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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UAB : Unaccompanied air baggage

UNVIE : United States Missions to International Organizations in Vienna

USA : United States Army

USAID : United States Agency for International Development

USAF : United States Air Force

USCG : United States Coast Guard

USDA : United States Department of Agriculture

USEO : United States Embassy Office

USEU : United States Mission to the European Union

USG : United States Government

USGS : United States Geological Survey

USIA : United States Information Agency (integrated into the State Department in 1999)

USINT : United States Interests Section

USLO : United States Liaison Office

USMC : United States Marine Corps

USMTM : United States Military Training Mission

USN : United States Navy

USNATO : United States Mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

USO : Unit Security Officer

USOAS : United States Mission to the Organization of American States

USOECD : U.S. Mission to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

USTR : United States Trade Representative's office

USTTA : United States Travel and Tourism Agency

USUN : United States Mission to the United Nations