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Abbreviations

Quick reference for the abbreviations, acronyms, and unit symbols used throughout the compendium. Linked entries point to the page where the term is defined or used in detail.

  • 2-PAM - Pralidoxime (nerve-agent antidote). See Medical.
  • AC - Armor Class. See Armor.
  • ACH - Advanced Combat Helmet. See Armor: Helmets.
  • ACP - Automatic Colt Pistol (cartridge family, e.g. .45 ACP). See Pistols.
  • APRS - Automatic Packet Reporting System. See Comms.
  • APT - Advanced Persistent Threat.
  • AR - Assault Rifle. See Assault Rifles.
  • AVS - Adaptive Vest System. See Armor.
  • BAS - Battalion Aid Station (advanced equipment access). See Combat Medic.
  • BMG - Browning Machine Gun (e.g. .50 BMG). See Machine Guns.
  • BVM - Bag-Valve Mask. See Medical.
  • C4 - Composition 4 (plastic explosive). See Demolitions.
  • CANA - Convulsant Antidote, Nerve Agent (diazepam auto-injector). See Medical.
  • CAT - Combat Application Tourniquet. See Medical.
  • CBRN - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear. See Medical.
  • CHA - Charisma. See Attributes.
  • cm - Centimeter.
  • CON - Constitution. See Attributes.
  • COTS - Commercial Off-The-Shelf. See Drones.
  • CQB - Close Quarters Battle. See Martial Weapon Programs.
  • CQC - Close Quarter Combat (weapon property). See Weapon Properties.
  • CS - Tear gas (2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile). See Saving Throws.
  • CSAR - Combat Search and Rescue.
  • CSI - Crime Scene Investigation.
  • D&D - Dungeons & Dragons.
  • DAPS - Deltoid/Axillary Protective System. See Armor: Add-on Soft Armor.
  • DC - Difficulty Class. See Ability Checks.
  • DEX - Dexterity. See Attributes.
  • DMR - Designated Marksman Rifle. See Semi-Auto Rifles.
  • DOPE - Data On Previous Engagements (marksman's data book). See Gear.
  • DR - Damage Reduction. See Damage Types.
  • ECWCS - Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System. See Clothing.
  • EKG - Electrocardiogram. See Medical.
  • EOD - Explosive Ordnance Disposal. See Demolitions Specialist.
  • ESAPI - Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (plate). See Armor: Plates.
  • ET - Endotracheal (airway). See Medical.
  • FMJ - Full Metal Jacket (ammunition type). See Armor: Stopping Power.
  • FOV - Field of View. See Optics.
  • FRS - Family Radio Service. See Comms.
  • ft - Feet. See Movement.
  • FUBAR - Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition (weapon malfunction). See Weapon Properties.
  • GPMG - General Purpose Machine Gun. See Machine Guns.
  • GPS - Global Positioning System. See Field Kit.
  • gr - Grain (bullet mass).
  • HF - High Frequency (radio band). See Comms.
  • HMG - Heavy Machine Gun. See Machine Guns.
  • HP - Hit Points. See Hit Points.
  • hr - Hour.
  • HVT - High-Value Target.
  • ICS - Industrial Control Systems.
  • IED - Improvised Explosive Device.
  • IFAK - Individual First Aid Kit. See Medical.
  • IFF - Identification Friend or Foe.
  • in - Inch.
  • INT - Intelligence. See Attributes.
  • IR - Infrared. See Optics.
  • IV - Intravenous. See Medical.
  • JPC - Jumpable Plate Carrier. See Armor.
  • JTAC - Joint Tactical Air Controller.
  • JTRS - Joint Tactical Radio System. See Comms.
  • kg - Kilogram. See Encumbrance.
  • KI - Potassium Iodide. See Medical.
  • lb - Pound. See Encumbrance.
  • LBS - Load-Bearing System (vest/rig).
  • LMG - Light Machine Gun. See Machine Guns.
  • LoRa - Long Range (mesh radio protocol). See Comms.
  • LSW - Light Support Weapon. See Machine Guns.
  • m - Meter.
  • MAG - Magazine (ammunition container).
  • MBITR - Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio. See Comms.
  • MICH - Modular Integrated Communications Helmet. See Armor: Helmets.
  • min - Minute.
  • mm - Millimeter.
  • MOA - Minute of Angle (angular accuracy).
  • MOLLE - Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. See Packs.
  • NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
  • NIJ - National Institute of Justice (armor rating standard, levels IIA / II / IIIA / III / III+ / IV). See Armor: Stopping Power.
  • NPC - Non-Player Character.
  • NVG - Night Vision Goggles. See Optics: Night Vision.
  • ODT - Oral Dissolvable Tablet. See Medical.
  • OPA - Oropharyngeal Airway. See Medical.
  • OT - Operational Technology.
  • OTFC - Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate. See Medical.
  • oz - Ounce.
  • P - Parabellum (e.g. 9mm P). See Pistols.
  • PASGT - Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (helmet). See Armor: Helmets.
  • PBX - Private Branch Exchange (phone system). See Comms.
  • PLRF - Pulsed Laser Rangefinder. See Optics.
  • PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.
  • PTT - Push-to-Talk. See Comms.
  • QRP - Low-power radio operation. See Comms.
  • RF - Radio Frequency.
  • RFID - Radio Frequency Identification.
  • RPG - Rocket Propelled Grenade. See Rocket Launchers.
  • S/B/A - Single / Burst / Auto fire selector modes. See Weapon Properties.
  • SAM - Junctional tourniquet (brand). See Medical.
  • SAPI - Small Arms Protective Insert (plate). See Armor: Plates.
  • SAR - Search and Rescue.
  • SAW - Squad Automatic Weapon. See Machine Guns.
  • sec - Second.
  • SERE - Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape. See Gear.
  • SMG - Submachine Gun. See Submachine Guns.
  • SOF - Special Operations Forces.
  • SOF-T - Special Operations Forces Tourniquet. See Medical.
  • STR - Strength. See Attributes.
  • T&E - Traverse and Elevation (machine gun mount mechanism). See Gear.
  • TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury. See Medical.
  • TCCC - Tactical Combat Casualty Care. See Medical.
  • TXA - Tranexamic Acid (antifibrinolytic). See Medical.
  • UHF - Ultra High Frequency. See Comms.
  • UV - Ultraviolet.
  • VHF - Very High Frequency. See Comms.
  • VS-17 - Visual signal panel. See Comms.
  • WIS - Wisdom. See Attributes.