Module 3, Objective 6 Flashcards
Describe the regulatory requirements for airport operators related to the Transportation Security Regulations and the current threat to airports and aircraft operators
what are the types of attacks aviation has experienced
Airline bombing, airline hijackings, airport assault (active shooter, vehicle born improvised explosive device, suicide bomber or “leave-behind” bomber), surface to air missiles, cyber-attacks, laser attacks, use of unmanned aerial vehicles as improvised explosive device or as an obstruction to actual flight, and chemical, biological, radiological attacks using either aviation or occurring on airplanes and airports
what was the impact of the 9/11 attacks (ie what did the ATSA do?)
TSA and homeland security were created
The aviation security and transportation act of 2001 was formed
ATSA created TSA and charged it with the responsibility to screen airline passengers and their baggage
The regulatory requirement to ensure passengers, baggage, and air cargo is screened or inspected and remain with the airlines.
ATAS also created the position of Federal Security Director (FSD). Each commercial service airport has an FSD. They over sea screening, inspection, and regularity functions with he help of their deputy and assistant federal security directors seeing as one FSD may oversee more than one airport
what is “opt out?”
Its the Screening Partnership Program
Its where employees of qualified private companies under federal oversight would perform screening.
TSO? Transportation Security Officers
conduct the screening of passengers, carry-on, nd checked baggage while staffing security checkpoint
TSI? Transportation security inspector
the regulatory enforcement personnel for the TSA. They can conduct inspection of the ASP an AOSSP and even conduct audits and issue LOIs
FSD? Federal Security Director
Each commercial service airport has an FSD. They over sea screening, inspection, and regularity functions with he help of their deputy and assistant federal security directors seeing as one FSD may oversee more than one airport
TSSE? Transportation security expert
explosive: provide guidance to the assigned FSD
what does “playbook” do? (now known as ATLAS)
It uses random antiterrorism measures, such as random checks of personnel operating in the cargo areas of an airport, and putting on a display of force with Federal Air Marshals, TSA, and canine. (Think SD compliance)
what are the roles of the Airport Operator in aviation security
ASC, Trusted Agent, Airport Police
ASC
key player and required by 14 CFR Part 1542. They are the primary contact for the federal government for security issues at the airport. They ensure their commercial service airport compliance with the federal regulations. They develop the ASP and are responsible for enforcing it. They are in charge of the airport access control system, airport perimeter security, the credential I got to and personnel identification system, Management of air carrier and tendentious security program, ensuring contingency plans and incident Management plans are drafted and can be implemented, and serve as liaison for airlines
Trusted Agent
position required by TSA. Credentialed officer who is directly responsible for collection and processing of personal identifiable information, information, and fingerprints, for badge applications
Airport Police
Airport Police: commercial airports must employ uniformed LEOs. They have arrest authority, are identifiable, are armed, have completed training, must be trained is ASP
what are the roles of the Aircraft Operator (airlines) in aviation security
Must designate one Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator (AOSC): individual acts as primary point of contact for the TSA in all security issues and compliance with the AOSSP and is the recipient of the distribution of Security Directives and Information Circulars
Ground Security Coordinator (GSCs): resolve conflicts between gate agents and passengers, intervene in situations with disruptive passengers, acts as the primary point of contact for bomb threats and hearing until relived by higher authority, and oversee baggage acceptance procedures
In Flight Security Coordinator (IFSC): the airline or aircraft operators pilot in command of the aircraft and has the final authority related the the safety and security of the flight
what are the roles of the FBI in aviation security
Protecting and defending the US against terrorist threats
Airport liaison Agent (ALA): responsible for disseminating relevant information to Airport Executives and Aircraft operators and LEOs
what are the 8 signs of terrorism
1: surveillance- phots, videos and drawings of security areas, personnel or facilities, use of vision enhancing devices, acquiring blueprints
2: Elicitation- information gathering about operations, capabilities, or people via mail, email, telephone or conversations with staff
3: Testing Security- attempting to enter restricted areas, penetrate physical barriers, triggering alarms
4: Funding- large transactions involving cash or gift cars, sale of counterfeit or stolen goods
5: Acquiring Supplies- weapons, explosives, badges, uniforms
6: Impersonation- Pretending to be police or security, firefighters, company employees
7: Rehearsal- multiple alarms or suspicious activity in the same area over a short period of time, mapping routes, gauging response times
8; Deployment- moving into positions, moving equipment, supplies, people
