1、AAAA“Anti-aircraft artillery.“ Pronounced “Triple A.“ Explosive rounds fired from cannons as a defense against aircraft. Some guns are radar-guided, others are simply sprayed into the air.AEF“Air Expeditionary Force.“ The current means by which the USAF combines its fighters, tankers, bombers, airli
2、ft, etc., into a total force for deployment. See article and explanation of TDYs.AFSC“Air Force Specialty Code.“ The alpha numeric system by which the Air Force designates career fields. For example, the basic fighter pilot AFSC is “11F“; other specialties and qualifiers can make the AFSC longer. An
3、 11F1 is a pilot in training, while an 11F3 is a fully qualified fighter pilot, and a K11F3 is an instructor pilot. A list of basic AFSCs can be foundhere.AfterburnerCombustion in a jet engine that occurs after the primary sequence. Afterburners generally generate significant thrust at the cost of l
4、arge quantities of fuel. Known as “reheat“ to our English friends.AIB“Accident Investigation Board.“ A team of officers and specialists assigned to investigate an aircraft accident with the intent of assigning blame. Compare with SIB.ALO“Air Liaison Officer.“ A pilot who is temporarily removed from
5、flying and is assigned to work with Army units to coordinate Army/Air Force operations, particularly within close range to Army units on the ground. One of several potential assignments a fighter pilot might receive. See the Air Force Assignment System portion of the article on Gods Will.AMRAAM“Adva
6、nced Medium-Range Air to Air Missile.“ The AIM-120 is a radar-guided launch and leave missile primarily used for BVR engagements.AWACS“Airborne Warning and Control System.“ A modified 707, the E-3 Sentry serves primarily as an airborne controller by coordinating friendly aircraft operations. AWACS a
7、lso assists fighters with the location andBBalls to the WallTo go as fast as possible; max effort. Various internet sources claim the source of this phrase is actually benign. Supposedly, some vehicles throttles were topped by a ball (going back before aviation even to the steam engine, in some stor
8、ies). Thus, pushing the throttle forward as far as it would go-and thus asking for maximum power-was “balls to the wall.“It doesnt matter if the stories are true or not. In fighter parlance, anything that sounds remotely like an illicit bodily reference is a popular idiom.Base XA phenomenon in the A
9、ir Force where members cannot help but tell everyone about how good it was at some other base at which they were assigned. For example, “At Base X, we used to do it this way“ See the relevant article.B-CourseBasic Course. The introductory training course for a specific fighter aircraft. I.e., the F-
10、16 B-course or the F-15 B-course.Beans Slang for the BDU-33, a 20lb training bomb.BingoThe pre-briefed fuel state at which an aircraft needs to begin its return to base in order to land with the pre-planned fuel. Also used jokingly; ie, being “bingo TP“ may mean someone is almost out of toilet paper
11、. SeeJoker.Bitching BettyThe automated female voice that provides audible in-cockpit warnings in some fighter aircraft. “Bob“ replaces “Betty“ in a male voice in some aircraft. See an external related article. Also a derogatory term for a person who complains or talks too much.Black BoxLiterally, th
12、e data recorder that contains the computer memory and records all aspects of a flight, most often used in post-crash analysis.Figuratively, anything a fighter pilot doesnt understand the operation of (and doesnt care about). Synonymous with black magic, Magic 8 ball, or thermos (i.e., how does a the
13、rmos know to keep hot things hot and cold things cold?).B-LOC“Boredom-induced Loss of Consciousness.“ Pronounced “Bee-Lock,“ the term is a play on G-LOC and may briefed as a “threat“ in terribly non-entertaining or repetitive situations.BVR“Beyond Visual Range.“ The ability to engage an enemy aircra
14、ft prior to being able to see him.B-WordWhat an F-15C pilot calls a “bomb,“ since talking about Air-to-Ground is taboo in the Eagle community.CCallsignFlight: An airborne aircraft uses a “callsign“ as an identifier when talking to the controllers. This is generally a word and number combination. For
15、 example, “Killer 01.“ If Killer was a flight of four aircraft, the flight members would be numbered in succession; ie, 01, 02, 03, 04.Pilot: A pilots “tactical nickname.“ In the Air Force, these names are “given“ during a Naming. See the article on one fighter pilots naming.CAS“Close Air Support.“
16、Attacking ground targets in close proximity to friendly ground units.CentrifugeA device with a simulated cockpit on the end of a long arm that spins at extraordinary speed, allowing a pilot to experience controlled “G“ forces. See the story of one pilots centrifuge experience.CGOC“Company Grade Offi
17、cers Council.“ A committee of Air Force officers of the ranks Captain and lower. See the Officership article.ChaffA defensive device (essentially a bundle of shredded foil) that is dispensed from a fighter that desires to confuse an enemy radar. As a verb, to “chaff“ something off means to try to de
18、flect it (to someone else), particularly when it comes to undesirable duties. Often used in concert with flares.CheckrideAn evaluation sortie. A flight that is graded by an evaluator. In training, these rides determine the ability to progress to further stages of training. In an operational Air Forc
19、e unit, checkrides are given approximately every 18 months to grade a pilots ability to safely fly the aircraft and accomplish the mission.Check SixA reminder to look behind you. In an aircraft, 12 oclock is directly in front of you, 3 oclock is on your right, 9 is on your left, and 6 oclock is dire
20、ctly behind you. Often used as parting words (the equivalent of “good luck“), or as a “watch your back.“ See the mutual support section of the article on spiritual requisites.ChickAn air refueling receiver. A tanker that is giving gas to receivers is said to have “chicks in tow.“The terms applicatio
21、n to females has fallen out of favor due to political correctness. In order to fight that politically correct perception, female pilots often refer to themselves as “chicks.“ See the Chick Fighter Pilot Association.Code 3An aircraft condition. If a jet is “Code 3,“ it requires maintenance action bef
22、ore it is safe or useful for another flight. A “Code 2“ jet needs maintenance but can continue to fly. A “Code 1“ jet is in perfect working order. These codes are often applied to more than just jets. That is, a pilot that is so sick hes on bed rest might facetiously call himself “Code 3.“CoinA unit
23、 medallion, often called an “RMO.“The tradition of the unit coin is listed on virtually every vendor website in identical form. (Notably, they all use the word “scion“ to describe some well-to-do early fighter pilots; a generic summary can be seen here.) Most websites did not credit the history, but
24、 some did list a Kelly Air Force dining out presentation as the source text. I could find no original documentation. See Fighter Pilot Traditions.Crew ChiefThe enlisted person in charge of a particular airplane. Just as a pilot often gets to have his name painted on the side of an aircraft, so does
25、the crew chief who “owns“ that jet. Read about the relationships between fighter pilots and crew chiefs in the Enlisted section of the article onPeople and Relationships.CRM/FRM“Crew/Fighter Resource Management.“ A teamwork concept in which all participants are encouraged to call on the knowledge an
26、d experience of the other players. C/FRM is explained slightly here.DDash-1A reference to an aircrafts parent regulation. The Dash-1 contains all the normal operation and emergency procedures required to safely operate the aircraft and is the final authority as to the official limits of the aircraft
27、.Dead Bug A fighter pilot drinking game. See Fighter Pilot Traditions.DNIF“Duties Not Including Flying.“ The medical status of a pilot who is too sick to fly but can still perform other duties, as determined by the flight surgeon. Dollar RideThe first sortie of pilot training; sometimes applied to t
28、he first sortie of any formal flying training program in a new aircraft. See the first paragraph of One Pilots Training Story.Doofer BookA running compilation of the missteps of the members of the squadron. They are most interesting when kept during deployments and often become a unique collection o
29、f history (and often humor) for a unit.Generally, there are few rules, either about content or languagethe only criterion is that the story must be at least 10% true. Doofer books have largely fallen victim to political sensitivity. See the relevant section ofthis article.Dos GringosA duo of F-16 pi
30、lots who revived the tradition of fighter pilot songs. See the FAQ, article on Fighter Pilot Songs. Their website is located here.EECM“Electronic Counter Measures.“ A means of attempting to confuse enemy radars. Some fighter aircraft carry an ECM device internally, while others carry an external ECM
31、 pod.Exposure SuitRubber suit worn during over water operations when the water temperature is dangerously low. Should a fighter pilot be required to eject, the suit is designed to increase his chances of survival in otherwise near-fatal water temperatures. Often called a “poopie suit,“ a reference t
32、o the fact that if you have to defecate, there isnt much you can do about it.FFAC“Forward Air Controller.“ In general, an Army or Marine on the ground who directs an airborne aircrafts attack runs in support of front line units. A “FAC-A,“ or airborne FAC, is a pilot in another aircraft conducting t
33、he same mission.Fag-bagA cloth bag that some pilots use to carry classified media to the aircraft. So called because it resembles a “handbag,“ and any man that carries a purse.FAIP“First Assignment Instructor Pilot.“ A pilot who graduates from pilot training whose first assignment is to return to pi
34、lot training as an instructor. One of several potential assignments a new pilot might receive. See thePilot Training section of the article on Gods Will.FEB“Flying Evaluation Board.“ A committee of officers to which a pilot is referred if someone questions his ability to continue safely flying. An F
35、EB can take away a pilots wings.Fence-In/OutThe procedure by which a fighter pilot sets his cockpit switches in order to prepare for combat. When he “crosses the fence,“ he “fences in“ and sets his switches to the appropriate mode. He “fences out“ when leaving.FlareA defensive device expended by an
36、aircraft in order to decoy heat-seeking missiles. Often used in concert with chaff.Flat-top FebruaryFighter pilots get their hair cut in high and tight fashion for this annual event. See Fighter Pilot Traditions.Flight LeadThe first aircraft in a formation; the experienced pilot in the formation pri
37、marily responsible for accomplishing the mission and leading hiswingman.FNG“(Expletive) New Guy.“ The “nickname“ given to pilots who are new to a squadron and have not yet received a callsign.FOG “(Expletive) Old Guy.“ Reference to those of ranks Major and above.FoulUsed similar to its sports origin
38、s, a pilot commits a “foul“ when he violates protocol on a air to ground bombing range. The range controller transmits, “Foul, 2,“ to let #2 know he committed the error. Also used generically to express discontent with anothers actions.Fox Code word (slang term) indicating a certain type of air-to-a
39、ir missile has been fired; the type is designated by number:“Fox 1“ = semi-active radar missile (AIM-7 Sparrow)“Fox 2“ = heat-seeking missile (AIM-9 Sidewinder)“Fox 3“ = active radar missile (AIM-120 AMRAAM)“Fox 4“ = facetious reference to missile shot; for example, if someone claimed to shoot a mis
40、sile in an impossible situation, he might be accused of shooting a non-existent “top secret“ missile requiring a “Fox 4“ call. Also jokingly used when an aircraft is brought down by something other than a missile; for example, a midair collision.Occasionally fighter pilots will simply say “Fox.“Frat
41、Flight: Short for fratricide, which is the killing of a friendly by a friendly (blue on blue) whether on the ground or in the air.Military: Short for fraternization, which is an inappropriate relationship between military members of unequal ranks. Generally refers to unprofessional officer / enliste
42、d relationships.G“G“Literally, gravity. Under one G, a pilot is in level flight and feels his normal weight. Some fighter aircraft are capable of up to 9 Gs. See centrifuge.GIB “Guy in Back.“ A reference to the backseater in two-place aircraft.G-LOC “G-induced Loss of Consciousness,“ pronounced “gee
43、 lock.“ A black out caused by the loss of blood flow to the brain experienced by fighter pilots when under high-G conditions. See centrifuge. See also B-LOC.GonkCurrency of the foreign country in which a fighter pilot is deployed. Doesnt matter which one; they all use gonk.Go PillsAn amphetamine pil
44、l prescribed by a flight surgeon for a pilot. The pill is intended to provide the benefits of caffeine without the side effects (diuretic, jitters). Because of the pills similarity to illegal drugs, they are highly controlled and sometimes politically controversial.GougeA collection of questions, an
45、swers, data, and hints; the “inside scoop.“ At one time, particularly in pilot training, to have test “gouge“ meant simply to have a copy of the test ahead of time. Testing scandals have reduced the occurrence of that type of gouge. Generically, it just means helpful data, whether academic or otherw
46、ise; i.e., “do you have any good gouge on how to.?“ Sometimes synonymous with “poop.“ See the article on the Ethics of Gouge.Ground-PounderSlang for Army troops; when used to refer to Air Force members, it is a derogatory term for non-aviators.HHARM“High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile.“ A supersonic m
47、issile designed to home in on and destroy enemy ground radars. See the description of HARMs in the article on OIF.Heavy A non-fighter aircraft.Holding HandsIn close formation. Two fighters that are in a close formation are said to be “holding hands.“ Often used to let Air Traffic Control know that t
48、he formation has rejoined and can be treated as a single entity.Holy Joe Antiquated slang for chaplain. Also, an overly pious or sanctimonious person.HookTo fail an upgrade flight. So called because of the hook-shaped “U“ of “Unsatisfactory“ that constitutes the grade of such a ride.IIFF Avionics: “
49、Identification Friend or Foe.“ An electronic means of identifying aircraft.Flying training: “Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals.“ Flown in the AT-38B, this is the last flying course a fighter pilot attends before going on to the B-Course for his operational Major Weapons System.IP “Instructor Pilot.“ A pilot with the qualifications to teach another.JJeremiah WeedA 100 proof liquor that is often the “traditional“ drink of choice for fighter pilots. There is an interesting description of Weed onWikipedia, and the “true story“ of how it came to be a fighter pilot icon
