This glossary defines acronyms and terminology used throughout this website. Some terminology is standardized and used by the United States Department of Defense. 

BDPA

Black Data Processing Associates

CAGE Code

Commercial and Government Entity Code

CDRD

Commander-Directed Research and Development

CEU

Continuing education unit

COCOMs

Component Commands

CRDF

Commander Research and Development Fund  

DAF

Department of the Air Force

DIU

Defense Innovation Unit