Security Eam Flashcards
Recall from the lecture, what are three (3) areas to assess after a serious incident aboard an aircraft?
Injuries, aircraft damage, and further threats
Where is the least risk bomb location (LRBL) on all Frontier Airlines A320 aircraft?
Door 2R
True or False
When restraining an unruly passenger, Flight Attendants should always give the flex cuffs to an ABP.
FALSE
If attacked, Flight Attendants should defend themselves and enlist the aid of others. How and who can we enlist to come to our aid?
- Yell or blow a whistle.
- Previously identified passengers (ABPs), law enforcement officers and/or other crewmembers.
True or False
Reasonable force is only that force which is necessary to overcome a physical attack and considered reasonable for the situation.
TRUE
When building a bombstack, always refer to the ______________.
Flight Attendant Manual
True or False
If a pilot, ACM, or flight attendant must enter or exit the Flight Deck, the forward galley lights must be set to DIM 2.
TRUE
Recall from the lecture, what are three (3) requirements to use deadly force against another?
- Threat
- Means or ability
- Opportunity
Recall from the lecture, what are some considerations crewmembers must be aware of prior to a use of force?
The passenger is under the influence of alcohol, there are no other options, there are size/weight, age, and gender disparities.
What are the four (4) levels of threats as identified by the TSA?
Disruptive behavior, physically abusive behavior, life-threatening behavior, and Flight Deck breach or attempted breach.
Judgement is _______.
Paramount
TSA
Transportation Security Administration
True or False
In Common Strategy 2, you should be suspicious of any customer disturbance or cabin irregularity, and confirm and communicate suspicious customers or objects in plain English.
TRUE
True or False
You should carry someone else’s bags through TSA if they ask you nicely.
FALSE
It’s a FELONY!
SIDA
S - Security
I - Identification
D - Display
A - Area
SIDA Badge - extra layer of protection for employees
KCM
Known Crew Member
-Portal to get thru security, privilege, NOT a right.
-Still subject to random screening
GSC
Ground Security Coordinator
-Always ground personnel
-Communicates with ISC
-Reports suspicious activity to LEOs
ISC
Inflight Security Coordinator
*Always the PIC (Captain).
*Briefs the crew on how in-flight incidents are to be handled.
*Briefs specific procedures.
*Maintains communication with the crew and dispatch.
*Reports any suspicious activity to the GSC.
*Will determine Threat Level based on the facts.
YOU are the ____ and ____ of the airline!
Eyes and Ears
True or False
Always be suspicious of any customer disturbance.
TRUE
True or False
The Captain will not ensure that all crewmembers know the Flight Deck door code.
FALSE
FFDO
Federal Flight Deck Officer
The FFDO program is run by the Federal Air Marshal Service with the aim of training the active and licensed airline pilots to carry weapons and defend their aircraft against criminal activity and terrorism.
True or False
An FFDO is a pilot who has successfully completed the TSA screening and training process to carry a firearm in the Flight Deck.
TRUE
True or False
An FFDO has the authority to make arrests and exercise law enforcement powers.
FALSE
True or False
An FFDO is not required to identify themselves during a briefing or preflight.
FALSE
FAMs
Federal Air Marshals
-Always known to crew
-Blends in w/PAX and will decide when to get involved
True or False
On final paperwork, FAMs and LEOs will be designated as FFFF or XXXX.
TRUE
True or False
LEOs are always armed.
FALSE
True or False
It’s the Captain’s responsibility to inform all armed individuals of other armed individuals.
TRUE
“All guns know the location of all guns.”
Does Frontier transport prisoners?
NO
What should you do if there is an unclaimed/unattended carry-on?
Tell the Captain and DO NOT touch!
How long may the Flight Deck door be opened?
3 Seconds
True or False
If the Captains asks for a cart when temporarily exiting the Flight Deck, FAs will block off Galley using a cart against the FWD bulkheads while one FA will stand guard looking out at cabin for any suspicious threats, and another FA maintains the Flight Deck.
TRUE
If the Flight Deck door is open for too long, you yell…
“THREE SECONDS!”
If you hear “Door! Door! Door!” you should…
immediately close the Flight Deck door
True or False
The Flight Deck Entry keypad can be accessed by FAs anytime.
FALSE
Emergency Entry ONLY!
The 4 Threat Levels
- Disruptive, Suspicious, or Threatening Behavior
- Physically Abusive Behavior
- Life-Threatening Behavior (Weapon)
- Attempted or Actual Breach of the Flight
True or False
When boarding, FAs should engage suspicious customers in conversations, and notify crewmembers, as well as mentally identify ABPs.
TRUE
True or False
Sexual misconduct incidents happen less often during red-eye flights.
FALSE
Use of Force
The amount of effort required to compel compliance by an unwilling subject.
True or False
Crewmembers are authorized to use force reasonably necessary to repel an immediate threat to the safety and security of the flight crew, customers and aircraft.
TRUE
True or False
Reasonable force is the largest amount of force necessary to protect oneself or to defend one’s person or property from a violent attack, theft, or other type of unlawful aggression.
FALSE
“smallest” amount of force necessary to protect oneself
What is one of the most important reasons for understanding the “Use of Force?”
To help you avoid personal criminal action and/or civil liabilities.
True or False
If you hear a whistle, you should blow yours too.
TRUE
L.A.S.T.
Listen
Apologize
Solve
Thank
Use of Force Pyramid from Top to Bottom
Deadly Force
Less than Lethal Force - Incapacitation
Moderate Force - Soft Contact/Restraints
No Force
True or False
The “Red Card” is a last ditch effort to gain compliance after all other means have been attempted.
TRUE
True or False
The “Red Card” can be given to correct rudeness.
FALSE
When using Flexcuffs…
Pop, Place, Pull, Press
True or False
Flexcuffs are only given to FAs and no upper-back pressure should be used while restraining.
TRUE
3 Requirements to use Deadly Force
- Threat
- Means or Ability
- Opportunity
3 Post Incident Considerations
- Injuries
- Further Threats
- Aircraft Damage
True or False
After all threats have been eliminated/stabilized, you should still attempt to administer First Aid to the attacker if it is safe.
TRUE
True or False
The Four Goals of the Crew are:
1.Protect Flight Deck at all costs.
2.Get the aircraft on the ground.
3.Preserve life.
4.Get customers and crew off the aircraft ASAP.
TRUE
True or False
During a Chemical Threat, STAT-MD will be contacted by the Flight Deck for medical advice if there is any suspect of exposure.
TRUE
True or False
In the case of a Chemical Threat, supply customers and cover substance with dry materials.
FALSE
Use wet material (clothes/aprons) to cover substance and wet c-folds to cover PAX mouths
True or False
You should contact the Captain first about a Chemical Threat before attempting to protect yourself.
FALSE
Protect yourself first!
IED
Improvised Explosive Device
P.I.E.S.
Power Source
Initiator
Explosive or Incendiary
Switches
(for IEDs)
LRBL
Least Risk Bomb Location
LRBL on an A320 and A321
A320 - 2R
A321 - 4R
