DFW SIDA POCKETBOOK TRAINING GUIDE
AACS or Automated access control system - Answers - System used by the airport
that restricts entry into specific areas of the airport through the use of the airport id
badge
Aco or Access control office - Answers - The office that oversees and supports the
airport badging system and the AACS. Badges issued from this office
AOA or Air operations area - Answers - Area of the airport that is bounded by a fence
and is primarily used for aircraft taxing, landing, takeoff and all aircraft related activities.
The AOA can only be accessed while displaying authorized ID badges.
ASC or Airport Security Coordinator - Answers - The airport's primary contact for
security-related activities, communications and procedures.
ASP or Airport Security Program - Answers - The TSA approved airport operator's
manual governing security-related activities, communications and procedures.
DFW - Answers - The FAA three-letter designator for the Dallas/Fort Worth
international airport.
DPS or Department of Public Safety - Answers - Designated airport safety/ security/
law enforcement personnel appointed by the Dallas/ Fort Worth international Airport
Board.
Employee Portal - Answers - The name given to the access points in the terminals that
allow authorized employees access from the public side to the Sterile side without going
through a TSA security checkpoint.
MCR or Master Control Room - Answers - Room is staffed at all times monitoring the
closed circuit television video information at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
The cameras monitor the checkpoints and access control points in all terminals.
NTAS ( The National Terrorism Advisory System) - Answers - system by which the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will coordinate with Airports and other Federal
entities to issue formal, detailed alerts when the Federal government receives
information about a specific or credible terrorist threat. These alerts will include a clear
statement that there is an " imminent threat" or elevated threat. The alerts also will
provide a concise summary of the potential threat, information about actions being
taken to ensure public safety, and recommended steps that individuals and
communities, businesses and governments can take.
SIDA or Security Identification Display Area - Answers - Referring to secured areas of
the airport that can only be accessed while displaying authorized ID badges.
, SSI or Security Identification Display Area - Answers - Is disseminated by the TSA or
the airport that can only be accessed while displaying authorized ID badges.
Sterile Area - Answers - Refers to area of the terminals that provide passengers
access to board an aircraft only after clearing pre-board passenger screening
procedures.
TSA or Transportation Security Administration - Answers - Is the federal agency
responsible for establishing, publishing, enforcing and monitoring security regulations.
Layers of Security at the Airport - Answers - Security to prevent unauthorized access
restricted areas beginning with the outer perimeter, than the sterile areas and the SIDA
Outer Perimeter - Answers - Perimeter fencing, signs and access controlled gates
designed to prevent the general public from entering the airport aka restricted areas.
Every pointe requires an authorized ID Badge to open door or gate
Sterile Area - Answers - Area of the terminals that can be accessed by the general
public,but only after passing through passenger screening.
Sterile Area - Answers - Passenger boarding areas and concourses.
Purpose of ID Badges - Answers - they provide access into restricted areas allowing
you to access certain secured gates and doors required by your job.
Your ID badges lets other employees know that you are authorized to work at the
airport.
Authorized SIDA Access ID badge - Answers - ONLY Blue, Red and Yellow
Exception to the ID badge display rule # 1 - Answers - Allow Federal Aviation
Administration safety inspectors on the ramp as long as they display proper federal ID
Exception to the ID badge display rule # 2 - Answers - Airline pilots and cockpit flight
crew members may also be in the vicinity, or footprint, of their aircraft without an airport
SIDA badge. They must be in Uniform and display a valid airline badge for the airline
that employees them
Exception to the ID badge display rule # 3 - Answers - TSA transportation security
inspectors may enter and be present in the SIDA without displaying identification in
order to inspect or test security compliance, but they must be able to produce either
proper federal Id or a valid SiDA badge when challenged.
Badge colors (white) - Answers - Allow access to DFW board buildings and are
sponsored by the airport board. Are not authorized for access through TSA checkpoints
AACS or Automated access control system - Answers - System used by the airport
that restricts entry into specific areas of the airport through the use of the airport id
badge
Aco or Access control office - Answers - The office that oversees and supports the
airport badging system and the AACS. Badges issued from this office
AOA or Air operations area - Answers - Area of the airport that is bounded by a fence
and is primarily used for aircraft taxing, landing, takeoff and all aircraft related activities.
The AOA can only be accessed while displaying authorized ID badges.
ASC or Airport Security Coordinator - Answers - The airport's primary contact for
security-related activities, communications and procedures.
ASP or Airport Security Program - Answers - The TSA approved airport operator's
manual governing security-related activities, communications and procedures.
DFW - Answers - The FAA three-letter designator for the Dallas/Fort Worth
international airport.
DPS or Department of Public Safety - Answers - Designated airport safety/ security/
law enforcement personnel appointed by the Dallas/ Fort Worth international Airport
Board.
Employee Portal - Answers - The name given to the access points in the terminals that
allow authorized employees access from the public side to the Sterile side without going
through a TSA security checkpoint.
MCR or Master Control Room - Answers - Room is staffed at all times monitoring the
closed circuit television video information at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
The cameras monitor the checkpoints and access control points in all terminals.
NTAS ( The National Terrorism Advisory System) - Answers - system by which the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will coordinate with Airports and other Federal
entities to issue formal, detailed alerts when the Federal government receives
information about a specific or credible terrorist threat. These alerts will include a clear
statement that there is an " imminent threat" or elevated threat. The alerts also will
provide a concise summary of the potential threat, information about actions being
taken to ensure public safety, and recommended steps that individuals and
communities, businesses and governments can take.
SIDA or Security Identification Display Area - Answers - Referring to secured areas of
the airport that can only be accessed while displaying authorized ID badges.
, SSI or Security Identification Display Area - Answers - Is disseminated by the TSA or
the airport that can only be accessed while displaying authorized ID badges.
Sterile Area - Answers - Refers to area of the terminals that provide passengers
access to board an aircraft only after clearing pre-board passenger screening
procedures.
TSA or Transportation Security Administration - Answers - Is the federal agency
responsible for establishing, publishing, enforcing and monitoring security regulations.
Layers of Security at the Airport - Answers - Security to prevent unauthorized access
restricted areas beginning with the outer perimeter, than the sterile areas and the SIDA
Outer Perimeter - Answers - Perimeter fencing, signs and access controlled gates
designed to prevent the general public from entering the airport aka restricted areas.
Every pointe requires an authorized ID Badge to open door or gate
Sterile Area - Answers - Area of the terminals that can be accessed by the general
public,but only after passing through passenger screening.
Sterile Area - Answers - Passenger boarding areas and concourses.
Purpose of ID Badges - Answers - they provide access into restricted areas allowing
you to access certain secured gates and doors required by your job.
Your ID badges lets other employees know that you are authorized to work at the
airport.
Authorized SIDA Access ID badge - Answers - ONLY Blue, Red and Yellow
Exception to the ID badge display rule # 1 - Answers - Allow Federal Aviation
Administration safety inspectors on the ramp as long as they display proper federal ID
Exception to the ID badge display rule # 2 - Answers - Airline pilots and cockpit flight
crew members may also be in the vicinity, or footprint, of their aircraft without an airport
SIDA badge. They must be in Uniform and display a valid airline badge for the airline
that employees them
Exception to the ID badge display rule # 3 - Answers - TSA transportation security
inspectors may enter and be present in the SIDA without displaying identification in
order to inspect or test security compliance, but they must be able to produce either
proper federal Id or a valid SiDA badge when challenged.
Badge colors (white) - Answers - Allow access to DFW board buildings and are
sponsored by the airport board. Are not authorized for access through TSA checkpoints
