A2A |
air-to-air (weapon) |
A2/AD |
antiaccess/area denial |
ALCM |
air-launched cruise missile |
AOR |
area of responsibility |
ARCI |
acoustic rapid COTS insertion |
ASN RDA |
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition |
ASUW |
antisurface warfare |
ASW |
antisubmarine warfare |
B-52 |
long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber (Boeing) |
BMD |
ballistic missile defense |
C2 |
command and control |
C3 |
command, control, and communications |
CANES |
Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services |
CBRN |
chemical, biological, radiation, or nuclear |
CCG (also CUSCG) |
Commandant U.S. Coast Guard |
CEC |
cooperative engagement capability |
CG |
cruiser |
CLF |
combat logistics force |
CLS |
contractor logistics supplied |
CMC |
Commandant, Marine Corps |
CNA |
Center for Naval Analyses |
CNAS |
Center for a New American Security |
CNE |
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe |
CNO |
Chief of Naval Operations |
CNR |
Chief of Naval Research |
COCOM |
combatant commander |
COMPACFLT |
Commander, Pacific Fleet |
CONOPS |
concept of operations |
CONUS |
continental United States |
COP |
common operational picture |
COTS |
commercial off-the-shelf |
CPF |
Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet |
CSG |
carrier strike group |
CTO |
chief technology officer |
CVN |
nuclear-powered aircraft carrier |
CWID |
Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration |
DARPA |
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
DAS |
Defense Acquisition System |
DASN RDT&E |
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation |
DDG |
guided missile destroyer |
DFARS |
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement |
DICE-T |
Dismounted Interactive Counter-IED Environment for Training |
DOD |
Department of Defense |
DOTMLPF |
doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities |
DRRS |
Defense Readiness Reporting System |
DSB |
Defense Science Board |
EMCON |
emission control |
ESM |
electronic support measure |
EW |
electronic warfare |
F/A |
fight/attack (aircraft) |
FARS |
Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
FAV |
fast attack vehicle |
FFC |
Fleet Forces Command |
FFRDC |
Federally Funded Research and Development Center |
FLEX |
fleet experimentation |
FORCECOM |
Force Readiness Command (U.S. Coast Guard) |
GMM |
gun mission module (on an LCS) |
GPS |
Global Positioning System |
HA/DR |
humanitarian aid and disaster relief |
HSCB |
human social, cultural, and behavioral |
I2 |
integration and interoperability |
IC |
intelligence community |
ICD |
interface control documents |
ICT |
Institute for Creative Technologies |
IED |
improvised explosive device |
INOTS |
Immersive Naval Officer Training System |
IOC |
initial operating capability |
IPT |
integrated process team |
ISO |
International Organization for Standardization |
ISR |
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
JCIDS |
Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System |
JFEX |
Joint Expeditionary Force Exercise |
JHU/APL |
Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Laboratory |
JIEDDO |
Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization |
JROC |
Joint Requirements Oversight Council |
JTRS |
Joint Tactical Radio System |
JUONS |
Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement |
LANTFLT |
Atlantic Fleet |
LCS |
littoral combat ship |
LHD |
amphibious assault ship (multipurpose) |
LOP |
local operational picture |
LRU |
life raft unit (one man, V-bottom inflatable life raft) |
LTPA |
long-term pricing agreement |
MCCDC |
Marine Corps Combat Development Command |
MCM |
mine countermeasures |
MCWL |
Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory |
MDA |
Military Designate Authority; Missile Defense Agency |
MEMS |
microelectromechanical systems |
MET |
mission essential task |
MILES |
Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System |
MOE |
measure of effectiveness |
MOOTW |
military operations other than war |
MRAP |
mine-resistant ambush-protected (vehicle) |
M&S |
modeling and simulation |
MSM |
maritime security module (on an LCS) |
N1 |
Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education |
N2/N6 |
Information Dominance |
N3/N5 |
Operations, Plans, and Strategy |
N4 |
Fleet Readiness and Logistics |
N8 |
Integration of Capabilities and Resources |
N81 |
Assessment Division |
N9 |
Warfare Systems |
NGO |
nongovernmental organization |
NIFC-CA |
Naval Integrated Fire Control |
NLOS |
non-line-of-sight |
NRAC |
Naval Research Advisory Committee |
NRC |
National Research Council |
NRL |
Naval Research Laboratory |
NRO |
National Reconnaissance Office |
NRRE |
Navy Readiness Reporting Enterprise |
NRRS |
Navy Readiness Reporting System |
NSAWC |
Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center |
NSB |
Naval Studies Board |
NWDC |
Navy Warfare Development Command |
OCO |
overseas contingency operation |
OCONUS |
outside continental United States |
OFP |
operational flight program |
O&M |
operations and maintenance |
ONI |
Office of Naval Intelligence |
ONR |
Office of Naval Research |
ONR-G |
Office of Naval Research-Global |
OODA |
observe, orient, decide, act |
OPNAV |
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations |
OPSEC |
operations security |
OSD |
Office of the Secretary of Defense |
OSD AT&L |
Office of the Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics |
OSD RDT&E |
Office of the Secretary of Defense for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation |
OTA |
other transaction authority |
OT&E |
operational test and evaluation |
OUSD/AT&L |
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics |
PACFLT |
Pacific Fleet |
PACOM |
Pacific Command |
PC |
personal computer |
PEO |
Program Executive Office |
PESTO |
personnel, equipment, supply, training, and ordnance |
PM |
program/project manager |
PN&T |
positioning, navigation, and timing |
POM |
program objective memorandum |
PPBE |
programming, planning, budgeting, and execution |
PSO |
peace support operation |
QRC |
quick reaction capability |
RAFA |
Rapid Acquisition and Fielding Agency |
RCS |
radar cross section |
R&D |
research and development |
RF/IF |
radio frequency/intermediate frequency |
RIM-116 RAM |
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile |
RIMPAC |
Rim of the Pacific |
ROEs |
rules of engagement |
ROV |
remotely operated vehicle |
SBIR |
Small Business Innovation Research |
SIG |
senior integration group |
SM |
Standard Missile |
SME |
subject matter expert |
SOCOM |
Special Operations Command |
SOF |
Special Operations Forces |
SOLAS |
safety of life at sea |
SORTS |
Status of Resources and Training System |
SSBN |
nuclear-powered, ballistic missile submarine |
SSGN |
nuclear-powered, guided missile submarine |
S&T |
science and technology |
SUW |
surface warfare |
SYSCOM |
Systems Command |
TM |
technical manual |
TPM |
technical performance measure |
TSG |
threat study group |
TTPs |
tactics, techniques, and procedures |
UARC |
university affiliated research center |
USA |
U.S. Army |
USCG |
U.S. Coast Guard |
USCYBERCOM |
U.S. Cyber Command |
USG |
U.S. government |
USMC |
U.S. Marine Corps |
USN |
U.S. Navy |
VCNO |
Vice Chief of Naval Operations |
VLS |
vertical-launch system |
WCB |
warfighting capability baseline |