Home assignments for Screeners

1. Fill in the blank

i. As per AVSEC Circular No. 38/2005___ the member of Indian Armed force/ para-military forces
while traveling on duty by civil commercial flight in domestic sectors within India may be
allowed by the concerned aircraft operator to carry their service fire arms and ammunition in
hold baggage.
ii. __Aerodrome_____ Committee meets at airport in case of unlawful seizure of aircraft.
iii. DFMD should have_uniform sensitivity_________ across the aperture Metal object exceeding
threshold mass should produce identical alarm when passed through any portion within frame.
iv. ETD has chances of __2____ % of false alarm.
v. Reconciliation of hold baggage shall be done in accordance with the procedure given in BCAS
Circular No. _17/2004______.
vi. Rules relating to carriage of dangerous goods written in which circular/ Order _06/2004__.
vii. Procedure for screening of hold baggage is given in circular _34/2005_____ .
viii. X-Ray BIS should be able to produce clear images on monochrome or colour monitors with
minimum of _____1280x1024_________pixels.
ix. Moving metal beyond from DFMD_ 01 meter___ should not affect performance of the DFMD.
x. DFMD shall work satisfactorily without any deterioration in performance within the
temperature range of 0-45 degree C with RH up to _95%_____non-condensing.
xi. DFMD shall be manufactured by firms having ISO 9000 certified_____.
xii. Mass of metal that a DFMD should detect is …30gm_____and has a ____audio___alarm.
xiii. As per circular 25/2004 Appendix “K” is ______ETD____.
xiv. As per Avsec Order No. 05/2009 gives in details all the security functions to be performed
by____Airline Security______.
xv. Procedures for dealing with cases wherein arms and ammunition are detected during screening
of passengers or his baggage mentioned in AvSec circular____08/2017______.
xvi. ____25- 30 ____percentage of physically checked baggage carried out at alert condition.
xvii. Avsec training by CASO/Supervisory staff of ASG/APSU mentioned in which Avsec
Order____08/2017_______.
xviii. IATA code reflected on screen cargo as LFSM defined goods as Life saving material____
xix. As per circular no__16/2006_________ every certified screeners need to revalidate his
screener certification after 2 years from qualified initial certification test.
xx. Machine should be capable of recalling ___15-20__ previous images and should have the
capability of archiving _____3000 to 4000_____images.
xxi. The DFMD should have ____Multi zone___capability with uniform sensitivity in all zones.
xxii. Radiation level around X-Ray machine should not exceed __0.1 mR/Hr________at a distance of
05 _________cm from the external housing
xxiii. Procedure for passenger and carryon baggage screening is Circular no.____23/2005____
xxiv. During the course of audit, inspection/ tests if a screener fails in the test, he shall be removed
from screening duties with immediate effect. He will not be deployed for the screening jobs till
 he is trained and re-certified as per the prescribed procedure. This is given in AvSec Order no
________04/2005______.
xxv. Some of the items banned in cabin baggage or on person are authorized for carriage in
registered baggage by a passenger on board the flight operating from civil Indian airports; and
Indian registered aircrafts operating from foreign airports. Details of these items are given in
AvSec Order No. ___05/2005____
xxvi. Security procedure for General Aviation Operations and Chartered Aircraft Operations are
mentioned in AvSec Circular No. ……27/2005………………………
xxvii. Composition of an Airport Security Committee has been given in AvSec Circular No.
……20/2006………………..
xxviii. Minimum Standards for Bomb Detection and Disposal Equipment are given in AvSec Circular
No. ……18/2010……………..……………..
xxix. IFSO duty is to safeguard …… Civil aviation …..……………
xxx. FM transmission is .. Remote control....………switch.
xxxi. SOP for screening of pax with special needs and medical condition AVSEC
Order……04/2014…….…….
xxxii. Security measure of Air Cargo by ASG…01/2006…………. (AVSEC Order)
xxxiii. Norms for deployment of airline Security staff for security functions vide AVSEC Circular
05/2009 is……. Arun Mishra Committee ……...
xxxiv. On the x-ray monitor, copper shall be appear in … BLUE ………Color.
xxxv. A thin sheet of silver would be seen in …… light blue.…….. colour and thick silver sheet would
be seen in … dark blue ……… colour though the atomic number remains the same.
xxxvi. The cargo manifest shall be countersigned by the responsible officer of the APSU on duty
before transportation to airside for loading is mentioned in which of the BCAS instructions …
AVSEC Order 01/2006…………….
xxxvii. Screening of passenger through ETD is mentioned in AVSEC …16/2010………………..
xxxviii. ICAO headquarters is situated in … Montreal ………..
xxxix. RDCOS offices fields - DEL, ATQ, AMD, MAA, CCU, BOM,GAU
40. Avsec Cir ……01/2017………………………… gives Measures to facilitate transport/Transfer of
Human Organs at Airports.
41. Low explosive need confinement as they are … not safe to handle ……..
42. As per Rule 22 of the Aircraft (Security Rules 2011), the screening duty shall be performed by
such officer who has been … Certified …….by the commissioner.
43. Aviation Security Group and Aircraft Operator shall protect the passenger and their cabin
baggage from …… Unlawful interference ……………from the point of screening to boarding the
aircraft.
44. Person who cannot be cleared by the normal screening process should be referred for… Pat
down search…………
45. 100% check of all pax with plaster cast on limb etc. will specific check of the plaster cast through
ETD for………16/2010……………………………………
 46. Security measure for Air Cargo…… Avsec Order 01/2006………

48. Distribution of airports among airlines and procedure for conduct of awareness training… Avsec
Order.03/2016…………………….
49. List of VVIPs exempted from Pre emb. Check…… AVSEC ORDER 06/2015 ………………………………

50. Items that are banned for carriage on person/hand baggage on board flights operating from civil
airport in India…… AVSEC Order 05/2005………………………………….

51. Issuing of Temp AEP Circular………07/2015……….

54. Physical identification of baggage is a process of …… Baggage Reconciliation ……………..

55. Avsec order 03/2016 deals with…… Avsec Awareness training of employees ……………..

56. The technical specification of X-BIS are issued by BCAS vide circular no. ___11/2017________ on
04thAugust 2017.

57. IFSO carry a card called _ Weapon Authorization card(WAC)____________ as an authority for
carrying a weapon on person while on board.

58. All future procurement of X-BIS by airport operator should have __dual____________ view.

59. India is located in _Asia and Pacific__________ region in ICAO

60. In hyper sensitive airport __01__ & _02___ audits & inspections are conducted by BCAS
respectively in calendar year.

61. Avsec security manual is also known as doc ___8973____________.

62. Officers of BCAS not below the rank (designation) of __ Asst. Director Security ____________
are authorized to conduct a security test (Dummy Test) to check the efficiency of the procedure.

63. Appropriate authority in India for Avsec is known as __DG, BCAS___________

64. Aviation security in the world is regulated by a document known as ___Annex-17___.

65. As per Aircraft security Rules 2011, _Rule 22_____ is related to Certification of Screeners.

66.__Postal Authority__________ shall give security declaration for postal mail.

67. BCAS has ___8______ Regional Offices.

2. (a) Difference between Transit and Transfer Passenger?

Transit Transfer

Transit passenger remains onboard an In this case passengers are directly

aircraft at transit station. transferred from one aircraft to another
aircraft of same air carrier.(Ramp Transfer)
 Transit passenger who remains onboard an No need for identification of hand bags.
aircraft need to re-identify their handbags if
any.
In this case Flight number of passenger and In this case there is a change in flight number
aircraft remains same till the destination of passenger and may change in the aircraft
as well.
Transit passenger is not allowed to deplane Passenger has to deplane in Transit station to
in transit station catch another flight which is ready for
departure.

(b) Difference between General Aviation and Corporate Aviation?

General Aviation Corporate Aviation

Aircraft is used for operations other than Non-commercial operation where Aircraft
commercial or an aerial work is used by a company for carriage of goods
& passengers as an aid to conduct company
business.
Aircraft operates whenever any client comes for Aircraft operates whenever required by
booking company
E.g. Club one Air. E.g. Reliance, Bajaj

Tickets can be booked through particular tour Aircraft can only be used for private
company. company operations.

(c) Difference b/w Security Inspections & Security Investigation?

Security Inspection Security Investigation

It is an examination of the implementation of It is triggered by a report submitted in accordance
relevant NCASP provisions by an aircraft operator, with the established safety occurrence reporting
airport or other entity involved in aviation security arrangements.
Objective is to ensure NCASP requirements are Role is to set up an investigation team with the
being implemented required skills & expertise.
Ascertain the standard of security achieved & the Gathering of factual information related to any
effectiveness of aviation security measures occurrence
Identify deficiencies in aviation security standards Event reconstruction in order to establish exact
and procedures & ensured they are rectified sequence of events
Identify any area that could be improved & Analysis of the information to assess the risk.
suggest how to effect this
 (d) Difference between Electric & Non Electric Detonator?

Electric Non Electric

03 types of electric detonators Delays are available in short & long periods as well
as in holes and surface delays
Electric detonators are sensitive to heat, shock, Non-Electric detonators are not sensitive to heat,
electricity, radio frequency, electromagnetic shock, electricity, radio frequency,
radiation electromagnetic radiation
Risk of premature detonation No risk of premature detonation

Electric detonator is used for mining Not used for underground coal or gassy mines

(e) Difference b/w ICAO & IATA

ICAO IATA

International Civil Aviation Organization International Air transport Association

ICAO was formed on 4th Apr1947 IATA was forms on 19th Apr 1945

ICAO has 192 Members as contracting states IATA has 278 Airlines as a member

HQ is in Montreal HQ is in Montreal

(f) Difference between operating crew and cabin crew

Operating crew Cabin Crew

Carriage of operating crew is under Rule 38A Carriage of Cabin crew is under Rule 38B

Senior member of operating crew is known as Senior member of cabin crew is known as Cabin
Pilot In command manger or In flight Purser.
Operating crew i.e Cockpit crew is responsible Cabin crew is responsible to Pilot in command
for flying an Aircraft. for Coordination of cabin safety.
DGCA issues license for operating crew in DGCA issues license for cabin crew in India.
India
(g) Difference between Audit by Regulatory body and Internal Audit

Internal Audit Regulatory Audit

Internal security audit is done by any Regulatory audit is done to check the
company to check operational preparedness operational preparedness of all the agencies
of the company within its own network. working at an airport.
Internal Audit is done as per the guidelines of Regulatory audit is done as per the guidelines
of NCASQCP

(h) What is a difference between Standalone and Inline X-ray screening

Stand alone Inline X-ray

1. Only 01 level of baggage Screening 04 levels of baggage screening involved.

involved
2. Passenger is present at the time of Passenger is not present at the time of
screening of baggage screening.
3. Screening of baggage takes place before Screening of baggage takes place after
passenger check-in process. passenger check-in process.
4. Passenger is present at the time of Passenger has to be called up in case of
physical check of the bag. physical check of baggage at level04.
5. 01 EDS is available between 02 EDS is available at level 03 of inline baggage
standalone x-ray machines screening process.

(i) Difference between ASG & APSU

ASG APSU
Aviation Security Group. Airport Security Unit.
CISF when guarding an airport are termed as State or Local Police when guarding an
ASG. airport are termed as APSU.
Responsible for Pre-embarkation check and Responsible for Pre-embarkation check and
guarding of an airport. guarding of an airport.
(j) Difference between General cargo & Perishable cargo

GENERAL CARGO PERISHABLE CARGO

It is of a general nature which doesn’t perish It is a special kind of cargo which perishes with
with time. time.

No designated area to be kept after screening Special area is earmarked to keep this kind of cargo
due to its nature. due to its nature.

It can be screened by X-ray, Physical check, It can be screened by X-ray, Physical check,
ETD/EVD, Cooling off. ETD/EVD but no cooling off.

(k) Difference between cargo & courier

CARGO COURIER
Any property other than mail, stores and Shipments tendered by one or more shippers
accompanied or mishandled baggage. are transported as baggage of courier
passenger on board a scheduled aircraft.
Always unaccompanied. Both accompanied and unaccompanied.
It goes through cargo documentation. It goes through normal passenger hold
baggage documentation (accompanied).

(l) Difference between PESC & SLPC

PESC SLPC
Pre-embarkation Security Checks Secondary Ladder point checks
It is done at the entry point of Security Hold Area It is done at ladder point of the aircraft.
Responsibility lies with ASG/APSU. Responsibility lies with Airline Security.
It applies to all the passengers boarding an It applies to the random flights as instructed by
aircraft from an aerodrome. BCAS.

(m) Difference between Registered baggage and Hand Baggage

Registered Baggage Hand Baggage

Always handed over to an airline at check-in Always carried by the passengers along with
counters them
Always transported in the hold of the aircraft. Always transported in the cabin of the aircraft.
Security of registered baggage lies with airline Security of hand baggage lies with ASG.
security/GHA.
Other names are Hold Baggage and Check in Other names are Cabin Bag and Carry on Bag.
baggage.
(n) Difference between Aircraft parked in Remote bay and Aircraft parked in Aerobridge?

A/c Parked in remote bay Aerobridge

In this passenger will sent to the aircraft In this when boarding announced passenger
under escort in a coach. is under surveillance till he boards the
aircraft from the aerobridge.
A/c parked in remote bay more chances of A/c parked at aerobridge less chances of
passenger contamination is there passenger contamination is there.
De-stubbing of boarding pass and passenger De-stubbing of boarding pass and passenger
reconciliation takes place at A/C ladder reconciliation takes place at boarding gate.
point.
Passenger boards the aircraft from Step Passenger boards the A/c from a bridge
ladder attach to the A/c. attach to the A/c.

(o) Difference between CSO and CASO

CSO CASO
1. Chief Security Officer Chief airport security officer
2. Security Head of Airlines In-charge of ASG
3. Responsible for Airline Security Responsible for Airport security
Operations Operations
4. Member of APSC meeting Convener of APSC Meeting.

(p) Difference between Sterile Area and Check-in Area

Sterile Area Check-in Area

Area between passenger inspection or Area of a terminal building where passenger
screening control point and Aircraft, into check-in their hold baggage and receives a
which Access is strictly controlled. Boarding pass.
Security restricted Area Restricted Area.
Passengers and staff are frisked before they Passengers and staff are not frisked in this
enter sterile Area. area.

(q) Difference between Avsec instructor and Avsec Auditor

Avsec instructor Avsec Auditor

Avsec instructor is authorized to conduct Avsec Auditor is authorized to conduct
training . Audits.
He will give training as per guidelines laid in He will conduct Audit As per the guidelines
ASTP laid in NCASQCP.
 He is responsible to implement and monitor He is responsible to ensure in-depth
training as per the guidelines under NCASTP examination of all aspects as per NCASQCP.

(r) Difference between Airside and SRA

AIRSIDE SRA
All the area beyond the entry of the terminal Area beyond passenger screening point
building
Screening of persons and their baggage is not One cannot enter into SHA without
present at all locations. passenger screening and their bags.
Sterility of all the area is not maintained Sterility is maintained.

(s) Difference between DGBCAS and DGCA

DGBCAS DGCA

Director General Bureau of Civil Aviation Security Director General of Civil Aviation
He is an appropriate authority on security It is a statutory authority on safety
He issues Airport Entry Passes to employees, He approves schedules submitted by
Provide flight schedule of IFSO. Airline and issues license to pilots and
cabin crew.
He is Convener of central committee He is a Chair person of Central Committee.

He is responsible for aviation security in India He is responsible for Aviation safety in

India

(t) Difference between Schedule and non-scheduled flights

SCHEDULED FLIGHTS NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS

1. Flight itineraries are known in advance Flight itineraries are scheduled as needed

2. Reserved directly through airline / the Reserved usually through tour companies
AIRLINE websites
3.Almost have fixed departure timings Departure timings can change as per the
bookings
(u) Differences between low explosive and high explosive
LOW EXPLOSIVES HIGH EXPPLOSIVES
It burns It explodes
It does not require detonator It requires detonator
Magnitude of destruction is less Magnitude of destruction is more
Not safe to handle Safe to handle
Not safe to store Safe to store
Needs confinement to explode Does not need confinement to explode
More Hygroscopic Less Hygroscopic

(v) Difference between IED and IID

IED IID
Four components (Explosives , detonator , power Three components (Low Explosives or Incendiary
source and switch) material , Initiator and Igniter )
It require detonator It does not requires detonator
Magnitude of destruction is more Magnitude of destruction is less
Requires triggering mechanism Required ignition mechanism

(w) Difference between IED & BOMB

BOMB IED
Service Explosives Improvised Explosives D
Made by approved ordnance factory Made by Terrorist
Standard mechanism used Improvised mechanism used
Used by Army & Security forces(SFS) for safety Used by terrorist to kill innocent public&
&security of the country Create terror in public
Very difficult to diffuse as mechanism is
Can be diffused easily as mechanism is known
Not known.

(x) Difference between EVD & ETD

EVD ETD
Captures vapour from explosives. Captures particles over the surface
Can detect explosive up to 05gms Can detect explosive up to 100 nano grm
Lighter in weight heavier in weight

False alarm rate- Less than 2%

False alarm rate-less than 3%
(y) Difference between Cargo Agent & Regulated Agent
CARGO AGENT REGULATED AGENT
Security Programme is not approved by COSCA Security Programme is approved by COSCA
No Access control premises Access control at their premises
No contract with the airline Direct contract with the airline
No screeners It has certified screeners

3. True & False

a. Section 11A of Aircraft Act 1934 deals with Penalty for failure to company with
directions issued under section 5A. (TRUE)
b. A pax is permitted to carry more than prescribed number of ammunition in the hold
baggage, with the expressed permission of BCAS. (FALSE)
c. High explosives are more dangerous to handle than low explosive. (FALSE)
d. Ambient switches are used in IEDs which are victim operated. (FALSE)
e. Dy. Chief Minister of the State are exempted from pre-embarkation check. (TRUE)
f. IED is difficult to defuse because its mechanism is not known. (TRUE)
g. Emergency switch is related to X-BIS. (TRUE)
h. Baggage after physical inspection at level 4 should be handed over to airline security.
(TRUE)
i. Indian Army provides sky marshals for civil aviation for security. (FALSE)
j. Stammering is the sign of suspicious passenger. (TRUE)
k. Cross piece is one of the part of HHMD. (FALSE)
l. Load officer should also assist for physical check of baggage. (FALSE)
m. Percentage of Physical check of baggage decreases during high alerts. (FALSE)
n. Pressure switch is an ambient switch. (FALSE)
o. IATA screening codes are mainly related to catering security. (FALSE)
p. During blast of an explosion speed or fragment may be up to 6000 KMPS. (FALSE)
q. Escorts of prisoner shall adequately identify themselves to security personnel, security
check points, flight attendants and pilot in command. (TRUE)
r. If Pilot in command permits; Intoxicating beverage may be served to escorts or prisoner
while on board the aircraft. (FALSE)
s. Cargo for Cooling off must be placed in cooling of pit. (FALSE)
t. The person with the disability knows best the method and degree of assistance needed.
Ask, then follow their direction. (FALSE)
u. Size of DFMD – m height X 0.70 to 0.85m width. (FALSE)
v. Speed of x-ray conveyor belt – 0.18 to 0.3m/min. (FALSE)
w. Montreal Convention gave birth to ICAO. (FALSE)
x. Aircraft guarding is primary responsibility of ASG. (FALSE)
y. High explosives when gets excessive heat, explodes causing huge damage. (FALSE)
z. A passenger carrying a weapon in hold baggage is allowed to travel if his license is
expired. (FALSE)
aa. Senior airport officials on duty are not allowed to accompany departing passengers into
the holding area without going through the security screening process. (TRUE)
bb. CTX stands for Computer Trace X-Ray. (FALSE)
cc. Minimum Zoom facility in an X-Ray BIS should be 4X (four times). (TRUE)
dd. All bomb threat calls received at an airport are either Genuine or Hoax. (FALSE)
ee. X-Ray screening of hand baggage is an anti-hijacking function. (TRUE)
ff. Calibration of DFMD is done with CTP. (FALSE)
gg. Hand baggage of air crew is exempt from x-ray screening. (FALSE)
hh. Refusal room at international airports are meant for inadmissible passengers (TRUE)
ii. Low explosive is very dangerous to handle as its mechanism is not known. (TRUE)
jj. IFSO is a term related to BTCP. (FALSE)
kk. Anti Hijacking Mock Exercise is conducted twice a year in each airport. (FALSE)
ll. Security functions of aircraft operators are given in AVSEC Order 05/2009. (TRUE)
mm. Chairman of CCS is the Cabinet Secretary of India. (FALSE)
nn. IED is difficult to defuse because its mechanism is not known. (TRUE)
oo. While travelling with a SPG protectee, SPG personnel can carry his weapon on person.
(TRUE)
pp. Before operating DFMD, we must carry out checks with OTP (30 gm piece of copper.
(FALSE)
qq. GHA may carry out the identification and reconciliation of hold baggage. (FALSE)
rr. Airport operator is responsible to provide security equipment to ASG. (TRUE)
ss. If IED switch mechanism is known it can be diffused easily. (TRUE)
tt. Refusal room is at international airport only. (TRUE)
uu. ACOSCA is now renamed as DDG( C.A). (TRUE)
vv. Airline security is responsible for Anti-hijacking.
ww. Background check conducted for issue of a passport is valid for issue of AEP also
till the validity of the passport. (FALSE)
xx. Refusal room are used by those person who have been refused by the airline to board
the aircraft. (FALSE)
yy. What & how AVSEC functions are to be performed by each airline are given in AVSEC
order 05/2009. (TRUE)
zz. Passenger with special need are exempted from pre –embarkation checks. (FALSE)
 aaa. Ambient switches are also known as Command switch. (FALSE)

4) What do you understand by Standards and Recommended Practices?

Ans: Standard practices are those specifications for physical characteristics procedure etc. The uniform application of which is
recognized as necessary for the safety and regularity of international air navigation and to which the member states will
confirm in accordance with the convention. In the event of impossibility of compliance, notification to ICAO is compulsory.

Recommended practices are those specifications for physical characteristic procedure etc. The uniform application of which is
recognized as desirable in the interest of the safety & regularity of international air navigation and to which the member states
will endeavor to confirm in accordance with the convention.

5). What is Annexure – 17? What do you understand by doc BTCP.

Annex 17 of a Chicago Convention is a comprehensive document related to the Security contains Standard & Recommended
Practices for safeguarding an International Civil Aviation against the acts of Unlawful Interference.

BTCP (Bomb threat Contingency plan) incorporates the relevant aspects of handling Bomb Threat situation and sequential
action required thereof by all agencies/organization at each Airport. BTCP has laid down duties/responsibilities and
accountability of different airlines/agencies at airport to handle bomb threat situations efficiently. The main Aim of BTCP is to
check emergency preparedness and response to counter Bomb threat against Aircraft or Airport facilities

6) What is Doc 8973 and what do you understand by Doc AHME?

Doc 8973 The Aviation Security Manual contains guidance on how States may comply with the Standards & Recommend
Practices of Annex-17,Signed at Chicago on 7th Dec1944.

Doc AHME is Anti-Hijacking Mock Exercise ,Objective is to test the efficiency of Contingency plan and streamline the procedures
to deal with a hijack threat

7) What are the Acts of unlawful Interference according to Aircraft security Rules 2011?

Acts of unlawful interference means acts or attempted acts to jeopardize the safety of civil aviation and air transport
,including:-

a) unlawful seizure of an aircraft in flight;

b) unlawful seizure of an aircraft on ground;
c) hostage- taking on board an aircraft or on aerodromes;
d) forcible intrusion on board an aircraft, at an aerodrome or on the premises of an aeronautical facililty;
e) introduction on board an aircraft or at an airport of a weapon or hazardous device or material intended for criminal
purposes;
f) use of an aircraft in service for the purpose of causing death, serious bodily injury or serious damage to property or
the environment; and

communication of false information such as to jeopardize the safety of an aircraft in flight or on ground, of passengers, crew,
ground personnel or the general public, at an airport or on the premises of a civil aviation facility.
8). What is Annex 17. What standard is required for Screeners?
Annex 17 of a Chicago Convention is a comprehensive document related to the Security contains Standard & Recommended
Practices for safeguarding an International Civil Aviation against the acts of Unlawful Interference.

Standard 3.4.3 Each contracting state shall ensure that person carrying out screening operations are certified according to the
requirement of the NCASP to ensure that performance are consistently and reliably achieved.

9) What are the anti-hijacking security control measures being adopted at Indian airport?
• Frisking of passengers and search of hand baggage
• Armed support to frisking/ searching staff
• Escorting of passenger to aircraft
• Apron and perimeter security
• Security of catering items
• Surveillance in Departure areas
• Use of electronic aids-DFMD, HHMD, XBIS, CCTV

10).What are the role of Quality control manager?

1. Develop and update an annual schedule of monitoring activities.

2. Maintain roster of qualified persons for conducting monitoring activities.
3. Ensure that monitoring staff are appropriately trained.
4. Determine the reporting schedule.
5. Assign staff for each monitoring activity.
6. Provide persons in charge of monitoring activity with all necessary documents.
7. Retain all documentation related to monitoring activities including reports.
8. Ensure the relevancy and standardization of the reporting format.
9. Ensure the receipt of all corrective actions plan.
10. Introduce, as necessary modifications to the standardized methodology.

11). According to which reference regulatory authority maintain the Annual Schedule for quality
control activities in domestic airports in India ?

Reference: AC 03/2014-Security Survey, Audits and Inspections and Tests.

Category of Airports Security Survey Security Audit Security Inspection Security Test
Hypersensitive Airport 1 per two years or on 1 2 2
requirement basis
Sensitive Airport 1 per two years or on 1 1 2
requirement basis
Normal Airport 1 per three years or on 1 1 1
requirement basis

12). How many types of Dummy check (covert)?

Reference: 11.3.6.5- NCASP-2018

1. Inert improvised explosive device concealed in a briefcase comprising the essential components like; dummy
detonator, fuse, switch, battery and item like plastic explosive but not explosive.
 2. Toy pistol made of brass or steel or iron when concealed in cabin baggage.
3. Toy pistol made of plastic concealed on person.
4. Knife, pen knife.
5. An IED as mentioned in point 1 above to be concealed in a laptop.
6. Fake aerodrome Entry Permit for test at the access control check points.
7. Any other type of fake threat item as decided by DG-BCAS.

13). As per Rule 03 of A/C security rules 2011. What are the duties of DG, BCAS?

• Establish, develop, implement, maintain and review the NCASP,NCASTP, NCASQCP in India in accordance with
Annexure 17

• Issue necessary directions on AVSEC

• Respond immediately to meet any increased security threat.

• Designate an authority at each aerodrome serving Civil Aviation who shall be responsible for coordinating and
implementation of security controls.

• Establish Aerodrome Security Committee (ASC) at each aerodrome serving civil aviation for coordinating the
implementation of security controls and procedures as specified in the airport/ aerodrome security programme.

• Arrange for security audit, test, survey and inspection to be conducted on a regular basis.

14). Rule 14 of Aircraft security rules 2011.Duties of CASO?

The Chief Aerodrome Officer shall perform following duties:

• Safeguarding of passengers, crew, ground personnel and other aerodrome users, aircraft, aerodrome and related facilities
including vital installations.
• Enforcement of access control measures into the restricted area of the aerodrome.
• Security of perimeter.
• Screening of passengers and their hand baggage.
• Surveillance within and around aerodrome area.
• Enforcement of security measures.
• Maintenance of order and discipline in the aerodrome premises.
• Supervise the movement of persons in the restricted areas.
• Maintenance of liaison with local police and intelligence agencies; and
• Any other duty assigned by the commissioner.

15). As per Rule 47 of A/C security rules 2011. What are the duties/Powers of inquiring officer?
For the purpose of inquiry an Inquiry officer shall have the power:

a) To require, by notice, the attendance of any person.

b) To require any such person to make and sign a declaration regarding the true nature of the statements made by him.
c) To require the production of books, papers, documents and articles.
d) To have access to and examine any aircraft or place.

16) What are the composition of APSC (International) ?

Refer AC-20/2006
 I. Airport Director, AAI(IAD)-Chairman
II. Chief Airport security officer (CASO),CISF- Convener
III. Senior most representative of the following departments as member-
a. Civil Aviation Department
b. In-charge of ATC
c. AAI(IAD)
d. All Indian Air carriers having scheduled flights from the airport
e. Police
f. Oil Companies
g. Postal Departments-Telecom Department
h. Custom and central Excise.
i. Immigration
j. Intelligence Bureau
k. Chairman, Airlines Operators Committee (AOCs)
IV. RD,BCAS or his representative will be the observer.

17). Write any 8 photo identity cards required by passenger along with their ticket at the time of entry
into terminal building?
AC-05/2017
• PASSPORT
• ADHAAR CARD issued by (UIDAI).
• PAN CARD issued by Income Tax Department.
• VOTER ID CARD issued by Election Commission of India
• DRIVING LICENSE issued by RTO
• STUDENT ID CARD issued by Govt. Institutions/Govt. recognized Educational institutions.
• Nationalized Bank Pass Book with attested Photograph.
• Service Photo ID Card issued by state/Central Govt. Public Sector Undertakings, Local Bodies or Public limited
Companies.
• Pension Card/Pension Documents having photograph of the passenger.
• Disability Photo ID card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective state/ UT govt./ Administrations.

18) What is PAPI ?

Precision approach path Indicator (PAPI) is a visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and
maintain the correct approach to an airport or an aerodrome. It is generally located beside the runway approximately
300mtr beyond the landing threshold of the runway.

19). What the mean of “O”, “P” “D” passport and what the color of these passports?

Red –Diplomatic Dark Blue –Personal White –Official

 20). How an aircraft operator safe guard the non operation aircraft ?
• ❖ Aircraft to be parked in well lit area.

• ❖ All the exterior door of the aircraft should be closed.

• ❖ Aircraft to be parked away from the fencing.

• ❖ Aircraft to be easily observed.

• ❖ Step ladder to parked away from the aircraft and immobilized to avoid unauthorized entry.

21). What is isolation bay ? What are the requirements of an isolation Bay ?
Ans : Isolation Bay : A designated parking bay at the airport for away from the main passenger terminal,
exclusively designed for the purpose of parking the effected aircraft in order to handle contingencies and other
threat situations.

An airport should designate an isolated aircraft parking position (IAAP), that can be used for parking an aircraft
when sabotage is suspected or when an aircraft appears to have been seized unlawfully.

This position should be at least 325 feet (100m) from other aircraft parking position, building area, or utility. OR which for
other reasons needs isolation from normal aerodrome activities.

The requirements are CCTV coverage, proper illumination facility and vehicle facility.

22). If Web check-in passenger is travelling does he need to prove his identity? If yes, Where and
When?
Yes, Passenger who is Web check-in needs to prove his identity.

As per Cir 03/2007

Passenger needs to show his Web check-in boarding pass to ASG/APSU While entering into terminal building.

Secondly passenger needs to show his web check-in boarding pass to an airline staff at check-in counter where staff will check the
authentication of web check-in boarding pass along with travel documents i.e. tickets & identity documents and staff will stamp it as
a proof of authentication.

Third, it will be checked at boarding gate by the staff before passenger boards an aircraft.

23) What is a refusal room? Where it is located? For whom it is used?

Refusal room is areas where those passengers are kept who are denied to enter into a country at the port of entry by Bureau of
Immigration.

It is located in International terminal of an airport, infrastructure provided by Airport operator and guarded by 01 Constable
and 04 Head Constables of CISF.

It is used for INADMISABLE / DEPORTEE passenger.

 24). Define Pass Zones?
1. A- Arrival Hall
2. D-Departure Hall
3. T-Terminal Building other than Security Hold, Customs and Immigration but including Baggage Claim area of Domestic
Terminal.
4. S- Terminal Building Security Hold Area
5. P-Apron Area
6. B-Baggage Handling Area
7. F-Air Traffic Control except ATC tower
8. Ft-ATC Tower
9. C-Cargo terminal without Cargo SHA-Domestic and International
10. Cd- Cargo terminal without Cargo SHA-Domestic
11. Ci- Cargo terminal without Cargo SHA-International
12. Cs-Cargo SHA pertaining to C or Cd or Ci
13. I-Boarding Gates to Immigration / Baggage Claim Area

25). What points should be checked while checking AEP?

• Photograph and holder should be match;
• Name of holder and organization are correct;
• Area of validation is correct - the holder is where he is authorized to be; and
• Period of validation is correct - permit not out of date.

26) What measures should be taken to maintain the sterility of a sterile hold area?
• Anti sabotage check
• Prevent unauthorized access
• Effective screening of all pax and persons entering
• Protection of all openings e.g. doors, windows etc
• Searching of all pax bags and other goods entering the area.

27) Write any six measures to be taken for allowing access of vehicle inside an airport?
• Area of validity/Period of validity
• Registration No match with vehicle permit
• Designated access gate to be used
• Airside safety status of vehicle
• Interior and exterior of the vehicle
• Search of vehicle by using UVSS / UVSM

28). Write any four properties of X-Ray?

• Invisible
• Move in straight lines, and at the speed of light.
• It cannot be deflected by means of a lens or prism.
• They pass through matter. The degree of penetration depends on the kind of matter and the energy of the x-ray
concerned.
• Ionizing radiation, it liberates electrons in matter
 • Impair or destroy living cells.

29). What are the essential requirements of an X-ray BIS?

• A high detection rate i.e. probability of detection has to be ensured.
• An unequivocal differentiation between hazardous and non-hazardous substances has to be ensured.
• Low false alarm rate.
• Inspection of entire bag as well as partial bag areas.
• Integrated image device.
• Detection category of small amounts even below ICAO/TSA standard
• Throughput up to 400 bags per hour.

30). Write minimum specification for X-Ray BIS for following parameters?
• Penetration 30mm
• Single wire resolution 40 SWG
• Software features of machine Online
• Multicolor Mandatory
• Zoom 16x
• X-Ray Image Resolution 1280x1024 pixels
• Radiation level 0.1mR/Hrs at a distance of 5 cm

31). Which three factors make a modern X-Ray machine Film safe?
• Constant speed of conveyor belt
• Low X-ray dosage
• Fan Beam Geometry

32). List any six salient features of Computed tomography?

• It provides high resolution 3D images of the entire bag.
• X-ray source and detector rotate around bag.
• Bag is rayed out over 500 angles.
• Cross section CT image produced.
• Each object is analyzed independently.
• Throughput of 250 to 1200 bags /hr.

33). Name four additional security measures necessary to protect registered baggage after it has been X-
Ray Inspected?
• After security inspection and screening, baggage is sealed and safeguard for point of screening up to loading in to
Aircraft.
• Surveillance is kept on the screened baggage to prevent tampering
• Baggage is escorted from the baggage make up area to the aircraft
• At point of loading onto the aircraft, security personnel ensure that baggage seals are intact
34). List any six technologies used in X-Ray BIS/ latest technology worldwide?
• Single Energy
• Dual Energy
• Backscatter
• Computed Tomography
• Thermal Neutron Activation
• Pulse Fast Neutron Analysis (PFNA)
• Nuclear Quadruple Response

35). What are the recommended techniques for physical search of a baggage?
• If possible, search the clothing without removing the items from the bag.
• Start at the top and work towards the bottom.
• Completely search the left side, then the centre and then right side.
• Feel between the layers by exerting pressure from above and below.
• If baggage has more than one compartment, search each compartment completely before moving on to next one.
• Develop a methodical systemic procedure and follow the same method for each piece of baggage.

36). What are the three categories of bags encountered during screening of registered baggage and what
do they signify?
• Safe – means the bag is clear, affix security sticker/lock and forwarded for check-in
• Suspect / Doubtful – means image is not clear and needs to be physically checked
• Unsafe / Threat – Stop the conveyor belt and follow SOP.

37). What is the inbuilt protection in the X-Ray BIS? Explain each in one sentence?
The in- built safety measures in X-ray BIS are: -
1. Low X - ray Dose “Radiation emitted from the cabinet of x-ray system shall not exceed an exposure of 0.1mR/hr. at any
point five cm outside the external surface. This specification limits exposure to a user in normal operation.

2. Lead Curtains – Lead curtains at both entry and exit prevent scattered x rays that may occur whenever the inspected and
items enter or leave the unit.
3. Lead Shielding – Lead shielding in the unit prevents the emission of scattered x-rays independent of the covering panels. This
ensures safe operation even with external panels removed.
4. Interlocks – If an attempt is made to generate x-ray with a critical panel missing an interlock will sense this and prevent x-ray
from being generated

38). What do you understand by Baggage Reconciliation and why is it carried out?
• It is the process of tallying the number of bags checked in and accepted for loading in the aircraft
and tallying the passenger reported for boarding and their respective baggage.
• It is compulsory to avoid bad intention of Gate no show pax & in such case the baggage of such
unreported pax is to be offloaded.
• It is carried out either manually (identification) or automatically by the concerned airlines
39). Under what circumstance should a bag be given for hand search after X-Ray screening?
1. Items which you cannot identify.
2. Items which cannot be distinguish.
3. Liquid in bottle.
4. Loose wires.
5. Pale stick like object.
6. Random search.

40). Define Screening? What all equipment installed at airport for baggage screening?
The application of technical and other means which are intended to identify and / or detect weapons,
explosives or other dangerous devices which may be used to commit an act of unlawful interference.
Equipments installed at the airport for baggage screening are:-
1. X-ray BIS.
2. CTX.
3. EVD.
4. ETD.

41). In which color the following items will appear on X-Ray Monitor.
a) Salt Green
b) Lead Opaque
c) Mercury Opaque
d) Copper Blue
e) Aluminum Green
f) Zinc Blue
g) Gold Opaque
h) Silver Blue
i) Sindoor Opaque
j) Glass Green
k) Alcohol Orange
l) Stone Green

42) Detailing action to be taken upon detection of a prohibited item detected during physical
inspection of baggage.?
Ans: The local SOP should ideally contain the following instructions:

If the item detected is a prohibited item, such as gun or explosive device:

Remain calm and polite – do not alarm the passenger.

Notify the supervisor by pre – arranged signal.
Notify police by using silent alarm or pre-arranged signal.
Do not allow passenger to board the aircraft.
Do not try to restrain the passenger by using physical force.
If the item detected is a dangerous article:

Remove the item from the baggage.

Tell the passenger the item cannot be carried in the cabin onboard the aircraft.
Notify the supervisor.
Notify the airline representative who will arrange for the item to be carried on board in accordance with the airline’s
procedure.
Obtain a receipt or signature from airline representative.
Enter the details in the screening point log.

43). what is a basic search rule or behavior of a search team personnel?

a. Wish the passenger
b. Consent of passenger
c. Use gloves for searching the bag
d. Be courteous and tactful, but also cautions
e. Thank the passenger for their cooperation
f. Be cautious of sharp objects, especially hypodermic syringes
g. Check systematically.

44). Duties of X-ray Officer?

• Before commencing duty, the X-ray Officer will check the equipment (X-Ray machine) to ensure that it is fully
operational.
• The X-Ray Officer will always be in a position to study the X-Ray image and maintain easy operation of the controls.
• The X-Ray Officer will examine the contents of each bag and its image on the monitor.
• The X-Ray Officer will not continuously view images on the X-Ray monitor for periods exceeding 20 minutes.
• If any unauthorized articles are present, or if there is doubt as to the contents of the bag, the bag will be referred for
manual hand search and/or explosive detection test.

Only when the Officer is satisfied that the baggage is free of any unauthorized articles, he will check the bag for further
processing. The Officer will not leave his position unless relieved or until the screening point is closed

45) Different sections on rapiscan key board?

1. Indicator Section (power indicator/ X-ray lamps)
2. Conveyor control( Fwd/Stop/Rev)
3. Zoom Selection
4. Image Processing Keys

46). Working of IBSS and what is OOG

It is a baggage inspection system where hold baggage of passengers is processed through EDTS (Explosive Detection
Tomography System) and X-Ray machines after it is checked in at the Airlines’ Check-in counters. It has 4 levels of
screening process.
It is a conventional standalone X-ray machine which has been provided for processing of oversize baggage, weapon
baggage, baggage containing fragile items and AVIs.

47). X-BIS is anti rodent and Dust proof, why?

X-Ray BIS must have anti rodent and dust proof cover; rodents destroy insulation, electrical wiring and other components of
XBIS this may also cause threaten human safety. Dust can block proper airflow in XBIS and it can over heat the machine and
stop working correctly.
48) What are the three categories of bags encountered during screening of registered baggage and
what do they signify?
• Safe – means the bag is clear and forwarded for check-in
• Suspect / Doubtful – means image is not clear and needs to be physically checked
• Unsafe / Threat – means the bag has a confirmed threat object. Stop the conveyor belt and follow SOP.

49). Why wire thinner than 40 SWG is not used?

If wire thinner than 40 SWG is used the electric current which is passing through that copper wire is going to melt the wire
because of its heat and circuit will be break.

50). Course of action on finding Dangerous Article while screening?

1. Remain Calm
2. Safeguard the bag.
3. Identify and questioning the passenger.
4. Offload / Seize the item.
5. Do not allow that item carried on board.
6. Notify the supervisor.

51). What are the points to be considered while installing a DFMD?

• Distance from fixed metallic objects at least 10 cm.
• Distance from moving metallic objects 0.5 to 2 m
• Distance from sources of electrical interference 0.5 to 04 m
• Distance between two side by side DFMDs at least 35 cms
• The floor should be even and solidly supported to prevent vibration

52). What should we monitor when a person passes through DFMD?

The DFMD has eight overlapping zones. On detection of metallic items the lights in that particular zone will glow
indicating the location of the item on the body. DFMD also gives an audible alarm. Further checks can be done using HHMD or
Physical Search procedure.

53). What are the main components of a DFMD?

• Transmitting panel
• Receiving Panel
• Cross Piece
• Electronic Unit
• Remote Control unit
• Traffic detector/ counter

54). When DFMD is already installed at the airports, how introduction of Body scanners for pax
screening will help security personnel at PESC points at airports?
a) DFMD can detect only metallic items on pax body whereas Body scanners can identify and detect any item which is hidden
on or within the passenger body (e.g- Drugs, knife, weapons)
b) DFMD can detect metal within a range of 30gm or above whereas body scanners has no such limit for detecting any item.
c) DFMD may give false alarm about the presence of metal Whereas Body Scanner gives actual image of body and location of
item concealed on or within the body.
d) DFMD gives an idea of a location where a metal item could be concealed Whereas Body scanner shows an exact location
or an area where an item is concealed on or within the body.

55). What are the important specifications of HHMD as prescribed by BCAS?

• Should be able to detect metal without being in direct contact with it.
• Operating temp: 0-45 degree C
• Weight not exceeding 250gms
• Should be safe for pacemakers
• Both audio and visual alarms
• Easily disposable replaceable / rechargeable batteries
• Indicator to indicate battery status

56). What points must be observed while carrying out frisking of a passenger with the use of an
HHMD?

• Ensure the HHMD is working properly

• Greet pax and ask for permission to frisk
• Ensure the passenger has removed all the metallic items.
• The HHMD should be 2.5cm away from the pax
• Ensure pax is not holding or carrying any items in his hands.
• Follow a systematic search covering all the area.
• If the alarm sounds, ask passenger to check the area and to display any items found
• Re-scan the area to confirm that all items have been removed
• Frisking of a lady to be done by a lady.

57). Write any 3 points explaining how to maintain privacy of passenger while carrying out his /her
frisking?
1. Take the consent from the pax before frisking.
2. HHMD should be 2.5cm away from the body while doing frisking.
3. Male will check Male pax and Female will check female .
4. Female frisking should be conducted in frisking booth.
5. In case of any alarm, passenger to remove metal items from the body and not the staff.

58). Define PROHIBITED ITEMS? Categories and example?

Ans: - Which item is not allowed to be carried on the aircraft and which can cause significant damage to the safety, property
and health of the aircraft and its passengers. They are classified into 04 categories,

Weapon: - Hand guns, rifles, tailoring scissors, mace, tear gas, martial arts weapons, cane swords, umbrella swords, and knife
belts.

Explosives:- Dynamite, TNT, plastic explosives, black powder, hares, smoke bombs, fire crackers, ammunitions, hand grandees,
pipe bombs, blasting caps, safety fuse, blasting wire.
Dangerous articles:- Starter pistol, toy guns, sharp pointed scissors, letter openers, chisels, ice picks, knitting needles.

Dangerous substances: - Acids, corrosives, radioactive materials

59). What is an IED/ Explain four IED initiating mechanism?

An IED is the explosive device designed, fabricated, placed and activated with an intention of causing injury/death or to
create panic and chaos amongst public or to cause intensive damage to property.
There are four types of IED mechanism switches

(a) ANTI HANDLING (b) DELAYED

(c) AMBIENT CONDITION (d) REMOTE CONTROL

60). In what manner IED can be carried?

• Disguised,
• Dismantled,
• Camouflaged

61). List any six probable places where passenger can conceal IED during journey?
• On the persons or in clothing
• In vehicle
• In carryon baggage
• In check in baggage
• In Cargo
• In Catering

62). Explain in brief the Effects of Explosion?

Blast over pressure High pressure may generate up to 40, 00,000 PSI.
(250lbs pressure is required to damage the lungs.)
Velocity of Detonation - 25,000 KMPH.
(50lbs pressure will damage ear drums).

Fragmentation Speed of fragment may be up to 6000 KMPH.

Thermal effect Temperature 3000 – 4000 C

Concussion Effect vaccum is generated.

Translation Bodies are lifted up to 30 to 60 Feet and thrown 100 meters away.
Earth and water shock Damage takes place miles away.
Secondary effects Fire, Damage to Building/crack
63). For each object seen below state the Prohibited category of Item?
1. TNT EXPLOSIVE
2. Dart WEAPON
3. Letter Opener DANGEROUS ARTICLE
4. Brass Knuckles WEAPON
5. Toy Gun DANGEROUS ARTICLE
6. Electric Gun WEAPON
7. Shaving blade DANGEROUS ARTICLE
8. Pen Knife DANGEROUS ARTICLE

64). In which category these Prohibited Items comes:

a) Hand Made Bomb ------------------------------ Explosive
b) Hand Made Pickle ------------------------------ Dangerous Substance
c) Grenade ------------------------------------------- Explosive
d) Mace ----------------------------------------------- Weapon
e) Toy Gun -------------------------------------------- Dangerous Article
f) Pellet Gun ----------------------------------------- Weapon
g) Mercury -------------------------------------------- Dangerous Substance
h) Dart Gun ------------------------------------------- Weapon
i) Chisels ---------------------------------------------- Dangerous Article
j) Starter Pistol -------------------------------------- Dangerous Article

65). What are the four component of IED ? How an IED can be detonated?
There are four components of an IED
i. Explosive
ii. Detonator
iii. Power source
iv. Switch

We have to draw the Circuit of an IED

66). How cargo moves and why cargo is a vulnerable target?

A. Cargo moves in a following manner
B. cargo is a vulnerable target because of:

1. Volume carried increasing.

2. Cargo system well known.
3. Able to target specific flight.
4. Difficult to screen.
5. Low risk to terrorist.

67). Under Avsec Order 01/2006 what are the security measures adopted by ASG for Air Cargo?
a. Security sticker pasted on the cargo consignment after screening.
b. Cargo manifest.
c. Access control of persons / vehicles

68). What is Cooling Off?

It is one of the checks done on the cargo consignment. The cargo consignment which is doubtful is left for 24 cooling off on
ground, before it is sent to the aircraft. If this cargo contains an IED with time/delay mechanism it explodes on the ground .Thus
ensuring that the aircraft is safe.

69). What is Simulation Chamber?

It is cylindrical vessel mounted on a concrete slab with chamber walls which can withstand the pressure of 05kgs of TNT. It
operates on the principle of activating explosive device in suspect object by simulating physical condition in a real journey.

70). Which 03 points are guarded by ASG in Cargo Complex?

1. Entrance point where cargo is accepted.
2. Surveillance around the cargo complex
3. Access control point where the cargo is taken to airside.

71) What documents are required when human remains are transported from a foreign station to
India?
• Death Certificate
• Police clearance certificate
• Embalming certificate
• Clearances from Embassy concerned
• Copies of cancelled passport

72) What security measure should be adopted for High Value Goods and for AVI?
Security measures for – VAL (High Value Goods)
• Security checks as any other cargo
• Stored in Strong Room
• Escorted
• Log Book for records

Security Measures for–AVI

• Health/ physical condition of pet
• Certificate from Veterinary Doctor if pet is pregnant.
• Cage / Box to be examined by X-BIS/ Physical Inspection.
• Check that no item is attached to the body of animal.
• Live Animals (AVI) not to be put through X-ray.
73) What are the prescribed Security Procedures for Diplomatic mail bag?

The following points must be verified while accepting diplomatic mail bag:
• Visible external marks of their character
• Contain only diplomatic documents or articles intended for official use.
• Name and address of the consignee as well as that of the Foreign Diplomatic.
• If the mail accepted as cabin bag it is exempted from screening.
• If the mail accepted for cargo hold it is required to x-ray screening

74). What are the security measures for Co Mat And Co Mail ?
• Must have a visual identification mark of character on packets.
• Must be cleared by X-ray/ Physical check.
• Co-Mails can be handed over to cabin crew.
• Co-Mats to be loaded in hold
• A record to be maintained by airline.

75) What are the security measures taken in respect of HUM ?

• Verify all documents (i.e. NOC from police/embalming certificate/death certificate/ID proof of decease or cancelled
passport if international/clearance from concern embassy if international )
• As per NCASP 7.8.10
o May be X-Ray screening.
o If X-BIS is not available shall be examine visually.
• EDS

76) What security measures are ensured for carrying unaccompanied consignments of Courier
companies?
• Treated as cargo of special kind and subjected to stricter security measures.
• Accepted in separate terminal wherever available X-ray screening.
• Must be screened with minimum two different angle.
• Through physical check wherever X-BIS facility not available
• 24 hrs. Cooling off whenever X-ray / physically checking not possible.
• Declaration Certificate by the courier company

77) What are the security measures to be undertaken for security of perishable cargo and life-saving
drugs?
• Perishable cargo / life saving drugs, etc. to be either X-ray screened or physically checked or both.
• No cooling off is applicable.
• Consignor / agent to furnish a certificate to the air carrier that the consignment does not contain
• Anything dangerous / detrimental to the safety and security of the aircraft / pax.

78). How Catering Moves? Why Catering is a vulnerable target?

Ans : Food Preparation area – Pre-Setting stage- Loading bay for security checks- transportation from Catering premises to
Airport for loading in aircraft.
1. It is directly going inside the cabin of an aircraft.

2. Many people are involved in the movement of catering.

3. It is coming from landside to airside.

79). What are the security control adopted by Airline operator while accept newspapers, magazines,
cleaning stores and supplies or any other item for loading in aircraft?

• The stores and supplies have been obtained from an establishment with whom the air operator has a written contract
for the purpose;
• The stores and supplies have been searched by hand or X-ray screened to prevent the introduction of any prohibited
article;
• Before allowing access to the aircraft, the cleaning staff shall be frisked and all the articles carried by
them checked properly by the airline operator; and
• Any other security controls prescribed by the Commissioner.

80). What are the aspect must be looked into for catering security?
• Supervisor for observing security control at catering premises.
• Secured and access controlled premises
• All employees to be undergo security awareness training program
• Transportation under escort
• Quarterly inspection by the airlines
• BCAS inspection
81). What course of action will be initiated in case of tampered seal on catering store.
• Inform your supervisor
• Check the catering store/HLV thoroughly
• Record the incident

82). What are the parameters necessary for BTAC to assess a call as Specific or Non-Specific?
a) Name of staff who attended the call and name of the organization.
b) Status of Aircraft whether in air or on ground.
c) BTRF filled by receiver of the call.
d) BWAF.
e) Positive Target Identification.

83). What are the actions/procedure on receiving a bomb threat call?

1. Remain Calm
2. Note exact time of call
3. Note actual words
4. Implement call trace action
5. Prolong the call
6. Inform Supervisor

84). What are the measures for curbing of Hoax Call?

• Installation of caller id
• Wide publicity in local newspaper
• Prompt evaluation of call with help of BWAF.
 • Deployment of dog / BDDS in airports.
• Periodical mock up exercise
• Training of employees
• Up gradation of EDS / EDDS.
• Installation of EVDS / ETDS
o All operational telephones at civil airports in the country will be provided with Caller Line Identification
Procedure (CLIP) facility by the owner and concerned agency will ensure its serviceability on day-to-day
basis with proper record.
o BCAS officers during their visit to airports will invariably check the serviceability of CLIP facility installed with
the operational telephones at the airport and make necessary remarks in the reports.
o Agency after receiving Bomb Threat, Hijacking threat or any call which may lead to an unlawful interference
with Civil Aviation Operation over telephone equipped with CLIP facility, will make all efforts to trace the
call with the help of local police and legal action shall be initiated against the caller.
o Efforts shall be made to give wide publicity whenever the call/caller is traced through Local / National daily
newspaper

85). Mentioned the basic search rule (behavior of search team personnel)?

• Never use more searchers than Necessary

• Use maximum 2 searchers per room or an area up to 250 sq ft

• Use searchers in alternate room.

• Clearly mark the area searched.

• Never assume that only one device is planted.

86) Which technique you have adopt while doing search of Area/ room having bomb threat? What
action you have to follow after completing searching?
• First Sweep
• Second Sweep
• Third Sweep

Action after completing: Close door, seal door with masking tape, sign & seal with initials, advice the search team
coordinator that search of specifies room / area completed.
87) What actions are to be taken in case a bomb threat is assessed as non-specific involving an
aircraft?
• The aircraft need not be shifted to the isolation bay.
• Boarded pax to be offloaded and brought back to the check in counter
• Search of the aircraft to be done by airlines security and airline engineers
• BTAC to decide about off loading and search of register baggage, cargo, courier and mail etc as per threat assessment

88) What actions are to be taken in case a bomb threat is assessed as specific involving an aircraft?
1. Aircraft to be towed to Isolated aircraft parking position if not towed.

2. APSU/ASG will cordon the area and control the movement of unauthorized people
 3. The Aircraft search will be carried out by Airline security /Engineers, BDDS, Dog Squad and COE

4. Off load all registered baggage from Aircraft and keep at distance of 100mtrs. Baggage's will be lined up properly with
sufficient gap so that Dogs may move around Pax must identify the Bags. Unclaimed will be opened /kept in cooling
pit by BDDS.

5 Catering items, First Aid kits(Opened and resealed by BDDS if Doctor is not available), Bounded Stores and Engg.
Stores will be thoroughly searched.

6 Cargo, Unaccompanied baggage, Mail, Company STORES, will not be reloaded unless it is X-rayed or sniffed by DOGs

7 SIGN CLEARENCES CERTIFICATE

89) What is Gate No Show? Write the steps of Gate No Show?

Passenger who has checked in (may have registered baggage), but not reported for boarding.

Steps:-

1. Obtain the seat number and the sequence number of bag belonging to the gate no show passenger.
2. Check number of pieces of baggage checked-in in the name of the passenger.
3. Cross check the seat physically inside the cabin of the flight.
4. In case the passenger is not located or and even not on board, offload all those bags from the hold of the aircraft.
5. Inform your supervisor.

90). Which committees are formed in case of Unlawful seizure of an aircraft/hijacking in India?
1. CCS : Cabinet committee on security.
2. COSAH : Committee of secretaries on Aircraft hijack.
3. CC : Central Committee
4. AC : Aerodrome Committee.

91). What are the counter measure to prevent hijacking.

1. Strict Pre-Embarkation Check of Passenger and their cabin baggage.

2. Access control to Security restricted area.
3. Deployment of Sky Marshals
4. Secondary ladder point checks
5. Security of catering items.
6. Escorting of passengers to the aircraft.
7. Armed support to the frisking/ Searching staff.

92). Expand the following:

i. COSAH : COMMITTEE OF SECRETARIES ON AIRCRAFT HIJACK
ii. ACOS (CA) : ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER OF SECURITY
iii. BSA : BAGGAGE SORTING AREA
iv. BTRC : BOMB THREAT REVIEW COMMITTEE
v. BBA : BAGGAGE BREAK UP AREA
vi. CBD : CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL DEVICE
vii. DIP : DIPLOMATIC MAIL
viii. IMS : ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETRY
 ix. TSA : TRANSPORT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
x. ICAO : INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION
xi. STEB : SECURITY TAMPERED EVIDENT BAG
xii. REM : ROENTGEN EQUIVALENT MAN
xiii. CAT : COMPUTER AIDED TOMOGRAPHY
xiv. DGC A : DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
xv. SOP : STANDARD OPERATINGPROCEDURE
xvi. RCB : RESUME CURRENTBAG
xvii. EPX : ENHANCEDPERFORMANCE X-RAY
xviii. IATA : INTERNATIONALAIRTRANSPORTASSOCIATION
xix. HDB : HIGH DENSITY BLINKING
xx. BWAF : BOMBWARNING ASSESMENTFORM
xxi. VPB : VIEWPREVIOUS BAG
xxii. ACI : AIRPORTS COUNCILINTERNATIONAL
xxiii. DGR : DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATION
xxiv. EVD : EXPLOSIVE VAPOUR DETECTOR
xxv. CASO : CHIEF AERODROME SECURITY OFFICER
xxvi. NCASTP : NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATIONSECURITYTRAININGPROGRAMME
xxvii. PFNA : PULSEDFASTNEUTRON ANALYSIS
xxviii. PIDS : PERIMETERINTRUDER DETECTIONSYSTEM
xxix. BTCP : BOMBTHREATCONTINGENCYPLAN
xxx. PSc : PSEUDO COLOUR
xxxi. VDU : VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT
xxxii. MRTD : MACHINE READABLE TRAVEL DOCUMENT
xxxiii. TCV : THREAT CONTAINMENT VESSEL
xxxiv. VCS : VARIABLE COLOURSTRIPPING
xxxv. EDDS : EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DETECTIONSYSTEM
xxxvi. ETD : EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTOR
xxxvii. CTX : COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY X-RAY
xxxviii. RDX : RESEARCH & DEVELOPED EXPLOSIVE
xxxix. ACCR : AERODROME COMMITTEE CONTROL ROOM
xl. ADP : AIRSIDE DRIVINGPERMIT
xli. SARP : STANDARD& RECOMMENDEDPRACTICE
xlii. IFSO : INFLIGHTSECURITY OFFICER
xliii. BTL : BAGGAGE TALLY LIST
xliv. CMG : CRISIS MANAGEMENT GROUP
xlv. PSF : PASSENGER SERVICE FEE
xlvi. REM : ROENTGEN EQUIVALENT MAN
 xlvii. BW : BLACKANDWHITE
xlviii. NEG : NEGATIVE
xlix. DAW : DIRECTORAIRWORTHINESS
l. CAPPS : COMPUTER AIDEDPASSENGERPROFILINGSYSTEM
li. COP : COOLING OFF PIT
lii. HDA : HIGH DENSITY ALERT
liii. RCB : RESUME CURRENTBAG
liv. COE : CONTROLLER OF EXPLOSIVES
lv. MZDFMD : MULTI ZONE DOOR FRAME METAL DETECTOR
lvi. LTPE : LOWTEMPERATURE PLASTIC EXPLOSIVE
lvii. TATP :TRIACETONE TRIPEROXIDE
lviii. LAG : LIQUIDS, AEROSOLS, AND GELS
lix. VEH : VARIABLE EDGE ENHANCEMENT
lx. VZM : VARIABLEZOOM
lxi. AWB : AIRWAY BILL
lxii. TIP : THREAT IMAGE PROJECTION
lxiii. PHS :PHYSICAL INSPECTION AND / OR HAND SEARCH
lxiv. VCK :VISUAL CHECK
lxv. XRY : XRAY EQUIPMENT
lxvi. RES :REMOTE EXPLOSIVE SENSITIVITY
lxvii. FRD : FREE RUNNING EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGS
lxviii. VPT : VAPOUR TRACER
lxix. PRT :PARTICAL TRACE
lxx. MDE :METAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT
lxxi. SIM : SUBJECTED TO FLIGHT SIMULATION
lxxii. AOM : SUBJECTED TO ANY OTHER MEANS
lxxiii. ATC : Air Traffic Control
lxxiv. UFO : Unidentified Flying Object
lxxv. AIT : Armed Intervention Team
lxxvi. CCS : Cabinet Committee on Security
lxxvii. IAF : Indian Air Force
lxxviii. EDA : Explosive Detection Analysis
lxxix. AHME : Anti Hijacking Mock Exercise
lxxx. AWG : American Wire Gauge
lxxxi. MANPADS : Man Portable Air Defense System
lxxxii. HMX : High Melting Explosive
lxxxiii. BTCL : Bomb Threat Checklist
lxxxiv. BTCF : Bomb Threat Communication Form.
 lxxxv. CGO : Cargo
lxxxvi. IMS : Ion Mobility Spectrometry
lxxxvii. IAPP : Isolated Aircraft Parking Position.
lxxxviii. USAP : Universal Security Audit Programme
lxxxix. DDG : Deputy Director General
xc. RTVS : Real Time Viewing System.
xci. CROT Kit : Car Remote Opening Toll Kit.
xcii. BTME : Bomb Threat Mockup Exercise.
xciii. HFP : Human factor Principle.
xciv. ECAC : Europian Civil Aviation Conference
xcv. SLVC : Suspected Luggage Containment Vessel.
xcvi. PWD : Person With Disability.
xcvii. WAC : Weapon Authorization Card.
xcviii. ANFO : Amonium Nitrate in Fuel Oil.
xcix. HRCM : High Risk Cargo and Mail.
c. CBRN : Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear.
ci. UDF : User Development Fee.
cii. UVSM : Under Vehicle Search Mirror.
ciii. PRM : Person With Reduce Mobility.
civ. OEM : Original Equipment Manufacturer.
cv. IGRUAL : Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udaan Academy Limited.
cvi. UDAN : Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik.
cvii. ABP : Able bodied passenger.
cviii. EOD : Explosive Ordinance Disposal.
cix. UPU : Universal Postal Union.
cx. IFALPA : International Federation of Airline pilots Associations.
cxi. NCASC : National Civil Aviation Security Committee.
cxii. SeMS : Security Management System.
cxiii. SMS : Safety Management System.
cxiv. CMT : Crisis Management Team.