TSA Acronyms Flashcards

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What does '2D' stand for?

three dimensional

two dimensional (correct)

four dimensional

one dimensional

What does ACY stand for?

Atlantic City International Airport

What does ADA represent?

Americans with Disabilities Act

What does AFSD mean?

Assistant Federal Security Director Signup and view all the answers

What is AMN03?

Ammonium Nitrate Signup and view all the answers

What does ANFO stand for?

Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil Signup and view all the answers

What does AIT refer to?

Advanced Imaging Technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the AOA in aviation terms?

Air Operations Area Signup and view all the answers

What does APAP stand for?

Auto Positive Airway Pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does APU mean?

Air Purification Unit Signup and view all the answers

What does ASTM stand for?

American Society for Testing and Materials Signup and view all the answers

What does AT represent?

Advanced Technology Signup and view all the answers

What does ATF stand for?

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Signup and view all the answers

What does ATR mean?

Automatic Threat Recognition Signup and view all the answers

What does ATSA stand for?

Aviation and Transportation Security Act Signup and view all the answers

What does AVS stand for?

Alternate Viewing System Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a BDO?

Behavior Detection Officer Signup and view all the answers

What does BHS stand for?

Baggage Handling System Signup and view all the answers

What does BLS mean?

Bottle Liquid Scanner Signup and view all the answers

What does BPAP stand for?

Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does BPS mean?

Boarding Pass Scanner Signup and view all the answers

What does BVS stand for?

Baggage Viewing Station Signup and view all the answers

What does BW represent?

Black & White Signup and view all the answers

What is C4?

A military explosive Signup and view all the answers

What does CAPPS stand for?

Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System Signup and view all the answers

What is a CAC?

Common Access Card Signup and view all the answers

What does CBRA mean?

Checked Baggage Resolution Area Signup and view all the answers

What does CBP stand for?

Customs and Border Protection Signup and view all the answers

What does CBT refer to?

Computer Based Training Signup and view all the answers

What does CC mean?

Crystal Clear Signup and view all the answers

What does CDSO stand for?

Collateral Duty Safety Officer Signup and view all the answers

What does C.F.R. represent?

Code of Federal Regulations Signup and view all the answers

What does CHS refer to?

Charleston International Airport, Charleston, SC Signup and view all the answers

What does CIA stand for?

Central Intelligence Agency Signup and view all the answers

What does COPD mean?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What does CPAP stand for?

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does CRPS mean?

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is CN a component of?

Tear gas Signup and view all the answers

What does CS refer to?

Tear gas component Signup and view all the answers

What does CT stand for?

Computer Tomography Signup and view all the answers

What does DAFSD mean?

Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director Signup and view all the answers

What is a DAP?

Direct Access Point Signup and view all the answers

What does DFSD stand for?

Deputy Federal Security Director Signup and view all the answers

What does DHS stand for?

Department of Homeland Security Signup and view all the answers

What does DO mean?

Divestiture Officer Signup and view all the answers

What does DOSHO stand for?

Designated Occupational Safety and Health Official Signup and view all the answers

What does DoD stand for?

Department of Defense Signup and view all the answers

What does DOT mean?

Department of Transportation Signup and view all the answers

What does DVD stand for?

Digital Video Disc Signup and view all the answers

What does EDS stand for?

Explosive Detection System Signup and view all the answers

What does EGDN represent?

Ethylene Glycol Dinitrate Signup and view all the answers

What does ELO stand for?

Enabling Learning Objective Signup and view all the answers

What does E-stops mean?

Emergency Stops Signup and view all the answers

What does ETD stand for?

Explosive Trace Detection Signup and view all the answers

What does FAA stand for?

Federal Aviation Administration Signup and view all the answers

What does FAM stand for?

Federal Air Marshal Signup and view all the answers

What does FBI mean?

Federal Bureau of Investigation Signup and view all the answers

What does FDA stand for?

Food and Drug Administration Signup and view all the answers

What does FEMA stand for?

Federal Emergency Management Agency Signup and view all the answers

What does FFDO mean?

Federal Flight Deck Officer Signup and view all the answers

What does FLETC stand for?

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Signup and view all the answers

What does FSD mean?

Federal Security Director Signup and view all the answers

What does FTI represent?

Fictional Threat Image Signup and view all the answers

What does FWD stand for?

Forward Signup and view all the answers

What does GED mean?

General Education Degree Signup and view all the answers

What does HAZMAT stand for?

Hazardous Materials Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

TSA Acronyms

2D: Refers to "two dimensional," often used in contexts like imaging and modeling.
ACY: The abbreviation for Atlantic City International Airport.
ADA: Stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act, a crucial legislation for civil rights.
AFSD: Assistant Federal Security Director, a key position in airport security operations.
AMN03: Chemical abbreviation for Ammonium Nitrate, a common explosive.
ANFO: Stands for Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil, a widely used type of explosive.
AIT: Represents Advanced Imaging Technology, an advanced security screening method.
AOA: Air Operations Area, a designated space for aircraft operations at airports.
APAP: Auto Positive Airway Pressure, a device used for respiratory support.
APU: Air Purification Unit, essential for maintaining air quality in various environments.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials, an international standards organization.
AT: Refers to Advanced Technology, commonly associated with upgrades in security systems.
ATF: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency.
ATR: Automatic Threat Recognition, important for identifying potential security threats.
ATSA: Aviation and Transportation Security Act, key legislation in air travel safety.
AVS: Alternate Viewing System, used as a backup for security screenings.
BDO: Behavior Detection Officer, responsible for identifying suspicious behavior at airports.
BHS: Baggage Handling System, the automated system for managing passenger luggage.
BLS: Bottle Liquid Scanner, a device to detect liquids in containers during security checks.
BPAP: Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure, another device used for respiratory assistance.
BPS: Boarding Pass Scanner, verifies passenger identity and valid boarding passes.
BVS: Baggage Viewing Station, allows for visual inspection of luggage.
BW: Black & White, refers to color specifications in documents or images.
C4: A powerful military explosive, commonly utilized in demolition.
CAPPS: Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System, enhances passenger screening processes.
CAC: Common Access Card, used as a secure identification tool for access to facilities.
CBRA: Checked Baggage Resolution Area, designated for resolving issues with checked baggage.
CBP: Customs and Border Protection, responsible for regulating the flow of goods and people into the U.S.
CBT: Computer Based Training, a method for delivering educational courses via computers.
CC: Crystal Clear, often refers to clarity in communication or visuals.
CDSO: Collateral Duty Safety Officer, oversees safety compliance in various operations.
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations, contains the general and permanent rules of federal agencies.
CHS: Charleston International Airport in Charleston, SC.
CIA: Central Intelligence Agency, a key agency in U.S. intelligence and national security.
COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, a significant respiratory condition.
CPAP: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, primarily used for sleep apnea treatment.
CRPS: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, a chronic pain condition.
CN: Component of tear gas, commonly used in riot control.
CS: Also a tear gas component, effective for crowd control situations.
CT: Computer Tomography, imaging technology for medical diagnostics.
DAFSD: Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director, supports security operations at airports.
DAP: Direct Access Point, referring to a location for expedited access.
DFSD: Deputy Federal Security Director, assists in managing federal security operations.
DHS: Department of Homeland Security, oversees national security and immigration.
DO: Divestiture Officer, typically involved in asset management or security screenings.
DOSHO: Designated Occupational Safety and Health Official, ensures adherence to safety standards.
DoD: Department of Defense, responsible for national military and security.
DOT: Department of Transportation, manages all aspects of transportation systems.
DVD: Digital Video Disc, a common storage format for video data.
EDS: Explosive Detection System, technology for identifying explosives in baggage.
EGDN: Ethylene Glycol Dinitrate, an explosive compound.
ELO: Enabling Learning Objective, focuses on educational outcomes.
E-stops: Emergency Stops, crucial for halting operations in emergencies.
ETD: Explosive Trace Detection, a method for identifying traces of explosives.
FAA: Federal Aviation Administration, regulates all aspects of civil aviation.
FAM: Federal Air Marshal, responsible for in-flight security.
FBI: Federal Bureau of Investigation, investigates and enforces federal laws.
FDA: Food and Drug Administration, ensures safety and efficacy of food and drugs.
FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency, coordinates responses to disasters.
FFDO: Federal Flight Deck Officer, responsible for protecting the aircraft cockpit.
FLETC: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, training agency for federal law enforcement personnel.
FSD: Federal Security Director, oversees airport security operations.
FTI: Fictional Threat Image, used for training security personnel.
FWD: Forward, commonly used in navigation and communication contexts.
GED: General Education Degree, equivalent to a high school diploma.
HAZMAT: Hazardous Materials, substances potentially harmful to health and safety.

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