Pol

For the viral gene 'pol', see Retrovirus.

Military abbreviation for "Petroleum Oil Lubricants", generally refers to all flammable liquids and solids. On most military installations, units in charge of flammable materials are called "POL". These units are responsible for the safe storage, distribution and disposal of fuels, oils, and on some installations, cryogenic liquids.
"POL" units generally take fierce pride in their occupation, even if they may jokingly deride it amongst themselves. An online community for POL troops in the US Air Force