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GSC Flashcards

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What does GSC stand for?

  • General Safety Control
  • Ground Security Control
  • Ground Security Coordinator (correct)
  • General Security Coordinator
  • What is Accessible Property?

    Property intended to be accessible to an individual in the sterile area, aircraft cabin, secured area or SIDA as appropriate.

    Define Accompanied Commercial Courier Consignments.

    Cargo associated with a passenger who receives specific compensation to accompany the consignment when tendered by an IAC within the US or regulated agent or IATA approved agent outside of the US.

    What is Advanced Technology in the context of airport security?

    <p>An automated explosives detector that does not meet the min EDS certification standards established by TSA for detecting explosives in checked baggage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Air Operations Area (AOA) include?

    <p>A portion of the airport specified in the airport security program where security measures are carried out, including aircraft movement areas, aircraft parking areas, loading ramps and safety areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT)?

    <p>TSA full body scanning devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Air Waybill?

    <p>The shipping document used for the transportation of air freight that includes conditions, limitations of liability, shipping instructions, description of commodity, and applicable transportation charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Attended Aircraft.

    <p>An aircraft for which a direct aircraft operator employee, or authorized representative ensures access is limited to authorized individuals and property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Authorized Representative in airport security?

    <p>An individual who is not a direct employee of the aircraft operator, but is authorized to act on the operator's behalf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is classified as Cargo?

    <p>Property 16 ounces (453.6 grams) or greater in weight, tendered for air transportation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Checked Baggage?

    <p>Property tendered by or on behalf of a passenger and accepted by an aircraft operator for transport, which is inaccessible to passengers during flight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Explosives Detection System (EDS)?

    <p>A TSA-certified automated device capable of detecting explosive materials in checked baggage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) refer to?

    <p>A TSA-certified device which detects explosives particles on items intended to be carried into the sterile area or transported onboard aircraft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Hold Area?

    <p>A sterile portion of an airport at a non-US location where passengers and accessible property are screened to TSA standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

    <p>A device fabricated in an improvised manner which incorporates explosives or destructive lethal noxious pyrotechnic or incendiary chemicals in its design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered a Known Shipper?

    <p>A shipper meeting the criteria set forth in this AOSSP who is not a direct air carrier or IAC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LEO stand for?

    <p>Law Enforcer Officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Out of Service mean?

    <p>An aircraft not available for flight in revenue service because it has been removed from service for maintenance, inspection, overhaul, repair, or replacement of parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Positive Passenger Bag Match (PPBM)?

    <p>A system that ensures the air carrier does not transport the baggage of passengers who are not on the flight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Pat Down Search.

    <p>An inspection of an individual's body conducted by physically touching the individual following TSA measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What encompasses Positive Target Identification?

    <p>Information regarding the target, such as registration number of an aircraft or specific identifiers in a bomb threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Principal Security Specialists (PSS)?

    <p>TSA-designated specialists responsible for direct oversight of an aircraft operator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a Private Charter?

    <p>An aircraft operator flight for which the charterer engages the total passenger capacity of the aircraft without soliciting passengers publicly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Prohibited Items.

    <p>Items that cannot be transported in checked baggage or accessible property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Suspicious Incident Report?

    <p>Report generated weekly by the TSA that collects information from various sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a Screening Supervisor?

    <p>A TSA Employee or individual contracted by TSA who supervises screeners and the screening process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Secured Area in an airport?

    <p>A portion of an airport where certain security measures in the airport security program are carried out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define SIDA (Security Identification Display Area).

    <p>A part of the airport where security measures are enforced and access is controlled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Security Restricted Area?

    <p>Airside areas of an airport into which access is controlled to ensure the security of civil aviation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Sterile Area?

    <p>A portion of an airport that provides passengers access to boarding aircraft and is controlled by TSA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Specific Aircraft.

    <p>An aircraft identified in a bomb threat by a flight number, departure time, or actual location when PTI is included.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Specific Ground Facility?

    <p>An area owned or exclusively operated by the aircraft operator identified in a bomb threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Suspect Bag Item?

    <p>A bag or item that alarms the EDS or ETD and has not been cleared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ground Security Coordinator (GSC)

    • GSC stands for Ground Security Coordinator, responsible for overseeing security in airport operations.

    Accessible Property

    • Refers to property accessible to individuals in controlled areas such as sterile or secured zones.

    Accompanied Commercial Courier Consignments

    • Cargo linked to a passenger who is compensated to transport the consignment, applicable within and outside the US under specific regulations.

    Advanced Technology

    • Encompasses automated explosives detectors that do not meet TSA certification standards for checked baggage detection.

    Air Operations Area (AOA)

    • Defined area at the airport where specific security measures are implemented, including aircraft movement and parking zones.

    Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT)

    • Full body scanning devices used by TSA for security screening.

    Air Waybill

    • Shipping document for air freight detailing conditions, liability limitations, and shipping instructions.

    Attended Aircraft

    • Aircraft monitored by an authorized operator representative to restrict access to authorized personnel only.

    Authorized Representative

    • Individual acting on behalf of an aircraft operator to perform security measures, including gate agents and contractors.

    Cargo

    • Defined as property weighing 16 ounces or more for air transportation; includes unaccompanied baggage but excludes US mail and certain diplomatic pouches.

    Checked Baggage

    • Luggage submitted by a passenger, inaccessible during the flight, accepted for transport by the aircraft operator.

    Explosives Detection System (EDS)

    • TSA-certified automated device for detecting explosive materials in checked baggage.

    Explosives Trace Detection (ETD)

    • TSA-certified device that detects explosives particles on items intended for air transport.

    Explosives Trace Portal

    • TSA-certified device ensuring no explosives or residues on passengers at security checkpoints.

    HOLD AREA

    • Sterile airport section at a non-US location for screened passengers and accessible property.

    Improvised Explosive Device (IED)

    • Device made in an unregulated way incorporating explosives or harmful chemicals.

    Known Shipper

    • Shipper who meets regulatory criteria and is not a direct air carrier or indirect air carrier (IAC).

    Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)

    • Sworn government employee (federal, state, local) authorized to enforce criminal laws.

    Out of Service

    • Aircraft removed from flight service for maintenance or inspections.

    Positive Passenger Bag Match (PPBM)

    • System ensuring only passengers on the flight have their luggage transported.
    • Physical inspection of an individual conducted according to TSA protocols.

    Positive Target Identification

    • Specific information about a target, aiding in bomb threat assessments.

    Principal Security Specialists (PSS)

    • TSA-designated specialists overseeing aircraft operator security compliance.

    Private Charter

    • Aircraft flights for which the charterer utilizes the entire passenger capacity, with costs borne by the charterer.

    Prohibited Items

    • Items forbidden in checked baggage or accessible property in sterile areas.

    Suspicious Incident Report

    • Weekly TSA report compiling data from airlines, TSA Federal Air Marshals, and FAA regarding security incidents.

    Screening Supervisor

    • TSA or contracted individual supervising security screeners during screening processes.

    Secured Area

    • Defined airport region implementing specific security measures for enplaning and deplaning passengers.

    Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)

    • Airport area under security measures including secured zones, applicable only in the US.

    Security Restricted Area

    • Controlled access airside areas ensuring civil aviation security, typically including departure areas and cargo zones.

    Sterile Area

    • Controlled access airport section allowing passengers to board aircraft, managed by TSA.

    Specific Aircraft

    • Aircraft identified in bomb threats by specific flight numbers or locations.

    Specific Ground Facility

    • Area owned or operated by an aircraft operator identified in bomb threat communications.

    Suspect Bag Item

    • Item causing alarm in EDS or ETD without resolving the cause through established protocols.

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