This Manual is issued under the authority of DoD Directive 5000.59, "DoD Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Management," January 4, 1994. Its purpose is to prescribe a uniform glossary of modeling and simulation (M&S) terminology for use throughout the Department of Defense. In addition to the main glossary of terms, this Manual includes a list of M&S-related abbreviations, acronyms, and initials commonly used within the Department of Defense.
This Manual is effective immediately and is mandatory for use by all of the DoD Components. However, it is not a substitute for the Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (JOINT PUB 1-02), which the Secretary of Defense has directed to be used throughout the Department of Defense.
The provisions of this Manual apply to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Defense Agencies, and activities administratively supported by OSD (hereafter called "DoD Components").
Send recommended changes to the Manual to:
Defense Modeling and Simulation Office
ATTENTION: Glossary Manager (Mr. Heusmann)
1901 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 510.
Alexandria, Virginia, 22311-1705
The DoD Components may obtain copies of this Manual through their own publications channels. Approved for public release; distribution unlimited. Authorized registered users may obtain copies of this Manual from the Defense Technical Information Center, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., Suite 0944, Ft. Belvoir VA 22060-6218. Other Federal Agencies and the public may obtain copies from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161.
J. S. Gansler
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DoD MODELING AND SIMULATION (M&S) GLOSSARY *
TABLE OF CONTENTS
*REFERENCES
*PART I
*ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS
*A
*B
*C
*D
*E
*F
*G
*H
*I
*J
*K
*L
*M
*N
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*Q
*R
*S
*T
*U
*V
*W
*X, Y, and Z
*PART II
*DEFINITIONS
*Glossary - A
*Glossary - B
*Glossary - C
*Glossary - D
*Glossary - E
*Glossary - F
*Glossary - G
*Glossary - H
*Glossary - I
*Glossary - J
*Glossary - K
*Glossary - L
*Glossary - M
*Glossary - N
*Glossary - O
*Glossary - P
*Glossary - Q
*Glossary - R
*Glossary - S
*Glossary - T
*Glossary - U
*Glossary - V
*Glossary - W
*Glossary - X, Y, and Z
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(a) Defense Systems Management College (DSMC), "Virtual Prototyping: Concept to Production," March 1994
(b) "A Glossary of Modeling and Simulation Terms for Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)," August, 1995
(c) IEEE Std 610.3-1989, "IEEE Standard Glossary of Modeling and Simulation Terminology"
(d) "Defense Modeling and Simulation Office (DMSO) Survey of Semi-Automated Forces," July 30, 1993
(e) DoD 8320.1-M-3 "Data Quality Assurance Procedures," February, 1994
(f) DoD Directive 5000.59, "DoD Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Management," January 4, 1994
DoD 5000.59-P, "Modeling and Simulation Master Plan," October 1995
DoD Instruction 5000.61, "DoD Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Verification, Validation, Accreditation (VVA)," April 29, 1996
(i) Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA PAM) 5-11, "Verification, Validation, and Accreditation of Army Models and Simulations," October 15, 1993
(j) DoD 8320.1-M, "Data Administration Procedures," March 29, 1994, authorized by DoD Directive 8320.1, September 26, 1991
(k) Defense Systems Management College (DSMC), "Systems Acquisition Manager’s Guide for the Use of Models and Simulation," September 1994
(l) Department of Defense Director, Defense Research and Engineering, "Defense Science and Technology Strategy," September 1994
(m) High Level Architecture Glossary, http:/hla.dmso.mil
(n) Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication (PUB) 184 "Integration Language for Information Modeling (IDEFIX), Undated
(o) "Military Handbook for Joint Data Base Elements for Modeling and Simulation (M&S)," August 5, 1993
(p) "M&S Educational Training Tool (MSETT), Navy Air Weapons Center Training Systems Division Glossary," April 28, 1994
(q) DoD 8320.1-M-1, "Data Element Standardization Procedures," January 15, 1993,
(r) Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication (PUB) 11-3 "American National Dictionary for Information Systems," (adopted in entirety from American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X3.172-1990), February 1991
(s) DoD Directive 5000.2-R, "Mandatory Procedures for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and Major Automated Information System (MAIS) Acquisition Programs," March 15, 1996
(t) Military Operations Research Society (MORS) Report "A Taxonomy for Warfare Simulation (SIMTAX)," October 27, 1989
(u) National Bureau of Standards (NBS) PUB 500-149, "Guide on Data Entity Naming Conventions," October 1987
(v) Joint Pub 3-13.1, "Joint Doctrine for Command and Control Warfare (C2W)," February 7, 1996
(w) DoD Std 498, "Software Development and Documentation," December 5, 1994
(x) Joint Pub 1-02, "Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms," March 23, 1994
(y) "Army Model and Simulation Master Plan," May 18, 1995
(z) Marine Corps Modeling and Simulation Master Plan," July 29, 1994
(aa)DoD Directive 8320.1, "DoD Data Administration," September 26, 1991
(bb)National Bureau of Standards (NBS) Special Pub 500-152 "Guide to Information Resource Dictionary System Applications: General Concepts and Strategic Systems Planning," April 1988
(cc)DoD Directive 8000.1, Defense Information Management Program," October 27, 1992
(dd)DSB Rpt May 1988 Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Computer Applications to Training and Wargaming," May 1988
(ee)CJCSI 8510.01, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 8510.01, "Joint Modeling and Simulation Management," February 17, 1995
(ff)Air Force Modeling and Simulation Master Plan, January 16, 1996
(gg) MIL-HDBK-850, "Glossary of Mapping, Charting, and Geodetic Terms," January 21, 1994
(hh)"Aggregate Level Simulation Protocol (ALSP) 1993 Confederation Annual Report," November 1993
(ii)DMA Technical Report 8350.2, 2nd Edition, September 1, 1991, Department of Defense World Geodetic System 1984
A/D analog-to-digital
A2ATD Anti-Armor Advanced Technology Demonstration
Aa Achieved Availability
AAAS American Association for the Advancement of Science
AAAV Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle
AAIS Advanced Airborne Interceptor Simulator
AAL ATM Adaptation Layer
AAODL Atmospheric Aerosols and Optics Data Library
AAR 1 - After Action Review
2 - After Action Report
AARS After Action Review System
AAS Advanced Automation System
AASP Army Automation Security Program
AASPEM Air-to-Air System Performance Evaluation Model
AATD Army Advanced Technology Demonstration(s)
ABCSIM Atmospheric, Biological, and Chemical Simulation
ABE ALSP Broadcast Emulator
ABM Armor Breakpoint Model
ABS Advanced Battle Simulation
ABU Analog Backup
ACAAM Air Courses of Action Assessment Model
ACAD Advanced Computer Aided Design
ACALS Army Computer-aided Acquisition & Logistics Support
ACC Aegis Computer Center
ACDI Asynchronous Communications Device Interface
ACEC Army Communications-Electronics Command (now CECOM)
ACEM 1 - Advanced Campaign Effectiveness Model
2 - Air Combat Evaluation Model
ACETEF Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility
ACI AWSIM CTAPS Interface
ACISD Advanced Computational and Information Sciences
Directorate
ACM ALSP Common Module
ACMI Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation
ACMS Air Combat Maneuvering Simulator
ACMT Automated Configuration Management Tool
ACOE Army Common Operating Environment
ACPT Automated Corporate Planning Tool
ACQSIM Acquisition Simulation
ACR Advanced Concepts and Requirements
ACS Access Control System
ACSIT Aegis Combat System Interactive Trainer
ACT 1 - Advanced Concepts and Technology
2 - ALSP Control Terminal
3 - Architecture Characterization Template
ACTD Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration
Ada High Level Computer Programming Language
ADDS 1 - Advanced Data Distribution System
2 - Automated Data Distribution System
ADEPT Administrative Data Entry for Processing
Transmission
ADL Ada Design Language
ADLP Advanced Data Link Program
ADM 1 - Acquisition Decision Memorandum
2 - Advanced Development Model
3 - Application Distribution Module
ADMP Army Data Management Program
ADO Army Digitization Office
ADP Automatic Data Processing
ADPA American Defense Preparedness Association
ADPE Automatic Data Processing Equipment
ADPSO Automatic Data Processing Security Officer
ADPSSEP Automatic Data Processing System Security Enhancement Program
ADPSSO Automatic Data Processing System Security Officer
ADRG Arc Digitized Raster Graphics
ADS 1 - Advanced Distributed Simulation
2 - Authoritative Data Source
3 - Automated Data System
ADSI Advanced Distributed System Interface
ADSIM Air Defense Simulation
ADSS 1 - Air Defense Simulation System
2 - Army Data Standardization System
ADST Advanced Distributed Simulation Technology
ADTAM Air Defense Tanker Analysis Model
ADUA Administrative Directory User Agent
AESAT Avionics & Electrical Systems Advanced Trainer
AESOP Army EMP Simulator Operations
AETS Airborne Electronic Threat Simulator
AFAM Advanced Field Artillery Model
AFATDS Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System
AFCENT Allied Forces Central Europe
AFEWES Air Force Electronic Warfare Evaluation Simulator
AFIN Air Force Information Network
AFIT Air Force Institute of Technology
AFNET Air Force Network
AFO Awaiting Further Occurrence
AFOR Automated Forces
AFS Advanced Flight Simulator
AFSCN Air Force Satellite Control Network
AFWG 1 - Acquisition Functional Working Group
2 - Analysis Functional Working Group
AG Application Gateway
AGCCS Army Global Command and Control System
AGES Air to Ground Engagement Simulation
AGIS Analysis and Gaming Information System
AGRAM Air-to-Ground Assessment Model
AGRMET Agricultural Meteorological Model
AHP Analytic Hierarchical Process
AHPCRC Army High Performance Computer Research Center
AI Artificial Intelligence
AI-ESTATE Artificial Intelligence and Expert System Tie to Automatic Test Equipment
AI2 Advanced Image Intensification
AID AUTODIN Interface Device
AIN Advanced Intelligent Network
AIRES Automated Information Retrieval And Expert System
AirSAF Air Semi-Automated Forces
AIS 1 - ALSP Infrastructure Software
2 - Automated Information System
AISSAP Automatic Information System Security Assessment Program
AISSO Automated Information System Security Officer
AITS Advance Information Technology Systems
AIU Advanced Interface Unit
ALARM Advance Low-Altitude Radar Model
ALBAM Air Land Battle Assessment Model
ALBE Air Land Battlefield Environment
ALBM Air Land Battle Management
ALES Air Land Engagement Simulation
ALISS Advanced Lightweight Influence Sweep System
ALM Airlift Loading Model
ALS ADA language system
ALSP Aggregate Level Simulation Protocol
ALWSIM Army Laser Weapon Simulation
AMASS ATO Mission Analysis and Simulation System
AMES Advanced Multiple Environment Simulator
AMG Architecture Management Group
AMHS Automated Message Handling System
AMIP Army Model Improvement Program
AMM 1 - Advanced Missile Model
2 - Army Mobility Model
AMME Automated Multi-Media Exchange
AMP Analysis of Mobility Platform
AMPE Automated Message Processing Exchange
AMPES Automatic Message Processing Exchange System
AMPS 1 - Association of Modeling, Planning and
Simulation
2 - Automated Mission Planning System
3 - Aviation Mission Planning System
AMSAA Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity
AMSDL Acquisition Management Systems and Data
Requirements Control List
AMSEC Army Model and Simulation Executive Council
AMSGOSC Army Model and Simulation General Officer Steering Council
AMSMC Army Model and Simulation Master Catalog
AMSMP Army Modeling and Simulation Management Program
AMSO Army Model and Simulation Office
AMSS Ammunition Management Standard System
ANDF 1 - Application Neutral Data Format
2 - Architecture Neutral Distribution Format
ANM Automated Network Manager
ANN Artificial Neural Networks
ANS Artificial Neural Systems
ANSI American National Standards Institute
Ao Operational Availability
AoA Analysis of Alternatives
APHIDS Advanced Panoramic Helmet Interface Demonstrator System
API 1 - Application Programmer’s Initiative
2 - Application Program Interface
APIU Adaptable Programmable Interface Unit
APM Advanced Penetration Model
APMM Activity Planning and Management Model
APMS Automated Program Management Information System
APP Application Portability Profile
APS Asynchronous Protocol Specification
APSE ADA Programming Support Environment
ARES 1 - Advanced Regional Exploratory System
2 - Advanced Research Electromagnetic Simulator
ARGUS Advanced Realtime Gaming Universal Simulation
ARI Army Research Institute (for the Behavioral and Social Sciences)
ARIEM Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
ARIES Automated Real-Time Instrumented Experimentation System
ARTBASS Army Tactical Battlefield Simulation System
ARTDT Advanced Real-Time Data Tool
ARTE Ada Run Time Environment
ASBAT Air/Sea Battle Model
ASC 1 - Advanced Simulation Center
2 - Aeronautical Systems Center (Air Force)
3 - American Standards Committee
ASCIET All-Service Combat Identification Evaluation Team
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
ASCM Advanced Space Computing Module
ASD Assistant Secretary of Defense
ASD(C3I) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence
ASEM Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Engagement Model
ASIC Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
ASIS Ada Semantic Interface Specification
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASN 1 - Abstract Syntax Notation
2 - Assistant Secretary of the Navy
ASPT Advanced Simulator for Pilot Training
ASSIST Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization
Information System
ASTC Advanced Simulation Technology Center
ASTO Advanced Systems Technology Office
ASTT Advanced Simulation Technology Thrust
ATASS Adaptive Training, Analysis, and Simulation System
ATB Analytical Tool Box
ATCAL Attrition Model Using Calibrated Parameters
ATD Advanced Technology Demonstration
ATDL 1 - Army Tactical Data Link
2 - Automated Tactical Data Link
ATDL-1 Army Tactical Data Link-One
ATE Automatic Test Equipment
ATEMS Advanced Threat Emitter Simulator
ATEWES Advanced Tactical Electronic Warfare Environment Simulator
ATF Advanced Tactical Fighter
ATFM&S Acquisition Task Force on Modeling and Simulation
ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode
ATO Air Tasking Order
ATR Automatic Target Recognition
ATRJ 1 - Advanced Tactical Radar Jammer
2 - Advanced Threat Radar Jammer
ATS 1 - Advanced Threat Simulator
2 - Automatic Telecommunication System
3 - Automated Tracking System
ATTD Advanced Technology Transition Demonstration
ATV ALSP (Aggregate Level Simulation Protocol) Translator Validator
ATVSS Automatic Tracking and (with) Video Scene
Simulation System
AU Access Unit
AURA Army Unit Resiliency Analysis Model
AUT Application Under Test
AUTODIN Automatic Digital Network
AVCATT Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (virtual simulator)
AVO ADA Validation Office, part of AJPO
AWACS Airborne Warning and Control System
AWD 1 - Advanced Warfighting Demonstration
2 - Alternate World Database
AWE 1 - Advanced Warfighting Experiment
2 - Area Weapons Effects
AWESS Automatic Weapon Effect Signature Simulator
AWIPS Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System
AWIS Army World-Wide Information Systems
AWSIM Air Warfare Simulation
AWSIM-R Air Warfare Simulation-Reengineered
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BADD Battlefield Awareness and Data Dissemination
BASEWAM Battlefield Surveillance Electronic Warfare Analysis Model
BASOPS Base Operating Information System
BATTS Basic Air Tactics Trainer
BAUD Characters Xmitted/sec Serially From a Computer
BBN Broad Band Noise
BBS 1 - Brigade/Battalion Simulation
2 - Bulletin Board System
BCBL Battle Command Battle Lab
BCC Base Communications-Computer Center
BCCS Battlefield Command and Control System
BCOM Battalion Combat Outcome Model
BCS Battery Computer System
BDS Battlefield Distributed Simulation
BDS-D Battlefield Distributed Simulation - Developmental
BEES Battlefield Environmental Effects Software
BER 1 - Basic Encoding Rules
2 - Basic Error Rate
3 - Bit Error Rate
BERT Bit-Error-Rate Test
BES Background Environment Simulator
BEWSS Battlefield Environment Weapon System Simulation
BFA Battlefield Functional Area
BFIT Battle Force In-port Trainer
BFM Battlefield Forecast Model
BFTT Battle Force Tactical Trainer (naval virtual simulator)
BG Battle Group
BGEM Battle Group Effectiveness Model
BIA Battlefield Information Architecture
BICES Battlefield Information Collection & Exploitation System
BICM Battlefield Intelligence Collection Model
BIS 1 - Battlespace Information System
2 - Built-in Simulation
BISDN Binary Integrated Services Digital Network
BIT Built-In Test
BITE Built-in-Test Equipment
BLC Base Level Computing
BLCI Base Level Communication Infrastructure
BLDM Battalion Level Differential Model
BLERT Block-Error-Rate Test
BLII Base Level Information Infrastructure
BLOB Binary Large Object
BLRSI Battle Lab Reconfigurable Simulator Initiative
BLRSIM Battle Lab Reconfigurable Simulator
BLSM II Base Level System Modernization Phase II (See GCCS-AF)
BM Battlespace Management
BMC3 Battle Management, Command, Control, and
Communications
BMDES Ballistic Missile Defense Engagement Simulation
BMDO Ballistic Missile Defense Organization
BMTA Backbone Message Transfer Agent
BODAS Brigade Operations Display and AAR System
BODESIM Barrier/Obstacle Deployment and Effectiveness Simulation
BOS 1 - Battlefield Operating System
2 - Basic Operating System
BOSM Balance of Sustainment Model
BOSS Binary Object Storage System
bps Bits Per Second
BPS Battlefield Planning System
BRACE Base Resource and Capability Estimator
BRIDGESIM Bridge Simulator
BSC Battle Simulation Center
BST Basic Skills Trainer
BT Behavioral Taxonomy
BTA Best Technical Approach
BUCS Back-up computer system
BULLET Battalion/Unit Level Logistics Evaluation Tool
BV Battlefield Visualization
BW Bandwidth
C-CS Communications-Computer Systems
C2 Command and Control
C2I Command, Control, and Intelligence
C2IPS Command and Control Information Processing System
C2IS C2 Information Systems
C2W Command and Control Warfare
C3 Command, Control, and Communications
C3CM Command, Control and Communications Countermeasures
C3I Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence
C3I/IS C3I/Information Systems
C3S C3 Systems
C3ISR Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence,
Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
C4 Command, Control, Communications, and Computers
C4I Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
C4I2 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Integration
C4IFTW C4I for the Warrior
C4ISR Command, Control, Communications and Computer
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
C4SMP C4 System Master Plan
CAA U.S. Army Concepts Analysis Agency
CAAM Composite Area Analysis Model
CAAN Combined Arms Assessment Network
CACE Computer-Aided Cost Estimating
CACEAS Computer-Assisted Circuit Engineering and Allocating System
CACTIS Community Automated Counter-Terrorism Intelligence System
CAD Computer-Aided Design
CAD/CAM Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing
CADD Computer Aided Design and Drafting
CADDS Computer Aided Design and Drafting System
CADE Computer-Aided Design Equipment
CADEX Computer Adjunct Data Evaluator - X
CADIS Communication Architecture for Distributed
Interactive Simulation
CADMAT Computer-Aided Design, Manufacture and Test
CADS Computer-Assisted Display System
CAE 1 - Common Application Environment
2 - Component Acquisition Executive
3 - Computer Aided Engineering
4 - Computer Aided Exercise
CAESAR Computer-Aided Exploration of Synthetic Aperture Radar
CAETI Computer-Aided Education and Training Initiative
CAFMS Computer Assisted Force Management System
CAI Computer Aided Instruction
CAINES Computer Assisted Instructional Evaluation System (AF Academy model)
CAIV Cost As An Independent Variable
CAL Computer Aided Learning
CALOW Contingency/Limited Objective Warfare
CALS 1 - Computer Aided Acquisition and Logistics Support
2 - Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support
CAM 1 - Civil Affairs Model
2 - Computer Aided Manufacturing
CAMAC Computer-Aided Measurement and Control
CAMD Computer Assisted Molecular Design
CAMDSS Common Architecture for Model Development and Simulation Support
CAMEO Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations
CAMERA Computational Algorithm for Missile Exhaust Radiation
CAMEX Computer-Assisted Map Exercise
CAMMS Condensed Army Mobility Model System
CAMPS Computer Aided Mission Planning System
CAPE Computer Aided Project Engineering
CAPP Computer-Aided Process Plan
CAPS 1 - Computer-Aided Paperless System
2 - Contingency Analysis Planning System
CARD Computer-Aided Remote Driving
CARDS 1 - Catalog of Approved Requirements Documents
(Army)
2 - Central Archive for Reusable Defense Software
3 - Comprehensive Approach to Reusable Defense Software
CARE Computer Assistance Resource Exchange
CARES Cratering and Related Effects Simulation
CASDM Common Approach to Software Development and
Maintenance
CASE 1 - Computer Aided Software Engineering
2 - Computer Assisted Software Engineering
3 - Computer-Assisted Systems Engineering
CASES 1 - Capabilities Assessment Expert System
2 - Contingency Assessment Simulation and Evaluation System
CASMO Combat Analysis Sustainability Model
CASP Computer Assisted Search Planning
CASS Consolidated Automated Support System
CAST Computer-Aided Software Testing
CASTFOREM Combined Arms and Support Task Force Evaluation
Model
CASTFOREM-DIS Combined Arms and Support Task Force Evaluation
Model with DIS
CATIA Computer-Aided Three Dimensional Interactive
Application
CATIS 1 - Computer-Aided Tactical Information System
2 - Computer-Assisted Tactical Information System
CATT Combined Arms Tactical Trainer
CAU Cell Adapter Unit
CAX 1 - Combined Arms Exercise
2 - Computer Aided Exercise
3 - Computer Assisted Exercise (NATO)
CBAM Combat Base Assessment Model
CBI Computer Based Instruction
CBITS Computer Based Instructional Training System
CBL Computer Based Learning
CBR Constant Bit Rate
CBS Corps Battle Simulation
CBS-ATCCS Corps Battle Simulation - Army Tactical Command and Control System Interface
CBT Computer Based Training
Cbt STTAR Combat Synthetic Test and Training Assessment Range
CCB Configuration Control Board
CCBD Configuration Control Board Directives
CCEB Combined Communications-Electronics Board
CCF Central Computer Facility
CCH Computer-Controlled Hostiles
CCIB Command and Control Interoperability Board
CCIS 1 - Command and Control Information System
2 - Command, Control and Intelligence System (NATO)
CCOMEN Conventional Collateral Mission Effectiveness Model
CCSIL Command and Control Simulation Interface Language
CCSP Consolidated Computer Security Program
CCTB Close Combat Test Bed
CCTT Close Combat Tactical Trainer
CCU Computer Control Unit
CD-R Compact Disk - Recordable
CD-ROM Compact Disk - Read Only Memory
CD-V Compact Disk - Video
CD-WO Compact Disk - Write Once
CDA 1 - Central Design Activity
2 - Cognitive Decision Aids
CDAd Component Data Administrator
CDB Common Data Base
CDD Common Data Dictionary
CDDI Copper Distributed Data Interface
CDE Common Desktop Environment
CDI Compact Disk Interactive
CDIN CONUS Defense Integrated Network
CDP Classified Data Processing
CDRL Contract Data Requirements List
CDS Congressional Data Sheets
CDU Control Display Unit
CE Command Entity
CECOM U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command
CEESIM Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator
CEM Concepts Evaluation Model
CERS Combat Environment Realism System
CERT Computer Emergency Response Team
CES Cognitive Environment Simulator
CET Computers and Electronic Technology
CEWI Communications Electronic Warfare Intelligence
CFAW Contingency Force Analysis War Game
CFDB Conventional Forces Database
CFE 1 - Center for Engineering
2 - Contractor Furnished Equipment
3 - Conventional Forces in Europe
CFII Center for Integration and Interoperability
CFOR Command Forces
CGF Computer Generated Forces
CGI 1 - Computer Generated Imagery
2 - Computer Graphics Interface
CGM Computer Graphics Metafile
CHANCES Climatological and Historical Analysis of Cloud for Environmental Simulations
CHAS Chemical Hazard Assessment System
CHS Common Hardware/Software
CI Configuration Item
CIC Combat in Cities
CICS Customer Information Control System
CIDS Computerized Information Delivery Service
CIE Computer Integrated Engineering
CIE-PAT Computer Integrated Engineering-Process Action Team
CIG 1 - Computer Image Generation
2 - Computer Image Generator
CIITA Computer Improved Instructor’s Training Aid
CIM 1 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing
2 - Corporate Information Management
CIM/EI Corporate Information Management/Enterprise
Integration
CIMNET Center for Information Management Network
CIMP 1 - Cartographic Imaging Modeling Program
2 - Corporate Information Management Plan
CIP 1 - Capital Investment Plan
2 - Combat Information Processor
3 - Combined Interoperability Program
CIRIS Completely Integrated reference Instrumentation System
CIRRUS Clouds, IR, Real, for Use in Simulations
CIS 1 - CASE Integration Services
2 - Combat Instruction Set
3 - Command Information System
CISC Complex Instruction Set Computer
CISS Center for Information Systems Security
CITS Combat Information Transport System
CIU Cell Interface Unit
CIWG Communications Interoperability Working Group
CL Closed Loop
CLA Conventional Land Attack
CLAP C++ Library Actor Programming
CLCGF Corps Level Computer Generated Forces
CLCGF-HS Corps Level Computer Generated Forces-Hybrid State
CLD Center Line Data
CLDGEN Cloud Scene Generator
CLDSIM Cloud Simulation
CLEAR Campaign Logistics Expenditure And Replenishment
Model
CLNP Connectionless Network Protocol
CLNS Connectionless Network Service
CM Configuration Management
CMAS Crisis Management ADP System
CMASS Counterdrug Modeling and Simulation System
CMI Computer Managed Instruction
CMIP Common Management Information Protocol
CMIS/P Common Management Information Services & Protocols
CMMS Conceptual Model of the Mission Space
CMP Configuration Management Plan
CMR Common Model Repository
CMS Combat Mission Simulator
CMT Confederation Management Tool
CMTC Combat Maneuver Training Center
CMTC-IS Combat Maneuver Training Center-Instrumented Systems
CMUES Campaign Model Utilizing Environmental Simulator
CMWG Configuration Management Working Group
CN Communications Network
CNAD Conference of National Armament Directors (NATO)
CNC Communications Network Control
CNMS Consolidated Network Management System
COADS Comprehensive Ocean Atmosphere Data Set
COAST Course of Action Selection Tool
COBOL Common Business Oriented Language
COBRA Combat Outcome Based on Rules of Attrition
COE Common Operating Environment
COEA Cost and Operational Effectiveness Analysis
(replaced by the term AOA)
COLD Computer Output to Laser Disk
COM Computer Output Microform
COMBIC Combined Obscurant Model for Battlefield-Induced Contaminants
COMBIC/STATIC Combined Obscuration Model for Battlefield Induced Contaminants/Statistical Texturing Applied to Battlefield Induced Contaminants
COMINT Communications Intelligence
COMNET Communications Network
COMPASS Common Operational Modeling, Planning, and Simulation Strategy
COMPUSEC Computer Security
COMSAT Communications Satellite
COMSEC Communications Security
CONMOD Conflict Model
CORBA Common Object Request Broker Architecture
CORBAN Corps Battle Analyzer
CORDIVEM Corps/Division Evaluation Model
Corn Computer Resource Nucleus
COSAGE Combat Sample Generator
COSE Common Open Software Environment
COTS Commercial Off The Shelf
COVART Computation of Vulnerable Area and Repair Time
CPCI Computer Program Configuration Item
CPIPT Cost/Performance Integrated Process Team
CPM Critical Path Method
CPU Central Processing Unit
CRB Configuration Review Board
CRLCMP Computer Resource Life Cycle Management Plan
CRMP Computer Resources Management Plan
CROSSBOW-S Construction of a Radar to Operationally Simulate Signals Believed to Originate Within the Soviet Union
CRT Cathode Ray Tube
CRWG Computer Resource Working Group
CS Constraint Set
CSC Computer Software Component
CSCI Computer Software Configuration Item
CSE Common Support Equipment
CSERIAC Crew System Ergonomics Information Analysis Center
CSIDS CENTCOM/SOCOM Integrated Data System
CSII Center for Systems Interoperability and Integration
CSL Computer Systems Laboratory (part of NIST)
CSM Computer Software Module
CSP Communications Service Processor
CSPEI Computer Software Product End Item
CSPM Communication System Performance Model
CSRDF Army Crew Station Research and Development Facility
CSS Communications Support System
CSSBL Combat Service Support Battle Lab
CSSCS Combat Service Support Computer System
CSSFAM Combat Service Support Functional Area Model
CSSM Cloud Scene Simulation Model
CSSTSS 1 - Combat Service Support Tactical Simulation System
2 - Combat Service Support Training Simulation System
CSU Computer Software Unit
CT Computer Tomography
CTAPS 1 - Contingency Tactical Air Planning System
2 - Contingency Theater Automated Planning System
CTC Critical Technical Characteristics
CTE Center for Test and Evaluation
CTEIP Central Test And Evaluation Investment Program
CTF Common Technical Framework
CTIS 1 - Combat Terrain Information System
2 - Command Tactical Information System
CTLS Concurrent Theater Level Simulation
CTOS Convergent Technologies Operating Systems
CUTM Computer Understandable Terrain Model
CVAT Combat Vehical Appended Trainer
CVF Compressed Volume File
CVGA Color Video Graphics Array
CVIT Combat Vehicle Institutional Trainer
CVSA Combat Vehicle Simulation Architecture
CVTS Combat Vehicle Training System
CWASAR Cruise Weapon Analysis Simulation and Research
CWICS CTAPS Wargame Interface Control
CWM Composite Warfare Model
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D/A digital-to-analog
DAB Defense Acquisition Board
DACS 1 - Data and Analysis Center for Software
2 - Digital Access and Cross-Connect System
DAd Data Administrator
DAdm Data Administration
DADS Dynamic Analysis and Design System
DAE Defense Acquisition Executive
DAES Defense Acquisition Executive Summary
DAG 1 - Data Analysis Group
2 - Data Authentication Group
DAI Distributed Artificial Intelligence
DAISY Defense Automated Information System
DAMIS Defense Analysis and Management Information System
DAP 1 - Data Access Protocol
2 - Data Administration Program
3 - Directory Access Protocol
DAPG Data Analysis Programming Group
DAPM 1 - Data Administration Program Manager
2 - Domain Analysis Process Model
DAPMO Data Administration Program Management Office
DAPS Data Acquisition and Processing System
DARIC Defense Automation Resources Information Center
DARMP Defense Automation Resources Management Program
DARPA Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
DASD 1 - Direct Access Storage Device
2 - Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
DASD(IM) Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Information Management
DASP Data Administration Strategic Plan
DASS Digital Acoustic Sensor Simulator
DATS Data Automated Tower Simulator
DAU Data Acquisition Unit
DAWN Defense Attache Worldwide Network
db Decibel
DB Database
DBA 1 - Design-based Analysis
2 - Dominant Battlespace Awareness
DBAd Data Base Administrator
DBAdm Data Base Administration
DBD Data Base Document
DBK Dominant Battlespace Knowledge
DBMS Data Base Management System
DBOF Defense Business Operations Fund
DCA 1 - Data Collection and Analysis
2 - Defense Communications Agency (now DISA)
DCAC Digital Concepts Analysis Center
DCE Distributed Computing Environment
DCI 1 - Data Communication Interface
2 - Director for Central Intelligence
DCID Director for Central Intelligence Directive
DCN Defense Communications Network
DCP 1 - Decision Coordinating Paper
2 - Distributed Collaborative Planning
DCPDS Defense Civilian Personnel Data System
DCPS Data Communications Protocol Standards
DCT 1 - Desktop Computer Terminal
2 - Digital Communication Terminal
DCTN Defense Commercial Telephone Network
DCW Digital Chart of the World
DD/DS Data Dictionary/Directory System
DDA Domain Defined Attribute
DDARS Distributed Data Archive and Retrieval System
DDBMS Distributed Database Management System
DDDS Defense Data Directory System
DDI Director of Defense Information
DDL Data Definition Language
DDM Distributed Data Management
DDN Defense Data Network
DDR DoD Data Repository
DDR&E Director of Defense Research and Engineering
DDS 1 - Digital Data Service
2 - Direct Digital Synthesizer
3 - Distributed Data System
4 - Distributed Defense Simulation
DDSS Distributed Defense Simulation System
DE Data Engineering
DEA Data Exchange Agreement
DECA Digital Electronic Control Assembly
DED Data Extraction Device
DEEM Dynamic Environmental Effects Model
DEF Data Exchange Format
DELTA Data Element Tool-Based Analysis
DEM Digital Elevation Model
DES 1 - Data Encryption Standard
2 - Digital Encryption Standard
DESCEM Dynamic Electromagnetic Systems Combat Effectiveness Model
DESP Data Element Standardization Program
DET Dynamic Environment and Terrain
DEWCOM Divisional Electronic Warfare Combat Model
DEXES Deployable Exercise System
DFAD Digital Features Analysis Data
DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
DFMS Data File Management System
DFOM Derived Federation Object Model
DFSAM Direct Fire Stand-Alone Model
DGCC Defense Information Systems Agency Global Control Center
DGDEM Dynamic Generalized Digital Environmental Model
DGIS Direct Graphics Interface Standard
DGIWG Digital Geographic Information Working Group
DGSA Defense Goal Security Architecture
DGTS Dynamic Ground Target Simulator
DHIS Distributed Heterogeneous Information Systems
DI 1 - Date Integrity
2 - Dismounted Infantry
DIAL Distributed Intelligent Architecture for Logistics
DIB 1 - Defense Information Base
2 - Directory Information Base
DICE 1 - DARPA Initiative for Concurrent Engineering
2 - Distributed Interactive C3I Effectiveness Simulation Project
DID 1 - Data Item Description
DID 2 - Digital Interface Device
DIDHS Deployed Intelligence Data Handling System
DIDOP Digital Image Data Output Product
DIF Data Interchange Format
DIGEST Digital Geographic Information Exchange Standard
DII Defense Information Infrastructure
DIICC Defense Information Infrastructure Control Concept
DIM Director of Information Management
DIME Digital Integrated Modeling Environment
DIRSP Dynamic Infrared Scene Projector
DIS 1 - Defense Information System
2 - Distributed Interactive Simulations
DISA Defense Information Systems Agency
DISA/CI Defense Information Systems Agency/Center for Information
DISA-IS DISA Information System
DISANet DISA Information Network
DISC Defense Information System Council
DISC4 Director of Information Systems Command, Control, Communications, and Computers
DISN Defense Information Systems Network
DISP Directory Information Shadowing Protocol
DISS Distributed Interactive Simulation and Stimulation
DISSIT Distributed Interactive Simulation Synthesis with Interactive Television
DISSP Defense Information System Security Program
DIST Defense Integration Support Tool
DISTAR Distributed Interactive Simulation Technologies in
After Action Review
DIST-EAGLE Distributed Interactive System for Eagle
DITPRO Defense Information Technical Procurement Office
DIVE Dismounted Infantry in a Virtual Environment
DKP Distributed Knowledge Processing
DL 1 - Data Link
2 - Distance Learning
DLI Data Link Interface
DLMS Digital Land Mass System
DLPS Data Links Processor System
DMAP Data Management and Analysis Plan
DMD Digital Message Device
DME 1 - Distributed Management Environment
2 - Distance Measuring Equipment
DMF Data Management Facility
DMG Digital Map Generator
DMGMP Data Base Generation/Modification Program
DMS 1 - Defense Message System
2 - Digital Modeling and Simulation
3 - Distributed Models and Simulations
DMSCC Defense Modeling and Simulation Coordination Center
DMSI Defense Modeling and Simulation Initiative
DMSIS Defense Modeling and Simulation Information System
DMSO Defense Modeling and Simulation Office
DMSP Defense Message System Program
DMSTTIAC Defense Modeling, Simulation, and Tactical Technology Information Analysis Center
DNSIX DoDIIS Network Security for Information Exchange
DNVT Digital Non-Secure Voice Telephone
DoDCSEC DoD Computer Security Evaluation Center
DoDIIS DoD Intelligence Information System
DoDISS DoD Index of Specifications and Standards
DoDMSEA DoD M&S Executive Agent
DOE Distributed Object Environment
DOF Degrees of Freedom
DOIM Directors of Information Management
DOMF Distributed Object Management Facility
DONMSMO Department of the Navy, Modeling and Simulation Managagement Office
DONMSTSG Department of the Navy Modeling and Simulation Technical Support Group
DOORS Demonstration of Dynamic Object Oriented
Requirements System
DOS Disk Operating System
DOT Distributed Object Technologies
DOTBF Digitization of the Battlefield
DOW Day of the Week
DP Data Processing
DPA 1 - Defense Production Act
2 - Demand Protocol Architecture
DPDB Digital Product Data Base
DPI Data Processing Installation
DPPDB Digital Point Positioning Database
DPS Digital Production System
DR 1 - Data Repositories
2 - Dead Reckoning
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory
DRDA Distributed Relational Data Base Architecture
DREN Defense Research and Engineering Network
DRFM Digital RF Memory
DRLMS Digital Radar Landmass Simulator
DRN Data Representation Notation
DRRB Data Requirements Review Board
DRTWG Data and Repositories Technology Working Group
DRU Data Retrieval Unit
DQ Data Quality
DS 1 - Data Security
2 - Digital Signal
3 - Direct Support
DSA 1 - Directory System Agent
2 - Distribution Systems Analyzer
DSAMS Defense Security Assistance Management System
DSB Defense Science Board
DSCS Defense Satellite Communications System
DSE 1 - Data Storage Equipment
2 - Dynamic Synthetic Environments
DSF Display Simulation Facility
DSI Defense Simulation Internet
DSMAC Digital Scene Matching Area Correlator
DSMC Defense Systems Management College
DSN Defense Switching Network [formerly Autovon]
DSP Digital Signal Processing
DSREDS Digital Storage and Retrieval Engineering Data System
DSRS Defense Software Repository System
DSS 1 - Decision Support System
2 - Distribution Standard System
3 - Digital Signature Standard
DSSA Domain-Specific Software Architecture
DSSCS Defense Special Security Communications System
DSSE Developmental Software Support Environment
DSSEP Developmental Software Support Environment Plan
DSU 1 - Data Service Units
2 - Digital Signal Unit
DSVT Digital Secure Voice Terminal
DTAD Digital Terrain Analysis Data
DTAMS Digital Terrain Analysis Mapping System
DTAP Defense Technology Area Plan
DTD Data Transfer Device
DTE/DCE Data Terminal Equipment/Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment
DTED Digital Terrain Elevation Data
DTIC Defense Technical Information Center
DTLOMS Doctrine, Training, Leader Development,
Organization, Materiel and Soldier
DTLS Distributed Theater Level Simulation
DTM 1 - Data Transfer Module
2 - Digital Terrain Matrix
DTMP Data Communications Protocol Standards Technical
Management Plan
DTOP Digital Topographic Data
DTS 1 - Data Terminal Set
2 - Digital Terrain System
DTSE&E Director, Test, Systems Engineering and Evaluation
DVW Dynamic Virtual Worlds
DWS Distributed Wargaming System
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E-MAIL Electronic Mail
E-R Entity-Relationship Model
E2DIS Environmental Effects for Distributed Interactive Simulation
E3 1 - Electromagnetic Environmental Effects
2 - End-To-End Encryption
E3SM Electromagnetic Environmental Effects and Spectrum Management
EA 1 - Environmental Assessment
2 - Evaluation Authority
3 - Evolutionary Acquisition
4 - Executive Agent
EAC Echelon Above Corps
EAD Executive Agent Developer
EADSIM Extended Air Defense Simulation
EADTB Extended Air Defense Test Bed
EAGLE U. S. Army Corps-Division Combat Model
EAROM Electrically Alterable Read Only Memory
EBB Electronic Bulletin Board
EBBS Electronic Bulletin Board System
EBCDIC Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
EBM Entity Based Model
EC/EDI Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange
EC Electronic Combat
ECCM Electronic Counter Countermeasures
ECDES Electronic Combat Digital Evaluation Simulation
ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System
ECESL Electronic Combat Evaluation and Simulation
Laboratory
ECM/EOCM Electronic Countermeasures/Electro-Optical Countermeasures
ECM Electronic Countermeasures
ECSRL Electronic Combat Simulation Research Laboratory
EDECSIM Extended Directed Energy Combat Simulation
EDI 1 - Electronic Data Interchange
2 - Electronic Document Interchange
EDIF Electronic Document Interchange Format
EDIFACT Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce, and Transportation
EDIM Enhanced Diagnostic Inference Model
EDM 1 - Electronic Document Management Program
2 - Engineering Development Model
EDP 1 - Electronic Data Processing
2 - ELINT Data Processor
EEAT Environmental Effects Architecture Toolkit
EEI External Environment Interface
EEM Environmental Event Modeler
EEPROM Electrically Erasable/Programmable Read Only Memory
EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter
EGM Earth Gravity Model
EHP Entity Handover Protocol
EKMS Electronic Key Management System
ELINT Electronic Intelligence
ELIST Enhanced Logistics Intratheater Support Tool
ELMC Electronics Maintenance Company Model
EM Electro-magnetic
EMA Electronic Messaging Association
EMB Extended Memory Block
EMD Engineering and Manufacturing Development
EMIS Environmental Management Information System
EMP Electromagnetic Pulse
EMPRESS EMP Radiation Environment Simulator for Ships
EMPRS Electronic Military Personnel Records System
EMS Engineering Modeling Software
ENIAC Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer
ENSOP Environmental/Nuclear Simulation Oversight Panel
ENWGS Enhanced Naval Warfare Gaming System
EO Electro-Optical
EOB Electronic Order of Battle
EOC End of Conversion
EOD Erasable Optical Disk
EOF End of File
EOI End of Identity
EOJ End of Job
EOSAEL Electro-Optical Systems Atmospheric Effects Library
EOSDIS Earth Observing System Data and Information System
EOSS Electro-Optical Simulation System
EOTDA Electro-Optical Tactical Decision Aids
EPL ELINT Parameter List
EPROM Electronic Programmable Read Only Memory
ERD Entity Relationship Diagram
ERDAS Earth Resources Data Analysis System
ERIM Environmental Research Institute of Michigan
EROM Erasable Read-Only Memory
ERTWG Environmental Representation Technical Working
Group
ESAMS Enhanced Surface-to-Air Missile Simulation
ESC Air Force Electronic Systems Center
ESD Exploitation Support Data
ESDD Earth Science Data Directory
ESDI Enhanced Small Data Interface
ESP External Simulation Protocol
ESPDU Entity State Protocol Data Unit
ESTEL E-2C Simulation Test and Evaluation Laboratory
ETDA Environmental Tactical Decision Aids
EW Electronic Warfare
EWIRD Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogrammable
Database
EWTES Electronic Warfare Threat Environment Simulator
EXCIMS Executive Council for Modeling and Simulation
EXERTAS Exercise Temporal Analysis System
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FADAC Field Artillery Digital Automatic Computer
FAMSIM Family of Simulations (Army term for their approved suite of models)
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation
FAST 1 - Federal Automated System for Travel
2 - Field Assistance in Science and Technology
3 - Framework for Advanced Simulation Technology
FASTALS Force Analysis and Simulation of Theater
Administrative and Logistic Support
FASTC Foreign Aerospace Science and Technology Center
FDAd Functional Data Administrator
FDB Functional Description of the Battlespace
FDC Functional Data Coordinator
FDDI Fiber Digital Data Interface
FDE Force Deployment Estimator
FDM Force Design Model
FEBA Forward Edge of the Battle Area
FECFR Fidelity, Exercise Control, and Feedback
Requirements
FED Federation Execution Date
FEDEP Federation Execution and Development Process
FFRDC Federally Funded Research and Development Center
FI Field Instrumentation
FIFO First In, First Out
FILO First In, Last Out
FIM Functional Information Manager
FIP Federal Information Process
FIPC Federal Information Processing Center
FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards
FIRESTORM Federation of Intelligence, Reconnaissance,
Surveillance and Targeting Operations, and Research
Models
FIRMA Federal Information Resources Management Act
FIRMR Federal Information Resources Management Regulation
FIS Federal Information System
FLAMES Force Level Analysis and Mission Effectiveness System
FLOT Forward Line of Own Troops
FLS Force Level Simulation
FODA Feature-Oriented Domain Analysis
FODDS Fact-Oriented Data Distribution System
FOF Force-on-Force
FOHMD 1 - Fiber-Optic Helmet-Mounted Device
2 - Fiber-Optic Helmet-Mounted Display
FOM Federation Object Model
FON Fiber Optic Network
Force XXI Army program to design and field the 21st Century Army
FORCEGEN Force Generation for Modeling and Simulation
FORCEM 1 - Force Concepts Evaluation Model
2 - Force Evaluation Model
FORCES Force and Organization Cost Estimating System
FORGE Force Evaluation Model Gaming Evaluator
ForMAT Force Management and Analysis Tool
FOV Field Of View
FPDC Federal Procurement Data Center
FPM Force Protection Model
FQT Formal Qualification Testing
FRAM Fleet Requirements Analysis Model
FRED Federation Required Execution Details
FRT Faster than Real Time
FS Flight Simulators
FSCATT Fire Support Combined Arms Tactical Trainer
FSK Frequency Shift-Keying
FSM Finite State Machine
FTAM File Transfer, Access and Management
FTM Fault Tree Mode
FTP File Transfer Protocol
FTS Full Threat Simulator
FTT Field Tactical Trainer
FV Functional Validation
FWG Functional Working Group
FWS Flight and Weapons Simulator
FY Fiscal Year
FYDP Future-Years Defense Plan
G/IDEP Government/Industry Data Exchange Program
G-WARS Ground Wars (Computer simulation model)
GAIS Government Automated Information System
GAMS Generalized Algebraic Modeling System
GASS Generic Acoustic Simulation System
GATERS Ground Air Teleoperated Robotic System
GAWS Graphical Analysis Workstation
GBS 1 - Global Broadcast System
2 - Global Broadcasting System
GCCS Global Command and Control System
GCSS-AF Global Combat Support System - Air Force (formerly BLSM II)
GCDIS Global Change Data and Information System
GCSS Global Command Support System
GDAS Global Deployment Analysis System
GDD/D Global Data Dictionary and Directory
GDDM Graphics Data Display Manager
GDEM Generalized Digital Environmental Model
GDI Graphics Device Interface
GDIP General Defense Intelligence Program
GDMS Global Data Management System
GDSS Global Decision Support System
GENESSIS Generic Scene Simulation Software
GEOLOC Geographic Location
GEOREF Geographic reference
GFE Government Furnished Equipment
GFI Government Furnished Information
GFM Government Furnished Material
GFP Government Furnished Property
GFS Government Furnished Software
GI Geospatial Information
GIAC Graphical Input Aggregate Control
GICOD Good Idea Cutoff Data
GIF 1 - Graphic Imagery Files
2 - Graphics Interchange Format
GII Global Information Infrastructure
GIN Graphics Input
GIS Geographic Information System
GKS Graphical Kernel System
GLM General Linear Model
GMT Greenwich Mean Time
GNMP Government Network Management Profile
GOB Ground Order of Battle
GOCO Government-Owned, Contractor Operated
GOE Government Owned Equipment
GOGO Government Owned, Government Operated
GOSC General Officer Steering Committee
GOSG General Officer Steering Group
GOSIP Government Open System Interconnection Protocol
GOTS Government-Off-the-Shelf
GPS Global Positioning System
GPSS General Purpose Simulation System
GREWMS Global Requirements Estimator for Wartime Medical
Support
GRWSIM Ground Warfare Simulation
GSCC Global Simulation Coordination Center
GSM Global Shared Memory
GSS 1 - Generalized Stimulation Simulation
2 - Ground Station Simulator
GST Greenwich Sidereal Time
GTCT Global Tropical Cyclone Tracks Data Base
GTDB Generic Transformed Data Base
GTE Ground Threat Emitter
GTM Ground Truth Model
GTMV Ground Target Modeling and Validation
GTN Global Transportation Network
GTRI Georgia Tech Research Institute
GTWAPS Global Theater Weather Analysis and Prediction System
GUARDFIST Guard Unit Armory Device Full Crew Interactive Simulation Trainer
GUI Graphical User Interface
GWEF Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility
H/W hardware
HAMPS Host AUTODIN Message Processing System
HAP Host Access Protocol
HBR 1 - Human Behavior Representation
2 - House Budget Resolution
HBTWG Human Behavior Technology Working Group
HBV Human Behavior Variables
HCI 1 - Human Computer Interaction
2 - Human Computer Interface
HD 1 - Hard Disk
2 - High Density
HDF Hierarchical Data Format
HDL Harry Diamond Laboratories
HDLC High-level Data Link Control Protocol
HDR High-Data-Rate
HDS High Definition Systems
HDTV High Definition Television
HDU Helmet Display Unit
HEFS Hierarchical Environmental Feature Structure
HELIPAC Helicopter Piloted Air Combat Model
HERO Heuristic Route Organization
HES Hostile Environment Simulator
HET HARPOON Embedded Trainer
HF-ATSS High Fidelity Acoustic Time Series Simulator
HFE Human Factors Engineering
HFEA 1 - Human Factors Engineering Analysis
2 - Human Factors Engineering Assessment
HITL Human-in-the-Loop
HLA High-Level Architecture
HMD Helmet Mounted Display
HMI Human-Machine Interface
HMMRSS Helmet-Mounted Mission Rehearsal Simulation System
HMS Helmet Mounted Sight
HMS/DS Helmet Mounted Sight/Display System
HMU Helmet Mounted Unit
HOL High Order Language
HOM Higher Order Model
HOTMAC High Order Turbulence Model for Atmospheric Circulations
HPC High Performance Computer
HPCC High Performance Computing and Communications
HPCCIT High Performance Computing, Communications, and Information Technology
HPCMP High Performance Computing Modernization Program
HPMWAM High Power Microwave Weapon Assessment Model
HPPI High Performance Parallel Interface
HRCP High Resolution Cloud Prognosis Model
HRIS Human Resource Information System
HS High Speed
HSC Air Force Human Systems Center
HSDC High Speed Digital Chart
HSI 1 - Human Systems Integration
2 - High Speed Serial Interface
HTML Hyper Text Mark-Up Language
HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
HTU Handheld Thermal Unit
HUMINT Human Intelligence
HW/SWIL Hardware/Software-In-The-Loop
HWIL Hardware-in-the-Loop
HYTIME Hypermedia/Time-Based Structuring Language
I/DBTWG Information/Database Technology Working Group
I/ITSEC Interservice Industry Training Systems and Education Conference
IO 1 - Information Operations
2 - Input/Output
I&M Improvement and Modernization
I-TES I-Band Threat Environment Simulator
I3 Intelligent Integration of Information
IAC Information Analysis Center
IADS Integrated Air Defense System
IAS Intelligence Analysis System
IC 1 - Individual Combatant
2 - Image Computer
3 - Integrated Circuit
ICA Integrated Communications Architecture
ICASE Integrated Computer Aided Software Engineering
ICATT Intelligent Computer Assisted Training Testbed
ICC Integrated Control Center
ICCOG Intelligence Community Coordination Group
ICD Interface Control Document
ICDB Integrated Communications Database
I-CLCGF-CBS Integrated CLCGF Combat Battle Simulation
ICM Intelligence Correlation Model
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
ICOC Integrated Combat Operations Center
ICOM Input, Control, Output, and Mechanism
ICW Interactive Courseware
IDB Integrated Database
IDBEF Integrated Database Extract Format
IDBTF Integrated Database Transaction Format
IDEA Integrated Design/Engineering Aide
IDEEAS Interactive Distributed Early Entry Analysis Simulation
IDEF Integration Definition
IDEF1X Integration Definition Language for Information Modeling
IDEF0 Integration Definition for Function Modeling
IDHS Intelligence Data Handling System
IDIQ Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity
IDL 1 - Interface Definition Language
2 - Interface Design Language
IDM Improved Data Modem
IDP Initial Domain Part
IDRL Integrated Data Requirements List
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
IEWTPT Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Tactical Proficiency Trainer
IFIP International Federation of Information Processing
IFM Ionospheric Forecast Model
IFOR Intelligent Forces
IG Image Generator
IGES Initial Graphics Exchange Standard
IGOSS Industry/Government Open System Specification
IHADSS Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System
IIS Intelligence Information System
IM Information Management
IMA Information Mission Area
IMB Interoperability Management Board
IMD Information Management Directorate
IMDS Integrated Maintenance Data System
IMINT Imagery Intelligence
IMIT Interoperability Management Information Tool
IMP Information Management Plan
IMR Information Management Representative
IMS Information Management System
INCA Intelligence Communications Architecture
INCOMMS Individual Combatant Modeling and Simulation
INFORMS Institute for Operations Research and Management
Science
INFOSEC Information Security
INMS Integrated Network Management System
INST Information Standards and Technology Standardization
INX Information Exchange
IOC 1 - Initial Operational Capability
2 - Industrial Operations Command (Army)
IODA Information Oriented Decision Architecture
IOT&E Initial Operational Test and Evaluation
IP 1 - Image Processor
2 - Information Processor
3 - Internet Protocol
IPB Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield
IPC Information Policy Council
IPM Interpersonal Messaging
IPMS Interpersonal Messaging System
IPPD Integrated Product and Process Development
IPPM Integrated Product Process Model
IPR In-process Review
IPS Illustrative Planning Scenarios
IPT Integrated Product Team (See also OIPT)
IPTL Integrated Priority Target List
IR&D Independent Research and Development
IRDS Information Resource Dictionary System
IREM Integrated Research, Evaluation, and System Analysis Model
IRIAC Infrared Information Analysis Center
IRIAM Integrated Radar and Infrared Analysis and Modeling
IRIG Inter-Range Instrumentation Group
IRIS Internetted Range Interactive Simulations
IRM Information Resource Management
IS 1 - Information System
2 - International Standardization
3 - Interface Specification
4 -International Staff (NATO)
ISA 1 - Integrated Support Activity
2 - Information System Architecture
3 - Industry Standard Architecture
ISATS Information System ADP Tracking System
ISC U.S. Army Information Systems Command
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
ISEE Integrated Software Engineering Environment
ISEM Integrated Space Environmental Model
ISG Industry Steering Group
ISGMS Industry Steering Group on Modeling and Simulation
ISLE Integrated Simulation Language Environment
ISM Industrial, Scientific, and Medical
ISMC Imagery Standards Management Committee
ISMT Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer
ISO International Standardization Organization
ISR Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
ISS Interactive Survivabiliy Simulation (Army aviation manned simulator/tester)
ISSAA Information Systems Selection and Acquisition Agency
ISSC Information Systems Software Center
ISSM Information Systems Security Manager
ISSO Information System Security Officer
ISSPM Information Systems Security Program
IST 1 - Infantry Squad Trainer (marksmanship trainer)
2 - Institute for Simulation and Training
IT Information Technology
ITAM Interdiction Tanker Analysis Model
ITD 1 - Interim Terrain Data
2 - Interim Terrain Database
ITDN Integrated Tactical Data Network
ITEC International Training Equipment Conference
ITEM Integrated Theater Engagement Model
ITEMM Integrated Terrain-Environment-Multipath Model
ITEMS Interactive Tactical Environment Management System
ITMRA Information Technology Management Reform Act
ITN Identification Tasking and Networking
ITPB Information Technology Policy Board
ITRI Information Technology Reuse Initiative
ITRUS Information Technology Reuse
ITS 1 - Individual Training Standards
2 - Intelligent Tutoring System
ITSDN Integrated Tactical/Strategic Data Network
ITSPO Information Technology Standards Program Office
ITTS Instrumentation Targets and Threat Simulators
ITU Information Transport Utility
ITV Interactive Television
ITVGS Interactive Television Generic Server
IUSS Integrated Unit Simulation System
IV&V Independent Verification and Validation
IVEPSS Immersive Virtual Environment Prototyping Simulation System
IVIS Inter-Vehicular Information System
IW Information Warfare
IWG Interface Working Group
IWSDB Integrated Weapon Systems Data Base
IWSS Interactive Weapon System Simulation
J-SPACES Joint Space Combat Environment Simulation
JAC Joint Analysis Center
JACG Joint Aeronautical Commanders Group
JACTS Joint Aircrew Combat Training System
JADS Joint Advanced Distributed Simulation
JADS-I Joint Advanced Distributed Simulation-Improved
JADS/JFS Joint Advanced Distributed Simulation Joint Feasibility Study
JAFLME Joint Automated Field Logistics Model for Employment
JAMC Joint Amphibious Mine Countermeasure
JAMIP Joint Analytic Model Improvement Program
JAMP Joint Analytic Model Program
JANNAF Joint Army, Navy, NASA, Air Force
JANUS A series of land combat models with some limited air and naval operations. Primarily sponsored by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and TRADOC
JANUS App JANUS Applique
JAWS Joint Analytic Warfare Systems
JCALS Joint Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistics Support
JCATS Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation
JCCAS Joint Command and Control Attack Simulation
JCCC Joint Communications Control Center
JCCD Joint Camouflage, Concealment and Deception
JC2WC Joint Command and Control Warfare Center (formerly
JEWC)
JCG Joint Commanders Group
JCG(T&E) Joint Commanders Group (Test and Evaluation)
JCM Joint Conflict Model
JCMO Joint CALS Management Organization
JCOS Joint Countermine Operational Simulation
JCS Joint Chiefs of Staff
JCSE 1 - Joint Command Support Element
2 - Joint Communications Support Element
JDA 1 - Japan Defense Agency
2 - Joint Duty Assignment
JDAL Joint Duty Assignment List
JDBE Joint Data Base Elements
JDC Joint Doctrine Center (integrated in the JWFC)
JDISS Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System
JDL Joint Director of Laboratories
JDS Joint Data Support
JDSS Joint Decision Support System
JEAP Joint Electronic Analysis Program
JECEWSI Joint Electronic Combat Electronic Warfare Simulation
JEDMICS Joint Engineering Data Management Information and Control System (formerly EDMIS)
JECG Joint Exercise Control Group
JEL Joint Electronic Library
JEPES Joint Engineering Planning and Execution System
JESS Joint Exercise Support System
JETTA Joint Environment for Testing, Training, and
Analysis
JEWC Joint Electronic Warfare Center (outdated - see JC2WC)
JFACC Joint Force Air Component Commander
JFAST Joint Flow and Analysis System for Transportation
JHU Johns Hopkins University
JHU/APL Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Lab
JIC Joint Intelligence Center
JICM 1 - Joint Integrated Contingency Model
2 - Joint Intelligence Collection Module
JIEO Joint Interoperability and Engineering Organization
JIMASS Joint Intelligence Modeling and Simulation System
JINTACCS Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control System
JIPTL Joint Integrated Prioritized Target List
JITC Joint Integration Test Command
JITF Joint Integration Test Facility
JLASS Joint Land, Aerospace, and Sea Simulation
JLC Joint Logistics Commanders
JLOG JTF Logistics Management Information System
JLOTS Joint Logistics Over the Shore
JM&S Joint Modeling and Simulation
JMASS Joint Modeling and Simulation System
JMCIS Joint Maritime Command Information System
JMEM Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manual
JMETL Joint Mission Essential Task Lists
JMSEP Joint Modeling and Simulation Executive Panel
JMSIP Joint Modeling and Simulation Integration Program
JMSRG Joint Modeling and Simulation Requirements Group
JMSWG Joint Multi-TADIL Standards Working Group
JNETS Joint Network Simulation
JOISIM Joint Operations Information Simulation
JOPES Joint Operation Planning and Execution System
JOTS-VIDS Joint Operations and Tactical System - Visually Integrated Data System
JOVE Joint Operations Visualization Environment
JPATS Joint Primary Aircraft Training System
JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory
JPO Joint Program Office
JPSD Joint Precision Strike Demonstration
JRISS Joint Recruiting Information Support System
JRMB Joint Requirements and Management Board
JROC Joint Requirements Oversight Council
JRTC Joint Readiness Training Center
JSAN Joint Staff Automation of the Nineties
JSEAD Joint Suppression of Enemy Air Defense
JSEM Joint Service Endgame Model
JSF Joint Strike Fighter
JSIMS Joint Simulation System
JSIP Joint Services Imagery Processing System
JSMMPG Joint Services Medical Modeling and Planning Group
JSOR Joint Service Operational Requirement
JSOW Joint Stand-Off Weapon
JSP Joint Service Program
JSPS Joint Strategic Planning System
JSRB Joint Software Review Board
JSS Joint STARS Simulator
JSSA Joint Stealth Strike Aircraft
JSTARS Joint Surveillance & Target Attack Radar System
JSTASL Joint Scenario Tool Architecture and Script Language
JSTE Joint Services Training Exercise
JT&E Joint Test and Evaluation
JTAGS Joint Tactical Ground Station
JTAMS Joint Tactical Missile Signatures
JTASC Joint Training, Analysis and Simulation Center
JTAV Joint Total Asset Visibility System
JTC 1 - Joint Technical Committee
2 - Joint Training Confederation
JTC3A Joint Tactical Command, Control and Communications
Agency
JTCTS Joint Tactical Combat Training System
JTF Joint Task Force
JTFS Joint Task Force Simulation
JTIDS Joint Tactical Information Distribution System
JTLS Joint Theater Level Simulation
JTMP Joint Training Master Plan
JTP Joint Training Program
JTS 1 - Joint Tactical Simulation
2 - Joint Training System
JTSP Joint Training Simulation Plan
JTSSG Joint Telecommunications Standards Steering Group
JTWSG Joint Theater of War Scenario Generator
JUDI Joint Universal Data Interpreter
JULLS Joint Universal Lessons Learned System
JUSTIS Joint Uniform Services Technical Information System
JVIDS Joint Visually Integrated Display System
JVL Joint Virtual Laboratory
JWAC Joint Warfare Analysis Center
JWARS Joint Warfare System
JWCA Joint Warfighting Capability Assessment
JWFC Joint Warfighting Center
JWICS Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System
JWID Joint Warrior Interoperability Demonstration
JWSOL Joint Warfare Simulation Object Library
JWSTP Joint Warfighting Science and Technology Plan
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KA Knowledge Acquisition
KASC Korean Air Simulaiton Center
KBE Knowledge Based Extraction
KBI Knowledge-Based Information
KBLPS Knowledge Based Logistics Planning Shell
kbps Kilobits per second
KBS Knowledge Based System
KBSC Korean Battle Simulation Center
KDEC Kinetic Energy Weapons Digital Emulation Center
KDR Kill/Detection Ratio
KE Knowledge Engineering
KHILS Kinetic Kill Vehicle HITL Simulator
kHz Kilohertz
KI Knowledge Integration
KIPPL Key Intelligence Programs Priority List
KNACK Knowledge Acquisition Kernel
KOPS Thousands of Operations Per Second
KPP Key Performance Parameters
KRS Knowledge Retrieval System
KSS Knowledge Support System
KWIC Key Word in Context
KWOC Key Word out of Context
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LAD Logistics Anchor Desk
LAM Louisiana Maneuvers
LAN Local Area Network
LANACS Local Area Network Asynchronous Connection Server
LAPM Link Access Procedure for Modems
LASER Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of
Radiation
LAT Local Access Terminal
LATS Low Altitude Threat Simulator
LAU LAN Access Unit
LAWN Local Area Wireless Network
LB/TS Large Blast/Thermal Simulator
LBJS Littoral Battlespace Joint Service
LBTS Lower Bound on the Time Stamp
LCC Life Cycle Cost
LCCE Life Cycle Cost Estimate
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LCM 1 - Life Cycle Management
2 - Life Cycle Model
LCSEC Life Cycle Software Engineering Center
LCSS Life Cycle Software Support
LCSSA Life Cycle Software Support Activity
LCSSE Life Cycle Software Support Environment
LCU 1 - Laptop Computer Unit
2 - Last Cluster Used
3 - Lightweight Computer Unit
LDM 1 - Logical Data Model
2 - Long Distance Modem
LDR Low-Data-Rate
LEC Local Exchange Carrier
LED Light-Emitting Diode
LEE Leading Edge Environment
LEEGCCS Leading Edge Environment for the Global Command and Control System
LEM Language Extension Module
LFU Least Frequently Used
LHN Long-Haul Network
LIFO Last In, First Out
LIVID Language Identification and Voice Identification
LLNL Lawrence-Livermore National Laboratory
LNE Local Network Element
LOC 1 - Lines of Code
2 - Lines of Communication
LOCAASS Low-Cost Anti-Armor Submunition Simulation
LOCIS Library of Congress Information System
LOD Level of Detail
LOE Level of Effort
LoF Loss Of Function
LoF (P) Loss of Function for Personnel
LOGAIS Logistics Automated Information System
LOGGEN Logistics Plan Generator
LOGSAFE Logistics Sustainability Analysis and Feasibility
Estimator
LOGSIM Logistics Simulation
LOTS Logistics Over The Shore
LOTSSIM Logistics Over The Shore Simulation
LP Linear Programming
LPM Lines Per Minute
LRC Learning Resource Center
LRI Line Replacement Item
LRIP Low-Rate Initial Production
LRM Language reference Manual
LRN Local Range Network
LRU Line Replaceable Unit
LSA Logistics System Analysis
LSB Least Significant Bit
LSC Least Significant Character
LSE Local Subscriber Environment
LSTF Life Sciences Test Facility
LWTB Land Warrior Testbed
LWTC Littoral Warfare Training Complex
M&S Modeling and Simulation
m.r.a. model range of accuracy
M2DBMS Multi-Model, Multi-Lingual Data Base Management
System
MACATAK Maintenance Capbilities Attack Model
MACH Model of Atmospheric Chemical Hazards
MACIPS Military Airlift Command Information Processing System
MACS Mutually Agreeable Commercial Software
MAD Message Address Directory
MAHCA Multiple Agent Hybrid Control Architecture
MAIS 1 - Major Automated Information System
2 - Mobile Automated Instrumentation Suite
MAISRC Major Automated Information System Review Council
MAMO Maintenance Model
MARISIM Maritime Simulation
MASC Modeling Analysis and Simulation Center (U.S. Air Force)
MASDA Model and Simulation Decision Aid
MASE Message Administration Service Element
MASINT Measurement and Signature Intelligence
MBE Multi-Band Emitter
MBO Management By Objectives
Mbps Megabits per second
MC4 Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care
MC&G Mapping, Charting and Geodesy
MCAD Mechanical Computer Aided Design
MCB Memory Control Block
MCCR Mission Critical Computer Resources
MCEB Military Communications-Electronic Board
MCGA Multicast Group Agent
MCMSMO Marine Corps Modeling and Simulation Management Office
MCMSWG Marine Corps Modeling and Simulation Working Group
MCS Message Conversion System
MCTL Militarily Critical Technology List
MCTSSA Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity
MDA Milestone Decision Authority
MDAd MAJCOM Data Administrator
MDAP Major Defense Acquisition Program
MDDC Missile Defense Data Center
MDR Medium-Data-Rate
MDS Meteorological Data System
MDSE Message Delivery Service Element
MDT Message Distribution Terminal
MDT2 Multi-Service Distributed Training Testbed
MEL 1 - Master Environmental Library
2 - Master Events List
MERIT Model Evaluation Requirements Integration Tool
METL Mission Essential Task List
METS Mobile Electronic Threat Simulator
METT-T Mission, Enemy, Troops, Terrain, and Time
MFG Multi-Function Gateway
MFIP Multi-Function Interoperability Processor
MFS Manned Flight Simulator
MGED Multidevice Graphics Editor
MGRS Military Grid reference System
MHS Message Handling System
MHz MegaHertz
MIB Management Information Base
MICRO-SAINT Task network simulation language
MICSS Marine Corps Individual Combatant Simulator System
MIDAS Model for Intertheater Deployment by Air and Sea
MIDS Multifunction Information Distribution System
MIDS-LVT Multi-Functional Information Distribution System - Low Voltage Terminal
MIIDS/IDB Military Integrated Intelligence Data
System/Integrated Database
MIL Man-in-the-loop
MILES Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System
MILNET Military network
MIMD 1 - Multiple-Input, Multiple Data
2 - Multiple-Instruction, Multiple-Data
MIME Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension
MINX Multimedia Information Exchange Network
MIPR 1 - Military Interagency Procurement Requisition
2 - Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request
MIPS Millions of Instructions Per Second
MIS Management Information System
MISD Management Information Systems Directorate
MISMA US Army Model Improvement and Study Management Agency
MISSI Multi-level Information System Security Initiative
MIST Multiple Input Sensor Terminal
MIT 1 - Management Information Tree
2 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MITL Man-In-The-Loop
ML Machine Language
MLS Multi-Level Security
MM Multi-Media
MMHS Military Message Handling System
MMI Man-Machine Interface
MMS Multilevel Mail Server
MMU 1 - Mass Memory Unit
2 - Memory Management Unit
MMW Millimeter Wave
MMWPROP Millimeter Wave Propagation Prediction Model
MNC 1 - Major NATO Command (NATO)
2 - Major NATO Commander (NATO)
MNOI Messages Not Of Interest
MNS Mission Needs Statement
MOBA Military Operations in Built-Up Areas
MOBACS Military Operations in Built-Up Areas Combat Simulation
MOBCEM Mobilization Capabilities Evaluation Model
MOBSAM Mobilization Station Assessment Model
MODAS Modular Ocean Data Assimilation System
ModSAF Modular Semi-Automated Forces
MOE Measure of Effectiveness
MOHLL Machine Oriented High Level Language
MOM Measure of Merit (MOMs encompass MOEs, MOOs, and MOPs)
MOO Measure of Outcome
MOOTW Military Operations Other Than War
MOP Measure of Performance
MORIMOC More Operational Realism in Modeling of Combat
MORS Military Operations Research Society
MOSAIC 1 - Modeling System for Advanced Investigation of
2 - MOdels and Simulations: Army Integrated Catalog
MOSART Moderate Spectral Atmospheric Radiance and
Transmittance Code
MOUT Military Operations in Urban Terrain
MPC Micro Portable Computer
MPD Message Preparation Directory
MPDU Message Protocol Data Unit
MPF Maritime Prepositioned Force
MPN MSE Packet Network
MRCI Modular Reconfigurable C4I Interface
MRM Medical Regulating Model
MRSE Message Retrieval Service Element
MS 1 - Message Store
2 - Milestone
MS&A Modeling, Simulation and Analysis
MSAS Military Simulation Assessment System
MSC 1 - Major Subordinate Command (NATO)
2 - Major Subordinate Commander (NATO)
MSCC Modeling and Simulation Coordination Center (now MSOSA)
MSCCTF Modeling and Simulation Coordination Center Task Force
MSD Mass Storage Device
MSDDB Master Seafloor Digital Data Base
MSDOS Microsoft Disk Operating System
MSDS 1 - Master Simulation Data System
2 - Mission Scenario Data System MSE 1 - Mobile Subscriber Equipment
2 - Multiple Simulation Exercise
MSEA Modeling and Simulation Executive Agent
MSEL Master Scenario Events List
MSI Multi-Spectral Imagery
MSIC-CLUTTER Missile-Space and Intelligence Center-CLUTTER Model
MSIP Modeling and Simulation Investment Plan
MSIS M&S Information System
MSL Mean Sea Level
MSMP Modeling and Simulation Master Plan
MSOSA M&S Operational Support Activity (formerly MSCC)
MSP Message Security Protocol
MSR Missile Simulation Round
MSRR Modeling and Simulation Resource Repository
MSS Millimeter Simulation System
MSSE Message Submission Service Element
MSWG Modeling and Simulation Working Group
MT Message Transfer
MTA Message Transfer Agent
MTADME Military Thinking and Decision Making Exercises
MTDS Marine Corps Tactical Data System
MTF 1 - Message Text Format
2 - Message Transfer Format
3 - Modulation Transfer Function
MTM Model-Test-Model
MTOPS Millions of Theoretical Operations Per Second
MTS 1 - Message Transfer System
2 - Moving Target Simulator
MTW Major Theater War
MTWS MAGTF Tactical Warfare Simulation
MUSE Multiple UAV Simulation Environment
MUTES Multiple Threat Emitter Systems
MWARS Maneuver-Warfare Analytical Research System
MWTB Mounted Warfare Testbed
NABEM II Naval Air Battle Evaluation Model II
NADM-V NORAD Air Defense Model - Visual
NAIC National Air Intelligence Center
NALCOMIS Naval Aviation Logistics Command Information System
NAM Network Assessment Model
NARDAC Navy Regional Data Automation Center
NAS National Academy of Sciences
NASI NetWare Asynchronous Services Interface
NASM National Air and Space (Warfare) Model
NASNET Naval Aviation Simulator Network Training
NATSIM National Simulation System
NAU Network Addressable Unit
NBS National Bureau of Standards (now NIST)
NCA National Command Authorities
NCARAI Navy Center for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence
NCC Network Control Center
NCDC National Climatic Data Center
NCS 1 - National Communications System
2 - Network Computing System
3 - Network Control Station
NCSA National Center for Super-computing Applications
NCSC National Computer Security Center
NCSL National Computer System Laboratory
NDL Network Data Language
NERF Naval Emitter reference File
NES Network Encryption System
NESDIS National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service
NESSE 1 - Near Earth Simulated Space Environment
2 - Near Earth Space Synthetic Environment
NET 1 - Network Entity Title
2 - New Equipment Training
3 - Not Earlier Than
NETT New Equipment Training Team
NETWARS Network Warfare Simulation
NFS Network File Server
NGCR Next Generation Computer Resources
NIC Network Information Center
NIDR Network Information Discover and Retrieval
NII National Information Infrastructure
NIMA National Imagery and Mapping Agency (formerly DMA)
NIPRNET Non-secure Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network
NIR Network Information Retrieval
NISO National Information Standards Organization
NISP National Individual Security Program
NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology
NITC National Information Technology Center
NITES 1 - Naval Integrated Tactical Environmental System
2 - Navy Integrated Tactical Environment Subsystem
NITF 1 - National Imagery Test Facility
2 - National Imagery Transmission Format
NLSP Network Layer Security Protocol
NLT Not Later Than
NMS Network Management System
NODC National Oceanographic Data Center
NODDS Navy Oceanographic Data Distribution System
NOGAPS Navy Operational Global Atmospheric Prediction System
NORAPS Naval Operational Regional Atmospheric Predictions System
NOS Network Operating System
NOVAM Navy Oceanic Vertical Aerosol Model
NREN National Research and Education Network
NR