Do you get lost in military conversation? Learn all of the most common Military & Army Acronyms, Slang & Terminology in ITS Tactical's handy reference guide.

Policy terms may form the basis of doctrinal terms, further describe doctrinal concepts, or temporarily fill gaps in joint doctrine until adopted as extant practice.

List of initialisms, acronyms ("words made from parts of other words, pronounceable"), and other abbreviations used by the government and the military of the United States. Note that this list is intended to be specific to the United States government and military—other nations will have their own acronyms.

List of abbreviations, acronyms and initials related to military subjects such as modern armour, artillery, infantry, and weapons, along with their definitions. BMP – Pronounced "bimp". Former Warsaw Pact IFVs including BMP-1, BMP-2, BMP-3, etc. FISH – Fighting In Someone's House (UK) (Colloquial. Slang term for FIBUA)

Sometimes it feels like the military has a language all its own made entirely of acronyms and abbreviations. And while your service member is probably fluent in this strange tongue, you may need a little help to keep up.