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#A1 Fit For Active Service (WWI PF Abbreviation)#B1 Able To Be Made Fit By Medical Treatment (WWI PF Abbreviation)#C1 Likely To Become Fit For Service Overseas After Special Training (WWI PF Abbreviation)#C2 Permanently Unfit For Active Service But Fit For Service In NZ (WWI PF Abbreviation)#D Permanently Unfit (WWI PF Abbreviation)1 ATF 1st Australian Task Force1, 2, 3 Airframe Engineering107 RAC Regiments, Royal Armoured Corps10H 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales Own)11H 11th Hussars (Royal Alberts Own)12L 12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales)13/18H 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own)14/20H 14th/20th Kings Hussars15/19H 15th/19th Kings Hussars16/5L 16th/5th Lancers16-N 16 Thread Series, American National17/21L 17th/21st Lancers2 Lt Second Lieutenant2 Sub Second Subaltern (Ranks of ATS)22 DGNS 22nd Dragoons23 H 23rd Hussars24 L 24th Lancers25 DGNS 25th Dragoons27 L 27th Lancers2IC 2nd In Charge2NM 2nd Naval Member3DG 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales Dragoon Guards3H 3rd Kings Own Hussars4/7DG 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards48 R Tks Battalions, Royal Rank Regiment48 Reece Regt Regiments, Reconnaisance Corps - Royal Armoured Corps4H 4th Queens Own Hussars5DG 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards7H 7th Queens Own Hussars8H 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars8-N 8 Thread Serices, American National9L 9th Queens Royal LancersA Acting, Assistant, Aitutaki (Met. Office)A & SD Administrative and Staff DutiesA & SD (SD) Administrative and Supply (Staff Duties)A & SH Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) (Foot Guards and Infantry)A PER Anti-personnelA' VEHICLES Armoured VehiclesA&A Alteration and AdditionsA&G Armanent and GeneralA/C AccountA/C AircraftA/CCA Acting Controller of Civil AviationA/DMS (I&PS) Assistant Director of Management Services (Information and Programme Systems)A/PILOT Airman PilotA/R Accept/RefuseA/STAND Assistants for StandardisationA-2 Air Force IntelligenceAA Air AttacheAA Alcoholics AnonymousAA Anti AircraftAA Any AcceptableAA Army ActAA Army AreaAA Automobile AssociationAA (DS) Administration Assistant (Domestic Services)AA (N) Administration Assistant (Naval)AA (P) Administration Assistant (Printing)AA (S) Administration Assistant (Administration Services)AA (SD) Administration Assistant (Staff Duties) (Navy)AA (STY) Administration Assistant (Stationery)AAA Anti Aircraft ArtilleryAAA Auckland Army AreaAAAA Attack by AircraftAAB Australian Army BookAAC Anti Aircraft Co-operationAAC Army Air CorpsAACC Army Air Corps CentreAACF Anti-Aircraft Co-operation FlightAACS Anti Aircraft Co-operation SquadronAACTDC Army Air Corps Tactical Development CentreAACU Anti-Aircraft Co-operation UnitAAD Advanced Army DepotAADC Anti Aircraft Defence CommanderAADC Army Air Defence Command PostAADS Administration Assistant Domestic ServicesAAEE Aeroplane and Armament Experimental EstablishmentAAF Auxiliary Air ForceAAFCE Auxiliary Air Forces Central EuropeAAG Assistant Adjutant General

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AAGS Air Armament and Gas SchoolAAI Australian Army OrderAAMA Area Airspace Management AuthorityAAMS Army Activity Management SystemAAN Administration Assistant (Naval)AAO (PP) Assistant Advisory Officer (Personnel Policy)AAO (S) Assistant Administration Officer (Staff)AAO (Sp) Assistant Administration Officer (Support)AAOS Assistant Administration Officer StaffAAP Administration Assistant PrintingAAPC Anti-Aircraft Practice CampAARD Army Ammunition Repair DepotAAS Air Armament SchoolAASAM Australian Army Skill At Arms MeetingAASD Administration Assistant Staff DutiesAASF Advanced Air Striking ForceAASL Anti Aircraft SearchlightAASO Army Air Supply OrganisationAASTY Administration Assistant StationeryAATC Army Adventurous Training CentreAATTV Australian Army Training Team VietnamAAU Air Ambulance UnitAAU Aircraft Acceptance UnitAB AirborneAB Army BookABCA America, Britain, Canada, AustraliaABDA American, British, Dutch, AustralianABEC Annnular Bearing Engineering CommitteeABGS (ME) Air Bombing and Gunnery School (Middle East)ABM Anti Ballistic MissileABO Air Board OrderABO Army Board OrderABS Able SeamanABS AbsoluteABSO Assistant Base Security OfficerABSO Assistant Branch Security officerAC AccountAC Action CopyAC Air CraftsmanAC AircraftAC Aircraft CarrierAC All ConcernedAC Alternating CurrentAC Armoured CarAC Assistant ChiefAC (W) R Aircraft Woman RecruitAC1 (2) Aircraft Hand 1st Class (2nd Class)ACC AccessoryACC Accident Compensation CorporationACC Air Component CommandACC Air Control CentreACC Airspace Co-ordination CentreACC Army Catering CorpsACC LEAVE Accrued LeaveACCCF Army Co-operation Command Communications FlightACCGS Air Cadets Central Gliding SchoolAcclim AcclimatisationACCMD AccommodatedACCN AccommodationACCOM AccommodationACCS Army Command and Control SystemACCT AccountsACDS Assistant Chief of Defence StaffACDS (OPS/PLANS) Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Operations and Plans)ACDS (Pers) Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Personnel)ACDS (Pol) Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Policy)ACDS (Sp) Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Support)ACDU Army Co-operation Development UnitACDU (ME) Air Combat Development Unit (Middle East)ACEID Asian Centre of Educational Innovation for DevelopmentACF Able Control FitterACFT AircraftACGS Assistant Chief of General StaffACH Aircraft HandACH Auckland Combined HeadquartersACHQ Auckland Combined HeadquartersACI Army Council InstructionACIGS Assistant Chief of the Imperial General StaffACK Able CookACK AcknowledgeACLU American Civil Liberties UnionACNB Australian Commonwealth Naval BoardACNB Australian Commonwealth Naval BoardACNS Assistant Chief of Naval StaffACNTS (P) Assistant Chief of Naval Technical Services (Personnel)


ACNTS (S) Assistant Chief of Naval Technical Services (Support)ACNTS (T) Assistant Chief of Naval Technical Services (Technical)ACOUSTINT Acoustic IntelligenceACP Allied Communications PublicationACQ AcquisitionACR Accident Compensation and RehabilitationACR Aircraft Man RecruitACR Airfield Control RadarACR Armoured Cavalry RegimentACRP Able Control Radar PlotterACS Airman Cadet SchoolACS American Chemical SocietyACSA Allied Communications Security AgencyACSEA Air Command South East AsiaACSI Assistant Chief of Staff for IntelligenceACT Air Control TeamACT Australian Capital TerritoryACV Armoured Command VehicleACW AircraftswomanACW Anti ClockwiseAD Air DefenceAD Air DespatchAD Aircraft DepotAD Anno DominiAD Army DepartmentAD (IBS) Assistant Director (Inventory Bureau Section)AD (SA) Assistant Director Stores AccountingAD ADMIN Assistant Director AdministrationAD ATT L Assistant Director Attache Liaison DFSAD BF Assistant Director (Budgets and Forecasts)AD COORD Assistant Director Co-ordinationAD COORD 1, 2 Assistant Director Co-ordination 1, 2AD CORPS Army Dental CorpsAD DEF PROD Assistant Director Defence ProductionAD DPS Assistant Director Defence Planning SystemsAD EC Assistant Director Expenditure ControlAD EDP Assistant Director Electronic Data Processing, Operating GroupAD EM Assistant Director Energy ManagementAD EM Assistant Director Environmental ManagementAD EP Assistant Director Equipment ProgrammeAD FIN Assistant Director Finance DFSAD FM Assistant Director Facilities ManagementAD GEO INF Assistant Director Geographic InformationAD INFOSEC Assistant Director Information SecurityAD MAN (ADV) Assistant Director of Manning (Advancement)AD MAN (APPR) Assistant Director of Manning (Apprentices)AD MAN (POST) Assistant Director of Manning (Postings)AD MAP Assistant Director Mutual Assistance Programme MODAD MOV (ADMIN) Assistant Director of Movements (Administration)AD MOV (AIR) Assistant Director Movement (Air)AD PERS COORD Assistant Director Personnel CoordinationAD PERS MNGT Assistant Director Personnel ManagementAD PROT Assistant Director Protocol DFSAD R&D Assistant Director Research and DevelopmentAD RM Assistant Director Resource ManagementAD SEC Assistant Director, SecretariatAD SECRETARIAT Assistant Director, SecretariatAD SPEC Admiralty SpecificationsAD SPT PLANS Assistant Director PlansAD SPT SVCS Assistant Director Support Services DFSAD SY IND Assistant Director Security IndustrialAD SY OPS Assistant Director Security OperationsAD SY PERS Assistant Director Security PersonnelAD SY PROT Assistant Director Security ProtectiveAD SYSTEMS Assistant Director Support SystemsAD TP Air Defence TroopAD TRG (COMMON) Assistant Director of Training (Common)AD TRG (OS) Assistant Director of Training (Overseas)AD TRG (Resources) Assistant Director of Training (Resources)AD W1, 1A Assistant Director of Works (Administration) 1, 1AAD W2 Assistant Director of Works (Real Estate)AD W3 Assistant Director of Works (Navy)AD W4 Assistant Director of Works (Army)AD W5 Assistant Director of Works (Air)ADA Air Defence AreaADA Air Defence ArtilleryADA Anglo-Dutch-AustralianADAC Air Defence Artillery CommanderADB American-Dutch-BritishADC Aide-de-campADC Air Defence ControlADCMG Assistant Director Complaints and Medallic GrievancesADCO Air Department Confidential OrdersADCOORD Assistant Director of Co-ordinationADCOS Aerospace Defence Combat Operations Staff


ADCPP Assistant Director Civilian Personnel PolicyADCS Air Division Communications FlightADD (TRG) Assistant Deputy Director of TrainingADD BKS Addington BarracksADD TRG Assistant Deputy Director, TrainingADDA Assistant Defence Distributing AuthorityADDC Assistant Director Defence CommunicationsADDC (CC) Assistant Director Defence Communications (Crypto Communications)ADDC (M&P) Assistant Director Defence Communications (Methods and Procedures)ADDC (PP1) (PP2) Assistant Director Defence Communications (Policy and Plans 1) (Policy and Plans 2)ADDC (Tech) Assistant Director of Defence Communications (Technical)ADDCA Assistant Director Defence Cataloguing AuthorityADDCA (EDP COORD) Assistant Director Defence Cataloguing Authority (Electronic Data Processing Co-ordination)ADDCA (Ops) Assistant Director Defence Cataloguing Authority (Operations)ADDCA (P&P) Assistant Director Defence Cataloguing Authority (Planning and Procedures)ADDCA Tech Support Assistant Director Technical Support, Defence Cataloguing AuthorityADDED AddressedADDI Assistant Director Defence IntelligenceADDMS Assistant Deputy Director Medical ServicesADDS (TRG) Assistant Director Dental Services (Training)ADDSD AddressedADDSY Assistant Director Defence SecurityADEA DEF PROD Assistant Director Equipment Administration Defence ProductionADEA IB Assistant Director Equipment Administration Inventory BureauADEA R&D Assistant Director Equipment Administration Research and DevelopmentADEA SCALES Assistant Director Equipment Administration ScalesADEA SYSTEMS Assistant Director Equipment Administration SystemsADEAP Assistant Director Establishments and Administration PolicyADEDP Assistant Director Electronic Data Processing Operating GroupADEE Assistant Director Electrical EngineeringADEM Assistant Director Energy ManagementADEM Assistant Director Environmental ManagementADEP Assistant Director Equity PolicyADEPS Assistant Director of Education ServicesADESM Assistant Director Emergency Services ManagementADF Australian Defence ForceADF Automatic Direction FindingADF (U) Aircraft Delivery Flight (Unit)ADFM Assistant Director Facilities ManagementADFP (Est) Assistant Director Finance PolicyADFP (EST) Assistant Director of Financial Policy (Estimates)ADFS Assistant Director Finance ServicesADG Australian Defence GroupADGB Air Defence of Great BritainADIS Assistant Director Information SystemsADIZ Air Defence Indentification ZoneADJ AdjustableADJ AdjutantADJT AdjutantADL Automatic Data LinkADLS Air Delivery Letter ServiceADM Administrative/AdministrationADM Admitted (WWI PF Abbreviation)ADME Assistant Director of Marine EngineeringADMIN AdministrationADMIN 1 Administration 1 Directorate of Organisation and Staff Duties - Air StaffAdmin 1 Administration Officer Organisation and Staff DutiesADMIN 1, 2, 3, 4 Administration Clerk (Support)ADMIN OFF Administration OfficerADMRS Assistant Director of Maritime Review Study (Navy)ADMS Assistant Director Medical ServicesADMS (CR) Assistant Director of Management Services (Central Region)ADMS (O&WS) Assistant Director of Management Services (Organization and Work Systems)ADNE Assistant Director of Naval EngineeringADNS Assistant Director Naval SignalsADO Air Department OrderADO Army Disposals OfficerADOA Assistant Director of AccountsADOA (E) Assistant Director of Accounts (Expenditure)ADOA (P) Assistant Director of Accounts (Pay)ADOPA (A) Assistant Director of Officer Postings and Appointments (Army)ADOPA (F) Assistant Director of Officer Postings and Appointments (Air Force)ADOPA (N) Assistant Director of Officer Postings and Appointments (Navy)ADP Accelerated Demining ProgrammeADP Assistant Director PeacekeepingADP Automatic Data ProcessingADPG Assistant Director Personal GrievancesADPP Assistant Director Personal PolicyADPS Assistant Director Psychological ServicesADPS (P&A) Assistant Director of Personal Services (Pay and Allowances)ADPS (POL) Assistant Director of Personal Services (Policy)ADRC Assistant Director Relationships and ContractsADRM Assistant Director Resource ManagementADRV Able DriverADS Advanced Dressing Station


ADS Assistant Director SecretariatADS (G) CAT Assistant Director Supply (General) CateringADS (G) CLO Assistant Director Supply (General) ClothingADS (G) FOL Assistant Director Supply (General) Fuel, Oil, LubricantsADS (G) GEN Assistant Director Supply (General) GeneralADS (G) RAT Assistant Director Supply (General) RationsADS (T) (N) (A) (F) Assistant Director Supply (Technical) Navy, Army, AirADS (T) A/FRAMES Assistant Director Supply (Technical) Air FramesADS (T) Aero Eng Assistant Director Supply (Technical) Aero EnginesADS (T) AGE Assistant Director Supply (Technical) Aircraft General EquipmentADS (T) AV Assistant Director Supply (Technical) AvionicsADS (T) CE Assistant Director Supply (Technical) Communications and ElectronicsADS (T) ENG Assistant Director Supply (Technical) EnginesADS (T) MARINE Assistant Director Supply (Technical) MarineADS (T) VEHS Assistant Director Supply (Technical) VehiclesADS (T) WPNS Assistant Director Supply (Technical) WeaponsADSEC Assistant Director SecretariatADSI Assistant Director of Service IntelligenceADSS Assistant Director of Service SecurityADSS Assistant Director of Supply ServicesADT Arab Deterrent ForceADU Aerodrome Defence UnitADU Air Defence UnitADU Air Department UnitADU Air Display UnitADU Auxiliary Drive UnitADV Advance ADV AdvisorADWE Assistant Director of Weapon and Electrical EngineeringADWE Assistant Director of Weapon EngineeringAE Aeronautical EngineerAE Ammunition ExaminerAE Army EquipmentAEAES Air Electronics and Air Engineers SchoolAEAF Allied Expeditionary Air ForcesAEC Army Education CorpsAEC Motor Vehicle Manufacturer in the UKAECC Admiralty Electronic Components CatalogueAEDS Atomic Energy Detection SystemAEF Air Experience FlightAEI & GE PL Armament, Electronics, Instruments & General Engineering PlatoonAEL Able ElectricianAEO (P&S) Assistant Executive Officer (Printing and Stationery)AEPS Army Euipment Planning SummaryAero Arm Eng Aeronautical Armament EngineeringAero Eng Aeronautical EngineeringAero Tech Admin Aeronautical Technical AdministrationAero Tech Plans Aeronautical Technical PlansAES Air Electronics SchoolAEW Electronic Warfare OperatorAEWS Airbourne Early Warning SystemAEWS Airbourne Electronic Warfare SystemAEWS Army Education Welfare ServiceAF Across FlatsAF Admiral of the FleetAF Air ForceAF Airfield (later Wing)AF Army FormAF Army FormAF Audio FrequencyAF Australian Armed ForcesAF Australian Army FormAFA Air Force ActAFAD Armed Forces Amending DeterminationAFAP Aviation Fuel and Ammunition ParkAFAR Azores Fixed Acoustic RangeAFB Air Force BaseAFB Automatische Fahr/Bremsreglung (Automatic Drive/Brake Control)AFBMA Anti Friction Bearing Manufacturers AssociationAFC Air Force CrossAFC Automatic Frequency ControlAFCC Air Force Component CommanderAFCC Armed Forces Canteen CouncilAFDA Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971AFDU (S) Air Fighting Development Unit (Squadron)AFE/AFEE Airborne Forces (Experimental) EstablishmentAFFF Aqueous Film Forming FoamAFFSO Air Force Flight Safety OfficerAFGSO Air Force Ground Safety OfficerAFHQ Allied Forces HeadquartersAFIS Air Force Intelligence ServiceAFM Army Fleet ManagerAFNZ Army Form, New ZealandAFO Admiralty Fleet OrderAFP Australian Federal Policy


AFPRO Air Force Public Relations OfficerAFRC Armed Forces Recruiting CentreAFRU Advanced Flying and Refresher UnitAFS Auxiliary Fighter Squadron, SingaporeAFS (ME) Air Fighting School (Middle East)AFS/AFU Advanced Flying School/UnitAFSA Armed Forces Security AgencyAFSO Air Force Safety OfficerAFSS Air Force Security ServiceAFSS Armed Forces Superannuation SchemeAFTAC Air Force Technical Application CentreAFTS/AFTU Advance Flying Training School/UnitAFV Armoured Flighting VehicleAFWE Air Forces Western EuropeAG Adjutant GeneralAG Air GunnerAG Anti GasAGC Automatic Gain ControlAGE Aircraft Ground EquipmentAGI Army Garrison Institute (Now AFCC)AGL Above Ground LevelAGM Admiralty General MessageAGME Aircraft Gun Mounting EstablishmentAGRA Army Group, Royal ArtilleryAGRE Army Group, Royal EngineersAGRS Air and Ground Radio SchoolAGS Air Ground SystemAGS Air Gunnery SchoolAGS Aircraft General StandardAGS Army General StaffAGS (ME/I) Air Gunnery School (Middle East/India)AGWS Armoury General WorkshopAH Attack HelicopterAH (C) Assistant Hydrographer (Civil)AH (N) Assistant Hydrographer (Naval)AHA Able Hydrographic AssistantAHA Anti-Harrassment AdvisorAHB Auckland Harbour BoardAHD AirheadAHD Animal Health Division (of Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries)AHQ Army HeadquartersAHQ (i) Air Headquarters (India)AID Aeronautical Inspection DivisionAIDS Acquired Immune Dficiency SyndromeAIEU Armament and Instrument Experimental UnitAIF Australian Imperial Force (WWI PF Abbreviation)AIG Allied Intelligence BureauAIG Assistant Inspector GeneralAIIM Association of Information & Image ManagementAILO Air Intelligence Liaison OfficerAIN Approved Item NameAIO Artillery Intelligence OfficerAIR CDRE Air CommodoreAIR DEPT Air DepartmentAIR RAD ENG Air Radio EngineeringAIR SEC Air SecretaryAIR TPS Air TroopsAIRCDRE Air CommodoreAIRMOV Air MovementsAIS Air Interception SchoolAISI American Iron & Steel InstituteAITR Army Individual Training ReviewAK or AKLD AucklandAL AluminiumAL SEC Air Liaison SectionALG Advanced Landing GroundALLCE AllowanceALLO All OtherALM Army Law ManualALO Air Liaison OfficerALP Australian Labour PartyALTN AlternativeAM Admiralty MessageAM Air MarshallAM Air MinistryAM Amplitude ModulationAM AmpouleAMA Able Medical AssistantAMA Air Material AreaAMA Airhead Maintenance AreaAMB Afloat Marine BattalionAMB AmbulanceAMB Amphibious Marine BrigadeAMC Airframes Modifications CommitteeAMDF Army Master Data File


AMDP Air Member for Development and ProductionAMDT AmendmentAME Airspace Management ElementAMF Able Marine FitterAMF Australian Military ForcesAMLC Airspace Management Liaison Committee (Centre)?AMM Able Marine MechanicAMN AmmunitionAMP Air Member, PersonnelAMP Air Member, PlanningAMP AmpereAMPH Amphibious Marine BrigadeAMPU Aircraft Maintenance Planning UnitAMR Aircraft Modifications and RepairsAMS Air Member SupplyAMS Assistant Military SecretaryAMSDU Air Ministry Servicing Development UnitAMTB Anti Motor Torpedo BoatAMTB Auxiliary Motor Torpedo BoatAMU Armed Medicine UnitAMUS Able MusicianAMV Armed Merchant VesselAMWIS Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence SummaryAMWR Air Ministry War RoomAN Air Force/NavyAN/NZ Australia/New ZealandANA Air Force Navy AeronauticalANA Arab News AgencyANA Army, Navy, Air ForceANBS Air Navigation and Bombing SchoolANC African National CongressANC American National CoarseANCT American National Coarse ThreadANEFT American National Extra Fine ThreadANFE Aircraft Not Fully EquippedANFT American National Fine ThreadANHCT American National Hose Coupling ThreadANLO Australian Naval Liaison OfficerANLST AnalystANLST/PRGMR Analyst/ProgrammerANNX AnnexANS Air Navigation SchoolANS Assistant Naval SecretaryANSI American National Standards Institute (Was USASI)ANTP Aueronautical National Taper Pipe ThreadANZ Air New ZealandANZ Australian New Zealand BankANZAC Australia, New Zealand Army CorpANZDCG Australia, New Zealand Defence Coordinating GroupANZMATSUPANZMIS Australia, New Zealand Military Intelligence SchoolANZUK Australia, New Zealand, United KingdomANZUS Australia, New Zealand United StatesAO Accountant Officer (Navy)AO Administration OfficerAO Advisory OfficerAO Air ObserverAO Area of OperationsAO Army OrderAO (DS) Administration Officer (Domestic Services)AO (EDP) Administration Officer (Electronic Data Processing)AO (FIN) Administration Officer (Finance)AO (JIB) Administration Officer (Joint Intelligence Bureau)AO (P&S) Administration Officer (Printing and Stationery)AO (POL) Administration Officer (Policy)AO (PS) Administration Officer (Pay and Service)AO (S) Administration Officer (Staff)AO (T&M) Administration Officer (Typists and Machinists)AO SP Administration Officer Support BranchAOC Air Officer CommandingAOC Army Ordnance CorpsAOCU Andover Operational Conversion UnitAOD Advanced Ordnance DepotAOD Army Ordnance DepotAOG Aircraft on GroundAOG Assembly of GodAOIGA Administration Officer Inter-Governmental AgreementsAOIGA Administration Officer International Government AgreementsAON Administration Officer NavalAONS Air Observers Navigation SchoolAOP (S) Air Observation Post (School)AOR At Own Request (WWI PF Abbreviation)AOS Air Observers SchoolAOT Administration Officer, TechnicalAOT Administration Officer, Training


AOTS Aircrew Officers Training SchoolAP Air PublicationAP Aircraft ParkAP Ammunition PointAP Anti PersonnelAP Armour PiercingAPB Army Promotion BoardAPC Armoured Personnel CarrierAPC (S) Armament Practice Camp (Station)APCA Ammunition Provisioning Control AccountAPCA Armoured Personnel CarrierAPCS Aden Protectorate Communications SquadronAPEID Asian Programme of Educationsl Innovation for DevelopmentAPF Australian Pharmaceutical FormularyAPFSDS Armour Piercing, Fin Stablised, Discarding SabotAPHE Armour Piercing High ExplosiveAPI Air Position IndicatorAPI American Petroleum InstituteAPI Armour Piercing IncendiaryAPIS Army Photographic Interpretation SectionAPL Accounts: Publications & LiaisonAPLQ Agence Presse Libre de QuebecAPM Air Pilot ManualAPM Army Provost MarshalAPM Assistant Provost MarshalAPO Army Post OfficeAPP Appointment (WWI PF Abbreviation)APP AIR Aircraft ApprenticeAPPC Army Policy Coordination CommitteeAPPCF Apprentice Control FitterAPPL ApplicationAPPL Auckland Port PlanAPPMF Apprentice Marine FitterAPPRF Apprentice Radio FitterAPPROX ApproximatelyAPPTD AppointedAPPUNCAT Apprentice UncategorisedAPPWF Apprentice Weapon FitterAPPX AppendixAPR AprilAPS AppointmentsAPS Automated Publications SystemsAPSF Aden Protectorate Support FlightAPTC Army Physical Training CorpsAPTL Air Portability Team LeaderAPU Aircraft Performance Unit (RAAF)APU Auxiliary Power UnitAQ Adjutant Quarter Master CorpsAQF Army Qualifications FrameworkAQHM Assistant Queens Harbour MasterAQMS Armourer Quarter Master SergeantAQMS Artificer Quarter Master SergeantAQMS Artisan Quarter Master SergeantAR Airfuel ReserveAR All RanksAR Armed Merchant RaiderARA Army Rifle AssociationARA Auckland Regional AuthorityARA Australian Regular ArmyARANZ Archives and Records Association of New ZealandARC Acoustic Research CentreARD Aircraft Repair DepotARDU Aircraft Research Development UnitARF Able Radio FitterARG Armoured Replacement GroupARH Ammunition RailheadARI Air Radio InstallationARIA Advanced Range Instrumentation AircraftARM Anti Radiation MissileARMA Archives and Records Management AssociationARMD ArmouredARMD Armoured Personnel CarrierARMD C Armoured CarARMD CORPS Armoured CorpsArmy GS The Army General StaffARO Able RadiomanARO Army Routine OrderARO Assistant Research Officer, Joint Intelligence BureauARP Air Raid PrecautionsARP Ammunition Refilling PointARRU Army Ready Reaction UnitARS Aircraft Repair SectionART Airborne Rescue TeamART Artificer ART WKS COY Art Works Company


ARTY ArtilleryARTY R Artillery ReconnaisanceARU Aircraft Repair UnitARV Armoured Recovery VehicleARWF/S Advanced Rotary Wing Flight/SquadronAS Air School (SAAF)AS Anti SubmarineA-S Armstrong-SiddeleyAS (A) Assistant Secretary (Administration)AS (F) Assistant Secretary (Finance)AS (MA) Assistant Secretary (Management and Administration)AS (MS) Assistant Secretary (Management Services)AS (POL) Assistant Secretary (Policy)AS 1, 2 Assistant Secretary 1, 2AS CO Anti-submarine Control OfficerAS SEC OFF Acting Section Officedr (WAAF)AS&RU Aircraft Salvage and Repair UnitASA Able Stores AccountantASA Army Security AgencyASA Army Stores AuditorASAC Air Staff Administration CentreASAC Air Staff Administrative CentreASAE American Society of Automotive EngineersASAP As Soon As PossibleASAS Army Stores Audit SectionASC Army Service CorpsASCP Air Staff Command PostASD Ammunition Sub DepotASDC Army Supply Documentation CentreASDG Assistant Superintendent of DegaussingASDIC Anti Submarine detection Investigation CommitteeASDIC Submarine Detecting Apparatus (Anti submarine Warfare Division)ASEAN Association of South East Asian NationsASET Author System for Education and TrainingASFD Anti-submarine Fixed DefenceASFDO Anti-submarine Fixed Defence OfficerASG Able SignalmanASI Air Staff InstructionsASIO Australian Security Intelligence OrganisationASIS Armament Store Issuing ShipASIS Australian Secret Intelligence ServiceASL Authorised Stockage ListASLT AssaultASM Air to Surface MissileASM Armourer Sergeant MajorASME American Society of Mechanical EngineersASO Armament Supply OfficerASO Australian Security OutlookASO Aviation Supply OfficeASO (Authorisations) Assistant Staff Officer Support (Finance)ASOC Air Support Operations CentreASP 1, 2 Air Staff Plans 1, 2ASRO Assistant Station Radio OfficerASRO (P) Assistant Station Radio Officer (Processing)ASRT Air Support Radar TeamASRTU Air-Sea Rescue Training UnitASS Air Signals SchoolASSN AssociationAsst Codifier Assistant Codifier Defence Cataloguing AuthorityASST LIB Assistant LibrarianASST REGR (CLAS) Assistant Registrar (Classified Registry)ASST REGR (GEN) Assistant Registrar (General Registry)ASST REGR (P/S) Assistant Registrar (Personnel/Support Registry)ASST SEC O Assistant Secretarial OfficerASST SO (NZ P&A) Assistant Staff Officer (New Zealand Payment Allowances)ASSU Air Support Signal UnitASSY AssemblyAST Air Service TrainingAST Army Staff TargetASTD Able StewardASTM American Society for Testing MaterialsASTO Assistant Staff Training OfficerASW Anti Submarine WarfareASWDU Air-Sea Warfare Development UnitASWE Admiralty Surface Weapons EstablishmentAT Air TransportAT Ammunition TechnicianAT Animal TransportAT Anti TankAT Army TrainingAT RNZAF AratakiATA Air Transport AuxiliaryATAF Allied Tactical Air ForceATC Air Traffic ControlATC Air Training Corps


ATDU Air Torpedo Development Unit* *If transport aircraft involved, refers to Air Transport Development UnitATF Admiral of the FleetATF Air Task ForceATF Australian Tas ForceATF Autogiro Training FlightATG Army Training GroupATGM Anti Tank Guided MissileATI Army Training InstructionATK Anti TankATL Assistant Technical LibrarianATLO Air Transport Liaison Office(r)ATLR Able TailorATM Army Training MemorandumATMA ANZUK Traffic Management AgencyATMCC Air Transport Movement Control CentreATMOS AtmosphereATN Anti-torpedo NetATO Able Telecommunications OperatorATO Ammunition Technical OfficerATOC Air Transport Operations CentreATP Advanced Training PoolATPS Army TroopsATRAP Air Transport Radioactive PackageATS Advanced Training SchoolATS Advanced Training SquadronATS Aeronautical Technical ServicesATS Air Training SchemeATS Air Transport SquadronATS Armament Training StationATS Auxiliary Territorial ServiceATT AttachedATT AttachmentATTD Attached (WWI PF Abbreviation)ATTDU Air Transport Tactical Development UnitATU Armament Training Unit (India)AUAS Aberdeen University Air SquadronAUG AugustAUGAS Aviation GasolineAUKVOL @ Auckland Division RNZNVRAUMC Auckland University Medical CorpsAUST AustraliaAUSTRO Australian Eyes OnlyAUTEC Atlantic Undersea Test & Evaluation CentreAUTH AuthorityAUWE Admiralty Underwater Weapons EstablishmentAUX AuxiliaryAV Auxiliary VessellAVC Automatic Volume ControlAVEO Auxiliary Vessel Engineer OfficerAVG AverageAVGAS Aviation GasolineAVM Air Vice MarshalAVN AviationAVRE Assault Vehicle, Royal EngineersAVTUR Aviation Turbine FuelAVTUR Aviation Turbine FuelAW Armstrong WhitworthAW Automatic WeaponAWACS Airborne Warning & Control SystemAWD Advanced Workshop DetachmentAWDS All-Weather Development SquadronAWEM Able Weapon Electrical MechanicAWF Able Weapon FitterAWFCS All-Weather Fighter Conversion SquadronAWG American Wire GuageAWL Absent Without LeaveAWOCU All-Weather Operational Conversion UnitAWOL Absent Without LeaveAWQ Annual Weapon QualificationAWRE Atomic Weapons Research EstablishmentAWS American Welding SocietyAWTR Able WriterAX Auxiliary VesselsAXDO Assistant Extended Defence OfficerAZ AzimuthB BomberB SUP AIRFD Base Supply AirfieldB' VEHICLES Non Fighting Vehicles, e.g. CarsB WKSP Base WorkshopB&GS Bombing and Gunnery SchoolB/C Bomber CommandBA Bachelor of ArtsBA British ArmyBA British Association Screw ThreadBAA Basic All Arms


BAA Brigade Group Administrative AreaBAC Berlin Air Command (post-war)BAC Brigade Ammunition Column (WWI PF Abbreviation)BAC Bristol Aircraft Company (until 1950s)BAC British Air Commission (in USA)BAC British Aircraft Corporation (1960s)BACT BacteriologicanBAD Base Ammunition DepotBAD British Admiralty Delegation WashingtonBADU Blind, later, Beam Approach Development UnitBAE British AerospaceBAF Balkan Air ForceBAFF British Air Forces in FranceBAFO British Air Forces of OccupationBAFSEA British Air Forces South-East AsiaBAIO Brigade Artillery Intelligence OfficerBAKIN Indonesian State Intelligence Co-ordination BodyBANS Basic Air Navigation SchoolBAOR British Army of the RhineBARU British Airways Repair Unit (ME)BAS Beam Approach SchoolBASO Brigade Air Support OfficerBAT Blind Approach TrainingBATDU Blind Approach Training and Development UnitBATF Beam (originally Blind) Approach Training FlightBATT BatallionBAW Base Area WellingtonBAYS Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards)BB BattleshipsBBC British Broadcasting CorporationBBP Bulk Breaking PointBBSU British Bombing Survey UnitBBU Bomb Ballistics UnitBC Ballistic CapBC Battery CommanderBC Battle CruiserBC Bayonet CapBC Before ChristBC Bomber CommandBC British Casualty (WWI PF Abbreviation)BCAir British Commonwealth Air Component, JapanBCATP British Commonwealth Air Training PlanBCBS Bomber Command Bombing SchoolBCC Battery Control CentreBCC British Colour CouncilBCCF (S) Bomber Command Communications Flight (Squadron)BCD Binary Code DecimalBCDU Bomber Command Development UnitBCF BromochlorodifluoromethaneBCFK British Commonwealth Force KoreaBCIS Bomber Command Instructors SchoolBCNZ Broadcasting Corporation of New ZealandBCO Budgetary Control OfficerBCOF British Commonwealth Occupation ForcesBCP Battery Command PostBCTAE British Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic ExpeditionBD Base DepotBD Battle DressBD BoardBD Bomb DisposalBD BundleBDA Bomb Damage AssessmentBDE Brigade (WWI PF Abbreviation)BDO Bomb Disposal OfficerBDO Boom Defence OfficerBDR BombardierBDRP Base Depot Reception PoolBDS BoardsBDSM BandsmanBDT Base Depot TrenthamBDU Bombing Development UnitBDY BoundaryBEA British European AirwaysBEDFS HERTS Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)BEME Brigade Electrical and Mechanical EngineerBER Beyond Economical RepairBES Boy Entrant SchoolBF Board FeetBF Budgets & ForecastsBFA Blank Firing AttachmentBFT Battle Fittness TestBFTS Basic Flying Training SchoolBG BagBG Birmingham GaugeBGS Bombing and Gunnery School


BGS Brigadier General StaffBH BunchBHD Beach HeadBHP Brake Horse PowerBHS Boys High SchoolBIAS Bureau orf Intelligence Analysis & SecurityBIC British Instantaneous CouplingBIO Base Intelligence OfficerBIOT British Indian Ocean TerritoryBIS Basic Information SheetBK BarrackBK BookBL BarrelBL Base LineBL Bomb LineBLACKCAT Night Flying Catalina AircraftBLEU Blind Landing Experimental UnitBLO British Liaison Office(r)BLOC Basic Level of CapabilityBLP Back Loading PointBLR Beyond Local RepairBM BlenheimBM Brigade MajorBM Brigadier MajorBMA Beach Maintenance AreaBMA British Medical AssociationBMC Burnham Military CampBMEW Ballistic Missile Early Warning SystemBMNT Beginning Morning Nautical TwilightBMRA Brigade Major, Royal ArtilleryBMSS Budget Manager Support ServicesBMU Base Maintenance UnitBMU Base Medical UnitBMU Bomber Maintenance UnitBN BattalionBNAE Bureau de Normalization de I'AeronautiqueBND BandsmanBNF British National FormularyBNLO British Naval Liaison OfficerBO BoltBOAC British Overseas Airways CorporationBOCU Bomber Operational Conversion UnitBOD Base Ordnance DepotBOMREP Bombing ReportBOO Brigade Ordnance OfficerBOP Battery Observation PostBORDER Border Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)BOSS Bureau of State SecurityBOWO Brigade Ordnance Warrant OfficerBP Boiling PointBP Boulton PaulBP British PetroleumBP British PharmacopoeiaBPC British Pharmaceutical CodexBPC British Purchasing Commission (in USA)BPF British Pacific FleetBQ BriquetBQMS Battery Quarter Master SergeantBR BarBR Bomber ReconnaissanceBR Books of ReferenceBR BridgeBR320 Catalogue of Naval Stores (UK)BRA Brigadier, Royal ArtilleryBRECKNICK Brecknockshire Battalion, South Wales Borders (Foot Guards and Infantry)BRIG BrigadierBRIT BritishBRO BrotherBROS BrothersBRUSA Britain-United States AgreementBS British StandardBS Brown & SharpBSA Balance Sheet AccountantBSAA British South American AirwaysBSC British Security Co-ordinationBSC British Standard Cycle (thread)BSCON British Standard Electrical Conduct ThreadBSD/TU Bomber Support Development/Training UnitBSE Bristol-Siddeley EngineBSF British Standard Fine (Thread)BSI British Standard InstituteBSM Battery Sergeant MajorBSN BoatswainBSO Base Supply OfficerBSO Branch Security Officer


BSP British Standard Pipe (Thread)BSP.TR.INT British Standard Pipe Taper ExternalBSPF British Standard Pipe FasteningBSPL British Standard Pipe LongscrewBSPPL British Standard Pipe Parallel (Jointing Thread)BSS British Standard SpecificationBSTU Bomber Support Training UnitBSU Base Service UnitBSU Base Supply DepotBSW British Standard Whitworth (Thread)BT BottleBT Brevet (WWI PF Abbreviation)BTD Burnham Training DepotBTN BatallionBTO Brigade Transport OfficerBTU Bombing Trials UnitBTU British Thermal UnitBTY BatteryBU Bath UnitBU Broken UpBU BushelBUCKS Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (Foot Guards and Infantry)BUDOCKS Bureau of Yards & DocksBUFFS Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) (Foot Guards and Infantry)BUSANDA Bureau of Supply and AccountingBUWEPS Bureau of Naval WeaponsBVGS Battlefield Visualisation Graphics SystemBW Biological WarfareBW Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)BWF Bristol Wireless Flight, YatesburyBWG Birmingham Wire GaugeBWHQ Base Wing HeadquartersBWT Bookwriting Team (Navy)BX BoxC CaptainC CelsiusC CentigradeC CommanderC & AG Controller and Auditor GeneralC COMD Chief Commander (Ranks of ATS)C CONT Chief Controller (Ranks of ATS)C in C Commander In ChiefC TECH S Co-ordinator of Technical ServicesC TPS Corps TroopsC' Vehicles Vehicles served on an 'hours run' basisC&A Command and AdministrationC&M Care and MaintenanceC&SS Command and Staff SchoolC/V Capparel/VuleanCA CalibrationCA Carrier AttackCA CartridgeCA Chief ArtificerCA Civil AffairsCA Coast ArtilleryCA Commonwealth AgencyCA Construction AssistantCA Controller, Aircraft (Air Ministry)CA Corporate ApplicationsCA Corporate AuditorCA Cost AccountingCA Cruisers Heavy aCAA Civil Aviation AuthorityCAA Civil Aviationa AdministrationCAACU Civil Anti-Aircraft Co-operation UnitCAB Chief of General Staff's Advisory BoardCAB Citizens Advice BureauCAC Colonial Ammunition CompanyCAC Commonwealth Aircraft CompanyCAC Conjunction Address CodeCACU/F Coast Artillery Co-operation Unit/FlightCAD Capability Analysis and DoctrineCAD Civil Aviation DepartmentCAD Civil Aviation DivisionCAD Computer Aided DesignCAEW Casualty Air Evacuation StationCAG Carrier Air GroupCAG Commonwealth of Australia GazetteCAG Composite Administrative GroupCAGRA Commander Army Group Royal ArtilleryCAGRE Commander Army Group Royal EngineersCAIO Corps Artillery Intelligence OfficerCAL CalibrateCAL CalibreCAL Calorie


Cal Flt Calibration FlightCAM CamouflageCam Flt/Unit Camouflage Flt/UnitCAMB Cambridgeshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)CAME Corps Airspace Management ElementCAMERONIANS Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (Foot Guards and Infantry)CAMERSONS Queen's Own Cameron Highlands (Foot Guards and Infantry)CAMMS Computer Assisted Map Manoeuvre SimulationCAMP Camp CommandantCANNAVRADSTA Canadian Naval Radio StationCANS Civil Air Navigation SchoolCANT CanterburyCANTNMWC Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and West CoastCANVOL Canterbury Division RNZNVRCAO Central Area OfficeCAO Civilian Administration OfficerCAP Civil Air PatrolCAP Combat Air PatrolCAPRO Central Army Personal Records OfficeCAPT CaptainCAPT IC Captain In ChargeCARR CarrierCARRC Central Area Reserve and Recruiting CentreCAS CasualtiesCAS Casualty Air Evacuation StationCAS Chief of Air StaffCAS Close Air SupportCASA Chief Army Stores AuditorCASC Combined Arms Simulation CentreCasevac Casualty EvacuationCAT Catalina (Aircraft Type)CAT CatalogueCAT CateringCAT College of Air Training, HambleCAT WO Catering Warrant OfficerCAT/MONOGR LIB Catalogue/Monographs LibrarianCATCS Central Air Traffic Control SchoolCATE Combined Arms Training ExerciseCATO Chief Ammunication Technical OfficerCAV CavalryCAW College of Air WarfareCB Car BoyCB Change BulletinCB Citizens BandCB Confidential BookCB Confidential BookCB Confined to BarracksCB Counter BatteryCB Counter BombardmentCBA Confidential Books AuditorCBE Central Bomber EstablishmentCBGLO Carrier Borne Ground Liaison OfficerCBGLS (SECT) Carroer Borne Ground Liaison SectionCBM Cubic MetreCBNRC Communications Branch, National Research CouncilCBO Counter Battery OfficerCBR Chemical, Biological, RadiologicalCBS Contract Built ShipsCBU Cluster Bomb UnitCBW Chemical and Biological WarfareCC Camp CommandantCC Chief Constructor (Navy)CC Coastal CommandCC Confined to CampCC Coronation ContingentCC Crypto CommunicationsCC Cubic CentimetreCC (F) IS Coastal Command (Flying) Instructors SchoolCC1 Officer in Charge Monitoring Team (Cryptor Communications Security)CC1A Technician Monitoring TeamCC2 Technical Assistant CryptoCCB Combined Communications BoardCCC Command, Control and CommunicationsCCCA Commander Corps Coast ArtilleryCCCC Centralised COMINT Communication CentreCCCF (S) Coastal Command Communications Flight (Squadron)CCDU Coastal Command Development UnitCCEB Combined Communications and Electronics BoardCCEO Combined Communication Electronics OfficerCCF Canadian Car and Foundry (Manufacturer)CCF/U Check and Conversion Flight/UnitCCGS Coastal Command Gunnery SchoolCCHQ Christchurch Combined HeadquartersCCIB Command and Control Interoperability BoardCCK Commonwealth Contingent, Korea


CCLK Chief ClerkCCM Counter Counter MeasuresCCM Cubic CentimetreCCNZD Commander in Chief New Zealand DivisionCCP Casualty Clearing PostCCP Casualty Collecting PostCCP Coastal Command PoolCCPS Chief Clerk Personnel ServicesCCRC COMINT Communications Relay CentreCCS Casualty Clearing StationCCS Chairman, Chiefs of StaffCCSE Canadian Communications Security EstablishmentCCT CircuitCCT Combat Control TeamCCTDU Coastal Command Tactical Development UnitCD Aircraft Carrier - Planes on DeckCD CadmiumCD Central DistrictCD Chief DraughtsmanCD Chief of DefenceCD Civil DefenceCD Clearance DivingCD Coast DefenceCD Combat DevelopmentCD Compact DiskCD Confidential DocumentsCD Construction DraughtsmanCD Constructive DraughtsmanCD Maj Capital Projects - MajorCD Min Capital Projects - MinorCDA CanadaCDA Chief Defence AuditorCDA Combined Development AgencyCDA Current Defence ArticleCDAA Circularly Disposed Antenna ArrayCDAB Career Development Advisory BoardCDCN Controller Defence Communications Network NZCDF Chief of Defence Force OCDFCDI Command Driver IncrementCDL Chief Defence LibrarianCDN CanadianCDO Chief Dental OfficerCDO CommandoCDOD Central District Ordnance DepotCDR CommanderCDRE CommodoreCDS Chief of Defence StaffCDS Commonwealth Document SeriesCDT CadetCDT Cadet EntrantCDT MID Cadet MidshipmanCE Camp EquipmentCE Chief EngineerCE ConeC-E (A) Comm Communications-Electronics (Air) CommunicationsC-E (A) Nav Communications-Electronics (Air) NavigationCE&I Controller of Establishments and InspectionsCEIS Community Education Initiatives SchemeCEO Chief Examining OfficerCEO Chief Executive Officer (Navy)CEO Civilian Executive OfficerCEP Capital Equipment ProgrammeCEP Co-ordinator Equipment ProgrammesCERE CeremonialCES Complete Equipment ScheduleCEW CELL Communications and Electronic Warfare CellCF Carbon FilamentCF Chaplain to the ForcesCF Coastal ForcesCF Compare WithCF Conversion Flight (Number Prefix)CF Cubic FootCF (S) Communications Flight (Squadron)CFCCU Civilian Fighter Control Co-operation UnitCFCS Central Fighter Control SchoolCFE Central Fighter EstablishmentCFE Contractor Furnished EquipmentCFF Combined Forces in FranceCFI Chief Flying InstructorCFM ConfirmedCFM Cubic Foot per MetreCFMIS Central Financial Management Information SystemCFN CraftsmanCFO Corporate Finanical OfficerCFS Central Flying School


CFS Cubic Foot per SecondCFWD Communications Flight Western DesertCG CentigramCG Centre of GravityCGIS Central Gliding Instructors SchoolCGS Central Gliding SchoolCGS Central Gunner School, RAFCGS Central Gunnery SchoolCGS Chief of General StaffCH ChaplainCH ChapterCH CheeseheadCH ChestCH ChristchurchCH ACCNT Chief AccountantCH CLERK (INT) Chief Clerk (International Section) Defence Cataloguing AuthorityCH CLERK (POL) Chief Clerk (Policy)CH CLERK GS Chief Clerk (Army)CH INSP Chief Inspector, FinanceCH INSP E&I Chief Inspector, Establishments and InspectionsCH LIB Chief LibrarianCHAP ChaplainCHAP 1 Chaplain Class 1CHAP 2 Chaplain Class 2CHCH ChristchurchCHCS CharacteristicsCHD Chaplains DepartmentCHD CheeseheadCHEM ChemicalCHESHIRE Cheshire RegimentCHIES Community Health Initiatives Funding SchemeCHL Chain Home Low (Radar Chain)CHR Civilian Human ResourcesCI Cash IronCI Constant IncreaseCI Counter IntelligenceCI Cubic InchCIA Central Intelligence AgencyCIA Chief Inspector ArmamentsCIB Central Intelligence BureauCIB Combined Intelligence BureauCIB Criminal Investigation BranchCID Committee of Imperial DefenceCIE Chief, Intelligence Evaluation CentreCIGS Chief of Imperial General StaffCINCPAC Commander in Chief PacificCINCPACFLT Commander in Chief Pacific FleetCIO Chief Information Officer OCDFCIO Coordinator Inter-Departmental OperationsCISST Communications and Information Systems Support TroopCIT Central Institute of TechnologyCIV Civilian or CivilCIV PERS Civilian Personnel (HQNZDF)CK CakeCKD Completely Knocked DownCKY CookeryCL Carrier Light (Aircraft Carrier)CL CentilitreCL Centre LineCL ClassCL ClosedCL CommercialCL Cruiser LightCLA Centre Line AverageCLE Central Landing EstablishmentClerk M3, M4 Marine Equipment and Steam Machinery Section, M3, M4CLK ClerkCLK CIV PERS SVCS Clerk Civilian Personnel Services Civ PersCLK CLSD FILES & SPT SVCS Clerk Closed Files and Support Services DFSCLK DISTR SVCS Clerk Distribution Services DFSCLK LEGAL SVCS Clerk Legal Services LegalCLK MAN Clerk ManningCLK MSA Clerk Medical Stores AdministrationCLK RCDS Clerk Records RMSCLK REC Clerk RecruitingCLK SAFE DISTR Clerk Safehand Distribution DFSCLO Chief Liaison OfficerCLO ClothingCLS Central Landing SchoolCM CentimetreCM Construction ManagerCM Controlled MiningCM Counter MeasuresCM W Centimetre WavesCMA Chief Management Accountant


CMA Corps Maintenance AreaCMAC Cambodian Mine Action CentreCMD Central Military DistrictCMF Central Mediterranean ForceCMF Citizen Military ForcesCMF Commonwealth Monitoring Force Rhodeisa/ZimbabweCMG Composite Maintenance GroupCML Code of Military LawCML Colonial Mutual LifeCMO Controlled Mining (Observation)CMP Corps of Military PoliceCMPNT ComponentCMT Compulsory Military TrainingCMTS Cypher Maintenance & Training SectionCN Canadian Communications Security EstablishmentCN Change NoticeCN Code NumberCNCC Central Network Control CentreCNCS Central Navigation and Control SchoolCNMWC Canterbury, Marlborough, West CoastCNPF Central Non Public Funds (RNZAF)CNPF Clerk Non Public FundsCNS Central Navigation SchoolCNS Chief of Naval StaffCNTS Chief of Naval Technical ServicesCNZCF Commandant New Zealand Cadet ForcesCO Central OrdnanceCO Combined OperationsCO Commanding OfficerCO CompanyCO Consists OfCO ContainerCO ConvoyCO DCU Commanding Officer Defence Communications UnitCO WAKEFIELD Commanding Officer Her Majesty's New Zealand Ship WakefieldCOA Cunliffe-Owen AircraftCOCOMCOD Cash On DeliveryCOD Central Ordnance DepotCOD Company Ordnance DepotCodifiers (NZ Sect) Codifiers New Zealand Section Defence Cataloguing AuthorityCOEF CoefficientCOI Court of InquiryCOIC Combined Operational Intelligence CentreCOIC Combined Operations Intelligence CentreCOL ColonelCol GS Colonel, General StaffCOL LOG Colonel LogisticsCOL OPS/TRG Colonel Operations and TrainingCol PD Colonel Plans and DevelopmentCOL PERS Colonel PersonnelCol SD Colonel, Staff DutiesCOLDM GDS Coldstream Guards (Foot Guards and Infantry)COLN ColumnCOLW Commanding Officer Logistics WingCOMAIRCE Command Air CentreCOMAIRSOPAC Commander Air South PacificCOMAUCK Commodore AucklandCOMAUK Commodore AucklandCOMCAN Commonwealth Communications Army NetworkCOMCEN Communications CentreCOMD Command, Commandant or CommanderCOMDT CF Commandant Cadet ForcesCOMDT NZCF Commandant New Zealand Cadet ForcesCOMFEF Commander Far East FleetCOMINCH Commander In Chief US FleetCOMM CommunicationCOMMS OFF Communications Officer DefenceCOMP CompositeCOMP Composite Maintenance GroupCOMP CompositionCOMP CompoundCOMP LEAVE Compassionate LeaveCOMPT CompartmentCOMSEC Communications SecurityCOMSOPAC Commander South Pacific AreaCOMSOWESPAC Commander South West Pacific AreaCONC ConcentratedCOND ConditionCOND ConducterCONR Contact ReconnaisanceCONSTR ConstructionCONT ContingentCONT ContinuationCONT Continued


CONT ContinuousCONT OFF Contracts OfficerCONTR Contractor Furnished EquipmentCONTR ControlCONTR ControllerCONTROLLER R&D Controller Research and DevelopmentCONUS Continental United StatesCONV ConvalescentCOO Chief Ordnance OfficerCOORD Co-ordinationCOORD 1 Coordination 1 - Directorate of Organisation Staff Duties (Air Staff)COORD 1 Co-ordination Officer, Organization and Staff Duties (Air)COORD TECH SVC (SP MAINT) Co-ordinator of Technical Services (Support Maintenance)COP Combat Out PostCOPC Controller of Pacific Communications (Navy)COPS Coordinator Operational SupportCORC CircumferenceCORP CorporationCOS Chiefs of StaffCOY CompanyCP Aircraft Carrier (No planes on Deck)CP Candle PowerCP CapsuleCP Chief Programmer, Electronic Data ProcessingCP Command PostCP Commonwealth Air PacificCP Provisioner, Clothing Provision SectionCP 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A Clothing Provision Section, Provisioners, 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3ACPCE CapacitanceCPCM Characters Per Centi MetreCPE Central Photographic EstablishmentCPE Coastal Patrol FlightCPI Characters Per InchCPI Consumers Price IndexCPL Characters Per LineCPL CorporalCPL W Corporal (WAAF)CPM Command Pay MasterCPO Chief Petty OfficerCPO Chief Provision OfficerCPO Command Post OfficerCPOAHS Chief Petty Officer Assistant Hydrographic SurveyorCPOCEA Chief Petty Officer Control Electrical ArtificerCPOCF Chief Petty Officer Control FitterCPOCK Chief Petty Officer CookCPOCRP Chief Petty Officer Control Radar PlotterCPODI Chief Petty Officer Diving InstructorCPODR Chief Petty Officer Diver CPODRV Chief Petty Officer DriverCPOEL Chief Petty Officer ElectricianCPOMA Chief Petty Officer Medical AssistantCPOMAA Chief Petty Officer Master At ArmsCPOMEA Chief Petty Officer Marine Engineering ArtificerCPOMF Chief Petty Officer Marine FitterCPOMM Chief Petty Officer Marine MechanicCPOMUS Chief Petty Officer MusicianCPOPTI Chief Petty Officer Physical Training InstructorCPOREA Chief Petty Officer Radio Electrical ArtificerCPORF Chief Petty Officer Radio FitterCPORS Chief Petty Officer Radio SupervisorCPOS Chief Petty Officer SeamanCPOSA Chief Petty Officer Stores AccountantCPOSHPT Chief Petty Officer ShipwrightCPOSTD Chief Petty Officer StewardCPOTLR Chief Petty Officer TailorCPOTS Chief Petty Officer Telecommunications SupervisorCPOWEA Chief Petty Officer Weapon Electrical ArtificerCPOWF Chief Petty Officer Weapon FitterCPOWTR Chief Petty Officer WriterCPOYS Chief Petty Officer Yeoman Of SignalsCPQS Company Quarter Master SergeantCPS Central Pay ServiceCPS Civilian Personnel Services (HQNZDF)CPTY CapacityCPX Command Post ExercisesCR Cathode RayCR Centre RowCR CommanderCR CouncilloprCR CrateCR CreditCR CruiserCRA Commander Royal ArtilleryCRAOC Commander Royal Army Ordnance CorpsCRASC Commander RNZ Army Service Corps


CRC Control and Reporting CentreCRD Controller of Research and DevelopmentCRE Central Reconnaissance EstablishmentCRE Commander Royal EngineersCRÈME Commander Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersCRES Corrosion Resistant SteelCRES CrescentCRETE Common Range Electrical Test EquipmentCRL Cross Reference ListCRO Civilian Repair OrganisationCRO Customer Relations OfficerCRS Commonwealth Records SeriesCRS Control and Reporting SchoolCRT Cathode Ray TubeCRV Certificate Receipt VoucherCRW Central Reserve WingCRYPTO CLERK (A) (F) Cryptographic Clerk (Army) (Air)CS Captain Superintendant (Navy)CS Close SupportCS Combat Supply (Army)CS Communications SquadronCS CountersinkCS Cross SectionCS NO Flag Officer Commanding (No) Cruiser SquadronCSA Captain Superintendent AucklandCSC Command and Staff CollegeCSDE Central Servicing Development EstablishmentCSE Central Signals EstablishmentCSE CourseCSEC Cabinet Social Equity CommitteeCSF/S/U Communications and Support Flight/Squadron/UnitCSHD CasehardenedCSHG Composite Stores Holding GroupCSKHD Countersunk HeadCSM Company Sergeant MajorCSO Chief Signals OfficerCSO Chief Staff OfficerCSO Combined Services OrganisationCSO Combined Signals OrganisationCSO Computer Support OfficerCSO Corporate Services OfficerCSSAA Combined Services Small Arms AssociationCSTM Captain Superintenandants Temporoary MemorandumCSUP Combat SuppliesCT CartonCTB Ceases To BeCTBA Ceases To Be Attached (WWI PF Abbreviation)CTG Collective Training GuidesCTOC Centre to CentreCTRT Centre TrappedCTS Command Training SchoolCTTB Central Trade Test BoardCTTS Civilian Technical Training SchoolCTTS Communications and Target-Towing SquadronCTU Combat Training UnitCU Commercial UnionCU Communications UnitCU Conversion Unit (numbered)CU CubicCUAS Cambridge University Air SquadronCUIN Cubic InchCUNIF Copper and Mickelised FinishCUYD Cubic YardCV ConvertedCV Lorry CommandCVL Carrier Very LargeCVL Command VehicleCVL Curriculum VitaeCVL Large Aircraft CarrierCVS Seaplane CarrierCW Chemical WarfareCW Clock WiseCW Coast WatchingCW Communications WingCW Complete WithCW Continuous WaveCWGC Commonwealth War Graves CommissionCWR Central War RoomCWR Combined War RoomCWT Hundred WeightCY HMNZS CanterburyCYL CylinderCZ Combat ZoneCzTU Czechoslovak Training UnitD Defence


D DeputyD DescriptorD DirectorD & M Driving and MaintenanceD ADMIN Director of AdministrationD ADMIN (N) Director of Administration (Navy)D Aero Arm Eng Director of Aeronautical Armament EngineeringD Aero Eng Director of Aeronautical EngineeringD Aero Tech Admin Director of Aeronautical Technical AdministrationD COMMS Director Communications and Information OCDFD COORD & SEC Director Co-ordination and SecretariatD ED S Director of Education ServicesD ELECT ENG Director of Electrical EngineeringD ENG Director of EngineeringD ENG (P&M) Director of Engineering (Plans and Management)D ENG PA Director of Engineering Plans and AdministrationD Inf & SAS Director of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment and the New Zealand Special Air ServiceD INF & SAS Director of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment and the New Zealand Special Air ServicesD JIB Director Joint Intelligence BureauD MAN Director of ManningD MECH ENG Director of Mechanical EngineeringD MECH ENG Director of Mechanical EngineeringD MET S Director of Meteorological ServicesD MOV Director of MovementsD of A Director of AccountsD of E Director of EquipmentD of M Director of ManningD of R Director of ReservesD of R @ Director of Naval RecruitingD of S Director of SignalsD of SIGS Director of SignalsD of ST Director of Sea TransportD of TD Director of Transport DivisionD Ops (F) Director of Operations (Air)D Ops (N) Director of Operations (Navy)D Ops (N) (F) Director of Operations (Navy) (Air)D PERS MNGT Director of Personnel (Management)D PERS PLANS Director of Personnel (Plans)D PLANS Director of Plans (Policy)D PLANS (A) Director of Plans, Operations and Mobilization (Army)D PLANS (A) (N) Director of Plans (Army, Navy)D PLANS (N) Director of Plans, Operations and Mobilization (Navy)D PROV Director of ProvostD REC Director of RecruitingD SP PLANS Director of Support PlansD SUP Director of SupplyD SUP Director of SupplyD SVCS Director of Services DFSD TRG Director of TrainingD TRG (N) Director of Training (Navy)D WKS Director of WorksD WORKS Director of WorksD WPN SPT ENG Director of Weapons and Support EngineeringD/MS Director of Management ServicesDA Defence ArchivesDA Defence AttacheDA Direct ActionDA Distributing Authority (Classified Matter)DA SW Director of Anti-submarine WarfareDAA Deputy Assistant AdjutantDAA Division Administration AreaDAAG Deputy Assistant Adjutant GeneralDAAG PERS PLANS Deputy Assistant Adjutant General Personnel PlansDAC Divisional Ammunition Column (WWI PF Abbreviation)DACDS (P&SC) Deputy Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Pay and Service Conditions)DACDS (PERS) Deputy Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Personnel)DACDS (SP) Deputy Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Support)DACDS (SP) MAINT Deputy Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Support) MaintenanceDACDS (SP) SVCS Deputy Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Support) ServicesDAD Director(ate) of Army DevelopmentDAD District Ammunition DepotDADMS Deputy Assistant Director of Medical ServicesDADST Deputy Assistant Director of Supplies and TransportDAE Director Army EducationDAE Director of Aeronautical EngineeringDAF Desert Air ForceDAFP Director of Armed Forces PayDAI Directorate of Air IntelligenceDALIS Defence Automated Library Information SystemDALS Director of Army Legal Services LegalDAM Director of Aeronautical MaintenanceDAMS Director of Army Medical ServicesDAOT Deputy Administration Officer TechnicalDAQMG LOG PLANS Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General Logistics PlansDARP Directorate of Army Resource Policy


DASA Defence Atomic Support AgencyDASO Division Air Support OfficerDASPP Director of Air Staff Policy and PlansDASS Director of Aeronautical Supply ServicesDASS Director of Aeronautical Supply SystemsDAT Director of Army TrainingDATA CLERKS (IBS) DATA Clerks Inventory Bureau SectionDATA CLERKS (Int) DATA Clerks International Section Defence Cataloguing AuthorityDATC Director Air Traffic ControlDATO District Ammunition Technical OfficerDATS Director of Aeronautical Technical ServicesDAU Defence Audit UnitDAW Director of Administration and WarehousingDB DecibelDB Double BrownDBF Destroyed by FireDBM Decibels per MilliwattDBR Damaged Beyond RepairDBR Defence Budgeting SystemDBS Distressed British SeamanDBV Double Bent ValveDBW Decibels per WattDBY RAAFDC DecagramDC Defence CouncilDC Depth ChargeDC Direct CurrentDC District of ColumbiaDCA Defence Cataloguing AuthorityDCA Defence Clothing AgencyDCA Defence Codification AuthorityDCA Department of Civil AviationDCAS Deputy Chief of Air StaffDCBS Defence Computer Services BureauDCC Communications CentreDCC Defence Communications CentreDCCM Defence Custodian Comsec MaterialDCCMS Defence Cataloguing Codes for ManufacturersDCDS Deputy Chief of Defence Staff OCDFDC-E Director of Communications-ElectronicsDCER Director Civilian Employee RelationsDCGS Deputy Chief of General StaffDCHQ Dunedin Combined HeadquartersDCHR Director of Civilian Human ResourcesDCI Depth Charge InstructionDCI Director Communications and InformationDCIGS Deputy Chief of Imperial General StaffDCLI Duke of Cornwall's Light InfantryDCM Director of Air Force Career ManagementDCM Distinguished Conduct MedalDCM District Court MartialDCMC Defence Custodian Comsec MaterialDCN Defence Communications NetworkDCNP Defence Communications Network PublicationDCNS Deputy Chief of Naval StaffDCO Defence Contracts OfficerDCO Defence Council OrderDCOST Director of CostingDCP Defence Command Post (Civil Defence)DCP Director of Capability ProcurementDCRP Defence Consolidated Resource PlanDCS Defence Cataloguing SystemDCS Defence Costing SystemDCS Director of Co-ordination and SecretariatDCT Depth Charge ThrowerDCU Defence Communications UnitDCU Defence Council InstructionDD DestroyerDD (CEW) Deputy Director of Communications and Electronic WarfareDD (NDS) Deputy Director of Navigation Direction and SeamanshipDD (O&T) Deputy Director (Operations and Trade) (Navy)DD (SD) Deputy Director of Staff DutiesDD (SW) Deputy Director of Surface WarfareDD (USW) Deputy Director of Undersurface WarfareDD CP Deputy Director Communications PolicyDD ED S Deputy Director of Educational ServicesDD EDP Deputy Director Electronic Data Processing Development GroupDD EP Deputy Director Environmental PolicyDD F&SS Deputy Director Finance and Suppport ServicesDD FM Deputy Director Facilities ManagementDD FSS Deputy Director Finance and Support Services DFSDD HIST Deputy Director HistoryDD LM Deputy Director Land ManagementDD MAN Deputy Director of ManningDD MAN Deputy Director of Manning


DD MAN (ADV) Deputy Director Manning (Advancements)DD MAN (ADV) Deputy Director of Manning (Advancement)DD MAN (N) Deputy Director Manning (Navy)DD MAN (POST) Deputy Director Manning (Postings)DD MAP Deputy Director Mutual Assistance Programme MODDD MOV Deputy Director MovementsDD MOV Deputy Director of MovementsDD OPS Deputy Director OperationsDD OPS & ND Deputy Director of Operations and Navigation DirectionDD OPS LAW Deputy Director Operations Law LegalDD Org Deputy Director of OrganizationDD Org (F) Deputy Director of Organization (Air)DD Org (N) Deputy Director of Organization (Navy)DD PERS Deputy Director of PersonnelDD PERS LAW Deputy Director of Personnel Law LegalDD PLANS Deputy Director Plans and ManagementDD PLN-PROPR Deputy Director Planning and Property RationalisationDD REC Deputy Director of RecruitingDD REC (A) Deputy Director of Recruiting (Army)DD REC (F) Deputy Director of Recruiting (Air Force)DD REC (N) Deputy Director of Recruiting (Navy)DD RM Deputy Director Resources ManagementDD SPT SVCS Deputy Director Support ServicesDD TRG Deputy Director of TrainingDD TRG (N) Deputy Director of Training (Navy)DD WORKS Deputy Director of WorksDD WORKS ADMIN Deputy Director of Works AdministrationDDA Defence Distribution AuthorityDDA Deputy Distributing Authority (Unclassified Matter)DDAFP Deputy Director of Armed Forces PayDDAWW Deputy Director Above Water WarfareDDC Director(ate) of Defence CommunicationsDDCA Director Defence Cataloguing AuthorityDDCCIS Deputy Director Command Control Information SystemsDDC-E (A) Deputy Director of Communications-Electronics (Air)DDC-E (Admin) Deputy Director of Communications-Electronics (Administration)DDC-E (COMMS) Deputy Director of Communications-Electronics (Communications)DDC-E (G) Deputy Director of Communications-Electronics (Ground)DDC-E (SYSTEMS) Deputy Director of Communications-Electronics (Systems)DDCSB Director Defence Computer Services BureauDDCSR Deputy Director Combat System RequirementsDDD Dichloro-Diphenyl Dickloro-ethaneDDDC (Org) Deputy Director of Defence Communications (Organization)DDDC (PP) Deputy Director of Defence Communications (Policy and Plans)DDDC (S) Deputy Director of Defence Communications (Systems)DDDCA (P&P) Deputy Director Defence Cataloguing Authority (Planning and Procedures)DDDI Deputy Director of Defence IntelligenceDDDS Deputy Director of Dental ServicesDDDS Director Defence Dental ServicesDDDSY Deputy Director of Defence SecurityDDEA Deputy Director Equipment AdministrationDDEME Deputy Director of Electrical and Mechnical EngineeringDDEP Deputy Director Environmental PolicyDDEP Deputy Director Equipment ProgrammingDDFD Deputy Director Force DevelopmentDDFM Deputy Director Facilities ManagementDDFP Deputy Director Finance PolicyDDGMS Deputy Director General of Medical ServicesDDGO District DG OfficerDDI Director of Defence IntelligenceDDIA Deputy Director Intelligence AnalysisDDIC Deputy Director International CommitmentsDDIS Director Defence Intelligence and SecurityDDJP Deputy Director Joint PlansDDLM Deputy Director Land ManagementDDLS Deputy Director of Legal ServicesDDME Deputy Director of Marine EngineeringDDMRS Deputy Director of Maritime Review StudyDDMS (CENTRAL) Deputy Director of Medical Services (Central)DDMS (CR) (NR) Deputy Director of Management Services (Central, Northern Regions)DDMS (NORTH) Deputy Director of Medical Services (North)DDMS (SOUTH) Deputy Director of Medical Services (South)DDNA Deputy Director of Naval AviationDDNDS Deputy Director of NavigationDDNEPC Deputy Director of Naval Equipment Plans and ContractsDDNLR Deputy Director Naval Logistics RequirementsDDNS Deputy Director of Naval SignalsDDNSD Deputy Director Naval Supply DutiesDDNTE Deputy Director Naval Training and EducationDDNWD Deputy Director Naval Warfare DevelopmentDDO Deputy Distribution OfficerDDOA (A) Deputy Director of Accounts (Administration)DDOA (E) Deputy Director of Accounts (Expenditure)DDOA (P) Deputy Director of Accounts (Pay)DDOIP Deputy Director Operations Intelligence and Policy


DDOPA (A) Deputy Director of Officer Postings and Appointments (Army)DDOPA (F) Deputy Director of Officer Postings and Appointments (Air Force)DDOPA (N) Deputy Director of Officer Postings and Appointments (Navy)DDOPS Deputy Director OperationsDDORG Deputy Director of OrganisationDDOS Deputy Director Ordnance ServicesDDP Director of Defence PlansDDP&OR Deputy Director of Plans and Operational RequirementsDDPR Deputy Director of Public RelationsDDPS Deputy Director of Personnel ServicesDDPS (Pol) Deputy Director of Personnel Services (Policy)DDPSR Deputy Director Platform Systems RequirementsDDR Deputy Defence RegistrarDDR (MP) Deputy Director Resources (Manpower Policy)DDR (P&E) Deputy Director of Resources (Programmes and Equipments)DDR (P&P) Deputy Director Resources (Policy and Planning)DDR (PROG) Deputy Director Resources (Programmes)DDREC Deputy Director of RecruitingDDRP Deputy Director Resources PolicyDDS Director of Dental ServicesDDS (G) Deputy Director Supply (General)DDS (T) Deputy Director of Supply (Technical)DDS (T) 1, 2 Deputy Director Supply (Technical) 1, 2DDSD Deputy Director Supply DevelopmentDDSE Director Defence Scientific EstablishmentDDSF Deputy Director Support FinanceDDSPD Deputy Director Strategic Policy DevelopmentDDSS Deputy Director of Service SecurityDDSSD Deputy Director Software Systems DevelopmentDDSWE Deputy Director Software EngineeringDDSY Director Defence SecurityDDSYS Deputy Director SystemsDDT Dichloro-Diphenyl Trichloro-ethanDDTMC Deputy Director Transport, Movements and CateringDDTRG Deputy Director TrainingDDUWW Deputy Director of Underwater WarfareDDWE Deputy Director of Weapon and Electrical EngineeringDE Data EntryDE District EngineerDE Double EndedDEAM Director of Equipment Administration and MovementDEC DecemberDECN DecontaminationDEDP Director Electronic Data ProcessingDEDS Director(ate) of Educational ServicesDEE Director of Electrical EngineeringDEEN DecontaminationDEF DefenceDEF Defend or DefendedDEF DISP OFF Defence Disposals OfficerDEF LIB Defence LibrarianDEF OPS Defence OperationsDEF STD Defence StandardDEFCON Defensive Readiness ConditionDEFSPEC Defence SpecificationDEG DegreeDEL Defence Electric LightDel/Dly DeliveryDEME Director of Electrical and Mechanical EngineeringDEMS Defensively Equipped Merchant ShipsDEMU Defence Environmental Medical UnitDEN DensityDENT DentalDEP DepartureDEP DepotDEP Director of Equipment PolicyDEP Director of Equipment Policy (Army)DEP F CTD DES Departure From Cited DesignDEP F CTD DOC Departure From Cited DocumentDEP PDC Deputy Principal Defence ChaplainDEP SEC DEF Deputy Secretary of DefenceDEPT DepartmentDERBY YEO Derbyshire YeomanryDERV FUEL Diesel Engined Road Vehicle FuelDES DesignDES DesignationDES DesignatorDES Directorate of Equipment ServicesDESC Defence Engineer Service CorpsDET Detachment, Detach, DetachedDEV OFFR (GEN STORES) Development Officer General Stores, Research and Development Material SectionDEV OFFR CLO Development Officer Clothing, Research and Development SectionDEVON Devonshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)DF Defensive FireDF Destroyer Flotilla


DF Direction FinderDF Directional FindingDF+A1888in Director FinanceDFD Defence Force DevelopmentDFLS Day Fighter Leaders SchoolDFM Defence Frequency ManagerDFMR Defence Finance Manager - ReformDFO Defence Force OrderDFO Defence Freight OfficeDFP Director of Finance PolicyDFP Director of Financial PolicyDFS Defence Force ServicesDFS Director of Finance ServicesDFSW Direct Fire Support WeaponDG DecigramDG DegaussingDG Director GeneralDG SHIPS Director General ShipsDGCSM Director Government Communications Security BureauDGDMS Director General Defence Medical ServicesDGMS Director General of Medical ServicesDGOR Degaussing Open RangeDGRD Director General of Research and DevelopmentDGRO Degaussing Range OfficerDGSC Defence General Supply CentreDGW NOQAD Director General Weapons, Naval Ordnance Quality Assurance DirectorateDGZ Desired Ground ZeroDH De HavillandDIA Detective InspectorDIA DiameterDIA DiapositiveDIA DispenserDIB Defence Intelligence BulletinDIC Data and Information Co-ordination/CoordinatorDIC Defence Item CodeDIC Document identification CodeDID Detail Issue DepotDIDP Director of International and Domestic PolicyDIDR Director International Defence Relations MODDIDR (R0W) Director International Defence Relations (Rest of the World) MODDIESO Diesel FuelDIG Delivery Indicator GroupDIIN Defence Item IdentificationDILM Defence Industry Liaison ManagerDIM DimensionDIMS Director of Information and Ministerial ServicesDIN Deutsche Industrie Norm (German Industrial Standard)DIO Defence Inspectors OfficeDIOO District Inspecting Ordnance OfficerDIS P Dispersal PointDISP DisposalDISS Drawing Information Services SupervisorDIST DistrictDIV Division, DivisionalDIXS Defence Information Exchange SystemDJOP Director Joint Operations and PlansDK DeckDkyd Her Majesty's Naval Dockyard, Devonport AucklandDL Data LinkDL DecilitreDLFM Director Land Facilities ManagementDLI Durham Light InfantryDLM Depot Level MaintenanceDLOC Directed Level of CapabilityDLOGD Director Logistic DevelopmentDLP Director Air Force Logistics PolicyDLS Defence Liaison StaffDLS Director of Legal Services LegalDLSC Defence Logistic Supply CentreDM Defence ManualDM Directorate of ManningDMA Division Maintenance AreaDMCRL Defence Master Cross Reference ListDME Director/ate of Marine EngineeringDML DemolitionDMM Director of Material ManagementDMPPD Director Military Personnel Policy DevelopmentDMR DrummerDMS Defence Medical StoreDMS Director of Management SupportDMS Director of Medical ServicesDMS Director(ate) of Medical ServicesDMSC Defence Medical Supply CentreDMSC Director of Naval Signal CommunicationsDMUS Director Air Force Music


DN BASE Devonport Naval BaseDNA Director Naval AviationDNC Director of Naval ConstructionDNE Director Naval EngineeringDNEP Director of Naval Engineering PlansDNI Director Naval IntelligenceDNIS Director Naval Information SystemsDNLOG Director Naval LogisticsDNMS Director of Naval Medical ServicesDNMTR Director(ate) of Naval Manpower, Training and ResourcesDNODS Director of Naval Operations Data SystemsDNOP Director Naval Officer PostingsDNOP Director of Naval Operations and PlansDNPP Director Naval Personnel PolicyDNRL Director of the Naval Research LaboratoryDNS Director of Nursing ServicesDNTA Director of Naval Technical AdministrationDNW Director of Naval WarfareDNZAPC Director of New Zealand Army Pay CorpsDNZB The Dictionary of NZ BiographyDNZWRAC Director of New Zealand Womens Royal Army CorpsDO Demi OfficialDO Distribution OfficerDOA Director of AccountsDOC Document Identification CodeDOCRET Document RetrievalDOCUS DocumentsDOD Department of DefenceDOD District Ordnance DepotDOFT Director of Flying TrainingDOL Direct On LineDOMREP Dominion RepublicDOO District Ordnance OfficerDOPA Director of Officer Postings and AppointmentsDOPS Director of OperationsDOR Director of RecruitingDORSET Dorsetshire RegimentDOS Director of Ordnance ServicesDOSD Director of Organisation and Staff DutiesDOSD (F) Director of Organisation and Staff Duties (Air)DOSD (N) (F) Director of Organization and Staff Duties (Navy) (Air)DOT Director of Defence Operations, Training and Co-ordinationDOTEX Development Officer Textiles Research and DevelopmentDOTSE Defence Operational Technology Support EstablishmentDOW Duration Of War/Died Of Wounds (WWI PF Abbreviation)DP Delivery PointDP Description PatternDP Displaced PersonDP Double PoleDP (C) Defence Production Section (Clerical)DP (MAT) Defence Production Section (Material)DP (POL) Defence Production Section (Policy)DP 'A' Defence Planning Team 'A'DP 'B' Defence Planning Team 'B'DPD Director of Policy DevelopmentDPDT Double Pole, Double Throw SwitchDPEP Director Personnel Equity PolicyDPERS Director of PersonnelDPF Deplicate Personal FileDPM Deputy Provost Marshal (Air)DPM Director of Property ManagementDPM Disruptive Pattern MaterialDPMS Defence Performance Measurement SystemDPO Defence Posting OfficeDPOC Deployed Persons Operations CellDPP Director of Personnel PolicyDPPA Director Personnel Policy and AdministrationDPPS Director of Personnel and Planning ServicesDPPS Director of Postings and Personal ServicesDPPS Director Personnel Policy SupportDPR Director(ate) of Public RelationsDPROPR Director Property RationalisationDPRPS Director(ate) of Personnel Research and Psychological ServicesDPS Defence Planning SystemDPS Defence Psychological ServicesDPS Director of Personal ServicesDPST Double Pole Single Throw SwitchDPU Defence Photographic UnitDPU Defence Psychology UnitDR DebitDR Defence RegistrarDR Despatch RiderDR Digital ReadoutDR Disposal RecommendationDR Diving Tender


DR DoctorDR DriveDR DriverDR DrummerDR Dead ReckoningDRC Defence Rifle ClubDREC Director of RecruitingDRLS Despatch Rider Letter ServiceDRNR Director of Royal Naval ReserveDRNZ Sigs Director of the Royal New Zealand Corps of SignalsDRNZA Director of Royal NZ Artillery (Army)DRNZA/NZAAC Director of the Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery and the New Zealand Army Air CorpsDRNZAC Director of the Royal New Zealand Armoured CorpsDRNZAMC Director of the Royal New Zealand Army Medical CorpsDRNZMP Director of the Royal New Zealand Military PoliceDRNZSIGS Director of the Royal New Zealand Corps of SignalsDRO Drawing Research OfficerDRP Director of Resources PolicyDRPP Director Resources Policy and ProgrammesDRS Divisional Rest Station (WWI PF Abbreviation)DRSHC Deletion Reason and Supply History CodeDS Direct SupportDS Directing SupportDS Dressing StationDSA Data Systems AdministratorDSA Defence Supply AgencyDSA Director of Support AdministrationDSAP Director of Support Administration and ProductionDSC Defence Scientific CorpsDSC Defence Service CentreDSC Defence Supply CatalogueDSC Defence Supply CentreDSC SUPVR Defence Service Centre SupervisorDSCHG DischargedDSD Director of Scientific DevelopmentsDSE Defence Scientific EstablishmentDSF Director of Support FinanceDSFP Director of Special Financial ProjectsDSHRR Director Strategic Human Resource RequirementsDSI Director of Service IntelligenceDSIR Department of Scientific and Industrial ResearchDSN Defence Stock NumberDSP Direct Support PlatoonDSR Director of Surface RequirementsDSRP Defence Supply Redevelopment ProjectDSS Director of Supply SystemsDSS Director of Support SystemsDSS Director Support SectionDSSD Defence Supply System DepotDSSD Director of Supply and Secretarial DutiesDSSD (N) Director Supply and Staff DutiesDSST Defence Supply System, RetailDSTD Defence StandardDSTP Defence Services Transport PoolDSU Direct Support UnitDSVY Director of SurveyDSYD Director Security DivisionDTC Defence Travel CentreDTD Director of Technical Development (AM)DTD Director(ate) of Technical DevelopmentDTELN Defence Telephone NetworkDTG Date Time GroupDTLS Defence Transfer Loan SubsidyDTM Director of Torpedoes and MiningDTMC Director(ate) of Transport, Movements and CanteringDTO District Treasury OfficeDTS Director of Technical ServicesDTS Director of Technical Support (Army)DUAS Durham University Air SquadronDUMBO Catalina AircraftDVD District Vehicle DepotDVM Digital VoltmeterDVO District Veterinary OfficerDVR DriverDW Director of WorksDWE Director of Weapon and Electrical EngineeringDWE Director of Weapons EngineeringDWG DrawingDWI Directional Wireless Installation (Magnetic Minesweepers)DWR Duke of Wellington (West Riding) (Foot Guards and Infantry)DWRNS Director of Women's Royal Navy ServicesDWRNZAF Director Womens Royal New Zealand Air ForceDWRNZNS Director Womens Royal New Zealand Naval ServiceDWS Director of Women's ServicesDX Direct Exchange


DZ DozenDZ Drop ZoneE EastE & I Electronics and InstrumentsE & I Establishment and InspectionsE IN C Engineer In ChiefE LAN R East Lancashire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)E RINDING YEO East Riding YeomanryE YORKS East Yorkshire Regiment (Duke of Yzorks Own) (Foot Guard and Infantry)E&WS Electrical and Wireless SchoolEA EachEA East AfricaEA Enemy AircraftEA Equipment Assistant (Air)EA Executive AssistantEAAS Empire Air Armament SchoolEAC Eastern Air CommandEACF East Africa Communications FlightEAD Estimated Availability DateEAD External Aid DivisionEAM Electric Accounting MachineEANS Empire Air Navigation SchoolEASSU Enemy Aircraft Storage and Servicing UnitEATS Empire Air Training SchemeEB Enemy War Motor BoatEBCD Extended Binary Code DecimalECCM Electronic Counter - Counter MeasuresECDU Electronic Countermeasures Development UnitECFS Empire Central Flying SchoolECH EchelonECM Electronic Counter MeasuresECP Engineering Change ProposalECP Equipment Collecting PointECU Electronic Countermeasures UnitED EducationED Explosive DepotEDM Electronic Distance MeterEDN EducationEDP Electronic Data ProcessingEDP Emergency Defence PlanEDUC EducationEEC English Electric CompanyEEF Egyptian Expeditionary Force (WWI PF Abbreviation)EEI Essential Elements of InformationEEM Electrical Engineers ManagerEENT End Evening Nautical TwilightEEO Equal Employment OpportunitiesEEOF Equal Employment Opportunities FacilitatorEF Expeditionary ForceEFS Empire Flying SchoolEFTS Elementary Flying Training SchoolEFTS Empire Flying Training SchemeEFTS Empire Flying Training SchoolEG For ExampleEHQ Emergency HeadquartersEIC End Item CodeEIS Electronic Intercept StationEIU Explosives Investigation UnitEL Electrical Engineers ManagerELECT INST ENG 1 Electrical and Instrument Engineering 1ELM Elementary Flying Training SchoolELRN Extra Long Reference NumberEM Earth MovingEM Emergency MissionEMB Embarkation (WWI PF Abbreviation)EMBN Embarkation (WWI PF Abbreviation)EMCON Electronic Emission ControlEME Electrical and Mechanical EngineerEMEI Electrical and Mechanical Engineer InstructionEMF Electro Motive ForceEMIO Malaysian External Intelligence OrganizationEMP Employ, Employed, EmploymentEMPL EmplacementEMUAS East Midlands University Air SquadronEN EnvelopeEN Vessel (Class Unknown)ENAM EnamelledENCL Enclosed, EnclosureENG Aero Engines SectionENG P1 Engineering Plans 1ENGR EngineerENGR Engineering Change ProposalENGR EngraveENT Ear, Nose, ThroatEO Engineer Officer


EO Estimates OfficerEO Executive OfficerEO (AS) Executive Officer (Administration Services)EO (P) Executive Officer (Personnel)EO (S) Executive Officer (Staff)EO (T&M) Executive Officer (Typing and Machinists)EOD Explosive Ordnance DisposalEOLI End of Line IndicatorEOR Explosive Ordered ReconnaissanceEP Electro PlatedEP Environmental ProtectionEPNS Electro Plated Nickel SilverEPO Electronic Publications OfficerEPS Emergency Precautions SchemeEQ EquipmentEQPT EquipmentEQUIV EquivalentERA Engine Room ArtificerERE Extra Regimental EmploymentERFTS Elementary and Reserve Flying Training SchoolERRC Expendability Recoverability-Repairability CostERROR ERRORERS Empire Radio SchoolERS Engine Repair SectionES Echo SounderES Edison ScrewESG Embassy Security GuardESO Embarkation Staff OfficerESS Engineer Support SquadronESSEX Essex Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)EST Establishment, EstablishESTAB Establishment and InspectionsESU Engine Support UnitETA Estimated Time of ArrivalETC Estimated Time of CompletionETC EtceteraETD Estimated Time of DepartureETPS Empire Test Pilots SchoolETR Estimated Time of ReturnEUAS Edinburgh University Air SquadronEVAC Evacuation, Evacuated or EvacuateEW Early WarningEW Electronic WarfareEW Electronic Warfareman BasicEW* Electronic Warfareman StarEW1 Electronic Warfareman 1st ClassEW2 Electronic Warfareman 2nd ClassEWAU Electronic Warfare Avionics UnitEWI Electronic Warfare InstructorEWS Electrical and Wireless SchoolEX ExplosiveEX ExpressionEXCL Exclude - ed, usive, udingEXP ExpansionEXP ExportEXP Flying Hours ExpiredEXT ExtensionEXT ExternalF FahrenheitF FighterF FromF (NO) Senior Officer (No) Firgate FlotillaF of F Field of FireF of S Foreman of Signals the Royal New Zealand Corps of SignalsF SP Flash SpottingF/S Flight SergeantF/S W Flight Sergeant (WAAF)F/SGT Flight SergeantFA Fleet AuxiliaryFAA Federal Air AuthorityFAA Fleet Air ArmFAAP Fixed Asset Acquisition ProgrammeFAAR Forward Area Alerting RadarFAC Forward Air ControllerFACC First Appointment to Commission CourseFACE Field Artillery Computer EquipmentFACP Forward Air Control PostFAF French Air ForceFAFA Fixed Asset Funding ApplicationFAFAI Forces Available for Anti InvasionFAM Financial Accounting ManagerFAM Fleet Acquisition and ManagementFAMA Forward Airfield Maintenance AreaFAMTO First Aid Mechanical Transport (Repair) OutfitFAP For All Purposes (WWI PF Abbreviation)


FAR Fixed Asset RegisterFAR SGT Farrier Sergeant (WWI PF Abbreviation)FARELF Far East Land ForcesFASO Forward Airfield Supply OrganisationFATSO First Aid Technical Stores OutfitFATU Fighter Affiliation Training UnitFAX FacsimileFB Fighter BomberFB Flying BoatFBE Folding Boat EquipmentFBFTS France-Belgian Flying Training SchoolFBTS Flying Boat Training SquadronFC Ferry Control (numbered)FC Fighter CommandFC Financial ControlFC Football ClubFC1 Firecontrolman Class 1FC2 Firecontrolman Class 2FCCRS Fighter Command Control and Reporting SchoolFCCS/F Fighter Command Communications Squadron/FlightFCI Fire Control InstruementsFCIRS Fighter Command Instrument Rating SquadronFCP Forward Control PostFCPU Ferry Command Preparation UnitFCS Facility Checking SquadronFCS Federal Catalogue SystemFCS Fighter Control SchoolFCS Finance Computer SystemsFD FieldFD AMB Field AmbulanceFD BCHY Field Butchery and Cold Storage DepotFD BKY Field BakeryFDL Foremost Defended LocalitiesFDL Forward Defended LocalitiesFDP Force Development ProposalFDR Force Development RequirementFDS Field Dressing StationFDSP Force Development Scoping PaperFE Aircraft Type (WW I)FE Far EastFE Field EngineerFEAF Far East Air ForceFEAT FeatureFEB FebruaryFEBA Forward Edge of Battle ArgaFECB Far East Communications BureauFECH Fighting EchelonFECS/F Far East Communications Squadron FlightFED FederalFEDSIM Federal Computer Performance and Evaluation Simulation CentreFEDSTD Federal StandardFEE Fighter Experimental EstablishmentFEF Far East FleetFEGO Far East General OrderFES Far East StaffFES Far East StationFET Field Effect TransistorFETS Far East Training SquadronFEXPEDT Far East Expeditionary TrainingFEZ Fighter Aircraft Engagement ZoneFF Field ForceFF Fighter Flight/Ferry FlightFF Fire FightingFF First FittingFF YEO Fife and Forfar Yeomanry (TA)FFAF Free French Air ForceFFC Field Force CommandFFR Fitted for RadioFFR Free Flight RocketFG Fighter Group (USAAF)FG OFF Flying OfficerFGCM Field General Court MartialFIDS Fighter Interception Development SquadronFIG FigureFII Federal Item IdentificationFIIG Federal Item Identification GuideFIIN Federal Item Identification NumberFIL FilamentFILDR Federal Item Logistic Data RecordFIN CNTRL Financial ControllerFIN CON Financial ControllerFIN OFF Finance OfficerFIS Flying Instructors SchoolFIU Fighter Interception UnitFL Fast Liners


FL Flashes of GunsFL FlaskFLAREP Flash ReportFLIP Flight Information PubliciationFLOT FlottilleFLOT Forward Line Own TroopsFLS Fighter Leaders SchoolFLT FleetFLT FlightFLT Flight Information PubliciationFLT LT Flight LieutenantFLT OFF Flight OfficerFM FathemFM Field MarshalFM Frequency ModulationFM FarmFMA Force Maintenance AreaFMA Forward Maintenance AreaFMAW First Marine Air WingFMD Foot and Mouth DiseaseFMGRTW Force Maintenance Group Regional Training WingFMIS Financial Management Information SystemsFMN FormationFMNS FormationsFMO Financial Management OfficerFMP Fatigue Monitoring ProgrammeFMU Field Maintenance UnitFMU Fleet Maintenance UnitFMU Forward Maintenance UnitFO Field OperationsFO Flag OfficerFO Flying OfficerFO FontFO Forward ObserverFOB Forward Operational BaseFOB Free On BoardFOCAF Flag Officer Commanding Australian FleetFOL Federation of LabourFOL Fuel Oil, LubricantsFOO Forward Observation OfficerFOORS Finance Officer/Logistics Orderly Room SupervisorFOR Free On RailFORESTERS Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshiore Regiment) (Foot Guards and Infantry)FOSCL Fleet Orientated Consolidated Stock ListFOTU Fighter Operational Training UnitFP Final PayFP Fisher and PaykelFP/FPP (U) Ferry Pool/Ferry Pilot Pool (Unit)FPAB Formation Promotion Advisory BoardFPC Field Punishment Centre (WWI PF Abbreviation)FPDA Five Power Defence AgreementFPO Field Post OfficeFPS Fly Plane Predictor SystemFPU Ferry Preparation UnitFPU Film Production UnitFR Fighter ReconnaissanceFR Flt Fighter-Reconnaissance FlightFRADU Fleet Requirements and Direction UnitFRD Forward Repair DepotFREQ FrequencyFREQ Frequency ModulationFREY FreybergFRF Fundamental Resonant FrequencyFRL Flight Refuelling LtdFROM Field Read Only MemoryFRS Flying Refresher SchoolFRT Field Resuscitation TeamFRU Field Repair UnitFRU Fleet Requirement UnitFS Facilities SupportFS Field SecurityFS Field ServiceFS Flight SergeantFS Frigate SquadronFSC Federal Supply ClassificationFSC Force Support CompanyFSCC Fire Support Co-ordination CentreFSCCN Federal Supply Classification Code NumberFSCL Fire Support Co-ordination LineFSCM Federal Supply Code for ManufacturersFSCOORD Fire Support Co-ordinationFSD Full Scale DeflectionFSN Federal Stock NumberFSO Flight Safety OfficerFSPB Field Service Pocket Book


FSS Ferry Support SquadronFSS Finance and Support ServicesFSS Fixed Signal ServiceFSS Flying Selection SchoolFST Field Surgical TeamFSU Field Surgical UnitFSV Fire Support VehicleFT FeetFT FootFTC Flying Training CommandFTCCS Flying Training Command Communications SquadronFTF/U Ferry Training Flight/UnitFTLB Foot-poundFTM FathomFTMIN Foot-MinuteFTS Flying Training School (prefixed S in wartime)FTSEC Foot-SecondFTT Field Transfusion TeamFTU Ferry Training UnitFTU Field Transfusion UnitFTU Floatplane Training UnitFTW Flying Training WingFTW Free Travel WarrantFU Ferry UnitFUP Forming Up PlaceFUS FusilierFVRDE Fighting Vehicle Research and Development EstablishmentFW Fixed WingFWD ForwardFWS Fighter Weapons SchoolFWSF Fitted with Stretcher FrameFX EffectsFX Sound EffectsFYOP Five Year Operating PlanG GallonG GramG Gravity AccelerationG/SSE General Special Support EquipmentGA Ground AttackGA Gunnery AdviserGA & F Ground Air & FilterGAL GallonGAL General Aircraft LtdGALV GalvanizedGATU Ground Attack Training UnitGB Gallon (imperial)GB Great BritainGBD General Base Depot (WWI PF Abbreviation)GC Gliding CentreGC Group de Chasse (e.g. GC.2/7)GC/S GigaCycle/SecondGCA Ground Controlled ApproachGCB Good Conduct BadgeGCC Ground Component ommandGCF Gunnery Co-operation FlightGCI Ground Control InterceptionGCM General Court MartialGCM Good Conduct MedalGCO Gun Control OfficerGCSB Government Communications Security BureauGD General DutiesGD GuardGDC Group Disbandmand CentreGDGS Ground Defence Gunners SchoolGDS General Disposal ScheduleGDSM GuardsmanGELS General DutyGELS GroundGElS Group Employment Liaison SchemeGEN GeneralGEN CHAR ITEM DESC General Chracteristics Item DescriptionGFA Gun Fire AreaGFAE Government Furnished Aircraft EquipmentGFE Government Furnished EquipmentGG Governor GeneralGG Great GrossGGS Ground Gunners SchoolGH General HospitalGHQ General HeadquartersGHZ GigahertzGI Glider Instructors SchoolGI Government IssuesGI Ground InstructionalGI Gunnery InstructorGL Gallon


GL Government LifeGL Government LoadGL Ground LiaisonGL Gun LayingGLAS H Glasgow Highlanders (TA) (Foot Guards and Infantry)GLIDER P REGT Glider Pilot RegimentGLOSTERS Gloucestershire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)GM General ManagerGM General MotorsGM GramGM GreymouthGM Guided MissileGM CCM Grams Per Cubic CentimetreGM DFS General Manager Defence Force ServicesGMT Grenwich Mean TimeGN GrainGN GroupGN Gun MetalGND GroundGND RAD ENG Ground Radio Engineering 1, 2, 3GNR GunnerGOC General Officer CommandingGOC IN C General Officer Commanding In ChargeGOR Gun Operations RoomGORDONS Gordon Highlanders (Foot Guards and Infantry)GOTU Glider Operational Training UnitGOVT GovernmentGP General PractitionerGP General PurposeGP Government PrinterGP Gross ProfitGP Group GPCAPT Group CaptainGPEU Glider Pilots Exercise UnitGPH Gallons per HouseGPL General Purpose LabourersGPM Gallons per MinuteGPMG General Purpose Machine GunGPOA Assistant Gun Position OfficerGR General ReconnaissanceGR Gross ProfitGR Ground ReconnaissanceGR Ground ReserveGR&ANS General Reconnaissance and Air Navigation SchoolGRD GroundGREEN HOWARDS Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own Yorkshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)GREN GDS Grenadier Guards (Foot Guards and Infantry)GREYS Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoon)GRN GarrisonGRO General Routine OrderGRP GroupGRS Ground Reconnaissance SquadronGRU General Reconnaissance Unit (numbered 1 to 3)GRU Graves Registration UnitGRU/F Gunnery Research Unit/FlightGS GasGS General ServiceGS General StaffGS General SupportGS GlassGS Gliding SchoolGS Grading SchoolGSA General Service AdministrationGSA/BV General Service A or B VehicleGSB Government Stores BoardGSC General Service CorpsGSH General Service HandGSI General Service InstructorGSM Gram per Square MetreGSO General Service OfficerGSO General Staff OfficerGSO 1 SD General Staff Officer Grade 1 Staff DutiesGSO 2 AT General Staff Officer Grade 2 Army TrainingGSO 2 Coord General Staff Officer Grade 2 Co-ordinationGSO 2 ED General Staff Officer Grade 2 Equipment DocumentationGSO 2 EP General Staff Officer Grade 2 Equipment PolicyGSO 2 Inf & SAS General Staff Officer Grade 2 the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment and the New Zealand Special Air ServiceGSO 2 Org General Staff Officer Grade 2 OrganizationGSO 2 PLANS General Staff Officer Grade 2 Plans, Operations and MobilizationGSO 2 R&SO General Staff Officer Grade 2 Regulations and Standing OrdersGSO 2 RNZ Sigs General Staff Officer Grade 2 Royal New Zealand Corps of SignalsGSO 2 RNZA General Staff Officer Grade 2 the Royal Regiment of the New Zealand ArtilleryGSO 2 RNZAC General Staff Officer Grade 2 Royal New Zealand Armoured CorpsGSO 3 AT General Staff Officer Grade 3 Army TrainingGSO 3 Coord General Staff Officer Grade 3 Co-ordination


GSO 3 EP General Staff Officer Grade 3 Equipment PolicyGSO 3 OPS/MOB General Staff Officer Grade 3 Operations and MobilizationGSO1 SD General Staff Officer, Staff Duties (Army)GSO2 COORD General Staff Officer, Co-ordination (Army)GSR General Support ReinforcingGSS General Service SectionGST General Service TrainingGST General Service TribunalGST Goods and Services TaxGSTS General Service Training SchoolGSU Group Support UnitGSW Gunshot Wound (WWI PF Abbreviation)GT General TransportGT Ground TrainingGT COY General Transport CompanyGTD GrantedGTS Glider Training School (numbered)GTS Glider Training Squadron (no number)GTU Gunnery Training FlightGTW Ground Training WingGU Grading UnitGUAS Glasgow University Air SquadronGVP Guards Vital PointsGW Guided WeaponGWDS Guided Weapons Development SquadronGWS Guided Weapons SystemGZ Ground ZeroH HeightH HighH HourH Hydrographer, Royal New Zealand NavyHA Heavy ArtilleryHA High AngleHAA Heavy Anti - AircraftHAD Home Aircraft DepotHALLAMS Hallamshire Battalion, York and Lancaster RegimentHALO High Altitude, Low OpeningHAMPS Hampshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)HARB HarbourHAU HaurakiHAW Heavy Anti-tank WeaponHB Hand BookHB Hawkes BayHB Home BaseHC High CommissionHC Home CommandHCB Housing Corporation BuildingHCCS Home Command Communications SquadronHCEU Home Command Examing UnitHCNZ High Commission of New ZealandHCT Harrier Conversion TeamHCU Heavy Conversion UnitHCWP High Commissioner for the Western PacificHD HeadHD Heavy DutyHD Home DefenceHD Home DeliveryHD Horse DrawnHDA Harbour Defence ASDICHDA Higher Duties AllowanceHDH Harbour Defence HydroplaneHDIA Hole DiameterHDLG SQN Handling SquadronHDML Harbour Defence Motor LaunchHDU Helicopter Development UnitHDY Heavy DutyHE HeliumHE High ExplosiveHE Higher EstablishmentHE Horizontal EquivalentHE Hydrophone EffectHEL HelicopterHELO HelicopterHEREFORD Herefordshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)HERTS Hertfordshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)HESC Health and Emergency Services Company (Waiouru)HET Higher Educational TestHEX Hexagon(al)HF Harrassing FireHF High FrequencyHFDF High Frequency Direction FindingHFU Home Ferry UnitHG Half GrossHG Home GuardHG Mercury


HGCU Heavy Glider Conversion UnitHGS HiringsHGSU Heavy Glider Servicing UnitHGTU Heavy Glider Training UnitHH His HighnessHH HogsheadHI HideHI Highly InfectiousHIDR Head of International Defence Relations MODHIGHLAN R Highland Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)HIMEZ High Missile Engagement ZoneHIPIR High Powered Illuminating RadarHK HankHK HMNZS HakuHK Hong KongHKAAF Hong Kong Auxiliary Air ForceHKVAF Hong Kong Volunteer Air ForceHLAD High Level Air DefenceHLI Highland Light InfantryHLTH INTL OFF Health Intelligence OfficerHMAS Her Majest's Australian ShipHMCS Her Majesty's Cable ShipHMCS Her Majesty's Canadian ShipHMIS Her Majesty's Indian ShipHMNZDT Her Majesty's New Zealand Diving TenderHMNZS Her Majesty's New Zealand ShipHMS Her Majesty's ShipHN HamiltonHO Head OfficeHOC Head of CorpsHOCF Helicopter Operational Conversion FlightHOSP HospitalHOV Heavy Operational VehicleHOW HowitzerHP Handley PageHP High PowerHP High PressureHP Hire PurchaseHP Horse PowerHP Hundred PoundsHQ HeadquartersHQLF Headquarters Land ForceHQMG Headquarters Military QuartersHR Historical RecordsHR HourHR Human ResourcesHRM Human Resources ManagementHS Hard StandingHS FLT High Speed FlightHSF Hundred Square FeetHSS Harbour Signal StationHSS High Speed SteelHSS Home Service SectionHT HeatHT High TensionHT Horsed TransportHTP High Temperature ProtectionHTR HeaterHTS High Tensile SteelHUAS Hull University Air SquadronHVAP High Velocity Armour PiercingHVDG High Voltage DGHXCF Halifax Conversion FlightHY HeavyHY Hundred YardsHY HydrographicHYG HygieneHZ HertzI&S Interchangeability and SubstitutabilityIA Indian ArmyIA Infected AreaIA Internal AuditIAF Indian Air ForceIAF Inter-African Force (Peacekeeping Force in Southern Chad)IALA International Association of Lighthouse AuthoritiesIAPF Internal Auxilliary Police ForceIAQW In Accordance WithIARM Inspectorate of ArmamentsIATA International Air Travel AssociationIAvMed Institute of Aviation MedicineIB Infantry Brigade (WWI PF Abbreviation)IC In ChargeIC In Charge OfIC Indicator CodeIC Integrated Circuit


IC Internal CombustionICAO International Civil Aviation OrganisationICBM Inter Continental Ballistic MissileICE Internal Combustion EngineICFTU International Confederation of Free Trade UnionsICP Investory Control PointICW Interrupted Continuous WaveICWAR Improved Continuous Wave Acquisition RadarID IdentityID Inside DiameterIDC Imperial Defence CollegeIDR International Defence Relations MODIE That is to sayIEC International Electrotechnical CommissionIED Improvised Explosive DeviceIFF Identification, Friend or FoeIFS Instruement Flying SchoolIG In GotIG Inspector GeneralIG Instructor in GunneryIG Irish GuardsIGY International Geophysical YearIHAA Interim Housing Assistance AllowanceIHC Intellectually Handicapped ChildIHC International Harvester CompanyIIG Item Identification GuideIL Identification ListIL Indicator LoopILDT Item Logistics Data TransmittalILF Independent Liaison FlightILMS Interim Logistic Management SystemILO International Labour OrganisationIMA Information Management AdvisorIMO Instructions and Manuals OfficerIMO (A) (N) (F) Instructions and Manuals Officer (Army) (Navy) (Air)IMPD ImpedanceIMRC Inventory Manager Responsibility CodeIN InchIN Item NameINAROE National Institute for the Removal of Obstacles and Explosive OrdnanceINC Include(s, sive, ed, ing)INC IncorporatedINC Item Name CodeINCL Include(s, sive, ed, ing)INCR Instructor CommanderIND IndependantIND IndianIND IndustrialIND SY Industrial SecurityINDEP IndependantINF InfantryINF Intermediate Nuclear FreezeINFM Inform,Informed, InformationINL Instructor LieutenantINLB Inch-poundINLCR Instructor Lieutenant CommanderINNISKS Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (Foot Guards and Infantry)INNS OF COURT Inns of Court RegimentINOZ Inch-ounceINS InsulatedINSP E&I Inspector Establishments and InspectionINSTL InstallationINSTR InstructionINSTR InstructorINSTRN InstructionINT IntelligenceINT InterestINT Intermediate Nuclear FreezeINT InternalINT ASST Intelligence AssistantINT CORPS Intelligence CorpsINTERCOMN IntercommunicationINTERL LIBRN Interloans LibrarianINTR IntranetINTREP Intelligence ReportINTSUM Intelligence SummaryIO Intelligence OfficerIO Investigating OfficerIO (P) Investigating Officer (Pay)IOAC Infantry Officer Advance CourseIOF (G) Investigating Officer Finance (General)IOF (P) Investigating Officer Finance (Projects)IOO Inspecting Ordnance OfficerIORA Intelligence Officer Royal ArtilleryIP Infection Point


IP Initial PointIPS Iron Pipe SizeIR India RubberIR Industrial RelationsIR Inland RevenueIRF Independent Reconnaissance FlightIRHD International Rubber Hardness DegreesIRM Information Resource ManagementIRU Initial Rescue UnitIS Internal SecurityISB Independent Side BandISB Intermediate Staging BaseISBN International Standard Book NumberISF Internal Security FlightISMS Initial Spares Maintenance ScaleISO Information Systems OfficerISO International Standards OrganisationISP Intelligence and Strategic PlansISR Initial Spares RequirementISSN International Standard Serial NumberIT Information TechnologyITF(S) Instrument Training Flight (Squadron)ITO Investigating and Training Officer (Registries)ITS Initial Training SchoolITW Initial Training WingIU International UnitIWESS Infantry Weapons Effect Simulation SystemIWT Inland Water TransportJAAOC Joint Anti Aircraft Operations CentreJAG Judge Advocate GeneralJAN JanuaryJARIB Joint Air Reconnaissance BoardJARIC Joint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence CentreJASS Joint Anti-Submarine SchoolJATE Joint Air Transport EstablishmentJCC Joint Communications CommitteeJCCCIS Joint Command Control Communications and Information SystemsJCIS Joint Command Control Communications and Information SystemsJCOND Junior CommanderJCU Javelin Conversion UnitJEHU Joint Experimental Helicopter UnitJESPS Joint Exercise Planning StaffJETDS Joint Electronic Type Designator SystemJG JugJIB Joint Intelligence BureauJIC Joint Intelligence CommitteeJIRS Javelin Instrument Rating SquadronJOC Joint Operations CentreJOCU Jaguar Operational Conversion UnitJOOA Joint Operations Office AdministratorJPC Joint Policy CouncilJR JarJSM Joint Services MissionJSO Joint Services OrganisationJSPE Joint Services Proof EstablishmentJSSC Joint Services Staff CollegeJSSM Joint Services Security ManualJSSO Joint Services Security OrganisationJTF Jet Training FlightJTU Joint Trials UnitJUL JulyJUN JuneJUNC JunctionJUNE JunctionJVF Job Value FactorJWID Joint Warrior Interoperability DemonstrationK KiloK KoreaKA Kilo - AmpereKAF Kenyan Air ForceKC/S Kilo Cycles per SecondKD Khaki DrillKDG 1st King's Dragoon GuardsKE KegKEB King Edward BarracksKENSINGTONS Kensington Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)KERO KeroseneKEV Kilo Electron VoltsKF King's FlightKG KilogramKG/SQCM Kilogram per Square CentimetreKHZ KilohertzKIA Killed In ActionKINEMA KinematographyKINGS Kings Regiment (Liverpool) (Foot Guards and Infantry)


KINGS OWN Kings Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) (Foot Guards and Infantry)KM KilometreKM/H Kilometres per HourKO HMNZS KouraKOSB Kings Own Scottish BordersKOYLI Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (Foot Guards and Infantry)KP Cop (thread on conical spindle)KP Kauri PointKR Carat (200 mg)KR Kings RegulationsKR & ACI Kings Regulations and Air Council InstructionsKR & AI Kings Regulations and Admiralty InstructionsKRRC Kings Royal Rifle CorpsKS Cash (barrel)KSLI Kings Shropshire Light InfantryKT KitKUAS Kent University Air SquadronKV Kilo VoltKVA Kilo Volt AmpereKW Kilo WattKWH Kilo Watt HourKWOC Keyword Out of ContextL LieutenantL LitreL SJT Lance SerjeantLA Landing AreaLA Light AidLA Light AlloyLA Light ArtilleryLA Los AngelesLA Low AltitideLAA Light Anti AircraftLAB LaboratoryLAB LabourLABS Low AltitudeLAC Leading AircraftsmanLAC W Leading Aircraftsman (WAAF)LAD Light Aid DetachmentLAD Light Air DetachmentLAN Local Area NetworkLAPES Low Altitude Parachute Extraction SystemsLAS Light Aircraft SchoolLASER Light Amplification by Stimulated Edmission of RadiationLAW Light Anti Tank WeaponLAW Linton Area WorkshopLB PoundLBCUFT Pounds per Cubic FootLBDR Lance BombardierLBS Logistics Budget ServicesLBSA abbreviation under religion in WWI = not knownLC Line of ContactLCF Leading Control FitterLCK Leading CookLCPL Lance CorporalLCR Lieutenant CommanderLCRP Leading Control Radar PlotterLCS Lightning Conversion SquadronLD Light DutyLD Line of DepartureLDG LandingLDGR LedgerLDR Leading DiverLDTA Long Distance Travel AuthorityLDV Local Defence VesselsLE Lower EstablishmentLEA Logistics Executive AssistantLEC Locally Employed CivilianLED Light Emitting DiodeLEG O (ADV) Legal Officer (Advisory)LEG O (DR) Legal Officer (Drafting)LEICESTERS Leicestershire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)LEL Leading ElectricianLF Lancashire Fusiliers (Foot Guards and Infantry)LF Land ForceLF Linear FeetLF Low FrequencyLFA Local Flying AreaLFA Logistics Financial AdvisorLFC Land Force CommandLFC Lines or Lines of CommunicationLFS Lancaster Finishing SchoolLG Landing GroundLG LengthLG Life Guard - Cavalry and ScoutsLG Long Distance Travel Authority


LGA Lieutenant General In Charge of AdministrationLH Left HandLH Low HeatLH BDE Light Horse Brigade (WWI PF Abbreviation)LHA Leading Hydrographic AssistantLIAR Logic Input Analysis and RecevelopmentLIB (SP) Librarian, Support BranchLIB ASST TECH SVCS Librarian Assistant Technical ServicesLIB ASST USR SVCS Librarian Assistant User ServicesLIB SUPP Librarian, Support BranchLIIG Logistic Item Identification GuideLINCOLNS Lincolnshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)LIR London Irish Rifles (Foot Guards and Infantry)LISA Loop Identification Signalling ApparatusLIVPL SCOT Liverpool Scottish (Foot Guards and Infantry)LK LinkLL Light LineLL Flt Light Liaison FlightLLAD Low Level Air DefenceLLLL Being Shelled or Landing Is Being MadeLLT Long Lead TimeLMA Leading Medical AssistantLMF Leading Marine FitterLMG Light Machine GunLMM Leading Marine MechanicLMUS Leading MusicianLO Legal OfficerLO Liaison OfficerLO MIL LAW Legal Officer Military Law LegalLO OPS LAW Legal Officer Operations Law LegalLO PERS LAW Legal Officer Personnel Law LegalLO RSCS LAW Legal Officer Resources Law LegalLOA Leave of AbsenceLOB Left Out of BattleLOC Line of CommunicationLOC LocatingLOC LocationLOCSTAT Location StatementLOCSTAT Location StatusLOG EXEC Logistic ExecutiveLOH Light Observation HelicopterLOMEZ Low Missile Engagement ZoneLOND SCOT London Scottish (Foot Guards and Infantry)LOP Letter of ProceedingLOR LorriedLOR LorryborneLOTC Land Operations Training CentreLOTHIANS Lothians and Border YeomanryLOVATS Light Operational VehicleLOVATS Lovat Scouts - Cavalry and ScoutsLOWLAND R Lowland Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)aLOX Liquid Oxygen StstemLOYALS Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire) (Foot Guards and Infantry)LP Landing PointLP Long PlayingLP Low PowerLP Low PressureLPM Litre Per MinuteLPTI Leading Physical Training InstructorLR Long RefitLRDU Long Range Development UnitLRF Leading Radio FitterLRMPA Long Range Maritime Patrol AircraftLRN Long Reference NumberLRO Leading RadiomanLRRP Long Range Reconnaissance PatrolLRT Long Range TransortLRTS Long Range Technical SearchLRWE Long Range Weapons Research EstablishmentLS Landing SiteLS Leading SeamanLS&GC Long Service and Good ConductLSA Leading Stores AccountantLSF Logistic Support ForceLSG Leading SignalmanLSG Logistic Support GroupLSIB London Signals Intelligence BoardLSIC-D London Signals Intelligence Committee - DefenceLSL Landing Ship LogisticLSM Landing Ship MediumLSRP Leading Seaman Radar PlotterLSRS Long Service Re-engagement SchemeLST Landing Ship TankLSTD Leading StewardLSV Limited Service Volunteer


LT LieutenantLT LightLT Line TelegraphyLT Low TensionLT AA Light Anti AircraftLT COL Lieutenant ColonelLT GEN Lieutenant GeneralLTD Limited Service VolunteerLTF Lighting Training FlightLTLR Leading TailorLTO Leading Telecommunications OperatorLTW Lyneham Transport WingLV Landing VehicleLV Large VesselLVDG Low Voltage DGLVT Landing Vehicle TrackedLVT(A) Landing Vehicle Tracked (Armoured)LWF Leading Weapon FitterLWOP Leave Without PayLWP Leave Without PayLWTR Leading WriterLXO Logistics Executive OfficerLZ Landing ZoneLZ Loading ZoneM MaritimeM MeterM MetreM MinusM New Zealand Summer TimeM PLT Master PilotM/C MachineM/I Marched In (WWI PF Abbreviation)M/O Marched Out (WWI PF Abbreviation)MA Marriage AllowanceMA Military AdvisorMA Military AssistantMA Military AttacheMA Milli AmpereMA CDF Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence ForceMA CGS Military Assistant to the Chief of General StaffMA/SB Motor A/S BoatMAA Master At ArmsMAAF Mediterranean Allied Air ForcesMAC Mediterranean Air CommandMAC Motor Ambulance ConvoyMACAF Mediterranean Allied Coastal Air ForcesMACC Material Acquisition Coordination CommitteeMACO Maintenance Area Cash OfficeMACV Military Assistance Command VietnamMAD Magnetic Anamoly DetectorMAEE Marine Aircraft Experimental EstablishmentMAF Ministry of Agriculture and FisheriesMAFL Manual of Air Force LawMAFL Manual of Armed Forces LawMAG MagazineMAINT MaintenanceMAJ MajorMAJ GEN Major GeneralMAMS Mobile Air Movements SectionMANCH Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own) (Foot Guards and Infantry)MAO Medical Administration OfficerMAOT Mobile Air Operations TeamMAP Military Allowances PolicyMAP Military Assistance ProgrammeMAP Ministry of Aircraft ProductionMAP Mutual Assistance ProgrammeMAR MarchMAR Military Advisors RepresentativeMAS Military Assistance SalesMASER Microwave Amplification of Stimulated Emission of RadarMASTU Mobile Anti Submarine Target UnitMATAF Mediterranean Allied Tactical Air ForcesMATL MaterialMAW Medium Anti Tank WeaponMAX MaximumMB MillibarMBFR Mutual and Balanced Force ReductionMBI Military Board InstructionMBS Maximum Breaking StrengthMC Mega CycleMC Military CampMC Motor CycleMC Movement ControlMCA Ministry of Civil AviationMCC Main Communication Centre


MCC Movement Control CentreMCC&FF Maintenance Command Communications and Ferry FlightMCCS/F Maintenance Command Communication Squadron/FlightMCE Military Corrective EstablishmentMCL Master Configuration ListMCM Military Career ManagementMCMPO Mine Countermeasures Project OfficerMCO Movement Control OfficerMCRL Master Cross Reference ListMCS Metropolitan Communications SquadronMCS Mortar Control SystemMCT Micro CircuitMCU Mosquito Conversion UnitMCU Movement Control UnitMD Mine DisposalMD Ministry of DefenceMDL Management Data ListMDM Medium Anti Tank WeaponMDO Mine Disposal OfficerMDP Mechanical Description PatternMDPPQ Movement pour la Defence des Prisoniers Politiques du QuebecMDS Main Dressing StationME Mechanical EngineerME Middle EastME Middle East Air ForceMEAF Middle East Air ForceMECCS/U Middle East Check and Conversion Squadron/UnitMECF/S Middle East Communications Flight/SquadronMECGS Middle East Central Gunnery SchoolMECH MechanisedMED MedicalMED MediumMED Municipal Electricity DepartmentMEDME Mediterranean and Middle EastMEF+A3196 Middle East ForceMEFC Middle East Ferry ControlMEG Mega CycleMEG Mega OhmMENS Mission Element Needs StatementMEP Major Equipment ProgramMEP Major Exercise ProgrammeMEP Military Employment PolicyMERSAR Merchant Ships Search and Rescue (Manual)MESC Miniature Edison Screw CapMET Meteorological, MeteorologyMET RES Meteorological ResearchMETS Middle East Training SchoolMETS Multi-Engined Training Squadron (1970s)MEV Million Electron VoltsMEW Ministry of Economic WarfareMF M = Thousand FeetMF Medium FrequencyMF Micro FicheMFA Ministry of Foreign AffairsMFC Mobile Fire ControllerMFDP Minor Force Development PaperMFG ManufacturingMFH Miitary Field HospitalMFH Mobile Field HospitalMFI Military Financial InstructionMFO Military Forwarding OfficerMFO Multinational Force and ObserversMFPS Mobile Field Photographic SectionMFR ManufacturerMFTAIR Military Police Traffic Investigation ReportMFV Motor Fishing VesselMG HMNZS MangaMG Machine GunMG MilligramMGA Major General In Charge of AdministrationMGGS Major General General StaffMGO Master General of the OrdnanceMGR CA Manager Corporate ApplicationsMGR O & N Manager Operations and Networks DCSBMGR PROPR Manager Property RationalisationMGRA Major General Royal ArtilleryMHQ Maritime HeadquartersMHS Manager Health ServicesMHZ MegahertzMI Marched InMI MinelayerMI2H Miles in Two HoursMI-5 British Security ServiceMI-5 Military Intelligence Section 5MI-6 British Secretary Intelligence Service


MI-6 Military Intelligence Section 6MI-9 Military Intelligence Section 9MIA Missing In ActionMIAG Military Intelligence Advisory GroupMID Mention In DespatchesMID MidshipmanMIER Management Initiated Early Retirement SchemeMIF Master Item FileMIH Miles In The HourMIL MilitaryMIL SEC Military SecretaryMILSTICCS Military Standard Item Characteristics Coding StructureMILSTRIP Military Standard Requisitioning Identification ProcedureMIN Manufacturers Identifying NumberMIN MinimumMIN MinuteMIN TECH Ministry of TechnologyMIO Master Identification ListMIR Medical Inspection RoomMIRV Multiple Independently - Targetable Re-entry VehicleMISREP Mission ReportMK MarkMkrs MakersML MileML Milli Litre (=1ccm)ML Motor LaunchMLBU Mobile Laundry and Bath UnitMLG Main Landing GearMM Materials ManagementMM Milli MetreMMG Medium Machine GunMMS Master Maintenance ScheduleMNF 1 Multinational Force 1 BeirutMNF 2 Multinational Force 2 BeirutMNGT ManagementMO Medical OfficerMO ModifiedMO Movements OfficerMO (F) Movements Officer (Freight)MO (P) Movements Officer (Personnel)MO-9 Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS)MOA Ministry of AviationMOAO Missing on Air OperationsMOB Mobilisation or MobileMOCU Multi-engine Operational Conversion UnitMOD Main Ordnance DepotMOD Ministry of DefenceMOD ModificationMOD (PE) Ministry of Defence (Procurement Executive)MODUK Ministry of Defence United KingdomMOL Manned Orbital LaboratoryMON Monmouthshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)MONAB Mobile Naval Air BaseMONUA Mission Observers United Nations AngolaMOPS Maritime OperationsMORTREP Mortar Bombing ReportMOS Ministry of SupplyMOT Ministry of TransportMOT Motorised or MotorMOTRGUNIT Medical Officer Training UnitMOTU Maritime Operational Training UnitMOV Medium Operational VehicleMOV MovementsMOW Maritime Operations WingMOW Ministry of WorksMOWT Ministry of War TransportMP Meeting PointMP Melting PointMP Member of ParliamentMP Military PoliceMPDA Military Policy Development AdvisorMPG Miles per GallonMPH Miles per HoursMPI Main Point of ImpactMPI Master Parts IndexMPIU Missing Persons Investigation UnitMPO Military Planning OfficeMPO Military Post OfficeMPP Military Personnel PolicyMPPD Military Personnel Policy DevelopmentMPSC Military Provost Staff CorpsMQ Married QuartersMR Maritime ReconnaisanceMR & SO (STATS) Manning Records and Statistics OfficerMRBM Medium Range Ballistic Missile


MRC Master Requirements CodeMRD Master Requirements DirectoryMRP Materials Requirements PlanningMRP Military Remuneration PolicyMRR Minimum Risk RouteMRS Medical Reception StationMRT Medium Range TransportMS Management ServicesMS Military SecretaryMS MinesweeperMS 25 Senior Officer 25th Mine Sweeping FlotillaMSA (Air) Management Services Assistant (Air Force)MSA (Army) Management Services Assistant (Army)MSA (Civil) Management Services Assistant (Civil)MSC Manager Corporate ServicesMSF Minesweeping FlotillaMSFU Merchant Ship Fighter UnitMSG MessageMSM Meritorious Service MedalMSO Management Services OfficerMSO Management Support OfficerMSO Merchant Shipping OfficerMSP Miscellaneous Small PartsMSR Main Supply RouteMSS Military Supply StandardMST Medical Support TeamMT Mechanical TransportMT Morse TaperMT Motor TransportMTB Motor Torpedo BoardMTB Motor Torpedo BoatMTC Medical Treatment CentreMTD MountedMTG MountingMTHW Medium Temperature Hot WaterMTLR Motor Transport Light Repair UnitMTO Mechanical Transport OfficerMTP Military Training PamphletMTSI Motor Transport Special InstructionsMTU Mosquito Training UnitMU Maintenance UnitMU BOAT Midget Enemy SubmarineMUAS Manchester University Air SquadronMV Merchant VesselMV Milli VoltMV Motor VesselMW HMNZS MonowaiMW Mega WattMW Milli WattMWHQ Maritime Wing HeadquartersN NavigationN NegativeN NorthN Of K Next Of KinN STAFFS North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales) (Foot Guards and Infantry)N YEO Northampshire YeomanryNA National ArchivesNA Naval AttacheNA North AfricaNA Not ApplicableNAAC Naval Anti Aircraft ControllerNAACP National Association for the Advancement of Coloured PeopleNAAF Northwest African Air ForcesNAAFI Navy, Army and Air Force InstituteNACAF Northwest African Coastal Air ForceNADEX NATO Date ExchangeNAESU Naval Engineering Field Service RepresentativesNAETS Navigation and Air Electronics SquadronNAGLS National Archives Government Loan ServiceNANRO National Archives Northern Regional OfficeNAO Naval Administration Office(er)NAP Naval Assistant, PersonnelNARC NarcoticsNARC National Archives Records CentreNARM Naval Assistant, Reserves and MobilisationNARS Notices of Ammunication ReclassificationNAS National Assessment StaffNASA National Aeronautic and Space AdministrationNASAF Northwest African Strategic Air ForcesNASIS Nato Subject Indicator SystemNATAF Northwest African Tactical Air ForcesNATO North Atlantic Treaty OrganisationNATP National Anti Terrorist PlanNATS Navigation and Air Electronics Training SchoolNAVALEX Naval Electronic Systems Command (also NESC)


NAVCOM Naval CommandNAVCOM Naval CommanderNAVCOM Naval CommunicationsNavex Navigation ExerciseNAVSANDA Naval Supply and AccountingNAVSPASUR Naval Space SurveillanceNAVSTRIP Naval Standard Requisitioning and Issue ProcedureNAVWEPS Naval WeaponsNB HMNZ Dockyard (Devonport)NB Naval BoardNBC Nuclear, Biological, ChemicalNBCD Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Damage ControlNBCD Nuclear, Biological, Chemical DefenceNC Commodore AucklandNC Navy CommandNC New ConstructionNCA National Codification AuthorityNCA Naval Civilian AdvisorNCB Natitonal Codification BureauNCC Naval Combatant CorpsNCC Naval Communications CentreNCN Nato Code NumberNCO Non Commissioned OfficerNCRM Naval Corporate Relations ManagerNCS NATO Codification SystemNCS Net Control StationNCS Northern Communication SquadronNCSO Naval Computer Support Office/rNCSO Naval Control of Shipping OfficerNCSO Naval Control of Shipping OrganisationNCSO Naval Control Service OfficerNCSSPO Naval Command Support System Project OfficeNCW Naval Commissions and WarrantsND No DateND Northern DistrictNDB Non Directional BeaconNDT Non Delay TailNE Not EstablishedNEAF Near East Air ForceNECS Near East Air Force Communications SquadronNEMA National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationNESC Naval Electronics Systems CommandNF Nano FaradNF Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (Foot Guards and Infantry)NFAC National Foreign Assessment CentreNFD No Further DataNFDAA Naval Force Development Administration AssistantNFDPD Naval Force Development Project DirectorNFIB National Foreign Intelligence BoardNFIP National Foreign Intelligence ProgrammeNFLD NewfoundlandNFOIO Naval Field Operational Intelligence OfficeNFPA National Fire Protection AssociationNFT No Further TraceNG HMNZS NgaponaNGTE National Gas Turbine EstablishmentNH Naval HospitalNH RNZN HospitalNIC National Intelligence CommitteeNIC Naval Intelligence CommandNICA National Intelligence Co-ordination AgencyNID Naval Intelligence DepartmentNIE National Intelligence EstimateNIH North Irish Horse YeomanryNIO National Intelligence Office(r)NIO Naval Information OfficerNIO Naval Intelligence OfficerNIPE National Intelligence Programmes EvaluationNISC National and International Security CommitteeNITC National Intelligence Tasking CentreNIV Non Inventory VoucherNIV Not In VocabularyNLDCC Northern Local Defence Co-ordinating CommitteeNLO Naval Liaison OfficerNLO Navy Liaison OfficerNLOC No Level of CapabilityNMD Northern Military DistrictNMS Navy Medical ServicesNMWC Nelson, Marlborough, West CoastNO Naval OfficerNO Navigating OfficerNO NumberNOA Naval Operations AssistantNOCA Naval Officer In Charge AucklandNOCD Naval Officer In Charge Dunedin


NOCL Navy Officer in Charge, LyttletonNOCW Navy Officer in Charge, WellingtonNOFORN No Foreign DisseminationNOIC Naval Officer In ChargeNOIC Navy Operational Intelligence CentreNOK Next of KinNON SUB Echo received in ASDIC from other than a submarineNOPC Naval Officer Postings ClerkNORAD North American Air Defence (Command)NOREF No ReferenceNORFOLK Royal Norfolk Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)NORM Not Operationally Ready for MaintenanceNORS Not Operationally Ready for SuppliesNORTHHAMPTONS Northampshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)NOSIC Naval Ocean Surveillance Information CentreNOSIS Naval Ocean Surveillance Information SystemNOSS Naval Ocean Surveillance SystemNOTICAS Notification of CasualtyNOTTS YEO Nottinghamshire YeomanryNOW Navy Office/r WellingtonNPAA Naval Personnel Administration AssistantNPBHS New Plymouth Boys High SchoolNPF National Provident FundNPFB National Patriotic Fund BoardNPFC Non Public Funds ClerkNPIC National Photographic Interpretation CentreNPR No Previous ReferenceNPRO Navy Public Relations OfficerNR Normal RefitNR Northern RegionNR Not RatedNRA National Rifle AssociationNRA Naval Reserves AdviserNRC National Research CouncilNRL National Radiation LaboratoryNRL Naval Research LaboratoryNRO National Reconnaissance OfficeNRO National Review OfficerNRRO Navy Regional Recruiting OfficeNRW Northern Reserve WingNS National SecurityNS National ServiceNS Naval SecretaryNS Naval Supply(ies)NSA National Security AgencyNSA Navy Stock AccountsNSAM National Security Action MemoNSAOP National Security Agency Office of ProductionNSC National Security CouncilNSC Nato Supply ClassificationNSC NATO Supply CodificationNSC Naval Servicing CraftNSC Naval Supply CentreNSCID National Security Council Intelligence DirectiveNSCM NATO Supply Code for ManufacturerNSD Naval Supply DepotNSDMA Naval Staff Document Management AssistantNSDMS Naval Staff Document Management SupervisorNSEC Nano SecondNSG Naval Security GroupNSH (OTTAWA) Naval Headquarters OttawaNSL Naval Staff LibraryNSN National Stock NumberNSN NATO Stack NumberNSO Naval Store OfficerNSSM Naval Support Services ManagerNSTU National Service Training UnitNSWU Naval Special Warfare UnitNT Narrower TermsNT Net TimeNT Net TonNT No TraceNTB Norwegian Training BaseNTCI Non Technical Caretaker InstructorNTK Need to KnowNTL Naval Technical LibraryNTR Nothing to ReportNTU Navigation Training Unit, Pathfinder ForceNTU Not Taken UpNVR Navy Volunteer ReserveNYD Not Yet Diagnosed (WWI PF Abbreviation)NZ New ZealandNZ DIV TR New Zealand Divisional TrainNZAAC New Zealand Army Air CorpNZAEPS New Zealand Army Equipment Procurement Schedule


NZAF New Zealand Air ForceNZAI New Zealand Army InstructionNZAIC New Zealand Army Intelligence CorpNZALO New Zealand Air Liaison OfficeNZALO New Zealand Army Liaison OfficeNZALS New Zealand Army Legal StaffNZALS New Zealand Army Liaison StaffNZAM New Zealand Air MissionNZAMC New Zealand Army Medical CorpsNZAO New Zealand Army OrderNZAOC New Zealand Army Ordnance CorpsNZAOD New Zealand Advanced Ordnance DepotNZAP New Zealand Air PublicationNZAPC New Zealand Army Pay CorpsNZAPM New Zealand Army Property ManagementNZAPOS New Zealand Army Posts OverseasNZARRO New Zealand Army Regional Recruiting OfficeNZASDC New Zealand Army Supply Documentation CentreNZASE New Zealand Administrative Support ElementNZASR New Zealand Army Standardisation RepresentativeNZATGV New Zealand Army Training Group, VietnamNZATTV New Zealand Army Training Team VietnamNZBC New Zealand Broadcasting CorporationNZBSU New Zealand Base Services UnitNZCA New Zealand Canoeing AssociationNZCAD New Zealand Civil Aviation DepartmentNZCBS New Zealand Contract Built ShipNZCC New Zealand Cadet CorpsNZCC New Zealand Camel CompanyNZCC New Zealand Commissioning CourseNZCC New Zealand Corps of CyclistsNZCES New Zealand Complete Equipment ScheduleNZCF New Zealand Cadet ForcesNZCSO New Zealand Combined Signals OrganizationNZD New Zealand DivisionNZDDI New Zealand Directorate of Defence IntelligenceNZDF New Zealand Defence ForceNZDFSS New Zealand Defence Force Superannuation SchemeNZDS New Zealand Defence StaffNZDSU (SEA) New Zealand Defence Support Unit (South-East Asia)NZEF New Zealand Expeditionary ForceNZEL New Zealand Equipment ListNZF New Zealand ForcesNZF New Zealand FormularyNZFAMTO New Zealand First Aid Mechanical Transport OutfitNZFCU New Zealand Force Communications UnitNZFS New Zealand Forest ServiceNZGRU New Zealand Graves Registration Unit (WWI PF Abbreviation)NZHS New Zealand Hospital Ship (WWI PF Abbreviation)NZI & GBD New Zealand Infantry and General Base Depot (WWI PF Abbreviation)NZIC New Zealand Intelligence CouncilNZJIB New Zealand Joint Intelligence BoardNZJSM New Zealand Joint Services MissionNZLF New Zealand Land ForcesNZLO New Zealand Liaison OfficerNZMR New Zealand Mounted RiflesNZMS New Zealand Map StandardNZNB New Zealand Naval BoardNZNLO New Zealand Naval Liaison OfficerNZNO New Zealand Navy OrderNZPAF New Zealand Permanent Air ForceNZPM AS New Zealand Project Manager ANZAC ShipsNZPO New Zealand Post OfficeNZPR New Zealand Public Relations UnitNZSC New Zealand Staff CollegeNZSH New Zealand Stationary Hospital (WWI PF Abbreviation)NZSIS New Zealand Security Intelligence ServiceNZSOBRITCOMFRY New Zealand Senior Officer British Command Former Republic of YugoslaviaNZSS New Zealand Standard SpecificationNZSTI New Zealand Special Technical InstructionNZUNTSO New Zealand United Nations Truce Supervisory OrganisationNZUXOL New Zealand Unexploded Ordnance LaosNZVC New Zealand Veterinary CorpNZWRAC New Zealand Womens Royal Army CorpsNZWSU New Zealand Works Services UnitO OtagoO 2 E Officer in Charge 2nd Echelon CorpsO&D Organisation & DevelopmentO&M Organisation & MethodsO/S OverseasOA Office AdministratorOA Office AssistantOA Over AllOA 1 Operations Assistant 1OA PROPR Office Administrator Property Rationalisation


OACSI Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for IntelligenceOADF/U Overseas Aircraft Delivery Flight/UnitOADMS Office Assistant Defence Medical ServicesOAFU (Observers) Advanced Flying UnitOAPU Overseas Aircraft Preparation UnitOATS Officers Advanced Training SchoolOBD Ordnance Beach DetachmentOBS Observation (USAAF)OBST ObstructionOC Officer CommandingOC On CourseOC DCC Officer Commanding Defence Communications CentreOC DCU Officer Commanding Defence Communications UnitOC DPU Officer Commanding Defence Psychology Unit (RNZAF)OCA Out of Camp AllowanceOCC Operations Co-ordination CentreOCC STUD OFFR Occupational Studies OfficerOcdt Officer CadetOCI Office of Current IntelligenceOCK Ordinary CookOCRP Ordinary Control Radar PlotterOCS Officer Cadet SchoolOCS Orders Co-ordinating StaffOCTC Officer Cadet Training CompanyOCTR Ordinary Communications TraineeOCTU Officer Cadet Training UnitOCU Operational Conversion UnitOD Officer on DutyOD Olive DrabOD On DutyODC Overseas Defence CommitteeODVR Ordinary DriverOEB Operational Evaluation BoardOEIC Overseas Economic Intelligence CommitteeOELINT Office of Electronic IntelligenceOEU Operational Evaluation UnitOFF ADMIN Office AdministratorOFF I/C DTC Officer in Charge Defence Travel CentreOFF I/C NZSDCA Officer in Charge New Zealand Section Defence Cataloguing AuthorityOFFR OfficerOFP Ordnance Field ParkOFU Overseas Ferry UnitOH OhakeaOHA Ordinary Hydrographic AssistantOIC Officer In ChargeOIC (BR) Officer in Charge (Base Records)OJCS Office of the Joint Chiefs of StaffOJE On The Job ExperienceOL HMNZS OlphertOLOC Operational Level of CapabilityOMA Orderly Medical AssistantOME Ordnance Mechanical EngineerOMM Ordinary Marine MechanicOMU Orion Modernisation UnitOMUS Ordinary MusicianONA Office of National AssessmentsOND Organisatiton for National DevelopmentONI Office of Naval IntelligenceONS Organisation for National SecurityOO Operational OrderOO Ordnance OfficerOOD Officer of the DayOOW Officer of the WatchOP Observation PostOP Operate, Operated, Operation or OperatorOPC Office of Policy Co-ordinationOPDTM Operational Diving TeamOPEC Organisation of Petroleum Exporting CoutriesOPI Overseas Posting InstructionOPNAV Naval OperationsOPPRES Operational Preparedness Performance and Reporting SystemOPS OperationsOPS Operations Co-ordination CentreOPS 1, 2, 3 Operations Officers 1, 2 and 3 (Air)OPSA Operations AssistantOR Orderly RoomOR Other RanksOR 1 Officer I/C Officers RecordsORB Operations Record BookORBAT Order of BattleORD OrderORD OrdnanceORE Operational Readiness EvaluationORG Organised, OrganisationORG 1 Organization 1 (Air)


ORO Ordinary RadiomanORS Operational Research SectionORS Orderly Room SergeantORTU Operational and Refresher Training UnitOS Office SolicitorOS Ordinary SeamanOS OverseasOSA Ordinary Stores AccountantOSC Overseas Staff CollegeOSCD Operational Strategy Co-ordination DivisionOSEAS OverseasO'SEAS OverseasOSG Ordinary SignalmanOSI Office of Scientific IntelligenceOSI Office of Special Information CentreOSIC Ocean Surveillance Information CentreOSIS Ocean Surveillance Information SystemOSO Office of SIGINT OperationsOSO Office of Special OperationsOSO Ordnance Supply OfficeOSOUTH Otago SouthlandOSS Office of Strategic ServicesOSTD Ordinary StewardOT HMNZS OtagoOT On TowOTAVOL @ Otago Division RNZNVROTH Over The HorizonOTHBRS Over the Horizon Backscatter Radar SystemOTLR Ordinary TailorOTO Ordinary Telecommunications OperatorOTS Oakhangar Tracking StationOTS Office of Technical ServicesOTS Officer Training SquadronOTU Operational Training UnitOUAS Oxford University Air SquadronOUMU Otago University Medical UnitOUT Operational Training UnitOVP Operational Viability PeriodOWEM Ordinary Weapon Electrical MechanicOWI Office of War InformationOWPEO Outside Working Party Engineer OfficerOWTR Ordinary WriterOXF BUCKS Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (Foot Guards and Infantry)OZ OunceP&P Packaging and PostageP&P Planning and ProceduresP&T Post and TelegraphP/D Plans and DevelopmentP/L Plain LanguageP/R Photo ReconnaissanceP1 (AIR) Personnel 1 - Directorate of Organisation and Staff Duties - Air StaffPA HMNZS PaeaPA Pay AccountingPA Per AnnumPA Personal AssistantPA Public AddressPA LEAVE Part Annual LeavePA SMO Post A/S Maintenance OfficerPA SO Port A/S OfficerPAB Army Promotion Advisory BoardPAC PacificPAC Primary Address CodePAD Passive Air DefencePAF Permanent Air ForcePAFU (Pilots) Advanced Flying UnitPAM PamphletPAM Personal Assessment ManualPAMD Price and Management DataPAO Principal Administration OfficerPAR Precision Approach RadarPAR Pulse Acquisition RadarPARA ParagraphPARA REGT Parachute RegimentPAS/U Pilotless Aircraft Section/UnitPASOLS Pacific Area Senior Officer Logistic SeminarPAWS Phased Array Warning SystemPAYE Pay As You EarnPB Capital Ships (Deutschland)PBS Prefabricated Bituminous SurfacePBW Particle Beam WeaponPC Pay ControlPC Personal ComputerPC Principal ChaplainPC (A) Principal Chaplain (Army)PC&A Provision, Control and Account


PCB Printed Circuit BoardPCC Porirua Computer CentrePCC Port Communications CentrePCCS Protectorate Communications and Support SquadronPCG Permanent Co-ordination GroupPCLU Pioneer Civil Labour UnitPCMB President Central Medical BoardPCN Processing Code NumberPCN Provisional Code NumberPD Police DepartmentPD Policy DirectoratePD Port DepotPD Purchase DescriptionPDA (Central) Principal Dental Adviser (Central)PDA (North) Principal Dental Adviser (North)PDA (South) Principal Dental Adviser (Southern)PDC Principal Defence ChaplainPDU Photographic Development UnitPE Peace EstablishmentPE Physical EducationPE JRP Project Engineer Joint Radio ProjectPEART (also PE & RT) Physical Education and Recrational TrainingPEC Production Equipment CodePEE Proof and Experimental Establishment, ShoeburynessPEO Port Engineering OfficerPERS PersonnelPers 1 Personnel Officer, Organization and Staff Duties (Air)PERSEL Personnel SelectionPES Pulheems Employment StandardPET PetrolPF Personal FilePF Pico FaradPFF Path Finding ForcePFF Pathfinder ForcePFI Physical Fitness InstructorPFIAB Presidents Foreign Intellingence Advisory BoardPFS Parachute Flying SectionPFTS Polish Flying Training SchoolPG HMNZS PegasisPG Per GallonPG PostagramPGTS Parachute and Glider Training SchoolPH HMNZS PhilomelPH PhotographicPH Pico HenryPH R Photographic ReconnaisancePHOTCEN Central Photographic EstablishmentPHOTOGRID Gridded Vertical Air PhotographPHQ Port HeadquartersPI Photographic IntepretationPIO Principal Intelligence OfficerPIO Public Information OfficerPIP Preservation Identification PackagingPIP Promotion Incentive PaymentPIPS Personnel Information Payroll ServicePIR Passive Infra RedPJI Parachute Jumping InstructorsPK HMNZS PukakiPK ParkPL AeroplanePL Parental LeavePL PlatoonPL JRP Project Leader Jont Radio ProjectPLC Potential Leaders CoursePLN PlanPLT PlottingPLT OFF Pilot OfficerPLUTO Pipeline Under The OceanPM Past MeridianPM Prime MinisterPM Provost MarshalPMEP Plant and Military Equipment Programme PMIS Personnel Management Information SystemPMR PaymasterPMTS PaymentsPMV Politically Motivated ViolencePMW Principal Medical OfficerPN Part NumberPN Palmerston NorthPNG Papua New GuineaPNGIC Papua New Guinea Intelligence CommitteePNHBS Palmerston North Boys High SchoolPNMB President Northern Medical BoardPNR PioneerPNR CORPS Pioneer Corps


PNUTS Possible Nuclear Underground Test SitePO Part OfPO Personnel OfficerPO Petty OfficerPO Pilot OfficerPO Post OfficePO Press Officer OCDFPO Publications OfficerPO SGDCN Project Officer Second Generation Defence Communications NetworkPO WTR Petty Officer WriterPOAHS Petty Officer Assistant Hydrographic SurveyorPOC Point of ContactPOC United Nations Military Observers of the Balkan Sub Committee and Peace Observation CommissionPOCEA Petty Officer Control Electrical ArtificerPOCF Petty Officer Control FitterPOCK Petty Officer CookPOCM Petty Officer TailorPOCRP Petty Officer Control Radar PlotterPODI Petty Officer Diving InstructorPODR Petty Officer DiverPODVR Petty Officer DriverPOEL Petty Officer ElectricianPOES Post Office Evaluation StudiesPOF Project Officer FinancePOL Petrol, Oil, LubrantsPOL Policy DirectoratePOL D Policy DomesticPOLI Personnel On Line InformationPOMA Petty Officer Medical AssistantPOMEA Petty Officer Marine Engineering ArtificerPOMM Petty Officer Marine MechanicPOMUS Petty Officer MusicianPON Personal Occurrence NotificationPON Personnel Occurrence NoticePOPTI Petty Officer Physical Training InstructorPOR Personnel Occurrence ReportPOREA Petty Officer Radio Electrical ArtificerPOREG Petty Officer RegulatorPORF Petty Officer Radio FitterPORM Plus or MinusPORS Petty Officer Radio SupervisorPOS Petty Officer SeamanPOSA Petty Officer Stores AccountantPOSB Post Office Savings BankPOSB Potential Officer Selection BoardPOSHPT Petty Officer ShpiwrightPOSN PositionPOSTD Petty Officer StewardPOTLR Petty Officer TailorPOTS Petty Officer Telecommunications SupervisorPOTU Polish Operational Training UnitPOW Prisoner of WarPOWEA Petty Officer Weapon Electrical ArtificerPOWF Petty Officer Weapon FitterPOWTR Petty Officer WriterPOYS Petty Officer Yeoman of SignalsPP PagesPP Petrol PointPP Power PackagePPB Provisioning Parts BreakdownPPBS Planning, Programming and Budgetting SystemPPD Protective Policy DirectoratePPM Parts Per MissionPPO Principal Personnel OfficerPPS Personnel Policy SupportPPS Publications Production ServicesPQ Parti QuebecoisPR Public RelationsPR PounderPRAC Public Relations Administration ClerkPRC Peoples Republic of ChinaPRC Personnel Reception CentrePRC Policy Review CommitteePRCHT Parachute Jumping InstructorsPRDU/E Photographic Reconnaissance Development Unit/EstablishmentPRESS OFF Press OfficerPRF Pulse Repetition FrequencyPRFU/S Pilots Refresher Flying Unit/SchoolPRGMR ProgrammerPRH Petrol RailheadPRI Plotting and Radar InstructorPRINC PSYCH Principal PsychologistPRINT Printing and StationeryPRM Personnel Risk ManagementPRO Provost


PRO Provost MarshalPRO Public Relations Office(r)PRO (N) (A) (F) Public Relations Officer (Navy) (Army) (Air Force)PROD Production Equipment CodePROJ DIR Project DirectorPROJ MGR Project ManagerPROJ OFF Project OfficerPROP ENG Propulsion EngineeringPROPR Property RationalisationProtocol Protocol OfficerPRP Petrol Refilling PointPRRP Pilots Reserve and Reinforcement Pool (Middle East)PRT Physical & Recreational TrainingPRU Photographic Reconnaissance UnitPS Post ScriptPS Publications ServicesPS Pulse per SecondPSA Public Service AssociationPSC Public Service CommissionPSCC Protective Services Co-ordination CentrePSI Pounds per Square InchPSIS Permament Under Secretaries Committee on Intelligence ServicePSIS Public Service Investment SocietyPSMB President Southern Medical BoardPSN Package Sequence NumberPSO Personnel Selection OfficerPSO Port Supply OfficerPSO/CAS Personal Staff Officer to the Chief of Air StaffPSO/CNS Personal Staff Officer to the Chief of Naval StaffPT Physical TrainingPT Pilot TrainingPT PointPTE PrivatePTF Port Task ForcePTS Parachute Training SchoolPTS Pilot Training SchoolPTS Pilot Training SquadronPTSU Parachute Training Support UnitPTU Parachute Test UnitPTU Paradrop Training UnitPTURP Pilots Training Unit and Reinforcement PoolPUBS OFF Publications OfficerPURCH PurchasePURCH OFF Purchasing Officer DFSPV Venture BomberPVC Poly Vinyl ChloridePW Prisoners of WarPW TO Port Wireless Telegraph OfficerPWD Public Works DepartmentPWS Part Worn ServiceablePWSS Port War Signal StationPWSS Post War Signal StationQ StoresQ MAINT MaintenanceQ MOV Quartermaster MovementsQ OPS OperationsQA Quality AssuranceQA Queen AlexandraQAAR Queen Alexandra Armoured RegimentQAIMNS Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nurssing Service (Women's Service)QAS Queen Alexandra SquadronQB Queen BeeQD Quick DisconnectQEC Quadronal Error Correction(or)QF Queen's FlightQG Quartermaster General BranchQHP Queens Honorary PhysicianQI Quarantine Island (WWI PF Abbreviation)QM Quarter MasterQMG Quarter Master GeneralQMS Quartermaster SergeantQQQQ Attack by Armed Merchant RaiderQRB Quality Review BoardQS Quartermaster MaintenanceQSM Queen's Service MedalQSTAG Quadrepartite Standardization AgreementQUAD Quality Assurance DirectorateQUAS Queen's University Air SquadronQUEENS Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) (Foot Guards and Infantry)QWG Quadrapartite Working GroupQWGEW Quadrapartite Working Group on Electronic WarfareR & Q Rations and QuarteringR ADM Rear AdmiralR BERKS Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales) (Foot Guards and Infantry)R IR F Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) (Foot Guards and Infantry)


R of O Reserve of OfficersR SIGS Royal Corps of SignalsR SUP O Railhead or Roadhead, Supply OfficerR SUSSEX Royal Sussex Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)R TKS Royal Tank RegimentR WILTS YEO Royal Wiltshire YeomanryR&D Research and DevelopmentR&F Resources and FinanceR&SO(OR RSO) Regulations and Standing OrdersRA RationRA Ration AllowanceRA Rear AdmiralRA Royal Regiment of ArtilleryRA CH D Royal Army Chaplains DepartmentRAA Royal Australian ArtilleryRAAF Royal Australian Air ForceRAC Royal Armoured CorpsRACS Recruit and Airman Cadet SchoolRADA Radio ActiveRADINT Radar IntelligenceRAE Royal Aircraft EstablishmentRAE Royal Aircraft/Aerospace EstablishmentRAER Regular Army Emergency ReserveRAF Royal Air ForceRAFC Royal Air Force CollegeRAFFC Royal Air Force Flying CollegeRAFG Royal Air Force GermanyRAFM RAF MissionRAFNI Royal Air Force Northern IrelandRAFRS Royal Air Force Regiment SchoolRAFTC Royal Air Force Technical CollegeRAMC Royal Army Medical CorpsRAN Royal Australian NavyRANAD Route Airfields and Navigation Aid DocumentsRANRL Royal Australian Naval Research LaboratoryRAOC Royal Army Ordnance CorpsRAP Regimental Aid PostRAPC Royal Army Pay CorpsRAR Royal Australian RegimentRAS Regular Army SupplementRAS Replenishment At SeaRASC Royal Army Service CorpsRASO Rear Airfield Supply OrganisationRAT RationRATG/W Rhodesia Air Training Group/WingRATT Radio TeletypewriterRAVC Royal Army Veterinary CorpsRB Rifle BrigadeRBS Remote Bearing SelectorRC Radio ControlRC Remote ControlRCA Radio Corporation of AmericaRCAC Royal Canadian Armoured CorpsRCAF Royal Canadian Air ForceRCCE ReconnaisanceRCCS/F Reserve Command Communications Squadron/FlightRCFA Responsibility Centre Financial AdviserRCL RecoillessRCMP Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceRCO Range Conducting OfficerRCP Regimental Command PostRD Related DescriptorRD Repair DepotRD RoadRD Royal Naval Reserve Officers DecorationRDA Regional Defence AuditorRDAF Royal Danish Air ForceRDC Records Disposal ClerkRDF Radio Direction FindingRDF Rapid Deployment ForceRDFS Radio Direction Finding SchoolRDG Reference Drawing GroupRDI Relief Driver IncrementRDMS Regional Director Management ServicesRDO Records Disposal OfficerRDSS Rapidly Deployable Surveillance SystemRE Corps of Royal EngineersRE Resident EngineerREAF Royal Egyptian Air ForceREC ReconnaissanceREC Recovery, Recovered or RecoverREC RecreationREC RecruitingREC DISP OFFR Records Disposal OfficerRECC Radio Equipment Calibration Centre


RECCE ReconnaissanceRECD ReceivedRECPT Reception/istREF ReferenceREG RegularREG Regulating, Regulate or RegulatedREGR (CLAS) Registrar (Classified Registry)REGR (GEN) Registrar (General Registry)REGR (P/S) Registrar (Personnel/Support Registry)REGS RegulationsREGT RegimentRELQ RelinquishedREME Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersREORUK Resident Engineering Officer RukuhiaREP RepresentativeREPRO ReprographicREPRO OFF Reprographic OfficerRES Reserve (WWI PF Abbreviation)RETD RetiredRETD ReturnedREVIEWERS (NZ SECT) Reviewers New Zealand Section Defence Cataloguing AuthorityREWSONI Reconnaissance Electronic Warfare Special Operations and Naval IntelligenceRF Radio FrequencyRF Regular ForceRFA Royal Fleet AuxiliaryRFA Royal Field Artillery (WW1)RFCS Regular Force Cadet SchoolRFL Required Fitness LevelRFMF Royal Fijian Military ForceRFN RiflemanRFNVR Royal Fijian Naval Volunteer ReserveRFP Request For ProposalRFS Relocatable Field SurgeryRFS Reserve Flying SchoolRFT Reinforcement (WWI PF Abbreviation)RFT HU Reinforcement Holding UnitRFT SU Reinforcement Sub UnitRFTS Refresher Flying Training SchoolRFU Refresher Flying UnitRGE RangeRGH Royal Gloucestershire HussarsRGSTR RegistrarRH RailheadRH Right HandRHA Royal Horse ArtilleryRHAF Royal Hellenic Air ForceRHG Royal Horse Guards (The Blues) - Cavalry and ScoutsRGA Royal Garrison Artillery (WW1)RHMA Railhead or Roadhead, Maintenance AreaRHQ Regimental HeadquartersRIAF Royal Indian Air ForceRIF Reference Index FileRIGEL PROJ OFFR Rigel Project OfficerRIM Refocus Implementation ManagerRIO Records Investigating OfficerRIS Radio Interference SuppressionRIV Rapid Intervention VehicleRL Radio LocationRL Rocket LauncherRLPA Rotatable Log Periodic ArrayRLY RailwayRM Royal MarinesRMA Rear Maintenance AreaRMAF Royal Malaysian Air ForceRMC Royal Military CollegeRMS Records Management ServicesRMS Rendering Mines SafeRMS Root Mean SquareRMS Rotables Management SystemRMU Radio Maintenance UnitRN Reference NumberRN Royal NavyRNCC Regional Network Control CentreRNEFTS Royal Navy Elementary Flying Training SchoolRNETHAF Royal Netherlands Air ForceRNFS Royal Naval Fighter Squadron (in ME)RNNLO Royal New Zealand Navy Liaison Officer, LondonRNO Resident Naval OfficerRNORAF Royal Norwegian Air ForceRNZA Royal New Zealand ArtilleryRNZAAC Royal New Zealand Army Air CorpsRNZAC Royal New Zealand Armoured CorpsRNZAD Royal New Zealand Naval Armament DepotRNZAEC Royal New Zealand Army Education CorpsRNZAF Royal New Zealand Air Force


RNZALR Royal New Zealand Army Logistics RegimentRNZAMC Royal New Zealand Army Medical CorpsRNZAOC Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance CorpsRNZAPTC Royal New Zealand Army Physical Training CorpsRNZAS Royal Naval Air StationRNZASC Royal New Zealand Army Service CorpsRNZCT Royal New Zealand Corps of TransportRNZDC Royal New Zealand Dental CorpsRNZEC Royal New Zealand Engineer CorpsRNZEME Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical EngineerRNZIR Royal New Zealand Infantry RegimentRNZMP Royal New Zealand Military PoliceRNZN Royal New Zealand NavyRNZNC Royal New Zealand Nursing CorpsRNZNCS Royal New Zealand Navy Canteen Se4viceRNZNR Royal New Zealand Naval ReserveRNZNVR Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer ReserveRNZSC Royal New Zealand Signals CorpRO Radio OfficerRO Recruiting OfficerRO Research OfficerRO Return OrderRO Routine OrderRO (H) Research Officer (History)RO JIB Research Officer, Joint Intelligence BureauROCC Regional Operations Control CentreROE Rules of EngagementROM Read Only MemoryROO Railhead or Roadhead, Ordnance OfficerROP Report of ProceedingsROPI Return, Overseas Posting InstructionsROSB Regular Officers Selection BoardROYALS 1st Royal DragoonsRP Radar PlotterRP Reference PatternRP Refilling PointRP Regimental PoliceRP Release PointRP Rendezvous PointRP Rules of ProcedureRP* Radar Plotter StarRP1 Radar Plotter 1st ClassRP2 Radar Plotter 2nd ClassRPAF Royal Pakistan Air ForceRPG(PM) Rounds Per Gun (Per Minute)RPM Revolutions Per MinuteRPMOR(PM) Rounds Per Mortar (Per Minute)RPO Regulating Petty OfficerRPTD RepeatedRPU Repaid Processing UnitRPV Remotely Piloted VehicleRQMS Regimental QuartermasterRR Radio RelayRR Rifle RangeR-R Rolls-RoyceRRAF Royal Rhodesian Air ForceRRE Radar Research EstablishmentRRF Ready Reaction ForceRRF (U) Radar Reconnaissance Flight (Unit)RRFU Radar Research Flying UnitRRG Ready Reaction GroupRRRR Attack by Warship RaiderRS Radio Officer, SupervisingRS Radio SchoolRS Royal ScotsRS&RE Royal Signals and Radar EstablishmentRSCS Resources BranchRSD Returned Services DepotRSE ReserveRSF Royal Scots Fusiliers (Foot Guards and Infantry)RSM Regimental Sergeant MajorRSPL Recommended Spare Parts ListingRSU Repair and Salvage UnitRSU/RSS Repair and Servicing Unit/SectionRT HMNZS RotoitiRT Radar TrackingRT Radio TelephoneRT Reconnaissance TeamRT Recreational TrainingRT Response TimeRTD Recruit Training DepotRTO Railway Traffic OfficerRTO Resident Technical OfficerRTU Regional Training UnitRTW Recruit Training Wing


RTW Region Training WingRU Repair UnitRUR Royal Ulster Rifles (Foot Guards and Infantry)RUSI Royal United Services InstituteRV Re-entry VehicleRV RendezvousRV Rendezvous PointRVE Request for Variant to EntitlementRVO Regional Veterinary OfficerRW Rotary WingRW Royal WarrantRW Royal Warrant for Pay and PromotionRWAU Rotary Wing Aviation UnitRWE Radio Warfare EstablishmentRWF Royal Welsh FusiliersRWK Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)RWO (A) Rationing Section Warrant Officer (Accounts)RWO (P) Rationing Section Warrant Officer (Procedures)RY RailwayS SouthS COMD Senior CommanderS CONT Senior ControllerS of AS School of Air SupportS of AT School of Air TransportS of P School of PhotographyS of STR Struck off StrengthS SJT Staff SerjeantS STAFFSORDS South Staffordshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)S SUP O Senior Supply OfficerS&D Standards and DocumentationS&H Short Bros. and HarlandS&T Science and TechnologyS&T Supplies and TransportS&TT Station and Target TowingS&W Smith and WessonS(M)OAF Sultan of (Muscat and) Oman's Air ForceS/T Sonic TelegraphySA Equipment for Sweeping Acoustic Mines (Navy Torpedoe and Mining)SA Separation AllowanceSA Small ArmsSA South AfricaSA Stores AccountingSA Systems AdvisorSAA Small Arms AmmunitionSAA Standards Association of AustraliaSAAF South African Air ForceSAC School of Army Co-operationSAC Secondary Address CodeSAC Security Advisory CommitteeSAC Senior Accounts ClerkSAC Senior Air CraftmanSAC Strategic Air CommandSAC Strategic Air CommandSAC (C) Senior Accounts Clerk (Claims)SAC (FP) Senior Accounts Clerk (Final Pay)SAC (I) Senior Accounts Clerk (Imprest)SAC (P) Senior Accounts Clerk (Pay)SAC (PC) Senior Accounts Clerk (Pay Control)SAC (PMTS) Senior Accounts Clerk (Payments)SAC (R) Senior Accounts Clerk (Revenue)SACPAV Standing Advisory Committee on Commonwealth State Cooperation for Protection Against ViolenceSAE Society of Automotive EngineersSAE Staff Adviser on EducationSAF Singapore Armed ForceSAF Singapore Armed ForcesSAL SalvageSALT Strategic Arms Limitation TalksSAM Security Assessments ManualSAM Surface to Air MissileSAMG Small Arms and Machine GunSAMOS Satellite And Missile Observation SystemSAN School of Air NavigationSANZ Standards Association of New ZealandSAO Senior Administration OfficerSAO (CS) Senior Administration Officer (Civil Staff)SAO (DS) Senior Administration Officer (Domestic Services)SAO (POL) Senior Advisory Officer (Policy)SAO (PS) Senior Advisory Officer (Pay and Service)SAOEU Strike Aircraft Operational Evaluation UnitSAP School of Air PilotageSAP Semi Armour PiercingSAP Systems Applications and ProceduresSAR Search and RescueSAR Synthetic Aperture RadarSARTU/S Search and Rescue Training Unit/Squadron


SAS Special Air ServiceSASC Small Arms School CorpsSASO Senior Air Staff OfficerSASO Superintending Armament Supply OfficerSASP Special Ammunition Supply PointSASR Special Air Service RegimentSATC School of Air Traffic ControlSATO Senior Ammunition Technical OfficerSATS Scheduled Air Transport ServiceSB Savings BankSB Signal BoatswainSB Stretcher BearerSB Submarine SubmergedSBA Standard Beam ApproachSBAC Society of British Aerospace CompaniesSBC Small Bayonet CapSBD Douglass Dauntlass (Airccraft Type)SBG Small Box GirderSBS Special Boat ServiceSBS Special Boat SquadronSC Small CraftSC Staff CaptainSCA Special Cryptyological AuthoritySCB Stores Control BoardSCC Special Co-ordination CommitteeSCCS Strike Command Communications SquadronSCE Services Corrective EstablishmentSCF Satellite Control FacilitySCF Strike Command Communications SquadronSCGS Strike Command Bombing SchoolSCMS Staff Captain Military ServicesSCO Searchlight Control OfficerSCO Squadron Communications OfficerSCO Staff Communications OfficerSCR Silicon Controlled RectifierSCRA Staff Captain Royal ArtillerySCS Southern Communications SquadronSCS Special Communications Squadron (Valettas)SCS Supervisor Corporate ServicesSCSSC Secretary Combined Services Sports CouncilSD Service DressSD Southern DistrictSD Special DutiesSD Staff DutiesSD Stores DepotSD Supply DepotSD 1 Organization and Staff Duties Officer No 1 (Air)SD 1 Staff Duties 1 - Director of Organisation and Staff Duties - Air StaffSD 2 Organization and Staff Duties Officer No 2 (Air)SDAR Service Dress - All RanksSDF Special Duties FlightSDG Superintendent of DegaussingSDHQ Seaward Defence HeadquartersSDI Selected Descriptive ItemSDML Seaward Defence Motor LaunchSDO Seaward Defence OfficerSDO Signal Distributing OfficerSDP Supply Drop PointSDR Special Despatch RiderSDS Satellite Data SystemSDS Signals Despatch SystemSDS Students for a Democretic SocietySDU Signals Development UnitSE South EastSEAFORTH Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany;s) (Foot Guards and Infantry)SEALS US Navy Special Warfare UnitSEASTAG South East Asia Standardisation AgreementSEATO South East Asia Treaty OrganisationSEC SecondSEC SecretarySEC SectionSEC SecuritySEC DEF Secretary of DefenceSEC OFF Section OfficerSECND SecondedSECNET Security NetworkSECO Semi ConducterSECT SectionSECT SectorSect Clerk Gen 3, 4, 5 General Stores Section 3, 4, 5Sect Clerk Tech M2 Marine Equipment and Heavy Machinery Section Technical M2SECUR OFFR Security OfficerSEE Superintending Electrical EngineerSEME School of Electrical and Mechanical EngineeringSEN SEC O Senior Secretarial Officer


SEN SEC O Senior Section OfficerSEO (CS) Senior Executive Officer (Civil Staff)SEP Special Erection Party (Gibraltar)SER SerialSER SeriesSERIAL LIBRN Serials LibrarianSETI Search For Extra Terrestrial IntelligenceSF Station FlightSF Systeme FrancaiseSF1 Section Officer (Authorisations) Support FinanceSF2 Section Officer (US Billings) Support FinanceSF3 Section Officer (Payments) Support FinanceSFC School of Flying ControlSFF Service Ferry FlightSFO Support Finance OfficerSFOR Stabilisation ForceSFPP Service Ferry Pilots PoolSFTS Service Flying Training SchoolSFU Signals Flying UnitSG Scott's Guards (Foot Guards and Infantry)SGC Surgeon CaptainSGCR Surgeon CommanderSGDCN Second Generation Defence Communication NetworkSGHQ Support Group HeadquartersSGR School of General ReconnaissanceSGR&AN School of General Reconnaissance and Air Navigation (India)SGT SergeantSGT W Sergeant (WAAF)SH ShorthandSH D Shore DefenceSHAEF Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary ForceSHARPSHOOTERS County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters)SHC Supply History CodeSHEL Spiritual, Human and Ethical Factors of LeadershipSHELREP Shelling ReportSHF Super High FrequencySHMC Safe Hand Mail ClerkSI Sergeant InstructorSI Special IntelligenceSI Systems InternationaleSIA Secret Intelligence AustraliaSIB Special Investigation BranchSIB Security Intelligence BureauSIC Staff In ConfidenceSIDG Superintending Inspector of DegaussingSIG SignalmanSIG SignalsSIG-I Senior Inter Agency Group - IntelligenceSIGINT Signals IntelligenceSIGMN SignalmanSIGS SignalsSIM SimulatedSIO Scientific Intelligence OfficerSIO Security Intelligence OfficeSIO State Insurance OfficeSIOO Senior Inspecting Ordnance OfficerSIOP Single Integrated Operational PlanSIPRI Stockholm International Peace Research InstituteSIS Secret Intelligence Service (UK)SIS Security Intelligence Service (NZ)SIS Signals Intelligence Service (US)SIS Special Intelligence Service (US)SITF Special Incidents Task ForceSITF Station Instrument Training FlightSITREP Situation ReportSIU Signals Intelligence UnitSJT SerjeantSKTU Sea King Training SchoolSL SearchlightSL Start LineSL Sub LieutenantSLA Supply Loading AirfieldSLAIS Specialised Low Attack Instructors SchoolSLAR Side - Looking Airborne RadarSLAT Special Logistics Air to ThailandSLAW School of Land/Air WarfareSLBM Submarine Launched Ballistic MissileSLC Searchlight ControlSLG Satellite Landing GroundSLO School Liaison OfficerSLO Supply Liaison OfficerSLP Supply Landing PointSLP Supply Liaison PostSM Sergeant MajorSM Square Metre


SM SubmarineSMA Sergeant Major of the ArmySMC Sten Machine CarbineSMD Southern Military DistrictSME School of Military EngineeringSMG Sub Machine GunSMO Selected Military OfficerSMO Senior Medical OfficerSMO Senior Military OfficerSMOS Special Minister of StateSMP Self Maintenance PeriodSMP Subsidised Minimum PaymentSMR School of Maritime ReconnaissanceSMSI Supply Management System InvestigationSMSO (AIR) Senior Management Services Officer (Air Force)SMSO (ARMY) Senior Management Services Officer (Army)SMSO (CIVIL) Senior Management Services Officer (Civil)SMSO (MIP) Senior Management Services Officer - Management Information ProgrammesSMSO (MIS) Senior Management Services Officer - Management Information SystemsSN SonarmanSN+A5184 Sonarman StarSN1 Sonarman 1st ClassSN2 Sonarman 2nd ClassSNC School of Naval Co-operationSNCO Senior Non Commissioned OfficerSNEP ?SNIE Special National Intelligence EstimateSNLO Naval Liaison Officer in Staff of High Commissioner for the United KingdomSNLR Services No Longer RequiredSNO Senior Naval OfficerSNO Squadron Navigating OfficerSNO Staff Navigating OfficerSNR SeniorSNR ANLST CORP APPLNS Senior Analyst Corporate ApplicationsSNR ANLST/PRGMR Senior Analyst/ProgrammerSNR CLK CIV PERS SVCS Senior Clerk Civilian Personnel ServicesSNR CLK DISTR SVCS Senior Clerk Distribution Services DFSSNR CLK RCDS Senior Clerk Records RMSSNR CLK SAFE DISTR Senior Clerk Safehand Distribution RMSSNR PSYCH Senior PsychologistSNR SY GD Senior Security Guard DFSSNSD Superintendant Naval Stores DepotSNSD Superintendent Naval Supply DepotSO Section OfficerSO Senior OfficerSO Signal OfficerSO Staff OfficerSO Standing OrdersSO Supply OfficerSO & QM DENTAL Staff Officer and Quartermaster DentalSO (A) Section Officer (Administration) Staff BranchSO (AS) Section Officer (Accounting Systems)SO (C&S) Staff Officer Coordination and SecretariatSO (C) Section Officer (Claims)SO (CAT) RNZAF Staff Officer Catering (RNZAF)SO (CERE) Staff Officer (Ceremonial)SO (DOCRET) Section Officer (Document Retrieval)SO (FP) Section Officer Final PaySO (I) Staff Officer (Intelligence)SO (INSTR) Section Officer (Instructions)SO (L) Staff Officer (Electrical)SO (LEGAL) Staff Officer (Legal)SO (MP) Staff Officer (Manpower Policy)SO (NA) Staff Officer Naval AviationSO (NS) Staff Officer Naval ScienceSO (NTA) Staff Officer Naval Technical AdministrationSO (NZ P&A) Staff Officer (New Zealand Pay and Allowances)SO (NZI) Section Officer (New Zealand Imprest)SO (OP) Section Officer (Overseas Pay)SO (O'SEAS A) Staff Officer (Overseas Allowances)SO (OSI) Section Officer (Overseas Imprest)SO (P&S) Section Officer (Printing and Stationery)SO (P) Section Officer (Pay Calculating)SO (PC) Section Officer (Pay Control)SO (PEP) Staff Officer Plans and Equipment ProgrammesSO (Pers Sec) Staff Officer (Personnel Security)SO (R) Section Officer (Revenue)SO (RET) Section Officer (Returns)SO (SALARIES) Section Officer (Salaries)SO (SCALES) Staff Officer ScalesSO (SUPER) Staff Officer (Superannuation)SO (T) Section Officer (Travel)SO (T) NZCF Staff Officer (Training) New Zealand Cadet ForceSO (WELF) Staff Officer WelfareSO (Y) Staff Officer (Wireless Intelligence)


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SO W5A, 5B Staff Officer Works (Air) 5A, 5BSO Wks PLANS Staff Officer Works PlansSO WPN ENG Staff Officer Weapons EngineeringSO WRNZAF Staff Officer Women's Royal New Zealand Air ForceSO2 PERS Staff Officer 2 PersonnelSOC Struck Off ChargeSOCA Staff Officer Cadets AdministrationSOCF Section Officer Clothing Section (Finance)SOCMS Staff Officer Career Management SupportSOCMTE Staff Officer Career Management and Tertiary EducationSODP Staff Officer Data ProcessingSOE Special Operations ExecutiveSOE Special Operations ExecutiveSOE State Owned EnterpriseSOFA Status of Forces AgreementSOFD Staff Officer Facilities DevelopmentSOFR Status of Forces ReportSOG Special Operations GroupSOG Staff Officer GunnerySOGD Staff Officer Ground DefenceSOI Signals Operating InstructionSOML Senior Officer Motor LaunchesSOMLI South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales Volunteers (Foot Guards and Infantry)SOO Staff Officer (Operations)SOOPA (A) Staff Officer, Officer Postings and Appointments (Army)SOOPA (F) Staff Officer, Officer Postings and Appointments (Air Force)SOOPA (N) Staff Officer, Officer Postings and Appointments (Navy)SOP Staff Officer PlansSOP Staff Officer ProgrammesSOP Standard Operating ProcedureSOPA Staff Officer Postings and AppointmentsSOPAC South PacificSOPIDS Staff Officer Publication Information and Drawing SupportSOPP Staff Officer Personnel PolicySOPS Staff Officer Personnel SelectionSOPS Staff Officer Personnel SystemsSOPS (2) Staff Officer Grade 2 Royal New Zealand EngineersSOPS (ADMIN) Staff Officer Personal Services (Administration)SOPS (POL) Staff Officer Personal Services (Policy)SORE 2 Staff Officer Grade 2 Royal New Zealand EngineersSOS Staff Officer SupplySOS Struck Off Strength (WWI PF Abbreviation)SOSD Staff Officer Staff DutiesSOSRIS Social Science Research Information SystemSOSUS Sound Surveillance SystemSOSYD Staff Officer Supply DutiesSOTM Staff Officer Torpedoes and MiningSOVOS Standing Orders for Vehicle Operation and ServicingSOXP Staff Officer Exercise PlansSP Self PropelledSP Services PaySP Signals PublicationsSP Single PoleSP Special PerformanceSP Staging PostSP Start PointSP SupportSPA Socialist Party of AustraliaSPA Special Political ActivitySPADATS Space Detection and Tracking SystemSPARG Security Planning and Research GroupSPASURS Space Surveillance SystemSPC Spares Provisioning ConferenceSPCLFEAT Special FeatureSPDC Spare Parts Distribution CentreSPDT Single Pole Double ThrowSPEC SpecialistSPEC SpecificationSPECATS Special CategoriesSPG Strategic Planning GroupSPGR Specific GravitySPHQ South Pacific HeadquartersSPR SapperSPST Single Pole Single ThrowSPT SupportSPTU Staff Pilots Training UnitSQFT Square FootSQIN Square InchSQM Square MetreSQMS Squadron Quartermaster SergeantSQMS Staff Quartermaster SergeantSQN SquadronSQN SquadronSQN LDR Squadron LeaderSQN OFF Squadron Officer


SQNLDR Squadron LeaderSR Standard RequirementSR Station RadioSR Strategic ReconnaissanceSR Supervising RegistrarSRAF Southern Rhodesian Air ForceSRAM Stock Record Amendment NoticeSRCU Short Range Conversion UnitSRF School of Refresher FlyingSRF Sea Rescue FlightSRG Sound RangingSRH Supply RailheadSRO Senior Radio OfficerSRO Senior Research OfficerSRO Station Radio OfficerSRT Short Range TransportSRTU Survival and Rescue Training UnitSRU Strategic Reconnaissance UnitSRW Southern Reserve WingSS Signals SchoolSS Sold as ScrapSS Sound SignallingSS Stanless SteelSS SteamshipSS Submarine on SurfaceSSA Signal Security AgencySSA Single Service AdviserSSB Single Side BandSSB Stout Street BasementSSC Short Service CommissionSSC State Services CommissionSSE Special Support EquipmentSSGT Staff SergeantSSGW Surface to Surface Guided WeaponSSI Single Source IntegritySSI Standing Signal InstructionsSSL Short Service ListSSM Squadron Sergeant MajorSSM Staff Sergeant MajorSSO Senior Staff OfficerSSO Squadron Signal OfficerSSOE Senior Section Officer Entitlements, Equipment Documentation SectionSSSS Attack by SubmarineSST Super Sonic TelegraphySSTO Senior Staff Training OfficerSSTO Superintending Sea Transport OfficerSSU Strike Support UnitSSVAF Straits Settlements Volunteer Air ForceST Single ThrowST Sonic TelegraphyST StandardST Standard ThreadST SteelST Strategic TransportST Supplies and TransportSTA StationSTAFFS YEO Staffordshire YeomanrySTANO Surveillance Target Acquisiting and Night ObservationSTAR Special Tasks and RescueSTAT HOL Statutory HolidaySTATY CLERK Stationery ClerkSTC School of Transport and CateringSTC Staff ClerkSTCG Supply and Transport Catering GroupSTCOLM Supplies and Transport ColumnSTEREO Stereoscope or StereoscopicSTFWO Senior Territorial Force Warrant OfficerSTO Sea Transport OfficerSTO Squadron Torpedoe OfficerSTO Staff Training OfficerSTOL Short Take Off and LandingSTR SeaterSTR StrengthSTR Surplus to RequirementsSTRAT R Strategical ReconnaisanceSTS Seaplane Training SquadronSTT School of Technical TrainingSTWD StewardSU Service UnitSU Support UnitSUB SubalternSUC System User CoordinationSUDGPAV Special Inter Departmental Committee on Protection Against ViolenceSUFFOLK Suffolk Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)SUKLO Senior United Kingdom Liaison Officer


SUM Surface to Underwater MissileSUP Socialist Unity PartySUP Supply or SuppliedSUP P Supply PointSUPER TX Supervisor Telephone ExchangeSUPINTREP Supplimentary Intelligence ReportSUPN LIST Supernumerary ListSUPPL LIST Supplementary ListSUPVR SupervisorSUPVR DISTR SVCS Supervisor Distribution Services DFSSUPVR RECORDS MNGT Supervisor Records Management RMSSURREYS East Surrey Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)SURTASS Surveillance Towed Array Sensor SystemSURV SurveillanceSUS Support Unit SingaporeSUSLO Special United States Liaison OfficerSVCS ServicesSVO Senior Veterinary OfficerSVY SurveySW Short WaveSW South WestSWB South Wales BordersSWBD SwitchboardSWG Standard Wire GuageSWHQ Strike Wing HeadquartersSWL Safe Working LoadSWO Station Warrant OfficerSWOS Special Weapons and Operations SquadSWPAC South West PacificSWSU Strike Wing Support UnitSWUAS South Wales University Air SquadronSY GD Security GuardSY MGR Security Manager DFSSY OFF Security OfficerSYS ADMIN INTR SVCS System Administrator Intranet ServicesSYS ENG System EngineerSYS OP Systems Operator DCSBT TranportT&S Tom & Smith (Radio Eng/Mfr)T&WD Training and Workforce DevelopmentT/ Temporary (WWI PF Abbreviation)T1 Technical Officer 1TA HMNZS TamakiTA Technical AsstantTA Territorial ArmyTA Traffic AccidentTA Traffic AnalysisTAC TacticTAC Tradesman Armourer CadetTAC HQ Tactical HeadquartersTAC R Tactical ReconnaisanceTACAN Tactical Air NavigationTACC Tactical Air Control CentreTAD Tactical Air DirectionTADS Tactical Automated Data SystemTAF Tactical Air ForceTAF Territorial Air ForceTAFSU Tactical Air Force Support UnitTAG Tactical Assault GroupTAMU Transport Aircraft Modification UnitTANS Territorial Army Nursing Service (Womens Service)TAR Tactical Air RequestTAS Torpedo and Anti SubmarineTASI Torpedo and Anti Submarine InstructorTASM Tactical Air to Surface MissileTASS Tactical Air Support Squadron (USA)TATC Tactical Air Traffic ControlTB Torpedo-BomberTB Transport BargesTB TuberculosisTBF Grumman Avenger (aircraft)TC Traffic Control PostTC Training Command (later Transport Command)TC Transit CardTCASF Transport Command Air Support FlightTCCS/F Transport Command Communications Squadron/FlightTCDU Transport Command Development UnitTCEU Transport Command Examining UnitTCI Technical Caretaker InstructorTCO Tactical Control OfficerTCOA Assistant Tactical Control OfficerTCP Technical Co-operation ProgramTCP Traffic Control PointTCP Traffic Control PostTCTO Time Compliance Technical Order


TCU Transport Conversion UnitTCV Troop Carrying VehicleTD Territorial Decoration (WWI PF Abbreviation)TD Tractor DrawnTDF Tonga Defence ForceTDI Target Data InvestoryTDU Tactical Development UnitTDU Torpedo Development UnitTE Tasman Empire Airlines LimitedTE Tropical EstablishmentTEA Temporary Experimental AssistantTEA SVCS ATT Tea Services Attendant DFSTEAL Tasman Empire Airlines Limited (now Air NZ)TECH TechnicalTECH ASST (SR) Technical Asstant (Statistional Records)TEL TelephoneTELINT Telemetry IntelligenceTEMP TemporaryTEREC Tactical Electronic ReconnaissanceTERU Turbine Engine Reconditioning UnitTES Tripartite Evaluation SquadronTEST SYS ANLST Test Systems AnalystTET Tropical Equipment TableTEU Tactical Exercise UnitTEV Terminal Equipment VehicleTEWT Tactical Exercise Without TroopsTEXTA Technical Extracts of TrafficTF Task ForceTF Territorial ForceTF Training FlightTFA Territorial Force AdvisorTFAA Task Force Administration AreaTFAIO Task Force Artillery Intelligence OfficerTFASO Task Force Air Support OfficerTFC TrafficTFCC Territorial Force Commissioning CourseTFD Transferred (WWI PF Abbreviation)TFEME Task Force Electrical and Mechanical EngineerTFMA Task Force Maintenance AreaTFMR TransformerTFMS Territorial Force Military SecretaryTFOEB Territorial Force Operational Evaluation BoardTFOWO Task Force Ordnance Warrant OfficerTFPAB Territorial Force Promotion Advisory BoardTFPB Territorial Force Promotion BoardTFPP Temporary Ferry Pilots SchoolTFPP Training Ferry PoolTFR Task Force RegionTFRAO Task Force Royal Artillary OfficerTFRAOCO Task Force Royal Army Ordnance Corps OfficerTFRASCO Task Force Royal Army Service Corps OfficerTFREME Task Force Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers OfficerTFREO Task Force Royal Engineers OfficerTFS/F Target Facilities Squadron/FlightTFU Telecommunications Flying UnitTFV Territorial Force VolunteerTG Telegraph or TelegraphicTGHQ Training Group HeadquartersTHD ThreadTHI Time Handing InTHI Time Handling InTHK Thick(ness)TI Technical IllustratorTIR Total Indicator ReadingTISF Total Individual Salary FactorTIWG Travelling Intelligence Working GroupTK Talent - KeyholdTK TankTK Turn KnobTLIB Technical LibrarianTLIB Technical Librarian (Navy)TLIB Technical Librarian (Support)TLR TrailerTM Technical ManualTM Training ManualTM BATT Trench Mortar Battery (WWI PF Abbreviation)TMC Thompson Machine CarbineTMC Trentham Military CampTML TerminalTMS Teaching Methods SchoolTMS Training Methods SchoolTMTS Trade Management Training School, ScamptonTMU Transitional Management UnitTN HMNZS TaranakiTN Transportation


TO HMNZS TaupoTO Technical OrderTO Traffic OfficerTO Training OfficerTO Transport OfficerTO Troy OunceTOC Tactical Operations CentreTOD Time of DespatchTOD Tour of DutyTOEU Tornado Operational Evaluation UnitTOL ToleranceTOO Time of OriginTOP Traffic Control PostTOR Time of ReceiptTOS Taken Off Strength (WWI PF Abbreviation)TOSTU Territorial Officers Staff Training UnitTOT Time on TargetTOXREP Toxic ReportTP HMNZS TarapungaTP TapeTP Technical PlansTP Teleprinter (also T/P)TP TransportTP Troop TPI Threads Per InchTPO Treasury Payments OfficerTPP Time Past a PointTPR TrooperTPS Training Practice SchoolTPT TransportTPTP TransportedTPTR TransporterTPW Technical Publications WriterTQC Total Quality ControlTR HMNZS ToroaTR Tactical ReconnaissanceTR TransportTR TrayTRAITS Tourist Recreational Activity Interests Training SchemeTRAV LEAVE Travel LeaveTRC Tape Relay CentreTRE Telecommunications Research EstablishmentTRG TrainingTRITAC Trade Route WarningTRITAC Tri Service Tactical CommunicationsTRSR TreasurerTRV Torpedo Recovery VesselTRV TravelTRW Trade Route WarningTS Tensile StrengthTS Training ShipTS Transit SheetTS Troop Ship (WWI PF Abbreviation)TSB Trade Standard BoardTSCU Transport Support Conversion UnitTSMC Technical Supply Management CodeTSO Technical Staff OfficerTSO Transport Shipping OfficeTSO Treasury Settlements OfficerTSS Technical Support ServicesTSTU Transport Support Training UnitTSU Technical Support UnitTT Target TowingTTC Technical Training CommandTTCCF Technical Training Command Communications FlightTTCP The Technical Cooperation ProgramTTF Tanker Training FlightTTF Target Towing FlightTTL Transistor to Transistor LogicTTR Target Tracking RadarTTS Technical Training SchoolTTS Trade Training SchoolTTTE Tri-National Tornado Training EstablishmentTTU Torpedo Training UnitTU HMNZS TuiTURP Training Unit and Reserve Pool (ME)TW Tropical WarfareTWCU Tornado Weapons Conversion UnitTWDU Tactical Weapons Development UnitTWHQ Transport Wing HeadquartersTWI Training Within IndustryTWOC Transport Wing Operations CenreTWU Tactical Weapons UnitTY TreasuryTYNE SCOT Tynesdie Scottish (Foot Guards and Infantry)


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USMACV United States Military Assistance Command, VietnamUSN United States NavyUSNS United States Navy ShipUSO Unit Security OfficerUSP Unted States PharmacopeiaUSR SVCS LIB User Services LibrarianUSS United States ShipUSSR Union of Soviet Socialist RepublicsUT Under TrainingUTM Universal Transverse MercatorUV Micro VoltUW Underwater WeaponsUW Used WithUWO Unit Warrant OfficerUWRG Under Way Replenishment GroupUXB Unexploded BombUXO Unexploded Explosive OrdnanceUXOL Unexploded Explosive Ordnance LaosV VietnamV VoltV & R Veterinary and remountsVA Vice AdmiralVA Victualling AllowanceVA Volt AmpereVA Vulnerable AreaV-A Vickers-ArmstrongsVAD Voluntary Aid Detachment B4203VAOS Vocabulary of Army Ordnance StoresVAPO Vapourising OilVAR VariableVAR VariantVC Variation CodeVC Victoria CrossVC VietcongVC Vote ControlVCIGS Vice Chief of the Imperial General StaffVCP Vehicle Collecting PointVD Venereal DiseaseVD Volunteer DecorationVEH VehicleVET VeterinaryVF Variable FrequencyVGS Volunteer Gliding SchoolVHF Very High FrequencyVHFS Vint Hill Farms StationVIE Visual Indicating EquipmentVIP Very Important Person/PersonageVISTRE Visual Inter-Service Training and Research EstablishmentVL Vessel LargeVLF Vancouver Liveration FrontVLF Very Low FrequencyVLLADS Very Low Level Air Defence SystemVM Vessel MediumVO Verbal OrderVOIF Voice FrequencyVOL VolumeVOR Vehicle Off the RoadVP Vice PresidentVP Vulnerable PointVR Visual ReconnaissanceVR Volunteer ReserveVRD Vehicle Reception DepotVRD Vehicle Reserve DepotVRD Volunteer Reserve DivisionVRD Volunteer Reserve Officers DecorationVRS VouchersVS VesselVS Visual SignallingVSIS Victualling Store Issuing ShipVSO Victualling Store OfficerVSWR Voltage Standing Wave RatioVT Visual TelegraphyVTF Victor Training FlightVTM Vehicles to the MileVTOL Vertical Take Off and LandingVU Volume UnitW Volume in VolumeW WaterW WattW WestW Wide(th)W WithW YORKS West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of WalesW(I)DU Wireless (Intelligence) Development UnitW6 Works Drafting Officer


WA War ArchivesWA West AfricaWAAF Women's Auxiliary Air ForceWAD Weapons Alert DesignatorWARB War Assets Realisation BoardWARC World Administrative Radio Conference (Now known as WCRC)WARWICK Royal Warwickshire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)WARWICK YEO Warwickshire YeomanryWASHOPS Warship OperationsWB WoodbourneWBSE Weapon Base Spare EquipmentWCHQ Wellington Combined HeadquartersWCRC World Communication Radio Conference (Formerly known as WARC)WCS Western Communications SquadronWCU Washington Conversion UnitWD War DepartmentWD Wheel DriveWDCF/U Western Desert Communications Flight/UnitWDGNS 2nd County of London Yeomanry (Westminster Dragoons)WDM WardmasterWE War EstablishmentWE Weapons and ElectricalWE Weapons and ElectronicWE WeightWECMR Wellington East Coast Mounted RiflesWEE Winterisation Experimental EstablishmentWEF With Effect FromWELCH Welch Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)WELVOL @ Wellington Division RNZNVRWEPB Western Electric Power BoardWESPIL Weapon Equipment Spare Parts Identification ListWEZ Weapons Engagement ZoneWF WaterWFU Withdrawn from UseWG WanganuiWG WingWGCDR Wing CommanderWGOFF Wing Officer (WAAF)WGTN WellingtonWH Water HeaterWH Watt HourWH Wheel or WheeledWHDR Wheel DriveWIA Wounded in ActionWILTS Wiltshire Regiment (Duke of Edinburghs) (Foot Guards and Infantry)WK WatchkeeperWKS WorksWKSPS WorkshopsWL Wagon LineWL Wing LeaderWL World LoadWLF WelfareWMU Works Maintenance UnitWNG WarningWNHB Wellington Hawkes BayWO War OfficeWO AMSC Warrant Officer Automatic Message Switching CentreWO or W/O Warrant OfficerWO or W/O WithoutWO W Warrant Officer (WAAF)WO1 Warrant Officer Class 1WO2 Warrant Officer Class 2WOAG Wireless Operator Air GunnerWOAHS Warrant Officer Assistant Hydrographic SurveyorWOAS While On Active Service (WWI PF Abbreviation)WOCEA Warrant Officer Control Electrical ArtificerWOCF Warrant Officer Control FitterWOCK Warrant Officer CookWOCRP Warrant Officer Control Radar PlotterWODI Warrant Officer Diving InstructorWODR Warrant Officer DiverWODRV Warrant Officer DriverWOEL Warrant Officer ElectricianWOG Water, Oil or GasWOMA Warrant Officer Medical AssistantWOMAA Warrant Officer Master At ArmsWOMEA Warrant Officer Marine Engineering ArtificerWOMF Warrant Officer Marine FitterWOMM Warrant Officer Marine MechanicWOMUS Warrant Officer MusicianWON Warrant Officer of the NavyWOP Wireless OperatorWOP AG Wireless Operator - Air GunnerWOPB Warrant Officer Promotion BoardWOPTI Warrant Officer Physical Training Instructor


WORC R Worcestershire Regiment (Foot Guards and Infantry)WOREA Warrant Officer Radio Electrical ArtificerWORF Warrant Officer Radio FitterWORS Warrant Officer Radio SupervisorWOS Warrant Officer SeamanWOSA Warrant Officer Stores AccountantWOSHPT Warrant Officer ShipwrightWOSTD Warrant Officer StewardWOTLR Warrant Officer TailorWOTS Warrant Officer Telecommunications SupervisorWOWEA Warrant Officer Weapon Electrical ArtificerWOWF Warrant Officer Weapon FitterWOWTR Warrant Officer WriterWOYS Warrant Officer Yeoman of SignalsWP Water PointWP Weaponman BasicWP West PointWP Word ProcessorWP Working PartyWP Working PressureWP OP Word Processor Operator DFSWP* Weaponman StarWP1 Weaponman 1st ClassWP2 Weaponman 2nd ClassWPA West Pacific AreaWPFG WaterproofingWPNS WeaponsWR WhangareiWRLS WirelessWRNS Womens Royal Naval ServiceWRNZNS Womens Royal New Zealand Naval ServiceWRU WaiouruWS War SubstantiveWS Warlike StoresWS Wireless SetWSA (A) (F) Workstudy Assistant (Army) (Air)WSO (A) (F) Workstudy Officer (Army) (Air)WSS War Signal StationWSU Works Services UnitWT HMNZS WaikatoWT Weapon TrainingWT WeightWT Wireless TelegraphyWT MECH Wireless Telegraphy MechanicWTD Waiouru Training DepotWTEL Warrant TelegraphistWTF Wessex Training FlightWTO Wireless Telegraph OfficerWTT Whole Training TimeWTU Warwick Training UnitWV or W/V HMNZS IrirangiWV or W/V Weight in VolumeWWCP Walking Wounded Collecting PostWWCT Wellington, West Coast and TaranakiWWSA Womens War Service AuxiliaryX RDS Cross RoadsXDO Extended Defence OfficerXO Executive OfficerY & L York and Lancaster RegimentY GUN Depth Charge ThrowerYD YardYMCA Young Mens Christian AssociationYORKS H Yorkshire HussarsYR YearYS Yield StrengthYTD Year to DateYUAS York University Air SquadronYWCA Young Womens Christian AssociationZ Greenwich Mean TimeZ Zone

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