NCTCOG Emergency Preparedness NCTCOG Acronyms Version 3

NCTCOG Emergency Preparedness

NCTCOG AcronymsVersion 3

01/2008

4CEPM Four County Emergency Preparedness Meeting*A*

AA Affirmative ActionAllocation Advice Applicant AssistanceApproval Authority

AAAE American Association of Airport ExecutivesAAC Activity Address Code

Applicant Assistance CenterAfter Action Conference

AACPP Airport Access Control Pilot ProgramAACS Automated Access Control CenterAAD Assistant Associate DirectorAAEI American Association for Exporters and ImportersAAFB Andrews Air Force BaseAAFC Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaAAMSE American Association of Medical Society ExecutivesAAMVA American Association of Motor Vehicle AdministrationAAPA American Association of Port AuthoritiesAAR After Action ReportAAR After Action ReviewAARC After Action Review Committee (Subcommittee of REPAC)AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation OfficialsAAU Association of American UniversitiesABMC American Battle Monuments CommissionABNCP Airborne Command PostABS Arson and Bomb SquadABO Agents of Biological OriginAC Hydrogen Cyanide (a blood agent)ACAA Air Carrier Association for AmericansACADA Automatic Chemical Agent Detection/AlarmACAP Alien Criminal Apprehension ProgramACBIRC Advanced Chemical/Biological Integrated Response CourseACC American Chemistry CouncilACC Aviation Command CenterACCIS Association of County/City Information ServicesACDA U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament AgencyACE American Council on EducationACE Army Corps of EngineersACE Automated Commercial Environment (secure data portal)ACEC Assessment of Catastrophic Events CenterACF Administration for Children and FamiliesACF Alternate Control FacilityACFM Advanced Certified Floodplain ManagerACH Air Changes per HourACH Automated Clearing HouseACHP Advisory Council on Historic PreservationACI Airports Council InternationalACI/NA Airports Council International-North America

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01/2008ACOE Army Corps of EngineersACP Access Control Point

Alternate Command PostArea Command PostArea Contingency Plan

ACPSEM Advisory Council on Professional Standards for Emergency ManagersACS Automated Case System (FBI)

Alternate Command StaffACSM American Congress of Surveying and MappingACT Area Command TeamACWG Air Cargo Working GroupAD Assistant Director

Associate DirectorADAMS Automated Disaster Assistance Management SystemsADASHI Automated Decision Aid System for Hazardous Incidents ADDIE Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and EvaluationADIS Arrival Departure Information SystemADNET Anti-Drug NetworkADRS Automated Disaster Reporting SystemAECL Atomic Energy of Canada LimitedAED Automatic External DefibrillatorAEI American Enterprise InstituteAEL Authorized Equipment ListAEP Airport Emergency PlanAES Aero medical Evacuation SystemAES Automated Export SystemAFA Association of Flight AttendantsAFB Air Force BaseAFCEA Armed Forces Communications and Electronics AssociationAFEM Alliance for Fire and Emergency ManagementAFG Assistance to Firefighters GrantAFGE American Federal Government EmployeesAFMIC Armed Forces Medical Intelligence CenterAG Attorney GeneralAGILE Advanced Generation of Interoperability for Law EnforcementAGO WA State Attorney General's OfficeAHJ Area Having Jurisdiction AHRQ Agency for the Healthcare Research and Quality AIA American Insurance AssociationAIATP Antiterrorism Intelligence Awareness Training ProgramAIS Adult Information SystemAIS Automated Information SystemAIS Automatic Identification System (Maritime)AKA Also Known AsALARA As Low As Reasonably AchievableALI Automatic Location IdentificationALPA Airline Pilots AssociationALS Advanced Life SupportALTRETCO Alternate Regional Emergency Transportation CoordinatorALU Annual Limit on IntakeAMA American Medical AssociationAMC Army Material Command (U.S. Army)

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01/2008AMF Alternative Morgue FacilityAMHS Automated Message Handling SystemAMI Air and Marine Interdiction ProgramAMID Air and Marine Interdiction DivisionAMO Air and Marine OperationsAMPS Automated Message Processing SystemAMS Aerial Measuring SystemAMS Atmospheric Monitoring SystemAMSC American Satellite Communications AMS Automated Manifest SystemAMTI Applied Marine Technology, Inc.AMWA Association of Metropolitan Water AgenciesA/N Alert/NotificationANG Air National GuardANL Argonne National LaboratoryANRC American National Red CrossANSI American National Standards Institute

ANSI-HSSPAmerican National Standards Institute-Homeland Securities Standards Panel

ANZUS Australia, New Zealand, and United StatesAO Administrative Officer

Area of OperationsAoA Administration on AgingAOC Area of ConcernAOR Area of ResponsibilityAOIC Acting Official in ChargeAP Arrival PointAP Associated PressAPA American Planning AssociationAPCO Association of Public-Safety Communication OfficialsAPEC Asia Pacific Economic CooperationAPHA American Public Health AssociationAPHIS Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceAPHL Agency for Public Health Laboratories

APIC/DFW Association of Professionals in Infectious Control and epidemiology DFW Chapter

APIS Advance Passenger Information SystemAPSP Automated Passenger Screening ProfileAPTA American Public Transportation AssociationAPWA American Public Works Association AR Acknowledge Receipt ARAC Advanced Radiological Accident Assessment ARAC Atmospheric Release Advisory Capability (DOE)ARC American National Red CrossARES Amateur Radio Emergency ServicesARG Accident Response Group (DOE)ARIP Accident Release Information ProgramARNG Army National GuardA-ROC Alternate Regional Operations CenterARSR Air Route Surveillance RadarASA Average Speed of Answer

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01/2008ASAC Aviation Security Advisory CommitteeASAP As Soon As PossibleASAP Automated Standard Application for PaymentsASC Advanced System Center

Area of Special Consideration ASCR Advanced Scientific Computing Research

ASD (SO/LIC)Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict

ASDRC Automated Systems Disaster Recovery CapabilitiesASDSO Association of Dam Safety OfficialsASEAN Association of Southeast Asian NationsASFPM Association of State Floodplain ManagersASIS American Society for Industrial SecurityASSE American Society of Safety EngineersASP Alternative Security Program (Non-SOLAS Vessels)ASP Aviation Security ProgramASPA Assistant Secretary of Public AffairsASPHEP Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency PreparednessASPR 6 Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and ResponseAST Aboveground Storage Tank ASTHO Association of State and Territorial Health OfficialsASTI Airport Security Technology IntegrationASTM American Society for Testing and MaterialsASUFAC Airport and Seaport User Fee Advisory Committee, INSAT AntiterrorismATA Airline Transportation AssociationATAC Anti-Terrorism Advisory CouncilATB Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance BoardATB Applied Technology BoardATC Air Traffic ControlATCET Anti-Terrorism Combat Enforcement TeamATD Actual Time of DepartureATF Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (Bureau of)AT/FP Antiterrorism and Force ProtectionATIX Anti-Terrorism Information ExchangeATS Automated Targeting SystemATSA Aviation and Transportation Security ActATSDR Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease RegistryATTF Anti-Terrorism Task ForceATV All-Terrain VehicleAUSA Associate Under SecretaryAUSA Assistant U.S. AttorneyAUVSI Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems InternationalAVIC Area Veterinary in ChargeAVIP Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program AVSEC Aviation SecurityAWB Association of Washington State BusinessAWIPS Advanced Weather Interactive Processing SystemAWIS Automated Weather Information SystemAWO American Waterway OperatorsAWP Average Wholesale Price

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01/2008*B*

BAA Broad Agency AnnouncementBACM Business Alliance for Customs ModernizationBARDA Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority BATFE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and ExplosivesBATS Bombing and Arson Tracking System (ATF)BBRS Board of Building Regulations and StandardsBCBP Bureau of Customs and Border SecurityBCIS Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration ServicesBCMOH British Columbia Ministry of HealthBCPEP British Columbia Provincial Emergency ProgramBCRT Regional Drug Task Force Biological/Chemical Response TeamBCS Border Cargo SelectivityBDC Bomb Data CenterBDRP Biological Defense Research Program (U.S. Navy)BDS Biohazard Detection SystemBDW Budget Detail WorksheetBENS Business Executives for National SecurityBER Biological and Environmental ResearchBERT Public Health Bioterrorism Emergency Response TeamBERT Building Emergency Response TeamBHHS Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program BHS Bureau of Health ServicesBIA Board of Immigration AppealsBICE Bureau of Immigration and Customs EnforcementBLS Basic Life SupportBM Bench MarkBMC Bomb Management CenterBNICE Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, ExplosiveBOL Bureau of LaboratoriesBOLO Be On the Lookout (alert)BORSTAR Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue TeamsBOXER Bulk-Only X-Ray Enhanced RegionBP Border PartnershipBPA Border Patrol AgentBPRP Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response ProgramBPWG Best Practices Working GroupBRAC Bioterrorism Response Advisory CommitteeBRACA Base Realignment and Closure ActBRTC Border Research Technology CenterBSA Business Software AllianceBS&F Border Security and FacilitationBSI Base Support InstallationBSI Basic Support InstallationBSIR Bi-annual Strategy Implementation Reports (Grants)BT BioterrorismBTA Bioterrorism ActBTCP Biological Terrorism Contingency PlanBTS Border and Transportation Security Directorate (DHS)BTS Bureau of Transportation StatisticsBTW By the WayBUMC Baylor University Medical Center

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01/2008BW Biological WarfareBW Biological WeaponsBY Budget YearBZP Buffer Zone PlanBZPP Buffer Zone Protection Plan/Program

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01/2008*C*

C2 Command and ControlCA Civil AffairsC/A Controller/AnalystC/B Chemical/BiologicalC/E Communications/ElectronicsC2 Command and ControlC3 Command, Control, and CommunicationC4 Command, Control, Communication, and Computers

C4ISRCommand, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance

CA Chemical AgentCivil AffairsCooperative Agreement

CAA Contingent Acquisition AgreementCAC Crisis Action CenterCAEC County Animal Emergency CoordinatorCAEO Competitive Analysis and Evaluation OfficeCAIRA Chemical Accident/ Incident Response and AssistanceCAMEXPAN Central America, Mexico, PanamaCAM Chemical Agent MonitorCAO Chief Administrative OfficerCAP Civil Air Patrol

Community Action ProgramCommunity Assistance Program

CAP Corrective Action PlanCAPA Coalition of Airline Pilots AssociationsCAPR Categorical Assistance Program ReportsCAPR Categorical Assistance Progress Reports (Grants)CAPPS II Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening SystemCAPR Categorical Assistance Progress ReportsCAR Congressional Affairs RepresentativeCARAT Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training

CARVER Criticality, Accessibility, Recoverability, Vulnerability, Effect, RecognizabilityCASPER C-130 Airborne Sensor with Palletized Electronic ReconnaissanceCAT Crisis Action TeamCATEGORY A Debris RemovalCATEGORY B Emergency Protective MeasuresCATEGORY C Roads and BridgesCATEGORY D Water Control Functions CATEGORY E Buildings and ContentsCATEGORY F UtilitiesCATEGORY G Parks, Recreational, and Other CAW Center for Asymmetric WarfareCBCF Cross Border Crime ForumCBDCOM Chemical/Biological Defense Command (U.S. Army)CBIRF Chemical/Biological Incident Response Force (U.S. Marine Corps)CBN Chemical, Biological, or NuclearCBO Community-Based OrganizationCBP Customs and Border Protection (Bureau of)CBPMO U.S. Customs and Border Protection Modernization Office

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01/2008CBR Chemical, Biological, and RadiologicalCBRDT Chemical and Biological Rapid Deployment Team

CBREDChemical, Biological, Radiological, Environmental Defense Response (U.S. Navy)

CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and NuclearCBRNE Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and ExplosiveCB-RRT Chemical and Biological-Rapid Response Team (U.S. Army)CBRT Chemical and Biological Response TeamCBS Customer and Border Protection (Part of DHS)CBW Chemical and Biological WarfareCCAA Chinese Center for Adoption AffairsCCBD Consolidated Counterdrug Data BaseCCC Citizen Corps CouncilCCDPH Cook County Department of Public HealthCCG Canadian Coast GuardCCMIS Crisis Consequence Management Information SystemCCP Casualty Collection PointCCP Citizen Corps ProgramCCPH Cross County Public HealthCCRA Canada Customs and Revenue AgencyCCRF Commissioned Corp Readiness Force (PHS)CCSL Command and Control Simulation LabCCSO Cook County Sheriff's OfficeCCT Communications Coordination TeamCCTV Closed-Circuit TelevisionCD Communicable DiseaseCDAT Columbia Data Analysis TeamCDC Centers for Disease ControlCDCP Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCDE Committed Dose EquivalentCDL Community Disaster LoanCDP Center for Domestic Preparedness (NDPC Member)CDR CommanderCDRG Catastrophic Disaster Response GroupCDRG-PAC Catastrophic Disaster Response Group - Primary Agency CommitteeCDU Contagious Disease UnitC/E Controller and Evaluator CEA Council of Economic AdvisorsCECTF Chicago Electronic Crimes Task ForceCEDAP Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program CEDE Committed Effective Dose EquivalentCEM Certified Emergency ManagerCEM Comprehensive Emergency ManagementCEMC Community Emergency Medication ClinicCEMNET Comprehensive Emergency Management NetworkCEMP Comprehensive Emergency Management PlanCEO Chief Executive OfficerCEOC County Emergency Operations CenterCEPAP Cost Estimating for the Public Assistance Program, Expert Panel onCEQ Council on Environmental Quality

CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

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01/2008CERT Community Emergency Response TeamCERT Computer Emergency Readiness TeamCEU Compliance Enforcement UnitCFA Capability Focus AreaCFDA Catalog of Federal Domestic AssistanceCFIUS Committee for Foreign Investment in the United StatesCFIVSAC Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Advisory Committee CFM Certified Floodplain ManagerCFO Chief Financial Officer

Chief of Field OperationsCFR Code of Federal RegulationsCFS Association of Certified Fraud SpecialistsCFTC Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCG Phosgene (A Choking Agent)CGD Coast Guard DistrictCGS Council of Graduate SchoolsCHEMPACK Chemical Nerve Agent Antidote Supply Program

CHERCAPComprehensive HazMat Emergency Response Capability Assessment Program

CHIP Computer Hacking and Intelligence PropertyCHS Correctional Health Services

CHSWashington State Emergency Management Council Committee on Homeland Security

CI Critical InfrastructureCIA Central Intelligence AgencyCIAO Critical Infrastructure Assurance OfficeCICP Canadian Telecommunications Cyber ProtectionCID Criminal Investigation DepartmentCIG Central Intelligence GroupCII Critical Infrastructure InformationCIIA Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002CIIP Critical Infrastructure Information Protection Interagency Working GroupCI/KR Critical Infrastructure/Key ResourcesCIMRT Critical Incident Management Response TeamCIMS Crisis Information Management SoftwareCIMS Critical Incident Management SupportCIMS Correspondence and Issues Management SystemCIMST Critical Incident Management Support TeamCINC Commander-in-ChiefCINDI Compact Integrated Narcotics DetectorCIO Chief Information OfficeCIO Chief Information OfficerCIP Critical Infrastructure ProtectionCIRA Catastrophic Incident Response AnnexCIRC Computer Incident Response CenterCIRG Critical Incident Response GroupCIRP Catastrophic Incident Response PlanCIS Citizenship and Immigration Services [Bureau of]CIS Civil Infrastructure SecurityCIS Community Information SystemCISD Critical Incident Stress DebriefingCISM Critical Incident Stress Management

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01/2008CIVA Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability AssessmentCK Cyanogens Chloride (A blood agent)CLASS Consular Lookout and Support SystemCLO Congressional Liaison ManagementCLOREP Chlorine Emergency PlanCMAA Customs Mutual Assistance AgreementCMC Crisis Management CentersCMC Crisis Management CoordinatorCME Chief Medical ExaminerCMG Consequence Management GroupCMIA Cash Management Improvement ActCME Continuing Medical EducationCMO Civil Military Operations CMOC Civil Military Operations CenterCMRT Consequence Management Response TeamCMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesCMT Crisis Management TeamCMU Crisis Management UnitCNI Continuing Nursing EducationCNMI Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsCNO Counternarcotics OfficeCNO Counternarcotics OfficerCNS Central Nervous SystemCNS Corporation for National SecurityCNS Corporation for National ServiceCNSC Canadian Nuclear Safety CommissionCNU Crisis Negotiations UnitCOA Course of ActionCOAC Customs Operations Advisory CommitteeCOAD Community Organizations Active in DisastersCOCOM Coordinating CommitteeCOB Close of BusinessCOBRE Carry-On Bag Remote ExaminationCOEM Chicago Office of Emergency ManagementCOG Continuity of GovernmentCOG Council of GovernmentCOI Critical Operational IssueCOMC Communications CoordinatorCOMMDIR Communications DirectoryCOMINT Communications IntelligenceCOMMS CommunicationsCOMREL Community RelationsCONOPS Concept of Operations PlanCONUS Continental United States

CONPLANU.S. Government Interagency Domestic Terrorism Concept of Operations Plan

CO-OP Cooperative Training Outreach ProgramCOOP Continuity of OperationsCOP Chief of PoliceCOP Common Operating PictureCOPS Office of Community-Oriented Policing ServicesCOS Chief of Staff

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01/2008COSIN Control Staff InstructionsCOSO Chief of Staff Office/OperationsCOSP Chief of Staff Office/PolicyCOTP Captain of the PortCOTS Commercial-off-the-Shelf

COUSCSCommercial Operations of the U.S. Customs Service, Advisory Committee on

CP Command PostControl Point Coordination and Planning

CPA Coalition Provisional AuthorityCPC Climate Prediction CenterCPD Community Planning and DevelopmentCPE Contingency Planning ExchangeCPG Civil Preparedness GuideCPO Central Processing Office

Chief Procurement OfficerCPOT Consolidated Priority Organization TargetCPRM Checkpoint Resource ManagementCPSC Consumer Product Safety CommissionCPSP Comprehensive Passenger Screening ProfileCPTED Crime Prevention Through Environmental DesignCPX Command Post ExerciseCRCL Civil Rights and Civil LibertiesCRDC Cybersecurity Research and Development CenterCRI Cities Readiness InitiativeCRM Communications Resource ManagerCRO Congressional Relations OfficerCRRA Capabilities Review and Risk AssessmentCRI City Readiness InitiativeCRT Crisis Response TeamCRTF Commander, Response Task ForceCS Civil SupportCS Confidential SourceCSA Customs Self-AssessmentCSC Civil Service CommissionCSE Communications Security EstablishmentCSEM Center for the Study of Emergency ManagementCSEPP Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness ProgramCSG Coordinating SubgroupCSG Council of State GovernmentsCSG Counterterrorism Security GroupCSI Container Security InitiativeCSI Customer Satisfaction IndexCSID Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (ODP Desk for Reports)CSIS Center for Strategic International StudiesCSIS Canadian Security Intelligence ServiceCST Civil Support TeamCSTARC Cyber Security Tracking, Analysis, and Response CenterCSTE Council of State and Territorial EpidemiologistsCT CounterterrorismCTAC Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee

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01/2008CTAC Counter-Drug Technology Assessment CenterCTC Counterterrorist CenterCTD Counterterrorist DivisionCTF Combined Task ForceCT/NP-ESG Counterterrorism and National Preparedness Exercise Sub-GroupC-TAP Counterterrorism Airport PrimacyC-TPAT Customs-Trade Partnership Against TerrorismCTU Chemistry/Toxicology Unit, SAS, Laboratory DivisionCWA Chemical Warfare AgentCX Phosgene Oxime (A Blister Agent)

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01/2008*D*

DA Damage Assessment D&A Defenbaugh and AssociatesDAC Disaster Assistance CenterDACS Deportable Alien Control System

DAE Disaster Assistance Employee (Also called SAE for Stafford Act Employee)DALO Disaster Area Liaison OfficerDARPA Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyDART Dallas Area Rapid TransitDART Damage Assessment Reconnaissance TeamDART Disaster Assessment and Recovery TeamD&B Dun and BradstreetDCA Disaster Communication AgreementDCD Disease Conditions DatabaseDCE Defense Coordinating ElementDCE Disaster Communications EquipmentDCE Disaster Coordinating ElementDCEMA District of Columbia Emergency Management AgencyDCE/MED TF Disaster Coordinating Element/Medical Task ForceDCHD DuPage County Health DepartmentDCHHS Dallas County Health and Human ServicesDCIS Defense Criminal Investigative ServiceDCMS Dallas County Medical SocietyDCO Defense Coordinating OfficerDCO Defense Coordinating TeamDDS Design and Development System DDC Disaster District CommitteeDDO Deputy Director of OperationsDDOS Distributed Denial of ServiceDEA Drug Enforcement AdministrationDECC Department of State Exercise Control CellDECON DecontaminationDEI Dose Equivalent IodineDEM Department of Emergency ManagementDEN Domestic Events NetworkDEP Department of Emergency PreparednessDEP Department of Environmental ProtectionDEQ Department of Environmental QualityDERT Dallas Emergency Response TeamDERT Downtown Emergency Response TeamDES Disaster Emergency Services DEST Domestic Emergency Support TeamDFAIT Department of Foreign Affairs and International TradeDFAS Defense Financial Accounting ServiceDFC Disaster Finance CenterDFO Disaster Field OfficeDFW Dallas/Fort WorthDFWHC Dallas/Fort Worth Hospital CouncilDFW HAS Dallas/Fort Worth Homeland Security AllianceDHHS Department of Health and Human ServicesDHS Disaster Health Services

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01/2008DHS U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityDHSERN Department of Homeland Security Emergency Response NetworkDHSHQ DHS HeadquartersDIA Defense Intelligence AgencyDIHS Division of Immigration Health ServicesDIMOS Drug Intelligence Method of Operation SystemDIR Department of Information ResourcesDIRC Disaster Information Resource CenterDIS Washington State Department of Information ServicesDISA Defense Information Systems AgencyDIST Disaster Information Systems ClearinghouseDLA Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Department of Defense+C428DM Disaster ManagementDMAC Disaster Management Advisory CommitteeDMAT Disaster Medical Assistance TeamDMH Department of Mental HealthDMI Disaster Management InteroperabilityDMIATF Disaster Management Improvement Act Task Force, INSDMIS Disaster Management Interoperability ServiceDMORT Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (FEMA)DNA Deoxyribonucleic AcidDND/CF Department of National Defense and Canadian ForcesDNDO Domestic Nuclear Detection OfficeDNR Department of Natural ResourcesDOA Department of AgricultureDOC Department of CommerceDOC Department Operations CenterDOD Department of DefenseDoDD Department of Defense DirectiveDoDRDB Department of Defense Resource DatabaseDOE Department of EnergyDOI Department of the InteriorDOJ Department of JusticeDOL Department of LaborDOMS Director of Military SupportDOS Department of StateDOT Department of TransportationDP Disaster PreparednessDPA Domestic Preparedness AssessmentDPA Defense Production ActDPETAP Domestic Preparedness Equipment Technical Assistance Program DPIG Disaster Preparedness Improvement GrantDPMU Disaster Portable Morgue UnitDPP Domestic Preparedness ProgramDPPC Data Protection and Privacy CommissionersDPW Department of Public WorksDRC Disaster Recovery CenterDRF Disaster Response ForceDRM Disaster Recovery ManagerDRO Detention and Removal [Office of]DRT Disaster Response TeamDRTF Disaster Relief Task Force

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01/2008DRU Disaster Relief UnitDSCA Defense Support of Civil AuthoritiesDSCP Defense Supply Center PhiladelphiaDSEA Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003DSEC Deputy SecretaryDSEG Governor's Domestic Security Executive GroupDSHS Washington State Department of Social and Health ServicesDSHS Department of State Health Services (Pronounced Dishes)DSN Defense Switched NetworkDSO Disaster Safety Officer DSP Disaster Support PackageDSWA Defense Special Weapons AgencyDT Domestic TerrorismDTMS Disaster Transportation Management SystemDT/CPS Domestic Terrorism/Counterterrorism Planning SectionDTG Date-Time GroupDTN Domestic Transportation NetworkDTRA Defense Threat Reduction AgencyDTRG DoD Technical Response GroupDTRIM Domestic Threat Reduction and Incident ManagementDUNS Data Universal Numbering System (Grants)DWI Disaster Welfare Inquiry

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01/2008*E*

E-911 Enhanced 9-1-1EA Environmental Assessment

Emergency ActionsEADP Emergency Administration and Planning (Degree at UNT)EAG Exercise Analysis GroupEAO Energy Assurance OfficeEAR Exercise Analysis ReportEARN Employer Assistance Referral NetworkEAS Emergency Alert SystemEAS Emergency Assistance Personnel or Emergency Alert SystemEB Executive Board (NCTCOG)EBR Endogenous Biological RegulatorEBS Emergency Broadcast SystemEC Emergency CoordinatorECC Emergency Communications CenterECCV Emergency Command and Control VehicleECD Effective Cumulative DoseECFG Emergency Coordination Functional GroupECG Exercise Control Group

Emergency Coordination GroupECSAP Electronic Crimes Special Agent ProgramECT Emergency Coordinating Team

Exercise Control TeamECTF Electronic Crimes Task ForceED Education [Department of]ED Effective DoseEDC Economic Development CorporationEDD Explosive Detection DeviceEDI Electronic Data InterchangeEDS Explosive Detection SystemEDT Eastern Daylight TimeEDT Explosive Device TeamEDUCT Ellis/Dallas Unified Cooperative TeamEEG Exercise Evaluation GuideEEI Essential Elements of InformationEENET Emergency Education NetworkEEOC Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionEET Emergency Evacuation Team EFR Emergency ResponderEFS Emergency Food and ShelterEFSEC Energy Facility Site Evaluation CouncilEHP Environmental Health Program, Health DepartmentEICC Energy Information and Coordination Center (FEMA)EIO Emergency Information OfficerEIPA Emergency Information and Public AffairsEIS Emergency Information SystemEIS Environmental Impact StatementEIS Epidemic Intelligence ServiceELC Engineering Logistics CenterELO Enabling Learning ObjectivesELT Emergency Location Transmitter

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01/2008EM Emergency ManagementEMA Emergency Management Agency (Local)EMAC Emergency Management Assistance CompactEMAP Emergency Management Accreditation ProgramEMAT Emergency Management Association of TexasEMC Emergency Management CouncilEMD Electronic Monitoring DeviceEMD Emergency Management DivisionEMERCOM Emergency CommandEMERGCON Emergency ConditionEMI Emergency Management InstituteEMI Emergency Management Institute, Board of Visitors for theEML Environmental Measurements LaboratoryEMOC Emergency Management Operations Center EMPG Emergency Management Performance GrantsEMRT Emergency Medical Response TeamEMRTC Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (NDPC Member)EMS Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Management SpecialistEMSHG Emergency Management Strategic Healthcare GroupEMT Emergency Medical TechnicianENDEX End of ExerciseEO Executive OrderEOC Emergency Operations CenterEOD Explosive Ordinance DisposalEOF Emergency Operations FacilityEOG Exercise Observation GroupEOIR Executive Office for Immigration ReviewEOO Emergency Operations OrganizationEOP Executive Office of the PresidentEOP Emergency Operations Plan/ProcedureEPA U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyEPAB Emergency Physician's Advisory BoardEPAP Equipment Purchase Assistance ProgramEPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know ActEPI Emergency Public InformationEPIC Electronic Privacy Information CenterEPLO Emergency Preparedness Liaison OfficerEPOC Emergency Preparedness Operations Center

Emergency Points of ContactEPPC Emergency Preparedness Planning CouncilEPR Emergency Preparedness and ResponseEPW Exercise Planning WorkshopEPZ Emergency Planning ZoneERAMS Environmental Radiation Ambient Monitoring SystemERC Emergency Response CoordinatorERCG Emergency Response Coordination GroupERCP Emergency Response Concept PlanERDO Emergency Response Duty OfficerERF Emergency Response Facility ERL Environmental Research LaboratoriesERN Emergency Response Network

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01/2008ERP Expedited Removal ProcessERSAC Emergency Response Senior Advisory CommitteeERT Environmental Response Team (EPA)ERT Emergency Response TeamERT Evidence Response Team (FBI)ERT-A Emergency Response Team-Advance ElementERT-N National Emergency Response TeamERT-S Emergency Response Team Support Capability ERW Enhanced Radiation WeaponES Engineering Section, Information Resources DivisionES Executive SecretariatESA Energy Security and AssuranceESA Environmentally Sensitive Area

ESAR -VHPEmergency Systems for Advanced Registration of Voluntary Health Professionals

ES&H Environmental Safety and HealthESAP Energy Security and Assurance ProgramESD Educational Service DistrictsESD Emergency Services DirectorESF Emergency Support FunctionESF 01 Transportation ESF 02 Communications ESF 03 Public Works and EngineerESF 04 FirefightingESF 05 Emergency ManagementESF 06 Mass Care, Housing and Human ServicesESF 07 Resource SupportESF 08 Emergency Support Function-8 (Medical Support)ESF 09 Urban Search and RescueESF 10 Oil and Hazardous Material ResponseESF 11 Agriculture and Natural ResourcesESF 12 Energy ESF 13 Public Safety and Security ESF 14 Long-term Community Recovery Mitigation ESF 15 External AffairsESFLG Emergency Support Function Leaders GroupESO Energy Senior OfficialESP Extranet Secure PortalESRI Environmental Systems Research Institute

ESSENCEElectronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epiemics

EST Emergency Support TeamETA Estimated Time of Arrival

Employment and Training Administration ETC Emergency TelecommunicationsETD Explosives Trace DetectorETE Estimated Time EnrouteETF Equipment Task Force (NCTCOG committee, is now REPAC)ETO Exercise Training OfficerETOC Emergency Tactical Operation CenterEU European UnionEU/BDC Explosives Unit/Bomb Data Center

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01/2008EW Emergency WorkerEWAC Emergency Worker and Assistance CenterEWC Emergency Worker CenterEXB Export-Import Bank of the United StatesEX-IM Export-Import Bank of the United StatesEXPLAN Exercise Plan

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01/2008*F*

FAA Federal Aviation AdministrationFAC Financial Attack CenterFAC Foreign Affairs CanadaFAC Foreign Air CarrierFACA Federal Advisory Committee ActFAD Foreign Animal DiseaseFAM Federal Air MarshalFAMS Federal Air Marshal ServiceFAQ Frequently Asked QuestionsFAR Federal Acquisition RegulationsFAS Federation of American ScientistsFAS Freely Associated StatesFasT Field Assessment TeamFAST Fire and Secure Trade InitiativeFBI Federal Bureau of InvestigationFCA Farm Credit AdministrationFCC Federal Communications CommissionFCO Federal Coordinating OfficerFCT Forward Coordinating TeamFDA U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationFDIC Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationFDL Forensic Documents LaboratoryFE Functional ExerciseFEC Federal Election CommissionFECC Federal Emergency Communications CoordinatorFedCIRC Federal Computer Incident Response CenterFEMA Federal Emergency Management AgencyFERC FEMA Emergency Response CapabilityFERC Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionFESC Federal Emergency Support CoordinatorFEST Foreign Emergency Support TeamFFDO Federal Flight Deck OfficerFFRDC Federally Funded Research and Development CenterFGDC Federal Geographic Data CommitteeFHA Flood Hazard AreaFHAR Flood Hazard Analysis ReportFHBM Flood Hazard Boundary MapFHFB Federal Housing Finance BoardFHM Flood Hazard MappingFHWA Federal Highway AdministrationFICA Federal Insurance Contributions ActFID Flame Ionization DetectorFINCEN Financial Crimes Enforcement NetworkFIPS Federal Information Processing StandardsFIRECOM Fire CommunicationsFIRST Federal Incident Response Support TeamFLETC Federal Law Enforcement Training CenterFLRA Federal Labor Relations AuthorityFMAC Freight Mobility Advisory CommitteeFMAG Fire Management Assistance GrantsFMC Federal Maritime Commission

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01/2008FMC Federal Mobilization CenterFMCS Federal Mediation and ConciliationFMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationFMSIB Freight Mobility Strategic Investment BoardFNS Food and Nutrition ServiceFOA Field Operating AgencyFOC FEMA Operations Center

Full Operating CapabilityFOG Field Operations GuideFOIA Freedom of Information ActFOSC Federal On-Scene CoordinatorFOUO For Official Use OnlyFPBF Fines, Penalties, and ForfeitureFPC Final Planning Conference FPDL Fire Protection Demonstration LabFPF Fallout Protective FactorFPS Federal Protective ServiceFRA Federal Railroad AssociationFRC Federal Resource CoordinatorFRERP Federal Radiological Emergency Response PlanFRID Flood Risk Directory FRMAC Federal Radiological Measurement and Assessment CenterFRMAP Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment PlanFRN Federal Reserve NoteFRO Flood Response OfficeFRP Federal Response PlanFRPP First Responder Preparedness PlanningFRS Federal Reserve SystemFRTIB Federal Retirement Thrift Investment BoardFS Fire ServicesFSD Federal Security DirectorFSE Full-Scale ExerciseFSIS Food Safety and Inspection ServiceFSL Federal, State, LocalFSR Financial Status Report (Grants)FSS Federal Supply ServiceFSTC Foreign Science and Technology CenterFTA Federal Transit Administration/AdministrativeFTAA Free Trade Area of the AmericasFTC Federal; Trade CommissionFTC Federal Training CoordinatorFTE Full-Time EmployeeFTO Foreign Terrorist OrganizationsFTS Federal Telecommunications SystemFTSS Federal Training Support StaffFTTTF Foreign Terrorist Tracking Task ForceFTX Full Training ExerciseFUNCPLAN Functional PlanFY Fiscal YearFZ Flood Zone

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01/2008*G*

G&T Preparedness Directorate's Office of Grants and TrainingGA Governmental AdministrativeGA Tabun (A Nerve Agent)GAAWG General Aviation Airports Working GroupGAMA General Aviation Manufacturers AssociationGAN Grant Adjustment NoticeGAO Government Accountability OfficeGAR Governor's Authorized RepresentativeGB Sarin (A Nerve Agent)GC General CounselGCJIN Global Criminal Justice Information NetworkGC/MS Gas Chromatograph/Mass SpectrometerGD Soman (A Nerve Agent)GDEM Governor's Division of Emergency ManagementGEA Geospatial Enterprise ArchitectureGEOCC Government Emergency Operations Coordination CenterGETA Government Emerging Technology Alliance GETAC Governor's Emergency & Trauma Advisory CouncilGETS Government Emergency Telecommunications ServiceGIS Geographic Information SystemGIS Global Information SystemGISWG Global Infrastructure and Standards Working GroupGJXDM Global Justice XML Data ModelGLPAC Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory CommitteeGMDSS Global Maritime Defense and Safety SystemGML Geography Markup LanguageGMS Grants Management SystemGMT Greenwich Mean TimeGOTS Government-off-the-ShelfGPMRC Global Patient Movement Requirements CenterGPO Government Printing OfficeGPS Global Positioning SystemGRP Grants Reporting PortalGSA General Services AdministrationGTIN Global Trade Identification Number

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01/2008*H*

HACCP Hazard Analysis and Critical Control PointHAN Health Alert NetworkHAN LAP Health Alert Network Local Health Assistance ProjectHAvBED National Hospital Available Beds for Emergencies and Disasters HAZCAT Hazard CategorizingHAZMAP Hazard Mitigation Action Planning (Also Called HMAP)HAZMAT Hazardous Materials HAZMIN Hazard MinimizationHPAB EC Hospital Preparedness Advisory Board Executive CommitteeHC Human Capital [Office]HC Health CanadaHC Health CareHCA Health Corporation of AmericaHCFA Health Care Financing AdministrationHCS Hospital Capacity SystemHCW Health Care WorkerHD Homeland DefenseHD Distilled Sulfur Mustard (A Blister Agent)HDER Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse [Program]HE High ExplosiveHEAR Hospital Emergency Administrative RadioHEB Hurst, Euless, BedfordHEICS Hospital Emergency Incident Command SystemHEPA High Efficiency Particulate Absorbing/Arrestance/AirHEU Highly Enriched UraniumHDER Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse [Program]HGNSAC Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory CommitteeHHMD Hand-Held Metal DetectorHHS U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesHIDTA High Intensity Drug Trafficking AreaHIFCA High Intensity Financial Crime AreaHIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ActHIS Washington State Homeland Security InstituteHIVA Hazard Identification and Vulnerability AssessmentHIVA Hazard Impact Vulnerability AnalysisHLS Homeland SecurityHLT Hurricane Liaison Team (FEMA)HLW High Level WasteHMER Hazardous Materials Emergency ResponseHMGP Hazardous Mitigation Grants ProgramHMRU Hazardous Materials Response Unit (FBI)HN Nitrogen Mustard (A Blister Agent)HOV High Occupancy VehicleHP Health PhysicistHPG Hospital Planning GroupHPIO Hospital Public Information OfficerHPN Hospital Private Network HPP Hospital Preparedness Program HQ HeadquartersHR Human ResourcesHRI Health Research Institute

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01/2008HRMS Human Resources Management SystemHRS HoursHRSA Health Resources and Services AdministrationHRT Hostage Rescue TeamHRV Human Rights Violator/ViolationHS Homeland SecurityHAS Homeland Security AdvisorHPCNTX Hospital Preparedness Council of North TexasHSAC Homeland Security Advisory CouncilHSARPA Homeland Security Advanced Research Project AgencyHSAS Homeland Security Advisory SystemHSAT Homeland Security Association of TexasHSC Homeland Security Council (Formerly OHS)HSC Health Service CommandHSCenter Homeland Security CenterHSCG Homeland Security Coordination GroupHSD Human Services DepartmentHSDN High Seas Drift NetsHSEEP Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation ProgramHSIA Homeland Security Industry AllianceHSIN-CI Homeland Security Information Network-Critical InfrastructureHSOC Homeland Security Operations CenterHSPD Homeland Security Presidential DirectiveHSPD-5 Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5HSPD-8 Homeland Security Presidential Directive-8HSPTAP Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance ProgramHSR Health Service RegionHSVAC Homeland Security Virtual Assistance CenterHTCI High-Tech Crime InvestigationHUD Housing and Urban Development [Department of]HUMINT Human IntelligenceHURCON Hurricane Condition HUREX Hurrican ExerciseHURREVAC Hurricane EvacuationHV/HPS High Value/High Probability of SuccessHVA Hazard Vulnerability AnalysisHVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air ConditioningHVT High Value TargetHWM High Water MarkHZ Hazardous Materials Personnel

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01/2008*I*

I&W Indications and WarningsIA Information AnalysisIA InteragencyIA International Affairs [Office of]IAB Interagency BoardIACP International Association of Chiefs of PoliceIAD Information Assurance DirectorateIAFC International Association of Fire ChiefsIAEA International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEM International Association of Emergency ManagersIAFIS Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification SystemIAI International Association for IdentificationsIAIP Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection DirectorateIALEIA International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence AnalystsIAP Incident Action PlanIARLJ International Association IASIR International Association of Security and Investigative RegulatorsIATA International Air Transport AssociationIAW In Accordance WithIBET Integrated Border Enforcement TeamIBIS Interagency Border Inspection ServiceIBT International Brotherhood of TeamstersIBSGP Intercity Bus Security Grant ProgramIC Incident Command/CommanderIC Incident Command CenterICAP Incident Communications Action PlanICC Intelligence Control CenterICDDC Interstate Civil Defense and Disaster CompactICE Immigration and Customs Enforcement [Bureau of]ICEP Incident Communications Emergency PlanICGP Interoperable Communication Grant ProgramICP Incident Command PostICP Integrated Cargo ProcessingICPACC Incident Communications Public Affairs Coordination CommitteeICPAE Interagency Committee on Public Affairs in EmergenciesICPO International Criminal Police OrganizationICRI Incident Commander's Radio InterfaceICRP International Commission on Radiological ProtectionICS Incident Command SystemICTAP Interoperable Communication Technical Assistance ProgramICU Intensive Care UnitID Identification (Credentials)ID Infectious DiseaseIDD Industrial Development DistrictIDENT Automated Biometric Identification System (INS)IDIQ Indefinite Delivery Indefinite QualityIDS Information Display SystemIDS International District StationIDS Intrusion Detection SystemIED Improvised Explosive DeviceIES Industry Executive Subcommittee

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01/2008IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.IFC Intelligence Fusion CellIFALPA International Federation of Airline Pilots AssociationIFPA Institute for Foreign Policy AnalysisIGA Intergovernmental AgreementIGN Intergovernmental NetworkIH Intense HurricaneIHD Intense Hurricane DayIICT Interagency Intelligence Committee on TerrorismIII Interstate Identification IndexIIMG Interagency Incident Management GroupIIPO Information Integration Program OfficeIIT Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Incident Investigation TeamIMAC Infrastructure, Monitoring, Analysis, and CoordinationIMCS Incident Management Communications SystemIMO International Maritime OrganizationIMPC International Materials Protection and CooperationIMRD Information Management and Requirements DivisionIMS Incident Management SystemIMS Institute of Museum ServicesIMSR Incident Management Situation ReportIMSA International Municipal Signal Association, Inc.IMT Incident Management TeamINA Immigration and Nationality ActINCITS International Committee for Information Technology StandardsIND Improvised Nuclear DeviceINPHO Information Network for Public Health OfficialsINRP Initial National Response PlanINS Immigration and Naturalization ServiceINSPASS INS Passenger Accelerated Service SystemINTEROP Interoperable CommunicationsINTEROP COMM OWG Interoperable Communications Operations Working GroupINTEROP COMM TWG Interoperable Communications Technical Working GroupINTERPOL International Criminal Police OrganizationIO Information OperationsIOF Interim Operating FacilityIOF Initial Operating FacilityIP Improvement PlanIP Infrastructure ProtectionIP Interested PartiesIPASS Interagency Panel on Advanced Science SecurityIPAT Infrastructure Protection Advisory TeamIPC Initial Planning Conference IPFO Interim Principal Federal OfficialIPR Intellectual Property RightsIPRSGP Intercity Passenger Rail Security Grant ProgramIPT Integrated Project TeamIR Incident ResponseIRF Initial Response Force IRFA International Religious Freedom Act

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01/2008IRFC Initial Response Force CommanderIRI Industrial Research InstituteIRIS Incident Response Information SystemIRR Initial Response ResourceIRS Internal Revenue ServiceIRT Initial Response TeamIRTB Incident Response to Terrorist BombingsIS Information SuperiorityISA Importer Self AssessmentISAC Information Sharing and Analysis CenterISACA Information Systems Audit and Control AssociationISAO Information Sharing and Analysis OrganizationISDR International Strategy for Disaster Reduction ISE Information Sharing EnviornmentISG Incident Support GroupISI Immigration Security InitiativeISIP Initial Strategy Implementation PlanISIS Integrated Surveillance Intelligence SystemISMA International Security Management AssociationISO International Standards OrganizationISO International Security AssociationISP Intensive Supervision ProgramISPS International Ship and Port Facility Security CodeISSA Information Systems Security AssociationISR Intelligence, Surveillance, and ReconnaissanceIST Incident Support TeamISTS Institute for Security Technology StudiesISU Investigative Support UnitIT Information TechnologyIT International TerrorismITA Integrated Transport AnalysisITAR International Traffic Arms RegulationsITC International Trade CommissionITCan International Trade CanadaITD International Training DivisionITDS International Trade Data SystemITEP Information Technology and Evaluation ProgramITI International to International Transit ProgramITS Institute for Telecommunication SciencesITS Intelligent Transportation System ITWG International Technical Working GroupIV IntravenousIW Information WarfareIWG Infrastructure Working GroupIWG Interagency Working GroupIWN Integrated Wireless Network

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01/2008*J*

JAS Joint Alternate SiteJCAHO Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare OrganizationsJCN Justice Consolidated NetworkJCS Joint Chiefs of StaffJDCC Joint Data Coordination CenterJEEP Joint Emergency Evacuation PlanJFO Joint Field OfficeJHAT Joint Hazardous Assessment TeamJHEC Joint Hazard Evaluation CenterJHOC Joint Harbor Operations Command CenterJIATF Joint Interagency Task ForceJIC Joint Information CenterJICG Joint International Control GroupJIS Joint Information SystemJIS Juvenile Information's SystemJOC Joint Operations CenterJPA Joint Powers Authority JPS John Peter SmithJRAC Joint Rear Area CoordinatorsJRIES Joint Regional Information Exchange SystemJTF Joint Task ForceJTF-CS Joint Task Force-Civil SupportJTOT Joint Technical Operations TeamJTTF Joint Terrorism Task ForceJTWG Joint Terrorism Working GroupJWICS Joint World-wide Intelligence Communications System

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01/2008*K*

K-9 CanineKA Key AssetKI Potassium IodideKR Key ResourceKSA Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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01/2008*L*

L Lewisite (A Blister Agent)LA Legislative Affairs [Office of]LAN Local Area NetworkLAP Lesson Administration PageLCAT Logistics Closeout Assistance TeamsLD Lethal Dose LE Law EnforcementLEA Law Enforcement AgencyLEGATS Legal AttachmentsLEIU Law Enforcement Intelligence UnitLEO Law Enforcement OnlineLEO Law Enforcement OfficialsLEOC Law Enforcement Operations CenterLEP Limited English ProficientLEPC Local Emergency Planning Committee/CouncilLERC Local Emergency Response CoordinatorLERN Law Enforcement Radio NetworkLES Law Enforcement SensitiveLESC Law Enforcement Support CenterLETPP Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention ProgramLEU Low-Enriched UraniumLFA Lead Federal AgencyLHA Local Health AuthorityLHD Local Health DepartmentLHJ Local Health JurisdictionsLIFE Legal Immigration Family EquityLIMS Laboratory Information Management SystemLLEA Lead Law Enforcement AgencyL-LERC Local Lead Emergency Response CoordinatorLLIS Lessons Learned Information SharingLLNL Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryLLP Limited Liability PartnershipLLW Low Level WasteLMR Land Mobile RadioLMS Local Mitigation StrategyLMRWSAC Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory CommitteeLNG Liquid Natural GasLNO Liaison OfficerLOC Library of CongressLOC Levels of ConcernLOCATE Local Online Contacts for Emergency PreparednessLOCES Letter of Credit Electronic Certification SystemLOU Limited Official UseLPHA Local Public Health AgencyLPHS Local Public Health SystemLPR Lawful Permanent ResidentLRN Laboratory Response NetworkLRTF Legislative and Regulatory Task ForceLSC Legal Services CorporationLSG Large-Scale GameLSS Laboratory Scientific Services

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01/2008LTD LimitedLTR Long Term Recovery

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01/2008*M*

M&A Management and Administrative/AdministrationM&A Management and Administrative Costs (Grants)MA Mutual AidMABAS Mutual Aid and Box Alarm SystemMAC Multiple Award ContractMACA Military Assistance to Civil AuthoritiesMACC Multiagency Command CenterMACDIS Military Assistance for Civil DisturbancesMAC Entity Multiagency Coordinating EntityMAC Group Multiagency Coordinating GroupMACS Multiagency Coordination SystemsMANPADS Man Portable Air Defense SystemMARAD Maritime AdministrationMARIP Multiple Agency Radio Interoperability ProgramMARSEC Maritime SecurityMATTS Mobile Air Transportable Telecommunications SystemMCBAT Medical Chemical and Biological Advisory Teams (U.S. Army)MCC Major Cities [Police] ChiefsMCC Master Control CellMCI Management Concepts, Inc.MCI Mass Casualty IncidentMC of Plano Medical Center of PlanoMCSAP Motor Carrier Safety and Assistance ProgramMCSD Marine Corps Systems CommandMCTFER Military-Civilian Task Force for Emergency ResponseMD Medical DoctorMD Military DepartmentMDA Maritime Domain AwarenessMDD Metal Detection DeviceMEDIVAC Medical EvacuationMEDNET Medical Emergency Delivery NetworkMEDS Minimum Essential Data SheetsMEIS Metroplex Emergency Information SystemMEPI Middle East Partnership InitiativeMERC Medical Emergency Response CenterMERS Medical Emergency Response SupportMERS Mobile Emergency Response SystemMERSA Mobile Emergency Response Support AssetsMFAS Marriage Fraud Amendment SystemMGMT ManagementMICU Medical Intensive Care Unit\MILES Miles Integrated Laser Engagement SystemMIPT National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of TerrorismMLAT Mutual Legal Assistance TreatyMMPAC Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory CommitteeMMRS Metropolitan Medical Response SystemMMST Metropolitan Medical Strike TeamMO Method of OperationMOA Memorandum of Agreement MOC Medical Operations CenterMOC Mobile Operations Center

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01/2008MOPP Mission-Oriented Protective PostureMOU Memorandum of UnderstandingMPC Mid-Term Planning ConferenceMR Medical RecordsMRC Medical Reserve CorpsMRE Meal, Ready to EatMRP Machine Readable PassportMRTE Medical Readiness, Training and Education CommitteeMS&G Models, Simulations, and GamesMSA Metropolitan Statistical AreaMSC Mobile Switching CenterMSCA Military Support to Civil AuthoritiesMSD Military Support DetachmentMSDS Material Safety Data SheetMSEL Master Scenario Events ListMSF Mobile Screening ForceMSFO Marine Safety Field OfficeMSIC Missile and Space Intelligence CenterMSPB Merit Systems Protection BoardMSS Metropolitan Security StrategyMSU Management Support UnitMTCR Missile Technology Control RegimeMTSA Maritime Transportation Security ActMTSP Mass Transit Security ProgramMUA Metropolitan Urban AreaMUASI Metropolitan Urban Area Security InitiativeMUASS Metropolitan Urban Area Security StrategyMUAWG Metropolitan Urban Area Working GroupMWCOG Metropolitan Washington Council of Government

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01/2008*N*

NA North AmericanN/A Not ApplicableNAAT North American Aviation TrilateralNABC National Agriculture Biosecurity CenterNAC Nebraska Avenue ComplexNACA National Air Carrier AssociationNACCHO National Association of County and City Health OfficialsNADO National Association of Development OrganizationsNADP National Asset DatabaseNAED National Academy of Emergency DispatchNAFSMA National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management AgenciesNAHB National Association of Home BuildersNAHERC National Animal Health Emergency Response CorpsNAI North American InitiativeNAP National AIDS PolicyNAP Nuclear Assessment ProgramNARA National Archives and Records AdministrationNARAC National Atmospheric Release Advisory CenterNARP Nuclear Weapons Accident Response ProceduresNARS National Archives and Records ServiceNASA National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASULGC National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant CollegesNATCA National Air Traffic Controllers AssociationNATO North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationNAWAS National Warning SystemNBACC National Bio defense Analysis and Countermeasure CenterNBDAC National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis CenterNBSAC National Boating Safety Advisory CouncilNBWDA National Biological Weapons Defense Analysis CenterNCA National Command AuthorityNCAP National Customs Automation ProgramNCAS National Cyber Alert SystemNCAVC National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime

NCBERT National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NDPC Member)NCBFAA National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of AmericaNCC National Coordinating CenterNCDDM National Center for Disaster Decision Making

NCEE National Center for Exercise Excellence+C1008+C1011 (NDPC Member)NCEH National Center for Environmental HealthNCEP National Center for Environmental PredictionNCERT North Central Emergency Response TeamNCGIA National Center for Geographic Information and AnalysisNCHRP National Cooperative Highway Research ProgramNCIC National Crime Information CenterNCID National Center for Infectious DiseaseNCIT National Council on International TradeNCJA National Criminal Justice AssociationNCJRS National Criminal Justice Reference ServiceNCLIS National Commission on Libraries and Information Science

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01/2008NCMEC National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenNCP National Contingency PlanNCP National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency PlanNCPC National Crime Prevention CouncilNCPHP Northwest Center for Public Health PreparednessNCR National Capital RegionNCRC National Capital Region CoordinatorNCRP National Council on Radiation Protection and MeasureNCS National Communications SystemNCSD National Cyber Security DivisionNCSL National Council of State Legislators

NCSLLETNational Center for State and Local Law Enforcement Training, Advisory Committee to the

NCTC National Counterterrorism CenterNCTCOG North Central Texas Council of GovernmentsNCTTRAC North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory CouncilNCTUA North Central Texas Urban AreaNCUA National Credit Union AdministrationNDEA National Defense Emergency Authorization NDER National Defense Executive ReserveNDEC National Disaster Education Coalition NDC National Data CenterNDIA National Defense Industry AssociationNDMOC National Disaster Medical Operations CenterNDMS National Disaster Medical SystemNDMSOSC National Disaster Medical System Operations Support CenterNDPO National Domestic Preparedness OfficeNDPC National Domestic Preparedness ConsortiumNDRSMP National Distress and Response System Modernization ProjectNEA National Education AssociationNEA National Endowment for the ArtsNEDSS National Electronic Disease Surveillance SystemNEEMR National Enforcement Equipment Maintenance and RepairNEEP National Earthquake Education ProgramNEET National Exercise Evaluation TeamNEG National Emergency GrantNEH National Endowment for the HumanitiesNEHA National Environmental Health Association NEHRP National Earthquake Hazards Reduction ProgramNEIS National Earthquake Information ServiceNEOC National Emergency Operations Center (FEMA)NEMA National Emergency Managers Association

NEMBCAPNational Emergency Management Baseline Capability Assessment Program

NEMS National Emergency Management SystemNEMT National Emergency Operation Center NENA National Emergency Number AssociationNEP National Exercise ProgramNEPA National Environmental Policy ActNEPPC National Emergency Prevention and Preparedness CouncilNERP National Repatriation Plan

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01/2008

NERRTCNational Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NDPC Member)

NERT National Emergency Response Team NEST Nuclear Emergency Support Team NEST National Emergency Search Team (DOE)NETC National Emergency Training CenterNEXS National Exercise Schedule NFA National Fire AcademyNFA National First Academy, Board of Visitors for the NFDA National Flood Determination AssociationNFDA National Funeral Director's AssociationNFDC National Fire Data CenterNFES National Fire Equipment SystemNFIP National Flood Insurance ProgramNFPA National Fire Protection AssociationNFPE National Fire Protection EquipmentNFSC Narcotics Financing Strategy CenterNGA National Governors AssociationNGA National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyNGA Notice of Grant AwardNGB National Guard BureauNGO Non-Governmental OrganizationNHTSA National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationNIAC NASA Institute for Advanced ConceptsNIAC National Infrastructure Advisory CouncilNIAC National Iranian American CouncilNIAID National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseaseNIBRS National Incident-Based Reporting System NIC National Incident CommanderNIC NIMS Information CenterNIC NIMS Integration CenterNICC National Infrastructure Coordinating CenterNICC National Interagency Coordination CenterNICCP National Interdiction Command and Control PlanNICP Nuclear Incident Contingency PlanNICS National Instant Criminal Background Check SystemNIE National Intelligence EstimateNIEM National Information Exchange ModelNIEOC National Interagency Emergency Operations CenterNIFCC National Interagency Fire Coordination CenterNIH National Institute of HealthNII Non-Intrusive InspectionNIIS Non-Immigrant Information SystemNIIT Non-Intrusive Inspection TechnologyNIJ National Institute of JusticeNIIMS National Interagency Incident Management SystemNIMA National Imagery and Mapping AgencyNIMSCAST NIMS Capability Assessment Support ToolNIMS National Incident Management SystemNIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthNIPC National Infrastructure Protection CenterNIPP National Infrastructure Protection Plan

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01/2008NIRT Nuclear Incident Response TeamNISA National Infrastructure Simulation and AnalysisNIST National Institute for Standards and TechnologyNIUSR National Institute for Urban Search and RescueNJTTF National Joint Terrorism Task ForceNLECTC National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology CentersNLETS National Law Enforcement Telecommunications SystemNLRB National Labor Relations BoardNLT No Later ThanNMB National Mediation BoardNMCC National Military Command CenterNMCC National Master Control CellNMIC National Maritime Intelligence CenterNMIMT New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyNMRS National Medical Response SystemNMRT National Medical Response TeamNMSAC National Maritime Security Advisory CommitteeNNEC National Network Operations Branch NNSA National Nuclear Security AdministrationNNOB National Network Operations Branch NNOC National Network Operations CenterNOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNOC National Operations CenterNODP National Office of Domestic PreparednessNOGA Notice of Grant AwardNORTHCOM United States Northern CommandNOSAC National Offshore Safety Advisory CommitteeNOUE Notice of Unusual Event NPHPS National Public Health Performance StandardsNPLA National Preparedness Leadership AcademyNP National PreparednessNPS National Park ServiceNPS National Pharmaceutical StockpileNPSTC National Public Safety Telecommunications CouncilNRAT Nuclear/Radiological Advisory TeamNRC Nuclear Regulatory CommissionNRCC National Response Coordination CenterNRCS Natural Resources Conservation ServiceNRC Nuclear Regulatory CommissionNRC National Records CenterNRC National Response CenterNRDA National Resource Damage AssessmentNRP National Response PlanNRPC National Railway Passenger CommissionNRS National Response SystemNRT National Response TeamNSA National Security AgencyNSA Network Security AgreementNSAC Navigation Safety Advisory CouncilNSAT Network Service Acceptance TestNSC National Security CouncilNSC National Security Cutter

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01/2008NSDI National Spatial Data InfrastructureNSEERS National Security Entry Exit Registration SystemNSEP National Security Emergency PreparednessNSF National Science FoundationNSF National Strike ForceNSFCC National Strike Force Coordination CenterNSGIC National States' Geographic Information CouncilNSP National Search and Rescue PlanNSRP National Search and Rescue PlanNSSA National Safe Skies AllianceNSSE National Special Security EventNSTAC National Security Telecommunications Advisory CommitteeNSTC National Science and Technology CouncilNSTS National Secure Telecommunications SystemNTA National Technology AllianceNTAC National Threat Assessment Center (U.S. Secret Service)NTC National Targeting CenterNTEU National Treasury Employees UnionNTFI National Task Force on InteroperabilityNTI National Transit InstituteNTIA National Telecommunications and Information AdministrationNTJTTF North Texas Joint Terrorism Task ForceN-TRAP National Terrorism Response Awareness Program NTRO National Terrorism Response ObjectivesNTS Nevada Test SiteNTSB National Transportation Safety BoardNUL National Urban LeagueNUSRS National Urban Search and Rescue System, Advisory Committee of theNVC National Visa CenterNVMC National Volunteer Fire Council NVOAD National Voluntary Organizations Active in DisastersNVOCC Non-Vessel Common CarrierNVRD Non-Proliferation and Verification R&DNVTSA Night Vision Technology Safety ActNW Neighborhood WatchNWCG National Wildland Coordinating GroupNWR National Weather RadioNWS National Weather ServiceNWSFO National Weather Service Forecast Office NW WARN Northwest Warning, Alert and Response Network

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01/2008*O*

OAO Office of Aviation OperationsOAS Organization of American StatesOAS Organizational Attack StrategyOASPR Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response

OASH/OEPOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Health/Office of Emergency Management

OAWG Organizational Attack Working GroupOBGYN Obstetrician GynecologistOC Office of the ComptrollerOCC Office of the Controller of CurrencyOCDETF Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task ForceOCIPEP Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness OCS Officer Candidate SchoolODP Office for Domestic Preparedness (Federal)ODRO Office of Detention and Removal OperationsODS Operation Desert SafeguardOECD Organization for Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentOEM Office of Emergency Management OEMC Office of Emergency Management and CommunicationsOEMP Office of Emergency Medical PreparednessOEP Office of Emergency Preparedness

Occupant Emergency Plan OER Office of Emergency Response (DHS)OES Office of Emergency ServicesOET Office of Emergency Transportation (DOT)OFAC Office of Foreign Assets ControlOFO Office of Flood OperationsOGC Office of General CounselOGCTM Open Geospatial ConsortiumOGO Office of Grant OperationsOHS Office of Homeland SecurityOIA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Information AnalysisOIA Office of International AffairsOIC Office for Interoperability and CompatibilityOIE Office of International EnforcementOIG Office of the Inspector GeneralOIM Office of Incident ManagementOIT Office of Information TechnologyOIWG Operational Intelligence Working GroupOJCS Office of Joint Chief of Staff OJP Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of JusticeOJT On the Job TrainingOLA Office of Legislative AffairsOMB Office of Management and Budget (Federal)ONCRC [[Office of] National Capital Region CoordinationONDCP Office of National Drug Control PolicyONP Office of National PreparednessONRA Office of National Risk AssessmentOPA [Office of] Public AffairsOPCOM Operational CommandOPCON Operational Control

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01/2008OPD Office of Policy DevelopmentOPEN Operation Partnership Emergency NetworkOPERIOD Operational Period OPHS Office of Public Health and ScienceOPHP Office of Public Health Preparedness (DHHS)OPLAN Operations PlanOPM Office of Personnel ManagementOPS OperationsOPS Office of Private SectorOPSC Office of Private Sector CoordinationOPSEC Operational Security/Operations SecurityORAU Oak Ridge Associated UniversitiesORCA Operational Readiness Capability Assessment ORISE Oak Ridge Institute for Science and EducationOSC On-Scene CoordinatorOSC Office of Special CounselOSC On-Scene Commander/CoordinatorOSC Operation Safe CommerceOSCE Organization for Security and Cooperation in EuropeOSCL Office of State and Local CoordinationOSD Office of the Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)OSHA Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationOSLGCP Office of State and Local Government Coordination and PreparednessOST Operation Support Team OSTC On-Scene Tactical CommanderOSTP Office of Science and Technology PolicyOTBE Overtaken by EventsOTD Office of Training and DevelopmentOTE Operational Test and Evaluation OTR Office of Trade RelationsOTSP Office of Transportation Security PolicyOVP Office of the Vice PresidentOWMD Office of Weapons of Mass Destruction

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01/2008*P*

PA Primary AgencyPA Public AddressPA Public Affairs [Office of]PA Public AnnouncementPAD Protective Action DecisionPADO Public Affairs Duty OfficePAG Protective Action GuidePAHO Pan-American Health OrganizationPA-NST Public Affairs- National Support Team PANYNJ Port Authority of New York and New JerseyPAO Public Affairs OfficerPAPR Powered Air Purifying RespiratorPAPRS Phone Activated Paperless Request SystemPA-PRT Public Affairs - Planning Response Team PAPS Pre-Arrival Processing SystemPAR Protective Action Recommendation

Performance and Accountability ReportPublic Administration Review

PARADE Prevention, Advocacy, Resources, and Data ExchangePASS Personal Alert Safety SystemPATRIOT (See USA Patriot [Act])PC Peace CorpsPC Personal ComputerPCAPA Pacific Coast Association of Port AuthoritiesPCC Policy Coordination CommitteePCII Protected Critical Infrastructure InformationPCIIMS PCII Management SystemPCPFS President's Council on Physical Fitness and SportsPCWHF Presidential Commission on White House FellowsPD Police DepartmentPDA Personal Digital AssistantPDA Preliminary Damage AssessmentPDD Presidential Decision DirectivePDF Portable Document FormatPDM Pre-Disaster MitigationPEAD Presidential Emergency Action DocumentPECC Provincial Emergency Coordination CenterPEG Performance Evaluation Group

Performance Evaluation GuidePEO Public Education and Outreach PEP Prepositioned Equipment Program

Primary Entry Point

PETEPICProfessional Education, Training & Exercise Performance Improvement Committee

PFA Primary Federal AgencyPFO Principal Federal OfficerPH Public HealthPHEP Public Health Emergency PreparednessPHEPR Public Health Emergency Preparedness and ResponsePHIMS Public Health Issues Management SystemPHIN Public Health Information Network

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01/2008PHL Public Health LabsPHPPO Public Health Practice Program Office (CDC)PHS Public Health ServicePHTN Public Health Training NetworkPIA Privacy Impact AssessmentPIADC Plum Island Animal Disease CenterPID Photo-Ionization DetectorPIO Public Information OfficerPIP Partners In ProtectionPIR Priority Intelligence RequirementPKI Public Key Infrastructure PL Preparedness Level PLA Principal Legal AdvisorPLUMIS Plum IslandPNR Passenger Name RecordPNWER Pacific Northwest Economic RegionPO Privacy OfficePOC Point of ContactPOD Point of Dispensing POD Point of DistributionPOD Port of DebarkationPODO Press Office Deputy OfficerPOE Port of EntryPOE Point of Entry POETE Plan, Organize, Equip, Train, ExercisePOI Point of InterestPOLREP Pollution ReportPOMSO Plans, Operations, and Military Support OfficerPOTUS President of the United StatesPOV Privately Owned VehiclePPA Principal Planning AgentPPA Public-Private AlliancePPB Plans, Programs, and BudgetPPC Prevention and Preparedness CouncilPPE Personal Protective EquipmentPPOC Primary Point of ContactPRC Postal Rate CommissionPRC People's Republic of ChinaPROFLOW Procedural FlowPROTECT Program for Response Operations and Technology Enhancements for

Chemical/Biological TerrorismPSA Protective Security AdvisorPSA Public Service/Safety AnnouncementPSAP Public Safety Answering PointPSAT Protective Security Assistance TeamsPSC Public Safety CommunicationsPSCC Public Safety Coordinating CouncilPSCDG Primary State Core Decision GroupPSD Protective Security DivisionPSGP Port Security Grant ProgramPSL Private Sector LiaisonPSN Public Switched Network

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01/2008PSO Private Sector [Liaison] OfficePST Pacific Standard TimePSTN Public Switched Telephone NetworkPSWAC Public Safety Wireless Advisory CommitteePSWN Public Safety Wireless NetworkPT&E Preparedness Training and ExercisesPTE Potential Threat ElementPTI Positive Threat IdentificationPUREX Plutonium Uranium ExtractionPVMS Prophylaxis and Vaccine Management SystemPVO Private Voluntary OrganizationPVS Pre-event Vaccination SystemPW Project WorksheetsPW Public WorksPWR Pressurized Water ReactorPWGSC Public Works and Government Services CanadaPVTSAC Private Sector Senior Advisory Committee

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01/2008*Q*

Q&A Questions and AnswersQFR Questions for ReviewQRT Quick Response Team

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01/2008*R*

R RoentgenRA Reimbursable AgreementRAA Regional Airline AssociationRAC Regional Advisory Committee (For Medical Related)RACES Radio Amateur Civil Emergency ServiceRAD Radiation Absorbed DoseRAD RadiologicalRAD Risk Assessment DivisionRAD/NUC Radiological and Nuclear EnforcementRAIN King County Regional Automated Information NetworkRAMP Remedial Action Management ProgramRAP Radiological Assistance Program (DOE)RAPS Refugees, Asylum, and Parole SystemRAPTR Radio Analysis Prediction Tool RepositoryRART Regional Assessment and Response Team RAT Rapid Assistance Team, ODPRC Reserve ComponentRCA Radiological Control Area RCC Public Health Regional Command CenterRCC Regional Coordination CenterRCC RCC Radio Consulting ServiceRCC Rescue Coordination CenterRCCC Regional Citizens Corps CouncilRCECC Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination CenterRCMP Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceRCP Regional Coordination PlanRCP Regional Contingency PlanRCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery ActRCW Revised Code of WashingtonRDD Radiological Dispersal DeviceRDT&E Research, Development, Testing, & EvaluationREAC/TS Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (DOE)RECCWG Regional Emergency Communications Coordination Working GroupRECP Regional Emergency Coordination PlanRECRD Regional EMS/Hospital and Community Response Disaster CommitteeRECS Radiological Emergency Communications SystemREM Regional Emergency ManagersREMT Regional Emergency Management Team RENC Regional Emergency Notification Center REOC Regional Emergency Operations CenterREP Radiological Emergency PreparednessREPAC Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory CommitteeREPIP Regional Emergency Public Information PlanREPLO Regional Emergency Preparedness Liaison OfficerRERO Radiological Emergency Response OperationsRERP Radiological Emergency Response PlanRERT Radiological Emergency Response TeamRETCO Regional Emergency Transportation CoordinatorRETREP Regional Emergency Transportation RepresentativeREX Readiness Exercise RFI Request for Information

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01/2008RFID Radio Frequency Identification CardsRFP Request for ProposalRHD Rabbit Hemorrhagic DiseaseRHD Robert H. Dedman Hospital in Carrol+C141tonRIAT Rapid Impact Assessment Team RIC Recovery Information Center

RHIORegional Health Information Organization (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

RHRC Regional Hospital Resource CenterRHSCD Regional Homeland Security Coordination Districts (WA State)RICCS Regional Incident Communication and Coordination SystemRIS Research and Information Services (Department at NCTCOG)RISC Regional Interagency Steering CommitteeRISS Regional Information Sharing SystemRKB Responder Knowledge BaseRL Recording LevelRLO Regional Liaison OfficerRM Risk Management RMA Risk Management Assessment RMOC Regional Medical Operations CenterRMS Records Management System

Regional Mitigation StrategyRNA Ribonucleic Acid

RNCSAA Radiological and Nuclear Countermeasure System Architectures AnalysisRPIO Regional Public Information OfficersRPWG Regional Plan Working Group for RRPRRCC Regional Response Coordination CenterRRP Regional Response PlanRRT Regional Response TeamROC Regional Operations Center (FEMA)RON Remain OvernightROSS Resource Ordering Status SystemRPA Regional Planning AgentRPPO Radiological Pilot Program OfficeRQ Reportable QuantityRR RailroadRRF Regional Response Plan RRIS Rapid Response Information System (FEMA)RRB Railroad Retirement BoardRRP Regional Response Plan RRT Regional Response TeamRRTF Recovery and Restoration Task ForceRSS Receiving, Storage, and Staging siteRTF Response Task Force (DOD)RTSS Regional Transit Security StrategyRTSWG Regional Transit Security Working GroupRUC Regional Unified CommandRVOAD Regional Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters

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01/2008*S*

S Staging AreaS&T Science and TechnologyS-60 DOT Office of Intelligence SecuritySA Salvation ArmySA Special AgentSA Support AgencySAA State Administrative Agency/Agent (Grants)SAAT Standardized Awareness Authorized TrainerSABA Supplied Air Breathing ApparatusSABT Special Agent Bomb TechnicianSAC Special Agent-in-Charge

SAFECOMSafe Community, Umbrella Program for Public Safety Communications and Interoperability

SAFETY ACT Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies ActSAM Surface to Air MissileSAO Security Advisory OpinionsSAO State Auditor's OfficeSAR Search and RescueSARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act7SARDA State and Regional Disaster Airlift PlansSAREX Search and Rescue ExerciseSARS Sever Acute Respiratory SyndromeSAS Scientific Analysis Section, Laboratory DivisionSAV Site Assistance VisitSAVER Systems Assessment and Validation for Emergency RespondersSBA Shared Border AccordSBA Small Business AdministrationSBCCOM Soldier and Biological Chemical Command SBD Smart Border DeclarationSBIR Small Business Innovation ResearchSBU Sensitive But UnclassifiedSCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SystemSCBA Self-Contained Breathing ApparatusSCC Secretary's Command Center (HHS)SCI State Critical InfrastructureSCIF Sensitive Compartmentalized Information FacilitySCM Survivable Crisis ManagementSCO State Coordinating OfficerSCP Security Control PointSCUBA Self-Contained Underwater Breathing ApparatusSD Security DirectiveSDPD State Domestic Preparedness DivisionSDPEP State Domestic Preparedness Equipment ProgramSDSFIE Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and EnvironmentSECDEF Secretary, Department of Defense SEB Staphylococcus Entreotoxin B (a tox)SEL Standardized Equipment ListSEMA State Emergency Management Agency SEMO State Emergency Management Office SENTRI Secure Electronic Network for Traveler Rapid InspectionSEO Senior Elected Officials

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01/2008SEOC State Emergency Operations CenterSEPLO State Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer SERC State Emergency Response CommissionSERPA South East Regional Planning AssociationSERRP State Emergency Response and Recovery PlanSERT State Emergency Response TeamSEVIS Student and Exchange Visitor Information SystemSFLEO Senior Federal Law Enforcement OfficialSFO Senior Federal OfficialSGSGP State Homeland Security Grant ProgramSHMO State Hazard Mitigation Office SHMP State Hazard Mitigation Program SHSAS State Homeland Security Assessments and StrategiesSHSEEP State Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation ProgramSHSGP State Homeland Security Grant ProgramSHSP State Homeland Security ProgramSHSS State Homeland Security StrategySIEC State Interoperability Executive CommitteeSIOC Strategic Information and Operations CenterSIOC Strategic Interagency Operations CenterSIP Shelter in Place SIPAC State Infrastructure Protection Advisory CommitteeSIPRNET Secret Internet Protocol Router NetworkSitMan Situation Manual SITREP Situation ReportSL State and Local Government RepresentativeSLA State and Local AssistanceSLEP Shelf-Life Extension ProgramSLGCP Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness SLPS State and Local Programs and Support Directorate (FEMA)SMART Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Task OrientedSME Subject Matter ExpertSMU Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)SNS Strategic National StockpileSOC State Operations CenterSOG Standard Operating GuidelineSOLAS International Convention Act for the Safety of Life At SeaSOP Standard Operating ProcedureSOP Standard Operations PlanSoR Statement of RequirementsSPOC Single Point of Contact (Grant Review)SRM Service Reference ModelSRO School Resource OfficersSSCDG Secondary State Core Decision GroupSSP Sector-Specific PlanSTART Scientific and Technical Advisory and Response TeamSTART State of Texas Alliance for Response TaskforceSTISAC Surface Transportation Information Sharing and Analysis CenterSTRACNET Strategic Rail Corridor NetworkSWAT Special Weapons and TacticsSWERN Southwest Emergency Response NetworkSWO Senior Watch Officer

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01/2008*T*

T2 Top Officials Exercise/TOPOFF 2T&EPW Regional Training and Exercise Planning WorkshopTA Technical AssistanceTACC Training Academy Charter CommitteeTACEX Tactical ExerciseTAFA Terrorism and Foreign AssassinationTAG Technical Assistance GroupTAHC Texas Animal Health CommissionTAMU Texas A&M UniversityTAP Technical Assistance PlanTARC Texas Association of Regional CouncilsTARU Technical Advisory Response UnitTAT Technical Assistance TeamTBA To Be Announced TBD To Be DeterminedTBP To Be PublishedTBR Travel Business RoundtableTC Transport CanadaTC Trauma CareTCC Transportable Communications CenterTCEMC Tarrant County Emergency Managers CommitteeTCL Target Capabilities ListTCP Transmission Control ProtocolTCU Texas Christian UniversityTCU Threat Containment UnitTCV Total Containment VesselTCVOAD Tarrant County Volunteer Organizations Active in DisastersTDEX Texas Data ExchangeTDH Texas Department of HealthTDP Texas Domestic PreparednessTDY Temporary DutyTEA Threat Environment Assessment

TECLOSE Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and EducationTECS Treasury Enforcement Communications SystemTEDE Total Effective Dose EquivalentTEEX Texas Engineering Extension Service

TEEX DPA Texas Engineering Extension Service Domestic Preparedness AssessmentTEEX ETC Texas Engineering Extension Service Equipment Technical CommitteeTEM Texas Emergency Manager (Certification)TMOC Texas Medical Operations CenterT&EPW Training and Exercise Plan WorkshopTEU Technical Escort Unit (U.S. Army)TEW Terrorism Early WarningTEW Terrorist Early Warning [Group]TF Task ForceTFAH Trust For America's HealthTFR Temporary Flight RestrictionTFRPP Texas First Responder PreparednessTH Technological Hazard

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01/2008THR Texas Health ResourcesTIA Terrorism Information AwarenessTIA Terrorist Incident AnnexTIC Thermal Imaging CameraTICP Texas Interoperable Communications Plan

TIIAP Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance ProgramTIP Department of State Terrorist Interdiction ProgramTIP Threat Image ProtectionTIPS Terrorism Information and Preventive SystemsTISP The Infrastructure Security PartnershipTLD Thermo luminescent DosimeterTLO Terminal Learning ObjectivesTMA Texas Medical Association

TMSARMTransportation Security Administration Maritime Self-Assessment Risk Model

TOPOFF Top Officials ExerciseTPOC Training Point of ContactTPS Temporary Protected StatusTPTEP Training Program and Trained Equipment PlanTRADE Group Training and Data Exchange GroupTRE Trinity Railway ExpressTRES Treasury [Department of]TRM Technical Reference ModelTRRN Texas Regional Response NetworkTRRN Texas Regional Response StrategyTRT Technical Response TeamTSA Transportation Security AdministrationTSA - E Trauma Service Area ETSAAC Texas Security Alert and Analysis CenterTSAC Towing Safety Advisory CommitteeTSC U.S. Terrorist Screening CenterTSCM Technical Surveillance CountermeasuresTSGP Transit Security Grant ProgramTSGP Transit Security Working GroupTSIS Transportation Security Intelligence ServiceTSOB Transportation Security Oversight BoardTSP Training SupportTSP Transit Security ProgramTSPSOC Telecommunications Service Priority System Oversight CommitteeTSRHC Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for ChildrenTSWG Technical Support Working GroupTTF Terrorism Task ForceTTIC Terrorist -Threat Integration CenterTTTF Tier Target Task ForceTTX Tabletop ExerciseTVA Tennessee Valley AuthorityTVA Threat and Vulnerability AssessmentTWG Terrorist Working GroupTWIC Transportation Worker Identification Card/CredentialTWOV Transit Without Visa ProgramTWVP Transit Without Visa Program

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UA Urban Area (UASI)UAC Unified Area CommandUACG Urban Area Core Group (UASI)UASI Urban Area Security InitiativeUAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone)UAWG Urban Area Working Group (UASI)UC Unified CommandUC/IC Unified Command/Incident CommandUCP Unified Command Plan

Unified Command PostUCR Uniform Crime ReportsUCS Unified Command SystemUCT Universal Coordinated TimeUGMS Uniform Grant Management Standards (In TX?)UHF Ultra High FrequencyUN United NationsUNT University of North Texas (Denton, TX)URI Upper Respiratory InfectionUS United States [of America]USA U.S. ArmyUSACE U.S. Army Corps of EngineersUSAF U.S. Air ForceUSAFA U.S. Air Force AcademyUSAID U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentUSA-ITA U.S. Association for Importers of Textiles and ApparelUSAMRICD U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical DefenseUSAMRIID U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious DiseaseUSA PATRIOT Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools [Act] Required to Intercept and Obstruct TerrorismUSAR Urban Search and RescueUSARLTF Urban Search and Rescue Light Task ForceUSARTF Urban Search and Rescue Task ForceUSARTFC Urban Search and Rescue Task Force CommitteeUSCG U.S. Coast GuardUSDA US, Department of AgricultureUSFA United States Fire Administration (FEMA)USFS United States Forrest ServiceUSGS U.S. Geological SurveyUSBP U.S. Border PatrolUSC U.S. CodeUSCERT U.S. Computer Emergency Response TeamUSCG U.S. Coast GuardUSCG-NSF U.S. Coast Guard-National Strike ForceUSCIS U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesUSCS U.S. Customs ServiceUSCSCFAC U.S. Customs Service COBRA Fees Advisory CommitteeUSDA U.S. Department of AgricultureUSFA U.S. Fire AdministrationUSFS U.S. Forest ServiceUSG U.S. GovernmentUSGS U.S. Geological Survey

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01/2008USIA U.S. Information AgencyUSJFCOM U.S. Joint Forces Command USMC U.S. Marine CorpsUSMD USMD Hospital at ArlingtonUSMS U.S. Marshal ServiceUSN U.S. NavyUSNORTHCOM U.S. Northern CommandUSPHS U.S. Public Health ServiceUSPIS U.S. Postal Inspection ServiceUSPP U.S. Park PoliceUSPS U.S. Postal ServiceUSRT Urban Search and Rescue Team (FEMA)USSS U.S. Secret ServiceUSTR [Office of] U.S. Trade RepresentativeUS-VISIT U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator TechnologyUT University of Texas (at Austin)UTA University of Texas at ArlingtonUTD University of Texas at DallasUTL Universal Task ListUTSW University of Texas South Western

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01/2008*V*

VA Veterans Affairs [Department of]VACIS Vehicle and Cargo Inspection SystemVCC Venue Control CellVDM Volunteer and Donations ManagementVEE Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (A Viral Agent)VHA Veterans Health AdministrationVHF Very High FrequencyVIP Very Important PersonVIPS Volunteers in Police ServiceVISIT Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator TechnologyVMAT Vetinarian Medical Assistance TeamVMI Vender Managed Inventory (SNS)VNN Virtual News NetworkVOAD Volunteers Active in DisastersVOAD Voluntary Organizations Active in DisastersVoIP Voice Over Internet ProtocolVOSS Vessel of Opportunity Skimming SystemVPN Virtual Private NetworkVRPP Vulnerability Reduction Protection Plan (In BZPP)VRPP Vulnerability Reduction Purchase PlanVSP Visa Security ProgramVSU Visa Security UnitVTC Video TeleconferencingVWP Visa Waiver ProgramVX A Nerve Agent

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01/2008*W*

WAC Washington Administrative CodeWACII Washington State Criminal Intelligence IndexWACIRC Washington Computer Incident Response CenterWACO Washington Association of County OfficialsWADDL Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic LaboratoryWAEMD Washington State Emergency Management DivisionWAJAC Washington Joint Analytical CenterWAMA Washington Airport Managers AssociationWAN Wide Area NetworkWAPHL Washington State Public Health Laboratories

WA SECURESWashington State Electronic Communications and Urgent Response ExchangeSystem

WFS Web Feature ServiceWG Working GroupWHL White House Liaison [Office]WHO White House OfficeWHO World Health OrganizationWHSR White House Situation RoomWMD Weapons of Mass DestructionWMD-CST Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support TeamWMD-DAC Weapons of Mass Destruction-Decision Analysis CenterWMDO-IM Weapons of Mass Destruction-Office and Incident ManagementWMD/T Weapons of Mass Destruction/TerrorismWMS Web Map ServiceWPC Washington Poison CenterWPS Wireless Priority ServiceWPPA Washington Public Ports AssociationWPT Workforce Performance TrainingWTC World Trade CenterWUTC Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

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01/2008*X*

XML Extensible Markup LanguageXSTF XML Structure Task Force

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01/2008*Z*

ZULU Indicates use of Universal Coordinated Time (UCT)

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