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What does GSC stand for?
What does GSC stand for?
What is Accessible Property?
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.
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?
What is Advanced Technology in the context of airport security?
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What does the Air Operations Area (AOA) include?
What does the Air Operations Area (AOA) include?
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What is Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT)?
What is Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT)?
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What is an Air Waybill?
What is an Air Waybill?
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Define Attended Aircraft.
Define Attended Aircraft.
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What is an Authorized Representative in airport security?
What is an Authorized Representative in airport security?
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What is classified as Cargo?
What is classified as Cargo?
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What is Checked Baggage?
What is Checked Baggage?
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What is an Explosives Detection System (EDS)?
What is an Explosives Detection System (EDS)?
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What does Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) refer to?
What does Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) refer to?
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What is a Hold Area?
What is a Hold Area?
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Define Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
Define Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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Who is considered a Known Shipper?
Who is considered a Known Shipper?
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What does LEO stand for?
What does LEO stand for?
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What does Out of Service mean?
What does Out of Service mean?
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What is Positive Passenger Bag Match (PPBM)?
What is Positive Passenger Bag Match (PPBM)?
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Define Pat Down Search.
Define Pat Down Search.
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What encompasses Positive Target Identification?
What encompasses Positive Target Identification?
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What are Principal Security Specialists (PSS)?
What are Principal Security Specialists (PSS)?
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What constitutes a Private Charter?
What constitutes a Private Charter?
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Define Prohibited Items.
Define Prohibited Items.
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What is a Suspicious Incident Report?
What is a Suspicious Incident Report?
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Who is a Screening Supervisor?
Who is a Screening Supervisor?
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What is a Secured Area in an airport?
What is a Secured Area in an airport?
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Define SIDA (Security Identification Display Area).
Define SIDA (Security Identification Display Area).
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What is a Security Restricted Area?
What is a Security Restricted Area?
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What is a Sterile Area?
What is a Sterile Area?
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Define Specific Aircraft.
Define Specific Aircraft.
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What is a Specific Ground Facility?
What is a Specific Ground Facility?
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What is a Suspect Bag Item?
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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.
Pat Down Search
- 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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