Glossary

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AAGE
Advanced Arresting Gear Engine; the aircraft recovery system used aboard aircraft carriers
ABEC
Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate
ABILITY GROUPING
The grouping of children based on their achievement in an area of study.
ABOARD
On or in a ship
ACCELERATED LEARNING
An educational process that allows students to progress through the curriculum at an increased pace
ACCESSORIAL SERVICES
These services are available when moving household goods and are outlined in the Joint Federal Travel Regulation
ACCOMMODATIONS
Techniques and materials that allow individuals with disabilities to complete school or work tasks with greater ease and effectiveness. Examples include spellcheckers, tape recorders, and expanded time for completing assignments.
ACCOMPANIED TOUR
A tour of duty in which the military dependents are command sponsored and thus authorized to accompany the military member to that permanent duty station
ACCP
Aviation Career Continuation Pay
ACHIEVEMENT
A level of a child's accomplishment on a test of knowledge or skill.
ACTUAL EXPENSE METHOD
Some allowances and entitlements are paid on a fixed amount or by actual expenses which must be substantiated by receipts
ACUTE STRESS DISORDER
A mental health diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4 Version, Text Revision (DSM-IVTR) characterized by the development of anxiety, dissociation, or other symptoms occurring within one month after exposure to a traumatic event. The clinical symptoms are parallel to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) but the presentation of symptoms in the individual is acute
AD
Active Duty
ADAPT
Active Duty Assistance Program Team
ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR
The extent to which an individual is able to adjust to and apply new skills to new environments, tasks, objects, and people.
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
A physical education program that has been modified to meet the specific needs of a student with disabilities (e.g., inclusion of activities to develop upper body strength in a student with limited arm movement).
ADM
Admiral; an O-10
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
A review process whereby a committee of school system individuals may resolve disagreements between parents and school systems not directly involved with the case. Also called a conciliatory conference
ADSW
Active Duty for Special Work
ADT
Active Duty Training
ADULT
For the purpose of the Family Advocacy Program, an adult is a person who has either attained the age of eighteen or is married
ADULT EDUCATION
Services or instructions below the college level for adults who lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills, (English, reading, writing, speaking, and mathematics) to enable them to function effectively in society.
ADULT/YOUTH RATIO
The number of youth for whom one adult may be responsible. Adults who can be considered part of this ratio must be eighteen years of age or older, no longer in high school, and must be screened and trained to meet all standards and requirements
ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVE
Also known as a "living will," a written declaration detailing future medical treatment to provide, withdraw, or withhold life-prolonging procedures, including hydration and sustenance, in the event of a terminal condition or persistent vegetative state. An advance medical directive can also appoint another person to make health care decisions for the Service member if it is determined that the member is incapable of making informed health care decisions for him or herself
ADVANCE PAY
This allowance is sometimes approved to cover extraordinary expenses associated with a permanent change of station (PCS) move. The Service member must apply to his or her commander for approval for this advance. If approved, the Service member is typically required to pay it back within twelve months. It will be deducted from the Service member's paycheck over this period of time. Advance pay of Basic Allowance for Housing and Overseas Housing Allowance are also possible, upon approval
ADVOCACY
Speaking or acting on behalf of another individual or group to bring about change
ADVOCACY SERVICES
Services that are offered to victims of domestic abuse with the goal of increasing victim safety and autonomy. Services include, but not necessarily be limited to, responding to victim's emergency and ongoing safety concerns and needs, providing information about programs and services available to victims and their children in both the civilian and military communities, and providing victims with ongoing support and referrals
ADVOCACY SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Victims of domestic abuse who are eligible to receive military medical treatment, to include on a fee-paying basis, shall have access to both immediate and ongoing victim advocacy services. Victims who are not eligible to receive military medical treatment shall receive safety planning services only and shall be referred to civilian support services for all follow-on care.
ADVOCATE
A person who speaks or acts knowledgeably on behalf of another individual or group to bring about change
AFTERCARE
The last phase of substance abuse rehabilitation and treatment. It occurs after the Service member has completed a structured treatment program. The command is responsible for monitoring the Service member's aftercare (for up to twelve months) with administrative checks and supportive counseling
AGE NORMS
Standards based on the average performance of individuals in different age groups.
AGE OF MAJORITY
Refers to students with special needs who have reached the maximum age limit mandated in their state for special education and related services.
AGENCY
An executive agency as defined in Title 5 United States Code (USC) 105, a military department, a court of the U.S., Administrative Office of the U.S. courts; the Federal Judicial Center; the Library of Congress, Government Printing Office, and the District of Columbia
AIR FORCE KEY SPOUSE PROGRAM
This is a unit-based family readiness and assistance program. A key volunteer spouse in each unit is appointed by the commander to serve as a communication link between the commander, the unit First Sergeant, and unit families, and to provide information and referral services to family members
AIRDALE
Slang, a Naval aviator
AIRLANT
Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA)
AA is a twelve-step civilian support program available to all persons who are trying to get or to remain sober from alcohol. The meetings are open and free to anyone who wants to attend. Active participation at the meetings is optional. AA groups are available worldwide
ALLOTMENTS
Re-occurring payments set up by the service member, such as a car or mortage payment
ALLOWANCES
Expenses and costs for which an agency may reimburse incident to a permanent change of station (PCS)
ALONGSIDE
Beside a pier, wharf or ship
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SETTING
A temporary setting (e.g., home, library) other than the school normally attended by the student.
AMATEUR RADIO PROGRAM
This is an individual skill development program that teaches eligible patrons long distance two-way radio operation associated with the Military Affiliated Radio System. This is a Category B MWR activity
AMCHP
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs - a non-profit organization representing state public health workers concerned with the health of women, children and youth including those with special needs
AMICUS CURIAE
Friend of court; a person who offers or is called to advise the court on a legal matter.
ANCHORS AWEIGH
Said of the anchor when it is just clear of the bottom; the official song of the United States Navy
ANECDOTAL RECORD
A procedure for recording and analyzing observations of a child's behavior; an objective, narrative description.
ANNUAL GOAL
Statement describing the anticipated growth of a student's skill and knowledge written into a students yearly IEP.
APARTS
Automated Performance Assessment Readiness Training
APO
Army Post Office.
APPELLATE JURISDICTION
The power of a court to review and change outcomes of decisions of lower courts
APPROPRIATE
In free, appropriate public education provided by the IDEA, "appropriate" refers to an educational plan that meets the individual needs of a student with disabilities
APPROPRIATED FUND (APF)
APF are funds appropriated by the Congress
APPROPRIATED FUND (APF) POSITIONS
Employment for which Congress has allocated funds to pay the salary for a position. These jobs are civil service employment usually identified by General Schedule (GS) level, GS-1 to GS-15
APTITUDE TEST
A test that measures an individual's potential in a specific skill area, such as clerical speed, numerical ability, or abstract thinking.
ARC
American Red Cross
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR)
A specifically defined geographic area where one military installation has been designated the responsibility for acquisition of storage, transportation and related services
ARMED FORCES PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
This program acquires and supports professional entertainment provided free to armed forces personnel at overseas locations. This is a Category A MWR activity
ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP)
Assists members of the Army and their families in a successful transition from active duty
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Army term for family support centers.
ARMY/AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (ACE) REGISTRY TRANSCRIPT SYSTEM (AARTS)
AARTS is the Army's transcript service used to track and document a Soldier's or veteran's military coursework and training. These transcripts can be obtained by Soldiers or veterans at no cost and sent to accredited universities and colleges for use in getting college credit for their military experiences
ARTS AND CRAFTS SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This program emphasizes learning by "doing" through formal and informal instruction in fine arts, crafts, and industrial and vocational arts. This is a category B MWR activity
ASAP
As soon as possible.
ASSESSMENT
This is the initial step toward gaining a better understanding of the extent and nature of the Service member's substance use, abuse, or dependence. Assessments are conducted by professionals with experience diagnosing substance abuse disorders. An assessment involves a comprehensive bio-psychosocial and substance use history. Upon completion of the assessment, a diagnosis may be given and recommendations are made which could include: no further action, outpatient counseling, intensive substance abuse/dependence treatment, or inpatient medical treatment for substance dependence and possible physical withdrawal.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Equipment that enhances the ability of students and employees to be more efficient and successful.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICE
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE
Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.
ASSOCIATION OF RETARDED CITIZENS
Advocacy for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
ASVAB
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a three-hour test that covers 10 different areas to give you a better idea of where your abilities lie
AT
Annual Training
AT-RISK
Term used to describe children who are considered likely to have difficulties because of home life circumstances, medical difficulties at birth, or factors, and who may need early intervention services to prevent future difficulties.
ATG
Afloat Training Group
ATTEMPTED PICKUP OR DELIVER
The use of labor and/or vehicles to perform pickup or delivery to member's residence when ordered by the PPSO and service cannot be performed.
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD)
The essential features of the disorder are developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness, and in some instances, hyperactivity
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) with Hyperactivity.
AUDIOLOGIST
A professional non-medical specialist who measures hearing levels and evaluates hearing loss.
AUDIOLOGY
The identification of children with hearing loss; determination of the range, nature, degree of hearing loss; and communication functions
AUTEC
Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center
AUTHORIZED PROVIDERS
Individuals or groups recognized by a Secretary of a Military Department who are not members of the Armed Forces or employees of the United States and who augment the uniformed members of a military funeral honors detail.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
An individual chosen by the next-of-kin (NOK) to represent him/her in matters dealing with the loss of the Service member in terms of beneficiary eligibility.
AUTISM
A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects educational performance.
AUTOMOBILE CRAFTS SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This program provides patrons with automotive and electromechanical skill development by promoting learning by "doing" through formal and informal instruction. This is a Category B MWR activity
AUTOVON
Military Internal Telephone System.
AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE (ADA)
The aggregate number of days in attendance of all students during a school year divided by the number of days school is in session during that year
AVERAGE PER PUPIL EXPENDITURE (PPE)
In the case of a State of the United States: Without regard to the source of funds, the aggregate current expenditures, during the third fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made (or, if satisfactory data for that year are not available, during the most recent preceding fiscal year for which satisfactory data are available) of all local education agencies (LEAs) in the State or, in the case of the United States, for all States, plus
  • Any direct current expenditures by the State for the operation of those LEAs; divided by
  • The aggregate number of children in ADA to whom those LEAs provided free public education during the preceding year.
The figures used for the national and state average per pupil expenditure shall be obtained from data provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
AYE-AYE
Term used to acknowledge receipt of a command or order

 

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BAH
Basic Allowance for Housing
BALANCE
The amount in an account or the remaining amount due on a loan
BALANCE TRANSFER PROGRAM
The process by which the balance due on one loan or line of credit is placed on another loan or line of credit in order to obtain a lower interest rate.
BALLOON MORTGAGE
A mortgage that is set up for small payments for a period of time at a fixed rate, followed by repayment in full with a large payment at a time specified in the contract. This final payment is the "balloon" payment
BANKRUPTCY
A legal preceding that relieves one of the responsibilities of paying debts or provides a person with protection while attempting to repay debts.
BAS
Basic Allowance for Subsistence
BASE PRICE
The cost of a car without any options but including standard equipment, factory warranty and freight.
BASELINE MEASURE
The level of frequency of behavior prior to the implementation of an instructional procedure that will later be evaluated.
BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING (BAH)
This allowance is paid to Service members anywhere in the fifty states as long as they are not living in government-owned housing. The purpose is to provide equitable housing compensation based on housing costs in local civilian housing markets. BAH is also paid to Service members living in privatized housing
BCNR
Board of Corrections of Navy Records
BEHAVIOR DISORDER/BEHAVIOR DISABILITY
Disorders characterized by disruptive behavior in school, home, and in other settings.
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
The techniques used to change behavior by applying principals of reinforcement learning.
BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION
A systematic way of observing, recording, and interpreting the behavior of a student as he or she works on the job to gain a broad picture of the student's interests and abilities. Part of a vocational assessment
BELAY
To cancel an order; stop; firmly secure a line rope
BELOW
Below decks; below the main deck
BENEFICIARY
The person (or persons) who, according to law or the written designation of the Service member, is entitled to receive certain benefits. AND/OR an individual who is eligible for enrollment in the Medicaid program in the state in which he or she resides.
BENEFIT
Benefit, benefit of employment, or rights and benefits mean any advantage, profit, privilege, gain, status, account, or interest that accrues to the employee because of an employment contract, employment agreement, or employer policy, plan, or practice. This term includes rights and benefits under a pension plan, health plan, or employee stock ownership plan, insurance coverage and awards, bonuses, severance pay, supplemental unemployment benefits, vacations, and the opportunity to select work hours or location of employment
BERTH
Space assigned ship for anchoring or mooring
BF BAL
Brought Forward Leave Balance
BGEN
Brigadier General; an O-7
BILIRUBIN
Bilirubin is a breakdown product of hemoglobin. Total and direct bilirubin are usually measured to screen for or to monitor liver or gall bladder dysfunction.
BILLET
An allotted sleeping space; a Sailor's position in the ship's organization
BIOPYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES
Personal circumstances or issues that relate to physical health, emotional well-being, and daily living concerns with work, family, and friends
BLACK SHOE
An officer who is not an aviator; the latter is a brown shoe
BLUE JACKET
Navy enlisted member below the grade of CPO Chief Petty Officer
BOATING PROGRAM
This program allows patrons to rent boats for recreational use and, in some instances, may offer private berthing for privately-owned boats. Boating operations that do not include private berthing or any resale shops are Category B MWR activities. Boating programs offering private berthing and/or resale activities are Category C MWR activities.
BOATSWAIN
Pronounced "bosun," refers to the mate, warrant officer or person in charge of boats, rigging, and ground tackle aboard ship.
BODY RECOVERED
The remains of a deceased casualty recovered by the United States military authority
BOONDOCKS
Slang for a remote and isolated place
BOOT
Slang for a new recruit
BOQ
Bachelor Officers Quarters
BOW
Most forward part of a ship
BOWLING PROGRAM
This program typically offers a combination of resale activities, food and beverage operations, bowling instruction, open play bowling, and league bowling. Bowling programs with twelve lanes or fewer are Category B MWR activities, and bowling programs with more than twelve lanes are Category C MWR activities
BRAIN IMAGING TECHNIQUES
Recently developed, noninvasive techniques for studying the activity of living brains. Includes brain electrical activity mapping (BEAM), computerized axial tomography (CAT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
BRAIN INJURY
The physical damage to brain tissue or structure that occurs before, during, or after birth that is verified by EEG, MRI, CAT, or similar examination.When caused by an accident, the damage may be called Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
BRIDGE
Platform or area from which the ship is steered and navigated
BRIG
Sailor's universal term for jail
BROW
The large gangplank leading from a ship to a pier, wharf or float; equipped with handrails
BROWN SHOE
A Naval officer who is an aviator
BUCKLEY AMENDMENT
The law that gives parents and students (over age 18) the right to see, correct, and control access to school records.
BULKHEAD
One of the upright, crosswise partitions dividing a ship in to water tight compartments
BUMED
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
BUPERS
Bureau of Naval Personnel
BURNOUT
Often referred to as "occupational exhaustion." It is a state of fatigue or frustration brought about by a devotion to a cause, a way of life, or a relationship, which, over time, failed to produce a desired outcome or reward. Burnout is often evidenced by emotional, psychological, physical, or behavioral symptoms

 

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CACO
Casualty Assistance Calls Officer
CALENDAR DAY
The twenty-four hour period beginning at one second after midnight and ending at 12:00 midnight
CAMPING PROGRAM
This program operates small campgrounds that provide camping as the primary recreation activity or that support participation in adjacent outdoor recreation activities. The camping program is a Category B program, but any snack bar, restaurant, or resale outlet on-site at the campground is authorized only as a Category C MWR activity
CAPT
Navy Captain; an O-6; USMC Captain; an O-3
CARE GIVING PERSONNEL
Civilian employees of the DoD Child Development Program (CDP) who are directly involved with the care and supervision of children and are counted in the staff-child ratios
CAREER EMPLOYEE
A federal employee who has completed three consecutive years of government employment and has been granted "career tenure." Career tenure is granted automatically after three years of consecutive service. Career employees are more likely to be retained during layoffs or downsizing. They also have permanent reinstatement eligibility and may be considered for positions without having to take another competitive civil service examination
CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE
Permanent employees are generally hired into the federal government under a career-conditional appointment. A career-conditional employee must complete three years of substantially continuous service before becoming a full career employee. The promotion from career conditional to career employee occurs automatically after three years
CASE
A personal legal problem or need for which an eligible client receives legal assistance from the Legal Assistance Offices
CASE MANAGER
An educator who is responsible for the processing of students through the procedural process. Case managers lead the multidisciplinary team and are responsible for monitoring the procedural events through your child's special education career.
CASE REVIEW COMMITTEE (CRC)
A multidisciplinary team, also known on some installations as the Incident Determination Committee (IDC), of designated individuals working at the installation level tasked with the determination of abuse and/or neglect incidents.
CASE STUDY COMMITTEE
The group of professionals and parents who are responsible for completing the special education procedural process in a thorough and timely manner.
CASUALTY
Any person who is lost to the organization by having been placed in a temporary or permanent casualty status
CASUALTY ADVISORY BOARD
The casualty advisory board is responsible for developing and recommending broad policy guidance, for proposing goals for the branches of Service to ensure uniform policy guidance, and for proposing goals for the military to ensure uniform policy regarding the care of military members and their families
CASUALTY CATEGORY
Classification of a casualty for reporting purposes based upon the type and status. Casualty categories include killed in action (KIA), died of wounds received in action (DWRIA), beleaguered, besieged, captured, detained, interned, missing in action (MIA), and wounded in action (WIA)
CASUALTY STATUS
Classification of a casualty for reporting purposes based upon the type and status. Casualty categories include killed in action (KIA), died of wounds received in action (DWRIA), beleaguered, besieged, captured, detained, interned, missing in action (MIA), and wounded in action (WIA)
CASUALTY TYPE
A term used to identify a casualty for reporting purposes as either a hostile casualty or a non-hostile casualty.
CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY
A phrase describing Medicaid's policy of restricting eligibility to members of certain groups or categories, such as children, the aged, or individuals with disabilities.
CATEGORICAL NEEDY
A phrase describing certain groups of Medicaid beneficiaries who qualify for the basic mandatory package of Medicaid benefits.
CATEGORY A MISSION SUSTAINING PROGRAMS
Category A programs promote the physical and mental well-being of the military member, thereby supporting accomplishment of the basic military mission. These programs are to be supported almost entirely with APF
CATEGORY B COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Category B MWR activities satisfy the basic physiological and psychological needs of Service members and families, providing, to the extent possible, the community support systems that make DoD installations temporary home towns for a mobile military population. These programs are funded through a combination of APF and non-appropriated funds (NAF).
CATEGORY C REVENUE GENERATING PROGRAMS
Category C MWR activities have the business capability of generating enough income to cover most or all of their operating expenses. These activities are predominantly funded through NAF, but can receive limited APF support in cases where the program cannot sustain itself based purely on the business activity, or if the installation is designated a remote and isolated installation.
CBIRF
Chemical Biological Incident Response Force
CBL
Commercial Bill of Lading is the paperwork that supports the shipment and storage of household goods
CDR
Navy Commander; an O-5
CHAMPUS
Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services
CHAPLAIN
A chaplain provides spiritual, pastoral, and psychological and emotional support for Service personnel. They also conduct religious services on installations and in the field. They may be Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or Buddhist. Many chaplains have a degree or training in mental health and most provide non-medical counseling to military members when requested. Any communication to a chaplain or chaplain assistant given as a formal act of religion or as a matter of conscience will be considered a Privileged Communication. A chaplain or chaplain assistant may not disclose the content of such communications without the express consent, preferably in writing, of the person to whom the privilege belongs
CHILD
A child is a person under eighteen years of age for whom a parent, guardian, foster parent, caretaker, employee of a residential facility, or any staff person providing out-of-home care is legally responsible. The term "child" means a natural child, adopted child, stepchild, foster child, or ward. The term also includes an individual of any age who is incapable of self-support because of mental or physical incapacity and for whom treatment in a medical treatment facility is authorized.
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
The physical or sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of a child by a parent, guardian, foster parent, or by a caregiver, whether the caregiver is intrafamilial or extrafamilial, under circumstances indicating the child's welfare is harmed or threatened. Such acts by a sibling, other family member, or other person shall be deemed to be child abuse only when the individual is providing care under express or implied agreement with the parent, guardian, or foster parent.
CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
A program assisting, through grants-in-aid and other means, the initiation, maintenance, and expansion of nonprofit food service programs for children/youth participating in child care and out of school programs in non-residential institutions
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC)
A facility on a DoD installation where child care services are provided solely for children (ages birth to twelve years) of members of the military or DoD civilian employees
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
A variety of child care services made available to DoD personnel and their families for children ages birth to twelve years. These services are provided in child development facilities, contract locations, family child care homes, and alternative locations. Families have the option of full-day, part-day, or hourly care. The Child Development Program's purpose is to provide families with quality care and development while protecting the health and safety of their children. The program also considers and nurtures children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, enhancing their readiness for further social and academic experiences
CHILD STUDY TEAM
A local school-based committee, whose members determine if a student should be evaluated for special education eligibility
CHILD-FIND
An outreach program used by the DoD school systems, the Military Departments, and other DoD Components to seek and identify children from birth to age 21, inclusive, who may require EIS or special education and related services
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES
The governing program on some installations under which child care and youth programs are overseen, managed, and reviewed
CHILDREN WITH DISABLITIES
Children, before graduation from high school or completion of the General Education Diploma (GED), who have one or more impairments, as determined by a CSC and who need special education and related services.
CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES
Children with disabilities who because of the intensity of their physical, mental or emotional problems need highly specialized education, social, psychological, and medical services in order to maximize their full potential for useful and meaningful participation in society and for self-fulfillment. The term includes those children with disabilities with severe emotional disturbance (including schizophrenia), autism, severe and profound mental retardation, and those who have two or more serious disabilities such as deaf-blindness, mental retardation and blindness, and cerebral palsy and deafness
CHINFO
Chief of Information
CHNAVPERS
Chief of Naval Personnel
CINCLANTFLT
Commander in Chief, US Atlantic Fleet
CINCPACFLT
Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet
CINCUSNAVEUR
Commander in Chief, US Naval Forces Europe
CIVIL PROCEEDING
A trial or hearing in a non-criminal proceeding, either judicial or administrative in nature, conducted by a municipal, state, federal (outside DoD), or foreign judge or official
CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER (CPO)
A civilian order of protection includes any injunction or other order issued for the purpose of preventing violent or threatening acts or harassment against, or contact or communication with or physical proximity to, another person, including any temporary or final order issued by a civil or criminal court (other than a support or child custody order issued pursuance to state divorce and child custody laws, except to the extent that such an order is entitled to full faith and credit under other federal law) whether obtained by filing an independent action or as a pendente lite order in another proceedings so long as any civil order was issued in response to a complaint, petition, or motion filed by or on behalf of a person seeking protection
CIVILIAN CRIMINAL PROCEEDING
A criminal trial, quasi-criminal trial, or other judicial hearing conducted by a municipal, state, federal (outside DoD), or foreign judge or official
CIVILIAN LAWYER
A licensed attorney, who is not a military judge advocate, engaged on a full or part-time basis in the private practice of law or in the practice of law as a public servant (e.g., public defender) or volunteer (e.g., legal aid bureau) in the United States or in a foreign country, who provides legal assistance services to eligible clients
CLEANING DEPOSIT
A deposit used to cover the costs of cleaning a rental unit. This deposit is usually not refundable
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/ COUNSELOR
A clinical social worker or counselor is an individual with a Masters Degree or greater in social work, psychology, clinical counseling, or marriage and family therapy. Clinical social workers/counselors are usually required to have a minimum of two years supervised in-person counseling experience and pass a state licensure/certification examination
CMC
Marine Corps - Commandant of the Marine Corps; Navy - Command Master Chief
CNATRA
Chief of Naval Air Training
CNET
Chief of Naval Education and Training
CNO
Chief of Naval Operations
COB
Chief of the Boat
COGNITIVE
A term that describes the process people use for remembering, reasoning, understanding, and judgment.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT)
A talking therapy done with a mental health professional that helps the client to understand and adjust thought patterns in order to improve emotions and behaviors
COL
Colonel; an O-6
COLA
Cost of Living Allowance
COLLABORATION
A program model in which the special education teacher demonstrates or team teaches with the general classroom teacher to help a student with a learning disability be successful in a regular classroom.
COLLATERAL MISCONDUCT
When a victim's own actions leading up to and/or surrounding the sexual assault are also in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (i.e., underage drinking, adultery, fraternization, or other violations of certain regulations or orders).
COMBAT STRESS
Psychological, behavioral, and psychological reactions experienced before, during, or after combat
COMBAT STRESS CONTROL (CSC) TEAM
A team of professionals that is available to Service members during deployment to help prevent stress injuries. The goal is to keep Service members functioning in the unit
COMMAND FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
Unit level E-6 or above designated by the command and trained by the Personal Financial Management (PFM) Specialist to provide financial classes and basic counseling to Service members within the unit
COMMAND SPONSORED DEPENDENT ENTRY APPROVAL
Authorization for a military dependent to reside at an overseas location with the military sponsor. With this authorization comes the benefit of having the government cover transportation to and from the duty station
COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP
Commercial sponsorship is the act of providing assistance, funding, goods, equipment (including fixed assets), or services to an MWR activity (or activities) or event(s) by an individual, agency, association, company or corporation, or other entity (sponsor) for a specific and limited period of time in return for public recognition or advertising promotions. It does not include volunteer work, activities, or outright donations where no volunteer or donor recognition or acknowledgment is expected or required nor does it apply to products and services that are considered gifts or donations
COMMERICAL MOVE
In a commercial move, your personal effects and property are transported by a commercial shipper selected as the low-cost carrier by the base transportation/property shipping office.
COMMUNICATION DISORDER
A disorder, such as stuttering, impaired articulation, voice impairment, or a disorder in the receptive or expressive areas of language that adversely affects a child's educational performance.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE (CCAF)
CCAF is the largest multi-campus community college in the world. CCAF is an accredited institution that provides transcript services to Air Force personnel as well as Associate's degrees in applied science
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
These are treatment centers where both short and long-term counseling are typically available. They receive state and federal funding and may be available at no cost or very low cost for those who qualify. These centers are a good option for Reservists or National Guard members who are not currently activated and who may not have private health insurance that covers mental health benefits.
COMMUTED RATE METHOD
A price rate used to calculate a set amount to be paid to the employee for transportation and storage of household goods. The employee rents a truck or procures a mover's services, obtains the empty and light weights, and independently completes the move. The employee has no claims rights if this type of move is performed
COMMUTING AREA
A distance designated by the military service from an origin or destination point (corporate limits or a city or town) that includes the majority of all shipments serviced. Usually within a 30 mile radius of the military base AOR.
COMNAVSEASYSCOM
Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command
COMPARABILITY
To be similar or equal to; to examine so as to perceive and note similarities
COMPASS
COMPASS is a new program specifically developed to welcome spouses of Sailors to life in the Navy. This is a spouse to spouse mentoring program which lasts 12 hours and provides free childcare to attendees
COMPASSION FATIGUE
A state of tension and preoccupation with the trauma of clients (either an individual trauma or the cumulative effects of multiple traumas) which is exhibited in one or more of these symptoms:
  • re-experiencing the traumatic event, avoiding, or numbing
  • reminders of the traumatic event often with persistent arousal.
COMPASSION SATISFACTION
Refers to the process by which trauma workers become stronger over time resulting in a more positive, lasting impact and greater appreciation as a result of their work with trauma victims.
COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE
Most federal government civil service jobs fall under the competitive civil service category. Positions are filled through a fair, open, and merit-based process, unless excepted by statute, Executive Order, or Office of Personnel Management (OPM) action
COMPETITIVE SERVICE
Jobs that are filled based on merit through an open application process in which the best candidate is chosen out of the pool of applicants seeking a certain position
COMPLIANCE FILE
School records containing all reports of meetings, correspondence, and other contacts between parents and school officials.
COMPTUEX
Comprehensive Training Unit Exercise
COMRATS
Commuted Rations
COMSUBLANT
Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic
COMSUBPAC
Commander, Submarine Force Pacific
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING
A reporting option that allows a Service member to report or disclose to specified officials that he or she has been the victim of a sexual assault. This reporting option gives the member access to medical care, counseling, and victim advocacy without requiring those specified officials to report the matter to law enforcement or command to initiate an official investigation.
CONFIDENTIALITY
This describes how information is treated in a relationship of trust. When counseling is provided in a confidential setting, information provided during those counseling sessions will not be shared with others without the express permission of the person seeking counseling. The only exceptions to confidentiality are for mandatory state, federal, and military reporting requirements (i.e., domestic violence, child abuse, and duty to warn situations). Even then, only those who need to be notified will be informed
CONGENITAL
A term referring to a condition present or existing at birth.
CONSENT
Parental permission, usually given by signing a letter or form, agreeing to let the schools take an action which affects a child's education. Consent is required before a child can be evaluated or receive special education services.
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE (CCCS)
Civilian nonprofit entities that provide financial counseling and structure debt liquidation plans, generally charging low management fees to maintain plans
CONTINGENT LEGAL FEE CASE
A type of legal case in which the fee for professional services charged by the civilian lawyer is contingent on the successful outcome of the case. The fee is an agreed upon percentage of the client's recovery
CONTINUUM OF ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENTS
Instruction in regular classes, special classes, special schools, home instruction, and instruction in hospitals and institutions; includes provision for supplementary services to be provided in conjunction with regular class placement.
CONTRACT SERVICES
School systems may arrange with private service providers (i.e. Private schools, institutions, therapists, etc) to serve students with disabilities when the school system is unable to provide the needed service
CONUS
Continental United States -The 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia
CONUS MOVE
The PCS move where both the current and new duty stations are defined as being within the continental United States (CONUS). CONUS includes only the 48 contiguous states, not Alaska and Hawaii.
COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE
A united community approach to stopping domestic abuse that involves multiple agencies and organizations bringing together their unique skills, expertise, and resources to meet the needs of victims and their children and to hold offenders accountable for their actions
COPING SKILLS
Personal methods and habits for handling life routines and problems in a healthy manner
CORE PROGRAMS
The major areas/categories offered by all DoD Youth Programs, including character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness, and recreation
CORE VALUES
Each of the United States Military Services have their own set of core values. Each Service Member is trained and expected to uphold his branch's set of values.
  • Air Force: Integrity first, Service before self and Excellence in all we do
  • Army: Loyalty Duty Respect Selfless - Service Honor Integrity Personal Courage (LDRSHIP=Leadership)
  • Marines: Honor, Courage, Commitment
  • Navy: Honor, Courage, Commitment
COUNSELING
A process usually involving a series of discussions with a trained counselor who can help clients identify feelings or problems, talk about them, and find ways to cope with or solve them. Counseling can occur individually, with a family, in a group, or in a combination of the above
COUNSELING SERVICE
A service provided by a qualified social worker, psychologist, guidance counselor, or other qualified personnel.
COVER
The military term for hat
COW
Chief of the Watch
CPL
Corporal; an E-4
CPO
Civilian Personnel Office
CPPSO
Consolidated Personal Property Shipping Office
CRA
Clothing Replacement Allowance
CREDIT BUREAU
A private company that collects and sells information about a person's credit history, typically to banks, mortgage lenders, and credit card companies. The three main credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union, are regulated by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act
CREDIT RATING
A rating given by a lending institution to a person based upon his and/or her present financial condition, experience, and past credit history
CREDIT REPORT
Prepared by a credit bureau, a credit report is a summary of credit history that contains the amounts owed to all creditors, payment history to creditors (to include timeliness of payments), as well as personal history, such as former addresses, employment record, and lawsuits
CREDO
Chaplain's Religious Enrichment Development Operations CREDO. Navy Chaplains are Directors of the Navy and Marine Corps CREDOs worldwide. There are nine Navy and Marine Corps retreat sites located worldwide
CRITICAL MISSION
(As defined in DoDI 1205.12) An operational mission that requires the skills or resources available in a Reserve component or components
CRITICAL REQUIREMENT
(As defined in DoDI 1205.12) A requirement in which the incumbent possesses unique knowledge, extensive experience, and specialty skill training to successfully fulfill the duties or responsibilities in support of the mission, operation or exercise. Also, a requirement in which the incumbent must gain the necessary experience to qualify for key senior leadership positions within his or her Reserve component
CSB
Career Status Bonus
CSRR
Combat Systems Readiness Review
CSRS
Civil Service Reform Act
CULTURAL ADAPTATION
These programs and services are designed to assist military members and their families in adapting to foreign environments and cultures when relocating overseas
CULTURAL FACTORS
A person's heritage, family, religious and community-based values and perspectives on daily living
CUMULATIVE FILE
A file containing report cards, standardized achievement tests scores, teacher reports, and other records of a student's school progress.
CURRICULUM VITAE
A summary of one's education, professional history, and job qualifications, as for a prospective employer. Curriculum vitae is sometimes used as a different name for a résumé.
CVBG
Aircraft Carrier Battle Group
CVW CQ
Carrier Air Wing Carrier Qualification Flights

 

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DAMAGE DEPOSIT
A deposit to cover unreasonable physical damage to property or economic damage if the landlord is not notified of tenant's departure within the stated time period
DANTES
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
DASO
Demonstration and Shakedown Operation
DATE OF CASUALTY
For deceased Service members, the date of casualty is the date of death. For Service members declared duty status - whereabouts unknown (DUSTWUN) or missing, the date of casualty is the date declared DUSTWUN or missing. For Service members reported very seriously ill or injured (VSI), seriously ill or injured (SI), incapacitating illness or injury (III), or not seriously injured (NSI), the date of casualty is the date the illness or injury occurred, if known, or the date the person is so classified as ill or injured
DDESS
Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools -The DoD school system (pre-kindergarten through grade 12) that is responsible for the education of DoD dependents who are residing on a military installation in the United States
DD FORM 1300
The "Report of Casualty" is used to provide an official record of death or missing status of a military member. Government agencies use the completed DD Form 1300 as the basis for paying benefits, collecting casualty data, and closing out active personnel files
DDS
Direct Deposit System
DEAF-BLINDNESS
Concomitant hearing and visual impairments. That disability causes such severe communication, developmental, and educational problems that it cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for children with deafness or blindness.
DEAFNESS
A severe hearing loss or deficit that impairs a child's ability to process linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification, and affects the child's educational performance adversely.
DEATH GRATUITY
A lump sum gratuitous payment made by the Services to eligible beneficiaries of a Service member who dies on active duty including full-time active Guard/Reserve personnel. Its purpose is to help the survivors in their readjustment and to aid them in meeting immediate expenses incurred. At the present time, the amount of the Death Gratuity is $100,000.00
DECA
Defense Commissary Agency
DECEASED
A casualty status applicable to a person who is either known to have died, determined to have died on the basis of conclusive evidence, or declared to be dead on the basis of a presumptive finding of death. The recovery of remains is not a prerequisite to determining or declaring a person deceased
DECLARATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT
This form, provided during the application process or before employment begins, documents a candidate's fulfillment of the two requirements for federal employment: United States citizenship and, for men born after 31 December, 1959, compliance with United States Selective Service registration. It also asks questions about personal debt, employment history, and criminal background
DEED
A written document, signed and delivered, which conveys title to real estate
DEERS
Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System
DEFAULT
A failure to perform a legal duty, such as failing to make mortgage or auto loan payments on time, failing to maintain adequate insurance, or violating another term of the loan.
DEFECTS, LEINS, ENCUMBRANCES
Anything which burdens or limits the clear title of a vehicle
DEFENSE ACTIVITY FOR NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT (DANTES)
DANTES supports the off-duty voluntary education programs of DoD by helping eligible Service members and their families pursue their education goals. DANTES provides programs and services in certification, counselor support, distance learning and examinations, and manages the tuition assistance reimbursement program.
DEFENSE OUTPLACEMENT REFERRAL SYSTEM
A mini-resume and referral system giving employers easy access to military personnel and their spouses. Job seekers input their mini-resumes. Employers access DORS via touch-tone telephone, specifying the type of personnel they desire.
DEFICIT
A level of performance that is less than expected for a child or adult. (Special Needs Definition)
DEMOBILIZATION LEGAL COUNSELING
Advice provided to Service members on their legal benefits, protections, entitlements, rights, and potential problems relating to their release from active duty
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DoDEA)
DoDEA provides prekindergarten to grade twelve education to children of Service members through over 200 fully accredited schools in thirteen foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PRESEPARATION COUNSELING CHECKLIST (DD FORM 2648)
This form is designed to help transitioning Service members identify their needs and develop a personal plan for securing the help to meet those needs
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)
The U.S. Department of Education
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL)
The DOL is one of the three partners providing transition assistance. The DOL Veterans' Employment and Training Services (VETS) through cooperative efforts with, and grants to, each state, offers employment and training services to eligible veterans
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)
VA partners with DoD to provide education programs for Service members who have separated from the military. The VA also partners with DoD and the Department of Labor to provide transition assistance. The VA consists of several departments, including the Veterans Benefits Administration which administers the educational programs
DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION (DIC)
A monthly benefit paid to eligible survivors of certain deceased veterans
DEPENDENT OR FAMILY MEMBER
Individuals whose relationship to the sponsor leads to entitlements and benefits.
DEPLOYMENT
The time the active duty member is away with his/her unit from the assigned duty station
DEPRECIATION
A loss in value due to any cause
DESENSITIZATION
A technique used in reinforcement theory in which there is a weakening or a reponse. Usually an emotional response.
DEVELOPMENTAL
Having to do with the steps or stages in growth and development before the age of 18.
DEVELOPMENTAL APHASIA
A severe language disorder that is presumed to be due to brain injury rather than because of a developmental delay in the normal acquisition of language.
DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY
A significant discrepancy in the actual functioning of an infant, toddler, or child, birth through age 5, when compared with the functioning of a nondisabled infant, toddler, or child of the same chronological age
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
Any severe disability, mental and or physical, which is present before an individual becomes 18 years old, which substantially limits his activities, is likely to continue indefinitely, and requires life-long care, treatment or other services; examples include Down Syndrome, Autism and Cerebral Palsy
DEVIL DOG
Refers to the name given to the U.S. Marines by the Germans during the battle in Belleau Woods, Germany in 1918
DFAS
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
DIAGNOSIS
Refers to the specific disorder(s) identified as a result of some evaluation.
DIAGNOSTIC STATISTICAL MANUAL
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association, is the handbook used most often in diagnosing mental disorders in the United States and internationally
DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION (DWRIA)
A casualty category applicable to a hostile casualty, not including casualties as a result of terrorist activity, where a Service member dies of wounds or other injuries received in action after having reached a medical treatment facility
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
An instructional approach to academic subjects that emphasizes the use of carefully sequenced steps that include demonstration, modeling, guided practice, and independent application.
DISABILITY
A problem or condition which makes it hard for a student to learn or do things in the same ways as most other students. A disability may be short term or permanent.
DISABLED TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DTAP)
An essential component of transition assistance for Service members who may be released because of disability or who believe they have a disability qualifying them for vocational rehabilitation and employment-related services. DTAP workshops focus on individual vocational rehabilitation information and employment assistance
DISCRIMINATION
To make distinctions in treatment, specific actions or policies that show partiality in favor of or prejudice against a specific individual or group; i.e., not providing a program of equal benefit for children with disabilities as for children without disabilities
DISLOCATION ALLOWANCE (DLA)
DLA is provided to both single Service members and those with dependents to assist in defraying some of the out-of-pocket, miscellaneous costs associated with moving. DLA is paid in a lump sum based on rank and dependency status.
DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL PAYMENTS
These are payments made by a state's Medicaid program to hospitals that serve a "disproportionate share" of low income or uninsured patients.
DISTANCE EDUCATION
The delivery of education or training through electronically mediated instruction, including satellite, video, audio-graphic, computer, and multimedia technology, and other forms of learning at a distance, such as correspondence courses and independent study
DITY
Do It Yourself move- A move in which the military member procures all services and equipment, and performs all labor associated with the move. All DITY moves must have weight tickets
DJMS
Defense Joint Military Pay System
DLA
Dislocation Allowance
DNR
Director, Naval Reactors
DO
Duty Officer
DO IT YOURSELF (DITY) MOVE
A move in which the Service member completes aspects of the move without government transportation assistance. There are different types of DITY moves that range from a partial DITY move, in which the government provides some assistance, to a complete DITY move, in which the Service member completes every aspect of the move without government assistance. Financial reimbursement is given for DITY moves according to established military guidelines
DOB
Date of Birth
DOD
Department of Defense
DOD CERTIFICATE TO OPERATE
Once a program has been inspected by a higher authority, such as a higher headquarters or a major command, and found in compliance with accreditation and DoD policy requirements, they are issued a certificate to operate. Each DoD CDC, School Age Care (SAC) program, and Youth Program (YP) will be inspected to determine it meets the appropriate standards
DOD CHILD ABUSE AND SAFETY HOTLINE
1-800 numbers to the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Military Community and Family Policy), Family Advocacy Program, that individuals can use to report suspected child abuse or safety violations in DoD child development and youth programs
DOD CRITERIA FOR IDENTIFYING A FAMILY MEMBER WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS (Requires completion of DD Form 2792, Exceptional Family Member Medical Summary) Family members of active duty servicemembers and civilian employees appointed to an overseas position who meets one or more of the following criteria shall be identified as a family member with special medical needs:
  • Potentially life-threatening conditions and/or chronic medical/physical conditions (such as high-risk newborns, patients with a diagnosis of cancer within the last 5 years, sickle cell disease, insulin-dependent diabetes) requiring follow-up support more than once a year or specialty care.
  • Current and chronic (duration of 6 months or longer) mental health condition (such as bi-polar, conduct, major affective, or thought/personality disorders); inpatient or intensive outpatient mental health service within the last 5 years; intensive (greater than one visit monthly for more than 6 months) mental health services required at the present time. This includes medical care from any provider, including a primary health care provider.
  • A diagnosis of asthma or other respiratory-related diagnosis with chronic recurring wheezing which meets one of the following criteria:
    • Scheduled use of inhaled anti-inflammatory agents and/or bronchodilators.
    • History of emergency room use or clinic visits for acute asthma exacerbations within the last year.
    • History of one or more hospitalizations for asthma within the past 5 years.
    • History of intensive care unit admissions for asthma within the past 5 years
    • A diagnosis of attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder that meets one of the following criteria:
  • A co-morbid psychological diagnosis.
    • Requires multiple medications, psycho-pharmaceuticals (other than stimulants) or does not respond to normal doses of medication.
    • Requires management and treatment by mental health provider (e.g., Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Social Worker).
  • Requires specialty consultant, other than a family practice physician or general medical officer, more than twice a year on a chronic basis.
  • Requires modifications of the educational curriculum or the use of behavioral management staff.
  • Requires adaptive equipment (such as an apnea home monitor, home nebulizer, wheelchair, splints, braces, orthotics, hearing aids, home oxygen therapy, home ventilator, etc.).
  • Requires assistive technology devices (such as communication devices) or services.
  • Requires environmental/architectural considerations (such as limited numbers of steps, wheelchair accessibility/housing modifications and air conditioning).
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (Requires completion of DD Forms 2792-1, Exceptional Family Member Special Education/Early Intervention Summary) Family members of active duty Service members and civilian employees appointed to an overseas position shall be identified as a family member with special educational needs and eligible for early intervention services or special education or if they meet one of the following criteria:
  • Has or requires an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
  • Has or requires an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
DODDS
Department of Defense Dependents School -The Department of Defense (DoD) school system (kindergarten through grade 12) that is responsible for the education of DoD dependents who are residing in overseas locations.
DODEA
Department of Defense Education - The headquarters level of the organization which oversees school programs for depends of DoD employees. This organization is responsible for overseas programs (DoDDS) and domestic programs (DDESS) Activity
DOD SCHOOL SYSTEMS
The DDESS and DoDDS school systems.
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Domestic violence or a pattern of behavior resulting in emotional/psychological abuse, economic control, and/or interference with personal liberty that is directed toward a person of the opposite sex who is:
  • A current or former spouse
  • A person with whom the abuser shares a child in common
  • A current or former intimate partner with whom the abuser shares or has shared a common domicile
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
An offense under the United States Code, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or State law involving the use, attempted use, or threatened use of force or violence against a person of the opposite sex; or a violation of a lawful order issued for the protection of a person of the opposite sex who is:
  • a current or former spouse
  • a person with whom the abuser shares a child in common
  • a current or former intimate partner with whom the abuser shares or has shared a common domicile
DOR
Date of Rank
DOWN PAYMENT
The portion of the sales contract of mortgage paid to the seller by the purchaser at the time of closing on the property, with the understanding that the balance due will be paid later.
DRUG (SUBSTANCE) ABUSE
The wrongful use of a controlled substance, prescription medication, over-the-counter medication, or intoxicating substance to the extent that it has an adverse effect on performance, conduct, discipline, or mission effectiveness. This also includes the intentional inhalation of fumes or gasses of intoxicating substances with the intent of achieving an intoxicating effect on the user's mental or physical state, and steroid usage other than that specifically prescribed by a physician
DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION
This program is responsible for addressing illegal drug use prevention activities through education and urinalysis testing
DRUG OR ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
This refers to the psychological or physiological (physical) reliance on alcohol, a chemical substance, or pharmacological agent. Drug dependence is also a clinical diagnosis which can be made by a qualified mental health professional or physician. Drug dependence requires treatment and possible medical monitoring for physical withdrawal
DSM-IVTR
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Version, Text Revision is the professional reference book published by the American Psychiatric Association which catalogs all mental disorder diagnoses and symptoms. It is routinely used for diagnostic purposes by mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, psychiatric nurses, and other clinicians
DUAL ELIGIBLE
A term used to describe an individual who is eligible both for Medicare and full Medicaid coverage, including nursing home and prescription drugs.
DUE DATE
In a revolving charge, loan or credit card account, the date by which payments should be received at the lending entity.
DUE PROCESS
A system of procedures ensuring an individual will be notified of, and have opportunity to contest, decisions made about him
DUTY STATUS
The status of the Service member at the time of casualty; duty status is used as a basis for determining eligibility for survivor benefits and entitlements. A Service member's duty status is reported as Active Duty (AD), Active Duty for Training (ADT), or Inactive Duty Training (IDT)
DUTY STATUS - WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN (DUSTWUN)
A temporary designation for casualty status when the reason for a service member's absence is uncertain and it is possible that the member may be a casualty
DUTY TO WARN
When someone has reported information indicating that he or she may harm him or herself or others, or if a child is being abused, the counselor is required by law to report it to the proper authorities. Counselors should explain limitations to confidentiality and the duty to warn prior to the start of counseling
DYSCALCULIA
A severe difficulty in understanding and using symbols or functions needed for success in mathematics
DYSFLUENCY
Difficulty in the production of fluent speech, i.e., stuttering.
DYSGRAPHIA
A severe difficulty in producing handwriting that is legible and written at an age-appropriate speed.
DYSLEXIA
A severe difficulty in understanding or using one or more areas of language, including listening, speaking, reading, writing and spelling.
DYSNOMIA
A marked difficulty in remembering names or recalling words needed for oral or written language.
DYSORTHOGRAPHIA
A serious learning disability that affects a child's ability to spell.
DYSPRAXIA
A severe difficulty in performing drawing, writing, buttoning, and other tasks requiring fine motor skills, or in sequencing the necessary movements

 

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EAOS
Expiration of Active Obligated Service
EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT
The implementation of a formal plan for identifying a disability as early as possible in a child's life.
EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES (EIS)
Developmental services that are provided under the supervision of a Military medical Department; are provided using Military Health Services System resources at no cost to the parents
EAS
End of Active Service
EDUCATION LOAN
Financial aid provided to students for the purpose of attending a college or university. The student is required to repay the cost of the loan with interest
EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICE/EDUCATION CENTER
Offices located on military installations where eligible personnel can receive educational assistance and information to help them achieve their educational goals
EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATE
An individual who speaks or acts knowledgeably for the educational needs of another.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF TRANSFER OR APPOINTMENT
The date on which an employee or new appointee reports to his/her new or first official duty station
EFT
Electronic Funds Transfer
EHA
Early Intervention Education of the Handicapped Act - exists for infants and toddlers from birth through age 2 years. Intervention services are offered to families whose children are identified as having developmental delays
ELIGIBILITY
The determination of whether or not a child qualifies to receive early intervention or special education services based on meeting established criteria.
EML
Environmental Morale Leave
EMOTIONAL ABUSE
This type of child abuse usually involves a pattern of behavior by the parent or caretaker that has a negative effect on the child's emotional development or sense of self-worth. This could include constant criticism, threats, rejection, or withholding love, support, or guidance (e.g., telling the child he or she is stupid or should never have been born). It is also referred to as psychological abuse because it has an impact on the child's psychological well-being
EMOTIONAL CYCLE OF DEPLOYMENT
Common emotional stages individuals progress through during a deployment. The cycle affects every individual differently
EMOTIONAL DISORDERS
Disorders characterized by their effect on an individual's emotional state. They may be anxiety, such as separation anxiety, phobias, and post traumatic stress disorder
EMPLOYEE
A civilian officer or employee of an "agency." This term also includes new appointees and new hires
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
DoD component-based counseling programs that offer assessment, short-term counseling, and referral for employees for a wide range of drug and alcohol or mental health issues that affect job performance
EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE (ESGR)
ESGR is a Department of Defense organization that strives to gain and maintain support from public and private employers of the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE OFFICES
Offices located on installations that provide Service members, civilians, and their family members with job search preparation and assistance
ENRICHMENT
Providing a child with extra and more sophisticated learning experiences than those normally presented in the curriculum.
ENS
Ensign; an O-1
ENTITLEMENT
A program that creates a legal obligation on the federal government to any person, business, or unit of government that meets the criteria set in law
EOM
End of Month
EOOW
Engineering Officer of the Watch
EOS
Expiration of Service
EOY
End of Year
EPSDT
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Services - One of the services that States are required to include in their basic benefits packages for all Medicaid- eligible children under age 21
EQUITY
The difference between the market value of a property or home and the amount owed on that property.
ESCALATOR POSITION
This is established by the principle that the returning Service member is entitled to the position in his or her civilian workplace that he or she would have attained had he or she remained continuously employed by that civilian employer. This may be a position of greater or lesser responsibilities, to include a layoff status, when compared to the employees of the same seniority and status employed by the company
ESGR
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense organization that strives to gain and maintain support from public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve
ESTATE
The assets and liabilities left by a person at death
ESTATE PLANNING
The continuing process of arranging for the use, conservation, and transfer of one's property and wealth during life and upon death.
ETIOLOGY
The study of the cause of diseases.
EVALUATIONS
Medical, psychological, and educational assessments required to define a medical or educational condition suspected after a screening procedure
EXECUTOR
A person appointed by a testator to administer a will ensuring that the will is properly executed
EXPECTED SERVICE
This term applies to federal positions where certain civil service rules and regulations do not apply
EXPOSURE
The act of being involved in an event with the potential for psychological harm
EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE
The ability to communicate through speech, writing, augmentative communication, or gestures.
EXTENDED ABSENCE FINANCIAL PLAN
A plan developed by a Service member prior to deployment, addressing the following issues for the period of the absence: legal power of attorney to accomplish personal and financial requirements; a plan for meeting financial obligations; disposition of car and auto insurance; allotments for appropriate monthly expenditures; and disposition of other financial issues that might come up during the period of absence
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
Special education provided during summer months to students found to require year-round services to receive an appropriate education.
EXTENDED STORAGE
Storage of household goods while an employee is assigned to an official station or post of duty to which he/she is not authorized to take, or unable to use, household goods. Extended storage can also be authorized when it is in the public interest. This term is also referred to as non-temporary storage

 

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FADM
Fleet Admiral; only assigned during a time of war; an O-11
FAIR HEARING
Individuals have a constitutional and statutory right to appeal denials or terminations of Medicaid benefits to an independent arbiter. The fair hearing is the administrative procedure that provides this independent review
FAMILY ADVOCACY COMMAND ASSISTANCE TEAM (FACAT)
A multidisciplinary team composed of specially trained and experienced individuals who are on call to provide installations advice and assistance on cases of child sexual abuse that involve DoD-sanctioned activities. The team helps assess the situation, develop a strategy for the investigation, gathers evidence to prosecute the suspect, meet the needs of the victims and their families, and restore public confidence in the out-of-home care program
FAMILY ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
The policy making, coordination, recommending, and overseeing body for the installation
FAP
FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (FAP)
This DoD-level program is designed to address prevention, identification, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up, and reporting of family violence. FAPs consist of coordinated efforts designed to prevent and intervene in cases of family distress and to promote healthy family life.
FAMILY CARE PLAN
Dual military couples and single Service members with dependents are required to complete a Family Care Plan delineating who will care for their dependents when they are away, deployed, or unavailable
FAMILY CENTER
building of office on a military base that contains the resources and expertise to deliver the Military Assistance Program (MAP).
FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC)
Child care provided in an individual's home, for compensation, on a regular basis for ten hours or more each week. They must be certified by the Secretary of a Military Department or Defense Agency Director and/or commander as a qualified provider of home-based child care. Some Services or installations may refer to these providers as "Family Home Day Care," "Family Home Care," or "Family Day Care."
FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC) PROVIDER
An individual eighteen years of age or older who provides child care for ten hours or more per week per child on a regular basis in his or her Government quarters with the approval and certification of the commanding officer, and has responsibility for planning and carrying out a program that meets the children's needs at their various stages of development and growth
FAMILY MEMBER
Family members are individuals whose relationship to the military sponsor leads to entitlements, benefits, or privileges administered by the Services
FAMILY READINESS GROUP (FRG)
Command/unit sponsored group or organization for spouses, family members, and others with a direct connection to the unit. The FRG provides education, social and emotional support, information, and activities.
FAMILY SEPARATION ALLOWANCE (FSA)
If a Service member is separated from his or her dependents for over thirty-one days, he or she may apply for this allowance. This allowance is given only if the dependents are prohibited from accompanying the Service member to the duty station
FAMILY SEPARATION HOUSING (FSH) ALLOWANCE
An allowance paid at the non-dependent rate for BAH or Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) when family members are required to live apart from a Service member living at the permanent duty station
FAMILY TRAINING, COUNSELING AND HOME VISITS
Services provided, as appropriate, by social workers, psychologists, and other qualified personnel to assist the family of a child eligible under this part in understanding the special needs of the child and enhancing the child's development.
FAP
Family Advocacy Support Program.
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
FDHDIP
Flight Deck Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay
FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE
The statutory term for the federal Medicaid matching rate, i.e., the share of the costs of Medicaid services or administration that the federal government bears
FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL
The federal government's working definition of poverty that is used as the reference point for the income standard for a number of Federal Programs, such as Food Stamps, WIC, and Medicaid.
FEDERAL RESUME
Although there is no mandated form, some vacancy postings will refer to a federal resume. It is simply a resume that contains all the information required to apply for a federal job, including personal information, education, work experience, and job-related skills and training
FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER SERVICES
FQHC services are primary care and other ambulatory care services provided by community health centers funded under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. FQHCs must provide services without regard to ability to pay.
FEE BASIS
A fee for professional legal services charged to the client regardless of the outcome of the case
FFSC
Fleet and Family Support Center
FICA
Federal Insurance Contributions Act; a federal income tax deducted from all service members basic pay
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Knowing the facts and vocabulary necessary to manage personal finances
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND COUNSELING
The act of evaluating an individual's or family's income and expenditures and recommending short and long-term actions to achieve financial goals and ensure individual, family, and mission readiness
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Body movements that use small muscles (i.e., picking up a small object, writing, or eating).
FIT
Federal Income Tax
FITW
Federal Income Tax Withheld
FIXED INTEREST RATE
An interest rate that will remain the same throughout the life of the mortgage or other loan.
FLAK
This term was derived from the Fliegerabwehrkanone Anti-Bomber Cannon which was used in World War II. Service members could not pronounce it so began abbreviating the shots that came out of the cannon as F.L.A.K.. This term is now used as a metaphor used to describe criticism being fired at a person by military members and veterans.
FLAK JACKET/VEST
Protective jacket or vest used to protect one who wears it from low velocity projectiles, such as shrapnel
FLASHBACKS
Memories of distressing events that are experienced suddenly, feel very real, and occur repeatedly
FLEETEX/JTFEX
Fleet Exercise/Joint Task Force Exercise
FLYING PROGRAM
This program (also known as Aero Club) provide eligible and qualified patrons with the opportunity to rent aircraft, store aircraft owned by members, or participate in flying instruction, and other related services. This is a Category C MWR activity
FORM C (OPM FORM 1203)
An optical scan form on which applicants mark answers to employment questionnaires if required for the application process. Some agencies have applicants answer these questions online.
FPO
Fleet Post Office
FRAUD
Intentionally deceiving another person to cause them to suffer a loss
FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION
Education that is provided at public expense, under public supervision and direction, and without tuition charge; and as elementary or secondary education, as determined under applicable State law, except that the term does not include any education beyond grade 12
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
The phrase that describes both the right of providers to choose whether or not to participate in the program. This right with respect to beneficiaries is commonly waived in states implementing Medicaid managed care
FRS CQ
Fleet Replenishment Squadron Carrier Qualification Flights
FSA
Family Separation Allowance
FSGLI
Family Service Group Life Insurance
FTR
Federal Travel Regulation
FULL-DAY CARE
This care meets the needs of parents working outside the home who require child care services five hours or more per day on a regular basis, usually at least four days per week
FUNCTIONAL VOCATIONAL EVALUATION
A student-centered appraisal process for vocational development and career decision making. It allows students, educators, and others to gather information about such development and decision making
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
A state-licensed individual responsible for arranging all details of the burial, including the request for military funeral honors
FY
Fiscal Year
FYI
For Your Information
FYTD
Fiscal Year To Date

 

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GEN
General; an O-10
GENERAL CURRICULUM
The curriculum adopted by the DoD school systems for all children from preschool through secondary school.
GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA
A method for obtaining a diploma for adults whom did not complete high school.
GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) PAY
The general pay scale system for white-collar jobs in the federal government. Positions are identified by GS level, ranging from GS-1 to GS-15
GMT
General Military Training
GOLF PROGRAM
This program offers open play, tournaments, and services such as golf instruction, golf resale, and food and beverage to eligible patrons. This is a Category C MWR activity
GOVERNMENT HOUSING
Housing that is owned or leased, operated, and maintained by the Department of Defense
GROSS (HEAVY) WEIGHT
The weight of the moving van with the packed and loaded household goods less the crew, vehicle, fuel, and material
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Body movements that use large muscles; for example: sitting, walking or climbing.
GROUP HOMES
A residential living arrangement for adults with disabilities. The home includes supervisors who are non-disabled.
GYSGT
Gunnery Sergeant; an E-7

 

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HABILITATION
The process of helping an individual develop specific skills and abilities (dressing, eating, maneuvering a wheelchair) in order to become as independent and productive as possible.
HASH MARKS
Navy service stripes indicating length of service. 1 stripe=4 years
HDIP
Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay
HEADHUNTER/ RECRUITER
A person within a staffing firm who is responsible for identifying and screening / evaluating qualified candidates for an open position within a client business. The recruiter / headhunter generally works closely with the hiring firm to determine which candidates are best suited for any open positions. The term "Headhunter" is a colloquial term for recruiters, employment agencies, or executive search firms that broker human resources
HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA)
The purpose of this legislation is to: "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other purposes." However, common references to the act refer to the standards it set for the confidentiality of private health information.
HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
Those individuals who are employed or assigned as healthcare professionals, or are credentialed to provide healthcare services (including clinical social workers), at a military medical or military dental treatment facility, or a military family support center, or who provide such care at a deployed location or in an official capacity. This term includes military personnel, DoD civilian employees or DoD contractor personnel
HEARING IMPAIRMENT
An impairment in hearing, whether permanent or fluctuating, which adversely affects a child's educational performance, but is not included under the definition of deafness.
HHG
Household Goods
HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
Opportunities for youth to participate in adventure programs and events that require close adult supervision. Examples of high-adventure activities include, but are not limited to, skiing, rappelling, rock climbing, water sports, white water rafting, off-site tours, and overnight trips. Adult and staff supervision ratios shall be adjusted to minimize risk and help ensure youth participants' safety and well-being. High-adventure activities require the presence of experienced personnel who specialize in the implementation of the specific high-adventure activity
HIGH RISK BEHAVIOR
Any type of conscious or unconscious action that is in disregard to personal safety
HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES WAIVER
Also known as the "1915(c) Waiver" - authorizes the Secretary of HHS to allow a state Medicaid program to offer to beneficiaries at risk of institutionalization in a nursing facility or facility for the mentally retarded.
HOME BASED SERVICES
Early intervention services provided to a child and family in their own home.
HOME VISIT
This is a scheduled time for parents to meet privately with a New Parent Support Program (NPSP) professional in their home. At least one parent must be present, and both parents are encouraged to participate. During a home visit, a NPSP staff member assesses the family's unique circumstances, strengths, and needs. The NPSP staff member then works with the parent(s) to develop a plan to address their specific goals. This plan may include support and guidance related to pregnancy, labor and delivery, infant/toddler growth and development, safety, and parenting. NPSP staff can also provide assistance with couple's communication and conflict management. Referrals to resources and activities in the local community may be included.
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
Educational instruction given in a student's home when he is unable to attend school for medical or other reasons.
HOP
Slang for Space-A Travel; also a flight in an aircraft
HOR
Home of Record
HOURLY CARE
Care provided in a child development program that meets the needs of parents requiring short-term child care services on an intermittent basis. Hourly care includes short-term alternative child care
HOUSEHOLD GOODS (HHG)
Property, unless specifically excluded, associated with the home and all personal effects belonging to an employee and immediate family members on the effective date of the employee's change of official station orders that legally may be accepted and transported by a commercial HHG carrier. Examples of items included are professional books, papers, and equipment (PBP&E), spare parts of a POV, consumable goods where the Department of State has declared that they are necessary, vehicles other than POVs, and ultra light vehicles for recreation or sport. Not included are personal baggage when carried on a ticket, automobiles, trucks, vans, etc., live animals and other similar articles
HRS
Housing Referral System
HYPERACTIVITY
Behavior that is characterized by excessive motor activity or restlessness.
HYPERVIGILENT
The state of being mentally over-alert
HYT
High Year Tenure

 

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IAP
In Assignment Processing
IAW
In Accordance With
IDENTITY THEFT
A crime in which an impostor obtains key pieces of personal information, such as Social Security or driver's license numbers, in order to impersonate someone else. The information obtained through identity theft can be used to obtain credit, merchandise, and services in the name of the victim or to provide the thief with false credentials
IDT
Inactive Duty Training
IDTT
Inactive Duty Training Travel
ILLEGAL/ ILLICIT DRUG
This refers to any drug which is prohibited by law or lawful drugs, such as prescription medications, when obtained or used without proper authority
IMMEDIATE FAMILY
Any of the following who are members of the employee's household when the employee reports for duty at the new permanent duty station or signs an overseas tour renewal:
  • lawful spouse
  • dependent children (unmarried and under the age of twenty-one)
  • grandchildren, minor wards, and other children under the legal guardianship of the employee
  • dependent parents of employee or spouse (employee or spouse provides at least fifty-one percent of support)
  • dependent brother/sisters (unmarried and under the age of twenty-one)
Note: Age limits do not apply if the applicable dependent is physically or mentally incapable of self-support.
IMPACT AID
Established financial supports for school districts that service students of active duty military personnel. Students with disabilities generate additional funds above and beyond those generated by military children who are not disabled.
IMPARTIAL HEARING
When parents feel their due process rights have been violated they can ask for a due process hearing or an impartial hearing; allows parents to present their position or complaint before a trained hearing officer.
IMPOSSIBLE OR UNREASONABLE
(As defined in DoDI 1205.12) For the purpose of determining when providing advance notice of uniformed service to an employer is impossible or unreasonable. The unavailability of an employer or employer representative to whom notification can be given, an order by competent military authority to report for uniformed service within forty-eight hours of notification, or other circumstances that the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs may determine are impossible or unreasonable are sufficient justification for not providing advance notice of pending uniformed service to an employer
IMPULSIVITY
Non-goal orientated activity that is exhibited by individuals who lack careful thought and reflection prior to a behavior.
IN-COURT REPRESENTATION
Appearing, or providing notice of appearance, as counsel on behalf of a client in a military, civil, or civilian criminal proceeding.
INCAPCITATING ILLNESS OR INJURY (III)
The casualty status of a Service member (not classified as VSI or SI) whose illness or injury requires hospitalization and makes the Service member physically or mentally unable to communicate with the next-of-kin
INCEST
Incest is any kind of sexual activity between two persons who are related as family. It can include sexual activity between family members of either gender and can include family members of any age. When one of the family members is a minor, incestuous activity is also called interfamilial child sexual abuse
INCLUSION
Ensuring that necessary supports and services are provided so children with disabilities can participate with children who are not disable in school, community, and recreation activities.
INCOME DISTRIBUTIONS
Payment resulting from interest of dividend income to a mutual fund from the fund's portfolio to those owning shares in that fund as of a certain date.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION
An evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by either the DoD school or the EDIS that conducted the initial evaluation.
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS
Basic skills needed by people with disabilities to function on their own, with as little help as possible. Skills include self-help (i.e., bathing, dressing), house-keeping, and community living (i.e., shopping, using public transportation), etc.
INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTEE (IA)
This refers to Service members sent to assist, or augment, a command when needed. A Service member may be sent to a different branch of Service as an augmentee
INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE PLAN (IFSP)
A written statement for each infant or toddler receiving early intervention services, that includes goals and outcomes for the child and family, and a transition plan for the child into services for children over the age of two.
INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLAN (ITP) - MILITARY CAREER
An ITP is not an official form. It is created by the service member to use as a framework to define realistic career and personal goals. It identifies actions associated with transition. Transition assistance representatives can assist in the development of the ITP.
INDIVIDUALIZED TRANSISTION PLAN (ITP) - SPECIAL EDUCATION
A plan designed to provide for the transition of special education students, ages 14 years and older, into post-secondary life. It is a written plan which addresses work, training, and education as well as adult living.
INFANT
A child six Weeks through twelve months of age
INFANT STIMULATION
A program designed to provide specific activities that encourage growth in developmental areas such as movement, speech and language, etc., in infants with developmental delays.
INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABLITIES
Children, ages birth through 2, who need EIS because they are experiencing a developmental delay or have a high probability for developmental delay.
INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TOURS (ITT) PROGRAM
Typical services of the ITT program include informational brochures concerning local and regional attractions; local or regional group tours, etc.; tickets to local movie theaters, concerts, plays, sports events, museums, etc.; admission to regional or national theme parks; and provisions for central registration and advance sales for most MWR facilities, services, and programs on the installation. This is a Category B MWR activity
INFORMED CONSENT
Informed consent occurs when an individual in counseling or substance abuse treatment willingly agrees to allow the treatment professional to disclose personal counseling, history, or treatment information with another specified individual (e.g. commander, supervisor, or spouse) after being advised of the risks, benefits, and limitations of doing so. The consent is generally specified in writing and signed by the Service member. It can specify limitations to the consent and can be withdrawn by the Service member at any time
INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL
Federal, state, or local group consisting of parents, advocates, and professionals who serve in an advisor capacity to plan and implement early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
INTERANT TEACHER
A teacher who provides services to students in a variety of locations
INTEREST
A commission paid to a bank or other creditor for lending money or extending credit.
INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY
Licensed facilities operating under strict regulations and providing intensive support for people with disabilities in the areas of personal care, communication, and behavior management, etc.
INVENTORY
A multi-copy form used by the pickup van operator to record a description of the articles to be shipped. A number is assigned to each item, and all are cross-referenced on the form. The inventory also contains a description of the condition of the article at the time of pickup and allows the shipper to annotate the description of that article upon its delivery or receipt at destination
INVENTORY ITEM
An item consisting of a carton, a bundle of legs disassembled from a table, a bundle of tools, a large appliance, or an article of furniture
IOS
Instructor/Operator Station
IRR
Individual Ready Reserves
ISIS
Integrated Shipboard Information System
ITINERANT TEACHER
A teacher who provides services to students in a variety of locations.
ITT
Information, Tours and Travel

 

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JAG
Judge Advocate General Lawyer
JCS
Joint Chiefs of Staff comprised of the Chairman, Vice Chairman and the Chief of Naval Operations, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Chief of Staff of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Air Force
JFTR
Joint Federal Travel Regulation
JOB COACH
A service agency professional who works with an individual with disabilities at the job site, providing support by helping the employee to improve job skills, interpersonal relations, or any other job related needs.
JOINT SERVICE FACILITIES AND ARMED FORCES RECREATION CENTERS
These are facilities and programs operated by one Service for all DoD Component use for the primary purpose of providing rest and recreation activities including: Armed Forces Recreation Centers (Shades of Green in Florida; Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Germany; Hale Koa Hotel in Hawaii; and Dragon Hill Lodge in Korea), major hotel operations, and recreation sites designed for use by all armed forces personnel. Joint Service Facilities and Armed Forces Recreation Centers are Category C MWR activities
JPPSO
Joint Personal Property Shipping Office
JTR
Joint Travel Regulation, Vol. II, Chapter 15
JUDGE ADVOCATE
General and commissioned officers within the Judge Advocate General's Corps

 

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KEY VOLUNTEER NETWORK
A communication network designed to provide information, referral, and support to families within their Marine Corps unit
KILLED IN ACTION (KIA)
A casualty category applicable to a hostile casualty, not including casualties as a result of terrorist activity, who is killed outright or who dies as a result of wounds or other injuries before reaching a medical treatment facility
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
The necessary characteristics of a qualified applicant for a particular job. Most federal job postings ask applicants to write a short supplemental essay describing specific skills and experiences that match those desired for the position in addition to submitting their resume.
KVN
Key Volunteer Network

 

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L.I.N.K.S
Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge, Skills - A 10.5 hour spouse-to-spouse orientation session on the global Marine Corps lifestyle is intended for spouses new to the Marine Corps
LARGE SCALE REBASING
This includes DoD global rebasing, the official creation or activation of one or more new military units, the realignment of forces as a result of the base closure process, and changes in the number of housing units on a military installation
LCDR
Lieutenant Commander; an O-4
LCPL
Lance Corporal; an E-3
LDO
Limited Duty Officer
LEAD AGENCY
State agency that has been designated by the governor to administer and implement a the State's early intervention services. The agency may be education, public health, or mental health.
LEARNED HELPLESSNESS
A tendency to be a passive learner who depends on others for decisions and guidance. In individuals with LD, continued struggle and failure can heighten this lack of self-confidence.
LEARNED MODALITIES
Approaches to assessment or instruction stressing the auditory, visual, or tactile avenues for learning that are dependent upon the individual.
LEARNING STRATEGY APPROACHES
Instructional approaches that focus on efficient ways to learn, rather than on curriculum. Includes specific techniques for organizing, actively interacting with material, memorizing, and monitoring any content or subject
LEASE
A contractual agreement between the owner of real property and a tenant for the possession and use of the premises for a specified period of time in return for the payment of rent
LEASE CANCELLATION PENALTY
A fee charged to a tenant in the event that the tenant breaks the lease before the specified time
LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT
The educational setting that permits a student with disabilities to have maximum contact with non-disabled peers while meeting the student's special education needs.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Legal advice, counseling, and other help provided by the Legal Assistance Offices to eligible clients pertaining to their personal legal affairs
LEGAL ASSISTANCE ATTORNEY
An attorney (either a military judge advocate or civilian attorney) who provides legal assistance within the military on a part-time or full-time basis
LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE
An office on a military installation providing legal assistance services to eligible clients
LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
An administrator or executor of a decedent's estate who has been duly appointed or approved by an appropriate court
LES
Leave and Earnings Statement is a pay stub, but it contains more information than just your pay and taxes. Your LES tells about leave, special pays and years in service
LESSEE
Tenant
LESSOR
Landlord
LIABILITY
The maximum amount for which a carrier is normally liable through carrier negligence in connection with loss or damage of cargo while in transit or in storage
LIBRARIES PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION SERVICES
These programs and services provide current, retrospective, and authoritative multi-media materials (e.g., books, magazines, newspapers, microforms, tapes, electronic data bases, etc.) in all subject fields to include literary, musical, artistic, and basic reference for recreation and personal education. This is a Category A MWR activity
LOAN CLOSET
Sometimes referred to as the lending locker and usually housed in the family center, the loan closet is a resource through which newly arrived personnel and families can borrow basic household items until their household arrive or until after a move. Available items vary among locations but generally include dishes, utensils, baby furniture, cookware, and other essentials, but not bed linens
LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY (LEA)
A board of education or other legally constituted local school authority having administrative control and direction of free public elementary and secondary education through grade 12 in a county, township, independent school district, or other school district, and includes any State agency that directly operates and maintains facilities for providing free public education
LOCALITY RATES
Maximum per diem rates prescribed for specific geographic localities within CONUS
LOCUS OF CONTROL
The tendency to attribute success and difficulties either to internal factors such as efforts or to external factors such as chance.
LODGING-PLUS PER DIEM SYSTEM
The method of computing per diem in which the total daily per diem allowance is broken out into two separate amounts for:
  • lodging
  • meals and incidental expenses (M&IE).
Under the lodgings-plus method, the employee is allowed:
  • actual expenses for lodging, not to exceed the prescribed amount
  • one-fourth of the M&IE rate for each six-hour period, or fraction thereof, in travel status.
LPO
Leading Petty Officer
LT
Lieutenant; an O-3
LTCOL
Lieutenant Colonel; an O-5
LTGEN
Lieutenant General; an O-9
LTJG
Lieutenant Junior Grade; an O-2

 

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M&IE
Meals and incidental expenses
MAGTF
Marine Air Ground Task Force
MAINSTREAMING
The concept that students with disabilities should be educated with non-disabled students to the maximum extent possible.
MAINTENANCE FEES
An additional cost to cover maintenance of common areas, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems usually charged in rentals in condominium or co-op communities
MAJ
Major; an O-4
MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY
Such activities as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, learning, and working.
MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION
An entity that has entered into a risk contract with a state Medicaid agency to provide a specified package of benefits to Medicaid enrollees in exchange for a monthly cap payment on behalf of each enrollee
MARFORRES
Marine Forces Reserves
MARINE CORPS KEY VOLUNTEER NETWORK (KVN)
This is a unit-based family readiness and assistance program. The key volunteer is the primary communication link between the commander and the unit families and provides official communication, information, and referral assistance to unit spouses
MASP
Military Academic Skills Program
MCAS
Marine Corps Air Station
MCCS
Marine Corps Community Services
MCFTB
Marine Corps Family Team Building provides educational resources, services and a roadmap to the Marine Corps lifestyle to foster the personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marine Corps families
MCPO
Master Chief Petty Officer; an E-9; usually the rating is substituted for PO, so an Electrician's Mate EM who is an E-9 would be abbreviated EMCM
MCPON
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy; an E-10
MEDEVAC
Medical Evacuation
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
The term in the Medicaid statute, Title XIX of the Social Security Act, for payment for items and services covered under a state's Medicaid program on behalf of individuals eligible for benefits.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Those evaluative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and supervisory services provided by a licensed and/or credentialed physician to assist CSCs (Case Study Committee) and to implement IEPs.
MEDICALLY NEEDY
An eligibility group that is optional with the states who qualify for coverage because of high medical expenses, commonly hospital or nursing home care. These individuals meet Medicaid's categorical requirements
MEETINGS
All parties attending a meeting to determine eligibility or placement of a child shall appear personally at the meeting site on issuance of written notice and establishment of a date convenient to the concerned parties
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
MOUs are written agreements with different agencies or organizations in the civilian community that help to clarify roles and responsibilities and coordinate efforts when responding to incidents of domestic abuse. DoD policy requires law enforcement and legal officials on military installations to seek to establish MOUs with their civilian counterparts to improve information sharing and investigation of domestic abuse incidents involving Service members
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
This refers to a professional who is trained in assessment, diagnosis, treatment of mental health issues, psychosocial stressors, and individual human behavior and relationships. Some mental health professionals also have specialized expertise in areas such as substance abuse treatment. Mental health professionals can include: psychologists, counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, or behavioral science specialists
MENTAL RETARDATION
Significantly below average general intellectual functioning (as measured by an IQ test), existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior.
METACOGNITIVE LEARNING
Instructional approaches emphasizing awareness of the cognitive processes that facilitate one's own learning and its application to academic and work assignments
MEU
Marine Expeditionary Unit
MEUEX
Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise
MGEN
Major General; an O-8
MGIB (MONTGOMERY GI BILL)
A federally funded program administered by Veteran Benefits Administration. Eligible Service members receive a maximum of thirty-six months of MGIB benefits for fulltime study. Payments are prorated for part-time study
MGIB "KICKER"
An MGIB "Kicker" is an additional amount of money that may be offered by individual branches of Service that increases an individual's basic MGIB monthly benefit.
MGYSGT
Master Gunnery Sergeant; an E-9
MILITARY ADMINISTRATIVE CASE
Any legal case pertaining to a military justice action conducted pursuant to military regulation
MILITARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
The overall program delivering services to military members (single and married), families, youth and children
MILITARY DEPENDENT CHILD
For the purpose of the DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities, a dependent child who:
  • Resides on eligible Federal property with a parent who is an official of, and accredited by, a foreign government and is a military foreign officer
  • Resides on eligible Federal property with a parent on active duty in the uniformed services, as defined in Section 101 of Title 37, United States Code
  • Has a parent on active duty in the uniformed services but does not reside on Federal property
  • Has a parent who is an official of, and has been accredited by, a foreign government and is a foreign military officer but does not reside on eligible Federal property.
MILITARY DEPENDENT STUDENT
For purposes of the DoD Supplement to Impact Aid Program, a student that is a dependent child of a member of the Armed Forces or a dependent child of a civilian employee of the Department of Defense
MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS
The ceremonial paying of respect and the final demonstration of the country's gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended the nation. Military funeral honors ceremonies include, at a minimum, the folding and presentation of the American flag and the sounding of Taps
MILITARY GI BILL "KICKER"
An MGIB "kicker" is an additional amount of money that may be offered by individual branches of Service that increases an individual's basic MGIB monthly benefit.
MILITARY JUSTICE PROCEEDING
A court-martial or hearing conducted pursuant to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) or implementing military regulations. Legal Assistance Attorneys do not provide advice or representation for military justice proceedings
MILITARY NECESSITY
For the purpose of determining when providing advance notice of uniformed service is not required, a mission, operation, exercise, or requirement that is classified, or a pending or ongoing mission, operation, exercise, or requirement that may be compromised or otherwise adversely affected by public knowledge is sufficient justification for not providing advance notice to an employer
MILITARY PROTECTIVE ORDER (MPO)
An order issued by a commander to an active duty Service member to protect a victim of domestic abuse or child abuse and to control the behavior of the alleged abuser. A victim, victim advocate, installation law enforcement agency, or FAP clinician may request a commander to issue an MPO. Among other things, an MPO may order the Service member to surrender his/her government weapons custody card or may order the Service member abuser to stay away from the family home if he/she is living on the installation. Commanders may tailor their orders to meet the specific needs of a victim
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (PROGRAM "S")
A Program developed by DoD to allow employment preference for spouses of active duty Service members. To qualify for military spouse preference, spouses must be identified as one of the best-qualified candidates for the job.
MILITARY TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENT
A legal document that specifies the disposition of property of a Service member and takes effect upon the death of the Service member. Military testamentary instruments have the same legal effect as a testamentary instrument prepared and executed in accordance with the laws of the state in which it is presented for probate
MILITARY TREATMENT FACILITY (MTF)
MTFs, such as inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and troop medical facilities, are run by the Department of Defense (DoD) for the benefit of eligible Service Members, retirees, and their families
MILSTD
Military Standard
MINIMAL BRAIN DYSFUNCTION
A medical and psychological term originally used to refer to the learning difficulties that seemed to result from identified or presumed damage to the brain. Reflects a medical rather than educational or vocational orientation to learning disabilities.
MISSING
A casualty status applicable to a Service member not at his or her duty location due to apparent involuntary reasons and whose location may or may not be known. This casualty status does not apply to Service members who are absent without official leave (AWOL), deserters, or those in a dropped-from-rolls status. A Service member declared missing is further categorized as beleaguered, besieged, captured, detained, interned, missing, or missing in action (MIA)
MIVER
Military Installation Voluntary Education Review
MOBILE HOME
Any type of house trailer or mobile dwelling constructed for use as a residence and designed to be moved overland, either by self-propulsion or towing. Also, a boat (houseboat, yacht, sailboat, etc.) when used as the employee's primary residence
MONETARY ALLOWANCE IN LIEU OF TRANSPORATION (MALT)
This is the amount paid for mileage when a Service or family member drives to the new duty station. It is based on the Official Military Table of Distances.
MONTGOMERY GI BILL (MGIB)
A federally funded program administered by the Veterans Benefits Administration. Eligible Service members receive a maximum of thirty-six months of MGIB benefits for fulltime study. Payments are prorated for part-time study
MONTGOMERY GI BILL (MGIB) "KICKER"
An MGIB "kicker" is an additional amount of money that may be offered by individual branches of Service that increases the basic MGIB monthly benefit
MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATIONAL (MWR) FACILITIES
MWR facilities consist of buildings, structures, land area, or other real property improvements primarily used for MWR
MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATIONAL (MWR) PROGRAMS
MWR activities are those military programs located on DoD installations, on property controlled (by lease or other means) by DoD, or furnished by a DoD contractor that provide mission sustainment, community support, and other revenue generating programs for authorized DoD personnel
MORTGAGE
An instrument which pledges certain real property as security for payment of a debt
MOS
Military Occupation Specialty
MOVE-IN HOUSING ALLOWANCE (MIHA)
MIHA is designed to reimburse overseas costs associated with living in privately-owned or privately-leased quarters. It addresses three specific needs: one-time rent-related expenses, modification of homes for security protection, and the initial cost of making a home habitable. This is available outside of the continental United States (OCONUS) only. MIHA rates change with currency rates and location.
MP
Military Police
MRE
Meal Ready To Eat
MSGT
Master Sergeant; an E-8
MTA
Military Tuition Assistance
MTF
Military Treatment Facility
MTMC
Military Traffic Management Command MTMC is the single manager for Department of Defense passenger transportation
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
The involvement of two or more disciplines or professions in the integration and coordination of services, including evaluation and assessment activities, and development of an IFSP or an IEP.
MULTISENSORY LEARNING
An instructional approach that combines auditory, visual, and tactile elements into a learning task. Tracing sandpaper numbers while saying a number fact aloud would be a multisensory learning activity.
MWR
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
MYOSITIS INFLAMMATORY MYOPATHIESIS
Diseases of the muscles where there is swelling and loss of muscles. Used in the medical terms of dermatomyositis (DM), polymyositis (PM), inclusion-body myositis (IBM), and juvenile forms of myositis (JM or JPM).

 

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NA
Not Applicable
NAF
Naval Air Facility
NARCOTICS
This refers to all opiates, such as morphine and codeine
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA)
NA is a civilian support program available to all persons who are trying to get or to remain sober from drugs. NA is modeled after the Alcoholics Anonymous twelve-step program. The meetings are open and free to anyone who wants to attend. Active participation in the meetings is optional. NA groups are available worldwide
NAS
Naval Air Station
NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM (NSPS)
NSPS is the new performance-based personnel system being implemented across the federal government for civilian positions. NSPS will replace the current GS system
NATIVE LANGUAGE
When used with reference to an individual of limited English proficiency, the home language normally used by such individuals, or in the case of a child, the language normally used by the parents of the child
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATOPS
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standards
NATRACOM
Naval Air Training Command
NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS
Settings that are natural or normal (e.g., home or day care setting) for the infant, toddler, or child's same-age peers who have no disability.
NAVATAC
Navy Anti-Terrorism Alert Center
NAVSEA
Naval Air Systems Command
NAVY COMMAND OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
This is a unit-based family readiness and assistance program. The ombudsman is appointed by the commander to serve as a communication link between the commander and the command families for the enhancement of mission readiness. The ombudsman provides the command families with official communication, information, and referral assistance
NCIS
Naval Criminal Investigation Service
NCP
Navy College Program
NCPACE
Navy College Program for Afloat College Education
NEC
Naval Enlisted Classification Code
NEGLECT
This involves failure to provide for a child's basic physical, medical, educational, or emotional needs
NET WEIGHT
The difference between TARE and GROSS weights
NEUROPSYCHOLOGIAL EXAMINATION
A series of tasks that allow observation of performance that is presumed to be related to the intactness of brain function.
NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NPSP)
A standardized FAP secondary prevention program using an intensive, voluntary home visitation model developed specifically for expectant parents and parents of children from birth to three years of age who are at risk of child abuse
NEWBORN
A child birth through five weeks of age
NEXT OF KIN (NOK)
The person most closely related to the casualty is considered primary NOK for disposition of remains, personal effects, and the release of records to secondary NOK and third parties
NFO
Naval Flight Officer
NICHCY
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities - The national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues for families, educators, and other professionals
NITRAS
Navy Integrated Training Resources and Administration
NJP
Naval Judicial Punishments
NLT
Not Later Than
NMCRS
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
NO-FEE BASIS
Any case where no fee for professional legal services is charged. The client may still be held accountable for paying or reimbursing attorneys for the payment of court costs and administrative filing fees
NOBC
Navy Officer Billet Classification Code
NON-APPROPRIATED FUNDS (NAF)
NAF, or non-appropriated funds, are cash and other assets received from sources other than monies appropriated by Congress. NAFs are government funds, but they are separate and apart from funds that are recorded in the books of the Treasury of the United States.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUNDS (NAF) EMPLOYEE
A NAF employee is a person employed by a NAF Instrumentality (NAFI) program and compensated from NAFs. NAF employees do not include contractor personnel
NON-APPROPRIATED FUNDS INSTRUMENTALITY (NAFI)
A NAFI, or NAF Instrumentality, is a DoD organization that is supported in whole or in part by NAF. It acts in its own name to provide or assist Secretaries of the Services in providing programs for military personnel and authorized civilians. As a fiscal entity, it maintains custody of and control over its NAF and also may administer appropriated resources to carry out its purposes
NON-CAREER SERVICE
As defined in DoDI 1205.12) The period of active uniformed service required to complete the initial uniformed service obligation; a period of active duty or full-time National Guard duty that is for a specified purpose and duration with no expressed or implied commitment for continued active duty; or participation in a Reserve component as a member of the Ready Reserve performing annual training, active duty for training or inactive duty training. Continuous or repeated active uniformed service or full-time National Guard duty that results in eligibility for a regular retirement from the Armed Forces is not considered non-career service
NON-COMPETITIVE POSITIONS
A position in the competitive service that is not filled by selection from an open competitive examination and that is usually based on current or prior federal service
NON-DOD PLACEMENT
An assignment by the DoD school system of a child with a disability to a non-DoD school or facility. The term does not include a home schooling arrangement.
NON-DOD SCHOOL OR FACILITY
A public or private school or other institution not operated by the DoD. That term includes DDESS special contractual arrangements.
NON-TEMPORARY STORAGE (NTS)
Long-term storage. This is only authorized under specific circumstances, such as some overseas assignments or retirement
NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED (NSI)
The casualty status of a Service member whose injury may or may not require hospitalization, has not been classified as VSI, SI, or III, and who is able to communicate with the NOK
NOTICE
Any written or verbal notification of an obligation or intention to perform service in the uniformed Services provided to an employer by the employee who will perform such service, or by a Service official
NOTU
Naval Ordnance Test Unit
NPD
No Pay Due
NPQ
Not Physically Qualified
NPSP
New Parent Support Program - Navy program offered new parents and parents-to-be by Fleet and Family Support Centers
NRA
Naval Reserve Activity
NSAWC
Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center
NSIPS
Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System
NSSF
Naval Submarine Support Facility
NUTRITION SERVICES
Services to infants and toddlers include the following: conducting individual assessments in nutritional history and dietary intake; feeding skills and feeding problems; and food habits and food preferences

 

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OAG
Operational Advisory Group
OBA
Oxygen Breathing Apparatus
OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Included in some federal applications, it assesses a candidate's qualifications through detailed multiple choice or yes-or-no questions
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY/THERAPIST
Term includes services to address the functional needs of children (birth to age 21, inclusive) related to adaptive development; adaptive behavior and play; and sensory, motor, and postural development
OCONUS
Outside the Continental United States
OCONUS MOVE
Any move that terminates or originates in a CONUS duty station and involves a non-CONUS duty station. Also any move between two non-CONUS duty stations.
OCS
Officer Candidate School
OFF-DUTY TIME
Time spent when Service members are not scheduled to perform official duties
OFFICER
For determining those Service officials authorized to provide advance notice to a civilian employer of pending uniformed service by a Service member or an individual who has applied for uniformed service, an officer shall include all commissioned officers, warrant officers, and non-commissioned officers authorized by the Secretary concerned to act in this capacity
OFFICIAL STATION OR POST OF DUTY
The place where the officer or employee reports to duty and/or the residence or quarters from which an employee regularly commutes to and from work
OIC
Officer-In-Charge
OJT
On the Job Training
OMBUDSMAN
An ombudsman is an individual who serves as a link between the families of Service members and the command / unit. Highly knowledgeable in command policy and family concerns, an ombudsman provides families of Service members with referral services to the appropriate source for assistance in resolving questions and concerns
ON-INSTALLATION PARKS AND PICNIC AREAS
These places provide picnic areas, barbecues, pavilions, game fields, fitness trails, nature centers, playgrounds, etc. for self-directed use. These are Category A MWR activities
OOD
Officer of the Deck
OPNAV
Office of Chief of Naval Operations
OPSEC
Operational Security
OPTIONAL APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT (OF 612)
This OPM form is the closest thing to a federal résumé and can be used as part of an application for almost any federal job.
ORD
Operational Requirements Document
ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
Services provided to blind or visually impaired students by qualified personnel to enable those students to attain systematic orientation to and safe movement within their environments in school, home and community
ORSE
Operational Reactor Safeguards Examination
ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT
A severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child's educational performance. That term includes congenital impairments such as club foot or absence of some member; impairments caused by disease
OSD
Office of the Secretary of Defense
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENT
Limited strength, vitality, or alertness due to chronic or acute health problems that adversely affect a child's educational performance
OUT-OF-POCKET RELOCATION EXPENSES
These are expenses incurred during a permanent change of station (PCS) move that are not reimbursed by the government.
OUTDOOR RECREATION EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT PROGRAM
This program supports self-directed and directed participation in outdoor programs by allowing patrons to rent or check out various pieces of recreation equipment. Outdoor recreation equipment checkout includes tents, coolers, sleeping bags, stoves, skis, canoes, boats, and bicycles. Sale of incidental items such as lantern fuel, mantels, and similar accouterments is authorized. This is a Category B MWR activity
OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM
This program provides patrons with instruction and structured outdoor recreation activities (such as archery, hunting, fishing, rappelling, hiking, backpacking, bicycling, mountain biking, boating, canoing, camping jamborees, water and snow skiing, etc.). This is a Category B MWR activity
OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Some federal agencies are authorized to make immediate employment offers for select entry-level positions in more than 100 career fields to college graduates with a 3.5 GPA or better or who graduated in the top 10 percent of their class or major. Eligible candidates receive Outstanding Scholar Designation
OVERSEAS
Other definitions not withstanding, for purposes of authorizing family member travel at government expense when the family member had special needs, overseas is any area outside the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, and the possessions of the United States (excluding the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and Midway Islands)
OVERSEAS HOUSING ALLOWANCE (OHA)
This allowance is given to offset the cost of housing for Service members living off of the installation for an overseas duty assignment. Rates are determined by rank and dependency status. OHA rates have three components: rent, utilities/recurring maintenance allowance, and MIHA.

 

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PACKING
Protecting individual articles by wrapping and placing them in cardboard boxes or by securing them in bundles or packages with wrapping materials
PAGE 2 (RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA)
Identifies Service member's primary and secondary next of kin to be notified in the event of death, illness, or injury
PALS
Precision Automated Landing System
PARACHUTE AND SKYDIVING PROGRAM
These programs offer patrons instruction, sponsored jumps, competitions, etc. in parachuting and sky diving. This is a Category C MWR activity
PARENT
A person who is legally responsible for the child's welfare and with whom the child is living. Such person may be a biological, step-, foster, or adoptive parent or a guardian or other person with power of attorney for the child (including a power of attorney pursuant to a child care plan for a Service member on active duty) authorized by the child's biological, step-, foster, or adoptive parent or guardian.
PARENT COUNSELING AND TRAINING
A service that assists parents in understanding the special needs of their child's development and that provides them with information on child development and special education.
PART-DAY CARE
This care meets the needs of parents working outside the home who require child care services on a seasonal or regularly scheduled part-day basis for fewer than five hours per day, usually fewer than four days per week
PAT
Process Action Team
PB, PP, PE OR PBP&E
The professional books (PB), papers (PP) and professional equipment (PE) which must be weighed separately but are included in HHG
PBO - PACKED BY OWNER
This includes cartons or other items, the contents of which are not made available to carrier for inspection. The carrier has no liability for loss or damage
PCS
Permanent Change of Station; Relocating to a new duty station
PDS
Permanent duty station
PEBD
Pay Entry Base Data
PEBR
Pay Entry Base Rate
PER DIEM
An allowance paid daily instead of actual expenses for lodging, meals and related incidental expenses associated with orders.
PER DIEM, TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION, AND ALLOWANCE COMMITTEE (PDTTAC)
This purpose of this committee is to ensure that uniform travel and transportation regulations are issued pursuant to Title 37, United States Code, other applicable laws, and decisions of the Comptroller General of the United States for members of the seven Uniformed Services. The PDTTAC maintains current tables of benefits and allowances
PERCEPTUAL HANDICAP
Difficulty in accurately processing, organizing, and discriminating among visual, auditory, or tactile information. A person with a perceptual handicap may say that "cap/cup" sound the same or that "b" and "d" look the same
PERFORMING ARTS
These programs are individual skill development programs that provide for participation in or attendance at the following events: theater centers, dinner theaters, music centers, performing arts centers, pageants, special entertainment events, and community activities. These are Category B MWR activities
PERIOD OF MILITARY SERVICE
The period of military service is the length of time in which a Reserve Component service member was:
  • Ordered to active duty under sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(g), 12302, 12304, or 12305 of Title 10, United States Code or under section 331, 332, 359, 360, 367, or 712 of Title 14, United States Code
  • Ordered to or retained on active duty (other than for training) under any provision of law because of a war or national emergency declared by the President or the Congress, as determined by the Secretary concerned
  • Ordered to active duty (other than for training) in support, as determined by the Secretary concerned, of an operational mission for which personnel have been ordered to active duty under section 12304 of Title 10, United States Code
  • Ordered to active duty in support, as determined by the Secretary concerned, of a critical mission or requirement of the uniformed services
  • Called into Federal service as a member of the National Guard under chapter 15 of Title 10, United States Code, or under section 12406 of Title 10, United States Code
PERMANENT CHANGE OF DUTY STATION (PCS)
A permanent transfer from one duty station to another
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS)
This term refers to a change of military assignment that is over 189 days in duration
PERMISSIVE TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY)
TDY is time off, authorized by a commander, for Service members to conduct a house hunting trip to the new duty station. The time is not charged against the member's leave but none of the expenses are reimbursed by the government. Permissive TDY is totally at the personal expense of the military member
PERSCOM
Personnel Command
PERSON AUTHORIZED TO DIRECT DISPOSITION (PADD)
A person authorized to direct disposition of remains
PERSON ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE EFFECTS (PERE)
A person authorized by law to receive the personal effects of a deceased military member
PERSONAL CASUALTY REPORT (PCR)
A message containing casualty information for the purpose of reporting as well as the primary source of information used to inform the NOK of a casualty's status
PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Programs conducted by trained counselors who provide personal and family financial planning education, information services, and assistance on topics including, but not limited to, consumer education, budgeting and debt liquidation, retirement planning, and savings
PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
A trained financial professional, assigned to most installations, with expertise in personal finance and counseling techniques
PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
Development and implementation of coordinated and integrated long-range plans to achieve financial success
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Any property that is not attached to, or part of, the residence
PERSONAL READINESS
Service member's responsibility to prudently address day-to-day personal matters and to adequately prepare for the management of personal responsibilities prior to departing on an extended absence
PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
Information that would make it possible to identify the infant, toddler, or child with reasonable certainty. Information includes the name of the child, the child's parent, or other family member; the address of the child
PERSONNEL RELIABILITY PROGRAM (PRP)
A program which ensures that each person who performs duties involving nuclear weapons meets the highest possible standards of reliability
PET DEPOSIT
Additional money required by a landlord to cover possible damages caused by a tenant's pet(s). This deposit is usually used to cover professional extermination services upon tenant's departure
PFC
Private First Class; an E-2
PHYSICAL ABUSE
This includes punching, beating, kicking, biting, shaking, throwing, stabbing, choking, hitting (with a hand, stick, strap, or other object), burning, or otherwise harming a child. These behaviors are considered child abuse regardless of whether the caretaker intended to hurt the child
PHYSICAL FITNESS AND AQUATIC TRAINING
These programs develop the cardiovascular fitness, strength conditioning, and flexibility of military personnel and include swimming programs associated with Service member training. This is a Category A MWR activity
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Services provided by a qualified physical therapist. Includes services to children (birth to age 21, inclusive) to address the promotion of sensory or motor function through enhancement of musculoskeletal status
PINPOINT LOCATION
A specific location recommended for an active duty service member's assignment because it has the following:
  • A valid requirement for the active duty service member's grade and military occupational specialty.
  • Availability of medical and educational staff necessary to provide Early Intervention Services and special education to the active duty service member's child with special educational needs.
PLAYGROUPS
New Parent Support Program (NPSP) playgroups are regularly scheduled get-togethers for parents and their preschool age children. They provide opportunities for families to enjoy learning and playing together while meeting other parents and their children. The groups are generally parent-led with overall supervision by NPSP staff. They meet at a designated place and time on military installations. Playgroup availability and activities vary by installation. Typical activities may include arts and crafts, free play, organized games, swimming pool play, field trips, and other special events.
PO1
Petty Officer First Class; an E-6; usually the rating is substituted for PO, so an Electrician's Mate EM who is a PO1 would use EM1
PO2
Petty Officer 2nd Class; an E-5; usually the rating is substituted for PO, so an Electrician's Mate EM who is a PO2 would use EM2
PO3
Petty Officer 3rd Class; an E-4; usually the rating is substituted for PO, so an Electrician's Mate EM who is a PO3 would use EM3
POA
Power of Attorney - A document authorizing one person to act legally on behalf of another.
POC
Point of Contact
POM
Pre-Overseas Movement
PORT
The left side of the ship, facing forward toward the bow
POST DEPLOYMENT HEALTH REASSESSMENT (PDHRA)
A survey provided to all Service members returning from deployment that assesses all aspects of health. If combat stress or other health conditions are identified through the assessment, appropriate referrals for services will be provided
POST DEPLOYMENT HEALTH REASSESSMENT (PDHRA)
A survey provided to all Service members returning from deployment used to assess all aspects of health. If combat stress or other health conditions are identified through the assessment, appropriate referrals for services are provided
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
A mental health diagnosis in the DSM-IVTR characterized by the development of anxiety following a traumatic event. The anxiety involves three clusters of symptoms: re-experiencing the event, avoidance, and increased arousal. Symptoms are present for more than one month after exposure to the traumatic event and cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. PTSD can be chronic or acute and onset can be delayed after the traumatic experience.
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
An anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal
POST-ARRIVAL SERVICES
These are services that help orient newcomers to the community. They can take the form of briefings, tours, social events, job fairs, and other services to assist with settling-in and adapting in the new community
POSTHUMOUS PROMOTION
Promotion to a higher grade following a casualty's death. This promotion is not for pay purposes
POV
Privately Owned Automobile
PRD
Projected Rotation Date
PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES
These are briefings, counseling, and planning services provided well in advance of the move to ensure that transferring personnel understand and are prepared to go through the processes of relocation. Such services help transferring members and families to identify and hopefully avoid problems that may arise during the move. These services are essential especially for those new to the military, making their first move with children, making their first move overseas, and for families with special needs or other special circumstances
PRE-MOVE SURVEY
The origin agent examines (surveys) the shipper's goods to determine the amount of time, material, and personnel required to safely pack and load the shipment
PRE-TODDLER
A child thirteen through twenty-four months of age
PREDATORY LENDING
Any of a number of fraudulent, deceptive, discriminatory, or unfavorable lending practices. Many of these practices are illegal, while others are legal but not in the best interest of the borrowers
PREFERENCE ELIGIBILITY
A veteran, spouse, or other designated individual who qualifies for employment preference. Preference eligible individuals are entitled to have five or ten points added to their earned score on a civil service examination
PREMOBILIZATION LEGAL PREPARATION (PLP)
Legal assistance counseling and the preparation and execution of necessary legal documents for Reserve Component Service members assigned to units or as individual mobilizations
PREP
Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program. A weekend-long marriage enrichment seminar designed to help military couples enhance their relationship and communication as a couple. It is typically led by a Chaplain but religious beliefs or affiliations are not required to participate. The marriage retreat includes lodging and food and is offered at no cost to military members
PREREFERRAL PROCESS
A procedure in which special and regular teachers develop trial strategies to help a student showing difficulty in learning remain in the regular classroom.
PRESCHOOL AGE
Children thirty-seven months through five years of age
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
An enrichment program for children ages three to five years of age that lasts four hours or fewer per day on a regularly scheduled basis. These programs are held in CDCs and help prepare children for elementary school
PRESCHOOL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Preschool special education program for children between the ages of 3 through 5 (Department of Defense school systems).
PRESEPARATION COUNSELING CHECKLIST (DD FORM 2648)
Form to help transitioning Service members identify their needs and develop a personal plan of attack for securing the services and resources necessary to meet those needs
PRIMARY CARE CASE MANAGER
(Medicaid) PCCMs are physicians, physician groups, or entities having arrangements with physicians that contract with state Medicaid agencies to coordinate and monitor the use of covered primary care services by enrolled beneficiaries
PRIMARY NEXT-OF-KIN (PNOK)
The legal NOK for a Service member. That person of any age most closely related to the individual according to the line of succession established by DoD
PRIMARY REFERRAL SOURCE
Parents and the DoD Components, including child development centers, pediatric clinics, and newborn nurseries, that suspect an infant or toddler has a disability and brings the child to the attention of the EDIS early intervention program.
PRINCIPAL
The amount of money borrowed or the amount of money borrowed that remains unpaid; the portion of a monthly payment that reduces the outstanding balance of a loan; or the amount of money put into an investment
PRIVATE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Personal and commercial business activities intended to result in an economic gain, including, but not limited to, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, commercial investments, property purchased for the purpose of resale or lease, and commercial real estate dealings. This term does not include personal investments, such as individual retirement accounts or mutual funds, or the rental or sale of a principal residence, or personal belongings of the type or in the quantity usually found within a principal residence. Legal assistance on private business activities is not provided by the Legal Assistance Offices
PRIVATIZED HOUSING
Housing that was formerly government-owned housing or installation housing that has been turned over to private developers for repair or replacement. The developers are then responsible for managing the properties. This is a public-private initiative between the Department of Defense and private housing developers
PRIVILEDGED COMMUNICATION
This refers to a confidential communication between a chaplain or chaplain assistant and his or her penitent that is given as a formal act of religion or as a matter of conscience. A chaplain or chaplain assistant cannot disclose the content of such communications without the expressed consent, preferably in writing, of the person to whom the privilege belongs
PRO BONO PUBLICO
Legal services provided by civilian attorneys "for the public good or welfare" on a voluntary basis (at no cost to the Service member) or to comply with state bar requirements
PRO SE
An appearance in a proceeding by a person who represents himself or herself without the assistance of counsel during the proceeding
PROGRAMS FOR AFLOAT COLLEGE EDUCATION (PACE)
PACE offers Sailors at sea the opportunity to continue their college studies. PACE is free for the Sailor (the only cost is for books) and offers courses taught by civilian instructors aboard the ship or access to college classes using computer technology
PSA
Personnel Support Activities
PSD
Personnel Support Activities
PSYCHIARIST
A medical doctor who has received additional training and served a supervised residency in the specialty of psychiatrics. A psychiatrist may also have additional training in a psychiatric subspecialty, such as child psychiatry or neuropsychiatry. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
A service that includes the following: administering psychological and educational tests and other assessment procedures. Interpreting test and assessment results
PSYCHOLOGIST
A person trained and educated with a scientific focus to perform psychological research, testing, and therapy. Psychologists are interested in the relationship between the human mind and behavior. Psychologists cannot prescribe medication for treatment
PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM
Activities or print materials focusing on early identification of infants and toddlers with disabilities. Materials may include information prepared and disseminated by a Military Medical Department to all primary referral sources
PUBLIC TRUST DESIGNATION
A position that requires an applicant to undergo a background check
PUBLIC/PRIVATE VENTURE
PPV is a DoD initiative whereby government housing is constructed, managed, maintained, and owned by the private sector
PUBLIC/PRIVATE VENTURE AGREEMENT
A PPV is an agreement between a DoD NAF Instrumentality (NAFI) and a non-federal entity whereby the non-federal entity provides goods, services, or facilities to authorized MWR and exchanges patrons. The non-federal entity may, through the PPV, provide a portion or all of the financing, design, construction, equipment, staffing, and operation of a program for goods, services, or facilities
PVT
Private; the lowest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps; an E-1

 

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QA
Quality Assurance
QTRS
Quarters living area
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS OPERATING MANUAL
The federal government's published guide to qualifications required for General Schedule positions in the federal government
QUALIFIED
With respect to an employment position, qualified means having the ability to perform the essential tasks of the position.
QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY
A Medicare beneficiary with income or assets too high to qualify for full coverage under the Medicaid program as a dual eligible, but whose income is at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level and whose countable resources do not exceed $4000
QUALIFYING INDIVIDUAL
Between January 1998 and December 2002, States are required to pay all or a portion of Medicare premiums on behalf of a limited number of Medicare beneficiaries known as "Qualifying Individuals," or QIs
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY POSTIONS (STANDARD FORM (SF) - 86)
The form used for background checks for national security positions requiring a security clearance. It includes questions about educational background, past and current employers, police records, financial situation, and drug and alcohol usage.

 

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R&D
Research & Development
R&R
Navy: Return and Reunion Slang: Rest and Relaxation
RADM
Rear Admiral; an O-8
RADML
Rear Admiral Lower Half; an O-7
RAP
Relocation Assistance Program Services. RAP is designated to provide comprehensive services and support related to relocation
RAP NAVY
Relocation Assistance Program
RAPE
Sexual intercourse by a person that is executed by force and without the consent of the victim. It may be committed on a victim of any age. Any penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense. Rape is proscribed by Article 120 in the UCMJ.
RBSC
Reserve Billet Sequence Code
RE-EXPERIENCING
Memories of distressing events that are experienced suddenly, feel very real, and occur repeatedly
REAL ESTATE AGENT
State-licensed salesperson in the employ of a real estate broker
REAL PROPERTY
The type of property ascribed to real estate investments, such as houses, land, buildings, retail stores, malls, etc.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
If a child or youth with a disability would like to participate in a program, adjustments can be made to the program as long as those adjustments do not change the nature of the service, program, or activity. Adjustments may include altering facilities to make them more accessible and useable by otherwise qualified children with disabilities. Changes may also be made to restrictive admission policies that discriminate against children with disabilities. Programs will assess, on an individual basis, whether or not participation, with or without adjustments, is reasonable
REASONABLE EFFORTS
Actions taken by the employer, to include training provided by an employer, that do not place an undue hardship on the employer
RECREATION
A related service that includes the following: assessment of leisure function; therapeutic recreational activities; recreational programs in schools and community agencies; and leisure education.
RECREATION FEES
Additional payments that might be required to use community pool, beach, tennis courts, etc
RECREATIONAL LODGING
This program offers cabins, trailers, chalets, cabanas, beach houses/cottages to rent or hook-ups in trailer/RV parks to allow Service members to enjoy their vacations at a significant cost savings
REDUCED-FEE BASIS
Legal services provided by a civilian attorney that cost the client substantially less than the prevailing cost for a particular legal service in the locale in which the civilian attorney practices
REFINANCING
The process of obtaining a new mortgage loan to replace the current one. Usually done when interest rates have dropped and an analysis shows it is financially advantageous to the mortgagor to do so.
REG
Regulation
REGIONAL HONORS COORDINATOR
A military office directed by each branch of Service that is responsible for arranging military funeral honors within a specified geographic region
REHABILITATION COUNSELING
Services provided by qualified personnel in individual or group sessions that focus specifically on career development, employment preparation, achieving independence, and integration in the workplace and community of the student with a disability
RELATED SERV. ASSIGNED TO MIL. MED. DEPTS. OVERSEA
Direct or indirect services, provided by EDIS to DoDDS students, under the development or implementation of an IEP necessary for the student to benefit from the educational curriculum
RELATED SERVICES
Transportation and such developmental, corrective, and other supportive services as required to assist a child, age 3 to 21, inclusive, with a disability to benefit from special education under the child's IEP. This includes speech- language pathology and audiology, psychological services, physical and occupational therapy, recreation including therapeutic recreation, early identification and assessment of disabilities in children, counseling services including rehabilitation counseling, orientation and mobility services, and medical services for diagnostic or evaluative purposes. It also includes school health services, social work services in schools, and parent counseling and training. The sources for those services are school, community and medical treatment facilities
RELIEF SOCIETY
An installation-level helping agency that may be able to provide monetary assistance to Service members experiencing financial hardship
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RAP)
RAP is designated to provide comprehensive services and support related to relocation
REMOTE AND ISOLATED INSTALLATION
A remote and isolated installation is located in an area where Category C revenue-generating MWR activities may not be capable of generating a sufficient amount of NAF income to ensure self-sufficiency of the installation's MWR Category B and C (those that include NAF) programs. Remote and isolated status for an installation is awarded after evaluating the installation's financial capability, performance, and degree of assistance provided by major commands and the military Service. A remote and isolated designation for an installation typically allows the installation to fund Category C programs at the Category B level
RENT
Periodic payments made by a tenant to a landlord for the use of real property
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Service member rents truck or trailer. The member receives an advance operating allowance based on mileage authorized and estimated weight of shipment. No advance on separation orders.
RENTER'S (OR TENANTS) INSURANCE
Personal property and liability coverage especially designed for renters
REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE (RDD)
HHGs or UB should arrive on or before the RDD. This is not guaranteed date of delivery. It is important that you contact the destination PPSO as soon as you arrive, even if you do not have a delivery address at this time
RESERVE COMPONENT
The Reserve Component of the United States military consists of all Reserve branches of the active force (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force) and the National Guard. As defined in Section 10101 of Title 10, United States Code, The Reserve Components of the Armed Forces are:
  • The Army National Guard of the United States
  • The Army Reserve
  • The Navy Reserve
  • The Marine Corps Reserve
  • The Air National Guard of the United States
  • The Air Force Reserve
  • The Coast Guard Reserve
RESERVE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (REAP)
REAP is a veterans' education benefit program that provides educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
The placement of a student in a setting that provides educational instruction and 24-hour care.
RESILIENCE
The capacity to tolerate and recover from stressful events
RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (R&R)
A service that provides information about child and youth services on and off the installation to meet child care needs and to maximize use of available sources for Youth Programs
RESOURCE PROGRAM
A program model in which a student with a disabilities is in a regular education classroom for most of each day, but also receives regularly scheduled individual services in a specialized resource classroom.
RESOURCE ROOM
A setting in a school where a student receives instruction for a part of the school day from a special education teacher.
RESPONSIBLE MILITARY PARTY
The military department responsible for providing Early Intervention Services (EIS) or related services in the geographic areas assigned
RESTRICTED REPORTING - DOMESTIC ABUSE
A process allowing a victim of domestic abuse, who is eligible to receive military medical treatment, including civilians and contractors who are eligible to receive military healthcare outside the Continental United States on a reimbursable basis, the option of reporting an incident of domestic abuse to a specified individual without initiating the investigative process or notification to the victim's or alleged offender's commander
RESTRICTED REPORTING - SEXUAL ASSAULT
One of two reporting options available for sexual assault victims. It may also be referred to as confidential reporting. Under the restricted reporting option, the victim's report and any details provided to a healthcare provider, the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, or a victim advocate will not be reported to law enforcement or command to initiate the official investigative process unless the victim consents or an established exception applies under the relevant DoD policy. The Service member has access to medical care, counseling, and victim advocacy under this option. According to DoD policy, persons eligible for restricted (confidential) reporting are: "active duty service members, to include Military Service Academy cadets and midshipmen, or National Guard or Reserve Service members when performing active service and inactive duty (as defined in section 101(d)(3) under Title 10) or a member of the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is operating as a Service of the Department of the Navy."
RESUME
A brief account of one's professional or work experience and qualifications, often submitted with an employment application
RESUMIX
Resumix is an electronic résumé builder that may be used when applying for federal government positions.
RISK FACTORS
Early warning signs or predictors of possible domestic abuse and/or violence
ROD AND GUN PROGRAM
This program provides activities such as skeet, trap, other shooting programs, instruction, competitions, resale, and food and beverage operations. This is a Category C MWR activity
RUAD
Reserve Unit Assignment Document
RUIC
Reserve Unit Identification Code

 

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SA
Seaman Apprentice; and E-2
SAFETY PLANNING
A process whereby a victim advocate, working with a domestic abuse victim, creates a plan, tailored to that victim's needs, concerns and situation, that will help increase the victim's safety and help the victim to prepare for, and potentially avoid, future violence
SAILOR/SAILOR/MARINE/ACE TRANSCRIPT SYSTEM (SMARTS)
SMARTS is the Navy and Marine Corps transcript service used to track and document a Sailor's, Marine's, or veteran's military coursework and training. These transcripts can be obtained by the Sailor, Marine, or veteran at no cost and sent to accredited universities and colleges for use in getting college credit for their military experiences
SAM
Surface to Air Missile
SATCC
Shipboard Air Traffic Control Communications
SATO
Scheduled Airline Ticket Office
SBP
Survivor Benefit Plan
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Financial aid awarded to a student. Financial aid from scholarships and grants generally does not have to be repaid, as long as the student meets the qualifying requirements
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES
Services provided by a qualified school nurse or other qualified person.
SCHOOL-AGE CARE (SAC) PROGRAM
Programs providing supervised and accountable activities to school-age children (kindergarten through sixth grade) before or after school (full-day camps may be provided as an alternative). SAC includes programs that complement half-day kindergarten. SAC programs can be located in youth centers, CDCs, schools, chapels, or other installation facilities that meet fire, health, and safety requirements. This does not include SAC provided in family child care (FCC) homes. SAC programs may partner with local community programs as long as programs meet relevant standards and accreditation requirements
SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
Children attending kindergarten through sixth grade
SCPO
Senior Chief Petty Officer; an E-8; usually the rating is substituted for PO, so an Electrician's Mate EM who is an E-8 would be abbreviated EMCS
SCUBA AND DIVING PROGRAM
This program provides aquatic and scuba type activities, such as instruction and sponsored dives. This is a Category C MWR activity
SCUTTLEBUTT
Drinking fountain and place where Sailors used to gather to share information
SEABEE
A sailor working in a construction rating.
SEAL
SEAL is an acronym for Sea, Air and Land. SEALs are qualified in diving, parachuting, and are experts at combat swimming, navigation, demolitions, weapons, and many other skills.
SECDEF
Secretary of Defense
SECNAV
Secretary of the Navy
SECONDARY NEXT-OF-KIN (SNOK)
Any NOK other than the primary NOK
SECONDARY TRAUMA
This refers to the subsequent victimization that can occur in the aftermath of a sexual assault caused by the unintentional or intentional harm or malicious responses of other individuals to the victim
SECONDARY TRAUMA STRESS
The behavioral and emotional responses that can occur from the knowledge of another person's traumatic experience and the stress resulting from helping (or trying to help) that person. Secondary Traumatic Stress often occurs over time resulting from cumulative exposure to trauma. It is similar to vicarious trauma.
SECTION 1115 WAIVER
Under section 1115 of the Social Security Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is authorized to waive compliance with many of the requirements of the Medicaid statute
SECTION 1915 (B) WAIVER
Section 1915 (B) waives compliance with the "freedom of choice" and "statewideness" requirements of federal Medicaid law in order to allow states to operate mandatory managed care programs in all or portions of the state.
SECTION 209 (B) STATE
Amendments allowed states the option of continuing to use their own eligibility criteria in determining Medicaid eligibility for the elderly and disabled
SECTION 504
Refers to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in which guarantees are provided for the civil rights of disabled children and adults; it also applies to the provision of services whose disability is not severe enough to warrant classification, but could benefit from supportive services and classroom modifications
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Similar to damage deposit, but tenant might have to live in unit for a specified time period before this becomes refundable
SELF-ADVOCACY
The development of specific skills and understandings that enable children and adults to explain their specific learning disabilities to others and cope positively with the attitudes of peers, parents, teachers, and employers
SELF-CARE
Care when a child is responsible for him or herself: including children who are responsible for themselves before or after school, during school vacations, and holidays. "Self-Care Policies" shall address the age and circumstances under which a child under age twelve, residing on or using services provided on a military installation or DoD facility, can be left without adult supervision. This policy shall take into consideration applicable laws and ordinances of the state in which the installation or facilities are located
SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM
A classroom in which a group of students with disabilities receive their entire instructional program with little or no interaction with non-disabled students
SELF-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES
Opportunities for youth to exercise choice and to experience and/or participate in a variety of familiar and unfamiliar activities and to explore new areas of knowledge. Such activities may include listening to music, watching media, playing table games, reading, playing indoor and outdoor games, talking with peers, and doing homework
SELRES
Selected Reserve
SEMPER FI
Abbreviated form of the Latin term Semper Fidelis which means Always Faithful. Semper Fi is the motto of the United States Marine Corps
SENIORITY
Seniority means longevity in employment together with any benefits of employment that accrue with, or are determined by, longevity in employment
SEPARATE FACILITY
A school or a portion of a school, regardless of whether it is operated by the DoD, attended exclusively by children with disabilities.
SERIOUS EVENT
A combat or operational experience that carries the risk of causing a stress injury
SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED (SI)
The casualty status of a Service member whose illness or injury is classified by medical authority to be of such severity that there is cause for immediate concern, but there is no imminent danger to life
SERVICE COORDINATION
Activities of a service coordinator to assist and enable an infant or toddler and the family to receive the rights, procedural safeguards, and services that are authorized to be provided under the DoD early intervention program
SERVICE COORDINATOR
Individual assigned to coordinate the services of an infant or toddler receiving early intervention services.
SERVICE MEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT
In 2003, the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act was completely re-written, and re-named the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. This is the law that now governs legal protections for members of the military and addresses issues such as termination of leases, postponement of court proceedings, and interest rates
SERVICE MEMBERS OPPORTUNITY COLLEGES (SOC)
SOC is a network of colleges and universities that has partnered with DoD to meet the educational needs of the mobile military. SOC has designated five individual degree networks: SOCAD (Army), SOCNAV (Navy), SOCMAR (Marine Corps), SOCCOAST (Coast Guard), and SOCGUARD (National Guard)
SERVICE PROVIDER
Any individual who provides services listed in an IEP or an IFSP
SERVICEMEMBER'S GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (SGLI)
The SGLI payment is $400,000 unless the Service member elected a lesser amount or declined coverage in writing. Monthly premium payments for the level of coverage selected by the Service member were automatically deducted from the Service member's pay
SEXUAL ABUSE
This type of child abuse involves any sexual or sexually-related activity by a parent or caretaker toward a minor, including touching or penetrating a child's genitals in any way (with an object, finger, or other body part), or forcing, coercing, or intimidating a child into engaging in any sexually related-activities (such as having the child touch another person's genitals with their hands, mouth, or other body parts; using the child in prostitution; or using the child in making or viewing pornography)
SEXUAL ASSAULT
For the purpose of sexual assault prevention and response training and education, sexual assault is defined as: intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat, or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. It includes rape, non consensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commit these acts. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender, spousal relationship, or age of victim. "Consent" shall not be deemed or construed to mean the failure by the victim to offer physical resistance. Consent is not given when a person uses force, threat of force, coercion, or when the victim is asleep, incapacitated, or unconscious
SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT REPORTING DATABASE - (SAIRD)
The SAIRD is a web-based, incident based reporting system designed to capture statistical and analytical information related to sexual assaults. It will permit tracking of data related to sexual assaults to determine any trends. Identifying data about victims will not be recorded on SAIRD
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (SAPR)
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response efforts include: establishing procedures to protect victims' dignity and privacy; establishing processes under the Victim Witness Assistance Program to address special needs of sexual assault victims; formalizing a mandatory, standardized sexual assault victim assistance program; and developing a database to track any trends
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE OFFICE (SAPRO)
This DoD office is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and any related policies. The DoD SAPRO is the single point of accountability for SAPR. Each Service branch also has a SAPR Program.
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC)
The SARC is the primary contact at a military installation designated to oversee the SAPR Program for that military community. SARCs are responsible for overseeing victim care and training related to SAPR.
SF-86
The questionnaire used for security sensitive positions that asks questions about background, financial status, criminal history, and personal behaviors
SFARP
Strike Fighter Advance Readiness Program
SGT
Sergeant; an E-5
SGTMAJ
Sergeant Major; an E-9
SGTMAJMC
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps; an E-10
SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME (SBS)
The term SBS describes the consequences that result from the violent shaking of an infant or young child
SHELTERED WORKSHOP
A work setting in which persons with disabilities do contract work usually on a piece-rate basis, such as preparing bulk mailings, or refinishing furniture.
SHIPBOARD, COMPANY, AND/OR UNIT-LEVEL PROGRAMS
These programs consist of support and activities that maintain mission readiness, improve unit teamwork, and create esprit de corps. These are Category A MWR activities
SHIPMENT
Property made available by one shipper (member or agent) to the carrier for loading at one time, at one place or origin; for one co-signee to one destination.
SHORE PATROL
Navy police.
SHORT-TERM CHILD CARE
A child care program that provides on-site hourly group child care when a parent or guardian of the child in care is attending the same function and is in the same facility
SIDEBOYS
Impeccably uniformed Sailors who participate in honors ceremonies
SIMA
Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity
SITES
Standard Installation Topic Exchange Service. SITES furnishes worldwide relocation resources on major military installations for military personnel and their families
SITREP
Situation Report
SITW
State Income Tax Withheld
SLBM
Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile
SMART
Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript: SMART Transcripts are records that translate military experience and schools into an academic record that will be accepted by colleges and universities as college credit.
SN
Seaman; an E-3
SOAC
US Navy Submarine Officers Advanced Course
SOBC
U.S. Navy Submarine Officers Basic Course
SOC
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
SOCIAL WORK SERVICES IN SCHOOLS
Preparing a social or developmental history on a child with a disability. Counseling a child and the family on a group or individual basis. Working with those problems in a child's home, school, or community that adversely affect adjustment in school
SOCMAR
Servicemembers Opportuity Colleges Marine Corps
SOCNAV
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges for the Navy
SONAR
Sound Navigation and Ranging
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
SOY
Sailor of the Year
SPACE A TRAVEL
Under the Space-A benefit available to Service members, retirees, and their families. A Service member can travel for a minimal fee on a DoD aircraft after official personnel and cargo for that aircraft are loaded. The "A" stands for available. Space "A" Travel is also known as "military hops"
SPECIAL COUNSEL
The United States Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is an independent federal investigative and prosecutorial agency. As of 8 February 2005, OSC began directly receiving and investigating USERRA claims brought by persons whose social security numbers end in odd-numbered digits, as well as all claims (regardless of social security number) with prohibited personnel practice allegations over which OSC has jurisdiction
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Instruction and related services for which a child, age 3 to 21, inclusive, becomes entitled when a CSC (Case Study Committee) determines a child's educational performance is adversely affected by one or more disabling conditions
SPECIAL NEEDS
The needs of a family member who meets the Department of Defense (DoD) criteria for identifying a family member with special needs as defined in DoDI 1315.19, "Authorizing Special Needs Family Members Travel Overseas at Government Expense".
SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY
Sometimes referred to as exceptional family members, these are members who need special medical or education services and may need special accommodations in housing to meet needs arising out of physical, emotional, or cognitive learning disabilities. All Services provide exceptional family member programs (EFMPs) and services to meet the needs of these members and families. Many families have specific housing requirements, so it is essential that housing providers be aware of this program and the services it has to offer.
SPECIALLY-DESIGNED INSTRUCTION
Adapting content, methodology or delivery of instruction to: address the unique needs of an eligible child under this Instruction; and ensure access of the child to the general curriculum
SPECIALTY CAMP
Camps that focus on specific educational, sports, or recreational skills offered for children and youth in kindergarten through twelfth grade. These programs are usually offered during vacation periods and are complementary to, not competitive with, the installation full-day and part-day CDC and SAC programs. Full-day camps may be offered for youth thirteen years of age and older.
SPECIFIC LANGUAGE DISABILITY
A severe difficulty in some aspect of listening, speaking, reading, writing, or spelling, while skills in other areas are age-appropriate. Also called Specific Language Learning Disability (SLLD).
SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY
The official term used in federal legislation to refer to difficulty in certain areas of learning, rather than in all areas of learning; synonymous with learning disabilities
SPECIFIC LEARNING IMPAIRMENT
A disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using spoken or written language that may manifest itself as an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, remember, or do math
SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY
Income or assets too high to qualify for full coverage under the Medicaid program as a dual eligible, but whose income is above 100% and not in excess of 120% of the federal poverty line and whose countable resources do not exceed $4000
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS
A communication disorder, such as stuttering, impaired articulation, voice impairment, or a disorder in the receptive or expressive areas of language that adversely affects a child's educational performance.
SPEECH IMPAIRED
A communication disorder, such as stuttering, impaired articulation, voice impairment, or a disorder in the receptive or expressive areas of language that adversely affects a child's educational performance.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES
The services that include the following: Identification of children with speech or language impairments. Diagnosis and appraisal of specific speech or language impairments.
SPEND-DOWN
Some eligibility categories - most notably the "medically needy" - individuals may qualify for Medicaid coverage even though their countable incomes are higher than the specified income standard by "spending down."
SPONSOR
A person who is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, or civilian employee of the Department of Defense and a citizen or national of the United States; and who is authorized to transport dependents to and from an overseas area at Government expense and is provided an allowance for living in quarters in that area
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
This is a mentoring program available within all military branches under the guidance of unit leadership and RAP. Through this program, a Service member moving to a new duty station is assigned to a Service member at their destination location who will provide direct personal assistance throughout the relocation process
SPORTS AND ATHLETICS PROGRAM
These programs consist of support for individuals and teams to enhance fitness, unit teamwork, and readiness and also provide an outlet for competition between individuals or teams representing the installation or at a higher level. The programs also include inter-Service sport competition events sanctioned by the Armed Forces Sports Council as well as participation in national and international sporting events. Self-directed, unit-level, or intramural sports are Category A MWR activities; competition between individuals or teams representing the installation or higher are Category B MWR activities
SPOUSAL IMPOVERISHMENT
The term used to describe the set of eligibility rules that states are required to apply in the case where a Medicaid beneficiary resides in a nursing facility and his or her spouse remains in the community
STORAGE IN TRANSIT (SIT)
The authorization (usually) for ninety days with a ninety day extension upon approved request.
SUBSTANTIATED CASE
A case is substantiated (also known as met criteria) when it has been investigated and the preponderance of available information indicates that the incident meets the DoD criteria for abuse
SR
Seaman Recruit; an E-1
SRA
Selected Restricted Availability
SRB
Selective Reenlistment Bonus
SSCRA
Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act The SSCRA protects service members from lawsuits, including divorce proceedings when the service member is on active duty overseas
SSN
Social Security Number
SSTS
Ship's Service Telephone System
SSgt
Staff Sergeant; an E-6
STABLES AND RIDING PROGRAM
This program provides patrons with the opportunity to ride horses for recreation, board privately owned horses, and to conduct organized events and competitions. Recreational riding of government-owned / government-leased horses is a Category B MWR activity and boarding of privately owned horses, organized events, and competitions are Category C MWR activities
STANDARD CONUS RATE
Per diem rate prescribed for any location within CONUS that is not included in one of the defined areas for which a specific rate is prescribed.
STARBOARD
Right side of ship when standing aboard ship facing the bow, or looking forward
STATE
Each of the 50 States of the United States and the District of Columbia
STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
Enacted in the 1997 Balanced Budget Act as Title XXI of the Social Security Act; a federal-state matching program of health care coverage for uninsured low-income children
STATEWIDENESS
The requirement that states electing to participate in Medicaid must operate their programs throughout the state, and may not exclude individuals residing in, or providers operating in, particular counties or municipalities.
STATUS CANDIDATES
Job applicants who currently work for the federal government or certain former federal employees
STRESS INJURY
A brain response to a seriously stressful event or experience that is expressed with emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms
STRESS REDUCTION TECHNIQUES
Activities geared toward relaxing the body and mind, such as physical exercise, meditation, and breathing exercises
STRESS TOLERANCE
Having the capacity to psychologically absorb a stressful event.
STRESSOR
An event or experience that creates a sense of psychological strain or pressure
SUB
Submarine.
SUBGRU
Submarine Group
SUBORC
Submarine Rocket
SUBRON
Submarine Squadron
SUBSIDIES
Money paid by the federal government directly to child care providers or in-home care providers to offset the cost of child care with non-installation-based child care providers. Child care subsidies typically account for approximately half the cost of child care. Subsidies can be in the form of a direct cash payment, equipment loan, training, or low-cost insurance
SUICIDALITY
Any thoughts, plans, or actions about ending one's life
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university will qualify an individual for a GS-5 level position in many occupations. Superior academic achievement, defined as graduation in the upper third of one's college class, a GPA of B or better, or membership in a nationally recognized honors society, like Phi Beta Kappa, will qualify for a GS-7 level position
SUPERVISED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
Homes or apartments for persons with disabilities that are managed by public or private agencies. Paid staff supervises the residents and assists them with budgeting, food preparation, and transportation, etc.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIDS AND SERVICES
Includes aids, services, and other supports that are provided in regular education classes or other educational-related settings to enable children with disabilities to be educated with nondisabled children to the maximum extent appropriate
SUPPLEMENTAL CHILD CARE (SCC) PROGRAMS
Child care programs and services that augment and support CDC and FCC programs to increase the availability of child care for military and DoD personnel. These may include, but are not limited to, resource and referral services, contract-provided services, short-term, hourly child care at alternative locations, and interagency initiatives
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME
A federal entitlement program administered through the Social Security Administration that provides cash assistance to low-income aged, blind, and disabled individuals
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
Paid employment for workers with disabilities in settings with people who are nondisabled. A job coach provides support.
SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
The DEA program, administered by the VA, provides education and training benefits for family members of service members who have been permanently and totally disabled or who have died while on active duty as a result of a Service-related condition.
SWAB
Mop made of rope or yarn; Swab the deck
SWIMMING PROGRAMS
These programs provide patrons with the opportunity to use the swimming pools in a recreational manner and offer swimming lessons. These are Category B MWR activities
SWO
Surface Warfare Officer

 

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TAD
Temporary Additional Duty
TAP
Transition Assistance Program
TAPS
The traditional musical composition played at military funerals and memorials
TAR
Training Administration of Reserves TAR Reservists on full-time active duty solely to provide full-time service to the Naval Reserve
TARE (LIGHT) WEIGHT
The weight of the fueled vehicle (less crew), packing material, and equipment
TCS
Temporary change of station
TDY
Temporary Duty - A member performing temporary travel away from their permanent duty station (PDS) is considered to be on TDY.
TELETYPE
Telephone for the Deaf.
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
A block grant program that makes federal matching fund available to states for cash and other assistance to low-income families with children
TEMPORARY LODGING ALLOWANCE (TLA)
Financial reimbursement to compensate for lodging and meal expenses when a Service member and/or dependents are required to utilize temporary lodging OCONUS due to a PCS move
TEMPORARY OR TERM POSITION
Appointments used to fill nonpermanent positions. Temporary positions are filled for one year or less; employees do not receive benefits. Term employment may last from one to four years, and employees generally have the same benefits as permanent employees
TEMPORARY STORAGE
Storage of HHG for a limited period of time at origin, destination, or en route in connection with transportation to, from, or between official station or post of duty or authorized alternate points. Also referred to as storage in transit (SIT)
TERM OF LOAN
The length of time allocated to repay a loan
TIG
Time In Grade
TITLE
Evidence of a person's right to, or the extent of interest in, a property
TITLE XIX
Part of the Social Security Act, it is a federal statute that authorizes the Medicaid program. Related titles of the Social Security Act are IV-A (TANF), XVI (SSI), XVII (Medicare), and XXI (CHIP).
TLA
Temporary Living Allowance - The allowance received when arriving at an overseas base that offsets some of the expense of temporary housing and meals.
TLE
Temporary Lodging Expense - The allowance received when arriving at an overseas base that offsets some of the expense of temporary housing and meals.
TMT
Trainer Management Team
TNPQ
Temporary Not Physically Qualified
TODDLER
A child twenty-five through thirty-six months of age
TOKEN ECONOMY
A system of reinforcing various behaviors through the delivery of tokens. These tokens can be used in the form of stars, points, candy, chips and so on.
TOPSIDE
Slang, meaning upper level, or above decks
TOTAL FAMILY INCOME
All earned income including wages; salaries; tips; long-term disability benefits; voluntary salary deferrals; quarters allowance, subsistence allowances, and in-kind quarters and subsistence received by military members; pay for service in a combat zone; and anything else of value, even if not taxable, that was received for providing services. "Quarters allowances" and "subsistence allowance" mean the basic allowance for housing (BAH) and the basic allowance for subsistence (BAS) received by military personnel (for grade and status) and the value of meals and lodging furnished in-kind to military personnel residing on military installations
TQSE
Temporary quarters subsistence expenses
TRANSISTION
The process of moving from one situation to another. Frequently used to mean moving from preschool programs into elementary school, or from high school to work and the community.
TRANSISTIONAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
The term used to refer to Medicaid coverage for families with children leaving welfare to become self supporting through work
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE OFFICE
The primary resource for transitioning Service members is their Service branchÂ?s Transition Assistance Office. Transition assistance services are typically available at the installation level through the Family Support/Service Center for the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. On Army installations, services are provided at Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) Centers
TRANSITION SERVICES
A coordinated set of activities for a student that may be required to promote movement from early intervention, preschool, and other educational programs into different educational settings or programs.
TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (TAMP)
For the Navy and Marine Corps, TAMP encompasses all of the transition services and TAP refers to the seminars designed to address social, financial, and professional issues associated with transition. TRICARE TAMP offers transitional TRICARE coverage for 180 days.
TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (TAP)
A Department of Defense program designed to smooth the transition of military personnel, civilian employees, and family members from government service to the civilian sector
TRANSITIONAL BULLETIN BOARD (TBB)
The TBB provides a listing of job want ads and other useful information for separating/retiring military and federal civilian personnel and their spouses around the world
TRANSITIONAL COMPENSATION
Temporary monthly payments and other benefits for spouses of members who are separated from the Service for dependent abuse
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation and related costs for EIS includes the cost of travel and other costs (e.g., tolls and parking expenses) that are necessary to enable an eligible child and the family to receive EIS.
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
The generic name for the base office that helps with moves by providing information and counseling to service members and their families
TRAUMA
Trauma refers to events which are out of the ordinary and which the individual perceives as life-threatening or a threat to self-preservation. Trauma can often have lasting physical or psychological effects. Examples of traumatic events include combat/war, violent crimes (e.g. sexual assault, child abuse, or domestic violence), natural disasters, and terrorist events.
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
An acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment that adversely affects educational performance
TREATMENT PLAN
This written agreement is generally developed by the Service member and the treatment team at the onset of treatment. It includes goals and objectives that will be addressed during treatment to assist in the successful completion of the program
TRICARE
The Department of Defense healthcare program for active duty personnel, military families, retirees and their families.
TSP
Transportation service provider (replaces the term "carrier")
TSRDP
TRICARE Selected Reserve Dental Program
TTAD
Temporary Tour Active Duty
TUITION
A fee charged for instruction, especially at academic institutions of higher learning, such as colleges and universities.
TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA)
Money provided to eligible personnel to cover (or help cover) the cost of tuition at academic institutions. Tuition assistance is an entitlement for military personnel and does not have to be repaid to the government as long as the Service member does not receive a failing or incomplete grade or withdraw from the course
TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) TOP-UP
TA top-up is money the VA pays to cover tuition costs not covered by the individual branches of Service TA programs. Military personnel are entitled to TA. It does not have to be repaid to the government as long as the Service member does not receive a failing or incomplete grade or withdraw from the course
TURN TO
An order to begin work

 

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UA
Unauthorized Absence
UCMJ
Uniform Code of Military Justice
UIC
Unit Identification Code
UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING
A generic term for barracks, dormitories, or bachelor quarters. This refers to housing for unmarried Service members or Service members not accompanied by family at the duty station
UNACCOMPANIED TOUR
A permanent duty assignment in which the military member's dependents are not command sponsored
UNDER DISHONORABLE CONDITIONS
Used for the purpose of eligibility determination, Service members who have been discharged from military Service with any of the following characterizations of service or under any of the following circumstances are considered discharged under dishonorable conditions: a dishonorable discharge, a bad conduct discharge, dismissal from the service awarded by courts-martial, discharge under other than honorable conditions, or an officer resignation for the good of the service in lieu of courts-martial
UNDETECTED RAPIST
Sexual offenders who are generally not reported to law enforcement and thereby go undetected in society as rapists. They are more likely to rape acquaintances and appear to blend into the community
UNDUE HARDSHIP
In the case of actions taken by an employer to make an employee qualified for a position, undue hardship refers to an action requiring significant difficulty or expense when considered in light of:
  • the nature and the cost of the action needed under USERRA
  • the overall financial resources of the facility or facilities involved in the provision of the action, the number of persons employed at such facility, the effect on expenses and resources, or the impact otherwise of such action upon the operation of the facility
  • the overall financial resources of the employer, the overall size of the business of an employer with respect to the number of its employees, and the number, type, and location of its facilities
  • the type of operation or operations of the employer, including the composition, structure, and function of the work force of such employer, and the geographic separateness, administrative, or fiscal relationship of the facility or facilities in question to the employer
UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE (UCMJ)
The UCMJ is the basis for all military law in the United States. The UCMJ contains laws applicable only to members of the United States military. Legal cases brought against Service members under the UCMJ are handled by the Judge Advocate Corps and are not covered under the scope of the Legal Assistance Program
UNIFORMED SERVICE
(As defined in DoDI 1205.12) Performance of duty on a voluntary or involuntary basis in the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps or the Coast Guard, including their Reserve components, when the Service member is engaged in active duty, active duty for special work, active duty for training, initial active duty for training, inactive duty training, annual training or full-time National Guard duty, and, for purposes of this Instruction, a period for which a person is absent from a position of employment for the purpose of an examination to determine the fitness of the person to perform such duty
UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REDEPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT (USERRA)
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) prohibits discrimination against persons because of their service in the Armed Forces Reserve, the National Guard, or other uniformed Services. Specifically, USERRA prohibits employers from denying any benefit of employment on the basis of an individual's membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed Services. Additionally, USERRA protects the rights of veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and certain other members of the uniformed Services when reclaiming their civilian employment after an absence due to military service or training
UNITED STATES
United States means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the territories and possessions of the United States, and the areas and installations in the Republic of Panama that are made available to the United States pursuant to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related agreements
UNPAID PAY AND ALLOWANCES
Upon death of an active duty service member, any pay and allowances due, but not paid to the service member, are paid to the designated beneficiary named on the service member's Record of Emergency Data (RED). Unpaid Pay and Allowances may include unpaid basic pay, payment for up to sixty days of accrued leave, amounts due for travel, per diem expenses, transportation of eligible family members, shipment of household goods, and unpaid installments of variable reenlistment bonuses
UNRESTRICTED REPORTING - DOMESTIC ABUSE
A process allowing a victim of domestic abuse to pursue an official investigation of an incident using current reporting channels, e.g. chain of command, law enforcement, and FAP for clinical intervention.
UNRESTRICTED REPORTING - SEXUAL ASSAULT
One of two reporting options for sexual assault victims. It is the process a Service member uses to disclose (without requesting confidentiality) that he or she was the victim of a sexual assault. Under these circumstances, the victim's report and any details provided to healthcare providers, the SARC, a victim advocate, command authorities, or other persons are reportable to law enforcement and may be used in an official investigative process.
UNSUBSTANTIATED CASE (ALSO KNOWN AS DOES NOT MEET CRITERIA)
An alleged case that has been investigated and the available information is insufficient to support the claim that child abuse or spouse abuse did occur
UPWARD MOBILITY PROGRAM
Agencies can use this program to groom talent by creating or restructuring positions to be filled by promising entry-level applicants who are then offered training and other career-development opportunities
USC
United States Code
USERRA
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
USMAP
United Services Military Apprentice Program
USMC RSS
Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Marine Corps Recruiting Handbook
USO
United Services Organization. The USO creates a home away from home for service members with their 118 centers located stateside and around the globe. The locations of all the centers are found in a directory on the USO website

 

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Announcement of an open position within a company. Vacancy announcements describe the position, what skills and knowledge are required and desired for the position, and typically include how to apply for the position
VACATION CAMPS
Full-day or part-day camps offered for youth thirteen years of age and older
VADM
Vice Admiral; an O-9
VERIFICATION OF MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING (VMET) DD FORM 2586
Created from a Service member's automated records on file, this document lists military job experience and training history, recommended college credit information, and civilian equivalent job titles
VERY SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED (VSI)
The casualty status of a Service member whose illness or injury is classified by medical authority to be of such severity that his or her life is imminently endangered
VETERAN CENTERS (VET CENTERS)
Vet Centers are community-based and part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The goal of the Vet Center program is to provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to eligible veterans in order to help them make a satisfying post-war readjustment to civilian life. Vet Centers also provide bereavement counseling services to surviving parents, spouses, children, and siblings of Service members who die of any cause while on active duty, to include federally activated Reserve and National Guard personnel
VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VEAP)
VEAP is available if a Service member elected to make contributions to the program from military pay. Benefits may be used for degree, certificate, correspondence, apprenticeship/on-the-job training programs, and vocational flight training programs. In certain circumstances, benefits for remedial, deficiency, and refresher training may also be available.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
In the competitive process, veterans receive preferential consideration, typically by having five or ten points added to their scores during the examination process
VICARIOUS TRAUMA
Refers to the psychological consequences of being exposed to a clientÂ?s traumatic material. It is also defined as a process through which the therapist is negatively affected through empathic engagement with the client's trauma material
VICTIM ADVOCATE - DOMESTIC ABUSE
An employee of DoD, a civilian working under contract for DoD, or a civilian providing services via a formal memorandum of understanding between the installation and a local victim advocacy service agency. The advocate's role is to provide safety planning services and comprehensive assistance, as well as to serve as a liaison to and for victims of domestic abuse. In addition, advocates educate personnel on the installation regarding the most effective responses to domestic abuse on behalf of victims and at-risk family members. The advocate may also be a volunteer military member, a volunteer civilian employee of the military department, or staff assigned as collateral duty.
VICTIM ADVOCATE - SEXUAL ASSAULT
Victim advocates are military personnel, DoD civilian employees, DoD contractors, or volunteers who provide assistance and support for victims of sexual assault under the SAPR Program; provide liaison assistance with other agencies; and report directly to the SARC when performing victim advocacy duties.
VICTIM REPORTING PREFERENCE STATEMENT (VRPS)
This form documents explicit consent and awareness of the reporting options (and limitations of such) that are available to victims. Victims must specify whether they wish to make a restricted or unrestricted report in this document.
VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VWAP)
This is a multi-disciplinary program designed to assist victims and witnesses of crimes by protecting their rights without infringing on the constitutional rights of an accused, and by ensuring that victims receive appropriate assistance.
VICTIMS' RIGHTS
A list of specific assurances afforded to crime victims by federal law to ensure that crime victims are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity in the criminal justice process.
VIDEO PROGRAM
This program provides leisure time opportunities for individuals who have a common interest in video entertainment and technology to include video tape and peripheral equipment checkout and rental as well as limited resale services. This is a Category C MWR activity
VISION SERVICES
Services necessary to habilitate or rehabilitate the effects of sensory impairment resulting from a loss of vision.
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
An impairment of vision that, even with correction, adversely affects a child's educational performance. That term includes both partially seeing and blind children.
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Having mild to severe vision disorder, which adversely affects a child's educational performance.
VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
A systematic process of evaluating an individual's skills, aptitudes, and interests as they relate to job preparation and choice. Assessments include work sampling, standardized tests, and behavioral observation.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Organized educational programs for the preparation of individuals for paid or unpaid employment or for additional preparation for a career requiring other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
A comprehensive system that assists temporarily or permanently disabled individuals in the areas of assessment, counseling, training, physical rehabilitation, and job placement.
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION
Continuing, adult, or post-secondary education programs pursued by Service members during their off-duty time
VOQ
Visiting Officer's Quarters

 

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W2
Wage and Earnings Tax Statement
WAITING LIST
List of children waiting for a space in a DoD-sponsored CDC, FCC, or SAC Program
WAIVERS
Various statutory authorities under which the Secretary of HHS may, upon the request of a State, allow the State to receive federal Medicaid matching funds for its expenditures even though it is no longer in compliance with certain requirements
WARDROOM
A compartment aboard ship near officers' stateroom used as a mess room
WATCH
A period of duty where a Service member guards a post and remains at that post until relieved. The military member would be responsible to watch, protect, defend, and issue warnings relevant to his post. There are different types of military watch or guard duty and generally shifts range from four to twelve hours of duty
WATCH YOUR SIX
Stay alert; Beware
WEAPON
Items carried, presented, or used in the presence of other persons in a manner likely to make reasonable persons fear for their safety
WILL
A written and signed statement, made by an individual, which provides for the disposition of his/her property when he/she dies.
WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS
Education programs in which the student receives employment training and earns credit toward graduation through employment.
WOUNDED IN ACTION (WIA)
A casualty category applied to a hostile casualty, not including casualties as a result of terrorist activity, where the Service member has incurred an injury due to an external agent or cause.
WSC-LOS
Whiskey Line of Sight Radios

 

X


XFITREP
Fitness Report
XO
Executive Officer

 

Y


YOUTH CENTER
A facility, or part of a facility, located on a military installation or in military family housing whose primary purpose is to provide youth programs for children in kindergarten through eighteen years of age.
YOUTH PROGRAM
A full range of community-based educational, social, cultural, recreational, and physical activities that promote healthy development and transition to adulthood. The Youth Center serves as the "hub" for most activities
YTD
Year to Date

 

(Source:http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF_GLOSSARY)