Courtesies & salutes
Uniforms & ranks
Toolbox
Maintenance terms
F-16 vocabulary
100

When do you use the phrase "Attention"?

To inform soldiers that they should stand upright and be ready for a command

100

What does ABU stand for?

Airman Battle Uniform (used by ground personnel for work duty and for combat)

100

The words "spanner" and "wrench" are synonyms. True or false? What's the Spanish word?

True. "Wrench" is the American term. "Llave" in Spanish

100

What do I mean if I say that a tool is "handy"?

Useful or convenient

100

How many fuel tanks does the F-16 have?

9. 1 behind the pilot's seat; 2 centre fuselage; 3 & 4 near the aft, engine feed tank; 5 & 6 wing carry fuel tank; 3 external tanks (2 on the wings and 1 below the fuselage)

200

When do you use the phrase "as you were"?

To inform soldiers that they may continue doing an activity

200

What is the general word for "head coverings"?

Headgear

200

What tool should I use to make a hole?

A drill.

200

Where does a maintainer carry a "pouch"?

On his hip.

200

How many types of engines does the aircraft have? Please, mention them.

It has 2 types. General Electric & Pratt & Whitney.

300

How are generally the US military forces called? (the Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Space Force)

Branches

300

How are enlisted personnel identified in the USAF?

Using the letter "E" + a number (1 to 9)

300

What tools is rubbed against a material to shape, smooth or sharpen it?

A file

300

To "protect" a wire in the electrical field.

To insulate.

300

What is the role of the afterburner in the F-16 engine?

To increase thrust.

400

Which is the word used in addressing a female officer under circumstances when the use of "sir" would be appropriate for a male officer?

"Madam" or "Ma'am"

400

What are the symbols of rank displayed on every uniform called?

Insignia

400

Please, give me the exact translation into Spanish of the term "adjustable plier"

(Pinza) pico de loro

400

What is a "hose" usually used for?

For fluids.

400

Please, mention the F-16 armament.

M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm cannon; AIM-9 Sidewinder Missiles; laser-guided bombs (GBU 10/12); AIM-120 AMRAAM

500

Which word does an officer say to end a meeting and let the rest go?

Dismissed

500

What does the insignia of rank consist of for officers? ( 5 items)

Bar, leaves, an eagle or stars

500

What does a "socket" attach to?

A ratchet (trinquete). Socket (dado o vaso)

500

To remove dirt with a cloth.

To wipe.

500

Can you describe the F-16 "multirole" capabilities?

It is designed to perform various missions including air superiority, air-ground attacks, reconnaisance and electronic warfare.

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