History is replete with instances of revolutions and warfare which have remained a fundamental concern in the realm of human progression. After the Second World War, there was paradigm shift in the nature of wars and conflicts. Technical developments of the past four decades have also helped in this search for better methods of war tactics and the security forces of different nations would have to cope-up with the changing nature of warfare, introduction of new weapon systems, new concepts and doctrines, different and latest means of intelligence etc. etc.

All these developments have almost made the use of abbreviations and acronyms, a necessity, in day to day work related to defence and intelligence professionals, planners, strategists and scholars etc. This book offers a comprehensive list of abbreviations and acronyms used for the last many decades. It would provide guidance to army commanders, administrators and all other¬s associated with the field of intelligence and defence in one way or the other.