UPTP TEST 4 (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Identify proper handling of firearms and other weapons on board the aircraft - Correct
answer Maintain control of your weapon on your person and keep it out of view (same
for tasers)
DO NOT place in the over head bin
DO NOT carry tear gas or OC spray
Identify the TSA/FAA common strategy while flying armed - Correct answer -
Negotiation is no longer an option
-Treat as if suspect intends to use the aircraft as a WMD
-Control of the flight deck should be maintained at all costs
-Aircraft will land as soon as possible (20 minutes or less for domestic flights)
-Disable aircraft once on the ground
(LEOs are not required to follow this)
Common Strategy threat levels - Correct answer 1 - Verbal (LEO should not react)
,2 - Physical (LEO should not react)
3 - Life threatening (LEO should react)
4 - Attack on flight deck (LEO should react)
Special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States - Correct answer The moment the
doors close to the moment they reopen.
FAMs have exclusive responsibility
Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) - Correct answer An officer won't be
held responsible for wrongdoing while trying to thwart criminal violence onboard an
aircraft
Mission Statement for LEOs flying armed - Correct answer Protect the flight deck at
all costs and maintain integrity of the aircraft
Identify a tactical response to an act of violence while on board the aircraft when FAMs
are not on board - Correct answer Discreet Scans
Engage the threat
, Deliberate Scans
6 check
POD (forward most section of the cabin) or
POA (180 degree control)
DON'T go to the back of the plane unless their is... - Correct answer Exigent
circumstances:
Bomb
Fire
Gun shots
How to handle an IED on an aircraft - Correct answer Place it at the LRBL (rear door)
Place luggage on top, water down, more luggage
Evacuate a minimum of the last 5 rows
T/F: A gun shot in the aircraft cabin will cause major damage to aircraft and back up
systems - Correct answer False
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Identify proper handling of firearms and other weapons on board the aircraft - Correct
answer Maintain control of your weapon on your person and keep it out of view (same
for tasers)
DO NOT place in the over head bin
DO NOT carry tear gas or OC spray
Identify the TSA/FAA common strategy while flying armed - Correct answer -
Negotiation is no longer an option
-Treat as if suspect intends to use the aircraft as a WMD
-Control of the flight deck should be maintained at all costs
-Aircraft will land as soon as possible (20 minutes or less for domestic flights)
-Disable aircraft once on the ground
(LEOs are not required to follow this)
Common Strategy threat levels - Correct answer 1 - Verbal (LEO should not react)
,2 - Physical (LEO should not react)
3 - Life threatening (LEO should react)
4 - Attack on flight deck (LEO should react)
Special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States - Correct answer The moment the
doors close to the moment they reopen.
FAMs have exclusive responsibility
Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) - Correct answer An officer won't be
held responsible for wrongdoing while trying to thwart criminal violence onboard an
aircraft
Mission Statement for LEOs flying armed - Correct answer Protect the flight deck at
all costs and maintain integrity of the aircraft
Identify a tactical response to an act of violence while on board the aircraft when FAMs
are not on board - Correct answer Discreet Scans
Engage the threat
, Deliberate Scans
6 check
POD (forward most section of the cabin) or
POA (180 degree control)
DON'T go to the back of the plane unless their is... - Correct answer Exigent
circumstances:
Bomb
Fire
Gun shots
How to handle an IED on an aircraft - Correct answer Place it at the LRBL (rear door)
Place luggage on top, water down, more luggage
Evacuate a minimum of the last 5 rows
T/F: A gun shot in the aircraft cabin will cause major damage to aircraft and back up
systems - Correct answer False
