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| AA |
Ambulance Aid |
| A&E |
Accident and Emergency |
| AAIB |
Air Accidents Investigation Branch |
| ACAS |
Arbitration Conciliation and Advisory Service |
| ACCOLC |
Access Overload Control: Access & usage control protocols of the mobile phone network |
| ACF |
Army Cadet Force |
| ACPO |
Association of Chief Police Officers |
| AIO |
Ambulance Incident Officer - The officer of the ambulance service with overall responsibility for the work of that service at the scene of a major incident. Works in close liaison with the medical incident officer (MIO) to ensure effective use of the medical and ambulance resources at the scene. |
| ALARP |
As Low as Reliably Practicable |
| ALG |
Association of London Governments |
| Ambulance Loading Point |
An area, preferably hard standing, in close proximity to the casualty clearing station, where ambulances can manoeuvre and load patients. |
| Ambulance Safety Officer |
The officer responsible for monitoring operations and ensuring safety of personnel working under her/his control within the inner cordon at a major incident site. Liaises with safety officers from other emergency services. |
| Ante mortem data |
Information obtained from family, friends, etc. about a person who is believed to be among the deceased. |
| ARCA |
Asbestos Removal Contractors' Association |
| ASA |
Ambulance Service Association |
| ASLEF |
Association of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen |
| ASSDO |
CCS Assessment Duty Officer |
| ATO |
Ammunition Technical Officer |
| ATOC |
Association of Train Operating Companies |
| ATSAC |
ACPO Strategic Advice Centre |
| AWE |
Atomic Weapons Establishment, Aldermaston |
