Chapter 14 - Trades And Branches

Question 1

A trade is: the skilled practice of a ___ ___ carried out by ___-___ airmen/women.

A branch is: a ____ in an area within a larger organisation carried out by ____ ____.

Answer 1

Practical occupation, non-commissioned

Specialisation, commissioned officers

Question 2

Non-commissioned aircrew - on aircraft work as ___ ___ ___.

They can work on board ___ aircraft or in an __ ___ role.

Answer 2

Weapon systems operators

Reconnaissance aircraft, air transport

Question 3

Name the three main weapon systems operator roles

WSO A
WSO C
WSO L

Answer 3

WSO acoustic - use sonar technology to locate/track subs and ships, use radar to locate/track land targets

WSO Crewman - responsible for making sure loads and passengers are carried safely on either fixed wing or rotary aircraft

WSO Linguist - analyse foreign language radio emissions providing military commanders with combat support

Question 4

Non-commissioned aircrew have only three ranks in their career structure.

Name them in ascending order

Answer 4

Sergeant (aircrew) 
Flight sergeant (aircrew) 
Master aircrew (WO)