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Aug 15, 2014 · Explore the topic. Defence and armed forces. National security. A list of Ministry of Defence (MOD) acronyms and abbreviations.
The Glossary: Defense Acquisition Acronyms and Terms, contains most acronyms, abbreviations, and terms commonly used in the systems acquisition process within the Department of Defense (DoD) and defense industries.
3 days ago · This measure increases the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for purchases of additional dwellings and for purchases by companies from 3% to 5% above the standard residential rates of ...
- DMTO see Joint Medical Command.
- NDPB see Non Departmental Public Bodies
- PFI see Private Finance Initiative.
- PPP see Purchasing Power Parity.
Donated Asset the notional cost of a donated asset is now treated as income and not a credit to the reserves. This better reflects the receipt of an asset that is essentially free to the Department. DPA see Defence Procurement Agency. DRAc see Departmental Resource Accounts. DSA see Disposal Services Authority. DSCA see Defence Secondary Care Agenc...
Near Cash describes departmental resource budgets less non-cash charges. The main non-cash charges currently included in budgets are depreciation and impairments, cost of capital, stock write-off, national audit fees, bad debts, profit and loss on disposal of fixed assets and movement in provisions. The term near cash is used rather than cash becau...
Pink Book Detailed annual estimates of the UK balance of payments including estimates for the current account (trade in goods and services, income and current transfers), the capital account, the financial account and the International Investment position. PJHQ Permanent Joint Headquarters. See Chief of Joint Operations. PMRAFNS see Princess Mary’s...
Princess Mary’s Royal Air Force Nursing Service The PMRAFNS provides a range of nursing services to the Royal Air Force. It was founded as the RAF Nursing Service, and was given its present name in 1923. Principal Personnel Officer Each of the three Services has a PPO who manages all personnel within their Service. The three PPO’s are: the Second S...
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words, but does not attempt to be a “Dictionary of Pentagon-ese.” The Glossary is published for use by students of the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and others working on defense acquisition matters, including congressional staffs, Pentagon and other headquarters (HQ) staffs, program managers of the Department of Defense, and defense
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Jun 25, 2020 · Learn more about shortening words by exploring common acronyms, such as military acronyms, and common abbreviations. Government acronyms and abbreviations are used in almost every field and level of government, including government agencies, organizations and programs.
3 days ago · Dr David Hodkin, NUAR Policy Lead, explains the Data Use and Access Bill's role in establishing the National Underground Asset Register to enhance underground work safety and efficiency. On 23 October 2024 measures were tabled in Parliament as part of the Data (Use and Access) Bill (Data Bill) which sets out a new legal framework, among other ...
