Presents over 10,000 defence-related acronyms and abbreviations, giving a brief description for each entry and, where appropriate, country of origin. Appendices cover areas including officer ranks for NATO countries, conversion factors and the international phonetic alphabet.

Features a collection of acronyms used in the defense industry, compiled by Jane's Information Group Ltd., which has offices in Europe, North America, and Asia. Links to other related Web sites and the home page of Jane's. Highlights acronyms such as air mobility command (AMC), attack operations (AO), Army order (AO), forward area air defense (FAAD), and firs aid mechanical transport outfit (FAMTO).

Glossary of more than 20,000 defense acronyms and abbreviations.

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