic Automated Produce- Information Technology (joint DLA Troop Support and DCMDE
effort)
TAPS Time, Attendance and Productivity System
TAR Test Analysis Report
TASG Technical Architecture Steering Group (DOD JTA)
TASO Terminal Area Security Officers
TASR Task Analysis Summary Report
TAV Total Asset Visibility
TAVJTF Total Asset Visibility Joint Task Force
TB Terabyte (1 trillion bytes)
TBA To Be Announced
TBD To Be Determined
TC Theater Clearance
TC-AIMS II Transportation Coordinators Automated Information System
TCB Trusted Computing Base
TCC Telecommunications Center
TCMD Transportation Control and Movement Document
TCMD8080 TCMD card format
TCN Transportation Control Number
TCO Total Cost of Ownership
TCP Technical Committee Participation
TCP Trasmission Control Protocol
TCP\IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TCS Trarnsformational Communications System
TCSEC Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria
TCSP Theater Consolidation and Shipping Point
TCWG Training, Certification, And Workforce (Information Assurance)
TD Theater Distribution
TDC Theater Distribution Conference
TDI Trusted Database Interpretation
TDLM Transportation Data Logic Model
TDP Technical Data Package
TDP Theater Distribution Platform
TDR Test Discrepancy Report (used during DSS ST, FT, ET)
TDR Transportation Discrepancy Reporting
TDX Trusted Data Exchange
TDY Temporary Duty
TEAD Tooele Army Depot (UT)
TEB Transformation Executive Board
TEMP Test and Evaluation Master Plan
TEP Test and Evaluation Plan
Terabyte Approximately 1 trillion (1,099,511,627,776) bytes
TEWLS Theater Enterprise Wide Logistics System
TFA Transparent File Access
TF-E Task Force, East
TFM Trusted Facility Manual
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
TGET Transportation Global Edit Table
THF Transaction History File
TI Texas Instruments
TIE Technical Information Exchange
TIIF Technical Information Index File
TIM Technical Implementation Manager
TIM Technical Integration Manager
TIM Technical Interchange Meeting
TIMPLS Component Technical Implementation Managers
TINS Transportation Information Notes
TIP Technical Implementation Plan
TIPT Technical Integrated Product Team - provides technical support to the BSMSG.
TIR Total Item Record
TIS Total Information System
TIWG Test Integration Working Group
TK4 Time Analysis Requirements (monitors carrier performance)
TLC Towline System Controller
TLCSM Total Life Cycle System Management
TLR Type Logistic Reassignment
TLS Transport Layer Security
TLSP Tailored Logistics Support Package
TLSP Transport Layer Security Protocol
TMC Team Mate Central
TME Tivoli Management Environment
TMP Technical Management Plan
TMRT Time Machine Regression Testing (for Y2K)
TNI Trusted Network Interpretation
TO Task Order
TOG The Open Group
TOTM
Tailored Operational Training Meal ((DLA Troop Support)available to the National Guard May 1,
2001)
TOWS Task Order Web Site
TP&P Transformation Planning & Performance (BEA)
TPF Total Package Fielding
TPFDD Time Phased Force and Deployment Data
TPFDL Time Phased Force Deployment List
TPIC Type Physical Inventory Code
TPL Technical Priority List
TPM Technical Program Manager
TPM TeleProcessing Monitor
TPN Trading Partner Number
TPNS Teleprocessing Network Simulator (for stress testing)
TPOC Technical Point-Of-Contact
TPOCS Technical Points of Contact
TPPS Third Party Payment System
TPPU Task, Post, Process, and Utilize (refers to ASD (C3I) Net-Centric Goals)
TPUMF Total Packaging Unit Materiel Fielding
TQM Total Quality Management
TQMSO Total Quality Management Support Office (OSD)
TRAMS Transportation Automated Management System
TRCD Technical Report Citation Database
TRCM Technical Report Collection Management
TRI Toxics Release Inventory
TRI-TAC Tri-Service Tactical Communications Systems
TRM Technical Reference Model
TRR Test Readiness Review
TRT Technical Review Team
TS Technical Specification
TS Top Secret
TSABI Top Secret And Below Interoperability (joint program being implemented by DIA, NSA, and DISA)
TSC Terminal System Controller
TSG Telephone Security Group
TSIG Trusted Systems Interoperability Group
TSO Telecommunications Service Order (DISA)
TSO Time Sharing Option
TSP Thrift Savings Plan
TSR Telecommunications Service Order (DISA)
TTC Type Transaction Code
TTCC Theater Travel Coordination Cell (USCENTCOM)
TV Technical View
TWCF Transportation Working Capital Fund
TWG Technical Working Group
TWR Technology Work Request
UADPS Uniform Automated Data Processing System (pronounced UDAPS)
UADPS-SP Uniform Automated Data Processing Systems at Stock Points
UAIS Unique Automated Information Systems
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (internal modems have their own UART).
U-BANGS
User Based Army National Guard System (used by the DRMOÆs to track the accumulation of
hazardous materials)
UC Unified Communications
UCS Uniform Communication Standard
UDF Universal Data Format (DVD and CD-ROM)
UDF User Defined Format
UDR Universal Data Repository
UGR-A Unitized Group Rations, Heat and Serve
UHF Ultra High Frequency
UI Unit of Issue
UI UNIX International
UIC Unit Identification Code
UID Unique Identifier
UIDL User Interface Definition Language
UIMS User Interface Management System
UISRM User Interface System Reference Model
UIT Unique Item Tracking
UJTL Universal Joint Task List
ULN Unit Line Number
UMFP Unit Materiel Fielding Point (repair parts, tools, and tech manuals)
UMMIPS Uniform Materiel Movement and Issue Priority System
UNC Unit of Issue NSN Changes (DSS)
UNC United Nations Command
UNIX DMINS Operating System
UP Unit Price
Upper Tier AIS for the DSS
UPS Unauthorized Product Substitution
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
UPS United Parcel Service
URL Universal Resource Locator (standard address on the WWW (example is http://www.dla.mil))
USACOM United States Atlantic Command
USAFAC U. S. Army Finance and Accounting Center
USAISEC United States Army Information Systems Engineering Command
USAREUR United States Army, Europe
USASAC U. S. Army Security Assistance Command
USC United States Code
USCENTCOM United States Central Command
USCGC U.S. Coast Guard Cutter
USCINCCENT United States Commander in Chief, Central Command
USCINCEUR United States Commander in Chief, Europe
USCINCSO United States Commander in Chief, Southern Command
USCINCSTRAT United States Commander in Chief, Strategic Command
USD Under Secretary of Defense
USD Universal Synchronous Data
USD (A&L) Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Logistics
USD (AT & L) Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
USD (L&MR) Undersecretary of Defense for Logistics and Material Readiness
USEUCOM United States European Command
USEUCOM United States European Command
USFK United States Forces Korea
USJFCOM United States Joint Forces Command
USL UNIX Systems Laboratories
USMC United States Marine Corps
USML US Munitions List
USMTF US Message Text Format
USNAVEUR United States Naval Forces-Europe
USPACOM United States Pacific Command
USPS United States Postal Service
USSOCOM United States Special Operations Command
USSOUTHCOM United States Southern Command
USSPACECOM United States Space Command
USSTRATCOM United States Strategic Command
USTRANSCOM United States Transportation Command
UTC Unit Type Code
UTMF United States Message Text Format
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
UXO Unexploded Ordnance
VA Value Added
VAAP Vulnerability Assessment Action Plan
VAN Value Added Network
VAR Value-Added Reseller
VCC Virtual Contact Center
VDD Version Description Document
VDT Video Display Terminal
VE Value Engineering
VECP Value Engineering Change Proposals
VEP Value Engineering Proposals
VERA Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (Usually seen as VERA/VSIP)
VESA Video Electronics Standards Association
VF Voice Frequency
VGA Video Graphics Array
VI Video Input Stations
VIA Vendor Independent ASIS
VICP Virtual Inventory Control Point
VIPS Video Information Processing Station
VITAL Virtually Integrated Technical Architecture Life-Cycle
VLAN Virtual Local Area Network
VL-Bus Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Local Bus
VLD Visible Laser Diode
VLDB Very Large Database
VLIPS Visual Logistics On-Line Tracking System
VLO Vehicle Load Order
VLSI Very Large Scale Integration (ADPE)
VMI Vendor Managed Inventory
VMRE Vegetarian Meal, Ready-To-Eat (DLA Troop Support) an operational ration
VMS Virtual Memory System
VMS Vulnerability Management System
VMSIR Virtual Master Stock Item Record
VMT Vehicle Mounted Terminals (Symbol Radio Frequency)
VOIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
VOLTS Virtual Online Logistics Tracking System
VPN Virtual Private Network
VPP Voluntary Protection Program
VPS (sw for Freight)
VPV Virtual Prime Vendor
VRML Virtual Reality Modeling Language
VSAL Variable Security Access Level
VSAT Very small aperture terminal
VSC Vehicle System Controller
VSIP Voluntary Separation Incentive Program
VSM Vendor Shipment Module (DSS - replacing DPMS)
VTAM Virtual Telecommunications Access Method
VTC Video TeleConference
VTO Voice Telephony Over ATM
W2K Windows 2000
W2KTWG Windows 2000 Technical Working Group
W3C World Wide Web Consortium
WAD Work Authorization Directive
WAN Wide Area Network
WAP Wireless Application Protocol
WAR Weekly Activity Report
WARRS Wholesale And Retail Receiving and Shipping
WBS Work Breakdown Structure
WC Warehouse Control Systems
WCM Web Content Management
WCP Workforce Certification Program (now called DTP)
WDM Wave Division Multiplexing
WE WESTHEM or Western Hemisphere (DISA)
WebFLIS Web Federal Logistic Information System
WEB LINK Web Logistics Information NetworK (web version of the DLIS LINK program)
WEBBS Web Broker System
WEBREQ Web Requisition
WEBVLIPS Web Visual Logistics Information Processing System
WESTHEM Western Hemisphere
WFMC Workflow Management Coalition
WG Working Group
WHS Washington Headquarters Services
WICS Warehouse Inventory Control System (Air Force see: AWS)
Wi-Fi
Wireless Fidelity logo (must pass Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA) battery of
interoperability tests)
Win2K Windows 2000
WINS Windows Internet Naming Service
WIP Work In Progress
WIPT Working Integrated Product Team
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
WMADS Washington Metropolitan Area Disability Services (www.dla.mil/do/wmads)
WMD Weapons of Mass Destruction
WORM Write Once Read Many
WORNORD Warning Order (DLA CERT)
WP Word Processing
WP WordPerfect (Registered Trademark)
WPM Wood Packaging Material
WPS Worldwide Port System
WS Weapons System
WSDB Weapons Systems Data Base
WSDC Weapons Systems Designator Code
WSEC Weapons Systems Essentiality Code (NSN to mission of weapon system)
WSGC Weapons Systems Group Code (criticality level of the weapon system)
WSIC Weapon System Indicator Code
WSLM Weapon System Lifecycle Management
WSR Warfighter Support Representatives
WSSM Weapon Systems Support Managers
WSSP Weapons Systems Support Program DOD 4140.1-R
WSSP/WSMART Weapon Systems Support Program/Weapon System Analysis and Readiness Tool
WT Workforce Transformation
WUC Work Unit Count
WV Workplace Violence
WWMCCS World Wide Military Command and Control System û (replaced by the GCCS)
WWW World Wide Web
WWX World Wide Express
WYSIWYG What You See Is What You Get
XA Expanded Architecture
XFL
XML Forms Architecture (JetForm Corporation) û can capture signatures in digital forms to comply
with the GPEA
XFN X/Open Federated Naming (TOG - The Open Group)
XML eXtensible Markup Language û WWW version of SGML
XO Executive Officer
XSL Extensible Stylesheet Language
XSM X/Open Systems Management (TOG - The Open Group)
Y2K Year 2000
Yellow Gear any Materiel Handling Equipment
Yottabyte 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes
ZDS Zenith Data Systems
Zettabyte 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes
ZM Zone Manager