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17 terms found for letter G

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G&A
General and Administrative; an indirect cost pool that includes costs related to the overall operation of a business.
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GAAP
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; the standard network of accounting concepts used by the profession.
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Gadget
Radar or emitter equipment.
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Galley
The kitchen on a ship or submarine.
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GAO
Government Accountability Office; the congressional agency that audits and investigates federal spending.
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GI
Government Issue; slang for a service member.
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Gimbal
Radar is at its physical limit in azimuth or elevation.
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GIS
Geographic Information System; hardware and software used for capturing, managing, and analyzing geographical data.
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GME
Graduate Medical Education; training for military doctors.
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GMO
General Medical Officer; a doctor in a primary care role.
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Gopher
A low-altitude target.
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Government Purchase Card
A tool used by government employees to make small purchases, typically up to $3,000.
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Grandslam
All enemy aircraft in a specified group are shot down.
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Green
A specified frequency or area is clear of threats.
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Greyhound
Friendly ground-attack missile.
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GSA
General Services Administration; the agency responsible for managing federal property and providing procurement services.
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GWAC
Governmentwide Acquisition Contract; a task or delivery order contract for IT established by one agency for use across the government.

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