Military

Army Aviation Center Management Information System

A specialized database used by military aviation facilities to track aircraft maintenance, pilot training, flight operations, and resource allocation across training and operational units.

Automated Air Defense Management System

A military system designed to automate the coordination and response of air defense units, improving reaction times to aerial threats.

Alaskan Air Defense Sector Command

A military command overseeing air defense operations in Alaska. It ensures airspace security and coordinates with U.S. defense agencies.

Army Ammunition Enterprise Management Information System

A comprehensive database that tracks the production, storage, distribution, and usage of ammunition across all Army installations and units to ensure proper inventory control and supply chain management.

Army and Air Force Exchange Service

A U.S. military organization providing retail and support services to armed forces members. It operates stores and services on military bases worldwide.

Army Asset Management and Maintenance Information System

A database and software suite that tracks the lifecycle, maintenance history, and operational status of military equipment and vehicles to optimize maintenance schedules and resource allocation.

American Association of Military Medical Services

A U.S. organization supporting military healthcare providers. It enhances medical services for armed forces personnel.

Advanced Aerial Warfare

A military doctrine and training approach that integrates cutting-edge aviation technologies, tactics, and intelligence capabilities to establish air superiority in combat operations.

American Board of Military Psychiatric Care

A U.S. board certifying psychiatric care providers for military personnel. It supports mental health services in the armed forces.

American College of Military Rehabilitation Medicine

A U.S. college focused on military rehabilitation education. It trains physicians for veteran and active-duty care.

Army Communications and Security Information Management

A military discipline focused on protecting sensitive communications, managing information systems security, and implementing cryptographic solutions for defense operations.

American Educators of Military Counseling Studies

A U.S. group for educators in military counseling. It promotes training for veteran and active-duty support.

American Federation of Military Counseling Studies

A U.S. federation for military counseling educators. It supports training for veteran support.

Air Force Research Laboratory

The primary scientific research and development center for the United States Air Force. AFRL discovers develops and integrates affordable warfighting technologies for air space and cyberspace forces through a network of specialized technology directorates advancing aerospace capabilities and national security.

Air Force Weather Agency

The lead agency for providing weather intelligence atmospheric and space environmental information to the U.S. Air Force and Army. AFWA collects analyzes and disseminates timely and accurate weather data supporting military planning operations and weapon systems through a global network of weather stations and advanced forecasting technologies.

American Group of Military Counseling Studies

A U.S. group for military counseling educators. It supports training for veteran mental health.

American Institute of Military Counseling Studies

A U.S. institute for military counseling education. It supports training for veteran mental health.

Allied Quality Assurance Publication

A series of standards developed by NATO that establish requirements for quality management systems in defense procurement. AQAP standards supplement ISO 9000 requirements with additional criteria specific to defense products ensuring that military equipment and systems meet stringent quality reliability and performance requirements.

Army National Guard

A component of the United States Army that serves as a state-based military force while being simultaneously a reserve component of the U.S. Army. ARNG units can be mobilized for federal active duty to supplement active-duty forces during national emergencies or when otherwise needed while primarily serving their states during emergencies and civil unrest.

Advanced Research Projects Agency

The original name for DARPA a research and development agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for developing emerging technologies for military use. ARPA was established in 1958 in response to the Soviet launching of Sputnik and was instrumental in creating groundbreaking technologies including early elements of the internet.

Allied Rapid Reaction Corps

A NATO High Readiness Force Headquarters designed to deploy quickly in response to crises and lead NATO land forces in major operations. ARRC consists of personnel from multiple NATO nations trained to plan and conduct military operations ranging from humanitarian assistance to high-intensity warfare supporting NATO's crisis response capabilities worldwide.