Military abbreviations: V

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)
VA
Vice Admiral (RN)
VA BTTY
Volunteer Artillery Battery (Indian)
VAD
Voluntary Aid Detachment
VARN
Victuallers Assistant Royal Navy
VC
Victoria Cross
VCAS
Vice Chief of the Air Staff
VCPO
Victualling Chief Petty Officer (RN)
VD
Volunteer Decoration
Venereal Disease
VETY
Veterinary
VIP
Very Important Person
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