FLETC UPTP EXAM #4
a speciial federal criminal jurisdiction exhists concerning SPECIAL AIRCRAFT JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES
crimes commited on board an aircraft in flight, which is
defined as "the moment all external doors are closed
following boarding, through the moment all external doors
are closed following boarding, through the moment when
one external door is opened to allow passengers to leave
the aircraft".
this jurisdiction is reffered to as the _______ _______
_______ __ ___ ______ ________.
what is the federal Good Samaritan act ? a federal LEO will be considered in the scope of their employment if they take
reasonable action, including the use of force.
what 3 actions make a LEO within the scope of the good 1. protect individual from crime occurring in their presence
samaritan act ?
2. provide assistance when they believe an individual has suffered, or is threatened
with bodily harm
3. prevent escape of an individual they believed to have commited a crime of
violence in their presence (DOES NOT INCLUDE DEADLY FORCE).
the ______ ______ ______ creates a remedy to the scope GOOD SAMARITAN ACT
of employment issue, but does not provide immunity.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
there is no specific federal grant of authority to state, local,
tribal, or territorial law enforcment officers to take action or
make arrests on an aircraft in flight.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
under (ATSA) aviation transportation security act there is
specific limitation on liability to anyone including an armed
LEO who attempts to thwart an act of aircraft piracy or acts
of criminal violence aboard an aircraft in flight.
CRIME OF VIOLENCE = an offense that has an element of physical force in use against an individual or
property of another, or any other offense that is a felony that involves substantial
risk that physical force against a person or property of another may be used in the
course of commiting the offense
AIRCRAFT PIRACY = a person who takes over control of an aircraft by force, violence, or intimidation, with
lawful intent while in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the USA or could/would be in
the jurisdiction of the USA.
roles and authorities of the pilot in command (PIC) ? - has the duty to protect the passengers, crew, & aircraft as the in flight coordinator
(like a captain of a ship, pilots can have passengers detained)
- has the authority to determine hazards to flight safety
- have the authority to make decisions concerning emergency landing procedures,
diversion locations, and safety operation of aircraft.
role and authorities of crewmembers on a flight ? - fall under the captains authority
-handle most non life threatening incedents, LEO's should allow them to do their
business unless requested for help
-may routinely assist LEO's attempting to handle an incident, but may also be told
by captain not to take part in LEO action.
, FLETC UPTP EXAM #4
FAMS role on a flight ? - exclusive responsibility to direct law enforcment activity within the special aircraft
jurisdiction to ensure passenger & crew safety
- there authority coexhists alongside the pilot (independent of the pilot and vested in
the FAM's by the government
- will make every reasonable effort to coordinate with the pilot and should leave
decisions about navigation and safety on the aircraft to the pilot.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
FAM's are not considered part of the aircraft crew, but are
passengers who have independent authority as federal
LEO's.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
FFDO (federal flight deck officer) are authorized to use
force to defend the flight deck against any hostile attempt
to take control of an aircraft.
important notes to note about federal flight deck officers ? - must submit their credentials to inspection when asked by TSA employees or
LEO's.
- they are LEO's for defending flight deck of an aircraft from piracy ONLY.
- only allowed to carry their firearm in the flight pit, not anywhere else.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
LEO's on board commercial aircraft are required to know
the identity and seat location of all other armed personnel
on board (including federal flight deck officers (even if
"dead heading")
factors which give LEO's a decision to respond to air FAM presance
piracy or a violent crime on board an aircraft ?
agency policy/procedures
jurisdiction
LEO training/capability
legal authority
the _____ _____ is trained to handle most non life CABIN CREW
threatening incidents. allow them to do so unless they
request assistance.
if the cabin crew requests law enforcment assistance, the reasonable suspicion
LEO must still excercise good judgment and decision
making such as what 3 things ? probable cause
totality of the circumstances
a ______ is an action intended to deceive someone; a RUSE
trick.
_______ ________ is inconspicuous movement of a LEO COVERT DEPLOYMENT
to the forward area of the aircraft to establish a POD, this
includes a 360 degrees security, with NO verbal
identification or deliberate scans.
, FLETC UPTP EXAM #4
Air craft COMMON STRATEGY THREAT LEVELS : level 1 = VERBAL
DISRUPTIVE, SUSPICIOUS, THREATENING BEHAVIOR (cabin crew will resolve
this, if still on ground pilot may remove passenger)
level 2 = PHYSICHAL
KICKING, PUSHING, HITTING, GROPING, GRABBING, DAMAGING PROPERTY
(cabin crew will attempt to handle this, passengers may assist if requested, if
aircraft on ground passengers will be removed)
level 3 = IMMINENT THREAT OF SERIOUS BODILY HARM/INJURY
terrorist threat, hijacking, display of weapon, bomb threat, explosive
device/explosion
(cabin crew will summon the FAM or LEO on board, emergency will be declared and
landing at nearest suitable airport
level 4 = ATTACK ON FLIGHT DECK
(during this type of incident safety of passengers, crew, and people on ground are
threatened, all available resources will assist and emergency will be declared and
landing at nearest suitable airport)
what's the aircraft counter measures tactical mission 1. ensure the SECURITY of the FLIGHT DECK
statement ? 2. ensure the INTEGRITY OF THE AIRCRAFT.
3. do not allow the aircraft to be used as a STEERABLE WEAPON OF MASS
DESTRUCTION.
what are the the aircraft counter measures tactical 1. UNDERSTAND THE MISSION
principles ? (4) (UAUK) 2. ACT DECISIVELY
3. UTILIZE SPEED, SURPRISE, AND USE OF FORCE
4. KEEP IT SIMPLE
3 MAIN LEO CONSIDERATIONS for taking action on an decision to respond
aircraft for air piracy/criminal act ? covert deployment
threat level (common strategy)
what are the tactical responses when there are no FAMS identify the threat/remove seat belt
on board for ACTIONS IN THE SEAT ? blend in (hands up in non threatening manner)
discreet scan
(8 step process) engage threat
deliberate scan
verbal identification ("police, do not move")
aisle security scan ("6 check")
move in span of 3-5 seconds
1. 1. DISCREET SCANS, DISCREET SCAN
_____ ________ occur before a LEO responds to a 2. DELIBERATE SCANS
percieved threat, the intent of a ________ __________ is
to increase cabin awareness and identify additional threats
without drawing attention to their presance.
2.
_______ ______ occur after a LEO has engaged a threat
or drawn their firearm before the aisle security scan and
commencement of a tactic
when possible draw the firearm discreetly a d engage the TACTICAL PATIENCE
threat, this is called employing ______ ______ .
firearms considerations when on board an airplane ? ATTEMPT TO BLEND IN (with other passengers prior to drawing the firearm on a
plane. avoid behaviors which may telegraph intentions. The LEO should discreetly
scan passengers in their immediate vicinity prior to drawing their weapon)
consider the DOMINANT HAND, & SEAT LOCATION
choose the APPROPRIATE TIME TO DRAW (location of the threat, their
actions/demands)
BE PREPARED FOR PANIC (from passengers when they see LEO with firearm)
, FLETC UPTP EXAM #4
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
on an aircraft unless engaging a threat the LEO should
keep the weapon in the CLOSE QUARTER position.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
verbal identification occurs at the same time deliberate
scans are being conducted ("police, do not move")
a _____ is a 360 degree visual check to provide SCAN
information on the current state of the aircraft and identify
additional threats.
a __ _____ is a visual inspection to the rear, before & 6 CHECK
during a LEO movement from the seat to detect possible
threats.
establishing the _______ & securing the ______ _____ POD (POSITION OF DOMINANCE)
are the primary tactical objectives in the event of an act of
air piracy or crime of violence. FLIGHT DECK
the ____ is the forward most section of the cabin, and POD (POSITION OF DOMINANCE)
securing it provides the greatest amount of security and
control. this position provides a location from which the
LEO can consolidate and organize their activities after
gaining control of an aircraft.
the ______ increases the probability that the LEO's use of
a firearm will be directed toward the rear of the aircraft, this
also channels potential threats into a single/linear area
("stacking threats"), and maximizes oppurtunity for control.
when moving into the position of dominance on an aircraft - move as fast as possible, while maintaining ability to scan/engage potential threats
........
- do NOT move passed danger areas without clearing them (galleys, lavatories,
reverse sides of bulkheads)
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
for all its advantages, the POD offers no cover or
concealment
what is the term called when a LEO requests passengers position of disadvantage
to interlace their fingers and turn away from the aisle ?
some other steps LEO must do upon getting into the - notify the flight deck an incident has occured and law enforcment has it under
position of dominance on an aircraft ? control
- an emergency landing can be executed anywhere in the USA within 20 minutes for
domestic flights.
assest LEO can use to "harden" the position of dominance THE CABIN CREW
on an aircraft ?
DRINK CARTS (placed in aisle)
a ___ can be used if the POD can not be reached in 3-5 POA (position of advantage)
seconds, this provides temporary tactical advantage in a
position other than the POD. POA (position of advantage)
a ___ provides a 180 degrees of security . POA (position of advantage)
a ___ can be used as a temporary position while moving to
the POD, or can be used to adress an immediate threat.
a speciial federal criminal jurisdiction exhists concerning SPECIAL AIRCRAFT JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES
crimes commited on board an aircraft in flight, which is
defined as "the moment all external doors are closed
following boarding, through the moment all external doors
are closed following boarding, through the moment when
one external door is opened to allow passengers to leave
the aircraft".
this jurisdiction is reffered to as the _______ _______
_______ __ ___ ______ ________.
what is the federal Good Samaritan act ? a federal LEO will be considered in the scope of their employment if they take
reasonable action, including the use of force.
what 3 actions make a LEO within the scope of the good 1. protect individual from crime occurring in their presence
samaritan act ?
2. provide assistance when they believe an individual has suffered, or is threatened
with bodily harm
3. prevent escape of an individual they believed to have commited a crime of
violence in their presence (DOES NOT INCLUDE DEADLY FORCE).
the ______ ______ ______ creates a remedy to the scope GOOD SAMARITAN ACT
of employment issue, but does not provide immunity.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
there is no specific federal grant of authority to state, local,
tribal, or territorial law enforcment officers to take action or
make arrests on an aircraft in flight.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
under (ATSA) aviation transportation security act there is
specific limitation on liability to anyone including an armed
LEO who attempts to thwart an act of aircraft piracy or acts
of criminal violence aboard an aircraft in flight.
CRIME OF VIOLENCE = an offense that has an element of physical force in use against an individual or
property of another, or any other offense that is a felony that involves substantial
risk that physical force against a person or property of another may be used in the
course of commiting the offense
AIRCRAFT PIRACY = a person who takes over control of an aircraft by force, violence, or intimidation, with
lawful intent while in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the USA or could/would be in
the jurisdiction of the USA.
roles and authorities of the pilot in command (PIC) ? - has the duty to protect the passengers, crew, & aircraft as the in flight coordinator
(like a captain of a ship, pilots can have passengers detained)
- has the authority to determine hazards to flight safety
- have the authority to make decisions concerning emergency landing procedures,
diversion locations, and safety operation of aircraft.
role and authorities of crewmembers on a flight ? - fall under the captains authority
-handle most non life threatening incedents, LEO's should allow them to do their
business unless requested for help
-may routinely assist LEO's attempting to handle an incident, but may also be told
by captain not to take part in LEO action.
, FLETC UPTP EXAM #4
FAMS role on a flight ? - exclusive responsibility to direct law enforcment activity within the special aircraft
jurisdiction to ensure passenger & crew safety
- there authority coexhists alongside the pilot (independent of the pilot and vested in
the FAM's by the government
- will make every reasonable effort to coordinate with the pilot and should leave
decisions about navigation and safety on the aircraft to the pilot.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
FAM's are not considered part of the aircraft crew, but are
passengers who have independent authority as federal
LEO's.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
FFDO (federal flight deck officer) are authorized to use
force to defend the flight deck against any hostile attempt
to take control of an aircraft.
important notes to note about federal flight deck officers ? - must submit their credentials to inspection when asked by TSA employees or
LEO's.
- they are LEO's for defending flight deck of an aircraft from piracy ONLY.
- only allowed to carry their firearm in the flight pit, not anywhere else.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
LEO's on board commercial aircraft are required to know
the identity and seat location of all other armed personnel
on board (including federal flight deck officers (even if
"dead heading")
factors which give LEO's a decision to respond to air FAM presance
piracy or a violent crime on board an aircraft ?
agency policy/procedures
jurisdiction
LEO training/capability
legal authority
the _____ _____ is trained to handle most non life CABIN CREW
threatening incidents. allow them to do so unless they
request assistance.
if the cabin crew requests law enforcment assistance, the reasonable suspicion
LEO must still excercise good judgment and decision
making such as what 3 things ? probable cause
totality of the circumstances
a ______ is an action intended to deceive someone; a RUSE
trick.
_______ ________ is inconspicuous movement of a LEO COVERT DEPLOYMENT
to the forward area of the aircraft to establish a POD, this
includes a 360 degrees security, with NO verbal
identification or deliberate scans.
, FLETC UPTP EXAM #4
Air craft COMMON STRATEGY THREAT LEVELS : level 1 = VERBAL
DISRUPTIVE, SUSPICIOUS, THREATENING BEHAVIOR (cabin crew will resolve
this, if still on ground pilot may remove passenger)
level 2 = PHYSICHAL
KICKING, PUSHING, HITTING, GROPING, GRABBING, DAMAGING PROPERTY
(cabin crew will attempt to handle this, passengers may assist if requested, if
aircraft on ground passengers will be removed)
level 3 = IMMINENT THREAT OF SERIOUS BODILY HARM/INJURY
terrorist threat, hijacking, display of weapon, bomb threat, explosive
device/explosion
(cabin crew will summon the FAM or LEO on board, emergency will be declared and
landing at nearest suitable airport
level 4 = ATTACK ON FLIGHT DECK
(during this type of incident safety of passengers, crew, and people on ground are
threatened, all available resources will assist and emergency will be declared and
landing at nearest suitable airport)
what's the aircraft counter measures tactical mission 1. ensure the SECURITY of the FLIGHT DECK
statement ? 2. ensure the INTEGRITY OF THE AIRCRAFT.
3. do not allow the aircraft to be used as a STEERABLE WEAPON OF MASS
DESTRUCTION.
what are the the aircraft counter measures tactical 1. UNDERSTAND THE MISSION
principles ? (4) (UAUK) 2. ACT DECISIVELY
3. UTILIZE SPEED, SURPRISE, AND USE OF FORCE
4. KEEP IT SIMPLE
3 MAIN LEO CONSIDERATIONS for taking action on an decision to respond
aircraft for air piracy/criminal act ? covert deployment
threat level (common strategy)
what are the tactical responses when there are no FAMS identify the threat/remove seat belt
on board for ACTIONS IN THE SEAT ? blend in (hands up in non threatening manner)
discreet scan
(8 step process) engage threat
deliberate scan
verbal identification ("police, do not move")
aisle security scan ("6 check")
move in span of 3-5 seconds
1. 1. DISCREET SCANS, DISCREET SCAN
_____ ________ occur before a LEO responds to a 2. DELIBERATE SCANS
percieved threat, the intent of a ________ __________ is
to increase cabin awareness and identify additional threats
without drawing attention to their presance.
2.
_______ ______ occur after a LEO has engaged a threat
or drawn their firearm before the aisle security scan and
commencement of a tactic
when possible draw the firearm discreetly a d engage the TACTICAL PATIENCE
threat, this is called employing ______ ______ .
firearms considerations when on board an airplane ? ATTEMPT TO BLEND IN (with other passengers prior to drawing the firearm on a
plane. avoid behaviors which may telegraph intentions. The LEO should discreetly
scan passengers in their immediate vicinity prior to drawing their weapon)
consider the DOMINANT HAND, & SEAT LOCATION
choose the APPROPRIATE TIME TO DRAW (location of the threat, their
actions/demands)
BE PREPARED FOR PANIC (from passengers when they see LEO with firearm)
, FLETC UPTP EXAM #4
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
on an aircraft unless engaging a threat the LEO should
keep the weapon in the CLOSE QUARTER position.
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
verbal identification occurs at the same time deliberate
scans are being conducted ("police, do not move")
a _____ is a 360 degree visual check to provide SCAN
information on the current state of the aircraft and identify
additional threats.
a __ _____ is a visual inspection to the rear, before & 6 CHECK
during a LEO movement from the seat to detect possible
threats.
establishing the _______ & securing the ______ _____ POD (POSITION OF DOMINANCE)
are the primary tactical objectives in the event of an act of
air piracy or crime of violence. FLIGHT DECK
the ____ is the forward most section of the cabin, and POD (POSITION OF DOMINANCE)
securing it provides the greatest amount of security and
control. this position provides a location from which the
LEO can consolidate and organize their activities after
gaining control of an aircraft.
the ______ increases the probability that the LEO's use of
a firearm will be directed toward the rear of the aircraft, this
also channels potential threats into a single/linear area
("stacking threats"), and maximizes oppurtunity for control.
when moving into the position of dominance on an aircraft - move as fast as possible, while maintaining ability to scan/engage potential threats
........
- do NOT move passed danger areas without clearing them (galleys, lavatories,
reverse sides of bulkheads)
(TRUE/FALSE) TRUE
for all its advantages, the POD offers no cover or
concealment
what is the term called when a LEO requests passengers position of disadvantage
to interlace their fingers and turn away from the aisle ?
some other steps LEO must do upon getting into the - notify the flight deck an incident has occured and law enforcment has it under
position of dominance on an aircraft ? control
- an emergency landing can be executed anywhere in the USA within 20 minutes for
domestic flights.
assest LEO can use to "harden" the position of dominance THE CABIN CREW
on an aircraft ?
DRINK CARTS (placed in aisle)
a ___ can be used if the POD can not be reached in 3-5 POA (position of advantage)
seconds, this provides temporary tactical advantage in a
position other than the POD. POA (position of advantage)
a ___ provides a 180 degrees of security . POA (position of advantage)
a ___ can be used as a temporary position while moving to
the POD, or can be used to adress an immediate threat.
