AAAE ACE SECURITY - MODULE 1 STUDY GUIDE
TSR Part 1542
Federal regulations for airport security.
Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)
Specific individual on an airport's organizational chart responsible for ensuring a
consistent application of aviation security regulations.
Primary point-of-contact for TSA.
"Front Door" of Aviation Security
TSA or the Aircraft Operator is largely responsible for.
"Back Door" of Aviation Security
The ASC is largely responsible for, including the process of vetting employees and
issuing credentials.
How often must the ASC be available to TSA?
24-hours a day, 7-days a week, every day of the year. An "alternate ASC" may be
appointed in the absence of the ASC themself.
Can an individual who passed the AAAE ACE - Security be considered properly trained
to perform the duties of an ASC.
Yes.
"Not On My Watch"
Popular military and law enforcement concept that, while many things are out of our
control, there is still much within our span of control that can be and should be focused
on to the maximum extent practical.
AAAE Transportation Security Policy Committee
TSPC provides a summary of the monthly call with TSA and helps ASCs with regulatory
issues.
, Can the ASC be a law enforcement officer or a civilian?
Yes, TSA does not specify who must be ASC.
What was the motive for frequent bombings in the '50s and '60s?
Insurance claims.
Anti-Hijacking Air Transportation Security Act
Implemented screening of carry-on baggage.
Air India Flight 182
June 22, 1985 - exploded off the coast of Ireland. At about the same moment, a bomb
exploded at Narita killing two baggage handlers. Investigators found both bombs were
placed on each aircraft by the same person in Vancouver, Canada.
Pan Am Flight 103
December 21, 1988 - "Lockerbie," a bomb detonated killing 259 people on board and 11
on the ground. Pan Am was found to have not performed positive bag matches and the
bomb was concealed using explosives undetectable at the time.
Shoe Bomber (Richard Reid)
December 22, 2001 - Attempted, unsuccessfully, to blow up an American Airlines flight
from Paris to the U.S. The flight crew and passengers subdued him.
What was the intent of early hijackings in aviation?
To leverage money by using the passengers and crew as hostages and then using the
aircraft to escape to a foreign country.
Why were most early terrorist groups interested in hijacking aircraft?
Obtaining global recognition for a cause, leveraging a country to release political
prisoners, or leveraging a country to take some other action.
Approximately how many hijacking have there been in aviation history?
Over 700.
Manned Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)
Shoulder-launched heat seeking missile.
TSR Part 1542
Federal regulations for airport security.
Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)
Specific individual on an airport's organizational chart responsible for ensuring a
consistent application of aviation security regulations.
Primary point-of-contact for TSA.
"Front Door" of Aviation Security
TSA or the Aircraft Operator is largely responsible for.
"Back Door" of Aviation Security
The ASC is largely responsible for, including the process of vetting employees and
issuing credentials.
How often must the ASC be available to TSA?
24-hours a day, 7-days a week, every day of the year. An "alternate ASC" may be
appointed in the absence of the ASC themself.
Can an individual who passed the AAAE ACE - Security be considered properly trained
to perform the duties of an ASC.
Yes.
"Not On My Watch"
Popular military and law enforcement concept that, while many things are out of our
control, there is still much within our span of control that can be and should be focused
on to the maximum extent practical.
AAAE Transportation Security Policy Committee
TSPC provides a summary of the monthly call with TSA and helps ASCs with regulatory
issues.
, Can the ASC be a law enforcement officer or a civilian?
Yes, TSA does not specify who must be ASC.
What was the motive for frequent bombings in the '50s and '60s?
Insurance claims.
Anti-Hijacking Air Transportation Security Act
Implemented screening of carry-on baggage.
Air India Flight 182
June 22, 1985 - exploded off the coast of Ireland. At about the same moment, a bomb
exploded at Narita killing two baggage handlers. Investigators found both bombs were
placed on each aircraft by the same person in Vancouver, Canada.
Pan Am Flight 103
December 21, 1988 - "Lockerbie," a bomb detonated killing 259 people on board and 11
on the ground. Pan Am was found to have not performed positive bag matches and the
bomb was concealed using explosives undetectable at the time.
Shoe Bomber (Richard Reid)
December 22, 2001 - Attempted, unsuccessfully, to blow up an American Airlines flight
from Paris to the U.S. The flight crew and passengers subdued him.
What was the intent of early hijackings in aviation?
To leverage money by using the passengers and crew as hostages and then using the
aircraft to escape to a foreign country.
Why were most early terrorist groups interested in hijacking aircraft?
Obtaining global recognition for a cause, leveraging a country to release political
prisoners, or leveraging a country to take some other action.
Approximately how many hijacking have there been in aviation history?
Over 700.
Manned Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)
Shoulder-launched heat seeking missile.
