Crime and Terrorism
Policies, Procedures, and Agencies
Government and Aviation Security
Commercial Aviation Airport Security/Screening
Acronyms
100
One of the most recent attempts at placing bombs on commercial aircraft via cargo
Yemen Air Cargo plot
100
Set the first definitions in the industry for terms such as screening, regulated agent, and security-restricted area
ICAO Annex 17: Security
100
Pre 9/11 - there were 33 of these being utilized in flight
today there are over 5,000
Federal Air Marshals
100
This person oversees the implementation of security practices throughout an airline
AOSC
Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator
100
PPBM is an acronym for
Positive Passenger Bag Matching
200
This flight crashed off the coast of NY enroute to Paris and was originally thought to be caused by a bomb or explosion, but later was determined it was not
TWA Flight 800
200
This convention addressed hijackings committed on an aircraft during any phase of flight (ground or air) and expanded coverage to include airports
Montreal Convention
200
An Airport Security Program, Security directives, and Information circulars are all considered?
Sensitive Security Information (SSI)
200
Descriptions of SIDAs including their boundaries are found in this type of security program
Complete Security Program
200
TSO is an acronym for
Transportation Security Officer
300
Before 9/11 this was the deadliest act of aviation terrorism ever committed
Pan Am Flight 103
300
This act directed the FAA to certify screening companies by May 31, 2001
Airport Security Improvement Act of 2001
300
These factors affect an airports what?
Scope of the airport operation, Geography, TSA opinion, Geopolitical circumstances
Security Classification
300
Primary liaison between the FSD and other agencies with aviation security responsibilities
Airport Security Coordinator
300
ASP is an acronym for
Airport Security Program
400
After the bombing of this B-747, screening checked bags became a standard practice in Canada
Air India 182
400
This publication provides recommendations for fixing the aviation security system post 9/11
The 9/11 Commission Report
400
Who completes a security threat assessment of an individual during the badging process?
TSA
400
The portion of the airport beyond the SSCP that includes concourses
Sterile Area
400
FFDO is an acronym for
Federal Flight Deck Officer
500
This significant event occurred when a disgruntled employee boarded an aircraft and killed his boss along with the flight crew after he was fired for stealing
PSA 1771
500
This act was the first legislative response to 9/11
Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001
500
The primary mission of this is to help prevent and deter terrorist attacks in the US, decrease our country's terrorist threat levels, and help with recovery efforts after an attack occurs
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
500
When you cannot meet 100% screening requirements by EDS machines you can supplement with what? Give 2 examples
Canines
PPBM
Physical Inspection
500
ICAO is an acronym for
International Civil Aviation Organization