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INFO: Full form for HMECU is Hamilton Municipal Employees' Credit Union (now Healthcare and Municipal Employees Credit Union; Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for NODMC is National Oversight Disaster Management Council in Governmental category

NASA Orbital Debris Observatory (NODO) was an astronomical observatory located in the Lincoln National Forest near Cloudcroft, New Mexico approximately 23 kilometers (14 mi) northeast of Alamogordo. From 1995 to 2002 it hosted two telescopes funded and operated by NASA that were dedicated to detecting orbital debris. The facility was initially called the Cloudcroft Electro-Optical Research Facility when it was completed in 1962, and was also known as the Cloudcroft Observatory. It is now privately owned by Embry-Riddle University.

INFO: Full form for NODIS is NO DIStribution in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for JAOC is Joint Air Operations Center in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for JAOP is Joint Air Operations Plan in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for NICCP is National Interdiction Command and Control Plan in Governmental category

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INFO: Full form for NICCL is National Incident Communications Conference Line in Governmental category

The Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) is a database system managed and used by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The MISLE is used to store data on marine accidental and deliberate pollution and other shipping and port accidents in US territorial waters. It accounts for vessels and other facilities, like port terminals and shipyards. The system has now been operational for a few years. It was introduced in December 2001 to replace the previous Marine Safety Information System (MSIS).

The public may access portions of the data contained on the MISLE system through the Port State Information eXchange (PSIX). Originally, the PSIX system was designed to provide other countries with Port State Intervention data on foreign-flagged vessels. Currently, it contains information on over 650,000 U.S. and foreign flagged vessels (including those used for recreational purposes). The PSIX system contains vessel specific information derived from the United States Coast Guard's Marine Information Safety and Law Enforcement System (MISLE). The information contained in PSIX represents a weekly snapshot of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) data on U.S. flag vessels, foreign vessels operating in U.S. waters, and Coast Guard contacts with those vessels. Information on unclosed cases or cases pending further action is considered privileged information and is precluded from the PSIX system.

INFO: Full form for LLMDB is the Lifelong Labour Market Database (British) in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for LPRVD (CBER) is Laboratory of Pediatric and Respiratory Viral Diseases (CBER) in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for RIRIP is Risk-Informed Regulation Implementation Plan, by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Governmental category

The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) was a functional body of the Greater London Authority (GLA), established under the Greater London Authority Act 1999. Its principal purpose was to run the London Fire Brigade. The 17 members of LFEPA were appointed annually by the Mayor of London. Eight were nominated from the London Assembly, seven from the London boroughs and two were Mayoral appointees. It replaced the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority, on 3 July 2000.

Under the Policing and Crime Act 2017, LFEPA was abolished in April 2018 and replaced with the London Fire Commissioner, a new governance arrangement within the Greater London Authority.

INFO: Full form for RIRO is Right-In/Right-Out in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for GPRN is GOAL (Ground Operations Aerospace Language) Test Procedure Release Notice in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for NSBDC is Nevada Small Business Development Center in Governmental category

The Liberal Democratic Party of the Soviet Union (LDPSU; Russian: Либерально-демократическая партия Советского Союза (ЛДПСС), Liberal'no-demokraticheskaya Partiya sovetskogo Soyuza (LDPSS) was a political party in the Soviet Union which preceded the modern-day Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR).

INFO: Full form for NWNT is Nuclear Weapons Non-Proliferation Treaty in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for LDPV is Light Duty Passenger Vehicles in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for UPOCS is Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for NWMCOG is NorthWest Michigan Council Of Governments in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for NWISS is Naval Warfare Interactive Simulation System in Governmental category

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) is a non-profit legal services organization in Washington state. NWIRP's mission is to promote justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.

INFO: Full form for LCQ is Last Chance Qualifier in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for KAL 007 is Airliner shot down by the Russians in 1983 in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for IPSQ is Institute for Patient Safety Quality in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for SNCO is Senior Non Commissioned Officer in Governmental category
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A non-commissioned officer (NCO) is a military officer who has not pursued a commission. Non-commissioned officers usually earn their position of authority by promotion through the enlisted ranks (Non-officers, which includes most or all enlisted personnel, are of lower rank than any officer.) In contrast, commissioned officers usually enter directly from a military academy, Officer Candidate School (OCS), or Officer Training School (OTS) after receiving a post-secondary degree.

The NCO corps usually includes many grades of enlisted, corporal and sergeant; in some countries, warrant officers also carry out the duties of NCOs. The naval equivalent includes some or all grades of petty officer. There are different classes of non-commissioned officers, including junior non-commissioned officers (JNCO) and senior (or staff) non-commissioned officers (SNCO).

INFO: Full form for SNCOA is Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for SNCOA is Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academies in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for SNCOA is Stalking No Contact Order Act in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for UCDSA is Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for WVIX is West Virginia Intelligence Exchange in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for UNODIR is Unless Otherwise Directed in Governmental category

The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) in Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the four major offices of the United Nations where numerous different UN agencies have a joint presence. The main UNOG administrative offices are located inside the Palais des Nations complex, which was originally constructed for the League of Nations between 1929 and 1938.

Besides United Nations administration, the Palais des Nations also hosts the offices for a number of programmes and funds such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE).

The United Nations and its specialized agencies, programmes and funds may have other offices or functions hosted outside the Palais des Nations, normally in office spaces provided by the Swiss Government.

UN specialised agencies and other UN entities with offices in Geneva hold bi-weekly briefings at the Palais des Nations, organized by the United Nations Information Service at Geneva.

UNOG produces an annual report where it lists all major events and activities that happened through a year.

INFO: Full form for UNOE is United Nations Owned Equipment in Governmental category
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The United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 858 in August 1993 to verify compliance with a 27 July 1993 ceasefire agreement between the Republic of Georgia and forces in Abkhazia with special attention given to the situation in the city of Sukhumi, Georgia. It was also to investigate reports of ceasefire violations, attempt to resolve such incidents with the parties involved, and to report to the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the implementation of its mandate. 88 military advisors were authorized to be deployed to the region. It ended on 15 June 2009, when Russia vetoed an extension of the mission. The last observers left the region on 15 July 2009.

The mission's original mandate was invalidated after renewed fighting broke out in the area in September 1993.

UNOMIG was subsequently given an interim mandate by Security Council in November 1993 to maintain contacts with the parties involved and to monitor and report on the situation. It aimed to work towards achieving a comprehensive political settlement.

In May 1994, both sides signed the Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces. in July 1994 the Security Council authorized an increase in observers (to a total of 136) and an expanded mission.

The new mission was considerably more broad than the original. UNOMIG's original responsibilities in verifying the implementation of the ceasefire were retained. However, UNOMIG was now responsible for observing the operation of the new peacekeeping force that had been deployed by the Commonwealth of Independent States. They were also to verify, through observation and patrolling, that troops from either side did not remain in or re-enter the security zone, and that heavy military equipment did not remain or be re-introduced.

UNOMIG was to oversee the withdrawal of Georgian troops from the Kodori Valley and thus, out of Abkhaz territory. Their patrols replaced those of Georgia in the valley. They were responsible for investigating, at the request of either party or the peacekeeping force, or on their own initiative, violations of the ceasefire agreement, and for attempting to resolve resulting disputes. Finally, they were to work towards making conditions safe for the orderly return of refugees and displaced persons.

On 10 December 1996, a United Nations office for the protection of human rights in Abkhazia was established in Tbilisi, Georgia, in accordance with Security Council Resolution 1077 of 22 October. It is jointly staffed by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The office forms part of UNOMIG and reports to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, through the Head of the UNOMIG Mission. Though they maintain a political office in Tbilisi, their military headquarters are in Sukhumi, Abkhazia.

On 8 October 2001 a UNOMIG helicopter was shot down in Abkhazia. The perpetrators have never been found, despite repeated demands from the Security Council.

The Security Council passed another resolution on 30 July 2003, on the recommendation of Secretary-General Kofi Annan, authorizing for a civilian police component of 20 officers be added to UNOMIG, in order to strengthen its capacity to carry out its mandate and assist in the return of refugees and internally displaced persons.

On 30 January 2004, again at the request of Secretary-General Annan, Security Council Resolution 1524 was passed, which extended UNOMIG's mandate until 31 July 2004.

UNOMIG was concerned with security, assisting the return of the displaced and repairs of key infrastructure, such as roads and bridges. As of January 2003, 21 projects were at an advanced or intermediate stage and 10 others were awaiting the release of funds by donors. They also continued to push for a political settlement to the conflict, though Secretary-General Annan complained about the slow rate of progress. In late 2003, UNOMIG became concerned about an increase in kidnappings, murders and robberies, particularly in the Gori region.

The last chief military observer was Major General Anwar Hussain from Bangladesh. The strength of UNOMIG on 20 September 2008 stood at 134 military observers (including 12 medical personnel) and 17 police advisers.

In the mission the next vehicles were used during the patrols by the unarmed military observes:Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Patrol (now instead of the Toyota 4Runner), NYALA RG-31 [mine protected vehicle, along the cease-fire line (CFL) and at the training areas]. The Nissan Patrol was used mainly in the Restricted Weapon Zone (RWZ) and in the Security Zone (SZ) of the mission.In every patrol there were 2 vehicles with 4 unarmed military observers and one interpreter. The patrols were always in radio connection with the sector [Gali Sector HQ (in Ab reference

INFO: Full form for UNOMA is United Nations Office for Martian Affairs in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for NTCS-A is Navy Tactical Command System - Afloat in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for UNNGLS is United Nations Non- Governmental Liaison Service in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for LIR (CBER) is Laboratory of Immunoregulation (CBER) in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for UNMIK is United Nations Mission In Kosovo in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for UNMILPOC is United Nations Military Police Course in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for UNMIL is United Nations Mission In Liberia in Governmental category

INFO: Full form for UNMIR is United Nations Mission In Rwanda in Governmental category

The United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) was established by the UN Security Council under Resolution 1590 of 24 March 2005, in response to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the government of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement on January 9, 2005 in Sudan.

UNMIS tasks are to support the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, to perform certain functions relating to humanitarian assistance, protection, promotion of human rights, and to support African Union Mission in Sudan. The mandate of UNMIS ended on 9 July 2011; the UNSC officially ended the mission on 11 July 2011, with a drawdown by 31 August 2011. Equipment and personnel will be transferred to UNISFA and UNMISS.

Its best-known employee was journalist Lubna al-Hussein, who resigned in order to waive her immunity.

INFO: Full form for UNMIS is United Nations Missions in Sudan in Governmental category
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INFO: Full form for RDDTP is Regional Deputy Director of Town Planning in Governmental category

The United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) was established by the UN Security Council under Resolution 1590 of 24 March 2005, in response to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the government of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement on January 9, 2005 in Sudan.

UNMIS tasks are to support the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, to perform certain functions relating to humanitarian assistance, protection, promotion of human rights, and to support African Union Mission in Sudan. The mandate of UNMIS ended on 9 July 2011; the UNSC officially ended the mission on 11 July 2011, with a drawdown by 31 August 2011. Equipment and personnel will be transferred to UNISFA and UNMISS.

Its best-known employee was journalist Lubna al-Hussein, who resigned in order to waive her immunity.