Geog 3300 Midterm 2

ADIZ

Air Defense Identification Zone

Maritime Links

Inland Routes, Off-shore routes

VSP

Vessel Security Plans

MARSEC Level 2

(Maritime) Appropriate additional protective security measures shall be maintained for a period of time as a result of heightened risk of a transportation security incident.

MARSEC 3

(Maritime) Further specific protective security measures shall be maintained for a limited period of time when a transportation security incident is probable, imminent, or has occurred, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target.

MARSEC Level 1

(Maritime) Minimum appropriate security measures shall be maintained at all times.

AOPA Airport Security Watch Program

1-866-GA-SECURE

2005 US National Strategy for Maritime Security 4 Objectives

1. Prevent terrorist attack and Criminal Hostile Acts 2. Protect Maritime-related population centers and critical infrastructure 3. Minimize damage and expedite recovery 4. Safeguard the ocean and its resources

MTSA

2002 Maritime Transportation Security Act It requires vessels and port facilities to conduct vulnerability assessments and develop security plans that may include passenger, vehicle and baggage screening procedures; security patrols; establishing restricted areas; personnel identification procedures; access control measures; and/or installation of surveillance equipment.

IPSP

2004 Coast Guard International Port Security Program Dedicated to supporting nations that show a commitment to improving their port security. We are involved in Capacity Building, conferences, and tailored seminars.

AIT

Advanced Imaging Technology

AOSSP

Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program

ASP

Airport Security Program Refers to the techniques and methods used in an attempt to protect passengers, staff, aircraft, and airport property from accidental/malicious harm, crime, and other threats.

APTA

American Public Transportation Association Mission is to strengthen and improve public transportation by serving and leading its diverse membership through advocacy, innovation and information sharing.

AMSP

Area Maritime Security Plans

UITP

Association of Public Transport

ATSA

Aviation and Transportation Security Act, Nov. 19, 2001 Created TSA. Established mandates with deadlines, called for creation of new and modified security regulations.

How does TSA categorize airports? (largest to smallest)

Category X, Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Category 4

CCSP

Certified Cargo Screening Program A law passed in 2007 requiring all cargo loaded onto a passenger airline to be screened.

Design Elements to improve transit security

Clear trash bags, slanted vending machine tops, closed circuit television, hotline button to emergency servics

Maritime Nodes

Cruise ports, ferry terminals, cargo ports, marinas, locks

EDS

Explosive Detection System

FFDO

Federal Flight Deck Officer

Mass Transit and Passenger Rail Security

Highest number of terrorist attacks, primary target in these are people and goods rather than the mode itself. Increasing visible deterrence through the deployment of canine teams, passenger screening teams, and antiterrorism teams. Increasing infrastructure resilience by protecting the most critical tunnels, stations, and bridges. Fully engaging the public and transit operators in the counterterrorism mission.

ICAO

International Civil Aviation Organization Primary role is to provide a set of standards which will help regulate aviation across the world.

SOLAS

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea An international maritime treaty which sets minimum safety standards in the construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships.

ISPS

International Ship and Port Security Code A comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities, developed in response to the perceived threats to ships and port facilities in the wake of the 9/11 "Set of regulations that countries set/adopt for ships coming in and out of their ports."

UIC

International Union of Railways Mission is to promote rail transport at world level and meet the challenges of mobility and sustainable development.

Maritime Modes

Large cargo/passenger, small maritime/pleasure craft

MARSEC

Maritime Security Levels Describes the risk of maritime security through levels.

NPIAS

National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems The way that we categorize airports in the US based on the number of people flying through airports.

Land Transportation Security

Nothing created by US Government for land security.

"See Something, Say Something" program or "Is that your bag?" program

Relies on public to enhance security.

STSIP

Surface Transportation Security Inspector Program Ensure compliance with security directives, identify security gaps and leverage existing Federal, State and Local resources

I-STEP

TSA Intermodal Security Training Exercise Program A federal exercise program focused on security in the nation's transportation sector. Its mission is to enhance security and reduce risk across the transportation network.

VIPR

TSA Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response Teams Works alongside local law enforcement Augment the security of any mode of transportation at any location within the United States.

Twelve-Five Rule

The rule also required that "certain aircraft operators conduct criminal history records checks on their flightcrew members, and restrict access to the flight deck." The "certain aircraft operators" were defined as those conducting operations "in scheduled or charter service, carrying passengers or cargo or both...

ICAO Annex 17

To prevent and suppress all acts of unlawful interference against civil aviation throughout the world. SARPs for international aviation security were first adopted by the ICAO. EU300 (Common Rules) is under annex 17

TWIC

Transportation Worker Identification Program For workers who need access to secure areas of the nation's maritime facilities and vessels. TSA conducts a security threat assessment (background check) to determine a person's eligibility and issues the credential.

Pipeline Security Vulnerabilities

physical attack on compression stations, cyber attack on distribution system