XYZ

 

X3                                                                        preliminary name for high‑performance third stage (Advanced Spartan)

XDC                                                                       control center for Nike‑X system

X‑Hour                                       The unspecified time that commences unit notification for planning and deployment preparation in support of potential contingency operations that do not involve rapid, no‑notice deployment (FM 5-0)

X‑hour sequence                         Extended sequence of events initiated by X‑hour that allows a unit to focus on planning for a potential contingency operation, to include preparation for deployment (FM 5-0)

xmit                                                                       transmit (use abbreviations in graphics only)

xmsn                                                                     transmission (use abbreviations in graphics only)

xmtr                                                                      transmitter (use abbreviations in graphics only)

XO                                                                          executive officer; expenditure order

XRL                                                                        extended‑range Lance

xstr                                                                        transistor (use abbreviations in graphics only)

xtal                                                                        crystal (use abbreviations in graphics only)

XYrDev                                                                ten‑year device

yardstick**                                Directive to use A/A TACAN for ranging)

yd                                                                           yard (use abbreviations in graphics only, FM 90‑26)

YOB                                                                       year of birth

YOC                                                                       Youth Opportunity Corps

YP                                                                          yield point (psi)

YPG                                                                       Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona

YS                                                                          yardstick; yield strength (psi)

YTB                                                                       yearly training brief (FM 7‑0)

YTC                                                                       yearly training calendar (FM 7‑1)

YTG                                                                       yearly training guidance (FM 7‑0)

YTP                                                                       yearly training plan (ARTEP 7‑90‑MTP)

Z                                              Zulu Time (FM 1‑02)

ZAP                                           Request for datalink information)

ZD                                                                          zero defects

ZEMTR                                                                 Zeus early missile test radar

zeroing                                                                to align a sight to a point of impact, as opposed to boresighting, which aligns a sight to an aim point

zeroize                                       to return to zero (FM 3‑22.91)

ZF                                                                          zone of fire

ZI                                                                           zone of interior

ziplip                                          directive call to minimize radio transmissions)

ZOE                                                                       zone of entry

zone of fire                                 (DOD) An area into which a designated ground unit or fire support ship delivers, or is prepared to deliver, fire support. Fire may or may not be observed (Army) Usually utilized during amphibious operations. The zone of fire is used to coordinate the efforts of the fire support ships and units with each other and with the ground scheme of maneuver. The size and location of a zone of fire is based on the ground force boundaries; the area in which the supporting ships and units can provide effective fire; visibility; range of the ship's guns; and the height of intervening terrain, also fire support area; fire support station; naval gunfire support (FM 6‑20‑30)

zone reconnaissance                    A form of reconnaissance that involves a directed effort to obtain detailed information on all routes, obstacles, terrain, and enemy forces within a zone defined by boundaries. [Note: the Marine Corps definition adds: "A zone reconnaissance normally is assigned when the enemy situation is vague or when information concerning cross‑country trafficability is desired."] See also reconnaissance (FM 3‑90)

ZOS                                          zone of separation (FM 1‑02)

ZSU                                                                       (a Threat vehicle, FM 3‑22.1)

ZTO                                                                       zone transportation office

Zulu                                          Universal Time (FM 1‑02)