text: Chapter 2
  Bolded entries apply only to the Army. An asterisk (*) marks terms shown in chapter 1.
  PHIBOP *amphibious operation
  PIC *positive inbound clearance
  PID *positive identification
  PIR priority intelligence requirement
  PKI *public key infrastructure
  PL phase line
  PLB *personal locator beacon
  PLD *probable line of deployment
  PLT platoon
  PM project manager
  PMCS preventive maintenance checks and services
  PMESII-PT political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure,
  physical environment, and time [operational variables]
  PN *partner nation
  PO psychological objective, *peace operations
  POC point of contact
  POD *port of debarkation
  POE *port of embarkation
  POL petroleum, oils, and lubricants
  POW *prisoner of war
  PPD purified protein derivative
  PPE *personal protective equipment
  PPO project purchasing officer
  PR personnel recovery
  PRC *population and resources control
  PRCC *personnel recovery coordination cell
  proword *procedure word
  PRT provincial reconstruction team
  PSA *port support activity
  PVNTMED preventive medicine
  PWS *performance work statement
  PZ pickup zone
  —Q—
  QA quality assurance
  QC quality control
  QRF quick reaction force
  —R—
  R reinforcing
  R&S reconnaissance and surveillance
  RADC regional air defense commander
  RC Reserve Component
  RCA *riot control agent
  RCC *rescue coordination center
  RCT regimental combat team
  RDD *radiological dispersal device, *required delivery date
  RDSP rapid decision-making and synchronization process
  RECON *reconnaissance