Acronym

Additional Resources

DOD Dictionary https://www.jcs.mil/Portals/36/Documents/Doctrine/pubs/dictionary.pdf
FEMA Dictionary https://training.fema.gov/hiedu/termdef.aspx

Acronym/Abbreviation	Spelled Out	Definition
101 Card	Civil Air Patrol Form 101	Wallet-sized form that lists all Emergency Services qualifications and supervised trainee status
1AF	First Air Force	USAF Component of NORTHCOM to which CAP is operationally assigned
ABU	Airmen's Battle Dress Uniform	USAF-style uniform authorized for CAP wear
ACC	Air Combat Command	USAF Command to which CAP-USAF is assigned
ACSC	Air Command and Staff College	Air Force officer Intermediate Developmental Education course for majors and major-selects
ADIS	Advanced Digital Imagery System	Photography mission type
AE	Aerospace Education
AFRCC	Air Force Rescue Coordination Center	Air Force center that manages assignment of Air Force search and rescue in the United States
AWC	Air War College	Air Force officer Senior Developmental Education course for lieutenant colonels and Lt Col-selects
BDU	Battle Dress Uniform	Old USAF-style uniform authorized for CAP wear. Being phased out in 2021.
Bivouac		Military camping typically with training activities. Usually a temporary encampment under little or no shelter. (pronounced BIV-wack)
BZ	Bravo Zulu	Navy term for "job well done"
CAP	Civil Air Patrol	USAF Auxiliary
CAPF	Civil Air Patrol Form
CAPID	Civil Air Patrol Identification (number)	Unique number to identify each member
CAPP	Civil Air Patrol Pamphlet	Written guidance published by National Headquarters or subordinate units
CAPR	Civil Air Patrol Regulation	Written directive on policy published by National Headquarters
CAPS	Civil Air Patrol Standard
CAP-USAF	Civil Air Patrol - United States Air Force	USAF personnel assigned by 1AF to oversea the operations of the Auxiliary and monitor the spending of appropriated funds.
CC	Commander
CCC	Command Chief Master Sergeant
CCF	First Sergeant (Cadet or Composite Squadrons Only)
CD	Deputy Commander
CD	Counterdrug Officer
CDC	Deputy Commander for Cadets
CDI	Character Development Instructor	Senior Member who teaches character development classes for cadets
CDI	Commander-Directed Investigation
CDS	Deputy Commander for Seniors
CFU	Corporate Field Uniform	Blue utility uniform.
CI	Compliance Inspection	National Headquarters inspection of region and wing headquarters
CLC	Corporate Learning Course	Advanced Course for Senior Members to learn about CAP organization above the squadron
CMSAF	Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
COP	Certificate of Proficiency	"Recognition for cadets who completed the cadet program prior to the current system"
COP	Common Operating Picture	"A single identical display of relevant information shared by more than one command that facilitates collaborative planning and assists all echelons to achieve situational awareness. (DOD Dictionary)"
COV	Corporate Owned Vehicle	Vehicles owned by CAP
CP	Cadet Programs
CPP	Cadet Protection Program
CPPT	Cadet Protection Program Training
CS	Chief of Staff (Wing/Region)
CSAF	Chief of Staff of the Air Force
CV	Vice Commander
CWU	Corporate Working Uniform	a.k.a. polo uniform authorized for senior members only
DA	Administration
DAART	Domestic Awareness Assessment and Response Tool
DC	Communications (Director)
DEV	Development (NHQ Only)
DF	Direction Finder	"Equipment capable of receiving and tracking aviation marine and personal distress beacons on 121.5 243 and 406 MHz frequencies"
DIV	Diversity Officer
DO	Operations
DOC	Counterdrug
DOH	Homeland Security
DOK	Director of Communications	NHQ only
DOS	Emergency Services
DOT	Operations Training
DOU	Director of Unmanned Aerial Systems
DOV	Standardization & Evaluation
DP	Personnel
DR	Disaster Relief
DSCA	Defense Support of Civil Authorities	"Authority used by DoD Components to support civil authorities to save lives mitigate suffering minimize serious property damage and protect vital infrastructure during a disaster."
E108	Electronic CAPF108	Request for reimbursement of mission expenses filed in WMIRS
E&T	Education and Training	Senior Member training program. Replaced Professional Development. Also known as ET
ELT	Emergency Locator Transmitter	Aircraft beacon that triggers in a crash to help search teams locate the aircraft
ET	Education and Training	Senior Member training program. Replaced Professional Development. Also known as E&T
EXPLAN	Exercise Plan	The overall plan for the exercise
F&P	Familiarization and Preparatory Training	"The initial ""classroom"" "
FDU	Flight Duty Uniform	a.k.a. flight suit
FEMA	Federal Emergency Management Agency
FLIR	Forward-Looking Infrared	"Thermal imaging system used by some CAP wings (NDWG WYWG) for DSCA/SAR"
FM	Finance Officer
FMA	Wing Financial Analyst	May also be called WFA (wiffa)
Form 5	Civil Air Patrol Form #5	Form used by CAP to approve pilot qualifications to fly CAP aircraft
FSX	Full-scale Exercise	Exercise that involves all field forces as well as mission management
FTL	Field Team Leader	VDEM qualification similar to Ground Team Leader
FTM	Field Team Member	VDEM qualification similar to Ground Team Member
GC	General Counsel (NHQ Only)
GES	General Emergency Services	Initial training/exam for members starting emergency services training. Required for any ES participation.
GIIEP	Geospatial Information Interoperability Exploitation Portable
GR	Government Relations Advisor (Wing and region)	Also may be called GRA
GREEN FLAG	Mission Code Phrase	Special CAP mission using specially equipped aircraft to train military sensor operators
GSA	General Services Administration	Federal agency that sets reimbursement rates for lodging and per diem (food)
GSAR (College)	Ground Search and Rescue College	VDEM course for Field Team Member (Ground Team Member) qualification
GTL	Ground Team Leader
GTM	Ground Team Member
GVR	Government Relations	NHQ only
HC	Chaplain
HO	Historian
HQ	Headquarters	"Management level in CAP above the squadron/chartered flight e.g. Group Wing Region National "
HR	Human Relations	NHQ employee management
HS	Health Services
IACE	International Air Cadet Exchange
ICP	Incident Command Post
ICS	Incident Command System
ICUT	Introductory Communications User Training	Initial training to be able to operate CAP radios without supervision
IFR	Instrument Flight Rules
IG	Inspector General (wing and higher)
IPP	Initial Planning Point	Point selected to begin planning for a search
IT	Information Technology
JA	Legal Officer (wing and higher)
LG	Logistics
LGM	Aircraft Maintenance Officer
LGS	Supply Officer
LGT	Transportation Officer
LKP	Last Known Position	"Point where  target was last known to be including use of clues not just last seen"
LPB	Lost Person Behavior	Behavior patterns of lost persons based on research and historical data
MALR	Mid-Atlantic Liaison Region	This is the CAP-USAF component aligned with MAR
MAR	Mid-Atlantic Region	"CAP region that includes Delaware Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Washington DC Virginia and West Virginia"
MOA	Memorandum of Agreement	Formal agreeement between two organizations that does not involve financial obligation
MOU	Memorandum of Understanding	Formal agreeement between two organizations that includes a financial obligation
NCO	Non-Commissioned Officer
NCOA	Non-Commissioned Officer Academy	Focused training course for SSgt - CMSgt
NCSA	National Cadet Special Activity
NGO	Non-Governmental Organization	"Private organizations such as churches and non-profit service groups that provide support to the community especially in disaster response"
NOC	National Operations Center	CAP's emergency operations center that authorizes CAP missions
NORTHCOM	Northern Command	Provides command and control of DoD homeland defense and defense support of civil authorities for USA
NRCC	National Response Coordination Center	FEMA response center to integrate Federal and Non-Governmental Organization response to disasters
NRF	National Response Framework	"Plan that establishes a comprehensive national all-hazards approach to domestic incident response. It presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies – from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe"
NSC	National Staff College	Resident course for Senior Members teaching leadership and organization
OBC	Officer Basic Course	Fundamentals of officership and leadership for senior members. Required course for Level II of the Professional Development Program.
OPCON	Operational Control
OPEX	Operational Exercise	Exercise that is geared to test specific function or skill set or group
OPR	Office of Primary Responsibility
Ops Eval	Operations Evaluation	AF inspection of each wing’s operations (emergency services) capability. Occurs every 2 years
Ops Quals	Operations Qualifications	Module in eServices to track Emergency Services and flight qualifications
ORM	Operational Risk Management	Also called RM-Risk Management
ORMS	Organizational Resource Management System	"CAP database to track equipment vehicles and aircraft"
PA	Public Affairs
PD	Professional Development
PLS	Point Last Seen	Point where target was actually seen
POA	Probability of Area	Probability that a search target is in a specified area
POC	Point of Contact
POD	Probability of Detection	Probability that a search target will be found if it is in the search area
PODS	Point of Distribution System	"Location during disaster response where residents can pick up food water and supplies."
PODS	Points of Dispensing	Location during disaster response where residents can pick up medications.
POS	Probability of Success	Probability based on combination of POD and POA
POV	Personally Owned Vehicles	Vehicles owned by members
RCLS	Region Cadet Leadership School
REDCAP	A real world CAP mission	May be any real mission (not exercise) assigned by AFRCC or the NOC
RM	Risk Management	Also called Operational Risk Management
RON	Remain Overnight	Module in WMIRS for approval to fund lodging and per diem (food) during a mission
ROW	Rest of the World	Area outside search area
RPA	Remotely Piloted Aircraft	Aircraft controlled from a distance/pilot not on board. Also known as UAS
RSC	Region Staff College
SAR	Search and Rescue
SAR	Suspicious Activity Reporting	Used by DHS and law enforcement
SAREX	Search and Rescue Exercise	Practice search and rescue mission
SE	Safety
SIRS	Safety Information Reporting System
SLS	Squadron Leadership Course	Course for Senior Members about how a squadron operates
SOS	Squadron Officers School	AF developmental education course for captains and captain-select
SQTR	Specialty Qualification Training Record	Form to track Emergency Services qualifications
SUI	Subordinate Unit Inspection	"Wing inspection program for units below wing level (groups/squadrons) conducted every 24 months"
sUAS	Small Unmanned Aircraft System	Small "drone"
TAG	The Adjutant General	Highest Commander in a State’s National Guard. In charge of Air and Army Guard. Selected by and reports to the governor.
TAG	The Adjutant General
TLC	Training Leaders of Cadets	Course for Senior Members to learn about the cadet program. 3 levels available.
TSA	The Spaatz Association	Organization of individuals who earned CAP's General Carl A. Spaatz Award or Certificate of Proficiency
TTX	Table-top Exercise	Exercise that is restricted to management and may range quite a bit by type.
TUV	Temporary Use Vehicles	Vehicles rented or borrowed by CAP
UAS	Unmanned Aircraft System	Aircraft of any size that is remotely piloted
UCC	Unit Commanders Course	Course for Senior Members to learn about being a unit commander
UDF	Urban Direction Finding	Mission to locate Emergency Locator Transmitters (emergency beacons)
USAF	United States Air Force
v/r	very respectfully	Used as a closing statement before a signature block
VAWG	Virginia Wing
VDEM	Virginia Department of Emergency Management	"Virginia state agency responsible for search and rescue state support in disasters etc."
VDOA	Virginia Department of Aviation	Virginia state agency
VFR	Visual Flight Rules
VOAD	Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disasters	Primarily a church oriented group that assists in disaster response.
WA	Wing Administrator
WMIRS	Web Mission Information Reporting System	"CAP's online database to track missions sorties aircraft and funding"
XO	Executive Officer
XP	Plans and Programs