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2
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2G: Second Generation
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3G: Third Generation
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AAR: After-Action Review
ACL: All Critical Learning
ACR: Armored Cavalry Regiment
ADC: Analog-to-Digital Converter
ADDIE : Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
ADL: Advanced Distributed Learning
ADL Co-Labs: ADL Co-Laboratories
ADLI: Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative
ADL-JSAG: Advanced Distributed Learning-Joint Services Advisory Group
ADL-R: Advanced Distributed Learning Registry
ADSL: Asymmetric Digital Signal Loop
ADTLP: Army-wide Doctrinal and Training Literature Program
AFH: Air Force Handbook
AFI: Air Force Instruction
AFS: Air Force Specialty
AFSC: Air Force Specialty Code
AGP: Accelerated Graphics Port
AGR: AICC Guidelines and Recommendations
AI: Artificial Intelligence
AICC: Aviation Industry Computer Based Training CBT Committee
AIS: Alarm Indication Signal
AMSC: Acquisition Management Systems Control
AMSDL: DoD Acquisition Management Systems and Data Requirements Control List
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
AOC: Army Occupational Code
AOIT: Allocation Of Instructional Time
AP: Acquisition Plan
API: Application Program Interface
ARG: Alternate Reality Game
ARIADNE: Alliance of Remote Instructional Authoring & Distribution Networks for Europe
ARTEP: Army Training and Evaluation Program
ASAP: As Soon As Possible
ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange
ASI: Additional Skill Identifier
ASP : Application Service Provider
ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
ATIA: Army Training Information Architecture
ATM: Asynchronous Transfer Mode
ATSC: Advanced Television Systems Committee
AU: Assignable Unit
AVI: Audio Visual Interleave
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BER: Bit Error Rate
BIOS: Basic Input/Output System
BLS : Blended Learning Strategy
BMP: Bit Map
BPR: Business Process Reengineering
bps: Bits per second
BSEP: Basic Skills Education Program
BTV : Business Television
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C4I: Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligent system
CAI: Computer-Aided Instruction
CALS : Continuous Acquisition and Life‑Cycle Support
CAM : Content Aggregation Model
CAT: Computer Aided Testing
CAT: Computer-Assisted Training
CAV: Constant Angular Velocity
CBA: Cost-Benefit Analysis
CBI: Computer-Based Instruction
CBT: Computer-Based Training
CCITT: Comite Consultatif International Téléphonique et Télégraphique
CCOM : Container for Content Object Metadata
CCP : Common Cartridge Profile
CD: Compact Disc
CDF: Criticality Difficulty Frequency
CD-i: Compact Disc Interactive
CDN : Content Delivery Network
CD-R: CD-Recordable
CDRL: Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423)
CD-ROM: Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory
CD-RW: CD-Rewriteable
CED: Capacitive Electronic Disk
CETA: Cost-Effective Training Analysis
CFE: Contractor Furnished Equipment
CFETP: Career Field Education and Training Plan
CFM: Contractor Furnished Material
CFT: Cockpit Familiarization Trainer
CFX: Command Field Exercise
CGA: Color Graphics Adapter
CGI: Computer-Generated Imagery
CIN: Course Identification Number
CIO: Chief Information Officer
CITIS: Contractor Integrated Technical Information Services
CLIN: Contract Line Item Number
CLV: Constant Linear Velocity
CM: Configuration Management
CMI: Computer-Managed Instruction
CMS: Course Management Systems
CMS: Content Management Systems
CO : Content Object
CODEC : COder/DECoder
COI : Community of Interest
Co-Lab: Cooperative-Laboratory
CoP : Community of Practice
CORBA : Common Object Request Broker Architecture
CORDRA : Content Object Repository Discovery and Registration/Resolution Architecture
COTS: Commercial Off-The-Shelf
CPL : Content Protection Layer
CPT: Cockpit Procedures Trainer
CPU: Central Processing Unit
CPX: Command Post Exercise
CRADAs: Cooperative Research and Development Agreement
CRT: Cathode Ray Tube
CSDB: Central Server Database
CSF: Content Structure Format
CSF: Course Structure Format
CSRS : Catalog Search and Retrieval System
CSS: Cascading Style Sheet
CTC: Combat Training Center
CTEA: Cost and Training Effectiveness Analysis
CTSB: Critical Task Selection Board
CU: Close-Up
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DAC: Digital-to-Analog Converter
DAM: Digital Asset Management
DAU: Defense Acquisition University
DAVIS: Defense Automated Visual Information System
dB: Decibel
DBS: Direct Broadcast Satellite
DCOM : Distributed Component Object Model
DDDS: Defense Data Dictionary System
DDM: Defense Data Model
DHTML: Dynamic Hypertext Markup Language
DHTML: Dynamic HTML
DID: Data Item Description
DISA: Defense Information Systems Agency
DITA: Darwin Information Typing Architecture
DITIS: Defense Instructional Technology Information System
DKE: Digital Knowledge Environment
DL: Distance Learning
DL: Distributed Learning
DLIELC: Defense Language Institute English Language Center
DMCE: Data Model Content Example
DMDC : Defense Manpower Data Center
DMM: Digital Media Management
DMSO: Defense Modeling and Simulation Office
DMX: Decision Making Exercise
DND: Canadian Department of National Defence
DNS: Domain Name System
DOCNET: Doctrine Networked Education and Training
DOCSIS: Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification
DoD: Department of Defense
DoDEA: Department of Defense Education Activity
DoDI: Department of Defense Instruction
DoDISS: Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards
DoD-STD: Department of Defense Standard
DOI : Digital Object Identifier
DOS: Disk Operating System
DPI: Dots-Per-Inch
DSL : Digital Subscriber Loops
DT&E: Developmental Test and Evaluation
DTD : Document Type Definition
DTIC: Defense Technical Information Center
DTSWG: Defense Training Standards Working Group
DTV: Digital Television
DVD: Digital Versatile Disc
DVD: Digital Video Disc
DVD-RW: Rewritable DVD
DVI: Digital Video Interactive
DVIAN : Defense Visual Information Account Number
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EA : Enterprise Architecture
ECR: Electronic Classroom
EDL : Edit Decision List
EEPROM: Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-only Memory
EGA: Enhanced Graphics Array
EIA: Electronics Industries Association
ELO: Enabling Learning Objective
EPROM: Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
EPSS: Electronic Performance Support System
ESSO: English Skills for Staff Officers in Multinational Operations
ET: Embedded Training
ETM: Electronic Technical Manual
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
FCC: Federal Communications Commission
FCX: Fire Coordination Exercise
FD: Functional Description
FDDI: Fiber Distributed Data Interface
FEA : Front-End Analysis
FIPS: Federal Information Processing Standard
FOIA: Freedom of Information Act
FOJT: Formal On-the-Job Training
fps: frames per second
FTP: File Transfer Protocol
FTX: Field Training Exercise
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GAO: General Accounting Office
GB: Gigabyte
GCO: Government Concept of Operations
GFE: Government Furnished Equipment
GFI: Government Furnished Information
GFM: Government Furnished Material
GFP: Government Furnished Property
GFPL : GNU Free Document License
GH: GigaHertz
GIDEP: Government/Industry Data Exchange Program
GIF: Graphical Interface Format
GMS: Global System for Mobile Communication (2G)
GOSIP: Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile
GOTS: Government Off-The-Shelf
GP: Government Property
GPL: General Public License (also used as GNU)
GR: Graphics
GUI: Graphical User Interface
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HDD: Hard Disk Drive
HDTV: High Definition Television
HHT: Headquarters and Headquarters Troop
HLA: High Level Architecture
HOL: Higher Order Language
HTML: HyperText Mark-up Language
HTTP: HyperText Transfer Protocol
Hz: Hertz
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I/O: input/output
IA: Information Assurance
IA: Intelligent Agent
IBM: International Business Machines
IBT: Internet-based Training
ICAI: Intelligent Computer-Assisted Instruction
ICH: Instructor Contact Hour
ICW: Interactive Courseware
IDA: Institue for Defense Analyses
IDE: Integrated Data Environment
IDIQ : Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quality
IEC: International Engineering Consortium
IEEE: Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IETD: Interactive Electronic Technical Document
IETF: Internet Engineering Task Force
IETIS : Interactive Electronic Technical Information System
IETM : Interactive Electronic Technical Manual
IETP : Interactive Electronic Technical Publication
IFF: Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals
IG: Instructor Guide
IG: Inspector General
IKPT: Instructor and Key Personnel Training
IM: Instant Messaging
IMI: Interactive Multimedia Instruction
IMS: Information Management System
IMUX : Inverse Multiplexer
IP: Internet Protocol
IPR: In-Process Review
IQ: Intelligence Quotient
IR: Infrared
IRC: Internet Relay Chat
IRM : Information Resources Management
ISD: Instructional Systems Design
ISD/SAT: Instructional Systems Development/Systems Approach to Training
ISDN: Integrated Services Digital Network
ISO: International Standardization Organization
ISP: Internet Service Provider
IT: Information Technology
IT: Intelligent Tutor
IT/ED: Individual Training and Education Developments
ITS: Intelligent Tutoring System
ITSs: Intelligent Tutoring Systems
ITL: Integrated Task List
ITP: Individual Training Plan
ITRO : Interservice Training Review Organization
ITS: Individual Training Standard
ITTP: Individual Task Training Package
ITU: International Telecommunication Union
IVD: Interactive Videodisc
IVIA: Interactive Video Industry Association
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JA: Job Aid
JDEIS: Joint Doctrine Electronic Information System
JDLS: Joint Digital Library System
JIEO: Joint Interoperability Engineering Organization
JIT: Just-In-Time
JMETL: Joint Mission Essential Task List
JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group
JPTC: Job Performance Technology Center
JSAG-IMI: Joint Service Advisory Group - Interactive Multimedia Instruction
JTA: Joint Technical Architecture
JTI: Job Task Inventory
JVLE: Joint Virtual Learning Environment
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Kb: Kilobytes
Kbps: Kilobits per second
kHz: kiloHertz
KM : Knowledge Management
KSA: Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes
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LAN: Local Area Network
LASER: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
LCM: Life Cycle Model
LCMS : Learning Content Management System
LCX: Logistical Coordination Exercise
LDMS: Logistics Data Management System
LED: Light Emitting Diode
LFX: Live Fire Exercise
LG: Lecture Guide
LISP: Lisp Processing
LMS: Learning Management System
LMSs: Learning Management Systems
LO: Learning Object
LO: Learning Objective
LOM: Learning Object Metadata
LOS: Loss of Signal
LRC: Learning Resource Center
LS: Long Shot
LTSC: Learning Technology Standards Committee
LVC: Live, Virtual, and Constructive
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MAJCOM: Major Command
MANPRINT: Manpower and Personnel Integration
MAPEX: Map Exercise
MATRIS : Manpower and Training Research Information System
MB: Megabyte
MBONE : Multicast Backbone
Mbps: Megabits per second
MC: Military Characteristics Document
MCU : Multipoint Control Unit
MDWHR: Main Data Warehouse Repository
METL: Mission Essential Task List
MHz: MegaHertz
MI : Metadata Instance
MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital Interface
MILCON: Military Construction
MILDEP: Military Department
MIL-HDBK: Military Handbook
MIL-PRF: Military Performance Specification
MIL-STD: Military Standard
MIME: Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension
MNS: Mission Needs Statement
MOA: Memorandum of Agreement
MOE: Measures of Effectiveness
MOP: Measures of Performance
MOS: Military Occupational Skill
MOU: Memorandum Of Understanding
MP&T: Manpower, Personnel, and Training
MP3: MPEG audio layer 3
MPA: Materials Preparing Activity
MPEG: Moving Picture Experts Group
MPS: Mission Performance Standards
MQS: Military Qualification Standards
MS: Medium Shot
MSCE: Multiple Sequencing with API Content Management
MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System
MTBF: Mean Time Between Failure
MTP: Mission Training Plan
MTT: Mobile Training Team
MTTR: Mean Time To Repair
MUVE: Multi-user Virtual Environment (Online Chat)
MV: Motion Video
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N/A: Not Applicable
N00T: Director of Naval Education and Training
n2: Indefinite number
NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO IT/ED: North Atlantic Treaty Organization Training Group Working Group on Individual Training and Education Developments
NARA : National Archives and Records Administration
NAVAIR: Naval Air Systems Command
NAWC-TSD: Naval Air War Center - Training Systems Division
NBC: Nuclear Biological Chemical
NCA : National Comment Authority
NCES : Net-Centric Enterprise Services
NEC: Navy Enlisted Classification
NET : New Equipment Training
NGB: National Guard Bureau
NII : Networks and Information Integration
NIPRNet: Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network
NISO : National Information Standards Organization
NISPOM : National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M)
NIST: National Institute for Standards and Technology
NOC : Network Operations Center
NT: New Technology
NT1 : Network Terminator (ISDN)
NTSC: National Television Systems Committee
NUWC Divisions Keyport: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport
NVC: National Voluntary Contribution
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O*NET : Occupational Information Network
O.K.I. : Open Knowledge Initiative
OAIS : Open Archival Information System
OBT: On-Board Training
OCR: Optical Character Recognition
ODARS: Occupational Data Analysis Requirements and Structure
ODBC: Open Database Connectivity
ODF : Open Document Format
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer
OFS: Officer Foundation Standards
OFT: Operational Flight Trainer
OJT: On-the-Job Training
OLE : Object Linking and Embedding
OLED : Organic Light Emitting Diode
OPR: Office of Primary Responsibility
ORD: Operational Requirements Document
OS: Over-the-shoulder Shot
OSD: Office of the Secretary of Defense
OSE: Open Systems Environment
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSID : OSID Open Service Interface Definitions
OSUT: One-Station Unit Training
OT&E: Operational Test and Evaluation
OUSD P&Amp;R: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
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PAL: Phase Alternation by Line
PAO: Principle Action Office
PBL : Problem-based Learning
PC: Personal Computer
PCI/AGP: Peripheral Component Interconnect/Accelerated Graphics Port
PCM: Pulse Code Modulation
PCMCIA: Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
PDA : Personal Digital Assistant
PDF: Portable Document Format
PEDD: Portable Electronic Display Device
PEO STRI: US Army Program Executive Office of the Strategic Instrumentation Command
PERT: Program Evaluation Review Technique
PfP: partnership For Peace
PG: Program Guide
PI: Programmed Instruction
PIN: Production Identification Number
PIP: Programmed Instructional Package
PIT: Pilot Instructor Training
PITE: Plug-in Technologies Example
PIXEL: Physical Picture Element
PKI: Public Key Infrastructure
PLATO: Programmed Logic for Automated Teaching Operations
PME: Professional Military Education
PMTRASYS: Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager Training Systems
PNO: Public Network Operators
PnP: Plug and Play
POE: Projected Operational Environment
POP : Point of Presence
POTS: Plain Old Telephone Service (or System)
PPP: Personnel Performance Profile
PQS: Personnel Qualification Standard
PROLOG: Programming System in Logic Language
PROM: Programmable Read-Only Memory
PSIP: Program and System Information Protocol
PTO: Public Telephone Operator
PTT: Part Task Trainer or Push to Talk (microphone)
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QA: Quality Assurance
QAR: Quality Assurance Evaluator
QASP: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan
QC: Quality Control
QDR: Quadrennial Defense Review
QI: Quality Improvement
QM: Quality Management
QQPRI: Qualitative and Quantitative Personnel Requirement Information
QTI : Question and Test Interface
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R/RW: Read/Rewriteable
RAM: Random Access Memory
RAT : Registry Administration Tool
RAUL : Registry Administration Utility Tool
RDBMS: Relational Data Base Management System
RDI: Remote Defect Indication
RF: Radio Frequency
RFI: Request For Information
RFP: Request For Proposal
RFT: Ready For Training
RFU: Ready For Use
RGB: Red Green Blue
RGL: Reading Grade Level
ROC: Required Operational Capabilities
ROI: Return On Investment
ROM: Read-Only Memory
RS: Recommended Standard
RS: Required Service
RSS : Really Simple Syndication
RTE: Run-Time Environment
RTU: Replacement Training Unit
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S/N: Signal-to-Noise ratio
SAT: Systems Approach to Training
SCI: Student Centered Instruction
SCO: Sharable Content Object
SCORM: Sharable Content Object Reference Model
SCOs: Sharable Content Objects
SCSI: Small Computer Systems Interface
SDD: Standard Digital Data
SDE: Standard Data Element
SDLN: Secure Distance Learning Network
SDTV: Standard Definition Television
SECAM: Séquentiel Couleur Avec Mémoire (French Color TV Standard)
SEO: Search Engine Optimization
SG: Study Group
SGI: Small Group Instruction
SGL: Small Group Leader
SGML: Standard Generalized Mark-up Language
S-HTTP: Secure HyperText Transfer Protocol
SI: System Information
SIM: Subscriber Identity Module
SIP : Session Initiation Protocol
SIP : Standard Interchange Protocol
SIPRNet: Secret Internet Protocol Router Network
SM: Soldier’s Manual
SMCT: Soldier’s Manual of Common Tasks
SME: Subject Matter Expert
SMETL: Service Mission Essential Task List
SMIL: Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language
SMPTE: Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
SMS : Short Messaging Service
SNMP : Simple Network Management Protocol
SOA : Service-oriented Architecture
SOAP : Simple Object Assess Protocol
SONET: Synchronous Optical Network
SOO: Statement of Objectives
SOW: Statement Of Work
SPO: System Program Office
SQL: Standard Query Language
SSB: Script-Storyboard
SSID: Standard Software Interface Definition
SSL: Secure Sockets Layer
STP: Soldier Training Publications
STRAP: System Training Plan
STX: Situational Training Exercise
SVGA: Super Video Graphics Array
SWH: Sub-Warehouses
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T2: Training Transformation
T&amd;EO: Training and Evaluation Outlines
TADS: Training Analysis Data Sheet
TADSS: Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations
TC: Training Circular
TCP: Transmission Control Protocol
TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TD: Training Development
TDM : Time Division Multiplex
TDWRDS: Training Data Warehouse/Repository/Delivery System
TDY: Temporary Duty
TE: Training Emphasis
TEA: Training Effectiveness Analysis
TEDED: Training and Education Data Element Dictionary
TEE: Training Effectiveness Evaluation
TEEP: Training Effectiveness Evaluation Plan
TEMPEST: Transient Electromagnetic Pulse Standard
TES: Tactical Engagement System
TEWT: Tactical Exercise Without Troops
TFADLAT : Total Force Advanced Distributed Learning Action Team
TG: Trainee Guide
TIA: Telecommunications Industry Association
TIFF: Tagged Image File Format
TKT: Threshold Knowledge Test
TLA: Training Level Assignment
TLO: Terminal Learning Objective
TM: Technical Manual
TM: Training Module
TMO: Training Material Outline
TO: Technical Order
TOC: Table Of Contents
TOE: Table of Organization and Equipment
TOS: Training Objective Statement
TPR: Trained Personnel Requirement
TPS: Training Path System
TQR: Training Quality Report
TR: Training Requirement
TRIM: Time Related Instructional Management
TRPPM: Training Planning Progress Methodology
TSA: Training Situation Analysis
TSFC: Training System Functional Characteristics
TSP: Training Support Package
TWG: Technical Working Group
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UDP: User Datagram Protocol
UFT: Undergraduate Flying Training
UHF: Ultra High Frequency
UI: User Interface
UJTL : Uniform Joint Task List
UML : Uniform Markup Language
UML : Universal Modeling Language
UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply
URI : Uniform Resource Identifier
URL: Uniform Resource Locator
URT : User Registration Tool
USACOM: U.S. Atlantic Command
USB : Universal Serial Bus
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VBA: Visual Basics for Applications
VCR: Video Cassette Recorder
VDI: Virtual Device Interface
VDP: Video Display Processor
VGA: Video Graphics Array
VHD: Video High Density
VHF: Very High Frequency
VHS: Video Home System
VI: Visual Information
VLE : Virtual Learning Environment
VOD : Video on Demand
VoIP : Voice over Internet Protocol
VR: Virtual Reality
VRML: Virtual Reality Modeling Language
VTC: Video Teleconferencing
VTT: Video Teletraining
VU: Volume Unit
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W3C: World Wide Web Consortium
WAP : Wireless Access Protocol
WAN: Wide Area Network
WBI : Web-Based Instruction
WBT: Web-Based Training
WG: Working Group
WiMAX : Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access
WIPO : World Intellectual Property Organization
WORM: Write-Once-Read-Many
WRM: War Readiness Material
WWW: World Wide Web
WYSIWYG: What You See Is What You Get
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XGA-TFT: eXtended Graphics Array - Thin Film Transistor
XHTML: eXtended HyperText Markup Language
XML: eXtensible Markup Language
XSL: eXtensible Style Sheets Language
XSLT : eXtensible Style Language Transformation