| Abbr. | Meaning | Pronunciation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICE | All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment | “alice” | WIKIPEDIA |
| APEL | Authorized Protective Eyewear List | N/A | WIKIPEDIA |
| ECWCS | Extended Cold Weather Clothing System | “ek-waks” | WIKIPEDIA |
| IIFS | Individual Integrated Fighting System | N/A | WIKIPEDIA |
| LINCLOE | Lightweight Individual Clothing and Equipment | N/A | Vietnam Gear |
| MOLLE | Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment | “molly” | WIKIPEDIA |
| PASGT | Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops | “pass-get” | WIKIPEDIA |
| NSN | NATO Stock Number / National Stock Number | N/A | WIKIPEDIA |
| MCWCS | Mountain/Cold Weather Clothing System | N/A | CIE HUB |
| FSN | Federal Stock Number | N/A | WIKIPEDIA |