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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 Definition 1 Definition 2 (if applicable)
IA
Indian Army
IAMC
Indian Army Medical Corps
IAOC
Indian Army Ordnance Corps
IARO
Indian Army Reserve of Officers
IASC
Indian Army Service Corps
IBC
Indian Bearer Corps
I/C
In Charge Of
IEAMS
Imperial East African Medical Service
IF
Independent Force (RAF)
I GDS
Irish Guards
IGH
Indian General Hospital
ILH
Imperial Light Horse (South African)
IMD
Indian Medical Department
IND
Indian
IND LAB COY
Indian Labour Company
INF
Infantry
INFY
Infantry
IOD
Indian Ordnance Department
IOR
Indian Other Rank
IR
Irish
IRCS
Imperial Rest Camp Staff
IR GDS
Irish Guards
IRO
International Refugee Organisation
ISC CPS
Imperial Service Camel Corps
ISF
Indian State Forces
ISTC
Indian Supply Transport Commissariat
ITC
Infantry Training Centre
ITW
Initial Training Wing
IWGC
Imperial War Graves Commission
IWT
Inland Water Transport
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