the pressure produced by a force of 1 Newton applied, uniformly distributed, over an area of 1 m2 (Used in textile testing as a measure of bursting pressure )
Physician Assistant A specially trained and licensed individual who performs tasks that might otherwise be performed by a physician, under the direction of a supervising physician
Public Address PAFR - Popular Annual Financial Report PALS - Phonological Awareness PD - Physical Disability PE - Physical Education PEC - Physical Education Center PHK - Partnership for Healthier Kids PHTA - Public Health Training Assistant PIN - Personal Identification Number POS - Program of Studies (Required instructional program for FCPS outlining curriculum content and essential knowledge and skills for each grade level) PPEP - Principal Performance Evaluation Program PSAT - Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test PT - Part Time PTA - Parent Teacher Association PTA/PTO - Parent Teacher Association/Parent Teacher Organization PTS - Professional Technical Studies PTSA - Parent Teacher Student Association
(Border) Patrol Agent PAIC -- Patrol Agent in Charge PAL -- Passenger Acceleration Lane (in San Clemente See SENTRI) PAO -- Public Affairs Officer PAS -- Performance Management System PCO -- Property Control Officer PHS -- Public Health Services PICS -- Password Issuance and Control System PIMS -- Performance Indicator Management System PIO -- Public Information Officer PMFA -- Permanent Full-time Authorized Position PMPT -- Permanent Part-time Position POE -- Port-of-Entry POMS -- Port-of-Entry Management System POP -- Post Office Protocol POSTS -- Personnel Office Systems Tracking System PPE -- Personal Protective Equipment PRC -- Permanent Resident Card PQIC -- Port Quality Improvement Committees