Acronyms and Abbreviations

The acronyms covered in this part of the website are among those most commonly found in Department of State communications, as well as in daily conversation. The list draws heavily from more detailed information on the websites listed to the left.

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G : Under Secretary for Global Affairs, Department of State

GAO : General Accounting Office

GBL: Government bill of lading

GCOS : Global Climate Observing System

GLS : Geographic Learning Site; State Department website for public outreach

GPO : Government Printing Office

GS: General Schedule

GSA : General Services Administration

GSO : General Services Officer

GTR : Government travel request

GWACs : Government-wide agency contracts