Security Training Manual 08-12-2008
Security Training Manual 08-12-2008
Security Training Manual 08-12-2008
Training Manual
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Volume 7
Table of Contents
Volume 7
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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G. NORAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 6
H. Basic Self Defense Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 6
I. Law Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 7
J. Foreign Rules - Regional Domestic Airline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 8
K. Federal Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 9
Appendix 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 1
Section 1. Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 1
A. At the Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 1
B. During Taxi Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 2
C. During Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 3
Section 2. Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 4
A. At the Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 4
B. During Taxi Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 4
C. During Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 5
Section 3. Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 6
A. At the Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 6
B. During Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 6
C. During Flight (MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 7
Section 4. Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 8
A. At the Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 8
B. During Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 8
C. During Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 9
Section 5. Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 10
A. During Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 10
B. During Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 11
C. After Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 12
D. During Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 1- 13
Appendix 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 2- 1
Section 1. Required Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 2- 1
Section 2. Class Participation:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 2- 1
Appendix 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 3- 1
Section 1. (NORAD) INTERCEPT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 3- 1
Appendix 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 4- 1
Section 1. BST Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APX 4- 2
Introduction
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Introduction
Introduction
Volume 7
Chapter 1
Training Instructor Outline
E. Psychology of Terrorists
How to cope with terrorist behavior and passenger responses:
1. Recognition of hijackers/terrorists traits
a. Intelligence indicates that determined terrorist groups are operating in almost
every continent, with no single purpose or common physical characteristics.
b. May not subject a person in air transportation to discrimination on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex or ancestry.
c. Universally accepted psychological profile of a terrorist does not currently exist,
certain behavioral patterns stand out.
1) Any passenger who is unduly nervous, or the opposite, sullen and distant,
should arouse the crew's suspicion.
2) Any passenger with an unusual interest in the flight deck, the flight crew, or
the cabin crew, should arouse suspicion.
3) History has shown that during the first 45 minutes and the last 45 minutes of
the flight is when a hijack attempt is most likely.
2. Psychology of passenger response during various security threat situations
a. Intimidation is a primary tool of the terrorist in causing submissive and
compliant behavior by crew and passengers.
b. Alternately intimidating and reassuring a victim, a terrorist can cause the Stock-
holm Syndrome to occur.
1) Stockholm Syndrome - the victim actually sympathizes with the terrorist.
2) Expect it in a hijack or other terrorist action, and resist it when they see it in
effect.
3) It generally takes quite some time to develop, and is most likely to occur
during an extended standoff situation.
c. Intimidation and the Stockholm Syndrome do not change the underlying math
- crew and passengers will usually outnumber any hijack team by a great
margin.
d. Strength in numbers, favoring the crew and passengers so long as they are not
paralyzed by intimidation or subverted by the Stockholm Syndrome.
e. Able Bodied Passengers - ABPs
1) ABPs may overreact or their adrenaline could cause them to become overly
aggressive.
2) Crewmembers should direct and control the actions of the ABPs to the best
of their abilities.
3) Use firm commands to elicit help from the ABPs, and to direct their actions.
2. Crewmember Tactics
a. Response to Bomb Threats (GOM - Chapter 12, Section 4)
1) General
2) Type of threats
3) Receipt of a bomb threat
4) Device found
5) Least Risk Bomb Location
6) Bomb threat procedures
7) Bombs; when to leave them alone, and when to move them
a) On the ground, in all cases, leave it alone. Do not attempt to move it
b) In the air consider the least risk bomb location
c) Movement to the LRB location is contingent upon discussion with the FAA
explosive specialist and physical properties of the bomb
8) Trapping the perpetrator
b. Response to Hijacking (GOM - Chapter 12, Section 5)
1) General/Background
2) Guidelines to a hijacking
a) Judgment is key
b) Be suspicious about any passenger disturbance
c) Know where the helpers are in the cabin
d) Determine the threat level of any passenger disturbance; follow guidance
listed in GOM
3) Elements of security policy
a) Crew coordination and communication
b) “Lockdown" procedures
4) Appropriate responses to defend against hijacking
5) Personal Weapons/FFDO
c. Flight deck crews must not lose focus of their main goals
1) Keep intruder out of Flight Deck
2) Communicate to Ground Agencies
3) Maintain control
H. NORAD
North American Aerospace Defense Command's policy and interception procedures for
suspected hijacking. See Appendix 3 for information.
J. Access to Aircraft
1. Aircraft Protection
a. Attended
1) Positive ID match with those on board
2) Attention to what a person is doing and where they are
3) If possible try to remember how the cabin looked before their entry
4) Be alert for any suspicious behavior
b. Unattended
1) Doors should be closed
2) Steps should be removed if so positioned
c. Aircraft Security Searches
1) Normal routine - Seat cushions, overhead, under-seat, valet, etc.
2) Never underestimate the importance
d. Knowledge of screening and protection of aircraft supplies (persons, vehicles,
items)
2. TSA screening
a. Mission is to protect the Nation's transportation systems to ensure the freedom
of movement for people and commerce.
b. Multi-layered system of security that presents multiple obstacles to deter a
would-be hijacker or team of hijackers.
c. Methods
1) Collection and dissemination of intelligence information relating to aviation
security.
2) Centralized coordination on the ground of security elements by Federal
Security Directors (FSD) at commercial airports.
3) Passenger pre-screening and risk analysis
4) Screening of passengers and carry-on baggage at screening checkpoints
5) Checked baggage screening at airports
6) Enforcing compliance with security related laws and regulations
K. Sterile Area
1. Automated Passenger Screening Process (Background)
a. In place since the early 1980's
b. Appeared to do an ample job for the most part
c. Some carriers hired their own personnel
d. Early on Company employees with ID could by-pass the process
2. Security Checkpoint enhancements
a. Increased training/awareness
b. More detailed inspections
c. Bomb detection equipment
d. Consideration of personnel being Federal workers
3. Baggage Restrictions
a. One carry-on and one personal/convenience item (laptop, purse, etc.)
b. Refusal of seemingly normal household items
4. Ground procedures (i.e. crew ID, crew bags, attended/unattended aircraft,
uniforms, screening)
5. Flight procedures (i.e. crewmember communications/coordination)
6. Awareness of the possibility of infiltration into the air carrier system by terrorists
(through legal or illegal means)
7. Airport Operations Area Protection
a. AOA Access Screening
1) Checkpoints incorporated
2) All vehicles searched extensively
b. Barriers (e.g. perimeter/gates)
1) Concrete barriers placed at parking lots near airports
2) No Parking within 300 ft of airport building
c. Ramp/cargo area
d. ID system - Picture ID required
e. Challenge procedures
8. Basic Self Defense Exercises - See Appendix 4 for information
L. Law Enforcement
1. Federal Air Marshal Service (FAM)
a. FAM mission is to promote confidence in our Nation's civil aviation system
through the effective deployment of FAMs to detect, deter, and defeat hostile
acts targeting U.S. air carriers, airports, passengers, and crews.
b. Carefully selected and rigorously trained professional federal law enforcement
officers.
c. Well versed in appropriate law enforcement response in an aircraft environ-
ment; FAMs are deployed in teams, domestically and internationally.
d. Discretely board the aircraft, but will always identify themselves to the crew.
e. Once passengers are boarded, FAMs blend in with the rest of the passengers;
FAM policy requires that flight attendants treat them like any other passenger.
f. FAMs generally will take no action unless the offense involves
1) Acts of terrorism
2) Crimes of violence (including assault, sexual abuse, murder or attempted
murder)
3) Interference with the flight crew that rises to the level of violence
4) Threats to the flight deck, the integrity of the aircraft, or the safety of the
passengers or crew
5) A request from the captain
g. Incidents where FAMs have deployed, the crew should make an announce-
ment to the passengers identifying the FAMs as law enforcement officers.
2. Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (FFDO) GOM Ch 12, Sec 5
a. Company Policy
1) Captain is the PIC and the ISC
2) First Officer is the SIC
3) FFDO may only override the chain of command only in a situation as defined
by company SOP.
b. Definitions
c. Mission of the FFDO
1) Threat levels 1-3: The PIC is responsible to decide on the most appropriate
response to the threat.
2) Threat level 4: The FFDO may use force against an individual who has
accomplished or is attempting a hostile breach of the flight deck.
M. Foreign Rules
Regional Domestic Airline. This category does not apply to our operations.
N. Federal Regulations
1. CFR 49 Part 1544 - Aircraft Operator Security
a. Passenger Screening
1) Sterile area
2) Individuals and accessible property
b. Use of explosives detection systems
c. Law enforcement personnel
1) Carriage of accessible weapons
2) Carriage of prisoners under the control of armed law enforcement officers
3) Transportation of Federal Air Marshals
d. Flight deck privileges
2. CFR 49 Part 1520 - Four Areas for the Protection of Sensitive Security Information
a. Applicability and Definitions.
1) Governs the release by the Transportation Security Administration of
records and information that has been obtained and developed for security.
2) Also any other person or agency utilizing sensitive information is included.
b. Records and information withheld by the Department of Transportation.
1) Not withstanding the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) or other
laws, the records and information described in 1520.7 (Records and Infor-
mation Protected by Others) are not available for public inspection.
2) Copying or any other release to the public is prohibited.
c. Records and Information Protected by Others.
1) All individuals must protect and restrict sensitive information disclosure
2) The following list of individuals are responsible for such actions.
a) Each person employed by the airline.
b) Each airport operator.
c) Each aircraft operator.
d) Each foreign air carrier.
e) Each person receiving information from the Department of Transportation.
f) Each person for which a vulnerability assessment has not been autho-
rized.
Chapter 2
Recurrent Training and Instructor Outline
E. Psychology of Terrorists
How to cope with terrorist behavior and passenger responses:
1. Recognition of hijackers/terrorists traits
a. Intelligence indicates that determined terrorist groups are operating in almost
every continent, with no single purpose or common physical characteristics.
b. May not subject a person in air transportation to discrimination on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex or ancestry.
c. Universally accepted psychological profile of a terrorist does not currently exist,
certain behavioral patterns stand out.
1) Any passenger who is unduly nervous, or the opposite, sullen and distant,
should arouse the crew's suspicion.
2) Any passenger with an unusual interest in the flight deck, the flight crew, or
the cabin crew, should arouse suspicion.
3) History has shown that during the first 45 minutes and the last 45 minutes of
the flight is when a hijacking attempt is most likely.
2. Psychology of passenger response during various security threat situations
a. Intimidation is a primary tool of the terrorist in causing submissive and
compliant behavior by crew and passengers.
b. Alternately intimidating and reassuring a victim, a terrorist can cause the Stock-
holm Syndrome to occur.
1) Stockholm Syndrome - the victim actually sympathizes with the terrorist.
2) Expect it in a hijack or other terrorist action, and resist it when they see it in
effect.
3) Generally it takes quite some time to develop, and is most likely to occur
during an extended standoff situation.
c. Intimidation and the Stockholm Syndrome do not change the underlying math
- crew and passengers will usually outnumber any hijack team by a great
margin.
d. Strength in numbers, favoring the crew and passengers so long as they are not
paralyzed by intimidation or subverted by the Stockholm Syndrome.
G. NORAD
North American Aerospace Defense Command's policy and interception procedures for
suspected hijacking. See Appendix 3 for information.
I. Law Enforcement
1. Federal Air Marshal Service (FAM)
a. FAM mission is to promote confidence in our Nation's civil aviation system
through the effective deployment of FAMs to detect, deter, and defeat hostile
acts targeting U.S. air carriers, airports, passengers, and crews.
b. Carefully selected and rigorously trained professional federal law enforcement
officers.
c. Well versed in appropriate law enforcement response in an aircraft environ-
ment; FAMs are deployed in teams, domestically and internationally.
d. Discretely board the aircraft, but will always identify themselves to the crew.
e. Once passengers are boarded, FAMs blend in with the rest of the passengers;
FAM policy requires that flight attendants treat them like any other passenger.
f. FAMs generally will take no action unless the offense involves
1) Acts of terrorism
2) Crimes of violence (including assault, sexual abuse, murder or attempted
murder)
3) Interference with the flight crew that rises to the level of violence
4) Threats to the flight deck, the integrity of the aircraft, or the safety of the
passengers or crew
5) A request from the captain
g. Incidents where FAMs have deployed, the crew should make an announce-
ment to the passengers identifying the FAMs as law enforcement officers.
2. Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (FFDO) GOM Ch 12, Sec 5
a. Company Policy
1) Captain is the PIC and the ISC
2) First Officer is the SIC
3) FFDO may only override the chain of command only in a situation as defined
by company SOP
b. Definitions
c. Mission of the FFDO
1) Threat levels 1-3: The PIC is responsible to decide on the most appropriate
response to the threat.
2) Threat level 4: The FFDO may use force against an individual who has
accomplished or is attempting a hostile breach of the flight deck.
K. Federal Regulations
1. CFR 49 Part 1544 - Aircraft Operator Security
a. Passenger Screening
1) Sterile area
2) Individuals and accessible property
b. Use of explosives detection systems
c. Law enforcement personnel
1) Carriage of accessible weapons
2) Carriage of prisoners under the control of armed law enforcement officers
3) Transportation of Federal Air Marshals
d. Flight deck privileges
2. CFR 49 Part 1520 - Protection of Sensitive Security Information
a. Applicability and Definitions
1) Governs the release (by the Transportation Security Administration and by
other persons) of records and information that has been obtained or devel-
oped during security.
b. Records and information withheld by the Department of Transportation
1) Notwithstanding the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) or other
laws, the records and information described in 1520.7 (Records and Infor-
mation Protected by Others) are not available for public inspection or
copying, nor is information contained in those records release to the public.
c. Records and Information Protected by Others
1) The following persons have the duty to protect and must restrict disclosure
of and access to sensitive security information.
a) Each person employed each airport operator, each aircraft operator, each
foreign air carrier, each indirect air carrier, each person receiving informa-
tion from the Department of Transportation, and each person for which a
vulnerability assessment has not been authorized.
Appendix 1
Common Strategy - Role Playing
As required by the Homeland Security Administration, Chautauqua Airlines will use role
playing to further enhance crew understanding of all security levels. Appendix 1 provides
examples of the Security Levels during each phase of aircraft operation. All levels are cov-
ered throughout the course either during role playing exercises, Power Point presentations,
or class discussion. However, due to time constraints; only one situational role playing
exercise is used.(i.e., the role playing level might be level 1 during taxi, followed by a dis-
cussion of level 1 at the gate and in flight). This is done for each Security Level. Appendix
1 (Supplement) are the present role playing scenarios being used.
Section 1 Level 1
A. At the Gate
1. Disruptive Passenger:
a. Loud, obnoxious
b. Upset because there is no storage bin space for his/her carry on items.
2. Flight Attendant
a. Tries to establish rapport and defuse the situation.
b. Assures passenger, baggage that is gate checked will arrive at correct location,
on time.
c. Promises to talk to the gate agent to make sure luggage is stored properly and
quickly.
d. Notifies cockpit of the situation and corrective action taken.
e. Recommends:
1) Situation under control
2) Passenger removal
3. Pilot/Flight Crew
a. Notifies Flight Operations (Ops)
b. If necessary, request gate agent for removal of passenger
C. During Flight
1. Disruptive Passenger
a. Loud, obnoxious, upset with seat belt stipulation, and keeps hitting the Flight
Attendant Call Button
b. Wants to get up, stretch, move around, and/or use the rest room
2. Flight Attendant
a. Tries to establish rapport and defuse the situation
b. Assures passenger it is for their safety, they must abide by Federal Aviation
Regulation
c. Promises to find out how much longer until seat belt stipulation is over
d. Notifies cockpit of the situation and corrective action taken.
e. Recommends
1) Situation under control
2) Passenger removal
3. Pilot/Flight Crew (MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL)
a. Ensure cockpit is secure
b. Follow lock-down procedures.
c. Makes a seat belt reinforcement announcement
d. If necessary, notifies ATC and/or Flight Ops of situation and level.
e. Prepares for Level 2 situation.
Section 2 Level 2
A. At the Gate
1. Disruptive Passenger
a. Loud, obnoxious, and upset because there is no storage bin space for his/her
carry-on items
b. Physically touches Flight Attendant and/or other passengers (Includes biting,
pushing, grabbing, slapping, hitting, kicking, unwanted touching, physically
threatening, etc) May attempt to damage or remove other passengers luggage
from overhead bin.
2. Flight Attendant
a. Tries to establish rapport and defuse the situation
b. If necessary, seeks able body person (ABP) to help subdue disruptive
passenger
c. Notifies cockpit of the situation and corrective action taken (request through
cockpit the summoning of law enforcement)
d. Responds to medical needs
3. Pilot/Flight Crew
a. Notifies Flight Ops
b. Request gate agent and law enforcement officer for removal of passenger.
3. Pilot/Flight Crew
a. Ensure cockpit is secure
b. Follow lock-down procedures
c. Notifies Flight Ops.
d. Request gate agent and law enforcement officer for removal of passenger
e. Stops taxiing, makes PA announcement to passengers
f. Taxi's back to gate
C. During Flight
1. Disruptive Passenger
a. Loud, obnoxious, upset with seat belt stipulation, and keeps hitting the Flight
Attendant Call Button
b. Gets up will not return to his/her seat
2. Flight Attendant
a. Tries to establish rapport and defuse the situation
b. Assures passenger it is for their safety, they must abide by Federal Aviation
Regulation, and promises to find out how much longer until seat belt stipulation
is over
c. If necessary, seeks able body person (ABP) to help subdue disruptive
passenger
d. Notifies cockpit of the situation and corrective action taken
e. If able, discreetly advises Federal Air Marshal (FAM)
f. Responds to medical needs
g. Works to block access to flight deck if situation continues to deteriorate
3. Pilot/Flight Crew (MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL)
a. Ensure cockpit is secure
b. Follows lock-down procedures
c. Makes a seat belt reinforcement announcement
d. Notifies ATC and Flight Ops of situation and level
e. Prepares for Level 3 situation
f. Makes plans to divert if necessary
Section 3 Level 3
A. At the Gate
1. Disruptive Passenger
a. Uses their belt in an attempt to choke another passenger because of a seat
dispute
2. Flight Attendant
a. Immediately seeks ABP to help subdue the disruptive passenger unless known
LEOs or FAMs are on board
b. Notifies the cockpit
c. Notifies ground staff or gate agent
d. If feels threatened, evacuates the aircraft
e. Responds to medical needs
3. Pilot/Flight Crew
a. Ensure cockpit is secure. Follows lock-down procedures
b. Establish and maintains communication with the flight crew
c. Notifies Flight Ops for law enforcement help
d. If appropriate, escapes aircraft
B. During Taxi
1. Disruptive Passenger
a. Makes a threat that an explosive device is in their luggage
2. Flight Attendant
a. Notifies the flight deck immediately
b. Notifies any FAMs on board
c. Provides the captain with information (Number and location of perpetrators,
physical description, area or seat assignments, possible location of weapon/
device)
d. Attempts to use delay tactics
e. Initiates an evacuation of the aircraft as appropriate
Section 4 Level 4
A. At the Gate
1. Disruptive Passenger
a. Rushes the cockpit, wants access to the flight deck
2. Flight Attendant
a. May try to block passenger
b. Seeks FAM, LEO, or ABP help
c. Notifies cockpit if necessary
3. Pilot/ Flight Crew
a. Ensure cockpit is secure
b. Follows lock-down procedures
c. Use all available resources to eliminate the threat
d. Notifies Flight Ops for law enforcement help
e. DISABLES AIRCRAFT
f. Evacuates as necessary
B. During Taxi
1. Disruptive Passenger
a. Rushes the cockpit, wants access to the flight deck
2. Flight Attendant
a. May try to block passenger
b. Seeks FAM, LEO, or ABP help
c. Notifies cockpit if necessary
3. Pilot/ Flight Crew
a. Ensure cockpit is secure
b. Follows lock-down procedures
c. Use all available resources to eliminate the threat
d. STOPS TAXIING
e. Notifies Flight Ops for law enforcement help
f. DISABLES AIRCRAFT
g. Evacuates as necessary
C. During Flight
1. Disruptive Passenger
a. Rushes the cockpit, wants access to the flight deck
2. Flight Attendant
a. May try to block passenger
b. Seeks FAM, LEO, or ABP help
c. Notifies cockpit if necessary
3. Pilot/ Flight Crew (MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL)
a. Ensure cockpit is secure
b. Follows lock-down procedures
c. Squawk 7500
d. Use all available resources to eliminate the threat
e. Notify ATC
f. Notifies Flight Ops for law enforcement help
g. LAND at nearest suitable airport as necessary
h. DISABLES AIRCRAFT
i. Evacuates as necessary
Section 5 Levels
Level - 1
A. During Taxi
1. Uncooperative Passenger
a. Obnoxious passenger refuses to fasten seat belt during taxi.
b. Despite a repeated request he/she tells the flight attendant he/she will get it
prior to take off.
2. Flight Attendant
a. Tries to establish support and defuse the situation.
b. Stresses safety and cooperation
c. Will inform the captain, could delay the flight.
d. Recommends returning to gate and passenger removal, if necessary.
3. Pilot/ Flight Crew
a. Ensure secure cockpit.
b. Reinforcement announcement.
c. Stops taxiing as conditions permit.
d. Be aware if situation deteriorates. It may be necessary to notify flight opera-
tions and or return to gate.
Level 2
B. During Taxi
1. Uncooperative passenger
a. Passenger allows his/her child to stand during taxi.
b. Passenger becomes loud and obnoxious at flight attendant's request to be
seated.
c. Ignores F/A use of "LAST."
d. Passenger actually physically touches the F/A.
2. Flight Attendant
a. Uses "LAST" approach.
b. As passenger becomes more verbally abusive, F/A identifies an "ABP" who
may be used to help.
c. As able, notifies cockpit of deteriorating situation.
3. Pilot/ Flight Crew
a. Notifies ground for return to gate.
b. Makes reinforcement announcement.
c. Ensures cockpit secure.
d. If needed, request law enforcement assistance.
Level 3
C. After Takeoff
1. Disruptive Passenger
a. Before seatbelt sign is off, passenger gets out of seat to use lavatory.
b. As flight attendant tries to reinforce safety, passenger pushes him/her out of
way. Demands to speak to cockpit crew.
2. Flight Attendant
a. Immediately seeks "ABP" to help subdue the disruptive passenger.
b. Seeks known FAM's if on board.
c. Notifies cockpit of situation.
d. Include passenger seat number, physical description, and if any weapon was
noted.
3. Pilot Flight Crew
a. Ensure Cockpit secure.
b. Establish and maintain communication with flight attendant.
c. Consider diverting
d. As situation requires, notify ATC and Dispatch.
e. Always designate Flying Pilot and Non-Flying Pilot.
Level 4
D. During Flight
1. Disruptive Passenger
a. Throughout flight, a passenger continues to relocate and move randomly about
cabin.
b. “Disoriented" passenger physically rushes the cockpit and seeks entry.
2. Flight Attendant
a. Notify Cockpit
b. Provide as much information on passenger as required.
c. Seek "ABP" and/or FAM help (If not already done).
d. Secure perpetrator as required.
3. Pilot/ Flight Crew
a. Ensure Cockpit secure.
b. Advise ATC, Flight Ops, and Dispatch.
c. Squawk 7700
d. Prepare to defend Cockpit.
e. Designate "Flying Pilot" vs. "Non-Flying Pilot."
f. Make PA announcement.
g. Land at nearest suitable airport, as necessary.
h. After landing consider
i. If situation requires, escape as necessary.
Appendix 2
Least Risk Bomb Location (LRBL)
Appendix 3
NORAD Interception Procedures For
Suspected Hijack
Interception procedures for peacetime operations are public information and are published
in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Chapter 5, Air Traffic Procedures, Section 6,
National Security and Interception Procedures. For security reasons, the AIM does not
publish details of interception procedures during times of increased states of readiness,
such as defense emergency or hijack.
The information contained in this appendix relates to interception procedures for suspected
hijack. It is provided to the TSA/FAA by the North American Aerospace Defense Command
(NORAD) as general information for reference in crew training. Because of the sensitive
nature of NORAD's interception procedures for hijack those procedures may be changed
at any time without notice.
• In cases where time and conditions do not exist for NCA direction, Commander,
NORAD or his designated alternate have been given the authority to direct the
shoot down of the TOI.
• THE FIGHTER PILOT NEVER HAS AUTONOMOUS SHOOT DOWN AUTHORITY
AND WILL NOT FIRE ON THE TOI UNLESS A VALID AND AUTHENTICATED
ORDER IS RECEIVED.
• Every opportunity will be given to the people on board the TOI to regain control of
the aircraft or stop the hijack attempt prior to shooting down the TOI.
The seriousness of NORAD fighters intercepting a TOI cannot be overemphasized. This is
the first step in a potential shoot down. It is imperative that the TOI's crew immediately com-
plies with direction from either the controlling agency or fighters. Abrupt TOI maneuvers
will not be used as criteria for shoot down unless this places the TOI's flight path in close
proximity to protected people and points. The shoot down decision represents a difficult
choice in precluding additional loss of life through a terrorist attack.
Appendix 4
Basic Self Defense BST Approach
Introduction:
The FAA has only recommended training crews in very basic self defense maneuvers.
Chautauqua has elected use of the BST Approach. The best way to protect yourself is
remember the following key words.
• Breathing
• Space
• Throat
The BST Approach would be needed at threat levels 2, 3 and 4. Basic self defense maneu-
vers such as BST Approach, should always analyze the exact threat level.
Consider the following levels:
• At threat level 2, the hijacker is physically assaulting or threatening you. Going for
the throat, will stop them and with the help of ABPs, you’ll be able to subdue them
upon landing.
• At threat level 3 and 4, you are usually dealing with a weapon. The most important
thing to remember, our goal is not to take the weapon away, but to go for the throat.
In all of the Hollywood movies, you always see a fight over the weapon. Whoever
has control of the weapon will win. Now, let’s talk about reality. We want you to grab
the weapon, but only to move it out of harm’s way (away from the kill zone and then,
go for the throat). After incapacitating the hijacker, you will be able to take the
weapon away.
• Kill Zone: center of your body from head to waist. If the attacker comes up behind
you, do you think he/she will be expecting you to grab the blade of the knife or barrel
of the gun.
If the attacker does not use a gun or knife maybe they have a necktie and are trying
to strangle you. Don’t try to pull away because that will only tighten the rope around
your neck. Simply turn around and face them, so they are pulling on the back of your
neck. Then, go for the throat!
If you are sitting down (cockpit or pax seat), you will not be able to turn around completely.
Make an effort to turn your body and reach back and pinch the throat.
Index
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Alphabetical Index
A
Access to Aircraft ....................................................................................................... 1-9
Aircraft Protection ...................................................................................................... 1-9
Airport Operations Area Protection .......................................................................... 1-10
Automated Passenger Screening Process .............................................................. 1-10
B
Baggage Restrictions ............................................................................................... 1-10
Basic Self Defense BST Approach .................................................................... APX 4-1
Basic Self Defense Exercises .................................................................................. 1-10
C
CFR 49 Part 1520 .................................................................................................... 1-13
CFR 49 Part 1544 .................................................................................................... 1-13
Common Strategy - Role Playing ....................................................................... APX 1-1
Common Strategy Guidance ...................................................................................... 1-5
Crew Communication and Coordination .................................................................... 1-1
Crewmember Tactics ................................................................................................. 1-6
E
Emergency Communications ..................................................................................... 1-2
F
Federal Air Marshal Service (FAM) .......................................................................... 1-11
Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (FFDO) .......................................................... 1-11
Federal Regulations ................................................................................................. 1-13
Flaps .......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Flight Deck Procedures and Maneuvers to Defend an Aircraft .................................. 1-5
Foreign Rules ........................................................................................................... 1-13
I
Identification and Verification Procedures .................................................................. 1-8
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L
Law Enforcement ..................................................................................................... 1-11
Least Risk Bomb Location ................................................................................. APX 2-1
N
NORAD ...................................................................................................................... 1-8
NORAD Interception Procedures For Suspected Hijack .................................... APX 3-1
P
Pre-Flight Briefing ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Pre-Flight Security Procedures .................................................................................. 1-2
Proper Conduct .......................................................................................................... 1-7
Psychology of Terrorists ............................................................................................ 1-4
R
Recognizing Suspicious Activities .............................................................................. 1-1
S
Security Checkpoint Enhancements ........................................................................ 1-10
Sterile Area .............................................................................................................. 1-10
Support Available During Emergency ........................................................................ 1-3
T
Training Events
Initial New Hire 4 Hours ............................................................................... INTRO-1
Recurrent 2 Hours ....................................................................................... INTRO-1
Transponder Code 7500 ............................................................................................ 1-3
Transport of Prisoners ............................................................................................. 1-12
TSA Screening ........................................................................................................... 1-9
U
Use of Protective Devices .......................................................................................... 1-4
Use of Restraint Devices ........................................................................................... 1-4