FLETC 2 Review – Complete Exam Prep & Verified Question Bank
(Latest 2025/2026)
Identify the regulations and procedures pertaining to law enforcement officers flying
armed. - correct answer-federal LE, be sworn and commissioned to enforce statues
-authorized to have a weapon
-completed TSA training course
-having the need to have a weapon accessible
Identify the proper procedures for armed law enforcement officers in the airport and
onboard the aircraft. - correct answer-must check in at airline ticket counter, and obtain
the aircraft required paperwork for flying armed.
-airport screening and checkpoint procedures
- sign in log book, present credentials/badge, etc.
-conceal items that would have been prohibited by TSA during the course of normal
passenger screening to keep from drawing attention to LEO
-must identify themselves to gate agent by presenting credentials, and ask agent if there
are any other armed LEOS, and notify for possible update
-check in procedures onboard the aircraft
-LEO most present Notice of LEO flying armed to flight crew members immediately
-asked to identify themselves to the Pilot in Command
-know location of other LEOs and Air Marshals onboard to avoid "blue on blue"- before
the aircraft doors are closed
Identify the duties and responsibilities of the Pilot in Command (PIC) - correct answer-
duty to protect passengers, crew, and aircraft. Authority to make decisions concerning
emergency landing procedures, emergency diversion locations and to make decisions
dealing with the safe operation of the aircraft.
-can refuse to allow an armed LEO to board the aircraft for safety reasons
-cannot retain a LEOs weapon during the flight
Identify the duties and responsibilities of the Federal Air Marshal (FAM) - correct
answer-Exclusive responsibility to direct law enforcement activity on an aircraft in-flight
to ensure passenger and crew safety.
- team may direct other armed LEOs onboard and assist with handling an incident
onboard in-flight
-Mission is to detect, deter, and defeat hostile acts against US civil aviation
-Operate in discreet manner onboard aircraft
-Authority co-exists with PIC
Identify the duties and responsibilities of the Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDOs) -
correct answer-Pilots who volunteer under the program are screened, selected and
required to complete TSA training program.
Identify the duties and responsibilities of the crewmembers - correct answer--Fall under
authority of PIC
, -Trained to handle most emergencies to include disruptive passengers, medical
emergencies, and other in-flight situations
-May request LEO assistance if unable to control a particular situation.
Authorized to carry a firearm, use force, including deadly force, to protect the integrity of
the flight deck.
Identify LEO considerations for taking action during an act of air piracy or a crime of
violence on board a commercial aircraft in flight. - correct answer- FAM presence
- respective agency policy & procedures
- jurisdiction
- individual LEO capability and training
-legal authority
LEOs must exercise_______prior to taking any action - correct answersound judgement
LEOs are required to identify what? - correct answerSeat location of all other armed
personnel on board to avoid "dead-heading"
Non-life threatening incidents are handled by whom? - correct answerCabin Crew
members
transport of prisoners under the escort - correct answer1. the carriage of prisoners
under Voluntary Protective Escort
2. Non-violent detainees under ICE, ERO
3. individuals traveling w/ prisoner, such as the family of a deportee, who is under
armed escort
How many high-risk prisoners can be on the aircraft at a time? - correct answerone
how many LEOs for a high risk prisoner - correct answer2 Leo's min
how many LEOs for a low risk prisoner - correct answermin of one LEO
armed LEO's must - correct answer1. notify aircraft ops at least 24 hours prior to
departure
2.identify identity of prisoner
. level of risk the prisoner represents (high or low)
on a flight that is 4 hours or more, with one prisoner how many LEO's - correct
answermin of one LEO on a flight w that timeframe
on a flight that is over 4 hours with one prisoner, how many LEOs - correct answermin
of two LEO on a flight w that timeframe
When transporting: - correct answer-arrive at check-in counter at least one hour before
departure
(Latest 2025/2026)
Identify the regulations and procedures pertaining to law enforcement officers flying
armed. - correct answer-federal LE, be sworn and commissioned to enforce statues
-authorized to have a weapon
-completed TSA training course
-having the need to have a weapon accessible
Identify the proper procedures for armed law enforcement officers in the airport and
onboard the aircraft. - correct answer-must check in at airline ticket counter, and obtain
the aircraft required paperwork for flying armed.
-airport screening and checkpoint procedures
- sign in log book, present credentials/badge, etc.
-conceal items that would have been prohibited by TSA during the course of normal
passenger screening to keep from drawing attention to LEO
-must identify themselves to gate agent by presenting credentials, and ask agent if there
are any other armed LEOS, and notify for possible update
-check in procedures onboard the aircraft
-LEO most present Notice of LEO flying armed to flight crew members immediately
-asked to identify themselves to the Pilot in Command
-know location of other LEOs and Air Marshals onboard to avoid "blue on blue"- before
the aircraft doors are closed
Identify the duties and responsibilities of the Pilot in Command (PIC) - correct answer-
duty to protect passengers, crew, and aircraft. Authority to make decisions concerning
emergency landing procedures, emergency diversion locations and to make decisions
dealing with the safe operation of the aircraft.
-can refuse to allow an armed LEO to board the aircraft for safety reasons
-cannot retain a LEOs weapon during the flight
Identify the duties and responsibilities of the Federal Air Marshal (FAM) - correct
answer-Exclusive responsibility to direct law enforcement activity on an aircraft in-flight
to ensure passenger and crew safety.
- team may direct other armed LEOs onboard and assist with handling an incident
onboard in-flight
-Mission is to detect, deter, and defeat hostile acts against US civil aviation
-Operate in discreet manner onboard aircraft
-Authority co-exists with PIC
Identify the duties and responsibilities of the Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDOs) -
correct answer-Pilots who volunteer under the program are screened, selected and
required to complete TSA training program.
Identify the duties and responsibilities of the crewmembers - correct answer--Fall under
authority of PIC
, -Trained to handle most emergencies to include disruptive passengers, medical
emergencies, and other in-flight situations
-May request LEO assistance if unable to control a particular situation.
Authorized to carry a firearm, use force, including deadly force, to protect the integrity of
the flight deck.
Identify LEO considerations for taking action during an act of air piracy or a crime of
violence on board a commercial aircraft in flight. - correct answer- FAM presence
- respective agency policy & procedures
- jurisdiction
- individual LEO capability and training
-legal authority
LEOs must exercise_______prior to taking any action - correct answersound judgement
LEOs are required to identify what? - correct answerSeat location of all other armed
personnel on board to avoid "dead-heading"
Non-life threatening incidents are handled by whom? - correct answerCabin Crew
members
transport of prisoners under the escort - correct answer1. the carriage of prisoners
under Voluntary Protective Escort
2. Non-violent detainees under ICE, ERO
3. individuals traveling w/ prisoner, such as the family of a deportee, who is under
armed escort
How many high-risk prisoners can be on the aircraft at a time? - correct answerone
how many LEOs for a high risk prisoner - correct answer2 Leo's min
how many LEOs for a low risk prisoner - correct answermin of one LEO
armed LEO's must - correct answer1. notify aircraft ops at least 24 hours prior to
departure
2.identify identity of prisoner
. level of risk the prisoner represents (high or low)
on a flight that is 4 hours or more, with one prisoner how many LEO's - correct
answermin of one LEO on a flight w that timeframe
on a flight that is over 4 hours with one prisoner, how many LEOs - correct answermin
of two LEO on a flight w that timeframe
When transporting: - correct answer-arrive at check-in counter at least one hour before
departure
