Security Flashcards
What is it mean to unlawfully seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one’s own purposes?
hijacking
What is the hijack code?
7500
What was the ICAO Tokyo Convention in 1963 known for
Country holds jurisdiction if crime was committed in the air over their country
What was the significance of Southern 49?
Pax and carry-on bags must be screened
The Hague Convention of 1970 brought about what?
Standards to suppress terrorism
In 1973 in the Montreal Convention what was passed?
made certain actions criminally punishable
The terrorism era starting in 1968 began to see what kinds of motives?
Publicity or legitimacy
Wanted release of poltical prisoners
Wasn’t just for extortion any more
What is the use or threat of violence that aims to spread fear and advance political aims?
terrorism
From 1980 until present, terrorists began to do what?
Bombs were placed on aircraft; Era of suicide and martyrdom attacks
Measures to detect explosives for all checked bags didn’t occur until what year?
2001, after 9/11
What was Common Strategy #1?
A strategy of appeasement; doing whatever they want and negotiating with them. Considered futile after the attacks of 9/11
What are the TSA Maximum Civil Penalties?
$33,333 per airline
$13,333 per person
What is information that, if publicly released, would be detrimental to transportation security
Sensitive Security Information (SSI)
Loss of SSI should be reported when?
Immediately to Director of Security (Kevin Funk)
Who is the Director of Security at Mesa Airlines?
Kevin Funk
KCM can be used for domestic and int’l flights as a passenger?
False
KCM can be used if you are working to Mexico
True
KCM can only be used when traveling as a passenger when?
Domestically
What is the list that has items which TSA prohibits into sterile area
Prohibited Items List (PIL)
What must you do if a PIL item is discovered around the airport?
Contact Ground Security Coordinator at APT, LEO, FAM, FFDO, Mesa Airlines Security Hotline, Kevin Funk
Can your airmen certificate be checked at KCM? Must you oblige them?
Yes, they have a right to screen you
What do Transportation Security Inspectors do?
They go around the airport seeing if employees challenge other employees by purposely not displaying their badge or attempting to piggyback
When a federal law is broken on board an aircraft, who tends to become involved?
FBI
Who must know where all other individuals of the same type sit?
All lawfully armed individuals
Can a firearm be sealed in a TSA approved container and brought as a jumpseater onto the Flight Deck?
no
Who is Mesa Airline’s Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator (AOSC)?
Kevin Funk
Who is the ISC or Inflight Security Coordinator
the PIC, listed as number 3 of 6 PIC responsibilities
Where must the badge be worn?
On outermost garment above the waist
Who do you contact if your badge is lost?
Crew Scheduling
Crew Members in Uniform are not exempt from the 3-1-1 Rule?
False
Crew members not in uniform don’t need to worry about the 3-1-1 rule?
False
What is the 3-1-1 rule?
3 oz of fluids
1 Qt size bag holding all the 3 fl oz containers
1 bag per traveler
Is the use of KCM permitted when traveling internationally as a passenger?
NO
Where do you obtain your KCM?
Under FORMS in LMS
All checked bag has two major characteristics
- 100% screened by TSA
2. PAX don’t have access to baggage already checked and screened (white tags)
How many low risk prisoners can be carried on board?
Unlimited pending seating arrangements
1 LEO can carry how many low risk prisoners?
2
1 low risk prisoner on a 4.5 hr flight needs how many LEOs?
2
Mesa is authorized to carry 2 high risk prisoners?
False
Low risk prisoners and high risk prisoners can both be brought on the flight
False, if high risk is aboard, that is the only prisoner allowed on board
How are prisoners handled?
- Boarded first, deplaned last
- Last row, if applicable
- prisoner on window, LEO on aisle
- Not served any alcohol
- No exit rows
- Must not be chained to aircraft
Define a high risk prisoner?
charged or convicted of a violent crime
Gen Decs must use paper when?
- Bahamas, Cuba, MX
2. All unscheduled flights
Which two countries use electronic Gen Decs?
- Canada
2. USA
If one crew member deplanes in the Bahamas, everyone can stay within footprint of aircraft?
False, everyone must exit then clear customs again
In Canada, assault of a peace officer brings how many years of imprisonment?
5 years
DUIs make you what in Canada?
Criminally Inadmissible
Going to Cuba, what are some major points?
- Don’t leave footprint of aircraft
- Don’t have a Cuban passport or you may never come back
- No anti-revolutionary rhetoric, Karl Marx, Mao, Fidel, and Rocketman Ok
Acronym PIES describes what?
Power Supply
Initiator/Detonator
Explosive Charge
Switch/Timer
What must you do in an Active Shooter Situation?
Run
Hide
Fight
What are the 3 types of Insider Threats?
- Malicious Insider (has intent to harm)
- Complacent Insider (lazy)
- Unwitting (just an idiot)
Crew reports must be made within how many hours of an incident?
24 hours
