A glossary of military-based abbreviations, acronyms and initials used throughout the First World War, the Second World War and through to present day. The abbreviations are associated with various different nations, primarily the United Kingdom but also including, India, South Africa, USA, New Zealand and Australia. Abbreviations also have a strong focus on various armed forces such as the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Use the browse prefix below to navigate to glossaries beginning with a specific letter.
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Abbreviation
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Definition 1
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Definition 2 (if applicable)
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G
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Garrison
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GARR BN
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Garrison Battalion
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GB
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Garrison Battalion
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GC
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George Cross
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G/C
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Group Captain (RAF)
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GCM
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General Court Martial
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GCMG
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Knights & Dames Grand Cross (Order of St. Michael & St. George)
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GDS
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Guards
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GDS MGR
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Guards Machine Gun Regiment
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G GDS
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Grenadier Guards
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GH
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Gordon Highlanders
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GHQ
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General Headquarters
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GLAM YEO
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Glamorgan Yeomanry
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GLOUC R
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Gloucestershire Regiment
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GM
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George Medal
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GMP
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Garrison Military Police
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GNR
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Gunner – Private soldier rank in the Royal Artillery
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GOC
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General Officer Commanding
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GOC DIV
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General Officer Commanding Division
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GOC-in-C
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General Officer Commanding-in-Chief
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GORD HIGHS
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Gordon Highlanders
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GORDONS
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Gordon Highlanders
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GP CAPT
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Group Captain (RAF)
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GR
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Gunner (RN)
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Gurkha Rifles
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GR HOW
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Green Howards
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GRKS
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Gurkhas
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GRO
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General Routine Orders
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GR STD
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Gun Room Steward (RN)
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GS
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General Service
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GSC
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General Service Corps
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GSM
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General Service Medal
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GSO1
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General Staff Officer (1st Grade)
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GSR
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Greaser (Merchant Fleet Auxiliary)
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GUIDES CAVY
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Guides Cavalry (Indian)
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GUIDES INFY
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Guides Infantry (Indian)
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