Inflight Emergencies: Security

Question 1

What are the levels of the counter threat response model?

Answer 1

1. Verbal abuse
2. Physical assault
3. Life threatening
4. Attack on FD

Question 2

At level 2 what methods are used to maintain control?

Answer 2

1. Verbal diffusion
2. Use all available resources (ABP)
3. Use necessary force to manage the threat
4. Evasion and separation

Question 3

At level 3 what methods are used to maintain control?

Answer 3

1. Evacuation or escape
2. Use all available resources (ABP)
3. Use necessary force to repel and subdue the threat
4. Evasion and separation
5. Hostage survival techniques - delay tactics

Question 4

At level 4 what methods are used to maintain control?

Answer 4

1. Evacuation or escape
2. Use all available resources (ABP)
3. Use necessary force to repel and subdue the threat
4. Maintain control of the aircraft at all costs

Question 5

What is the FD lockdown procedure?

Answer 5

1. FD door remains closed and locked - no one is to enter or leave the FD until the aircraft is on the ground
2. Can only be opened to allow minimum crew in ( must be in for remainder of flight) - risk of not letting them in must be greater than letting them in
3. CC must prevent anyone from entering the FD door while it is being opened and closed

Question 6

How to prevent people from reaching the FD?

Answer 6

1. Use catering carts and other equipment to barricade the aisles
2. CC positioned between the passengers and FD door
3. The first 5 rows are cleared of all passengers

Question 7

What is the DDD model?

Answer 7

Determine
Defuse or Defend

Question 8

When will FC call lockdown?

Answer 8

1. Level 3 and 4
2. If at level 1 or 2 - is done at FC discretion

Question 9

How long does lockdown go on for?

Answer 9

Until the aircraft is on the ground