Name the three HUD display master modes.

• A. Navigation, air-to-air, and air-to-ground
• B. F-16, F-18, and navigation
• C. F-16, F-18, and tapes
• D. Navigation, approach, and weapons

Answer: (A)

Understanding how the HUD prioritizes information is what this item tests. The display master modes determine which data and symbols take precedence on the screen, guiding your attention to the task at hand. The three master modes are Navigation, Air-to-Air, and Air-to-Ground. In Navigation mode, the HUD emphasizes flight-path guidance, waypoints, bearing to the next nav fix, and course information to help you fly accurately and stay oriented. In Air-to-Air mode, the focus shifts to enemy aircraft cues, target range and closure rate, lead indicators, and weapon status to support air combat engagements. In Air-to-Ground mode, the HUD highlights target designation areas, ground target cues, weapon delivery data, and terrain awareness to assist with strike missions. Other options mix in aircraft models or concepts that aren’t the defined HUD master modes, so they don’t fit as well.