ACE Security M1
IPP
Isolated Parking Position
PNR
Passenger Name Record
PIC
Pilot in Command
PPBM
Positive Passenger Bag Match
What is a Security Risk Assessment (SeMS)?
Similar to the safety management systems but with the security focus
TLO
Terrorist Liaison Officer
TSR
Transportation Security Regulation
IED
improvised explosive device
VBIED
vehicle-borne improvised explosive device
WMD
weapons of mass destruction
Four security areas
1. Air Operations Area, 2. Sterile Area 3. Secured Area 4. Security Identification Display Area
AC
Advisory Circular
AOA
Air Operations Area
ACARS
Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System
AOSC
Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator
AOPA
Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association
ASC
Airport Security Coordinator
ASP
Airport Security Program
ATSP
Airport Tenant Security Program
ASIS
American Society for Industrial Security
AFSD
Assistant Federal Security Director
AIT
Automated Imaging Technology
ATR
Automated Threat Recognition
ADASP
Aviation Direct Access Screening Program
ASAC
Aviation Security Advisory Committee
AVSEC
Aviation Security Contingency Plan
BDO
Behavior Detection Officer
BAO
Bomb Appraisal Officer
BATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
BCP
Business Continuity Planning
CCSP
Certified Cargo Screening Program
CASFO
Civil Aviation Security Field Office
CERT
Community Emergency Response Team
What TSI do?
Compliance investigators for TSA, conduct tests of airport security system, write Letters of Violation, audit airport security records.
CAPPS
Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System
CPTED
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
CHRC
Criminal History Record Check
CIRG
Critical Incident Response Group
CBP
Customs and Border Protection
DHS
Department of Homeland Security
DAC
Designated Aviation Channeler
DEA
Drug Enforcement Administration
EOC
Emergency Operations Center
EAA
Exclusive Area Agreement
ETD
Explosive Trace Detection
EDS
Explosives Detection System
TSA party that is primarily responsible for transportation security matters?
FSD
FAM
Federal Air Marshall
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FFDO
Federal Flight Deck Officer
FPS
Federal Protective Service
FIO
Field intelligence officer
FBO
Fixed Base Operator
FSP
Full Standard Security Program
GSC stand for? What do they do or work for?
Ground Security Coordinator; A GSC is usually a gate or cargo agent who works for the air carrier.
HRT
Hostage Rescue Team
ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
IFSC
In-flight Security Coordinator
IAC
Indirect Air Carrier Plan or/ Incident Action Plan
IACSSP
Indirect Air Carrier Standard Security Program
IATA
International Air Transport Association
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
IMS
Ion-mobility spectrometry
JTTF
Joint Terrorism Task Force
LEO
Law Enforcement Officer
LRBL
Least Risk Bomb Location
MANPADS
Manned Portable Air Defense System
NEDCP
National Explosive Detection Canine Program
NIMS
National Incident Management System
NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board
CBRNE
Nuclear/Biological/Chemical/Explosive
PIV
Personal Identity Verification
PCSSP
Private Charter Standard Security Program
RAM
Random Antiterrorism Measures
RT
Registered Traveler
SPP
Screening Partnership Program
SPOT
Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques
What TSO's do
Screening officers or document check personnel
SD
Security Directive
SIDA
Security Identification Display Area
SeMS
Security Management System
SOC
Security Operations Center
SSCP
Security Screening Check Point
STA
Security Threat Assessment
SSI
Sensitive Security Information
SARP
Standards and Recommended Practices
SAM
Surface to Air Missile
When was the TSA created?
TSA was created as part of the aviation and transportation security active 2001 and took over aviation security responsibilities from the FAA.
TSC
Terrorist Screening Center
Prior to 9/11, what agency was responsible for aviation security?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
TSA
Transportation Security Administration
TSI
Transportation Security Inspector
TSO
Transportation Security Officer
TSOC
Transportation Security Operations Center
TWIC
Transportation Worker Identification Credentials
TDC
Travel Document Check
TFSSP
Twelve-Five Standard Security Program
USAR
Urban Search and Rescue
WTMD
Walk Through Metal Detector
