Aircraft ANS >>> defined as a fixed wing aircraft (examples are 747,777,
A320, A380, jet or propeller aircraft) or helicopter.
Air operations Area (AOA) ANS >>> This area includes aircraft movement
areas, aircraft parking areas, aircraft loading ramps, and aircraft safety
areas, and any adjacent areas (such as general aviation areas)
Airport Police ANS >>> Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) officers
working at the airport
Airport Security Manager ANS >>> the airport's primary contact for
security-related activities, communications, training and compliance
with TSA regulations.
Airport Security Program (ASP) ANS >>> an airport operator's security
program required and approved by the TSA. Airports must follow
, approved programs and ensure that security measures outlined in the
program are complied with by all tenants and users of the Airport.
Airfield ANS >>> A part of the AOA, that support aircraft operations, such
as runways and taxiways.
Challenge ANS >>> a demand to produce and display an Airport Security
ID card in accordance with TSA regulations. Personnel with an Airport
Security ID card are required to challenge anyone (see " challenge
procedure") not appropriately displaying an Airport Security ID card in
the restricted areas of the airport.
Challenge Procedure ANS >>> the process by which individual(s) with
unescorted access to the restricted areas of the airport are required to
identify and communicate with, approach, and/or point out to
appropriate authorities, individual(s) or vehicles present in restricted
areas but not displaying airport approved identification.
Escort ANS >>> When an individual that has airport approval to escort
individual(s) or accompany or monitor the activities of individual(s) who
do not have unescorted access to the restricted area.
EWR ANS >>> Newark Liberty International Airport
FAA ANS >>> Federal Aviation Administration that regulates the Aviation
Industry