Punk is a smoldering stick, used to light fuses on fireworks. They are made out of bamboo and a brown substance usually compressed sawdust. Punks often resemble sticks of incense.
Abbreviation for “Tactical Flight Officer”
Typically a police helicopter crew consists of a pilot and a tactical flight officer. The pilot is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and the TFO is responsible for the police mission on the ground.