EXAM 173 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
,Aircraft countermeasures EPO 1: Identify the special aviation
jurisdiction of the US & related authorities
Federal Good Samaritan Act (in scope of employment if taken
action)
ATSA (Aviation & Transportation Security Act)
Protects against liability
-crime of violence
-aircraft piracy
Aircraft countermeasures EPO 2 Identify LEO considerations for
taking action during piracy or COV
FAM presence
Agency policy
Capability/training
Aircraft Countermeasures EPO 2: 4 levels of FAM COV
Level 1: verbal
Level 2: physical
Level 3: Life threatening
Level 4: Breach of flight deck
Aircraft Countermeasures EPO 2: FAM tactical mission
statement
Secure flight deck
,Ensure integrity of aircraft (structure)
Do not allow plane to be used as steerable WMD
Ensure safety of passengers
Aircraft Countermeasures EPO 3 Identify LEO tactical response
to piracy or COV
Initial discrete 360 scans
Deliberate scans
Announcing police, no one move
6 check
3-5 seconds to POD
Aircraft Countermeasures EPO 3: FAM 3 exigent circumstances
Fire
Bang
Boom
Aircraft Countermeasures EPO 4: Identify procedures for
handling IED on board
Least risk bomb location
Flight attendant to handle IED
Plastic, bomb, plastic, wet blankets, luggage
4 rows minimum distance
, Electronic Control Devices EPO 1: Identify tactical
considerations for a back up when using a taser
CID
AFIDS
7 feet distance to 1 foot prongs
ExDS (elevated temp, agitation, respiratory arrest, death)
MANPADS EPO 1: Identify MANPADS features & capabilities
Launch tube (1 use)
Grip stock (reusable)
Battery coolant unit (pressure)
Thermal battery (heat) 30-90 sec, 25 yr lifespan
MANPADS EPO 1: Types of engagements
IR (fire & forget)
Command Line of Sight (guide missile to aircraft)
Laser beam (uses laser to connect with target)
MANPADS EPO 1: Target engagement
13-15 seconds
3.2 miles maximum distance
18000 ft maximum height
2.2-6.6 lbs