Appendix A - Definitions_Abbreviations_and Acronyms - FINAL.pdf

REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT (RPA) Mx – PWS Appendix A Solicitation: FA4890-24-R-0012

Date: 1 Mar 2024

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APPENDIX A

DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS

1.0 KEY DEFINITIONS

ACC AMIC/PMAU PROGRAM OFFICE. The Air Force office with responsibility for technical management of the RPA contract which includes the RPA Program Manager located at Langley AFB, VA.

AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT (AGE). Powered and non-powered support equipment used to support a flying mission.

AGILE COMBAT EMPLOYMENT (ACE). A proactive and reactive operational scheme of maneuver executed within threat timelines to increase survivability while generating combat power.

AGILE. Able to outpace adversary action through movement and maneuver to achieve commander’s intent. ACE shifts operations from centralized physical infrastructures to a network of smaller, dispersed locations that can complicate adversary planning and provide more options for joint force commanders. Its value is derived from the ability to hold adversary targets at risk from multiple locations that are defensible, sustainable, and relocatable. Airmen should expect to conduct operations at a speed, scope, complexity, and scale exceeding recent campaigns from distributed locations.

AGILE COMBAT EMPLOYMENT (ACE) FRAMEWORK. ACE consists of five core elements: posture, C2, movement and maneuver, protection, and sustainment. The latter four align with the joint functions. Together with the remaining joint functions (information, intelligence, and fires), the five core elements form the whole of ACE’s operational framework.

AGILE COMBAT EMPLOYMENT. A proactive and reactive operational scheme of maneuver executed within threat timelines to increase resiliency and survivability while generating combat power.

ASYNCHRONOUS TRANSFER MODE (ATM). A high-speed multiplexing and switching method, utilizing fixed-length cells of 53 octets, that supports multiple types of traffic.

BASE CLUSTER. A base cluster is a collection of bases, geographically grouped for mutual protection and ease of C2. Within the context of ACE, base clusters typically involve the organization of an enduring location with one or more contingency locations (CLs) to establish a regional boundary, wherein the enduring location commander commands one or more CLs with appropriate authorities to direct their activities.

CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUEST. The vehicle used to document and notify the contractor of a major nonconformance, and to request a corrective and preventative action plan for the nonconformance.

CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES. The 48 contiguous States (i.e. the “Lower 48”, excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and the District of Columbia.

CONTINGENCY CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. Defense contractors and employees of defense contractors and associated subcontractors, including U.S. citizens, U.S. legal aliens, third country Nationals (TCNs), and citizens of Host Nations (HNs) who are authorized to accompany U.S. military forces in contingency operations or other military operations, or exercise designated by the geographic Combatant Commander. This includes employees

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CONTRACTORS DEPLOYING WITH THE FORCE (CDF). A sub-category of “contingency contractor personnel” defined above. CDF are employees of system support and external support contractors, and associated subcontractors, at all tiers, who are specifically authorized in their contract to deploy through a deployment center or process and provide support to U.S. military forces in contingency operations or in other military operations, or exercises designated by a geographic Combatant Commander. CDF includes forward-deployed system support and external support contractors designated to remain in place in theater when a contingency is declared. Such personnel are provided with an appropriate identification card under the Geneva Conventions.

CDF usually work for the U.S. military forces under a deployable contract agreement in peacetime and in many cases have a long-term relationship with a specific unit. They usually live with and provide services directly to military forces and receive Government-furnished support similar to DoD civilians. CDF do not include TCN or local national personnel hired in theater using local procurement (e.g., day laborers).

COOPERATIVE SECURITY LOCATION (CSL). A facility located outside the US and its territories with little or no permanent US presence that is maintained by periodic Service, contractor, or host nation support.

ESSENTIAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES. A service provided by a firm or an individual under contract to the Department of Defense to support vital systems in support of military missions considered of the utmost importance to U.S. mobilization and wartime mission. The services, which shall be designated in the contract, are essential because the DoD components may not have military or DoD civilians to perform these services immediately or the effectiveness of defense systems or operations may be seriously impaired, and interruption is unacceptable when those services are not immediately available. Most support under external support and systems support contracts falls into this category as well as some support under theater support contracts.

FOREIGN OCONUS. OCONUS areas not administered by the United States Government (USG). Some Government-furnished support rates to the CDF are administered and published by the Department of State. Non-foreign OCONUS areas include States, Possessions, and Territories of the United States. The State Department does not administer or publish Government-furnished support rates for non-foreign OCONUS locations.

FORWARD OPERATING SITE (FOS). A scalable location outside the US and its territories intended for rotational use by operating forces.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE). Equipment Authorized Inventory Data (EAID), non-EAID, and government leased equipment in the possession of, or acquired by, the government and subsequently delivered or otherwise made available to the contractor. GFE includes, but is not limited to, items such as TMDE, telephones, copy machines, personal computers, etc.

HUB AND SPOKE DISTRIBUTION METHODOLOGY. Moving cargo between an enduring location (hub) and a CL (spoke), organic transportation increases the flexibility and agility of forces within an AEW's base cluster. It provides commanders maximum flexibility to rapidly maneuver forces and materiel based on each CL’s need.

INITIAL CONTINGENCY LOCATION (ICL). A locale occupied by a force in immediate response to a contingency operation and characterized by austere infrastructure and limited services with little or no external support except through Service-organic capabilities.

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MQ-9. The “M” stands for multi-role, the “Q” denotes its remotely piloted system, and the “9” indicates the series of this unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system.

PROACTIVE MANEUVER. A scheme of maneuver by which forces and assets are moved between operating locations (see appendix) to assure allies and partner nations of US support, alter adversary or enemy understanding of friendly intentions and capabilities, posture to deter aggression, or gain advantage.

PRODUCT QUALITY DEFICIENCY REPORT (PQDR). A report used to identify, report, and resolve deficiencies on hardware, software, mission critical computer systems, vehicles, clothing, and textiles.

REACTIVE MANEUVER. A scheme of maneuver employed in response to observed, perceived, anticipated, or realized enemy aggression using mobility and dispersion of forces and assets to complicate enemy targeting, redistribute forces away from concentrated hubs, increase survivability, and reposition forces for follow-on operations.

RED-X. Symbol used on equipment forms to indicate it is in an unsafe or unsatisfactory condition.

REPARABLE/RECOVERABLE MATERIAL. Property that can be repaired at organizational, depot, or specialized repair activity.

MAIN OPERATING BASE (MOB). A facility outside the US and its territories with permanently stationed operating ofrces and robust infrastructure.

SEMI-PERMANENT CONTINGENCY LOCATION (SCL). A contingency location that provides support for a prolonged contingency operation and chargacterized by enhanced infrastructure and support services consistent with sustained operations.

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. Equipment such as special testers and fixtures that are required to maintain a system or subsystem. This does not include auxiliary items such as cables, connectors, and adapters.

TEMPORARY CONTINGENCY SITE (TCL). A locale that provides near-term support for a contingency operation and chargacterized by expedient infrastructure and support servces that have been expanded beyond Service-organic capabilities.

THREAT TIMELINES. Theater-specific planning factors based on the time required for an adversary to accomplish its find, fix, track, target, engage, and assess cycle.

2.0 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ACA Associate Contractors Agreement ACC Air Combat Command ACC AMIC ACC Acquisition Management & Integration Center ACC AMIC PCYM ACC AMIC Cyber Support Division ACC AMIC PK ACC AMIC Contracting Division ACC AMIC PLGT ACC AMIC Transportation Division ACC AMIC PLGX ACC AMIC Logistics Division ACC AMIC PMAU ACC AMIC PMA Branch / Program Management for RPA Mx (PMAU has no spell out) ACC AMIC PMSP ACC AMIC PMEL Branch (PMSP has no spell out)

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ACCI ACC Instruction ACE Agile Combat Employment AGE Aerospace Ground Equipment ACRN Accounting Classification Reference Number AF Air Force AFB Air Force Base AFCENT AF Central Command AFI AF Instruction AFMAN AF Manual AFOSHSTD Air force Occupational Safety and Health Standards AFPEO AF Program Executive Office AFPEO CM AF Program Executive Office for Combat and Mission Support AFRB Award Fee Review Board AFRICOM Africa Command AFSOC AF Special Operations Command AMIC Acquisition Management an Integration Center AMMO Ammunition AMU Aircraft Maintenance Unit AMXS Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ANG Air National Guard ANGB Air National Guard Base ANSI American National Standard Institute AO Accountable Officer AOR Area of Responsibility APACS Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System AQL Acceptable Quality Level ARMS Aviation Resource Management System AS Aerospace Standard ASM Aircraft Structural Mainenance ASQ American Society for Quality ASRR Airfield Suitability & Restrictions Report ATC Air Traffic Control ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATO Air Tasking Orders AVDO Aerospace Vehicle Distribution Office AVGAS Aviation Gasoline AVS Air Vehicle Subsystem AWP Awaiting Parts BCE Base Civil Engineering BITS Base Information Transfer System C2 Command and Control C5 Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber Defense Intelligence C5ISR C4 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance CAC Common Access Card CAF Combat Air Forces CAFI Contractor Award-Fee Inputs CANN Cannibalization CAS Close Air Support

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CBT Computer Based Training CC Company Commander CDDAR Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery CDRL Contract Data Requirements List CDS Commander Directed Sorties CE Civil Engineering CEMS Comprehensive Engine Management System CENTCOM Central Command CES Civil Engineering Squadron CFE Contractor Furnished Equipment CFT Contracted Field Teams CGS Common Ground Station CI Counterintelligence CL Combat Line CLIN Contract Line Item Number CLS Contracted Logistics Support (Depot Level Maintenance) CM Contract Manager CMR Combat Mission Ready CMRA Contract Management Reporting Agency CND Could Not Duplicate CO Contracting Officer COMPUSEC Computer Security COMSEC Communication Security CONT Contingency CONUS Contiguous United States COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-The-Shelf CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System CPET Contract Performance Evaluation Team CPFF Cost Plus Fixed Fee CPIP Culture and Process Improvement Program CPM Contractor Program Manager CPR Cost Performance Report CQA Certified Quality Auditor CRM Crew Resource Management CRO COMSEC Responsible Officer CSC Continuous Signal Comparators CSD Class Start Date CSL Cooperative Security Location (CSL) CTK Consolidated Tool Kit CTF Contracted Field Teams CUI Controlled Unclasified Information CWDE Chemical Warfare Defense Ensemble CY Calendar Year DAFI Department of the Air Force Instruction DAFMAN Department of the Air Force Manual DART Days Away, Restricted, and/or Transfer Case Incident Rate DATMS Defense Information Systems Network Asynchronous Transfer Mode Service

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DCA Defensive Counter Air DCAA Defense Contract Audit Agency DCMA Defense Contract Management Agency DCMGCS Dual Control Mobile Ground Control Station DCSA Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency DEERS Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System DETCO Detachment Commander DFAC Dining Facility DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DFAS Defense Finance and Accounting Service DGCS Distributed Ground Control Station DGPS Differential Global Positioning System DISA Defense Information Systems Agency DISCO Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office DISS Defense Information System for Security DIT Data Integrity Team DLAR Defense Logistics Agency Regulation DNIF Duties Not Including Flying DO Director of Operations DoD Department of Defense DoDD Department of Defense Directive DoDI Department of Defense Instruction DoDM Department of Defense Manual DoS Department of State DP Deployed Package DPAS Defense Property Accountability System DPAS M&U DPAS Maintenace & Utilization Module DPAS PA DPAS Property Accountability Module DPM Deputy Program Manager DR Deficiency Report DSN Defense Switching Network DSC Discrete Signal Comparators DSR Daily Status Report DSSR Department of State Standardized Regulations EAE Equipment Accountability Element EAID Equipment Authorized Inventory Data EAP Emergency Action Plan EAL Evaluated Assurance Level ECP Entry Control Point EDD Estimated Delivery Date EIRS Equipment Inventory Records EM Engine Management EMS Equipment Maintenance Squadron EO/IR Electrical Optical/Infrared EP Emergency Procedure EPP Envronmental Protection Plan ER Exceptional Release ER Extended Range

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ESD Estimated Shipping Date ES&H Environmental Safety & Health ESN Equipment Serial Number ESOH Environmental, Safety, and Occupatonal Health ES-S Enterprise Solution-Supply ETIMS Enhanced Technical Information Management System EUCOM European Command FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FAS Fuels Automated System FCIF Flight Crew Information File FCQA Flight Chief Quality Assurance FCS Flight Control System FDO Fee Determining Official FDP Flight Duty Period FFGCS Fixed Facility Ground Control Station FFP Firm Fixed Price FIAR Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness FLIP Flight Information Publication FLIR Forward-Looking Infrared FLSE Flight Line Support Equipment FMC Fully Mission Capable FMP Flight Manual Program FOD Foreign Object Damage FOIA Freedom of Information Act FOM Facilitate Other Maintenance FOP Flight Operations Procedure FOS Forward Operating Site FOUO For Official Use Only FPCON Force Protection Condition FSO Facility Security Officer FSR Field Service Representative FSST Fixed Site Satellite Terminal FTU Formal Training Unit FY Fiscal Year GAFI Government Award-Fee Input GCS Ground Control Station GDT Ground Data Terminal GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFMAP Global Force Management Allocation Plan GFP Government Furnished Property GFR Government Flight Representatives GFLSV Government Furnished Life Support Validation GOP Ground Operating Procedure GP General Purpose GSE Ground Support Equipment HATR Hazardous Air Traffic Report HAZCOM Hazardous Communication

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HAZMAT Hazardous Materials HF High Frequency HN Host Nation Hz Hertz IA Information Assurance IAMD Integrated Air and Missile Defense IAW In Accordance With ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICL Initial Contingency Location IDIQ Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity contract type IETM Interactive Electronic Technical Manual IFC Integrated Functional Capability IFF Identification Friend or Foe IFOC In Flight Operational Check IFTU Initial Formal Training Unit ILS Integrated Logistics System ILS-S ILS-Supply IMDS Integrated Maintenance Data System IMMC Integrated Mission Management Computer IMT Information Management Tool IPB Illustrated Parts Breakdown IPI In Process Inspection IQT Initial Qualification Training IRC Instrument Refresher Course IREP Intermediate Repair Enhancement Program ISO International Organization for Standardization ISS Integrated Sensor System IT Information Technology ITAM Information Technology Asset Management IUID Item Unique Item Identification JADC2 Joint All-Domain Command and Control JB Joint Base JBLE Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA JDD Job Data Documentation JER Joint Ethics Regulation JFTR Joint Force Travel Regulation JI Joint Inventory JKCS Joint Knowledge Caching System JO Joint Order JRC Joint Reception Center JSIL Joint Technology Center/Systems Integration Lab JSM Joint Service Manual JTA Joint Technical Architecture JTDI Joint Technical Data Integration KCAS Knots Calibrated Air Speed KHz Kilohertz KPI Key Performance Indicators KTL Key Task Listing

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KU K Frequency Sub-Band LAN Local Area Network LAO Local Area Orientation LGT Logistics Transportation LMR Land Mobile Radio LNO Liaison Officer LOA Letters of Authorization LOAC Law of Armed Conflict LOS Line of Sight LRA Local Registration Authority LRE Launch and Recovery Element LRE-P Launch and Recovery Element Pilot LRS Logistics Readiness Squadron LSC Lead Standardization Crew LRGCS Launch and Recovery Ground Control Station MACGCS Multiple Aircraft Control Ground Control Station MA&I Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement MAJCOM Major Command MALET Medium Altitude Long Endurance Tactical MAR Maintenance Assistance Request MASO Munitions Accountable Systems Officer MC2 Munitions Command and Control MCE Mission Control Element MCP Maintenance Control Plan MDL Master Document List MDR Material Deficiency Report MDS Mission Design Series METAR Aviation Routine Weather Report (translated from French) MFW Multi-Function Workstation MC Mission Capable MC2 Munitions Command and Control MICAP Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts MILAIR Military Air Transport Service mIRC Internet Relay Chat MIL-HDBK Military Handbook MIL-STD Military Standard M-JATD Medium Altitude Long Endurance Tactical-Joint Technology Center/Systems Integration

Lab Aircrew Training Device MLS Multi-Level Security MMHE Munitions Maintenance Handling Equipment MMS Materiel Management System MOB Main Operating Base MOD Modification MOPP Mission Oriented Protective Posture MPRL Minimum Proficiency Requirement Load MRSP Mobility Readiness Spares Package MRT Maintenance Recovery Team MQ-9 See Section 1. Definitions

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MSA Munitions Storage Area MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets MSEP Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program MTF Military Treatment Facilities MTO Mission-Type Orders MTS Multi-Spectral Targeting System MUX Multiplex MWR Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Mx Maintenance MXG Maintenance Group NACI National Agency Check Plus Written Inquiries NAS Naval Air Station NAV Navigation NAVAIDS Navigational Aids NGB National Guard Bureau NDI Non-Destructive Inspection NID National Interest Determination NDAA National Defence Authorization Act NIPRNet Non-Secure IP Router Network NLT No Later Than NMCM Non-Mission Capable Maintenance NMCS Non-Mission Capable Supply Non-Con Non-conformance NOSC Network Operations & Security Center NOTAM Notice to Airmen NRTS Not Repairable This Station NSN National Stock Number O&M Operations & Maintenance OCO Overseas Contingencies Operations OCONUS Outside the Contiguous United States OCR Office of Coordinating Responsibility OEBGD Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document OFP Operational Flight Program OI Operating Instruction O-Level Organizational-Level OPCON Operational Control OPORD Operations Order OPS Operations/Operational OPSEC Operation Security OPSTEMPO Operational Tempo Or Operational Readiness Rate ORF Operational Review File OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OTI One Time Inspection OY Option Year PACOM Pacific Command PAI Primary Aerospace Inventory PAO Polyalphaolefin

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PAR Persistent Attack and Reconnaissance PAX Air Passengers PC Property Custodian PDC Power and Discrete Controller PDSS Pre-Deployment Site Survey PERSTAT Personnel Status Report PIC Pilot in Command PIEE (WAWF) Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (Wide Area Workflow) PKI Public Key Infrastructure PM Program Manager aka “El Hefe” PMAI Primary Mission Aerospace Inventory PMC Partially Mission Capable PMEL Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory PMI Preventive Maintenance Inspection PMIS Program Management Information System PMO Program Management Office PMP Preventative Maintenance Program PMR Program Management Review PN Part Number POC Point of Contact POL Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants PoP Period of Performance PPE Personal Protective Equipment PPO Pilot/Sensor Operating Station PPSL Predator Primary Satellite Link PRD Pilot Reported Discrepancy PROMINA/IDNX Multiplexer PSO Pilot/Sensor Operating Station PSO Program Security Officer PTO Preliminary Technical Order PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QDR Quality Deficiency Report QM Quality Manual QMS Quality Management System RAB Restricted Area Badge RAC Rapid Action Change RAMP Risk Assessment Management Program RAMTS Ruggedized Aircraft Maintenance Test Stations RAP Ready Aircrew Program RBD Residual Base Defense RCS Report Control Symbol RF Radio Frequency RFP Request for Proposal RIO Risk, Issue, and Opportunity RPA Remotely Piloted Aircraft

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RS Reconnaissance Squadron RSO Remote Split Operations RSP Readiness Spares Packages RTB Return To Base RTM RAP Tasking Memorandum QMS Quality Management System S&HP Safety and Health Plan SA Situational Awareness SAE Semi-Annual Evaluation SAM System for Award Management SAP Special Access Program SAPF SAP Facilities SAR Site Audit Report SAR Synthetic Aperture Radar SARM Squadron Aviation Resource Management SAT Simplified Acquisition Threshold SATCOM Satellite Communications SATE Security Awareness Training & Education SBS Single Bay Station (Half Rack) SBSS Standard Base Supply System SC Communications-Computer Systems SCA Service Contract Act SCCPR Service Contract Cost Performance Report SCG Security Classification Guide SCDG Security Declassification Guide SCI Sensitive Compartmented Information SCIF Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility SCL Semi-permanent Contingency Location SCLS Service Contract Labor Standards SCR Special Certification Roster SE Support Equipment SETSS SATCOM Earth Terminal Sub-System SII Special Interest Item SIPRNET Secret IP Router Network SLC Squadron Lead Crew SLIN Subcontract Line Item Number SMAG Supply Management Activity Group SME Subject Matter Expert SN Stock Number SOP Standard Operating Procedure SP Special Purpose SPINS Special Instructions SPO System Program Office SPOT Synchronized Personnel Operational Tracking SPP Standard Practice Procedure SPRAM Special Purpose Recoverable Authorized Maintenance Sq/CC Squadron Commander SRD Standard Reporting Designator

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SS Service Summary SSA Servicing Security Activity SSO Special Security Officer SSR Site Survey Report STAN/EVAL Standardization/Evaluation SUP Supplement SUPT Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training TACAN Tactical Air Navigation

TACLANE KG-175

TACSAT Tactical Satellite TADIL Tactical Data Information Link TAF Terminal Aerodrome Forecast TAR Technical Assistance Request TA Trusted Agent TASS Trusted Associate Sponsorship System TASS WSTI Tactical Automated Security System Wide-area Surveillance Thermal Imagery TCL Temporary Contingency Site TCDL Tactical Common Data Link TCIR Total Case Incidence Rate TCN Third Country National TCTI Time Change Items TCTO Time-Compliance Technical Order TDV Technical Data Violation TDY Temporary Duty TES Test and Evaluation Squadron TESA Technical Expert Status Accreditation TFT Technical Field Terminal TICMS Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System TM Technical Manual TMDE Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment TMO Traffic Management Office TMS Training Management System TNB Tail Number Bin T/O Takeoff TO Technical Orders TODA Technical Order Distribution Account TODO Technical Order Distribution Office TOLD Takeoff and Landing TS/SCI TOP SECRET clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information UA User Account UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UCMJ Uniform Code of Military Justice UCML Unit Committed Munitions List UHF Ultra High Frequency UID Unique Item Identification UII Virtual Unique Item Identifier USAF United States Air Force USAFE United States Air Forces Europe

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USLM Unit Softwae License Manager UTC Unit Type Codes VDC Volts Direct Current VGSA Visitor Group Security Agreement VHF Very High Frequency VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol VoSIP Voice Over Secure Internet Protocol VPP Voluntary Protection Program VTC Vehicle Test Controller W3R WorldWide Weapons Report (formerly known as 9504 Report) WAN Wide Area Network WAWF Wide Area Work Flow (PIEE) WDF Weapons Delivery File WG Wing WO Work Order WOC Wing Operations Center WRM War Reserve Materiel WS Weapons Standardization WSS WS Section WWM Wing Weapons Manager