Military & security acronyms
Military and security acronyms and abbreviations identify defence organizations, military units, service roles and operational terminology. They are used in defence reporting, security policy and military documentation.
Browse the full forms and meanings of abbreviations used in military and security contexts. The current collection includes NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, an intergovernmental alliance associated with collective defence. The accompanying context explains which organization the abbreviation identifies.
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| Acronym | Meaning & context | Actions |
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| NATOMilitary & security · Government & law | North Atlantic Treaty Organization This guide identifies NATO as an organization associated with collective defence. It does not determine the position of a member country or interpret a specific treaty obligation. Usage tipDistinguish NATO statements from national statements. Attribute a claim to the named document or speaker rather than to the acronym alone. |
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