Acronyms and Abbreviations of the U.S. Military (thing)

Quizzically, terms beginning with Qs, Xs, and Zs are conspicuously absent from the list under compilation by The Custodian.

To rectify this perceived oversight, help assure quality control, and assist in completing the mission, the following are presented, fully linked (even if not fully noded as of 17 August 2024):

• QA - quality assurance
• QAR - quality assurance representative
• QAT - quality assurance team
• QC - quality control
• QDR - quadrennial defense review
• QHDA - qualified hazardous duty area
• QIP - quick impact project
• QM - quartermaster
• QRF - quick reaction force; quick response force
• QRP - quick response posture
• QS - quality surveillance
• QSTAG - quadripartite standardization agreement
• QUADCON - quadruple container


• XCDS - Extracted Container Delivery System
• XCVR - transceiver
• XMPP - extensible messaging and presence protocol
• XO - executive officer


• ZF - zone of fire
• ZULU - time zone indicator for Universal Time

Brought to you by the letters Q, X, and Z
and by 2024's Brevity Quest.