MilitaryHOMEFRONT Glossary Terms

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AAGE

Advanced Arresting Gear Engine; the aircraft recovery system used aboard aircraft carriers

Advanced Arresting Gear Engine; the aircraft recovery system used aboard aircraft carriers

ABEC

Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate

Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate

ABILITY GROUPING

The grouping of children based on their achievement in an area of study.

The grouping of children based on their achievement in an area of study.

ABOARD

On or in a ship

On or in a ship

ACCELERATED LEARNING

An educational process that allows students to progress through the curriculum at an increased pace.

An educational process that allows students to progress through the curriculum at an increased pace.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Techniques and materials that allow individuals with disabilities to complete school or work tasks with greater ease and effectiveness. Examples include spellcheckers, tape recorders, and expanded time for completing assignments.

Techniques and materials that allow individuals with disabilities to complete school or work tasks with greater ease and effectiveness. Examples include spellcheckers, tape recorders, and expanded time for completing assignments.

ACCP

Aviation Career Continuation Pay

Aviation Career Continuation Pay

ACHIEVEMENT

A level of a child's accomplishment on a test of knowledge or skill.

A level of a child's accomplishment on a test of knowledge or skill.

AD

Active Duty

Active Duty

ADAPT

Active Duty Assistance Program Team

Active Duty Assistance Program Team

ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR

The extent to which an individual is able to adjust to and apply new skills to new environments, tasks, objects, and people.

The extent to which an individual is able to adjust to and apply new skills to new environments, tasks, objects, and people.

ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

A physical education program that has been modified to meet the specific needs of a student with disabilities (e.g., inclusion of activities to develop upper body strength in a student with limited arm movement).

A physical education program that has been modified to meet the specific needs of a student with disabilities (e.g., inclusion of activities to develop upper body strength in a student with limited arm movement).

ADM

Admiral; an O-10

Admiral; an O-10

ADSW

Active Duty for Special Work

Active Duty for Special Work

ADT

Active Duty Training

Active Duty Training

ADVOCACY

Speaking or acting on behalf of another individual or group to bring about change.

Speaking or acting on behalf of another individual or group to bring about change.

ADVOCATE

A person who speaks or acts knowledgeably on behalf of another individual or group to bring about change.

A person who speaks or acts knowledgeably on behalf of another individual or group to bring about change.

AGE NORMS

Standards based on the averate performance of individuals in different age groups.

Standards based on the averate performance of individuals in different age groups.

AGE OF MAJORITY

Refers to students with special needs who have reached the maximum age limit mandated in their state for special educaiton and related services.

Refers to students with special needs who have reached the maximum age limit mandated in their state for special educaiton and related services.

AIRDALE

Slang, a Naval aviator

Slang, a Naval aviator

AIRLANT

Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet

Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet

ALLOTMENTS

Re-occuring payments set up by the service member, such as a car or mortage payment.

Re-occuring payments set up by the service member, such as a car or mortage payment.

ALONGSIDE

Beside a pier, wharf or ship

Beside a pier, wharf or ship

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SETTING

A temporary setting (e.g., home, library) other than the school normally attended by the student.

A temporary setting (e.g., home, library) other than the school normally attended by the student.

AMCHP

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs - a non-profit organization representing state public health workers concerned with the health of women, children and youth including those with special needs

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs - a non-profit organization representing state public health workers concerned with the health of women, children and youth including those with special needs

AMICUS CURIAE

Friend of court; a person who offers or is called to advise the court on a legal matter.

Friend of court; a person who offers or is called to advise the court on a legal matter.

ANCHORS AWEIGH

Said of the anchor when it is just clear of the bottom; the official song of the United States Navy

Said of the anchor when it is just clear of the bottom; the official song of the United States Navy

ANECDOTAL RECORD

A procedure for recording and analyzing observations of a child's behavior; an objective, narrative description.

A procedure for recording and analyzing observations of a child's behavior; an objective, narrative description.

ANNUAL GOAL

Statement describing the anticipated growth of a student's skill and knowledge written into a students yearly IEP.

Statement describing the anticipated growth of a student's skill and knowledge written into a students yearly IEP.

APARTS

Automated Performance Assessment Readiness Training

Automated Performance Assessment Readiness Training

APO

Army Post Office.

Army Post Office.

APPROPRIATE

In free, appropriate public education provided by the IDEA, "appropriate" refers to an educational plan that meets the individual needs of a student with disabilities.

In free, appropriate public education provided by the IDEA, "appropriate" refers to an educational plan that meets the individual needs of a student with disabilities.

APTITUDE TEST

A test that measures an individual's potential in a specific skill area, such as clerical speed, numerical ability, or abstract thinking.

A test that measures an individual's potential in a specific skill area, such as clerical speed, numerical ability, or abstract thinking.

ARC

American Red Cross

American Red Cross

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR)

A specifically defined geographic area where one military installation has been designated the responsibility for acquisition of storage, transportation and related services.

A specifically defined geographic area where one military installation has been designated the responsibility for acquisition of storage, transportation and related services.

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE

Army term for family support centers.

Army term for family support centers.

ASAP

As soon as possible.

As soon as possible.

ASSESSMENT

The ongoing procedures used by appropriately qualified personnel throughout the period of a child's eligibility determination.

The ongoing procedures used by appropriately qualified personnel throughout the period of a child's eligibility determination.

ASSIGNMENT

Medicaid policy where medical providers must accept Medicaid's payment in full and may not "balance bill" or charge the beneficiary any additional amount.

Medicaid policy where medical providers must accept Medicaid's payment in full and may not "balance bill" or charge the beneficiary any additional amount.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Equipment that enhances the ability of students and employees to be more efficient and successful.

Equipment that enhances the ability of students and employees to be more efficient and successful.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICE

Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities.

Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE

Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.

Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.

ASSOCIATION OF RETARDED CITIZENS

Advocacy for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.

Advocacy for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.

ASVAB

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a three-hour test that covers 10 different areas to give you a better idea of where your abilities lie.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a three-hour test that covers 10 different areas to give you a better idea of where your abilities lie.

AT

Annual Training

Annual Training

AT-RISK

Term used to describe children who are considered likely to have difficulties because of home life circumstances, medical difficulties at birth, or factors, and who may need early intervention services to prevent future difficulties.

Term used to describe children who are considered likely to have difficulties because of home life circumstances, medical difficulties at birth, or factors, and who may need early intervention services to prevent future difficulties.

ATG

Afloat Training Group

Afloat Training Group

ATTEMPTED PICKUP OR DELIVER

The use of labor and/or vehicles to perform pickup or delivery to member's residence when ordered by the PPSO and service cannot be performed.

The use of labor and/or vehicles to perform pickup or delivery to member's residence when ordered by the PPSO and service cannot be performed.

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD)

The essential features of the disorder are developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness, and in some instances, hyperactivity.

The essential features of the disorder are developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness, and in some instances, hyperactivity.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) with Hyperactivity.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) with Hyperactivity.

AUDIOLOGIST

A professional non-medical specialist who measures hearing levels and evaluates hearing loss.

A professional non-medical specialist who measures hearing levels and evaluates hearing loss.

AUDIOLOGY

The identification of children with hearing loss; determination of the range, nature, degree of hearing loss; and communication functions.

The identification of children with hearing loss; determination of the range, nature, degree of hearing loss; and communication functions.

AUTEC

Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center

Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center

AUTISM

A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects educational performance.

A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects educational performance.

AUTOVON

Military Internal Telephone System

Military Internal Telephone System

AYE-AYE

Term used to acknowledge receipt of a command or order.

Term used to acknowledge receipt of a command or order.