SCREENERS

Study Material
BY:- RAJNISH SINGH

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LIST OF MODULE / TOPICS:.
TOPIC SUBJECT PAGE NO.
NO.
Terminologies
Abbreviations
Important points
True or False
Fill in the Blanks
Difference between
Important circular and order- categorisation
Airline security functions
Weapon handling
Security measures
BCAS
DGBCAS
Airport operator , CASO
BDDS
NCASP
Components of ASG/APSU
Functions of ASG/APSU- AEP,SHA,Access control, Vehicle
Bomb threat
Hijacking
Cargo
Catering
DFMD
EVD/ETD
HHMD
X RAY
CTP
TIP
Inline/ CT-EDS
Passenger screening concept-Basic search rule, Levels of Unruly
Pax
Passengers profiling
IED
Physical check
Extra questions- New Designations of Bcas
Prosthetic Passenger
PIDS
Pass zones, Suspicious Pax
SARPs
Gate no show, Vulnerability, Risk
Deportee/inadmissible/refusal room
Disruptive passenger, Detention room
PPP
ANNEX 17/ DOC 8973

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 Inquiry officer, Operational Area, Illegal Docs.
Web checkin, Behaviour Deatection,8 photo ID cards
Measures to detect non-metallic IED, Supervisor Role, Pre-
operaional check of equipment
Quality control entity, Quality control programme
Ion Scan-500DT, Conventional threats/emerging threats ,STEB
Security Non-Operational Aircraft, Prisoners
IFSO
BMA & ATC, Legitimate access, Shops in SHA
Passenger disturbance threat level or 1/2017, UDAN
Rapiscan 65MZDFMD,ATS,Light Sensor, Insider Threat
Management Information System, NLJD
Countermeasures, RT Phrases
Exemption from PESC list
International conventions
ICAO/IATA/ECAC/ACI/DGCA/APSC/NCASP
ANNEX
Classes of Dangerous goods, DG Packages
Annex 17 standards
Aircraft Rules 2011
Aircraft Rules 1937
Aircraft Acts 1934
Aircraft Rules 2003 (Carriage of DG)
AVSEC Order
AVSEC Circular

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Acts of unlawful interference: These are acts or attempted acts such as to jeopardize the safety of civil aviation including but not limited to:
a) Unlawful seizure of aircraft.
b) Destruction of an aircraft in service;
c) Hostage – taking on board an aircraft or on aerodromes,
d) Forcible intrusion on board an aircraft, at an airport or on the premises of an aeronautical facility,
e) Introduction on board an aircraft or at an airport of a weapon or hazardous device or material intended for criminal purposes.

f) Use of an aircraft in service for purpose of causing death, serious bodily injury, or serious damage to property or the environment; and

g) Communication of false information such as to jeopardize the safety of an aircraft in flight or on the ground, of passengers, crew, ground
personnel or the general public, at an airport or on the premises of a civil aviation facility.

account customer : is a customer: a)who is in possession of an established billing or credit account with a Regulated Agent or an aircraft
operator and which has previously booked at least four consignments in the last twelve months with such an agent or aircraft operator: and

b) Whose business status and credit worthiness has been approved by the Regulated Agent or the airline operator within one year prior to the date
on which the consignment is received.

Accompanied Hold Baggage: Baggage which is accepted for carriage in the hold of an aircraft and which is checked in by the passenger who is
on board.

Aerial Work: An aircraft operation in which an aircraft is used for specialized services such as agriculture, construction, photography, surveying,
observation and patrol, search and rescue, and aerial advertisement.

Aerodrome Entry Permit (AEP): The photo identity card, smart card or temporary permit issued by the Director General, BCAS, Ministry of
Civil Aviation or any person authorized by the Central Government for entry into the aerodrome or part of an aerodrome. (Ref. rule 2(c) of The
Aircraft (Security) Rules, 2011).

Aerodrome: Any definite or limited ground or water area intended to used, either wholly or in part, for the landing or departure of aircraft, and
includes all buildings, sheds, vessels, piers and other structures thereon appertaining thereto.

Aerodrome Operator: A person, organization or enterprise engaged in or offering to engage in an aircraft operation.

Aircraft Operator’s Documents: Air waybill and consignment notes, passenger tickets and boarding passes, bank and agent settlement plan
documents, excess baggage tickets, miscellaneous charges orders, damage and irregularity reports, baggage and cargo labels, timetables, and
weight and balance documents, for use by aircraft operators.

Aircraft: Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the
earth‟s surface.

Airside: The movement area of an airport, adjacent terrain and buildings or portions thereof, access to which is controlled.

ADP: Authority to drive a vehicle in the operational area.

Aircraft in Flight: An aircraft shall be deemed to be in flight at any time from the moment when all its external doors are closed following
embarkation until the moment when any such door is opened for disembarkation.

Aircraft in Service: An aircraft shall be considered to be “ in service” from the beginning of the pre-flight preparation of the aircraft by ground
personnel or by the crew for a specific flight until twenty-four hours after any landing and in the case of forced landing, the flight shall be deemed
to continue until the competent authorities take over the responsibility for the aircraft and for persons and property on board.

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Aircraft Not in Service: An aircraft that is either parked for a period of more than 12 hours or is not under surveillance sufficient to detect
unauthorized access.

Aircraft Maintenance Area: All the ground space and facilities provided for aircraft maintenance. It includes aprons, hangars, buildings and
workshops, vehicle parks and roads associated therewith. Such an area is normally designed as a security restricted area.

Aircraft Security Check: An inspection of the interior of an aircraft to which passengers may have had access and an inspection of the hold for
the purposes of discovering suspicious objects,weapons,explosives or other dangerous devices, articles and substances.

Aircraft Security Search: A thorough inspection of the interior and exterior of the aircraft for the purposes of discovering suspicious objects,
weapons or other dangerous devices, articles or substances.

Aircraft stand: A designated area on an apron intended to be used for parking an aircraft.

Airport: Any area in a member state which is open for commercial aircraft operations.

Airport permit system: It is a set of rules which controls the access of people and vehicles to restricted areas

Airside waiting area: Space between the departures concourse and airside exists from the passenger building.

Annex 17: of a Chicago Convention is a comprehensive document related to the Security contains Standard & Recommended Practices for
safeguarding an International Civil Aviation against the acts of Unlawful Interference.

OR

specifications of the International Civil Aviation Organization, applicable to all member states.The specifications are divided in to Standards and
Recommended Practices (SARP‟s)

Appropriate Authority for Aviation Security: The authority designated by a State within its administration to be responsible for the
development, implementation and maintenance of the National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP)

Apron: A defined area, on a land aerodrome, intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers, mail or cargo,
fueling, parking or maintenance.

Apron passenger vehicle: Any vehicle used to convey passengers between aircraft and passenger buildings.

ASG - Aviation security group: A unit of specialized Govt. Agency authorized by the DGBCAS to safeguard Civil Aviation against acts of
unlawful interference and protection of property at the aerodrome handling civil aviation.

Air Traffic control- Takes care of aircraft navigation on ground, taking off and landing on particular airport. ATC comes under ATS

ATS:Air Traffic services-Takes care of aircraft navigation on air in guiding the aircraft on air space. ATS comes under AAI

Aviation Security Group: A unit of specialized Government agency authorized by the Director General, BCAS to safeguard civil aviation
against acts of unlawful interference and protection of property at the aerodrome handling civil aviation. (also see rule 13 of the Aircraft
(Security) Rules, 2011)

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 Background check: A check of a person‟s identity and previous experience, including where legally permissible, any criminal history, as part of
the assessment of an individual‟s suitability to implement a security control and/or for unescorted access to a Security Restricted Area.

(NEW):-A check of a person‟s identity and previous experience, including any criminal history and any other security related information
relevant for assessing the person’s suitability, in accordance with National Legislation.

Baggage: Personal property of passengers or crew carried in the cabin or in the hold of an aircraft by agreement with the operator.

Baggage Breakup Area: The area where all the arrival passenger‟s bags is delivered to them

Baggage Container: A receptacle in which baggage is loaded for conveyance in an aircraft.

Baggage Reconcilation: The process of tallying the number of baggage checked-in for a specific flight with the number of checked-in baggage
received in BMA for a specific flight is known as baggage Reconcilation. And it is done with the help of BTL(baggage tally list) and CLS
(container loading sheet) manually and automated.

Baggage Sorting Area / Baggage Makeup Area: Space in which departure baggage is sorted into flight loads.

Baggage Storage Area: Space in which checked/hold baggage is stored pending transport to aircraft and space in which mishandled baggage
may be held until forwarded, claimed or otherwise disposed of.

Behavior detection: defines within an aviation security environment, the application of techniques involving the recognition of behavioral
characteristics, including but not limited to physiological or gestural signs indicative of anomalous behavior, to identify persons who may pose a
threat to civil aviation.

Bomb Alert: A status of alert, put in place by competent authorities to activate an intervention plan intended to counter the possible
consequences arising from a communicated threat, anonymous or otherwise, or arising from the discovery of a suspect device or other suspect
item on an aircraft, at an airport or in any civil aviation facilities.

Bomb Threat: A communicated threat, anonymous or otherwise, which suggests, or infers, whether true or false that the safety of an aircraft in
flight or on the ground, or any airport or civil aviation facility or any person may be in danger from an explosive or other item or device.

Buttressing: Placing sand bags on and around the suspected items.

Cabin Baggage: Baggage intended for carriage in the cabin of an aircraft.

Cargo: Any property carried on an aircraft other than mail, stores and accompanied or mishandled baggage.

Cargo Area: All the ground space and facilities provided for cargo handlings. It includes aprons, cargo buildings and warehouses, vehicle parks
and roads associated therewith.

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Cargo Buildings: A building through which cargo passes between air and ground transport and in which processing facilities are located or in
which cargo is stored pending transfer to air or ground transport.

Cargo / Freight: Any property carried on an aircraft other then mail, stores and accompanied or mishandled baggage.

Catering Stores: All items, other than catering supplies, associated with passenger in-flight services, for example newspapers, magazines,
headphones, audio and video tapes, pillows and blankets, amenity kits.

Catering Supplies: Food, beverages, other dry stores and associated equipment used on board an aircraft. Note: Stores (Supplies).

a. For consumption - Goods, whether or not sold, intended for consumption by the passengers and the crew on board an aircraft, and goods
necessary for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft, including fuel and lubricants.

b. To be taken away - Goods for sale to passengers and crew of an aircraft with a view to be taken away on landing.

Certification: A formal evaluation and confirmation by or on behalf of the appropriate authority for aviation security that a person possesses the
necessary competencies to perform assigned functions to an acceptable level as defined by the appropriate authority.

Chartered Aircraft Operations: Chartered aircraft operations mean all operations, undertaken for aviation security that a person possesses the
necessary competencies to perform assigned functions to an acceptable level as defined by the appropriate authority.

Check-in: The process of reporting to an aircraft operator for acceptance on a particular flight.

Check-in position: The location of facilities at which check-in is carried out.

Certified Homeland Security Manager (CHSM): oversees tasks and activities related to the protection of agencies from external threats. Such
threats include natural disasters, pandemics and terrorism. This certification and career position is applicable in the fields of counter-terrorism,
public safety, security management and law enforcement.

Civil Aviation: It means air transportation of passengers and their belongings, cargo, mail etc by civil aircraft.

Consignment Security Declaration: A document signed by a person nominated by a known consignor or regulated agent certifying that the
consignment(s) to which the document refers is known cargo which has: Been secured in accordance with ICAO Standard 4.5.2 Been
received in a secure condition and has been protected from unauthorized access since being taken into the companies custody.

Courier Service: An operation whereby shipments tendered by one or more shippers are transported as the baggage of the courier passenger on
board a scheduled airline service under normal passenger hold baggage documentation.

Corporate Aviation: The non-commercial operation or use of aircraft by a company for the carriage of passengers or goods as an aid to the
conduct of company business, flown by a professional pilot employed to fly the aircraft.

Co-mail: Abbreviation of aircraft operator company mail, shipped within the company‟s network of stations.

Co-mat: Abbreviation of aircraft operator company materials, shipped within the company‟s network of stations.

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Combined Test Piece: Combined Test Piece is a testing piece given by the manufacturer to test the performance of the X-BIS as per the BCAS
requirements. There are six tests in CTP.

Commercial Air Transport Operation: An aircraft operation involving the transport of passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration or hire.

Note. – For the purpose of this NCASP, the term “aircraft operator” will be used instead of “commercial air transport operator”.

Consignor: For the purposes of aviation security the customer or consignor is considered to be:

The originator of the goods. Where the gods are prepared for carriage; or Where the goods become identifiable as air cargo.

Contingency Plan: A “proactive” plan to include measures and procedures addressing various threat levels, risk assessments and the associated
security measures to be implemented; designed to anticipate and mitigate events as well as prepare all concerned parties having roles and
responsibilities in case of an actual act of unlawful interference. A contingency plan sets forth incremental security measures that may be elevated
as the threat increases. It may be a stand-alone plan or included as part of a Crisis Management Plan.

Convention: The convention relating to international civil aviation signed at Chicago on the 7 th day of December, 1944.

Cooling Pit : It is a designated space in a remote area of the airside, in the shape of a pit of size 4x4x4 feet with overhead protection, to place /
dispose a suspected article found at the airport.

Cooling off process: Any suspicious object kept under observation for specific period of time is known as cooling off process.

Crew Member: A person assigned by an operator to duty on an aircraft during flight duty period.

Crisis Management: Contingency measures implemented in response to increased threat levels as well as implementation of measures and
procedures in response to the emergencies to include acts of unlawful interference.

Culpable Dupe: A person who is tricked in to carrying an improvised explosive device (IED), thinking it is something else, i.e., drugs or other
valuables

DANGEROUS ARTICLES: Any article that can be used to threaten the safety of the aircraft

Dangerous substances: substances which are capable of posing risk to the health of passengers and crew or the security/ safety of Aircraft or
property.

Dangerous Goods: Articles or substances which are capable of posing risk to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in
the list of dangerous goods in the Technical instructions or which are classified according to those instructions.

Deportee: A person who had legally been admitted to a State by its authorities or who had entered a State illegally, and who at some later time is
formally ordered by the competent authorities to leave that State.

Note. –The competent authorities may provide an escort for such persons.

Departure Concourse: The space between the check-in positions and the airside waiting area.

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Diplomatic Pouch (Bag): A shipping container having diplomatic immunity from search or seizure when accompanied by the required official
documentation.

Direct Transit Area: A special area established in an international airport, approved by the public authorities concerned and under their direct
supervision or control, where passengers can stay during transit or transfer without applying for entry to the State.

Disruptive passenger: A passenger who fails to respect the rules of conducts at an airport or on board or to follow the instructions of the airport
staff or crew members and thereby disturbs the good order and discipline at an airport or on board the aircraft.

(New):- A Passenger who fails to respect the rules of conduct at an Airport or on board an Aircraft or to follow the instructions of the Airport
Staff or crew members and thereby disturbs the good order and discipline at an airport or on board the aircraft.

Dosimeter Badge: A device worn by persons operating X-ray equipment to warn them of potential over exposure to radiation leakage from X-
ray equipment.

Dual Flight Time: Flight time during which a person is receiving flight instructions from a person on board the Aircraft.

Dupe: A person unknowingly carrying a weapon, explosive, or any contraband aboard an aircraft.

Emergency Plan: The plan setting forth the procedures for coordinating the response of different aerodrome agencies (or services) and of those
agencies in the surrounding community that could be of assistance in responding to an emergency.

Express cargo: Goods other than mail and accompanied or baggage involuntarily or inadvertently separated from passengers or crew which is
required to be carried on priority basis by an aircraft operator.

. Items of express cargo are limited to small packages, which are segregated into documents and other commercial items. A document waybill is
prepared for documents and commercial way bill for other commercial items. All the items are accompanied by invoice. Way bills bear the name
and address of the consigner. Express cargo companies has right to open the parcel and check the contents of bag. Companies will not inform the
consigners as to which airline will carry a particular item.

EXPLOSIVES: Any item that can be triggered to explode

Or

Material that causes a sudden, almost instantaneous, release of gas,heat,and pressure, accompanied by loud noise when subjected to a certain
amount of shock, pressure, or temperature.

Explosive Detection System (EDS): A technology system or combination of different technologies which has the ability to detect, and so to
indicate by means of an alarm, explosive material contained in baggage or other articles, irrespective of the material from which the bag is made.
(ETD/EVD/Sniffer Dogs)

Explosive Device Detection System (EDDS): A technology system or combination of different technologies which has the .ability to detect, and
so to indicate by means of an alarm, an explosive device by detecting one or more components of such a device contained in baggage,
irrespective of the material from which the bag is made. (Inline, X-bis, Ctx)

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Explosive Substance: A Solid or liquid substance (or mixture of substances) which is in itself capable by chemical reaction of emitting gases at
such a temperature, pressure and speed as to cause damage in the surrounding area. This definition includes pyrotechnic substances, even if they
do not emit gases. Those substances that are in themselves not explosive but may produce an explosive atmosphere of gas, vapour or dust are not
included.

Facilitation: The efficient management of a necessary control process, with the objective to expedite clearance of persons or goods and prevent
unnecessary operational delays.

Freight : See cargo.

Gate-no show: Passenger who has checked in with a registered baggage, but not shown up for boarding.

Gate no show drill: When a passenger, who has checked in for particular flight does not report for boarding and in case there is any registered
baggage for the passenger same has to be removed.

General Aviation: All civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport operations for remuneration or
hire.

General aviation operation: An aircraft operation other than a commercial air transport operation or an aerial work operation.

Hand Baggage / Carryon baggage: Hand baggage / Carryon baggage means any baggage of the passenger other than checked baggage.

Hazardous Material: A substance or material, including a hazardous substance, which has been determined to be capable of posing as
unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. Referred to as “dangerous goods” in international conventions.

Hijacking: Any person who on board an aircraft in flight: (i) Unlawfully, by force or threat thereof, or by any other form of intimidation, seizes,
or exercises control of that aircraft, or attempts to perform any such act, or (ii) Is an accomplice of a person who performs or attempts to perform
any such act, commits the offence of hijacking that aircraft.

High-risk cargo or mail: Cargo or mail which is deemed to pose a threat to civil aviation as a result of specific intelligence; or shows anomalies
or signs of tampering which give rise to suspicion.

NEW:- Cargo or mail presented by an unknown entity or showing signs of tampering shall be considered high risk if, in addition, it meets one of
the following criteria:

a) specific intelligence indicates that the cargo or mail poses a threat to civil aviation; or

b) the cargo or mail shows anomalies that give rise to suspicion; or

c) the nature of the cargo or mail is such that baseline security measures alone are unlikely to detect prohibited items that could endanger the
aircraft.

.Regardless of whether the cargo or mail comes from a known or unknown entity, a State’s specific intelligence about a consignment may render
it as high risk.

Hoax Threat (Green): A warning, which may not identify a target or a specific group of targets, or which otherwise, lacks credibility.

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Hold Baggage: Baggage intended for carriage in the hold of an aircraft.

Human Factors Principles: Principles which apply to design, certification, training, operations and maintenance and which seeks safe interface
between the human and other system components by proper consideration to human performance.

Human Performance: Human capabilities and limitations which have an impact on the safety, security and efficiency of aeronautical operations.

Identification Cards: See Permit system.

Image Interpretation: Recognizing the shapes displayed on x-ray units and being able to evaluate and classify them into the proper categories of
NO THREAT, POSSIBLE THREAT, and OBVIOUS THREAT.

Inadmissible Person: A person who is or will be refused admission to a State by its authorities.

Note : Such persons normally have to be transported back to their State of departure, or to any other State where the persons are admissible, by
the aircraft operator on which they arrived.

In-flight Security Officer: A person who is employed and trained by the government of the State of the Operator or by the government of the
State of registration to be deployed on an aircraft with the purpose of protecting that aircraft and its occupants against acts of unlawful
interference. This excludes persons employed to provide exclusive personal protection for one or more specific people travelling on the aircraft,
such as personal bodyguards.

In-flight Supplies : All items intended to be taken on board an aircraft for use, consumption or purchase by passengers or crew during the flight,
which typically include catering and clearing stores and supplies.

Integrated/consolidated cargo: A consignment of multi-packages which has been originated by more than one person, each of whom has made
an agreement for carriage by air with another person other than a scheduled aircraft operator.

Interline Passenger: Passenger who is transferred between aircraft of different air carriers during the course of his journey.

Interline Baggage: Baggage of passengers subject to transfer from the aircraft of one operator to the aircraft of another operator in the course of
their journey.

International Airport: Any airport designated by the Contracting State in whose territory it is situated as an airport of entry and departure for
international air traffic, where the formalities incident to custom immigration, public health, animal and plant quarantine and similar procedures
are carried out.

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Isolation Bay: Isolation Bay/ Area is a designated place for the parking of an aircraft which is known or believed to be the subject of unlawful
interference,or which for other reasons needs isolation from normal aerodrome activities " A designated Parking Bay at the airport far away from
the main passenger terminal, exclusively being made for the purpose of moving the effected aircraft in order to handle Contingencies and other
Threat situations ". (IAPP)

Known cargo: A Cargo consignment received from a regulated agent or known consignor to which appropriate security controls have been
applied; or a consignment of unknown cargo which has been subjected to appropriate security controls.

OR

Known & Unknown Cargo: The term known cargo means:

A consignment of air cargo from a known consignor or a regulated agent to which the appropriate security controls have been applied; or.A
consignment of unknown cargo which has subsequently been subjected to appropriate security controls.A consignment can therefore only be
classed as “known cargo” when it is originating from an approved source (known consignor) or by being subjected to active screening or
searching.Consignment received from non-regulated agents must therefore be treated as unknown cargo, and have appropriate security measures
applied that is screened or searched prior to being transported by air.

KNOWN CONSIGNOR: A known consignor is an originator of property for transportation by air for their own account and who has established
business with a regulated agent or an airline on the basis of agreed criteria addressing the security of goods.

OR

A known consignor is a person (individual or company)a. who is an original producer or manufacturer of goods; orb. who procures semi-finished
or finished goods and prepare them for carriage by air ;and

c. Who has a valid certificate of registration issued by the COSCA Govt of India.

OR

Known Consignor: (NEW): A consignor who originates cargo or mail for its own account and whose procedures meet common security rules
and standards sufficient to allow the carriage of cargo or mail on any aircraft.

Supplier of liquids, aerosols and gels and/or known supplier of security tamper-evident bags: The entity that ensures the implementation of
security controls and protection from unauthorized interference for supplies of liquids, aerosols and gels or supplies of security tamper-evident
bags, respectively, from their first point of entry to the airside until their delivery to passengers. The Known Supplier of liquids, aerosols and gels
and/or the Known Supplier of security tamper-evident bags fully accepts responsibility, by written declaration, for the implementation and quality
control of liquids, aerosols and gels and security tamper-evident bags within the supply chain on the airside.

Landside : Those parts of an airport, adjacent terrain and building or portions thereof that are not airside, as identified by states and relevant
entities in their security programmes.

LAGs: Liquids, aerosols and gels, in any volume, for sale at airport outlets (excluding food andbeverages for consumption in the airport premises
and not intended for carriage into theaircraft passenger cabin) or on board aircraft during the day(s) of the journey, either in the airside area or in
a security-restricted area.

Mail: All postal items tendered by and intended for delivery to designated postal operators to operate the postal services in accordance with the
Universal Postal Union (UPU).

Mishandled Baggage: Baggage involuntarily, or inadvertently, separated from passengers or crew.

Movement area: That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxing of aircraft, consisting of the manoeuvring area and the
apron(s).

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(new):movement area means the area of an aerodrome which is intended for the surface

movement of an aircraft and includes the man powering area and aprons

Narcotics Control: Measures to control the illicit movement of narcotics and psychotropic substances by air.

Non-Restricted Area: Area of an airport to which the public has access or to which access is otherwise unrestricted.

Non-Specific Threat (Amber): A warning that can be related to one or more targets but where there is doubt about its credibility or about the
effectiveness of existing countermeasures.

No show: A person who has not checked-in but has booked the Airline ticket.

Off-airport processing facilities: A passenger or cargo transport link terminal at an urban population centre at which processing facilities are
provided.

On-Line Baggage/Passenger (Transfer): Baggage/Passenger transfer between two flights of the same operation.

Operator: A person, organization or enterprise engaged in or offering to engage in an aircraft operation.

Passenger Area: All the ground space and facilities provided for passenger processing. It includes aprons passenger building, vehicle parks and
roads.

Passenger Gangway: A mechanically operated, adjustable ramp to provide direct passenger access between aircraft and buildings or vehicles.

Permits: A permit system consisting of cards or other documentation issued to individual persons employed on airports or who otherwise have
need for authorized access to the airport, airside or Security Restricted Area. Its purpose is to identify the individual and facilitate access. Vehicle
permits are issued and used for similar purposes to allow vehicular access. Permits are sometimes referred to as Airport Identity Cards or Passes.

Person with Disabilities (Reduced Mobility): Any person whose mobility is reduced due to a physical incapacity (sensory or locomotors), an
intellectual deficiency or any other cause of disability, age, or illness, when using air transport, and whose situation requires special attention and
the adaptation to the person‟s needs of the services made available to all passengers.

Pilot – in Command: The pilot designated by the operator, or in case of general aviation, the owner, as being in command and charged with the
safe conduct of a flight.

OR

The pilot designated by the operator, or in the case of general aviation, the owner, as being in command and charged with the safe conduct of a
flight.

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Positive Target Identification (PTI): Procedure building on an assessment system designed to lead the bomb warning assessor to a logical
conclusion to classify the threat as Specific/ Non-Specific/ Hoax.

Pier: A corridor at, above or below ground level to connect aircraft stands to a passenger building.

Prohibited Items: A list of items i.e. weapons, explosives or other dangerous devices, articles or substances which may be used to commit an act
of unlawful interference with civil aviation operations. Such list is established by the DG, BCAS based on a risk assessment. (4 categories.)

Profiling: Systematic observation of persons and baggage and questioning if necessary to categories them two group i.e. threatening and non-
threatening so that more attention can be paid to the threatening category.

PSA (Private Security Agency): (Cir 3/2021) PSA means an entity or agency other than a Govt. Agency, department or organisation having
valid license under PSARA 2005 (Private security agency regulation act 2005) with relevant authority and engaged in the business of providing
Private Security Services,

RECOMMENDED PRACTICE: Recommended practices are those specifications for physical characteristic procedure etc. The uniform
application of which is recognized as desirable in the interest of the safety & regularity of international air navigation and to which the member
states will endeavor to confirm in accordance with the convention.

New:- Any specification for physical characteristics, configuration, matériel, performance,

personnel or procedure, the uniform application of which is recognized as desirable in the interests of safety,

regularity or efficiency of international air navigation, and to which Contracting States will endeavour to conform

in accordance with the Convention

Regulated Agent: An agent, freight forwarder or any other entity who conducts business with an operator and provides security controls that are
accepted or required by the appropriate authority in respect of cargo or mail.

Restricted Articles: Articles which are, in the specific context of aviation security, defined as those articles, devices or substances which may be
used to commit an act of unlawful interference against civil aviation or which may endanger the safety of an aircraft and its occupants,
installations or the public.

Sabotage: An act or omission, intended to cause malicious or wanton destruction of property, endangering or resulting in unlawful interference
with international civil aviation and its facilities.

Screening: The application of technical or other means which are intended to identify and/or detect weapons, explosives or other dangerous
devices, articles or substances which may be used to commit an act of unlawful interference.

Security / Aviation Security: Safeguarding civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference. This objective is achieved by a combination of
measures and human and material resources.

Security Control: A means by which the introduction of weapons, explosives or other dangerous devices, articles or substances which may be
used to commit an act of unlawful interference can be prevented.

Security Audit: An in depth compliance examination of all aspects of the implementation of national civil aviation security programme.

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Security accident. :An occurrence which results in death or grievous hurt to a person or major damage to the property.

Security clearance: Compliance with the security controls specified in the National Civil Aviation Security Programme with regard to any
aircraft, entity, person or object. It is a status granted to individuals or entities allowing them access to classified information, access to restricted
areas or to conduct business after completion of a background check.

SECURITY CHECKS FOR LIQUIDS, AEROSOLS AND GELS (LAGs) AND SECURITY TAMPER-EVIDENT BAGS (STEBs):
Visual checks or security controls performed by security staff for signs of interference, in particular tampering with seals, theft and the
introduction of potentially dangerous devices, articles or substances. The checks should be made at the first point of entry on the airside, and
should be made on all supplies of liquids, aerosols and gels and security tamper-evident bags to establish that they have been protected, that there
is no evidence or suspicion of tampering, and that the necessary documentation is in order.

Security Exercise: A full-scale security exercise is a simulated act of unlawful interference with the objective of ensuring the adequacy of the
contingency plan to cope with different types of emergencies. A partial security exercise is a simulated act of unlawful interference with the
objective of ensuring the adequacy of the response of individual participating agencies and components of the contingency plan, such as the
communications system.

Security Inspection: An examination of the implementation of relevant national civil aviation security Programme requirements by an aircraft
operator, airport, or other entity involved in security.

Security Investigation: An inquiry into any act or attempted act of unlawful interference against civil aviation and/or any alleged or suspected
instance of non-compliance with the State‟s national civil aviation security programme or other legal and or regulatory requirements pertaining to
civil aviation security.(: It is triggered by a report submitted in accordance with the established safety occurrence reporting arrangements)

Security / Aviation Security: A combination of measures, human and material resources, intended to safeguard civil aviation against acts of
unlawful interference.

Security Equipment: Devices of a specialized nature for use, individually or as part of a system in the prevention or detection of acts of
unlawful interference with civil aviation and its facilities.

Security Programme: Written measures adopted to safeguard international civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference.

Security exercise: A full-scale security exercise is a simulated act of unlawful interference with the objective of ensuring the adequacy of a
contingency plan to cope with different types of emergencies. A partial security exercise is a simulated act of unlawful interference with the
objective of ensuring the adequacy of the response to individual participating agencies and components of the contingency plan, such as the
communications system.

Security incident: An occurrence in relation to civil aviation security which takes place either on the ground or in flight, which results in:

- in injury to a person, damage to property, fire and breakage;

- contravention or breach of security laws, regulations, national civil aviation security programme and orders issued by the Central Government
under the provisions of the Aircraft Act, 1934.

Security Restricted Area: Those areas of the airside of an airport which are identified as priority risk areas where in addition to access control,
other security controls are applied. Such areas will normally include, inter alia, all commercial aviation passenger departure areas between the

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screening checkpoint and the aircraft, the ramp, baggage make-up areas, including those where aircraft are being brought into service and
screened baggage and cargo are present, cargo sheds, mail centers, airside catering and aircraft cleaning premises.

Security hold area: A specific designed, designated, defined area where passengers are kept in hold after pre embarkation security check.

Security Survey: An evaluation of security needs, including the identification of vulnerabilities which could be exploited to carry out an act of
unlawful interference, and the recommendation of corrective actions.

Security Tamper evident bags (STEBs): Specially designed bags that should only be used for the scale of LAGs by airport outlets or on board
an aircraft.

Security Test: A covert or overt trial of an aviation security measure which simulates an attempt to commit an unlawful act.

Sensitive Aviation Security Information: Information that, if accessed by or disclosed to unauthorized persons, could create or be used to
exploit a vulnerability or facilitate an act of unlawful interference against civil aviation.

Service Panel: Aircraft external access point used for providing aircraft services, including water, lavatories, ground electrical outlets and other
service compartments that have external clip-down panels.

Simulation Chamber: Simulation Chamber is a cylindrical vessel mounted on a concrete slab with chamber walls which can withstand the
pressure of explosion of 5 kg of TNT. It operates on the principle of activating the explosive device in the suspect object by simulating the
physical conditions arising in a real air journey.

Small Arms: A general description applied to all hand-held fire arms.

Specific Threat (Red): A specific warning where the threat is of a nature which permits identification of a specific target, or where the caller has
positively identified himself or the organization involved and is judged credible.

Standard3.1.7: Each Contracting State shall require the appropriate authority to ensure the development and implementation of a national
training programme for personnel of all entities involved with or responsible for the implementation of various aspects of the national civil
aviation security programme. This training programme shall be designed to ensure the effectiveness of the national civil aviation security
programme.

Standard 3.1.8: Each Contracting State shall ensure the development and implementation of training programmes and an instructor certification
system in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme

Standard 3.4.2: Each Contracting State shall ensure that the persons implementing security controls possess all competencies required to
perform their duties and are appropriately trained according to the requirements of the national civil aviationsecurity programme and that
appropriate records are maintained up to date. Relevant standards of performance shall be established and initial and periodic assessments shall
be introduced to maintain those standards.

Standard 3.4.3: Each contracting state shall ensure that person carrying out screening operations are certified according to the requirement of the
NCASP to ensure that performance are consistently and reliably achieved.

STANDARD PRACTICE: standard practices are those specifications for physical characteristics procedure etc. The uniform application of
which is recognized as necessary for the safety and regularity of international air navigation and to which the member states will confirm in
accordance with the convention. In the event of impossibility of compliance, notification to ICAO is compulsory.

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New:- Any specification for physical characteristics, configuration, matériel, performance, personnel or

procedure, the uniform application of which is recognized as necessary for the safety or regularity of international

air navigation and to which Contracting States will conform in accordance with the Convention; in the event of

impossibility of compliance, notification to the Council is compulsory under Article 38 of the Convention.

State of Registry: The state on whose register the aircraft is entered.

State of the Operator:. The State in which the operator’s principal place of business is located or, if there is no such place of business, the
operator’s permanent residence.

Sterile Area: The area between any passenger inspection or screening checkpoint and the aircraft, into which access is strictly controlled.

Stores: Articles of a readily consumable nature for use or sale on board an aircraft during flight, including commissary supplies.

Stores (Supplies) For consumption: Goods, whether sold or not, intended for consumption by the passengers and crew on board an aircraft,
and goods necessary for the operation and maintenance of an aircraft, including fuel and lubricants. To be taken away: Goods for sale to
passengers and crew of an aircraft, with a view to be taken away on landing.

Supplies of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels: Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs), in any volume, for sale at airport outlets (excluding food and
beverages for consumption on airport premises and not intended for carriage in an aircraft cabin) or on board aircraft during the day(s) of the
journey, either airside or in a security restricted area.

Supplies of Security Tamper-Evident Bags: Security tamper-evident bags (STEBs) that should only be used for the sale of LAGs by airport
outlets or on board an aircraft.

Terminal: The main building or group of buildings where the processing of commercial passengers and cargo and the boarding of aircraft occurs.

Terrorism: The unlawful force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a Govt., the civilian population, or any segment
thereof in furtherance of political or social objectives (FBI definition). Premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetuated against non-
combatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine sate gents, usually intended to influence an audience (State Department definition).

Threat Image Projection (TIP): A software programme approved by the appropriate authority that can be installed on certain X-ray equipment,
which projects virtual images of threat articles such as guns, knives and improvised explosive devices within the X-ray image of a real bag under
examination or complete virtual images of bags containing threat articles, and provides immediate feedback to the X-ray operators of their ability
to detect such images.

Trace Detection Equipment: A technology system or combination of different technologies which has the ability to detect very small amounts
of explosives materials, and so to indicate, by means of an alarm, these materials contained in baggage or other articles subjected for analysis.

Travel Document: A passport or other official document of identity issued by a State or organization, which may be used by the rightful holder
for international travel.

Transfer Cargo and Mail: Cargo and mail departing on an aircraft other than that on which it arrived.

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Transfer Passenger / Baggage: Passengers / baggage making direct connections between two different flights.

Through passenger/baggage: Passenger/ Baggage subject to onward journey from one aircraft of one operator to the aircraft of same operator in
the course of the passenger's journey.

Transit passengers: Passengers departing from an airport on the same flight as that on which they arrived.

Transhipment cargo: Cargo and mail arriving by air from outside the transit state, for onward carriage by air.

Unaccompanied Baggage: Baggage, which is transported as cargo and may or may not be carried on the same aircraft with the person to whom
it belongs.

Unclaimed baggage: Baggage, which arrives at an airport and is not retrieved or claimed by a passenger.

Uncleared baggage: The time limit available to the operator to viewing must be programmable for 30 seconds. If time exceeds the given time
limit, that bags are called as uncleared baggage.

Unknown cargo: Any cargo that cannot be classified as known or freighter class known cargo Consignment security declaration

OR

A Cargo consignments received from a unknown consignor will be considered unknown cargo, which must be subjected to appropriate security
controls. Known cargo can also be considered unknown cargo, if security of the consignment was not maintained after security controls had been
applied.

Unidentified/Unattended baggage: Baggage at an airport, with or without a baggage tag,which is not picked up by or identified with a
passenger.

Unpredictability: The implementation of security measures in order to increase their deterrent effect and their efficiency, by applying them at
irregular frequencies, different locations and/or with varying means, in accordance with a defined framework.

Unruly Passengers: Persons, who commit, on board a civil aircraft, from the moment when the aircraft door is closed prior to takeoff to the
moment when it is reopened after landing, an act of:assault, intimidation, menace or wilful recklessness which endangers good order or the safety
of property or persons;assault, intimidation, menace or interference with a crew member in the performance of duties or which lessens the ability
to perform duties;wilful recklessness or damage to an aircraft, its equipment, or attendant structures and equipment such as to endanger good
order and the safety of the aircraft or its occupants;communication of information which is known to be false, thereby endangering the safety of
an aircraft in flight; andDisobedience of lawful commands or instructions for safe, orderly or efficient operations.

NEW:-

Persons who commit on board a civil aircraft, from the moment when the aircraft door is closed prior to take-off to the moment when it is
reopened after landing, an act of:

• assault, intimidation, menace or wilful recklessness which endangers good order order or the safety of property or persons;

• assault, intimidation, menace or interference with a crew member in the performance of duties or which lessens the ability to perform duties;

• wilful recklessness or damage to an aircraft, its equipment, or attendant structures and equipment such as to endanger good order and safety of
the aircraft or its occupants;

• communication of information which is known to be false, thereby endangering the safety of an aircraft in flight;

• Disobedience of lawful commands or instructions for safe, orderly or efficient operations.

Vehicle Entry Permit: Vehicle permits issued and used to allow vehicular access to restricted areas of the airports.

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Vital installation: Any facility on or connected with an aerodrome, which, if damaged or destroyed, would seriously impair the functioning of
the aerodrome

Vulnerable point: Any facility on or connected with an airport, which, if damaged or destroyed, would seriously impair the functioning of the
airport.e.g. ATC, Runway, SHA, Fuel Storage Area, Hangers, Radars.

Walk – Through Metal Detector (DFMD): A unit usually shaped like an archway that generated an invisible magnetic field and will sound an
alarm in the presence of metal.

Weapon: A broad range of devices and / or instruments that could be used or perceived to be used as a physical threat to aircraft, flight crews,
and the travelling public.

OR

Weapons: are articles primarily designed to kill, injure, immobilise or incapacitate a person.

X-Ray (BIS): A piece of equipment used to take a picture using X-ray. Used at airports to interpret images of property destined for transport on
civil aviation (guns, bombs, or other prohibited items).

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AAI - AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

AAIB- AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BUREAU

AACS- AUTOMATED ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

A/C -AIRCRAFT

AC – AERODROME COMMITTEE

ACBX- ADVANCED CABIN BAGGAGE XRAY

ACI - AIRPORT COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL

ACS - ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF SECURITY

ACOS (CA) - ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER OF SECURITY CIVIL AVIATION

ACCR- AERODROME COMMITTEE CONTROL ROOM

ACCAS- ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY

ABP- ABLE BODIED PASSENGER

ADP-AIRSIDE DRIVING PERMIT / AIRFIELD DRIVING PERMIT

AEP- AIRPORT ENTRY PASS/ PERMIT / AIRPORT EMERGENCY PLAN

AER- AIRCRAFT ENTRY REGISTER

AERB- ATOMIC ENERGY REGULATORY BOARD

AEC - AIRPORT ENTRY CARD

AEDS - AUTOMATIC EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEM

AFC- AIRPORT FACILITATION COMMITTEE

AFS- AERONAUTICAL FIXED SERVICE /AIRPORT FIRE SERVICE/ AIR FREIGHT STATION

AFTS- AERONAUTICAL FIXED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE

AHCC- ANTI HIJACKING CONTROL CENTRE

AHCR - ANTI-HIJACKING CONTROL ROOM

AHCP - ANTI-HIJACKING CONTINGENCY PLAN

AHE- ANTI HIJACKING EXERCISE

AHME- ANTI HIJACKING MOCKUP EXERCISE

AIT – ARMED INTERVENTION TEAM / ADVANCE IMAGE TECHNOLOGY

ALR - ALARM

ALT- ADVANCE LIAISON TEAM

AMD - ARCHWAY METAL DETECTOR

AME- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

ANFO - AMMONIUM NITRATE IN FUEL OIL

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ANPR- AUTOMATIC NUMBER PLATE READER

ANES- ANTI NATIONAL ELEMENTS

ANFO- AMMONIUM NITRATE IN FUEL OIL

AOG -AIRCRAFT ON GROUND

AOC- AIRPORTS OPERATION CENTRE

AOG- AIRCRAFT ON GROUND

AOM- SUBJECTED TO ANY OTHER MEANS

AOSP- AIRCRAFT OPERATOR SECURITY PROGRAMME /AIRSPACE OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROGRAM

APS- AIRCRAFT PREPARED FOR SERVICE

APSC/ASC - AIRPORT SECURITY COMMITTEE

APSU - AIRPORT SECURITY UNIT

APU- AUXILLIARY POWER UNIT

Arc- ARCHIVE IMAGE

ARC- AVIATION RESEARCH CENTRE / AIRCRAFT RELEASE CERTIFICATE

ARP- AIRPORT REFERENCE POINT

ARFF- AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING

AS - ANALYST STATION

ASA -AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT

ASAC- AVIATION SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ASC- AIRPORT SECURITY COMMITTEE

ASCO- AVIATION SECURITY COMPLIANCE OFFICER

ASG - AVIATION SECURITY GROUP

ASP- AIRPORT SECURITY PTOGRAMME

ASTC – AVIATION SECURITY TRAINING CENTRE

ASTI – AVIATION SECURITY TRAINING INSTITUTE

ASTP - AVIATION SECURITY TRAINING PACKAGE

ASPSP- AUXILIARY SERVICE PROVIDER SECURITY PROGRAMME

ASQ- AIRPORT SERVICE QUALITY

ASU - AIRPORT SECURITY UNIT

ATAG- AIR TRANSPORT ACTION GROUP

ATI- AUTOMATIC TARGET IDENTIFICATION

ATS – AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES

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ATC -AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

ATCO- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLING OFFICER

ATF- AIRCRAFT TURBINE FUEL

AVI - LIVE ANIMALS

AVIH- LIVE ANIMAL IN HOLD

AVOP- AIRSIDE VEHICLE OPERATING PERMIT

AVSEC – AVIATION SECURITY

AVSECP- AVIATION SECURITY PANEL / PROGRAMME

AW- AERIAL WORK

AWB – AIR WAY BILL

AWO – AIR WORTHINESS OFFICER

AWG -AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE

AWS - ANALYST WORK STATION

AWV- ARMOURED WHEELED VEHICLE

BA- BREATHING APPARATUS/ BREATH ANALYSIS

BACS- BIOMETRIC ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

BB - BOUNDING BOX (SMALLEST RECTANGULAR BOX ENCOMPASSING ON OBJECT)

BBA – BAGGAGE BREAK-UP AREA

BBACS- BOMBARDIER BUSINESS AIRCRAFT CUSTOMER SUPPORT

BCAS - BUREAU OF CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY

BCBP - BAR CODED BOARDING PASS

BD- BOMB DISPOSAL

BDDS - BOMB DETECTION AND DISPOSAL SQUAD

BEL - BHARAT ELECTRICAL LTD.

BER - BAGGAGE EVALUATION RESULT

BFL- BAGGAGE FREIGHT LOADER

BGUI - BVS GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

BHS - BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM

BIPPS – BIOMETRICS INTERGRATED PASSENGER PROFILING SYSTEM

BI- BASIC INDEX

BIS -BAGGAGE INSPECTION SYSTEM

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BIOM- BIO MEDICAL SAMPLES

BITE - BUILT IN TEST EQUIPMENT

BIW- BODY IN WHITE

BMA – BAGGAGE MAKE-UP AREA

BMS- BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

BME- BRIDGE MOUNTED EQUIPMENT

BODS - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BRS- BAGGAGE RECONCILIATION SYSTEM

BSA /BMA – BAGGAGE SORTING AREA/ BAGGAGE MAKE-UP AREA

BTCL - BOMB THREAT CHECK LIST

BTAC - BOMB THREAT ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE

BTCP - BOMB THREAT CONTINGENCY PLAN

BTRC - BOMB THREAT REVIEW COMMITTEE

BTRF- BOMB THREAT REPORT FORM

BTCF- BOMB THREAT COMMUNICATION FORM

BTCR- BOMB THREAT CONTROL ROOM

BTL- BAGGAGE TALLY LIST

BUA- NON LINE OF SIGHT

BVS- BAGGAGE VIEWING STATION

BWAF - BOMB WARNING ASSESSMENT FORM

B+W/ BW- BLACK AND WHITE

CAA- CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

CACS- CENTRALIZED ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM/ CARD ACCESS CONTROL SYSYTEM

CAPPS - COMPUTER AIDED PASSENGER PROFILING SYSTEM

CAO- CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY

CAR- CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENT

CASO - CHIEF AIRPORT SECURITY OFFICER

CAT- COMPUTER AIDED TOMOGRAPHY

CATSCAN- COMPUTER AIDED TOMOGRAPHY SCAN

CBRN – CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR

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CBT- COMPUTER BASED TRAINING

CBD- CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEVICE

CBW- CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS

CC – CENTRAL COMMITTEE/CRYSTAL CLEAR

CCC- COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTER

CCTV - CLOSE CIRCUIT TELEVISION

CCCR - CENTRAL COMMITTEE CONTROL ROOM

CCS – CABINET COMMITTEE ON SECURITY

CCA- COMMAND AND CONTROL SOFTWARE APPLICATION

CCCC- COMMON, COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTER

CEO- CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

CEP- COMMON EVOLUTION PROCESS

CG- CENTRE OF GRAVITY

CGO - CARGO

CHSM- CERTIFIED HOMELAND SECURITY MANAGER

CHTF- COUNTER HIJACK TASK FORCE

CIDA- CENTRAL IMAGE DATA ARCHIVE (IMAGE STORAGE)

CISF - CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE

CIF- COMMON IMMEDIATE FORMAT

CIA- CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

CIAL- COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LIMITED

CLR- CLEAR

CLS- CONTAINER LOADING SHEET

CLIP -CALLING LINE IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE

CMC- CREW MEMBER CERTIFICATE

CMT- CRISIS MANAGEMENT TEAM

CMG -CRISIS MANAGEMENT GROUP

CMP- CONFIGURATION MAINTENANCE AND PROCEDURE

COE - CONTROLLER OF EXPLOSIVES

COP- COOLING OFF PIT

COMAT – COMPANY MATERIAL

CONFIG- CONFIGURATION

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COR- CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

COSAH - COMMITTEE OF SECRETARIES ON AIRCRAFT HIJACKING

COSCA - COMMISSIONER OF SECURITY CIVIL AVIATION

COTS- COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF

CPC -CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE/ CENTRAL PURCHASE COMMITTEE

CRB- CREW BAGGAGE

CRPC- CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE

CRPF – CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE

CROT- CAR REMOTE OPENING TOOL KIT

CROT KIT- CAR REMOTE OPERATING TOOL KIT

CSD- CARGO SECURITY DECLARATION

CT - COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

CTL- CONTROL

CTP – COMBINED TEST PIECE

CTF- CENTRAL TASK FORCE

CTX - COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY X-RAY

CTCP- COUNTER TERRORIST CONTINGENCY PLAN

CTM- CARGO TRANSFER MANIFEST

CTTF- COUNTER TERRORIST TASK FORCE

CUDCT- COMMON USER DOMESTIC CARGO TERMINAL

CUT - COMMON USER TERMINAL/ CARGO UNDER TERMINAL

C-UAS - COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM

CVR- COCKPIT VOICE RECORDING

CVT- CONSTANT VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION

CXS- CONVENTIONAL X-RAY SYSTEM

DAN- DRONE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NUMBER

DAW – DIRECTORATE OF AIR WORTHINESS

DAS -DIRECTORATE OF AIR SAFETY

DCS- DEPARTURE CONTROL SYSTEM

DCAS- DIRECTORATE OF CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY

DCOS /DCS- DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF SECURITY

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DDG- DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL

DEPO - DEPORTEE

DEPA- DEPORTEE ACCOMPANIED

DEPU- DEPORTEE UNACCOMPANIED

DEO- DISTRICT ELECTION OFFICER

DFMD - DOOR FRAME METAL DETECTOR

DFT- DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION / DIRECTORATE OF FLYING TRAINING/ DRAFT

DG – DANGEROUS GOODS

DGBCAS- DIRECTOR GENERAL BUREAU OF CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY

DGR – DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATION

DGCA - DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

DG-DGCA- DIRECTOR GENERAL- DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

DIPL - DIPLOMATIC MAIL / DIPLOMATIC BAGS

DIP- DIPLOMAT

DISK/GANTRY- ROTATING MOUNTED COMPONENTS

DME- DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT

DMNB- DI METHANE NITRO BUTANE

DNB- DENIED BOARDING

DOI- DRY OPERATING INDEX

DOT- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

DRA- DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE

DRI- DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE

DTA- DENSITY THRESHOLD ALERT

DVOR- DOPPLER VERY HIGH OMINI RADAR RANGE

ECAC – EUROPEAN CIVIL AVIATION CONFERENCE

ECSD- ELECTRONIC CARGO SECURITY DECLARATION

ECIL- ELECTRONIC CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED

ECD- ELECTRON COLLECTION DEVICE

EDP- EXPLOSIVE DATA PROCESSING

EDA- ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION / EXPLOSIVE DETECTION ANALYSIS

EDAC- EXPLOSIVE DETECTION ALGORITHM COMPUTER

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EDD- EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DETECTION / EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGS

EDDS - EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DETECTION SYSTEM

EDISK- EXPLOSION DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION SPRAY KIT

EDTS - EXPLOSIVE DETECTION TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEMS

EDS - EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEM

EDX -EXPLOSIVE DETECTION X-RAY

EDX2IS -EXPLOSIVE DETECTION X-RAY SYSTEM WITH 2 VIEWS

EGDN- ETHYLENE GLYCOL DI NITRATE

EHX- ENHANCE X-RAYS

EMPFT- ELECTRO MAGNETIC PULSE FIELD TECHNOLOGY

ENAC- ITALIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (ENTE NAZIONALE PER AVIAZIONE CIVILE)

ENDS- ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM

EO- ELECTRO OPTICAL

EOD - EXPLOSIVE ORDINANCE DISPOSAL

EOC- EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE

EPX - ENHANCED PERFORMANCE X-RAY

ESS- ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM

ETD - EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTOR

ETD- EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTOR

ETDS -EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTION SYSTEM

EVD - EXPLOSIVE VAPOUR DETECTOR

EVDS- EXPLOSIVE VAPOUR DETECTION SYSTEM

FA- FALSE ALARM

FAR- FALSE ALARM RATE

FAS- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FBO- FIXED BASE OPERATOR

FBS- FULL BODY SCREENING

FBV- FUEL BAGGAGE VIEW (2D IMAGE ENTIRE BAG)

FCS- FIRE CONTROL LOCKING SYSTEM

FCP- FORWARD COMMAND POST

FDTL- FLIGHT DUTY TIME LIMITATION

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FFSP- FUEL FARM SECURITY PROGRAMME

FIC- FLIGHT INFORMATION CENTRE

FLEX- FLEXIBLE EXPLOSIVE

FOC- FREE OF COST

FOSD- FIBER OPTICS SURVEILLANCE DEVICE

FRD- FREE RUNNING EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGS

FR- FACE RECOGNITION

FRRO-FOREIGNER REGIONAL REGISTRATION OFFICE

FWD- FORWARD

GA- GENERAL AVIATION

GASEP- GLOBAL AVIATION SECURITY PANEL

GD- GENERAL DECLARATION

GHA- GROUND HANDLING AGENCIES/ AGENCY

GNSS- GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM

GPU- GROUND POWER UNIT

GSA- GENERAL SALES AGENT

GSSA- GENERAL SALES AND SERVICES AGENT

HBS- HOLD BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM

HC- HARD CONTROLS

HD-HIGH DEFINITION

HDA /HAD- HIGH DENSITY ALERT

HDB/HAB -HIGH DENSITY BLINKING

HEA- HEAVY CARGO

HFE- HIGH FREQUENCY EQUIPMENTS/ HUMAN FACTOR ENGINEERING

HFP- HUMAN FACTOR PRINCIPLE

HHMD – HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR

HISAL- HIGH INTENSITY SIMPLE APPROACH LIGHTING

HI-SPOT- ONLINE LOCAL ENHANCEMENT

HLV- HI – LIFT VEHICLE

HMI- HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE

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HMC- HEIMANN MANAGEMENT CONSOLE

HMS- HEIMANN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

HMX -HIGH MELTING EXPLOSIVES

HMTD- HEXA METHYLENE TRI PEROXIDE DIAMINE

HNT - HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION TEAM

HOTAC- HOTEL ACCOMODATION

HRC- HIGH RISK CARGO

HRCM- HIGH RISK CARGO AND MAIL

HTCP- HIJACK THREAT CONTINGENCY PLAN

HUM - HUMAN REMAINS

HVAC- HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

IAA- INDIAN AVIATION ACADEMY

IAAI- INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA

IAF- INDIAN AIR FORCE

IAEA- INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY

IAPP- ISOLATED AIRCRAFT PARKING POSITION

IAPPS- ISOLATED AIRCRAFT PARKING POSITION SYSTEM/ INTEGRATED AIDED PASSENGER PROFILING SYSTEM

IAS- IMAGE ANALYSIS SYSTEM

IATA- INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION

IBBS- INTEGRATED BIOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR SURVEILLANCE

ICAO - INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANISATION

ICE- DRY ICE SHIPMENT

ICPO - INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANISATION

ICT- INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ID- IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT

IDS- INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM

IED - IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE

IEDS- INTEGRATED EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEM

IETC/IECT- INTERNATIONAL EXPLOSIVE TECHNICAL COMMISSION

IFSO – IN-FLIGHT SECURITY OFFICER

IFALPP- INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AIRLINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION

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IFALPA- INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AIRLINE PILOTS ASSOCIATIONS

IFCM- INFORMATION SECURITY CONTINUOUS MONITORING

IGRUAL- INDIRA GANDHI RASHTRIYA UDAAN ACADEMY LIMITED

IGP- INTEGRATED GROIN PROTECTOR

IID -IMPROVISED INCENDIARY DEVICE

ILBS- INLINE BAGGAGE SCREENING SYSTEM

ILHBSS- INLINE HOLD BAGGAGE SCREENING SYSTEM

ILHBS- INLINE HOLD BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM

ILS- INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM

IM -INORGANIC MATERIAL

IMS -ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETRY / IMAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

INAD – IN ADMISSIBLE PASSENGER

INTERPOL- INTERNATIONAL POLICE

INV -INVERSE

IOSA- IATA OPERATIONAL SAFETY AUDIT

IPB- ISOLATED PARKING BAY

IQTK- IMAGE QUALITY TEST KIT

IR- INFRA RED

ISCM- INFORMATION SECURITY CONTINUOUS MONITORING

ISO- INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION

JRI- JOINT-RECEIPT INSPECTION

KLF- KALISTAN LIBERAL FORCE

LAG’S - LIQUID AEROSOLS AND GELS

LBD- LETTER BOMB DETECTOR

LBPV- LIGHT CATEGORY BULLET PROOF VEHICLE

LDM- LOADING DISTRIBUTION MESSAGE

LDPE- LOW DENSITY POLYTHENE (STEB)

LEG’S - LIQUID EXPLOSIVES AND GELS

LED- LIGHT EMITTING DEODE/ LIQUID EXPLOSIVE DETECTOR

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LEDS- LIQUID EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEM

LEO- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

LFSM- LIFE SAVING MATERIALS

LHO- LIVE HUMAN ORGANS/ BLOOD

LIM- LEAD INITIATING MECHANISM

LINAC- LINEAR ACCELERATOR

LL- LOST LUGGAGE

LMC- LAST MINUTE CHANGES

LOG- LEGAL OFFICIAL GADGET

LOS- LINE OF SIGHT

LPR- LICENSE PLATE READER

LRBL- LEAST RISK BOMB LOCATION

LRF- LASER RANGE FINDER

LRT - LIMITED RELEASE TAG

LTPE - LOW TEMPERATURE PLASTIC EXPLOSIVE

M- METER

MAAS- MEET AND ASSIST

MAG- MAGNETIZED MATERIALS

MAIL- MAIL

MANPADS - MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM

MARS- MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT RAMP SYSTEM STAND

MBCQ- MANDATORY BAGGAGE CONTROL QUESTIONS

MCA - MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

MCP- MAIN CONTROL PANEL

MDE- METAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT

MECU- MOBILE EXPLOSIVE CONTAINMENT UNIT

MECV- MOBILE EXPLOSIVE CONTAINMENT VEHICLE

MEDA- MEDICAL CASE

MERI- MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND RELATED INDUDTORY

MET- METEOROLOGICAL

MECV -MOBILE EXPLOSION CONTAINMENT VEHICLE

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MHA - MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

MM- MILIMETER

MMW- MILLIMETER WAVE

MOU- MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

MRI- MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGINING

MRP- MACHINE READABLE PASSPORT

MRPS- MACHINE READABLE PASSPORTS

MRO- MAINTENANCE REPAIR & OVERHAUL

MROV- MINI REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE

MRTDP- MACHINE READABLE TRAVEL DOCUMENT PROGRAMME

MRTD- MACHINE READABLE TRAVEL DOCUMENT

MS- MATRIX SERVER

MSDS- MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MSL- MEAN SEA LEVEL

MSSC- MICRO SENSITIVE SURVEILLANCE RADAR

MSSR- MICRO SENSITIVE SURVEILLANCE DEVICE

MTTR- MEAN TIME TO REPAIR

MTBF- MEAN TIME BETWEEN FAILURE

MUX- MULTIPLEXING / MULTI USER EXPERIENCE / MULTI USER X-INTERNET

MZWTMD -MULTI ZONE WALK THROUGH METAL DETECTOR

MZDFMD - MULTI ZONE DOOR FRAME METAL DETECTOR

NAR- NUISANCE ALARM RATE

NATFC- NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT FACILITATION COMMITTEE

NAD-NATIONAL AIRPORT DIVISION

NCASTP - NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY TRAINING PROGRAMME

NCASQCP - NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAMME

NCASP - NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY PROGRAMME

NCASC - NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY COMMITTEE.

NDB- NON DIRECTIONAL BEACON

NDA- NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

NDZ- NO DRONE ZONE

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NEDS- NETWORK EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEM

NEG- NEGATIVE

NG- NITRO GLYCERINE

NIA- NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY

NLJD- NON-LINEAR JUNCTION DETECTOR

NLID-NON-LINEAR INVERSE DYNAMICS

NMP- NON METALLIC PRODDER

NOTOC- NOTIFICATION TO CAPTAIN

NPNT- NO PERMISSION-NO TAKEOFF

NQCP- NATIONAL QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAMME

NSG – NATIONAL SECURITY GUARDS

NSC- CARGO HAS NOT BEEN SECURED YET FOR PASSENGER OR ALL-CARGO AIRCRAFT

NUCL- NUCLEAR MATERIALS

OAN- OWNERSHIP[ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NUMBER

OEM- ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER

OHD- ON HAND BAGGAGE

OHG- OVERHANG

OJT- ON JOB TRAINING

OM -ORGANIC MATERIAL

ONVIF- OPEN NETWORK VIDEO INTERFACE FORUM

OO/ O2 -ORGANIC ONLY

OOG -OUT OF GAUGE

OS -ORGANIC STRIPPING

OTP – OPERATING TEST PIECE

OTC- OPERATOR TEST CASE

OTS- OPERATOR TRAINING SYSTEM

OWS- OPERATOR WORK STATION

PAD- PASSENGER AVAILABLE FOR DISEMBARKATION

PANS- PROCEDURE FOR AIR NAVIGATION SYSTEM

PAPI- PRECISION APPROACH PATH INDICATOR

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PAX -PASSENGER

PBB- PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGE

PB-IED – PERSON BORNE IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE

PDI- PRE-DISPATCH INSPECTION

PEC – PRE EMBARKATION CHECKS / PHOTO ELECTRIC CELL

PESC- PRE EMBARKATION SECURITY CHECKS

PED- PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

PEK – PLASTIC EXPLOSIVE KIRKEE

PEM- PHONE EMERGENCY MODULE

PETN – PENTA ERYTHRITOL TETRA NITRATE

PEM- PHONE EMERGENCY MODULE

PER- PERISHABLE

PFNA- PULSE FAST NEUTRON ANALYSIS

PFNS- POSITION FIXING NAVIGATION SYSTEM

PHG- POWER HANG GLIDER

PHS- PHYSICAL INSPECTION AND/ OR HAND SEARCH

PIB- PUBLIC INFORMATION BUREAU

PIC – PILOT IN COMMAND / PHOTO IDENTITY CARD/ PARCEL IDENTIFICATION CODE

PICAO- PROVISIONAL INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION

PIDS- PERIMETER INTROUDER DETECTION SYSTEM

PIL- PASSENGER INFORMATION LIST

PIN- PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

PIR- PROPERTY IRREGULARITY REPORT

PLC- PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL

PLO- PALESTENIAN LIBERAL ORGANIZATION

PLX- PICATINE LIQUID EXPLOSIVE

POD- POINT OF DETONATION

POC- POINT OF CONTACT

POE- POINT OF EXPLOSIVE

POI- POINT OF INTEREST

POMB- POSTAL MAIL BAG

PPI- PULSE POSITION INDICATOR

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PPP- PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

PRT- PARTICLE TRACER

PRM- PERSON WITH REDUCE MOBILITY

PSA- PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES

PSARA- PRIVATE SECURITY AGENGY REGULATION ACT

PSF- PASSENGER SERVICE FEE

PSM- PASSENGER SERVICE MESSAGE/ PRO ACTIVE SECURITY MEASURE

PSO – PERSONAL SECURITY OFFICER

PSU- PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKING

Psc -PSEUDO COLOUR

PTDD- PROGRAMMABLE TIME DELAY DEVICE

PTSD – POST TRAUMA STRESS DISORDER

PTD-PROGRAMMABLE TIME DELAYED

PTI -POSITIVE TARGET IDENTIFICATION

PTZ- PAN, TILT AND ZOOM

PWD- PERSON WITH DISABILITY

QRT – QUICK REACTION TEAM

QCO- QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER

RA – REGULATED AGENT

RAD- RADIATION ABSORBED DOSE

RAW – RESEARCH ANALYSIS WING

RCB- RESUME CURRENT BAG

RCP- REMOTE CONTROL PANEL

RCS- REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY SCHEME/ RISK CONTEXT STATEMENT

RD- REGIONAL DIRECTOR

RDCOS – REGIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF SECURITY

RDX – RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPED EXPLOSIVE

RDE- ROTATING DESK ELECTRODE / RADIOLOGICAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT

REME- RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY MOCK EXERCISE

REX- RESEARCH EXPLOSIVE

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REM- ROENTGEN EQUIVALENT MAN

RES- REMOTE EXPLOSIVE SENSITIVITY/ REMOTE EXPLOSIVE SCENT TRACING EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGS

RF- RADIO FREQUENCY

RFID- RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION DEVICE

RH- RELATIVE HUMIDITY

RMC- ROTATED MOUNTED COMPONENTS

ROV- REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE

RO- RETURNING OFFICER

ROI- REGION OF INTEREST

RPS- RENDER SAFE PROCEDURE

RPAS/RPDS- REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM

RTVS- REAL TIME VIEWING SYSTEM

RVR- RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE

SARP – STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTISES

SAG- SPECIAL ACTION GROUP

SAN- STORAGE AREA NETWORK

SAPM- SENIOR AIRPORT MANAGER

SC- SOFT CONTROLS

SCADA- SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION

SCP- SECURITY CONTROL PROGRAMME

SCP- SCREENING CHECK POINT

SCO- CARGO SECURE FOR ALL-CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY

SDK- SPOT DETECTION KIT / SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT

SEN -SUPER ENHANCEMENT

SEP- SAFETY EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

SEMS- SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SFS- SECURITY FORCES

SHA – SECURITY HOLD AREA/ STERILE HOLD AREA

SIM- SUBJECTED TO FLIGHT SIMULATION

SKM- SEARCH KIT MAGNIFIED

SLI- SHIPPERS LETTER OF INSTRUCTION

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SLPC – SECONDARY LADDER POINT CHECKS

SLV- SUSPECT LUGGAGE VESSEL

SLCV / SLVC- SUSPECTED LUGGAGE CONTAINMENT VESSEL

SMUS- SMALL UNDERSIZED SHIPMENTS

SKM- SEARCH KIT MAGNIFIED

SME- SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE

SMT- SPECIAL MAINTENANCE TOOLS

SMS- SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SOCC- SECURITY OPERATION CONTROL CENTRE

SOP – STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

SOOG- SUPER OUT OF GAUGE

SPPHG- SECURITY PROGRAMME FOR POWER HANG GLIDER

SPG – SPECIAL PROTECTION GROUP

SPX- CARGO SECURE FOR PASSENGER AND ALL-CARGO AIRCRAFT

SPRPA- SECURITY PROGRAMME OF REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT

SRA – SECURITY RESTRICTED AREA / SECURITY RESTRICTED ARTICLES

SRCH- SEARCH

SRG- SPECIAL RANGER GROUP

SSI- SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION

SSR- SECONDARY SERVICE RADAR

SSGC- SECRETARIATE STUDY GROUP ON CYBER SECURITY

STP – STANDARDISED TRAINING PACKAGE

STEB -SECURITY TAMPER EVIDENT BAG

SVGA- SUPER VIDEO GRAPHIC ARRAY

SVMS- SOFTWARE WITH LATEST VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SWG -STANDARD WIRE GAUGE

TATB- TRI ACETONE TRI BENZENE

TATP- TRI ACETONE TRI PEROXIDE

TCR- TURNING CIRCLE RADIUS

TCCR- TURNING CIRCLE CLEARANCE RADIUS

TCV- THREAT CONTAINMENT VESSEL

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TI- THERMAL IMAGE

TIP – THREAT IMAGE PROJECTION

TIPS- THREAT IMAGE PROJECTION SYSTEM

TLP- TEMPORARY LANDING PERMIT

TNA- THERMAL NEUTRON ACTIVATION

TNT – TRI NITRO TOLUENE

TOB- TOTAL ON BOARD

TPU- TIMER AND POWER UNIT

TRNS- TRANSFER / TRANSSHIPMENT

TSA -TRANSPORT SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

TSM- TELESCOPIC SEARCH MIRROR

UA- UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

UADP- UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR PERMIT

UAS- UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS/ UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM

UASP- UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM PILOT

UAV- UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES/ UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL VEHICLE

UDAN- UDE DESH KA AAM NAAGRIK

UDF- USER DEVELOPMENT FEE

UIDAI- UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITY OF INDIA

UIN- UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

UFO- UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT

ULD- UNIT LOAD DEVICE

UN- UNITED NATIONS

UNM- UNACCOMPANIED MINOR

UPS- UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY

UPU- UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION

USAP- UNIVERSAL SECURITY AUDIT PROGRAMME

USAP-CMA- UNIVERSAL SECURITY AUDIT PROGRAMME- CONTINUOUS MONITORING APPROACH

USTP- UNIVERSAL SECURITY TRAINING PACKAGE

UVSS - UNDER VEHICLE SEARCH SYSTEM

UVSM - UNDER VEHICLE SEARCH MIRROR

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UVVM- UNDER VEHICLE VIEWING MIRROR

VA -VITAL AREA

VARI- VARIABLE KEY

VARY- VARY ABSORPTION RANGE

VB-IED – VEHICLE BORNE IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE

VCCS- VOICE COMMUNICATION CONTROL SYSTEM

VCS- VARIABLE COLOUR STRIPPING

VCK- VISUAL CHECK

VDU -VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT

VDZ- VARIABLE DENSITY ZOOM

VEH -VARIABLE EDGE ENHANCEMENT

VEP- VEHICLE ENTRY PERMIT

VG -VARIABLE GAMMA

VIP- VERY IMPORTANT PERSON

VIT- VISIONARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

VPT- VAPOUR TRACER

VPB- VIEW PREVIOUS BAG

VZM- VARIABLE ZOOM MODE

WAC- WEAPON AUTHORIZATION CARD

WCHR- WHEELCHAIR FOR RAMP

WCHS- WHEELCHAIR FOR STAIRS

WDR- WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE

WSO -WATCH SUPERVISORY OFFICER

WTMD -WALK THROUGH METAL DETECTOR

X-ACT- XRAY ADVANCED CONTENTS TRACKING

XBIS – X-RAY BAGGAGE INSPECTION SYSTEM

X-CIS- XRAY CARGO INSPECTION SYSTEM

XISST- XRAY INSPECTION SCREENERS SELECTION TEST

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XRY- X-RAY EQUIPMENT

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IMPORTANT POINTS

BLAST EFFECT
 High pressure: up to 40,00,000 PSI
 Velocity of detonation of TNT : 25,000 kmph
 Speed of Fragments : up to 6,000 kmph
 Thermal temperature : 3000°-4000°c
 Translation : 30 to 60 feet
 Eardrum Rupture at : 50:PSI
 Lungs Rupture at : 250 PSI and can cause death

DFMD

 Size of DFMD : 2m height*0.75 to 0.85 m width

 Overlapping zones: 8 n 72 LEDs
 Working principle : Electro magnetic pulse field technology
 Distance Between 02 Passenger and DFMD : 90 Cms or 03 Feet
 Size of OTP for DFMD : 10cm x 10cm - it is used to check the serviceability of DFMD
 Weight of OTP : 30g
 Weight of DFMD : less than 50kg
 Power supply to be: 160-260 V AC
 Minimum Detection Requirment of DFMD : 30 gms : detects in specified range only
 DFMD Reset/Calibration time : 3 second
 Large static or stationary metal should be at least 10cm (4inches) away from the DFMD
 Large moving metal objects outside the DFMD should be kept 0.5 —2m (20-79 inches) away from the DFMD to avoid false alarm
 The distance between electrical interference sources and the receiver coil should be maximized.Recommended minimum distance is
from 0.5m to 4m (20-157 inchs)
 Distance Between 02 DFMD : 35 cms

ETD

 Weight of ETD : Less than 40 kgs

 Minimum Detection Requirement of ETD : upto 100 Nanograms
 False Alarm Rate : Less than 2%

EVD

 Weight of EVD : Less than 05 Kgs

 Minimum Detection Requirement of EVD : upto 05 gms
 False Alarm Rate : Less than 3%

HHMD

 Distance Between the Passenger and the HHMD : 2.5 cms or 1 inch
 Minimum Detection Requirement of HHMD : 0.5 gms or above metals
 Working principle : Electro magnetic pulse field technology

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 Supervisor will inform APD. And APD will inform all
the concerned agencies.

 Weight of HHMD : 250g

 Power supply : 9 V
BTAC (Bomb threat Assessment committee)shall be established in accordance with the
BTCP( Bomb threat contingency plan) and seats in BTCR(bomb threat control room)

SKY MARSHAL

 ID CARD
 WAC- weapon Authorization Card
 Airline ticket
 Medical fitness/clearance

X - RAY

 Spacing between two bags on X-ray conveyor: 1feet or 30cms or 12 inches

 Machine should be capable of recalling 15-20 previous images and should have the capability of Archiving 3000 to 4000 images. (*
Minimum 14 days images)
 Speed of Conveyor Belt : 0.18m to 0.3 m/sec
 It works on Multi energy system - principle
 Throughput of X-BIS for baggage : 300 bags/hr (Circular 25/2004)
 Throughput of X-BIS for baggage : 400 bags/hr (Circular 11/2017)
 Throughput of X-BIS for Cargo : 150 pieces/hr (Circular 25/2004)
 Throughput of X-BIS for Cargo : 200 pieces/hr (Circular 11/2017)
 XBIS Measurements for Hand Baggage :
Tunnel size: 660 - 700 mm X 400 - 500 mm (width X height)
Belt height: 600mm — 850 mm

Conveyor load capacity: 100 kgs (distributed)

 XBIS Measurement for Registered Baggage :

Tunnel size: 900 - 1000 mm X 650 - 850 mm (width X height)
Belt height: 600mm - 850 mm
Conveyor load capacity: 150 kgs (distributed)
 Image Resolution of monitor : 1280*1024 pixels
 Radiation emitted from an X-RAY should not exceed : 0.1mR/hr at any point 5cms outside the external surface

BOMB THREAT

Receiver of the Call

Where is the bomb?

When will it go off?

Ask Questions as per BTRF and will fill
What does it look like?
the BTRF(Bomb threat Report form)
What type of device is used?

Who are you?

Receiver will inform supervisor
Why are you doing this?

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 Members of BTAC:-

NO. OFFICIALS AGENCY ROLE/STATUS

1 APD Airport operator Coordinator

2 CASO ASG Member

3 Security manager/station manager Aircraft operator Member

4 WSO(watch supervisory officer) ATC Member

5 Airworthiness officer (*in specific only) DGCA Member

6 Representative of local police State Police Member

7 Officer I/C BDDS (*in specific only) ASG/State police/NSG Member

8 FRRO/Asst FRRO (*in case of international Immigration Member

flights/international terminal)

9 Deputy commandant(*in case of international Customs Member

flights/international terminal)

10 COE or his representative BCAS Observer

11 RDCOS or his representative BCAS Observer

BWAF( bomb warning assessment form) will be given to each Appendix A of BWAF will be filled by Recipient of
member of BTAC. the call

Decision is made, to classify the threat by referring the BWAF. And this process is
called PTI (positive target identification)

SPECIFIC threat (Red threat) NON- SPECIFIC threat (Amber threat)

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 Aircraft will be shifted to isolated parking bay.  Aircraft will not be shifted to Isolated bay.
 ASG/APSU will cordon the Aircraft from a safe distance of  Airline Engineer, Airline Security will carry out
50m. search of Aircraft
 Airline security staff at ladder point will be deployed.  Clearance certificate will be signed by search team
 Airline(GSD) will ensure sufficient loaders, bus trolleys are and will be handed over to ATC.
available for speedy off loading.  Unaccompanied baggage and rush bags will not be
 All registered Bagga,cargo, unaccompanied baggage will be reloaded
offloaded and kept 100 meters away from aircraft.  100 % SLPC to be done
 The registered baggage will be re-identified by the  Proper baggage Reconciliation to be done
passengers.
 Offload catering items/bonded stores and place them in
catering vehicle and park 100 meters away

 First aid kit may be opened and resealed by BDDS if doctors

are not available
 Thorough search of Aircraft will be conducted by BDDS,
Airline Engineer, Airline security, APSU/ASG, And DGCA will
be for certification
 No refuelling of aircraft till ASC
 Cargo, unaccompanied bags, Rush bags will not be
reloaded
 Re-issue of fresh boarding cards to passenger and brought
back to departure hall.
 Rescreen of passengers and 100% hand baggage check
 100% SLPC to be done by Airline
 All Agencies (Airline engineer, airline security, ASG,DGCA,
BDDS, APD)will sign a completion certificate which will be
submitted to ATC. And ATC will give permission for

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HIJACK
No. COMMITTEE BODY Place CHAIRMAN Convenor Other members

1 CCS- Cabinet Apex body At PMO office 1. PM

committee on 2. Finance
security Minister
3. Home
minister
4. Defence
minister
5. External
affairs
minister
6. Civil aviation
minister

2 COSAH- Advisory role At Rashtrapati Cabinet secretary Addl. Secretary Cabinet

Committee of bhavan Secretariat
secretaries on
Aircraft hijack

3 CC- Central Executive At IGIT3, New DGCA DGBCAS

Committee Authority/ delhi

Command

4 AC- Aerodrome Operational At affected Home secretary of APD/ Dy. GM/ Sr.  In-charge
Committee command Airport the state/ district Manager Airport, AAI/
collector/ district Airport
magistrate management
 Representativ
e from R&AW
 Senior of
Affected
Airline

 ICAO : 4th April 1947-existence, 7th Dec 1944-birth(formation): HQ-MONTREAL (CANADA):

 ICAO has legislative powers by means of the SARPs provided by Annex17.
 ICAO has 7 Regional offices.
 ICAO is Specialised arm under UN.
 India comes under Asia and Pacific Region and it HQ. is in Bangkok (Thailand) and sub office in Beijing,China
 193 member states- Dominica on 14th march 2019
 DOC 8973: Currently 12TH Edition
 USAP: International Audit conducted by ICAO once in every 5 years. Last audit conducted in india is chennai.
 ANNEXTURE 17:- 1st Edition-1975, 10th Edition, ammendment-16 on 16 july 2017. standard-90 & recommended-29
Current:- 11th Edition on 30 july 2020, march 2020- 95 standard & 25 recommended practices.
17th Ammendment. (background check & high risk cargo definition changed)
 ECAC : 1955 : HQ-FRANCE (42 Members)
 IATA : 1945 : HQ-CUBA - 290 airlines as members (240 Members)
 ACI : 1991 : HQ-GENEVA (595 Members)
 Minimum no. Of baggage should be recalled in Xray : 15 to 20
 PermissibIe Dry ice per passenger in registered baggage: Max. 2.5 kgs

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 Permissible Arms / Ammunitions by BCAS: Max. One / 50
(DGCA permission is required for carrying more than One / 50)
 Max. Speed limit of vehicles on Perimeter Road : 30 Kmph
 Max. Speed limit of vehicles on Apron/ operational area : 15 kmph
 Max. Speed limit of vehicles Close to Aircraft : 5 kmph
 Total number of Classification of Goods in DGR : 9
 TIP remains for : 20 seconds and produces Virtual/fictional images
 BTRC meets : once in 3 months (installation, smooth implementation, development)
 APSC meeting is conducted by Airport operator : once in a month (Airport operator conduct APSC meeting)
 CASO is the convener of APSC meeting (incharge of CISF at an airport)
 AHCP ia also known as HTCP
 Basic concept of Security:- Deter, Detect, Delay, Respond.
 COSCA (DGBCAS) establish APSC at each Aerodrome (Appropriate Authority)
 DGBCAS will certify Known consignor
 R Respond immediately to meet any increased security threat
 E Establish, develop, implement, maintain and review the NCASP, NCASTP, NCASQCP in India in accordance with Annex 17
 E Establish Aerodrome security committee (APSC) at each Aerodrome serving Civil Aviation for coordinating the
implementation of security controls and procedures as specified in the airport/aerodrome security programme
 A Allocate the responsibilities and ensure coordination amongst various agencies responsible for implementation of the
various aspects of the NCASP.
 D Designate an authority at each Aerodrome serving Civil Aviation who shall be responsible for coordinating and
implementation of Security controls.
 I Issue necessary directions on AVSEC
 A Arrange for security Audit, test, survey and inspection to be conducted on a regular basis

 BCAS: Regulatory Authority for Civil Aviation Security in India

 I Implementation of security rules and regulations
 M Monitoring the implementation of Security rules and regulations and carrying out survey of security needs
 P planning policy on civil aviation as per ICAO guidelines, to prepare contingency plan, to prepare NCASP and formulation of
policies
 A Advising the Govt. Of India on security matters.
 C Coordination among different Organization on AVSEC matters
 C Conducting surprise / dummy checks to test professional efficiency and alertness of security staff. Conducting mock exercise
to efficacy of contingency plan and operational preparedness of various agencies
 T Technical Evaluation of equipments used in aviation security / Training
 E Ensure that the persons implementing security controls are appropriately trained and possess all competencies required to
perform their duties
 BCAS circulates Draft Contingency plan and prepares draft copy
 BCAS prepares National contingency plan.

 DGCA : Regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation primarily dealing with safety issues. Head- DGDGCA (Director General of
Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
 DCAS : formed on 18th Jan 1978 as a cell under DGCA on the recommendation of BD Pandey committee after 2nd Hijacking in India
 Airport director is the convener of Aerodrome committee
 Airport operator conducts APSC meeting
 Airport operator prepare final copy of contingency plan
 Airport operator issue license to carry out Air-Catering business.
 Catering Slips are maintained for a period of 7 days.
 BTAC is established at each Airport in India to evaluate Bomb threat calls. (Assessment, Evaluation, categorisation)
 Catering Slips and security slips have to be maintained for a period of : 7 days
 Normal prisoner's escort : 1
 Dangerous prisoner's escort : 2
 The policing Authority requiring transportation of a prisoner should send Request to BCAS : 7 days in Advance
 On board Courier will be accepted minimum : 24 hrs prior

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 Establish RT Communication from a safe distance of : 25m
 In night RT Communication should be established : at every 30 minutes
 In Day RT Communication should be established : at every 60 minutes
 Record of CTP test should be maintained for : 1 year
 For searching an area 250 sq.ft : 2 searchers will required
 Concealment can be done : in 3 ways (disguised, dismantle, camouflaged)
 Backscatter produces : 2D images (for passengers)
 Millimeter wave scanner produces : 3D images (for passengers)
 Diplomats and Diplomatic pouches are governed by VIENNA convention
 Ramamitran committee recommended for dummy checks and exempted category list in 1979
 Machine should be capable of Recalling 15-20 previous images
 Before installation of X-Bis machine the supplier/manufacturers should furnish NOC from AERB of India regarding Radiation safety
after 5yrs.
 CTP should be certified by a Government test lab for dimensions and material composition
 Parking Area should be 100m away from Terminal Building (order 8/2011).
 Officer of BCAS not below the rank of Asst. Director Security are authorized to conduct a Security test (Dummy checks) to check the
effeciency of the Procedure.
 Boeing belongs to America.
 No. Of Hijacking reported in India so far- 13
 BCAS will conduct Audit check of Catering premises once in a year and inspection by airline security head once in a 3 month.
(Quaterly).
 ROV is an equipment mandated by BCAS for BDDS of an Airport.
 Internal Audit conducted by stakeholders as per their QCP.
 Backscatter/ Body Scanner works on Reverse Video Technology.
 In the X-Ray Machine Lead is primarily used to absorb Radiation.
 Collimeter size 60degree for hand bag , 80 Degree for hold Baggage.
 AWG is using for measuring the thickness of precious metals.
 SWG is a standard wire guage using for measuring the thickness of all base metals.
 AWG Is specially designed for non ferrous metals, that is metal not containing Iron.
 COE is known as EOD internationally- Have knowledge of defusing Bomb.
 2016:- Latest Anti-Hijacking Act in India.
 Mockdrill- Conducted once a year.
 Aerodrome committee- 2 times a year.
 ASC- Monthly.
 BTRC- 4 Times a year. (Quaterly)
 BTCP formed after 1984 (Chennai Bomb Blast).
 AEP Guidelines:- 2019
 Aircraft Ammendment Act 2020 :

Regulatory:- AAIB- Aircraft Accident DGCA BCAS

Investigation bureau

Resposibility:- Investigation Safety Security

Appropriate:- DGAAIB DGDGCA DGBCAS

Punishment:- 2 Yr. or 1 Crore fine (Penalty for failure under Section 5A)

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SIZE

Size of DFMD 2meters X 0.75-0.85 meters

Size of OTP 10 X 10 cms or 10 sq cms

Perimeter wall 8 feet wall with 1 ½ feet ‘Y’ shaped angle with overhang of barbed wire

Size of APSU stamp 3.5 cms x 2.5 cms

Size of Cooling Pit 4 X 4 X 4 feet

Size of hand bag allowed 115cms (sum total of all dimensions, 55 x 35 x 25 cms)

Size of frisking booth 2.14 m X 2.43 m

Size of frisking stand 2.5 ft x 2.5 ft x 6 Inches height

Size of Kirpan Total Size 9 inches and Blade not more than 6 inches blade) allowed only on
domestic flights for Sikh Pax only

Size of Physical Table 6 ft*4ft*3 ft and should be placed at 90 degree angle at exit

Size of STEB bags 25*15cm or 20.5cm*20.5cm

DETECTION CAPACITY

Sr.No Equipment Detection Capacity

1 HHMD 0.5 gms

2 DFMD 30 gms

3 EVD 5gms

4 ETD 100ng

SPACING BETWEEN

Sr.No Spacing between Distance

1 Two bags on X-ray conveyor belt 30 cms (or) 1 feet

2 Two passengers while passing through DFMD 90 cms (or) 3 feet

3 Yellow line and DFMD 90 cms (or) 3 feet

4 Pax body and HHMD 2.5 cms (or) 1 inch

TECHNOLOGY

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 Sr.No Equipment Technology

1 X-BIS Multi Energy

2 DFMD Electro Magnetic Pulse Field Technology

3 HHMD Electro Magnetic Pulse Field Technology

4 Back Scatter/ Body Scanner Reverse Video

5 EVD Gas Chromatography

6 ETD Ion Mobility Spectrometry

TRUE or FALSE

1. Catering consignment will have to be certified by caterers for acceptance by airline- F

2. Aircraft guarding is primary responsibility of ASG- F

3. Threat are categorized as specific or non-specific- T

4. All Bomb threat calls received at an airport are either Genuine or Hoax- T

5. Justice Kripal commission was setup on 23 June 1985- F

6. Rule No-158 (under Aircraft rules-1937) states that government officials can enter the aircraft for the purpose of inspection but they are not
exempted from frisking and searching- F

7. High explosives can be exploded by ignition alone (Ignition)- F

8. Improvised detonators can be manufactured in plastic or nonmetallic tubes to avoid the detection- T

9. A pax is permitted to carry more than prescribed number of ammunitions in the hold baggage, with the expressed permission of BCAS- F

10. Section 11A of aircraft act 1934 deals with penalty for failure to comply with directions issued under section 5A- T

11. Percentage of physical check of baggage decreases during high alerts-F

12. Hand baggage of crew is exempt from X-Ray screening-F

13. Indian army Provides sky marshals for civil aviation of security- F

14. Deputy Chief ministers of the states are exempted from pre-embarkation check- T

15. Asst. chief ministers of the states are exempted from pre-embarkation check- F

16. Ambient switches are used in IEDs which are victim operated- F

17. Anti-lifting device switches are used in IEDs which are victim operated- T

18. Low explosives more hygroscopic and hence dangerous to handle- T

19. Low explosives needs a detonator to explode- F

20. High explosive when gets excessive heat, explodes causing huge damage- T

21. IED is difficult to defuse because its mechanism is not known- T

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22. Detonator appears in opaque in x-ray BIS, when screened- F

23. In case of non-specific call the aircraft is searched by ASG/Crew- F

24. Minimum zoom facility in an x-ray BIS should be 4X- T

25. The percentage of hand baggage physical check during x-ray screening is 25% to 30%- F

26. Simulation chamber stimulate the actual flight conditions- T

27. Performance evolution of DFMD is done through CTP- F

28. Kirpan of specified size i.e. blade of 6 inches and total length of 9inches can be carried by Sikh passenger in all domestic and international
flights- F

29. Sky marshals for civil aviation security can’t keep their guns fully loaded while in cabin- F

30. High explosives are more dangerous to handle then low explosives- F

31. A passenger carrying a weapon in hold baggage is allowed to travel if his license is expired- F

32. Stammering is a sign of suspicious passenger- T

33. Cross piece is the one of the part of HHMD- F

34. Reconciliation means all baggage through and no unclaimed baggage laid in the BMA- T

35. DFMD has self-calibration test- T

36. Pressure switch is an ambient switch. F

37. The operating temperature of HHMD is -10 C to 40 C- F

38. 2001 Colombo attacks on Bandaranaike International airport was carried out by LTTE- T

39. Some Anti-handling mechanisms are not having battery power sources- T

40. Booby trap comes under ambient switches- F

41. A sports person can carry up to 60 cartridges with his sports weapon on board of an aircraft - F

42. State Govt can transport Explosives, Arms & Ammunitions in the helicopter/aircrafts owned and operated by state Govt need not obtain
permission from BCAS- T

43. All motorized vehicles and equipment used on the airside in the vicinity of aircraft should be ‘Safety inspected’ prior to the issue of an
airside access permit - T

44. An airport security programme is a document that defines the local security concepts of an airport. It aims at protecting the airport against
acts of unlawful interference - T

45. HHMD can detect plastic weapons – F

46. Passenger with special needs are exempted from pre-embarkation security checks – F

47. Ambient switches are ignited by the battery attached with IED and has nothing to do with environmental /atmospheric changes – F

48. AVSEC functions to be performed by each airline are given in AVSEC order 5/2009- T

49. Refusal room are located only at domestic airports – F

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50. Inline baggage screening system inbuilt explosive detectors and total efficiency depend upon only in the human factor - F

51. The letter (P) in an AEP means that the holder is authorized to access ‘ PLANE’ parked at the airport – T

52. Background check conducted for issue of a passport is valid for issue of an AEP also till the validity of the passport - F

53. Electric detonator can be detonated without battery- F

54. We can check performance of In-Line baggage screening system with OTC - T

55. For an extended conversation, pull up a chair if convenient. It is also okay to kneel on one knee. T

56. Always talk with the person directly, not to a travel companion or assistant. F

57. Space saving design is one of the advantage of Top Down beamer-T

58. Gold appear in Black colour when screened in X-Ray BIS-T

59. Physical Identification of baggage is a part of baggage reconciliation-T

60. During blast of an explosion speed of fragment may be up to 6000KMPS-F

61. During screening is a screener doubt on presence of explosive material or IED, he /she must refer the consignment to be checked HHMD-F

62. Pressure switch also can be called as a victim operated switch. T

63. Local police can take the weapons inside the airport during the VVIP visits after the express permission of DGCA. F -- (BCAS Permission)

64. The 03 days AEP can be issued by the airport operator consecutively, only thrice. F --(Only once)

65. The Aerodrome committee held once every year in each airport. F

66. Level – 01 Automatic Evaluation – CT-EDS (Computed Tomography - Explosive Detection System) - T

67. As per the IATA code ‘BIOM” relates to new security statuses-F

68. Escorts of prisoner shall adequately identify themselves to security personnel, security checks points, flight attendants and pilot in
command-T

69. IATA code LFSM stand for life-saving material-T

70. Never engage with a guide dog without first asking permission. Remember, they are Working-F

71. Anyone with any disability may utilize a service animal-F

72. The best method of getting the attention of a person who is deaf or hard of hearing is to wave, but is also okay to touch or tap the shoulder
or back of the arm-T

73. It is very helpful to persons who use wheelchairs to know distances, level changes, and ramp locations. You should also consider weather
conditions and time constraints.-F

74. The person with the disability knows best the method and degree of assistance needed. Ask, and then follow their direction. -F

75. IFSO are authorised to carry a weapon on board by DGCA. -F

76. BCAS is the nodal office for issuance of approval for arms and ammunitions. -F

77. Regulated Agent responsibility to control the city side traffic. -F

78. In Line baggage screening is the meticulous for anti-sabotage checks for flight.- F

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79. BCAS will conduct internal audit of an airline on the basis of airline QCP.- T

80. IFSO is an officer who man ATC tower for civil aviation operations. -F

81. Cargo for cooling off will be stored in airside cooling off pit.- F

82. NSOP aircraft operator, operating form foreign to India not required preparing a security programme.- T

83. Ambient switches are a category of anti-handling mechanisms (switches). -F

84. What and How AVSEC functions are to be performed by each airline are given in AVSEC Order 5/2009. -T

85. Refusal room are not required at international airports. -F

86. Immigration persons for AEP issuance no need to do background checks. -T

87. IOSA is a term related to IATA. -T

88. Only if Pilot in command permits intoxicating beverage may be served to escorts of prisoner while on board the aircraft-F

89. Record of Co-mail & Co-mat to be maintained by Airlines. -T

90. A copy of the Court’s order is not required for granting permission for carriage of a prisoner by air. -F

91. You should let the person know that you r to their right or left, & announce that ur elbow is extended for them to take. T

92. Latest Aircraft Security Rules are called ‘The Aircraft Rules 2011”. T

93. Duties of CASO are given in Rule -14 of Aircraft (Security) Rules 2011. T

94. Annexure -17 (15th Amendment) has 88 standards. F

95. Latest Version of Doc-8973 is in 10th amendment of the Document. T

96. CISF is deployed in all the Hyper sensitive airports in India

97. Detonators are required only in IEDs made up of LOW Explosive. F

98. A criminal released by the court on bail should be escorted as and when he travels by air. F

99. High explosive are also used as Flame carrier in the safety fuses. F

100. Non display of PIC on the outer part of dress is the violation of Rule 18(6). T

101. Every ICAO contracting country will have their own NCASP. T

102. Detonators is required only in IEDs made up of low explosives. F

103. There should be maximum gates towards airside so as to ensure that there is no obstruction to movement of vehicles from city side to
airside vice versa. F

104. All the recommended practices as mentioned at Annexure-17 are necessary for the states to implement as they are contracting states to
ICAO. F

105. Any person holding “O” as area code in his AEP is authorized to access airside of an airport. F

106. Inline Baggage Screening certification test doesn’t require testing on DFMD and HHMD. T

107. IATA is a world body pf airports all over the world. F

108. In general non-electrical detonators are not used in the IEDs fabricated by Anti National

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Elements to be used against the civil aviation operations. F

109. SLPC at Leh airports is conducted only when a high alert is issued by BCAS HQrs. F

110. Record of Co-mail and Co-mat to be maintained by airline. T

111. Only if Pilot in command permits; intoxicated beverages may be served to escorts or prisoner while on board the aircraft. F

112. A copy of court’s order is not required for guarding permission for carriage of a prisoner by air. F

113. Police background checks are not required for issue of an AEPs for the staff of customs. T

114. Baggage after physical inspection at level-4 should be handed over to the airline security. T

115. Non Schedule airlines of foreign countries are not required to have an approved security programme to operate in India. T

116. Propellant in the ammunition for small arms is high explosive.-False (propellant is low explosive)

117. Light sensor switch also known as Photo electric cell.- True

118. There is no STANDADRD for landside security which is governed only by RECOMMENDED practice of Annex-17. T

119. High explosive need confinement to explode. T

Fill in the Blanks

1. The X-ray machine should be able to produce clear images on monitors with minimum ____ pixels. 1280X1024

2. Safety fuse comes under ______________________ category. Explosives

3. X-BIS gives colour to different articles based on __________________. Atomic numbers

4. In spacial resolution test the 8 horizontal & 8 vertical gratings should be seen on plate of _____metal. Copper

5. The general size of the DFMD’s ______________________. 2Mts X 0.75 to 0.85 Mts

6. Zones in DFMD ________________ . 08 Overlapping Zones

7. Size of frisking booth _____________. 2.14ms X 2.43ms

8. Space between the two bags on X-Ray conveyor ________. 01 feet or 30 cms

9. Speed of X-Ray conveyor belt__________. 0.18 to 0.3 m/Sec

10. Inline Baggage Speed of X-Ray conveyor belt__________. 0.18 to 0.3 m/Sec

11. Under which AVSEC circular hold baggage screening is done ___________. 34/2005

12. ___________ AVSEC circular defines minimum standards for civil aviation security equipment’s. 25/2004

13. _____AVSEC Order defines manpower deployment for airline security functions. 05/2009 (Arun Mishra)

14. The staff should work on x-ray image continuously for __ mins and again start working after ___ mins. 20, 40

15. The size of the cabin baggage allowed is ________ and in J&K is _______. 115cms, 100cms

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16. If any IED found in a baggage while X-ray, what you do _________. Stop the conveyor belt

17. In X-ray, less dense is the objects the image appears __________ in shade. light

18. CC mode & OM of Rapiscan machine corresponds to ___ & ___ modes of smiths Heimann machine. SEN, O2

19. BCAS specifications X-ray dose should not exceed ___at a distance of___outside X-BIS. 0.1mR/hrs, 5cms

20. Rule 8A of aircraft Rules 1937 deals with ____. Security check of persons boarding aircraft

21. Minimum mass metal that a DFMD should detect ___and has a ___. 30gms, Alarm

22. _________% of baggage should be physically checked in normal conditions. 10-20%

23. _________% of baggage should be physically checked in alert conditions. 25-30%

24. _________% specific threat (alert) conditions. 100%

25. AVSEC order 7/2011 deals with _____________________. Pre-flight anti sabotage check

26. AVSEC order 8/2011 deals with ____________________. Potentially disruptive passenger

27. Thin steel bar appear in Blue colour where as thick steel bar appear in ____ colour. Opaque

28. Lead strip is to be seen under steel step wedge which is 2mm thick this step wedge is from __ to__. 16-32mm

29. 26 SWG wire is to be seen under 02nd step wedge of 5/16” dimension this step wedge is of ___. Aluminum

30. A strip of silver will appear in blue colour but heavy slab of silver will appear _______ image. Opaque

31. X-BIS software should be online installed and ____________. Password Protected

32. X-BIS should be Anti-rodent and _____________. Dust Proof

33. X-BIS features should be ready to _____ and implemented can be easily done for future techniques. Installed

34. The deployments of _______________ are given in AVSEC Order 05/2009. Airline security

35. The functions of __________________ are given in AVSEC Order 03/2009. Airline security

36. Roentgen is denoted as __________. R

37. Procedure for screening of hand baggage is given in AVSEC _______. Circular 23/2005

38. Mercury will appear in ______ colour in X-ray. Opaque

39. Which colour message is seen on the monitor when you miss threat item in TIP____. Red

40. The machine is turned on, but you are called away from the x-ray machine for ten minutes. What should happen next________ . Make sure
that another screener takes over from you / shut down the x-ray machine before leaving.

41. Crystal clear mode of Rapiscan x-ray machine corresponds to _____ in Heimann. Super Enhancement (SEN)

42. Negative mode of Heimann machine corresponds to _____ in Rapiscan. Inverse (INV)

43. TIP is immediate feedback. The feedback “OK you did not identify a fictional GUN threat indicate that__. Missed Objects

44. Load officer of the X-BIS is also known as_______. Profiler

45. Simulation chamber operates on the principle of activating the explosive device in the suspect object by simulating the ______. Physical
conditions

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46. DFMD shall work satisfactory without any deterioration in performance within the temperature range of ____ with RH up to ___ non-
condensing. 45*C, 95%

47. Machine should be capable of recalling ______ previous images and should have the capability of archiving _______ images. 15-20, 3000-
4000.

48. The purpose of screening of passenger and their hand baggage is to prevent carriage of ____ in the cabin of the aircraft. Prohibited Items

49. A passenger is found to be carrying an unsealed bottle of gin screener should ___ and ____ contents. Unscrew, Smell

50. Moving metallic objects away from the DFMD is ___________. 01m

51. As per Circular 25/2004 – Explosive Vapour Detector (EVD) Appendix_______. J

52. As per Circular 25/2004 – Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) Appendix_______. K

53. As per 2011 Rules certification of screeners __________________. Rule 22

54. As per 2011 Rules Prohibition of carriage of certain goods _______. Rule 23

55. A consignment of multi packages that has been originated by more than one person is Consolidated cargo

56. HHMD working under which principle ____. Electro Magnetic Pulse Field Technology

57. DFMD working under which principle ____. Electro Magnetic Pulse Field Technology

58. X-BIS working under which principle ____. Multi Energy Technology

59. EVD working under which principle ____. Gas Chromatography

60. ETD working under which principle ____. Ion Mobility Spectrometry Theory

61. AVSEC Circular ________deals with security procedure for screening of passengers with special needs and medical condition. 04/2014

62. BCAS Circular No. 16/2000 deals with ______________. Declaration of weapon by passenger

63. Procedure for passenger and carryon baggage screening find mentioned in AVSEC Circular_____. 23/2005

64. The Regulatory Authority of India regulates Aviation Security in India vide a document known as_. NCASP

65. Which BCAS Circular prescribes pre-embarkation security checks of cabin and cockpit crew in___ 01/2000.

66. Pre-Embarkation check at airport and maintaining the sterility of the SHA is the responsibility of __ ASG/APSU

67. CTCP is associated with the security of _______of an airport. Protection

68. In the X-Ray machine Lead is primarily used to ________. Absorption of Radiation

69. As per approved technical specifications the approx.. weight of EVD should be____. Less than 5 kgs

70. Pat down search is carried out when____. Passenger is not ready to screen through DFMD/HHMD checks

71. When press O2 button on Smith-Heimann X-Ray machine keyboard results _____. All Organic items are highlighted

72. Higher the SWG number the wire will be _______. Thinner

73. Procedure for dealing with cases wherein arms and / or ammunitions are detected during screening of a passenger or his baggage
________. AVSEC Circular 08/2017

74. Procedure for screening of hold baggage________. AVSEC Circular 34/2005

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75. Items that are banned for carriage on person / hand baggage on board flights operating from civil airports in India_____. Order 05/2005

76. On the X-Ray monitor copper shall be appear in _____ Colour. Blue

77. The cargo manifest shall be_____ by the responsible officer of the APSU on duty. Verified & Counter sign

78. Transportation to airside for loading is mentioned in which of the following BCAS Instruction_. Order 01/2006

79. Screening of passenger through ETD is mentioned in AVSEC_______. Circular 16/2010

80. FM transmission is ______ type of switch. Remote Control

81. Minimum standards of Bomb Disposal and Detection Equipment’s are given in AVSEC Circular___. 18/2010

82. Composition of Airport Security Committee has been given in AVSEC Circular_____. 20/2006

83. Procedure for issuance of 03 days AEP one time by the airport operator________. Order 07/2015

84. Security measures for air cargo ________. Order 01/2006

85. List of VVIPs exempted from PES checks_________. Order 06/2015

86. Issuance of TAEPs by the airport operators under rule 90(1), Rule 90(3) and rule 90(4) of aircraft rules described vide

AVSEC Circular / Order_______. Order 04/2010.

87. COSCA Re-designated as ___________. DG, BCAS (Director General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security)

88. Low explosives are ________in nature for packing. Hygroscopic

89. Rules related to Dangerous Goods items AVSEC Circular ______. 06/2004

90. The cargo manifest shall be countersigned by the responsible officer of the APSU on duty before transportation to airside for loading is
maintained which of the following BCAS instructions ____. Order 01/2006

91. AVSEC Circular ______________________ define about security procedure for screening of passengers with special needs and medical
condition. Circular 04/2014

92. FM transmission is a __________________type of switch. Remote Control

93. Each XBIS shall be equipped with two individual independent X-Ray generators with ___. Dual View Image.

94. X-Ray penetration should be of _______. 30 MM thickness of steel or more

95. Resolution: The machine should be able to display single un-insulated tinned copper wire of ___. 40 SWG.

96. The system should be able to produce clear images on colour monitor(s) with minimum of ____________________. 1280 X 1024 pixels (Full
High Definition)

97. Zoom facility should be available to magnify the chosen area of an image____. sixteen times (16x) or more

98. X-Ray Image features shall be ____. keyboard controllable

99. The X-Ray machine should be safe for ____. film/ food

100. The machine should have features of ___facility where materials of different atomic number will be displayed in different colours to
distinguish between organic/inorganic materials. multi energy X-Ray imaging

101. All suspicious items (Explosives, High density material, narcotics) should be displayed in one mode and that should be ____. on line

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102. The radiation level should not exceed accepted health standard ____ at a distance of ____from external housing. 0.1 m R/hr & 5 cm

103 If the machine fails to _____, then an alarm (visual and audio both) should be generated to notify the operator.

penetrate a particular item

104. All software features of machine should be ____ and ______. activated & password protected

105. In case of_______, scanning should be disabled and error message should be displayed on the screen. defective diode array

106. All models should have online recording facility and images can be recorded in USB/Electronic storage devices. The recording should be
retained for minimum____. 14 days

106. The operating temperature should be ____ and storage temperature______. 0° C to 40° C & 20°C to 50°C

107. ______ and ______ cover must be provided. Anti-rodent & dust proof

108. The company manufacturing the equipment should have ________ for manufacturing and servicing of X-Ray screening machines. ISO
certification

109. Through put shall be minimum ____ per hour for hand and checked baggage and ____ per hour for cargo machines. 400 bags & 200 bags

110. Before installation of the machine, the supplier / manufacturers should furnish NOC from ______ of India regarding radiation safety after
every five years. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

111. Machine should be capable of recalling ____ previous images. 15 – 20

112. Any property carried on an Aircraft other than mail, stores and accompanied or Mis-handled baggage is called _ . Cargo

113. Smith Detection System X-BIS has _________ Parts of keyboard. Including card reader 09

114. Lead curtains are used because lead __________ radiation. absorb

115. Blue color Detonates atom number from____________. 19 to 75

116. O2 (Organic Stripping) in smith X-BIS is equivalent Reflected as_________ in ECIL Rapiscan. OM

117. Useful Penetration Test objectivity is to detect __________ . hidden connectivity

118. Cordtex is a type of ____________. Explosive

119. India is Located in _____________ region in ICAO. Asia Pacific region & at Bangkok

120. The technical specifications of X-BIS are issued by BCAS Vide Circular No___ on 4th Aug’17. Circular 11/2017

121. IFSO Carry a card called____ as an authority for carrying a weapon on person, While on board. Weapon authorization card (WAC)

122. All future procurement of X-BIS by the airport operators should have_______ view. Dual

123. In a hyper sensitive airport ____ &____audits and inspections are conducted BCAS respectively in a calendar year. 1 & 2

124. AVSEC Security manual is also known as doc___________ . 8973

125. Officers of BCAS not below the rank (designation) of____________ are authorized to conduct a security test (dummy test) to check the
efficacy of the procedure. Assistant Commissioner

126. Appropriate authority in India for AVSEC is known as ___________. DG, BCAS

127. If the machine (X-BIS) __________ item, then an alarm (visual and audio both) should be generated to notify the operator. Fails to
penetrate a particular item

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128. Physical identification of baggage is a process of _____________ Baggage Reconcillation

129. If you are doing screeners job, you must be DGR qualified as per_____________ DG ACT 2003.

130. Aviation Security in the world is regulated by a document known as ______________ Annexture 17.

131. ___________ Postal Authority shall give Security declaration for Postal Mail.

Classes of Dangerous goods:-

Class 01 : Explosives

Class 02 : Gases

Class 03 : Flammable Liquids

Class 04 : Flammable Solids Class 05 : Oxidizing and Peroxide substances

Class 06 : Toxic

Class 07 : Radioactive substances

Class 08 : Corrosives

Class 09 : Other Miscellaneous substance

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 AC-AERODROME COMMITTEE APSC-AIRPORT SECURITY COMMITTEE

 Establish during contingencies  Establish every month

 It will be established at affected airport only  It will be established at every airport
 Establish for planning and to make decisions
 Airport director is the convener of Aerodrome committee  Establish to review security measures
 Home secretary/ District magistrate is the chairman of AC  Airport operator conduts APSC meeting
 CASO is the convener of APSC meeting
 Airport director is the chairman of APSC

AIRSIDE SRA

 All the area beyond the entry of the terminal building  Area beyond passenger screening point
 Screening of persons and their baggage is not present at all  One cannot enter into SHA without passenger screening
locations. and their bags.
 Sterility of all the area is not maintained  Sterility is maintained.

AIRSIDE CITYSIDE

 Restricted Area.  Non-Restricted area

 The movement area of an Airport adjacent terrain and  Areas of an Airport which the public have access or to
buildings or portions thereof access to which is controlled. which access is otherwise unrestricted .
 Required AEP.  No permit required.

AIRPORT AERODROME

 Any area in a member state which is open for commercial  Any definite or limited ground or water area intended to
aircraft operations. be used, either wholly or in part, for the landing or
departure of Aircraft, and includes all buildings, sheds,
vessels, piers and other structures thereon or appertaining
thereto.

AEP AVEP

 Aerodrome Entry Permit  Airside Vehicle Entry permit

 The photo identity card, smart card or temporary permit  Vehicle permits issued and used to allow vehicular access
issued by the Director General, BCAS, Ministry of Civil to restricted areas of the Airport.
Aviation or any person authorized by the Central
Government for entry into the aerodrome or part of an

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 AEP will be issued by BCAS  AVEP issued by Airport operator.

AERODROME COMMITTEE CENTRAL COMMITTEE

 Aerodrome committee will be formed at Airport level  CC will be formed at IGI Airport on formation for AC.
where the hijacked Aircraft landed.
 This committee will do negotiations with terrorist on  Will get inputs from AC and executive authority.
hijacking situation as operational command.  Will get directions from COSAH.
 Follow the instructions from CC.
 Home secretary/DC/APD will heading the committee.  DGCA is head of this committee.
 APD is the Convenor of AC.  DGBCAS is the convenor of CC.

AMBIENT SWITCHES REMOTE CONTROL SWITCHES

 the Triggering mechanism is activated by environment  Remote control bombs are activated by Transmission of
factors . electromagnetic waves
 A bomb may be planted during the day and activated the  Remote bomb will have a transmitter with the bomber and
same day when darkness sets or by the principles of receiver at the target with explosive
difference in pressure variation.  E.G:- FM Transmission , command wire,cell phone etc.
 E.G:- Proximity Gases, smoke sensitivity ,X-ray sensitivity
etc

Annexure I Annexure II

 Obtained from Known cargo consignor  Unknown cargo

 Preferred cargo  Doubtful cargo (Personal effects)
 Declaration provided by the Regulated agent or known  Declaration provided by person, who are offering the cargo
consignor or cargo agent
 eg: Courier consignment  eg: walk-in cargo, Consolidated cargo

ANNEX 17 NCASP

 International document for Aviation Security  National document for Aviation Security
 It contains SARP’s.
 It is developed, Implemented and maintained by ICAO.
 Ammended by ICAO  It is developed, Implemented and maintained by DG-BCAS.
 Amended by DGBCAS

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 ANNEX17 DOC 8973

 It deals about safe guarding the worldwide civil aviation  ICAO Aviation Security Manual( ASM).
security  following guidelines and procedures of Annex17
 It has measures to prevent and suppress all acts of  Assists member states in implementing Annex17 to the
unlawful interference against civil aviation throughout the chicago convention by providing guidance on how to apply
world SARPs
 It has 95 standard and 25 recommended practices  Now presently 12th edition
 SARPs for International aviation security were first adopted  DOC 8973 are constantly being reviewed and amended in
by the ICAO council on 4th march 1974, and designated as light of new threats and technological developments that
Annex17 to the chicago convention have a bearing on the effectiveness of measures designed
 Annex17 has been adopted in six language- Arabic, to prevent acts of unlawful interference
chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish  Dic 8973 has been adopted in six language- Arabic,
 Presently 11th edition and 17th amendment on 30 july chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
2020.  Tells how to implement it
 Tells things to be followed
 Every contracting state have to implement it
 Contain SARPs  Contains detailed security procedure.
 5 Chapters  19 chapters
 ICAO Document  ICAO Security manual.
 What type of Security specification. Eg.: AOSP,Screening  How to do that seurity specification. Eg.: how to do
procedure screening

ANTI HANDLING DELAYED AMBIENT CONDITION REMOTE CONTROL/COMMAND

Anti handling bombs when it is Delay Bombs delay was achieved The triggering Normal remote control bombs
inadvertently removed, lifted or by normal clockwork mechanism mechanism is activated are activated by transmission of
opened it may explode. like watch or timepiece. by environmental electromagnetic waves.
factors.
It may vary from a small micro switch to Delay can also be used by eg.: Radio control, fm
improvised switch such as cloth-peg or chemicals cleverly concealed in eg : gas, smoke acoustic, transmission, command wires,
loop made from normal electrical wire. ordinary objects and these barometric, humidity, infra red beam, laser, pager,
chemicals when come in contact proximity, light, sound, satellite phones, mobile
It is otherwise called as VICTIM- with improvised explosive cause xray sensitive, infrared
operated switch fire or explosion sensitive, metal The range of radio control device
sensitive, light or dark depends on line of sight and
eg.: pressure,pressure release, eg.:clock, timer, sensitive, acoustic power of transmitter. Range
combination,pull,lift,anti- chemicals,thermal,water sensors,clapping from 10mtr to 1000mtrs is very
withdrawal,collapsing drip,water add,expanding seeds, common
circuit,tension,vibratory,anti pyrotechnics,PTD, collapsing
penetration circuit, mobile

APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY- DGBCAS REGULATORY AUTHORITY - BCAS

 Director General, BCAS is our appropriate authority  BCAS is our regulatory authority
 Primary objective of appropriate authority is to protect or  Primary objective of regulate authority is to protect or
safeguard the Indian civil aviation from against act of safeguard the civil aviation in the region from against act
unlawful interference. of unlawful interference.

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 Establishing, developing, implementing, maintaining and  Monitoring, planning, coordination, conducting dummy
reviewing the NCASP in India accordance with Annex17. check, advising, technical evaluation
 Coordinating activities between different organizations in  Coordinating activities between different organizations in
India and abroad concerned with or responsible for various particular region concerned with or responsible for various
aspects of the Programme . aspects of the Programme .
 DG seats at Delhi HQ  BCAS has 20 regional offices in India
 DG implementation of Annex17 to Chicago convention of  BCAS laying down AVSEC norms in accordance with the
ICAO ICAO annex17 to Chicago convention for Airport operators,
Airline operators, their security agencies responsible for
implementation AVSEC measures.
 It is a designation  It is a Organisation
 Standard 3.1.2  Standard 2.1.2
 Issue directions  Coordination with other agencies
 IPS  No. Of IPS Officers and other officers.

APRON ISOLATION BAY

 A defined area, on a land aerodrome, intended to  A designated parking bay at the Airport far away from the
accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading main passenger terminal, exclusively designed for the
passengers, mail or cargo, fueling, parking or maintenance. purpose of parking the affected Aircraft in order to handle
contingencies and other threat situations.

ASG APSU

 Aviation Security Group.  Airport Security Unit.

 CISF when guarding an airport are termed as ASG.  State or Local Police when guarding an airport are termed
 Responsible for Pre-embarkation check and guarding of an as APSU.
airport.  Responsible for Pre-embarkation check and guarding of an
 ASG staff are associated with central government airport.
 ASG staff will provide protection for Sensitive and Hyper  Whereas APSU are associated with State Government
sensitive airports.  APSU staff will give protection for airport categorized as
normal.

ASG NSG

 Aviation Security Group .  National Security Guard .

 Authorised by Rule -13 of the Aircraft security Rules-2011  Authorised by Rule- 30 of the aircraft rule -2011 as IFSO.
for protection of Airports .  Deployed at Aircraft for Sky Marshalling to prevent Hi –
 Deployed at Airports for safeguarding International Civil Jacking .
Aviation against Unlawful interference .  Functional head of IFSO is Detachment Commander.
 Functions under CASO .  Conduct Pre – flight Crew briefing.
 conduct Pre- Embarkation check
 ASG comes under MCA (Ministry of Civil Aviation)  NSG comes under MHA (Ministry of Home affairs)
 Responsible for searching of Passenger and their bags at  Neutralization of specific terrorist threats and handling
Airport. Hijack situation.
 Found in 2000.  Found in 1984.

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 Responsible for PESC & guarding of an Airport.  Responsible for Security check of Checkin Bag & guarding
 Rule 13 of 2011. of an Aircraft.
 CISF when guarding an Airport are termed as ASG.  Rule 26 of 2011.
 Airline representative responsible for Security of an
 Deployed at Airport for safeguarding International civil Aircraft is termed as Airline Security.
aviation against unlawful interference.  Deployed at Airport for Security and protection of an
 PESC Aircraft.
 Head of CISF is Director General & COSCA at Airport.
 SLPC
 Head- CSO

AWG SWG

 American wire guage  Standard wire guage

 AWG is using for measuring the thickness of precious  SWG is a standard wire guage using for measuring the
metals. thickness of all base metals.
 AWG Is specially designed for non ferrous metals, that is
metal not containing Iron

ATC ATS

 Air Traffic Control  Air Traffic services

 Takes care of aircraft navigation on ground, taking off and  Takes care of aircraft navigation on air in guiding the
landing on particular airport. aircraft on air space.
 ATC comes under ATS  ATS comes under AAI
 The airport's air traffic control tower gives the plane a route  prevent collisions between aircraft; provide advice of the
clearance to fly, and it pushes back from the gate. safe and efficient conduct of flights.
 Air Traffic Control Issues landing and take-off authorizations or  conduct and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic.
instructions.  notify concerned organizations of and assist in search and
 An air traffic control applies separation rules to the aircraft that rescue operations.
they direct. Separation rules are used to regulate the distance
between airplanes and aircraft by requiring a minimum
distance between them.  It gives path to the Aircraft.
 Airport level (present at every Airport)  Incase of any unlawful interference in Flight, ATC
 Giving parking bays, permission for landing/ takeoff. communicate to ATS.

AVSEC INSTRUCTOR AVSEC AUDITOR

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 Avsec instructor is authorized to conduct training . 7. Avsec Auditor is authorized to conduct Audits.
 Avsec instructor will conduct training for Aviation security 8. Avsec Auditor will conduct Audits and quality check of
personnel's Aviation Organization
 He will give training as per guidelines laid in ASTP 9. He will conduct Audit As per the guidelines laid in NCASP
 As per NCASTP he will ensure monitoring and  As per NCASQCP he will ensure the compliance
implementation of Aviation Security Trainings examination of all aspects of implementation
 Requirement of Certified instructor is given in ANNEX 17 10. Requirement of Certified Auditor is given under ANNEX 17
S.3.1 S.3.4
 To appear for Avsec instructor - refresher course after 2 11. To appear for Avsec Auditor - refresher course after 2 yrs.
yrs.

BHS HBS

 Baggage handling System  Hold baggage handling system

 BHS is a type of conveyor system installed in airports that  HBS is a type of conveyor system installed in airports that
transports checked luggage from ticket counters to areas transports checked luggage to the x-ray machine( for
where the bags can be loaded onto aircraft. screening purpose) from ticket counters to areas where
 A BHS also transports checked baggage coming from the bags can be loaded on to the aircraft.
aircraft to baggage claims or to an area where the bag can
be loaded onto another aircraft

BOMB IED

 Service Explosives  Improvised Explosive

 Made by approved ordnance factory  Made by Terrorist
 Standard mechanism used  Improvised mechanism used
 Used by Army and security forces(SFS) for safety and  Used by terrorist to kill innocent public & create terror in
security of the country public
 Can be diffused easily as mechanism is known  Very difficult to diffuse as mechanism is not known

CARGO COURIER

 Any property other than mail, stores and accompanied or  Shipments tendered by one or more shippers are
mishandled baggage. transported as baggage of courier passenger on board a
scheduled aircraft operator service under normal
 Always unaccompanied. passenger hold baggage documentation.
 It goes through cargo documentation.  Both accompanied and unaccompanied.
 It goes through normal passenger hold baggage
documentation (accompanied).
 One angle screening  2 angle screening
 Accepted in cargo warehouse  Needs to be accepted in separate terminal
 Any one can sign documents  Only authorized person can sign
 May or may not have security programme  Should have their own security programme approved
 Accepted 24hrs min.

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 CARGO AGENT REGULATED AGENT

 Security Programme is not approved by DGBCAS  Security Programme is approved by DGBCAS

 No Access control premises  Access control at their premises
 No contract with the airline  Direct contract with the airline
 No screeners  It has certified screeners
 Raise a dummy manifest of cargo on Annexure I  Raise an Original manifest of cargo on Annexure II
 Not a freight forwarder  An agent freight forwarder
 Conduct business with Regulated agent & consignor  Conduct the business with Airline operator & cargo agents
 Not authorized to provide security controls  Provide security controls for the consignment
 Consignment checked by them can be directly loaded in
 Consignment are not directly loaded in Aircraft Aircraft.
 It doesn't have a security programme  It does have a security programme

CATERING SUPPLIES CATERING STORES

 Food, beverages , other dry stores  All items other than catering supplies
 Associated equipment used on-board an Aircraft  Associated with Inflight Services
 Can be for consumption or non-consumption.
 Necessary  Non- consumption
 Eg. Juices, cutlery Alcohol, etc.
 All food items including beverages, utensils and duty free  Recommended as it adds to Facility
items shall be checked for any signs of tampering  Eg. Newspapers, magazines, headphone
 Newspapers, magazines and cleaning Stores has been
 Cart should be checked including dry ice compartment obtained from the establishment with whom Airline has a
before loading the food. contract.
 Stores shall be checked by hand or with xray to prevent
introduction of prohibited article

COMAIL COMAT

 Company Mail  Company Material

 Will be carried inside Cabin  Carried In hold of an Aircraft
 Can be carried with person  Has to go through Cargo
 No separate booking will be needed  Separate booking will be done.

CSO CASO

 Chief Security Officer  Chief airport security officer

 Security Head of Airlines  Incharge of ASG/ Head of the Security of an Airport
 Responsible for Airport security Operations
 Responsible for Airline Security Operations  Convener of APSC Meeting
 Member of APSC meeting  Safeguarding of passengers, crew, ground personnel and
 Safeguarding of passengers, crew, ground personnel and other aerodrome users, aircraft, aerodrome and related

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 aircraft related facilities facilities including vital installations;
 Enforcement of security measures related to Airport
 Enforcement of security measures relatedto Airline safety protection and its facilities
and security  Screening of passengers and their hand baggage
 Screening of passengers registered baggage  Maintenance of liaison with local police and intelligence
 Maintenance of liaison with Internal and regulatory agencies
authority agencies  Govt body
 Private body

CORPORATE AVIATION COMMERCIAL AVIATION GENERAL AVIATION AERIAL WORK

The non-commercial operation An aircraft operation involving An aircraft operation other than An aircraft operation in which an
or use of aircraft by a company the transport of passengers, a commercial air aircraft is used for specialized
for the carriage of passengers or cargo or mail for remuneration transportoperation or an aerial services such as agriculture,
goods as an aid to the conduct of or hire. work operation. construction, photography,
company business, flown by a surveying, observation and
professional pilot employed to patrol, search and rescue, and
fly the aircraft. aerial advertisement.

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE DANGEROUS ARTICLE

 Capable of changing original structure  Used to threaten safety of Aircraft

 Reacts itself  Manually operated
 Doesnot have definite shape  Definite shape and size
 Mass destruction  Limited people are targeted
 Eg: acids, corrosive, bacteria-virus  Eg: hammer, screw driver
 substances which are capable of posing risk to the health  Any article that can be used to threaten the safety of the
of passengers and crew or the security/ safety of Aircraft aircraft
or property.

DEPORTEE INADMISSIBLE PERSON

 A person who had been admitted to a state legally or  A person who is or will be refused admission to a state by
illegally and who formally ordered by the competent its authorities
authorities to leave the state .
 For removal of such persons are the responsibility of the  Transportation responsibility by the aircraft operator on
government ordering the deportation which they arrived
 The primary responsibility of escorting a Deportee is of
immigration Law Enforcement Agency of the deporting  The primary responsibility of escorting a Inadmissible
country person is of immigration Law Enforcement Agency, and
 Deportee can be kept in jail AircraftOperator
 Deportee can travel escorted or unescorted  Inadmissible pax is kept only in refusal room
 Deportee can be a person who over stayed in a country or  Inadmissible pax travel unescorted
have done any crime in that country

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  Inadmissible person who has in possession of forged
passport or visa

DGBCAS DGCA

 Director General Bureau of Civil Aviation Security  Directorate General of Civil Aviation
 1987  1927
 He is an appropriate authority on security
 He issues Airport Entry Passes to employees, Provide flight  It is a statutory authority on safety
schedule of IFSO.  He approves schedules submitted by Airline and issues
 He is Convener of central committee license to pilots and cabin crew.
 He is responsible for aviation security in India  He is a Chair person of Central Committee.
 Give training to security personnel  He is responsible for Aviation safety in India
 Give training to captain, crew

DGCA BCAS

 1927  1987
 Director General of Civil Aviation  Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
 Regulatory body for safety  Regulatory body for security
 Responsible to regulate Air transport to / from India  Responsible to implement, monitoring, planning, advising,
 Enforcement if civil aviation regulators and air safety and coordinating, training, technical evaluation
air worthiness standards  Having down Avsec rules to implement of Annex17 of ICAO
 Issue license to captain and crew  Issue license to security screeners and security staff.
 He approves Schedule submitted by Airline
 Head :- DGDGCA  Head :- DGBCAS
 IAS Officer  IPS Officer

DG-BCAS DG-DGCA

 Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation security  Director General- Directorate General civil aviation
 Appropriate Authority for civil aviation security In India .  Head of Safety Regulator in Indian Aviation
 Responsible for Developing maintenance and  Responsible for the Implementation of safety guidelines in
implementation of NCASP. Indian Aviation .
 Issue AVSEC guidelines in terms of AVSEC order /  Issue Aviation safety guidelines in terms of (CAR) Civil
Circulars . Aviation Requirement.
 Responsible for NCASQCP & BCAS Audit.  Responsible for DGCA Audit .
 Deals with AVSEC Incident .  Deals with Aircraft Accident .
 Issue screener Certification , Instructor Certification  Issue Pilot , Cabin Crew Aircraft Engineers licenses .
Auditor Certification and AEP

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 DISRUPTIVE PASSENGER UNRULY PASSENGER

 A Passenger who fails to respect the rules of conduct at an  Persons who commit on board a civil aircraft, from the
Airport or on board an Aircraft or to follow the instructions moment when the aircraft door is closed prior to take-off
of the Airport Staff or crew members and thereby disturbs to the moment when it is reopened after landing.
the good order and discipline at an airport or on board the
aircraft.  Here the situation will be decided by Law and Enforcement
 Here the situation will be decided by Law and Enforcement agency by Pilot in Command.
agency by local police.  It is New and emerging threat for civil aviation.
 It is Conventional threat for civil aviation.

ELECTRIC DETONATORS NON-ELECTRIC DETONATORS

 03 types of electric detonators  Delays are available in short & long periods as well as in
holes and surface delays
 Non-Electric detonators are not sensitive to heat, shock,
electricity, radio frequency, electromagnetic radiation
 Electric detonators are sensitive to heat, shock, electricity,  No risk of premature detonation
radio frequency, electromagnetic radiation  Not used for underground coal or gassy mines
 Risk of premature detonation  It requires ignition
 Electric detonator is used for mining  It is open at one end and It is having burning fuse
 A fuse is inserted into the open end
 It requires battery to initiate.  The spark from the fuse impinges on the initiating
 Electric detonators have wires emerging at one end explosives and fires the detonator.
 Open at both ends  The plain detonator is sometimes used with percussion
 Have wires emerging at one end caps and other devices which can produce a flame. This is
 They are fired by passing an electric current through the half filled and half empty for inserting safety fuse.
wires.
 In legitimate use this current is provided by a hand-held  Non-metallic (Plastic Detonators)
device called an exploder. In terrorist and criminal use, a  Uses in Low Explosives
battery together with an improvised electrical delay  Ignition required
circuit( TPU) is commonly used to fire the detonator.
 Made with metals (Al & Cu)
 Uses in High Explosives
 Required power source to detonate the detonator

EVD ETD

 Captures vapours from explosives.  Captures particles over the surface.

 Can detect explosive up to 05gms  Can detect explosive up to 100 nano grm
 Lighter in weight, less than 5kgs  heavier in weight, less than 40kgs
 Detect explosives such as RDX, PETN, TNT, Dynamite,  Detect explosives such as RDX, PETN, TNT, Dynamite,
SEMTEX, C4, HMX, and Ammonium Nitrate etc. with SEMTEX, C4, HMX, and Ammonium Nitrate etc. with
programmable Detection capability. programmable Detection capability.
 False alarm rate-less than 3% typical alarm rete  typical False alarm rate- Less than 2% typical alarm rate
 Warm up time-Approx. 20-30 minutes  Warm up time-Approx.20-30 minutes
 Analysis time- Less than 10 sec per sample.  Analysis time- Less than 10 sec per sample

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 Weight- less than 2kg.  Weight- less than 40kg

Ferrous Metal Non-Ferrous Metal

 Mostly contain Iron  Donot contain Iron

 they are magnetic and give little Resistance to corrosion.  Are not magnetic and are usually more resistant to
 Eg. Vehicle & scrap metal used in cuttlery kitchen corrosion than ferrous
 Eg. AL,Cu, Brass, Lead

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 GENERAL CARGO PERISHABLE CARGO

 It is of a general nature which doesn’t perish with time.  It is a special kind of cargo which perishes with time.
 No designated area to be kept after screening due to its  Special area is earmarked to keep this kind of cargo due to
nature. its nature.
 It can be screened by X-ray, Physical check, ETD/EVD,  It can be screened by X-ray, Physical check, ETD/EVD but
Cooling off. no cooling off.
 Eg: Garments, Auto Parts  Eg: Newspaper , Flowers
 Security declaration provided by cargo agent  Security declaration furnished by consignor
 Physical check is required.  Physical check is mandatory.

GENERAL AVIATION CORPORATE AVIATION

 An aircraft operation other than a commercial air  The non-commercial operation or use of aircraft by a
transportoperation or an aerial work operation. company for the carriage of passengers or goods as an aid
to the conduct of company business, flown by a
professional pilot employed to fly the aircraft.
 Aircraft operates whenever any client comes for booking  Aircraft operates whenever required by company
 E.g. Club one Air  E.g. Reliance, Bajaj
 Tickets can be booked through particular tour company.  Aircraft can only be used for private company operations.

HIGH EXPLOSIVE LOW EXPLOSIVE

 It Explodes  It Burns .
 It requires Detonator  It does not require Detonator.
 Magnitude of destruction is more  Magnitude of destruction is less
 Safe to handle  Not safe to handle
 Safe to store  Not safe to store
 Does not need confinement to explode  Needs confinement to explode
 Less Hygroscopic  More Hygroscopic

HIGH EXPLOSIVE DETONATOR

 High explosive is safe to handle , cause a huge damage and  the detonator is a small cylinder containing an initiating
easy to conceal . explosive and a Booster charge of high explosive .
 High explosive requires detonators to explode  it is used to initiate the detonation of high explosive .
 Modern high explosive categorized into primary and  Detonators are categorized into Two types Electric and
secondary explosive . Non electric detonator .
 High explosives requires four components and including  The detonator is normally stored separately from the high
detonators . explosives .

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 HEIMANN KEYBOARD RAPISCAN KEYBOARD

NEG (negative) INV (inverse)

OS (organic stripping) IM (inorganic materials)

O2 (organic only) OM (organic materials)

SEN (Super enhancement) CC (crystal clear)

BW ( black and white) B+W

HI (high penetration) HIGH

ICAO IATA

 International Civil Aviation Organization  International Air transport Association

 It is a Government Agency (UN and its members)  It is Airline Trade Association agency.
 It is Government body.
 It deals with technical side of Aviation.  It is commercial body.
 ICAO was formed on 4th Apr1947  It deals with commercial side of Aviation.
 ICAO has 193 Members as contracting states  IATA was formed on 19th Apr 1945
 It more focuses on Pilots, Dispatch and technical side.  IATA has 290 Airlines as a member in 120 countries
 HQ is in Montreal  It more focuses on Airline and travel agency.
 ICAO is a inter government organization which deals with  HQ is in Montreal
regular aspects of National civil aviation.  Deals commercial aspects of airline operators .
 Branch of united nations, represent the different aviation  Represent the most major schedule airlines and non-
authorities of UN number nations schedule air carrier and powerful lobbying for international
 ICAO codes are used for official purpose such as ATC carries
 IATA is a trade association that focuses on making air
traffic business safe, secure, reliable and efficient.

IATA ACI

 International Air Transport Association  Airport council International

 IATA is a trade association of the world’s airlines  ACI association of airport
 IATA was formed on 19th Apr 1945  Established in 1991
 Members-290 airlines in 120 countries  ACI represents airports' interests with governments and
 HQ is in Montreal international organizations, develops standards, policies
and recommended practices for airports, and it provides
information and training opportunities to raise the
standards around the world.
 It aims to provide the public a safe, secure, efficient and an
environmentally responsible air transport system.
 It is governed by the ACI Governing Board.
 ACI World is located in Montreal, Quebec, CanaI works on
a daily basis with the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) and is a member of the Air Transport

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IED IID

 Four components (Explosives, detonator, power source  Three components (LowExplosives , Initiator and
and switch) incendiary material)
 It requires detonator  It does not requires detonator
 Magnitude of destruction is more  Magnitude of destruction is less
 Requires triggering mechanism  Requires ignition mechanism
 IED requires explosive material  IID requires incendiary material

INTERNAL AUDIT REGULATORY AUDIT

 Internal security audit is done by any company to check  Regulatory audit is done to check the operational
operational preparedness of the company within its own preparedness of all the agencies working at an airport.
network.  Regulatory audit is done as per the guidelines of NCASQCP
 Internal Audit is done as per the company Policy  Regulatory audit is the responsibility of DG, BCAS
 Internal Audit is the responsibility of the CSO / QCO of the  Regulatory Audit conducted by BCAS Auditor (regulatory
Airlines . body)
 Internal Audit shall be conducted by the Airline Security
officials, certified AVSEC Auditors.  Regulatory Audit shall ensure the effectiveness of NCASP .
 internal Audit shall ensure the effectiveness of NSASP /  Regulatory Auditor shall submit audit report to DG, BCAS .
AOSP (sec programme of entity)  Regulatory Audit conducted for all stake holders.
 Internal Auditor shall submit audit report to CSO / QCO .  Corrective action is taken by CSO and submitted to
 Internal Audit is conducted for Individual Air Operator/ regulatory authority.
Airport operator / Entity .
 Corrective action is taken by the station incharge and
submitted to CSO of that entity.

IONSCAN 500 DT IONSCAN 600

 Weight - 19.5 kg  Weight - 10.43 kg

 Contains Ni-63 foil radioactive beta source  Does not contain any radioactive beta source
 Warm up time - 30 min  warm up time - 10 min
 The sampling wand features a detactable sampling frame  Sampling media needs to be presented to the detector
which is inserted into the inlet for detection purpose directly from the user's hand rather than inserted.
 The sampling frames includes an RFID to tag to track the
number of times the wand has been used.
 Drift flow maintained at approx. 300 cc/min
 Works on detection of ionized particles.  No RFID used for tracking the use of sampling wand.
 Calibrant used in IMS - Nicotinamide for narcotic detection  Drift flow maintained at approx.200 cc/min.
and 4-nitro benzo-nitrile for explosive detection.  Works on detection if non-ionized particles.
 Calibrant used in IMS - hexachloroethane is used for
detection.

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 LOW EXPLOSIVES HIGH EXPPLOSIVES

 It burns  It explodes
 It does not require detonator  It requires detonator
 Magnitude of destruction is less  Magnitude of destruction is more
 Not safe to handle  Safe to handle
 Not safe to store  Safe to store
 Needs confinement to explode  Does not need confinement to explode
 More Hygroscopic  Less Hygroscopic

NCASTP NCASQCP

 As per NCASTP Conducting AVSEC trainings  As per NCASQCP Conducting Security Audit, Inspection,
 Persons carrying out screening operations shall be certified Survey & Test
according to the requirements ofthe NCASTP  To the quality control for civil aviation security operations
 Ensure implementation of Instructor Certification system. as per NCASQCP
 Ensure implementation of Auditor/Inspector
certificationsystem.

OOG SOOG

 The Baggage which cannot transfer through conveyor belt  The baggage which cannot be screened by OOG will be
will be screened through OOG screened by SOOG
 Its just been installed to handle big size bags.  Whereas this SOOG has got a bigger tunnel size .
 In general all inline airports has our register baggage xray  It is available at T3-Delhi, if you visit, you can see that
machine in OOG with normal tunnel size. SOOG at T3 is what we have OOG at other Airports. But at
T3 there is one more level, other than SOOG which is
called OOG, here the standalone xray is connected to BMA
via Conveyor belt.

OPERATING CREW CABIN CREW

 Carriage of operating crew is under Rule 38A  Carriage of Cabin crew is under Rule 38B
 Senior member of operating crew is known as Pilot In
command  Senior member of cabin crew is known as Cabin manger or
 Operating crew i.e Cockpit crew is responsible for flying an In flight Purser.
Aircraft.  Cabin crew is responsible to Pilot in command for
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India.

ORDER 3/2009 ORDER 5/2009

 Defined Security functions to be carried out by Aircraft  Norms for deployment of Security Staff by airlines.
operator.  Some of these security functions may also be carried out
 These AVSEC functions cannot be mixed up or undertaken by ground handling/ airport operators.
by ground handling agencies.  Maintain record of Aircraft Release certificate is
 Security control of Cargo Consignments by trained and mentioned.
certified screeners by BCAS for Regulated Agents.

PESC SLPC

 Pre-embarkation Security Checks  Secondary Ladder point checks

 It is done at the entry point of Security Hold Area  It is done at ladder point of the aircraft.
 Responsibility lies with ASG/APSU.  Responsibility lies with Airline Security.
 It applies to all the passengers boarding an aircraft from an  It applies to the random flights as instructed by BCAS.
aerodrome.
 Standard Practice.  Recommended practice.

PROFILING BEHAVIOR DETECTION

 Systematic observation of Passenger .  Observation of suspicious behavioral characteristics

displayed by passenger and non – passenger .
 Depends upon 03 factors – Passenger ,behavior, Baggage  Depend upon Physiological or Gestural signs indicative of
& Documents . anomalous behavior
 Conventional security Measures for passenger to  Advanced measures for non passenger security .
categorize them into threatening and non threatening
group.
 It can be done on group.  It can be done on individual passenger.
 Done on Passenger.  Done on passenger and non-passenger
 On passenger, bag and Docs.  Within an Aviation environment.
 Questioning techniques.  No questioning.
 3 Category:- Passenger, Bag, Docs.  1 Category:- Who may pose a threat to Civil Aviation.
 Can be done only on Passenger.  Passenger, non-passenger and Staffs.

REFUSAL ROOM DETENTION ROOM QUARANTINE ROOM

 Refusal room is for passengers  This room is for passengers who  A person or any animal kept away
who had refused by state had refused by state authority due of person or animals in separate
authority due to lack or improper to fake or forged documents will who’s having infectious diseases is
documents, will be kept in this for be kept in this for further called quarantine room.
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 Deportee and Inadmissible investigation
passenger  Deportee and Inadmissible
passenger for further
interrogation.

REGISTERED BAGGAGE HAND BAGGAGE

 Always handed over to an airline at check-in counters  Always carried by the passengers along with them
 Always transported in the hold of the aircraft.  Always transported in the cabin of the aircraft.
 Security of registered baggage lies with airline  Security of hand baggage lies with ASG.
security/GHA.  Other names are Cabin Bag and Carry on Bag.
 Other names are Hold Baggage and Check in baggage.

REGISTERED BAGGAGE HOLD BAGGAGE

 Always accompanied baggage  Most of the times unaccompanied baggage

 After security controls the baggage should be handover to
 After Security controls the baggage should be handover to Airline staff to loading in the aircraft holds
check in staff by the passengers  After transported in the Aircraft hold the baggage should
 Transported in the hold of the aircraft for later return to be handover to Aircraft operator, regulated agent or Cargo
the passenger at his ticketed destination. agent
 Security controls responsible by Airlines  Security contrils responsible by Airline security, Regulated
 Eg:- check-in bag agent, ASG & Operator
 Eg:- Rush bag

REGULATED AGENT KNOWN CONSIGNOR

 An Agent freight forwarder  The originator of property for transportation by air

 Business with Regulated agent and Aircraft Operator.
 Conduct the business with Aircraft Operator  Provide security controls for property till warehouse
 Provide security controls from warehouse  A known consignor is an originator of property for
 Whereas Regulated agent is an agent, freight forwarder or transportation by air for their own account and who has
any other entity who conducts business with an operator established business with a regulated agent or an airline
and provides security controls that are accepted or on the basis of agreed criteria addressing the security of
required by the appropriate authority in respect of cargo, goods.
courier and express parcels or mail.

REMOTE BAY (AIRCRAFT PARKED IN REMOTE BAY) AEROBRIDGE

 In this passenger will sent to the aircraft under escort in a  In this when boarding announced passenger is under
coach. surveillance till he boards the aircraft from the aerobridge.
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 De-stubbing of boarding pass and passenger reconciliation  De-stubbing of boarding pass and passenger reconciliation
takes place at A/C ladder point. takes place at boarding gate.
 Passenger boards the aircraft from Step ladder attach to  Passenger boards the A/c from a bridge attach to the A/c.
the A/c.  One way of passenger boarding
 Boarding will be announced in 2 ways  No need to escort of passengers but surveillance to be
at apron area done
 Passengers need to be escorted till
aircraft

SAFETY SECURITY

 Regulatory authority for safety is DGCA  Regulatory authority for security is BCAS
 Document deals with safety is Annex 19  Document deals with security is Annex 17
 Safety is headed by DG DGCA in India  Security is headed by DG-BCAS
 Safety related Instructions are issued in the form of CAR  Security related instructions are issued in the form of
(Civil aviation requirement) AVSEC Circular and Orders
 Chief of flight safety in an Airlines is responsible To
implement CAR .  Chief Security officer in an airlines is responsible to
 Freedom from Danger ,Risk , Harm Injury, Loss of life and implement AVSEC/CIRCULARS.
property where ever cause deliberately or by accident.  Safeguarding civil aviation against acts of un-lawful
(Definition) interference . This objective is achieved by a combination
of measures and human and material .( Definition.)
 It is the set of measures and resources implemented to
 Relates to protection against all accidents, errors or prevent malicious acts (terrorism) targetting Aircraft, their
unintentional defects in the design, construction, Passengers and crew members. One measure involves the
maintenance and operation of Aircraft. notion of deliberate human intervention. For eg;- Xray and
Explosives trace detection portal machines in Airports
contribute to security.

SCHEDULED FLIGHTS / Schedule aircraft operator NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS / aircraft operator

 Flight itineraries are known in advance  Flight itineraries are scheduled as needed
 The program will be given in advance  Not in advance
 i.e. - commercial  i.e. - charter
 Scheduled time  Non-scheduled time
 Computer generated boarding pass issued to pax  Manual boarding pass issued
 It is operating regularly  It is not operating regularly
 Reserved directly through airline / the AIRLINE websites  Reserved usually through tour companies
 Almost have fixed departure timings  Departure timings can change as per the bookings
 Pre-approved flight schedule by DGCA  Instant approved flight schedule by DGCA
 Post flight & Pre-flight security check should be done by  Post flight & Pre-flight security check should be done by
airlines security. Captain of the flight.
 Schedule air transport service any country outside India  Non-schedule air transport any country outside India
from to or across India except with the special permission from Central Govt
 schedule operators are not get temporary authorization or  Non-schedule operators will get temporary permission
agreement from central Govt from central Govt
 Permit shall not be cancelled or suspended without giving  Permit shall be cancelled or suspended without giving a
a show cause notice, in writing informing the holder of show cause notice, in writing informing the holder of Non-
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 Operator permit & Security Programme will be renewed  Operator permit & Security Programme will be renewed
for a period not exceeding 05 years at a time (5 yrs license) for a period not exceeding 02 years at a time (2 yrs license)
 No prior permission is required from BCAS  Prior permission is required from BCAS

SECURITY AUDIT SECURITY INSPECTION

 An in depth compliance examination of all aspects of the  An examination of the implementation of relevant national
implementation of national civil aviation security civil aviation security Programme requirements by an
programme. aircraft operator, airport, or other entity involved in
security.
 In Depth  Examination
 All Aspects  One or more Aspects
 Compliance of NCASP  Relevant part of NCASP
 Greater Time  Shorter time
 1 Audit annually at all category of Airport.  2 Inspection at Hyper sensitive airport, and 1 Inspection at
Sensitive and normal Airport.

SECURITY SEARCH SECURITY CHECK

 A thorough inspection of the interior and exterior of an  An inspection of the interior of an aircraft to which
aircraft for the purposes, of discovering suspicious objects, passengers may have had access and an inspection of the
weapons or other dangerous devices, articles or hold for the purposes of discovering suspicious
substances. objects,weapons,explosives or other dangerous devices.

SECURITY INSPECTION SECURITY INVESTIGATION

 It is an examination of the implementation of relevant  It is triggered by a report submitted in accordance with the
NCASP provisions by an aircraft operator, airport or other established safety occurrence reporting arrangements.
entity involved in aviation security  The careful and systematic examination of a security
 An examination of the implementation of relevant national incident and accident to discover the truth.
civil aviation security programme to determine how
effectively they are being carried out.  Role is to set up an investigation team with the required
 Objective is to ensure NCASP requirements are being skills & expertise.
implemented  Gathering of factual information related to any occurrence
 Ascertain the standard of security achieved & the
effectiveness of aviation security measure  Event reconstruction in order to establish exact sequence
 Identify deficiencies in aviation security standards and of events
procedures & ensured they are rectified  Analysis of the information to assess the risk.
 Identify any area that could be improved & suggest how to  Aircraft security Rules -2011,Rule – 46
effect this  Inquiry officer shall not be below the rank of Asst –
 Aircraft security Rules -2011,Rule – 43 Director BCAS .
 AVSEC Auditors Inspector authorized by DGBCAS.  Fact finding process .
 Qality Control, Monitoring activity .  An inquiry into any act or attempted acts of unlawful
interference against Civil Aviation and or any alleged or
suspected instance of non compliance with the states
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SECURITY PROGRAMME SECURITY CLEARANCE

 Security programme. Written measures adopted to  Compliance with the security controls specified in the
safeguard international civil aviation against acts of National Civil Aviation Security Programme with regard to
unlawful interference. any aircraft, entity, person or object. It is a status granted
to individuals or entities allowing them access to classified
information, access to restricted areas or to conduct
business after completion of a background check.

SHIPPER CARGO AGENT

 Shipper is nothing but consignor, will send the cargo.  Agent will receive the cargo from consignor.
 Will conduct business with the cargo agent.  Will conduct business with the Aircraft operator and
Regulated Agent.

SINGLE ENERGY MULTI ENERGY

 Single Energy  Multi Energy/ Dual Energy

 One Level of X-ray is used  Two Levels of X-ray Energy used
 Monochrome Images (Black And White)  Displays Colour Images
 Cannot distinguish materials according to atomic numbers  Distinguishes materials according to Atomic Numbers
 Scans objects slice by slice  High level of penetration

STAND-ALONE INLINE X-RAY

 Only 01 level of baggage Screening involved  04 levels of baggage screening involved.

 Passenger is present at the time of screening of baggage  Passenger is not present at the time of screening.
 Screening of baggage takes place before passenger check-  Screening of baggage takes place after passenger check-in
in process. process.
 Passenger is present at the time of physical check of the  Passenger has to be called up in case of physical check of
bag. So immediate physical check. baggage at level04.
 01 EDS is available between 02 standalone x-ray machines
 Manual baggage inspection system  EDS is available at level 03 of inline baggage screening
 Efficiency depends upon Operator evolution process.
 No inbuilt Explosive detectors  Multi-level High tech screening system
 Possibility for immediate physical check  Automatic machines and analyst work stations
 More time available for examine the baggage. No time  Inbuilt Explosive detectors
restriction.  Physical check at last level
 Speedy screening  Restricted time for baggage inspection(30-120 secs)
 View image in one angle  Lengthy process of screening system
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 Through put rate 400 bags per hour  Conveyor belt speed 0.5 -1.6m/sec
 Done by Airline operator  Through put rate 400-1800 bags per hour
 CTP is used to check the serviceability and performance of  Done by Airport operator
xray.  Test piece is used to check the serviceability and
performance of xray.

STAND ALONE CTX

 Manual baggage inspection system  Computerized screening system

 Efficiency depends upon Operator evolution  Automatic and operator evolution
 No inbuilt Explosive detectors  Inbuilt explosive detectors
 Generator will locate any side of the tunnel  X-Ray Generator is located inside the tunnel
 Generator will not be move (fixedGenerator)
 Can view 2 angles of bag images (Dual View)  Generator will move around the baggage
 Only 2D images
 Works on Multi Energy Radiation Technology  It will take 500 angles images of baggage
 Through put rate 400 bags per hour  2D & 3D images
 Integrated Image device  Works on CT scan image principle
 Through put rate 400 - 1800 bags per hour
 Computer will reconstruct the Image

STANDARD PRACTICES RECOMMENDED PRACTICES

 standard practices are those specifications for physical  Recommended practices are those specifications for
characteristics procedure etc. The uniform application of physical characteristic procedure etc. The uniform
which is recognized as necessary for the safety and application of which is recognized as desirable in the
regularity of international air navigation and to which the interest of the safety & regularity of international air
member states will confirm in accordance with the navigation and to which the member states will endeavor
convention. In the event of impossibility of compliance, to confirm in accordance with the convention.
notification to ICAO is compulsory.  May not necessary
 Necessary  Desirable, should
 Shall  Eg: SLPC
 Eg: PESC

STERILE AREA/SHA CHECK-IN AREA

 Area between passenger inspection or screening control  Area of a terminal building where passenger check-in their
point and Aircraft, into which Access is strictly controlled. hold baggage and receives a Boarding pass.
 Security restricted Area  Restricted Area.
 Passengers and staff are frisked before they enter sterile  Passengers and staff are not frisked in this area.
Area.  Sterility is not maintained
 Sterility is maintained  Passenger and staff are not frisked in this area
 Passenger and staff are frisked before they enter sterile  Airline ticket is required by passenger to access in this area
area  Passenger can take their checkin bags in this area
 Boarding pass is required by passenger to access in this
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STERILE AREA SHA

 Area will normally include inter alia, all passengers  The area between any passengers inspection or screening
departure areas between the screening checkpoint and the control point and the aircraft into which access is strictly
aircraft, the ramp, baggage makeup areas, cargo sheds, controlled
mail centers, airside catering and aircraft cleaning  A specific designed, designated, defined area where
premises passengers are kept in hold after pre embarkation security
 Any area can be made sterile check.
 Sterile are for Operations (Pax, Employees)  For passengers

Super out of Gauge OOG

 Whereas this SOOG has got a bigger tunnel size. Apart  In general all inline airports has our register baggage X-ray
from this nothing machine in OOG with normal tunnel size
 The baggage which cannot screen by OOG machine will be  The baggage which cannot transfer through conveyor belt
screened by SOOG. will be screened through OOG.
 There is nothing for SOOG in bcas notes. It is available at
T3 - Delhi. If u visit, you can see that SOOG at T 3 is what
we have OOG at other airports. But T3 there is one more
level, other than SOOG which is called OOG, here the stand
alone xray is connected to bma via conveyor belt.

TRANSIT PASSENGERS TRANSFER PASSENGERS

 Transit passenger remains onboard an aircraft at transit  In this case passengers are directly transferred from one
station. aircraft to another aircraft of same air carrier.(Ramp
 Transit passenger who remains onboard an aircraft need to Transfer)
re-identify their handbags if any.  No need for identification of hand bags.
 In this case Flight number of passenger and aircraft  In this case there is a change in flight number of passenger
remains same till the destination and may change in the aircraft as well.
 Transit passenger is not allowed to deplane in transit  Passenger has to deplane in Transit station to catch
station another flight which is ready for departure.
 Passenger departing from an airport on the same fight as  Passenger making direct connections between two
that on which they arrived different flights

UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE UNIDENTIFIED/ UNATTENDED BAGGAGE UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE

Baggage, which arrives at an airport and is Baggage at an airport, with or without a Baggage, which is transported as cargo and
not retrieved or claimed by a passenger. baggage tag,which is not picked up by or may or may not be carried on the same
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 VITAL INSTALLATION VULNERABLE POINT

 Any facility on or connected with an aerodrome, which if  Any facility on or connected with an airport, which if
damaged or destroyed, would seriously impair the damaged or destroyed, would seriously impair the
functioning of the aerodrome. functioning of the airport.

WEAPON DANGEROUS ARTICLE

 Weapons are articles primarily designed to kill, injure,  Any article that can be used to threaten the safety of the
immobilize or incapacitate a person. aircraft.
 Example- Handguns, flare guns, blow guns and dart guns,  Example- Starter Pistols, Toy guns when carried by an
electric dart guns, rifles, shotguns, pellet guns, spear guns adult, chisels etc.
and dart, knives with blades over 10cms long, mace, tear
gas

X-BIS / STAND ALONE MACHINE OOG

 Accompanied baggage which is within prescribed limit will  Out of gauge, fragile bags, over length, over height and
be screened through X-BIS (certain weight and shape of weapon bags are screened through OOG.
the baggage will be screen on the machine)
 X-BIS is used at airport where ILBS is not installed  OOG system is installed at major airports where ILBS is
 This machine is operated by airline Operator for baggage installed
inspection  OOG X-ray machine is operated by Airport operator
 After screening, baggage will be sent to check in counter  After screening, baggage will reach to BMA
for acceptance by counter staff  Passenger is not available in screening process
 Baggage inspection in the presence of passenger

X-BIS SERVICEABILITY X-BIS CALIBRATION

 Performed by Operator  Performed by Service Engineer

 Checked by CTP.  Done by Calibration sheet and Calibration body.
 CTP Form to be filled
 CTP Test to be done daily to check the serviceability and
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 AEP
 ORDER 7/2015:- AEP Guidelines- Temporary area specific AEPs for a period up to 3 days( issuance of 3 days AEP)
(des;-issued only once,should be escorted or else AEP to be confiscated by CISF & report to RDCOS)
 ORDER 4/2010:- Issuance of temporary AEP by the airport operators under rule 90(1),90(3),90(4) of rule 1937
(des:-temp AEP 0f 30 days by APD, Background check,pcc required)
 ORDER 2/2008:- Authorization for issuance of AEP
 CIRCULAR 6/2009:- Issue of AEP to Foreigners
 CIRCULAR 7/2009:- Issue of AEP during VIP/ VVIP movement
 AEP GUIDELINES- 2019

AVSEC
 ORDER 3/2014:- AVSEC Training to be imparted by the BCAS approved AVSEC Training institutes (ASTIs) to the trainees of other
entities involved in civil aviation to carry out the tasks allocated to them by Appropriate Authority

AVSEC INFORMATION

 CIRCULAR 40/2005:- Procedures for communication of AVSEC related information

 ORDER 3/2011:- Procedure for protection and handling security information

AVSEC AWARENESS
 ORDER 3/2016:- AVSEC Awareness training to the employees of various stake holders working at the Civil Airports in India

AVSEC MEASURES
 CIRCULAR 1/2001:- AVSEC measures (Anti-hijacking,sabotage,terrorist, personnel)

AUDIT, TEST, INSPECTION

 CIRCULAR 3/2014:- Security survey, Audits, inspections, tests
 ORDER 1/2012:- Deployment of auditors from schedule Aircraft operators/ Airport operators for supplimenting auditing
responsibilities of BCAS
 ORDER 1/2016:- Revised AVSEC Audit/ Inspection format

APSC
 CIRCULAR 48/2005:- APSC

 CIRCULAR 20/2006:- Composition of APSC

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 BMA, REGISTERED BAGGAGE
 ORDER 4/2004:- Reconciliation of registered baggage (des:-only trained staff) (* Superseded by Order 5/2022)
 CIRCULAR 27/2006:- Reconciliation of passenger and hold baggage and maintaining of record by Aircraft operator (BRS) (*
Superseded by Order 5/2022)
 ORDER 2/2004:- Security Control for registered baggage(Screening, surveillance,escort, reconciliation) (* Superseded by Order
5/2022)
 Circular 17/2004:- Reconciliation of registered Baggage ( manual) (* Superseded by Order 5/2022)
 ORDER 05/2022:- Security Procedures in respect of Hold Baggage Screening and its handling Operations. (Screening procedure,
Inline Hold baggage screening, OOG, BSA, Passenger & Baggage reconcillation, Unaccompanied Hold baggage, Unidentified
baggage, Transfer hold baggage, DIP, Carriage of licensed arms/ ammunition, Prohibited Articles, Firecrackers,)

BOMB/BDDS/HIJACKING
 CIRCULAR 3/2017:- Minimum standards/Specification with regard to BOMB Suit
 CIRCULAR 13/2017:- Prioritizing BDDS equipment
 ORDER 5/2016:- Information to other agencies in case of bomb threat calls
 ORDER 6/2016:- Establishing and maintaining database on bomb threat calls or hoax calls and legal action taken against Hoax
callers
 ORDER 17/2011:- BTCP (Bomb search team)
 ORDER 19/2011:- Contingency plan for handling Aircraft hijack situation
 CIRCULAR 19/2009:- Contingency plan for handling Aircraft hijack situation (des:-12 Airports to land hijacked A/C (cir43/2005):-
BOM,MAA,TRV,NAG,HYD,AMD, BLR,GAU, IXC)(DES:-shall be immobilized as per order 9/2001)(cir 19/2009:- JAI & LKO
added)
 ORDER 9/2001:- Aircraft Registered in India is hijacked and lands at any Airport in India, it shall not be allowed to takeoff, shall be
immobilized
 ORDER 7/2010:- Responsibilities of BDDS and dog squad
 CIRCULAR 18/2010:- Minimum standards for Bomb detection and disposal equipment ( BDDE)
 CIRCULAR 20/2010:- Minimum standards for bomb detection and disposal squad (Bomb detection and disposal equipment for
BDDS squad)
 CIRCULAR 21/2010:- Prompt communication to COSCA/Addl. COSCA ( des:_Prompt communication of incident report by APD)
 CIRCULAR 29/2006:- Anti-Hijacking Mock exercise at Airports
 CIRCULAR 12/2017:- Provision for Bullet resistant vehicles to QRT at Airports
 ORDER 7/2010:- Responsibilities of BDDS and Dog Squads
 CIRCULAR 14/2010:- Standardised list of equipment for Bomb detection and disposal Squads (DES:- 5 Sub heads:- Search
equipment, detection eqpmnt, disposal eqpmt, protection eqpmnt, transportation eqpmnt)

CARGO, CO-MAIL, DIP, REGULATED AGENT, HUM

 CIRCULAR 8/2008:- Comprehensive Air cargo, mail and express cargo, courier bags (des:- all measures, sec measures, storage,
documentation, access control, consignors, agents, known consignors,HUM ,trns cargo, sec. Measures)
 ORDER 1/2006:- Security measures for air cargo (Transportation of cargo to Airside for boarding)(des:-CISF needs to check
documents and stamp while releasing cargo from warehouse, escort, ASG/APSU check at gate, manifest sign by A/C screener)
 CIRCULAR 1/2006:- Procedure for screening of natural and artificial plants
 CIRCULAR 1/2017:- Measures to facilitate for transport or transfer of Human Organs at the airport (urns of human also)
 ORDER 5/2002:- Security measures/procedures for Diplomatic bags (* Superseded by Order 5/2022)
 ORDER 05/2022:- Security Procedures in respect of Hold Baggage Screening and its handling Operations. (Screening procedure,
Inline Hold baggage screening, OOG, BSA, Passenger & Baggage reconcillation, Unaccompanied Hold baggage, Unidentified
baggage, Transfer hold baggage, DIP, Carriage of licensed arms/ ammunition, Prohibited Articles, Firecrackers,)
 ORDER 1/2009:- Regulated Agent Cargo Security programme
 ORDER 11/2011:- Regulated Agent Cargo Security programme (validity-3yrs)
 ORDER 10/2011:- Security measures for Co-mail and Co-mat
 ORDER 1/2010:- Security of Cargo complex at airports in the country
 ORDER 11/2015:- Security measures for Regulated Agents
 ORDER 6/2005:- Consignment Security declaration from cargo agents

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CASUAL/ DAILY LABOURERS

 CIRCULAR 2/2009:- Access control of Casual/ daily Labourers

CATERING
 CIRCULAR 25/2006:- Security controls for catering supplies (des:-premises secured,apply seals on cart n vehicles, trained staff)
(*Supersedes by Order 01/2022)
 ORDER 7/2004:- Catering security (des:-all duties of caterers & airlines) (*Supersedes by Order 01/2022)
 ORDER 13/2011:- Security programme of catering companies (*Supersedes by Order 01/2022)
 ORDER 01/2022:- Security measures for catering stores and supplies. (des:- Revised template for catering sec. Program, catering sec.
Declaration as per appendix B, Constitution of committee for sec. Clearance, Perimeter wall of standard height, knife control policy, AVSEC
induction, chilling room & refrigerator under access control & CCTV surveillance, CCTV-recording of 30 days,X-ray screener to be
deployed, one trolley to be loaded and sealed at a time, Catering dispatch slip-appendix D, Document to be kept for 1 year, articles such as
POS,credit card, cellphones,powerbank,earpods to be xrayed before allowing.)

CATEGORISATION OF AIRPORT
 CIRCULAR 2/2018:- Categorisation of Airports
 CIRCULAR 16/2014:- Categorisation of Airports
 ORDER 18/2011:- Strengthening of Security towards city side of Airports. (des:-Parking area should be 100m away from T.B.,
CCTV camera in parking areas, no temp AEP should be issued without photograph, visitor not allowed to carry bags, photograph of
vehicle n registration no. Of vehicles shall be recorded)
 CIRCULAR 6/2021:- Categorisation of Airports (Hyper sensitive-28 Airports, Normal-28, Sensitive 62)

CCTV/PIDS
 CIRCULAR 5/2017:- Specifications of CCTV and PIDS
 CIRCULAR 3/2022:- Installation of PIDS at all Hyper-Sensitive Airports including Greenfield Airport (Non-RCS)

CREW
 CIRCULAR 1/2000:- Pre embarkation security check of cabin and cockpit crew at International and domestic Airports in India

CISF
 CIRCULAR 10/2000:- Induction of CISF in the Airport for Aviation Security Duties
 CIRCULAR 17/2001:- Components of ASG (Induction of CISF)

COSCA -> DGBCAS

 CIRCULAR 5/2016:- Change in designation of Appropriate Authority

CTCP

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 CIRCULAR 1/2009:- CTCP at the Airports

 CIRCULAR 2/2020:- SOP on CTCP at Airports

DG
 CIRCULAR 6/2004:- Carriage of dangerous goods

DISPENSING OF HAND BAGGAGE TAG

 CIRCULAR 4/2017:- Dispensing of stamping of hand baggage tag

Duty free Shop

 ORDER 01/2017:- Business establishments (concesssionaries at Aerodromes in the SRA of the aerodrome)

EXEMPTION OF PESC
 ORDER 6/2015:- Exemption from PESC at civil Airports

FIRE CRACKERS
 CIRCULAR 26/1998:- Fire crackers(*Supersedes by Order 02/2022)
 ORDER 2/2022 :- Handling of Restricted Articles (Fire Crackers)

KIRPAN
 CIRCULAR 14/2005:- Carriage of Kirpan by air within India(*Supersedes by Order 02/2022)
 ORDER 2/2022 :- Handling of Restricted Articles (KIRPAN)

Members of PARLIAMENT at Airports

 CIRCULAR 18/2009:- Courtsey to members of Parliament at Airports (des:- upto Check-in on valid ID Card issued by Parliament
Secretariat)

 CIRCULAR 09/2021:- Protocol/Courtsey/Facilitation to members of Parliament at Airports (des:- upto Check-in on valid ID Card issued
by Parliament Secretariat)

NCASP/ NCASTP/ NCASQCP

 ORDER 1/2018:- NCASP
 ORDER 2/2018:- NCASTP
 ORDER 3/2018:- NCASQCP
 Addendum to AVSEC Order 02/2018 dated 14/06/2022:- NCASTP-2018(AVSEC BASIC Course)

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 PHOTO IDENTITY CARD

 CIRCULAR 15/2017:- List of Photo identity proof for security control of departing passengers

PREFLIGHT
 CIRCULAR 26/2006:- Pre flight Security check
 ORDER 9/2018:- Procedure for aircraft security checks and search (during A/C is srvc, Pre-flight oprns)
 ORDER 7/2011:- Pre flight anti sabotage check

PRISONER / DISRUPTIVE PASSENGER

 CIRCULAR 42/2005:- Carriage of Prisoner on board an aircraft / person under judicial custody / Administrative control
 CIRCULAR 23/2006:- Aircraft operator Security programme (APM will inform captain)
 ORDER 8/2011:- Potentially disruptive passenger( prisoner, judicial custody/unruly)

PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCY (PSA)

 ORDER 04/2022:- Security Programme for PSA

REFUSAL ROOM
 CIRCULAR 6/2007:- Guarding of refusal room (International)(des:-food & other facilities by Airline, guarded by 1 Head constable
& 4 Constables)
 CIRCULAR 35/2005:- Guarding of refusal room

SCREENER CERTIFICATION
 CIRCULAR 10/2010- Certification of screeners
 CIRCULAR 16/2006- Recertification of Screeners after 2 yrs
 ORDER 4/2005:- Screeners certification cancelled if a screener fails to detect Dummy checks
 ORDER 3/2001- Qualification of Security personnel for certification of screeners

SLPC
 ORDER 4/2009:- Secondary security checks at ladder points of Aircraft ( SLPC) (des:-SLPC’s location)
 CIRCULAR 2/2006:- ladder point check by Airline

SKY MARSHAL (IFSO)

 ORDER 8/2000:- Medical of IFSO
 ORDER 7/2001:- Carriage of Sky marshal on Indian registered aircraft (des:- Authorized by the COSCA for carriage of arms &
Ammunition, deployment direction is issued by BCAS, IFSO should be carried free of charge by airlines)
 ORDER 4/2016:- Deployment of IFSO (Pre- Flight briefing)
 ORDER 8/2010:- Deployment of IFSO

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 SECURITY FUNCTIONS OF AIRLINE STAFF
 ORDER 3/2009:- Security functions to be carried out by Aircraft operator (Functions of Security staff)(RP Singh committee)
 ORDER 5/2009:- Security staff shall be deployed by the Airline for Security functions (Deployment of Airline Security staff) (Arun
mishra committee)

STEB
 CIRCULAR 4/2008:- Technical specification of STEB for carriage of LAG's (des:- 25*15cm or 20.5*20.5cm)
 CIRCULAR 6/2020:- Security procedures for LAG’s (Technical specification for STEBs)
 ORDER 02/2022:-Handling of restricted articles (list off banned items, LAG/Kirpan,STEB,Fire Crackers)

SCREENING OF PASSENGER/BAGS
 CIRCULAR 23/2005:- Physical Search of passenger/hand Baggage (Procedure for passenger and carryon baggage screening)
 CIRCULAR 34/2005:- Procedure for screening of Hold Baggage (6 qstns to ask pax)(*Supersedes by Order 5/2022)
 CIRCULAR 1/2006:- Procedure for screening of natural and artificial plants at Airport
 CIRCULAR 4/2014:- SOP for screening of passengers with special needs and medical conditions (*Supersedes by Circular 1/2022)
 CIRCULAR 1/2022:- SOP for screening of passengers with special needs and medical conditions
 CIRCULAR 16/2010:- Screening of passenger through ETD
 CIRCULAR 21/2004:- Use of hand gloves while frisking of passenger and their baggage
 CIRCULAR 18/2006:- Not more than 100ml liquid items/gel/paste or items of similar consistency
 CIRCULAR 11/2000:- Carriage of hand Baggage by pax (Laptop)
 CIRCULAR 31/2006:- Security measures for unaccompanied Baggage/Rush Baggage (*Supersedes by Order 5/2022)
 ORDER 02/2022:-Handling of restricted articles (list off banned items, LAG/Kirpan,STEB,Fire Crackers)
 ORDER 5/2005:- List of banned items / Permissible & prohibitem items to be carried by the Passengers(Addendum dated
10/01/2020:- Prohibition of e-cigar) (*Supersedes by Order 2/2022)
 CIRCULAR 25/2005:- Security check of photographic equipment and film
 CIRCULAR 19/2003:- Hand Baggage manually check by Security staff (Physical check of hand bag)
 CIRCULAR 6/2001:- Screener of passenger with service animal
 CIRCULAR 5/2019:- Min. Standards for civil aviation security equipment (BODY SCANNER)
 ORDER 2/2010:- 100% pat down search shall be carried out by ASG/APSU during the PESC to give deterrent effect and set up of
private screening areas for pat down search of passengers to ensure privacy of the passengers.
 CIRCULAR 36/2005:- Access of vehicles up to the tarmac area of the civil airports in the country on protocol/medical/security
grounds
 ORDER 24/2011:- Random Screening at the entry gate to the Terminal bldng
 ORDER 05/2022:- Security Procedures in respect of Hold Baggage Screening and its handling Operations. (Screening procedure,
Inline Hold baggage screening, OOG, BSA, Passenger & Baggage reconcillation, Unaccompanied Hold baggage, Unidentified
baggage, Transfer hold baggage, DIP, Carriage of licensed arms/ ammunition, Prohibited Articles, Firecrackers,)

SPECIFICATIONS OF EQUIPMENT
 CIRCULAR 11/2017:- Technical Specifications of civil Aviation Security equipments (Inline screening procedure)(technical
specifications of XBIS)(Appendix A-xray BIS ,B-in line,Ct EDS)
 CIRCULAR 25/2004:- Minimum standards for civil aviation security equipment (Appendix A-xray, B-DFMD, C-HHMD,D-EDS,E-
XRAY ,F-inline, G-DFMD,H-HHMD,I-night vision, J-EVD, K-ETD)
 CIRCULAR 2/2007:- Minimum standards for Security equipments of ASG/APSU ie. UVSS, bollard, tyre killer, road blocker
 CIRCULAR 5/2019:- Minimum standards for civil Aviation security equipment -Body Scanner

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 WEAPON
 CIRCULAR 8/2017:- Procedures to deal with situations wherein arms and ammunition detected during screening of passenger or his
bag
 Order 03-2022 -Procedure for carriage of weapons & ammunition by PSOs of VVIPs VIP & for persons/passengers-reg baggage
(des:-ATR A/c procedure, Paramilitary, Sports person, SPG, CRPF, SPG Proctectee, NSG Troops)(des:-for regular person- 1 licensed
revolver/pistol/shortgun & 50 cartridges, Original copy of declaration to be kept at boarding station & 1 to pax & 1 to flight docs, Procedure
for ATR A/C, Weapon by PSOs-unloaded condition, PSOs of VIPs are allowed to carry weapon upto checkin and baggage claim area &
Local Police is responsible for entry of PSOs, Weapon by Armed Force/Paramilitary Force- Units official travel order to be submitted-
weapon in reg. Bag- W unloaded, secured in crate & locked in hard case, ammunition to be packed in fibre/cardboard/wood, live granades,
mines, black powder- not allowed, W by Sports person- 1 W & 50 cartridge:- valid license/authorization, ID card, bonafide crtfct. Issued by
president/secretary of sports club for shooting event, Unloaded,Carried in hard-sided containers & locked, ammunition to be packed,
authorization for carriage by sports person in aircraft by DGCA, Airline to allow more then 1 W or 50 cartridge for domestic flight., W by
SPG Personnel :In hand bag-unloaded, airline to provide strong lockable container for carriage in hold., By CRPF- same,Psos of
proctectee, NSG Troops
 CIRCULAR 31/2005:- Procedure for carriage of weapons ..............
 CIRCULAR 4/2006:- Carriage of licensec firearm and/or ammunition of a sports person by air (more than 50 cartridge & 1 Weapon
allowed)(*Supersedes by Order 3/2022)
 CIRCULAR 38/2005:- Carriage of authorized firearm and/or ammunition by units of armed forces/para military forces while
traveling by a civil commercial fight.(Carriage of weapon by armed forces of para military forces)(*Supersedes by Order 3/2022)
 CIRCULAR 17/2008:- Carriage of weapon by SPG personnel while on duty
 ORDER 1/2015:- Developing module on handling firearms for carriage by authorized passenger in hold baggage and importing
training to Security personnel as per ASTP
 CIRCULAR 5/2010:- Carriage of weapon by SPG personnel in hold baggage
 CIRCULAR 26/2003:- Weapon up to the terminal building by PSOs accompanying the VVIPs (*Supersedes by Order 3/2022)
 CIRCULAR 29/2002:- Procedure for carriage of weapons and ammunition by personal Security officers VVIPs/VIPs or persons
(*Supersedes by Order 3/2022)
 CIRCULAR 10/2019:- Carriage of Weapons by CRPF while on duty

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AIRLINE security Functions

Q) As per 05/2009 AVSEC Order Arun Mishra committee give the all airline security functions ?

- Deployment of airlines Security staff to undertake security function.

1. Each Airlines must have a Chief security coordinator ,who is directly reported to CMD, CEO

2. Officer of the Airlines Security Department of Suitable Seniority. Consistent with the demands of the job, shall be posted at major domestic
station for effective security supervision and implementation.

3. 1-2 flight is operating in station , Station Manager is the security in-charge of station.

4. At the foreign station , Airline must post its own Indian based Security In-charge .

5. Each Airlines should establish security control room.

6. The security supervisor shall ensure that the aircraft release certificate is signed by all concern department.

Security Staff shall be deployed by the airlines by the following function:-

1) Security of Aircraft .

2) Screening of R/B .

3) Surveillance in Departure Hall .

4) Screening and escorting of cargo / Un Accompanied baggage .

5) Security of catering Items .

6) Security of BMA .

7) Security of Baggage break-up area .

8) Security of parked Aircraft .

9) Security of control room .

10) Pre –flight Anti Sabotage search .

11) secondary security checks.

Q) List out deployment of security staff for a wide body aircraft in three shift pattern as mandated in AVSEC Order no.05/2009.

of Aircraft : When the wider body aircraft is docked with the aerobridge: Supervisor – 01, staff – 03 .Aircraft search (Pre-flight anti sabotage
Check): Wide body aircraft : Staff -03

Q) List out security functions mandated in AVSEC Order 3/2009 ?

1) Security function cannot be mixed by ground handling agency .

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2) security function shall be carried by the concern security department .

3) Screening and Security control of Cargo Consignments .

4) The Responsibility of all security function shall be Airlines Concern

Order 03/2009:-

i) Access control to the aircraft;

ii) Aircraft security search/Security check during normal as well as bomb threat situation;

iii) Screening of registered /unaccompanied baggage, cargo, mail and company stores etc. ;

iv) Surveillance of screened baggage till acceptance at check-in counters;

v) Security control of the checked baggage from the point it is taken into the charge of aircraft operator till loading into aircraft;

vi) Passengers baggage reconciliation/identification

vii) Security of baggage tag , boarding cards and flight documents;

viii) Security of mishandled/unaccompanied/transit /transfer baggage;

ix) Secondary checks at ladder point of aircraft;

x) Security of catering items from pre-setting stage till loading into aircraft;

xi) Security control of express cargo, courier bags, cargo, company stores, parcels, mail bags and escorting from city side up to aircraft;

xii) Receiving, carriage and retrieval of security removed articles;

xiii) Any other security functions notified by the Commissioner from to time.

Q) What are the security control measures for Registered bag?

1. Airline operator should only accept baggage of confirmed ticket passenger.

2. Baggage once accepted shall be protected till departure of aircraft.

3. Off airport checked in Baggage shall be protected

4. Screen baggage by XBIS, EDS or Physical check

5. Do random checks of baggage even after screening.

Q) Name four additional security measures necessary to protect registered baggage after it has been X-Ray Inspected? (cir2/2004)

a. After security inspection and screening, baggage is sealed and safeguard for point ofscreening to loading

b. Surveillance is kept on the screened baggage to prevent tampering

c. Baggage is escorted from the baggage make up area to the aircraft

d. At point of loading onto the aircraft, security personnel ensure that baggage seals are intact

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Q) What do you understand by Baggage Reconciliation and why is it carried out?

(Cir-17/2004)(Cir-27/2006) (Order-04/2004)

• It is the process of tallying the number of bags checked in and accepted for loading in the aircraft and tallying the passenger reported for
boarding and their respective baggage.

• It is compulsory to avoid bad intention of Gate no show pax & in such case the baggage of such unreported pax is to be offloaded. T h i s i s
done to ensure that wrong bags are not loaded into the flight. “ No passenger No Baggage”

• It is carried out either manually (identification) or automatically by the concerned airlines

It is done with the help of Baggage tally list and container load sheet.

Q)What is Gate No Show? Write the steps of Gate No Show? (cir17/2004)

Passenger who has checked in (may have registered baggage), but not reported for boarding.

Steps:-

1. Obtain the seat number and the sequence number of bag belonging to the gate no show passenger.

2. Check number of pieces of baggage checked-in in the name of the passenger.

3. Cross check the seat physically inside the cabin of the flight.

4. In case the passenger is not located or and even not on board, offload all those bags from the hold of the aircraft.

5. Inform your supervisor.

Q. ) In case of Gate No Show what is the Role of Airline and APSU.

Airline:

- Offload his/her bag.

- Locate the pax and cancel boarding card.

APSU:

- Locate pax and cancel boarding card

- Search SHA if he/she has left anything in SHA.

- Interrogate for being Gate no show.

Q) Aircraft Release Certificate is signed by which 05 departments related to aviation before it is handed over to the commander. (order 5/2009)

f) Airline Engineer

g) Airline Security

h) Commercial

i) Catering

j) Ground services

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Q)what is the procedure for carrying the weapon in registered baggage? (cir 8/2017)

 Pax will declare the weapon at X-ray BIS / check in counter

 Security personnel’s at x-ray BIS will be verify all relevant documents,
a) Weather weapon is loaded or not
b) Validity of license (date & place of travel)
c) Born & make of weapon
d) No. of cartridges written on license (not more than 50 rounds are allowed)
 The security persons will ask the passenger to fill and sign a prescribed form for carriage of arms/ammunitions,
 Security persons will ensure that only one revolver/pistol and 50 cartridges are accepted and weapon and ammunition segregated,
 After acceptance bag is sealed and ‘W’ tag is affixed on bag with red marking tape for easy identification,
 Bag is escorted from x-ray to check –in counters to BMA,
 Reconciliation is done at BMA,
 Then bag is escorted from BMA to aircraft holds,
 Bag will be kept under surveillance in aircraft hold till the holds are closed and flight is airborne,
 Weapon bag loaded in forward hold at the end and pre-alert is send to destination as well as intermediate station if any,
 At arrival same will again get escorted from aircraft to BBA,
 While handing it over concerned passenger verification of documentsis done, as
acknowledgement on weapon declaration istaken by the passenger and baggage claim tag istaken

Q) What procedure is to be followed when a weapon is detected in a registered baggage? Which is the relevant circular in this regard? (cir
31/2005, cir 8/2017)

1. Take bag in custody

2. Question the passenger regarding the contents of the bag

3. If passenger agrees that he has a weapon ask for valid license

4. If passenger has valid licence, Check all the relevant documents and verify the license no, area of validity, period of validity, no of
ammunitions allowed

5. Pack the weapon in unloaded condition , Reconciliation at BMA and Escort till aircraft, loaded into the holds

6. obtain declaration from the passenger

7. thereafter allow him to proceed for check-in

8. There is no need to detain the passenger

9. However, a complaint should be made about the incident to the local police station & DGCA to be informed.

If the passenger does not have a valid arms license:

Airlines security staff should hand him over to the local police along with the arms and ammunition

If the passenger is a serving Police/ Defence Services officer and is entitled to carry his service arms and ammunition, : (cir 8/2017)

10. Confirm his identity through identity card etc.

11. obtain declaration and then allow him to proceed for check-in

12. There is no need to detain the passenger.

13. However a complaint should be made to the local police

14. A copy of such complaint should also be forwarded to the controlling authority of such police/defence senior officers

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Circular 31/2005 and circular 8/2017 is in this regard.

Q) What procedure is to be followed if IED is detected during Screening ?

1. Operator should remain cool, calm and should not panic.

2. Stop the conveyor belt.

3. Notify the supervisor by pre-arranged signal.

4. Notify the ASG/APSU by using silent alarm or pre-arranged signal.

5. Do not try to restrain the passenger by using physical force.

6. Do not allow the passenger to board the Aircraft.

7. Evacuate the general area.

8. Request for services of BDDS.

Q) What procedure is to be followed if you find Ammunition during SLPC?

1. Check for license.

2. If having valid license put it in Check-In bag and do as per SOP.

3. If no license then stop the passenger to board & Hand over to Local Police.

Q) What procedure to be followed by APSU and Airline - if Service personnel travelling in bonafide duty with his weapon. (cir 8/2017)

Ans. 1. Weapon declaration form should be filled in.

2. ID card of the service personnel should be checked.

3. Movement order is required if he is a non-gazette officer.

4. The weapon bag will be escorted and informed at destination.

Q). What are the procedures for carrying weapons in ATR?

 Before acceptance of weapon confirm if weapon box has been installed in aircraft.

 Size of weapon should not exceed the size of weapon compartment.

 Airline security to physical check weapon and valid documents. Keep Arms & Ammunition separate in the baggage. Take Weapon
declaration form duly filled by pax and escort the bag upto the aircraft.

 If a weapon carriage box is available load the arms and ammunition in the weapon box and lock it.

 Arms and ammunition should be kept separately.

 Weapon Compartment should be securely locked and temper proof.

 If a weapon carriage box is not available Airport Manager has to procure a security box and load the Arm & Ammunition in it. Lock the
box and handover the key to the Pilot in command.

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 Inform destination station.

 On arrival security staff will hand over the same to passenger in arrival hall.

Q. Write down the procedure to carry a weapon by a sports person? (cir 4/2006 / cir33/2005/ *Order 3/2009)

Usually the sports persons carry more than one firearm or ammunition or both. The SOP for them is as follows:

- Must possess permission letter from DGCA for carriage of firearms. (Authorization letter)

- Must have sponsorship letter from the sponsoring sports authority / organization.

- Must have ID card issue by a sports club of sports authority.

- Must have valid license for all the firearms / authorization.

- The firearms and the ammunition must be suitably packed in a hard case and the container must be locked.

- Bonafide for carriage of arms & ammunition issued by President of Secretary of Sports club.

- Firearm must be in unloaded condition.

Q. Explain any two categories of people who are authorized to carry weapon on board Aircraft and five categories of people who can carry
weapon in hold baggage.

People who can carry weapon onboard:

- Sky Marshal:

 can carry weapon on board aircraft. (in loaded condition)

 They should possess the WAC (weapon Authorization card) issued by BCAS and ID card issued by NSG.
 They travel as per the schedule given by BCAS.
 Medical certificate- company doctor of the airline

- PSO‘s of VVIPs: can carry weapon in unloaded condition in the cabin baggage. The weapon and ammunition should be kept separately

- SPG while escorting SPG protectee: can carry weapon in unloaded condition in the cabin baggage. The weapon and ammunition should be kept
separately

People who can carry weapon in hold baggage:

- Bonafide Passenger holding valid license

- Defense personnel on duty : should produce valid identity card and travel order/ movement order

- Police personnel on duty

- SPG when not escorting a SPG protectee

- Sports person

Q ). What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of SLPC?

Advantages:

1 It provides a second layer of security check to the flight.

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2 Passengers and their hand bags are checked during the boarding.

3 Less chances of transfer of prohibited articles.

4 It creates deterrence in the mind of passengers boarding an aircraft.

Disadvantages:

1 In convenience to passengers for secondary check.

2 Pressure on screener staff in case of delayed flight.

3 Limited time available for screening.

4 More equipment and staff required.

Q. While conducting SLPC of International Flight you recovered a Kirpan from Sikh passenger, what is the security procedure to be followed?

As per Circular 14/2005 Kirpan is not allowed from domestic to international.

- If the Sikh passenger travelling from domestic to international if we found Kirpan at SLPC we will recovered the Kirpan from the Sikh
passenger.

- Explain the Kirpan procedure to Sikh passenger that Kirpan is not allowed from domestic to international, It is allowed with Sikh passenger
only with in India?

- Help him out to keep the Kirpan in his registered baggage in presence security staff

- No need to denied the Sikh passenger

- If the Sikh passenger is not ready to do separation of Kirpan then he will denied for boarding.

Q) List any four duties of Security staff in BMA? (cir 17/2004 / cir 34/2005)

- To ensure that all bags are screened.

- To ensure that all bags are fixed with security sticker.

- To prevent any tampering of the bags.

- To arrange bags flight wise.

- To prevent any un-authorized access in BMA.

- To supervise loading of baggage‘s into flights.

Q) Define Pre-flight and Transit Check?

Ans. Pre-flight checks: Aircraft checks carried out for prohibited items prior to boarding of passengers on an originating flight.

Transit Checks: Aircraft checks followed with transit passenger reconciliation and their hand baggage identification on a transit flight.

Q) Define Security Seals, Security Straps, Security Stickers.

Ans. Security seals: These are used to seal the baggages which do not have locks.

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Security Straps: This is used to pack the baggage so that it should not reopen on it’s own.

Security Stickers: This is used after screening to ensure that the baggage has been screened.

Q)Silent features of Arun Mishra Committee:-

Ref:- Order 5/2009:

1) Each Airlines should have Chief Security Coordinator who should report to the Chief Executive officer.

2) Functions performance of all the Security heads of the station must be evaluated by the Chief security coordinator (CSO).

3) At Major airport, for the effective security supervision and coordination an officer from the security department with adequate seniority should
be deployed.

4) Smaller Airport having one or two Flight, Station Manager should be the incharge of security and responsible for all matter related to security.

5) At Foreign Airport, Airlines to deploy their own Indian based security supervisor who will be responsible for all the security related matter.

6) At major Airport, Airlines to have their own control room which should be equipped with telephone lines and should be manned by one or
more security personal.

7) Provision of staff on to the 11 allocation as per the circular.

8) Security Supervisor to ensure Aircraft Release Certificate to be signed by all the concerned department before the door closed.

9) Description of Aircraft Release Certificate is mentioned.

SPG PERSONNEL

60 rounds- Pistol

150 round- Sub- machine Gun/ Assault Rifle

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SECURITY MEASURES AT AIRPORTS: (cir 01/2001)

Anti-hijacking measures

Anti sabotage measures

Anti Terrorist measures

Security of personnel

Q) What are the anti hijacking security control measures being adopted at Indian airport?

•Frisking of passengers and search of hand baggage

•Armed support to frisking/ searching staff

•Escorting of passenger to aircraft

•Apron and perimeter security

•Security of catering items

•Surveillance in Departure areas

•Use of electronic aids-DFMD, HHMD, XBIS, CCTV

•Access control to Security restricted area.

•Deployment of Sky Marshals

•Secondary ladder point checks

•Strengthening/locking of cockpit.

•Revision of hijack contingency plan.

•Up gradation of EDS/EDDS.

•Conduct periodical mock up exercise.

•Monitoring by CCTV.

•Pre-flight security checks / search of aircraft

MEASURES TAKEN BY INDIA TO PREVENT HIJACKING AFTER IC-814 HIJACKING:

-Deployment of CISF as ASG

-Locking of cockpit door

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-Deployment of Sky Marshal on Aircraft

-Second ladder check

-100% Screening of Baggage

-Deployment of QRT

-Modernization and up gradation of EDS/EDDS

-Revised Anti-Hijacking Contingency Plan

-Round the clock Functioning control Room

-Increased surveillance at Airport by CCTV

-Response time of NSG reduced and Fixed to 02Hours

-More emphasis on mock anti Hijacking exercises at Airports

-Raising of perimeter wall to ICAO standard

ANTI SABOTAGE CONTROL MEASURES:

-Identification/reconciliation of registered baggage at the time of boarding the aircraft.

-Supervision of registered baggage from check-in counter till loading into the aircraft by airline staff.

-Anti-sabotage check at originating station and guarding of aircraft until take off.

-Guarding of aircraft at transiting stations.

-Prevention of access by unauthorized persons.

-On the job supervision on airline personnel who have access into the aircraft.

-Security of air crew baggage, aircraft document bags, catering items, and fuel

-Screen/escorting of other items such as cargo, postal mail up to aircraft.

-Guarding of Aircraft

-security of catering items

-Access control of Aircraft

-Non acceptance of last minute items by passengers

-Passengers to ensure they are aware of contents of their baggage‘s

- Screening & protection of register baggage until loaded into Aircraft Hold.

ANTI TERRORIST MEASURES:

-Guarding of aircraft.

-Access control to airport by APSU/ASG.

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-Guarding & patrolling of Apron by APSU/ASG

-Guarding of perimeter by APSU/ASG & by PIDS and surveillance system.

-Perimeter wall of standard height

-Apron / airport access control

-Perimeter road for patrolling

-Perimeter lighting

-Watch towers

-Deployment of Quick Reaction Teams (QRT)

-Police stations in close proximity of airport

-Efficient communication system

-Patrolling Foot or mobile

SECURITY OF PERSONNEL :

-Always display positive security attitude

-Never accept a packed gift from anyone.

-If you accept than open, check & confirm it.

-Display your AEP at airport to detect misuse.

-Never leave your baggage unattended at Airport.

-Never lend your uniform to any one.

-If you lend than remove the insignia of company from uniform.

-Airport Entry Permit (AEP) issued after security vetting / Character & Antecedent verification

-Co-operate with APSU/ASG while frisking of AEP holders before entry to airside.

-On the job supervision/surveillance

-Always report the suspicious activities to APSU/ASG

BCAS
BCAS: Regulatory Authority for Civil Aviation Security in India

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The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security is set up based on the STANDARD 2.1.2 OF annex 17:-

2.1.2 Each Contracting State shall establish an organization and develop and implement regulations, practices and
procedures to safeguard civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference taking into account the safety, regularity
and efficiency of flights.

BCAS is the Regulatory Authority for Civil Aviation Security in India. It is headed by the Commissioner of Security (Civil Aviation) of the rank
of Director General of Police.

*I Implementation of security rules and regulations

*M Monitoring the implementation of Security rules and regulations and carrying out survey of security needs

 Security arrangements at airports.

 Enforcement of security measures by airlines and vetting of Air Operators security manuals.
 Security arrangements of Air India/Private airlines of India at foreign airports.
 Issuing/ Monitoring Contingency Plan.
 Conducting Mock Exercise.

*P planning policy on civil aviation as per ICAO guidelines, to prepare contingency plan, to prepare NCASP and formulation of policies

 Policy on Civil Aviation Security on ICAO guidelines.

 To prepare Contingency Plans.
 To formulate security schemes including measures to be enforced in aviation

*A Advising the Govt. Of India on security matters.

 To formulate proposals on improvements in Civil Aviation Security system.

 To assist the Advisory Committee in deciding various contentious matters.
 To communicate policy decisions and directions given by advisory Committee.

*C Coordination among different Organization on AVSEC matters

 Evaluate /disseminate threat perceptions and intelligence inputs received from different intelligence agencies.
 Liaise and coordinate with ICAO / Aviation Security agencies of other Countries and other international bodies for the development
and implementation of security procedures.
 Co-ordinate with Central/State/Union territories/Departments in the event of any contingency.
 Negotiate all bilateral security agreement
 Resolve Bomb threats

*C Conducting surprise / dummy checks to test professional efficiency and alertness of security staff. Conducting mock exercise to efficacy of
contingency plan and operational preparedness of various agencies

*T Technical Evaluation of equipments used in aviation security / Training

 Updating technical equipments at airports.

 Lays down standards for HHMD/DFMD/X-Ray BIS/ETD/EVD/CCTV
 Participate in several demonstrations/ evaluation of new generation security equipments.
 Prepare Training Modules on Aviation Security.
 Impart security training to aviation staff.
 Provide State Police, AAI and Airlines expert Faculty to run their training programs.

*E Ensure that the persons implementing security controls are appropriately trained and possess all competencies required to perform their duties

BCAS circulates Draft Contingency plan and prepares draft copy

BCAS prepares National contingency plan.

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DGBCAS
(Rule 3/2011)

In our country DGBCAS of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security is appropriate authority.

*R Respond immediately to meet any increased security threat

*E Establish, develop, implement, maintain and review the NCASP, NCASTP, NCASQCP in India in accordance with Annex 17
*E Establish Aerodrome security committee (APSC) at each Aerodrome serving Civil Aviation for coordinating the implementation
of security controls and procedures as specified in the airport/aerodrome security programme
*A Allocate the responsibilities and ensure coordination amongst various agencies responsible for implementation of the various
aspects of the NCASP.
*D Designate an authority at each Aerodrome serving Civil Aviation who shall be responsible for coordinating and implementation of
Security controls.
*I Issue necessary directions on AVSEC
*A Arrange for security Audit, test, survey and inspection to be conducted on a regular basis

(*In Short:-)
1) Develop, implement & maintenance of NCASP.
2) Development of NCASTP
3) Development of NCASQCP
4) Define allocation task & coordination between other agencies.
5) Establish National Civil Aviation Security Committee.
6) Establish APSC at each Airport once in a month.
7) Implement policies & Procedure.
8) Risk assessment of the Airport.

The AVSEC responsibilities of appropriate authority include but are not limited to:-
*developing, implementing and maintaining the National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP) in India ;
*establishing the means of coordinating activities between different organizations in India;

*to provide write version of NCASP to airport operator, airlines operating in India, national air-carriers operating aboard;

*reviewing and maintaining the effectiveness of the NCASP, including re-evaluating security measures and procedures following an act of
unlawful interference and taking action necessary to remedy weaknesses so as to prevent recurrence;

*reviewing and approving Aircraft Operators’ and Airport Operators’ Security Program;

*Ensuring that airport security services at airports are provided with necessary supporting facilities including office space, security check points
and other aviation security related infrastructure, telecommunication equipments, appropriate security equipments and training facilities;

*developing and revising, as may be necessary, broad national policy relating to civil aviation security;

*developing and issuing comprehensive regulations relating to civil aviation security;

*ensuring that architectural infrastructure related requirements necessary for the optimum implementation of aviation security

*Measures are integrated into the design and construction of new facilities and alterations to existing facilities at airports in India;

*developing and implementing a National Civil Aviation Security Training programme and coordinating the development of and approving
aviation security training programmes by individual agencies and organizations ;

*liaising with international agencies like ICAO, International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO), foreign security teams visiting India for the
purpose of monitoring security procedures adopted by their aircraft operators.;

*imparting training to the security personnel of airport Security Unit, Aircraft Operators, Airport Operators and other security related
agencies: and

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*developing, implementing and monitoring a National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Program to ensure the effectiveness of its National
Civil Aviation Security Program; and

* Any other AVSEC responsibilities allocated by the Government.

Q)What are the responsibilities of DG-BCAS consistent with Annex-17?

(a) Establish, develop, implement, maintain and review the national civil aviation security programme consistent with the provisions of Annes-17
to the convention to safeguard civil aviation operations against acts of unlawful interference and threat perception taking into account the safety,
regularity and efficiency of flights .

(b) make order necessary to carry out national civil aviation security programme.(c) respond immediately to meet any increased security threat.

(d) define and allocate tasks and coordinate activities between the departments, agencies and other organisation of the State Government,
aerodrome and aircraft operators and other entities concerned with or responsible for the implementation of various aspects of the national civil
aviation security programme.

(e) establish an national aviation security committee or similar arrangements for the purpose of coordinating security activities between the
departments, agencies and other organisations, aerodrome and aircraft operators and other entities concerned with or responsible for the
implementation of various aspects of the national civil aviation security programme.

(f) establish, develop and implement national civil aviation security training programme for personnel of all entities involved with or responsible
for the implementation of various aspects of the national civil aviation security programme which shall be designed to ensure the effectiveness of
the said security programme.(g) designate an authority at each aerodrome serving civil aviation who shall be responsible for coordinating the
implementation of security controls.

(h) establish aerodrome security committee at each aerodrome serving civil aviation for coordinating the implementation of security controls and
procedures as specified in the aerodrome security programme.

(i) develop, implement and maintain a national civil aviation security quality control programme to determine compliance with and validate the
effectiveness of its national civil aviation security programme.

(j) establish and implement policy and procedure to adjust relevant element of its national civil aviation security programme accordingly, based
upon a security risk assessment carried out by the national security agencies.

Role of Airport Operator

a. Perimeter / fencing, Perimeter road

b. Lighting on perimeter, apron etc.

c. Gates / entry points

d. Security hold area, Frisking points, Security stamps

e. Hand baggage checking counter

f. Isolated parking bay, Cooling pit

g. Stationary / furniture to ASG

h. Seating arrangements and other basic amenities

i. Sign boards for educating the passengers / airport employees

j. Provision & maintenance of electronic devices like X-ray BIS, DFMD, HHMD for pax screening

k. Co-ordination in the event of any contingency at the airport

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l. Guarding / enforcement of access control

m. Chair the APSU/ASG meetings

n. Convene the Aerodrome Committee meetings

o. Issuance of vehicle permits for access of vehicles in operational areas

p. Preparation of: Contingency Plan ,Bomb threat Plan,Airport security plan

Role of Airport Operator Security

a) Landside security

b) Security In Car parking Area

c) Surveillance in Landside Area.

d) Crowd control

e) Screening of Registered bags through In Line systems

f) Training

g) To establish APSC and chair meeting regularly every month.

h) To prepare contingency plan/ bomb threat contingency plan and circulate to the concerned members after approval.

i) Guarding and controlling access of vital installations of airport and cargo complex.

j) Issuing vehicle permits for airport vehicles.

k) To prepare Airport Aviation Security Quality Control Programme to ensure effectiveness of airport security programme.

Role of Airport Director related with security

a. Coordinator of BTAC

b. Responsible for maintaining infrastructure for security at airport.

c. Training employees on AVSEC awareness.

d. Controlling authority in case of any contingency at airport.

e. Coordinating with various agencies at airport like APSU, Airlines.

f. Providing security equipment to airlines. E.g. X-ray.

Q) Rule 14 of Aircraft security rules 2011.Duties of CASO?

The Chief Aerodrome Officer shall perform following duties:

(i) safeguarding of passengers, crew, ground personnel and other aerodrome users, aircraft, aerodrome and related facilities including vital
installations;

(ii) enforcement of access control measures into the restricted area of the aerodrome;

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(iii) Security of perimeter;

(iv) Screening of passengers and their hand baggage;

(v) surveillance within and around aerodrome area;

(vi) enforcement of security measures including car parks, viewing gallery, aerodrome restaurant and areas close to movement area;

(vii) enforcement of security measures;

(viii) maintenance of order and discipline in the aerodrome premises;

(ix) supervise the movement of persons in the restricted areas;

(x) maintenance of liaison with local police and intelligence agencies; and

(xi) any other duty assigned by the Commissioner.

BOMB DETECTION AND DISPOSAL SQUAD (BDDS)

BDDS established on 01-05-1987 at Four International Airports. As per AVSEC Order-07/2010, BDDS is handed over to ASG (CISF).

Functions of BDDS: (order 7/2010)

a) Attend to Bomb Threat Calls

b) Attend to unclaimed baggage calls

c) Detection of suspected baggage for explosives

d) Disposal/demolition of confirmed threat/IED

e) Store explosives used in demolition/disposal of IEDs

f) Carry out anti sabotage and random checks of aircraft, airports, terminal building &

cargo complexes with special emphasis on BMA

g) Participate in the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee

OBJECTIVES OF NCASP

 ensure security of passenger, crew, ground personnel and general public against the act of unlawful interference with civil
aviation;

 Ensure that measures designed to safeguard against acts of unlawful interference are applied to domestic operation based upon a
security risk assessment carried out by relevant national authorities.

 Shall establish and implement a written security program to safeguard civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference,
through regulations, practices, and procedures which take into account the safety, regularity and efficiency of flights.

 A written version of the appropriate parts of its NCASP should be available at airports and /or relevant information or guidelines
enabling them to meet the requirements of the NCASP

 To establish measures to prevent weapons, explosives or any other dangerous devices, articles or substances which may be used
to commit an act of unlawful interference, the carriage or bearing of which is not authorized, from being introduced, by any
means whatsoever, on board an aircraft engaged in civil aviation

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ASG – Aviation Security Group: CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) has been entrusted with security of all airports in India. They are
termed as ASG. This is a Central Government Police Organisation.

Wherever the State / Union Territory Police are responsible for security they are termed as Airport Security Unit (APSU). This is a State
Government Police Organisation.

Unit‟s OR COMPONENTS OF ASG/APSU

(cir 17/2001)

a) Intelligence and surveillance unit

b) Anti-hijacking unit

c) Support unit

d) Protection unit

These units will perform following functions:

Anti-hijacking unit:

a. Guarding of access control points to prevent unauthorized entry.

b. Pre-embarkation checks of passengers and hand baggage.

c. Security of sterile area and apron.

d. Guarding of aircraft on ground.

Protection Unit:

a. Protection of perimeter, ATC.

b. Carry out mobile and foot patrols.

c. Guarding of cargo complex.

d. Guarding of terminal buildings.

e. Cordoning of aircraft in case of in case of unlawful interference.

Intelligence and surveillance unit:

a. They will keep surveillance in terminal building, passenger lounge, security hold, apron and any other area assigned by CASO.

Support Unit:

The support unit will comprise of following components.

a. Control room which will work round the clock.

b. Administrative work

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Q) What points should be checked while checking AEP?

- Period of validity/expiry date

- Name of the holder/organization

- Matching the photograph with the holder

- Validity for specific airport

- Signature of issuing authority

- Signature of the holder

Q) What measures should be taken to maintain the sterility of a sterile hold area?

a) Anti sabotage check

b) Prevent unauthorized access

c)Effective screening of all pax and persons entering

d) Protection of all openings e.g. doors, windows etc

e) Searching of all pax bags and other goods entering the area.

f) Authorised staff to be allowed after checks.

g) Catering items to be checked and then allowed in the hold area.

Q)What are the different methods of security an SHA? (Or) What measures should be taken to maintain
sterility of a SHA or Different methods of securing an SHA?

 Effective screening of passengers and baggage during the screening process.

 Preventing unauthorized access to the holding area.
 Implementing security screening and searching of authorized personnel, including airport and airline
employees, entering the holding area.
 Ensuring doors and means of entry are guarded or protected by other physical means, such as doors
locked windows barred.
 Inspection and screening of goods and supplies entering the holding area.

Purpose of access control point:

“To control movement of people and vehicles from landside areas to airside areas”.

Access control system:

 Web based bar coded photo identity card for casual labour are issued to Casual workers who are hired on daily wages.
 Members of Parliament can enter Airport up to check in counters & arrival hall without an AEC, on the basis of showing their ID
Card.

Types of access control system:

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 1. Physical access control system and
2. Automated access control system ( ACCS)

Typical External Access Control Point will contain

1. Control equipment - barriers/turn styles and manual or automatic gates

2. Communication system-radio and/or telephone
3. Search equipment - flashlight, mirror
4. Detection equipments – X-Bis, HHMD, DFMD, EDS
5. Documents - Control point record book/log
6. Control point Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Access Control Challenges

 Size of the airport and boundary

 Number of workers at an airport
 The requirement for people and vehicles to have legitimate access to controlled and security restricted areas for operational purposes
 Airports are often 24-hour per day operations

Access Control Points

 Must be manned at all times they are open or in use, or otherwise locked or closed.
 All persons working at the airport must use the SRA access points when entering SRA, (includes aircraft crew and airline employees).

Access Control Point Log

 Time control point was opened or handed over to a new shift

 The status of check point equipment

 Record of incidents at the control point

 Record visits to the control point by supervisors

 Details of vehicles without passes

 Details of vehicles admitted; ( depending on frequency and local SOP)

Q) Write any six measures to be taken for allowing access of vehicle inside an airport.

• Area of validity/Period of validity

• Registration No match with vehicle permit

• Designated access gate to be used

• Airside safety status of vehicle.

• Exterior of the vehicle including roof rack thoroughly checked with the help of UVSS/UVSM.

• Interior of the vehicle to be thoroughly checked.

•Check vehicle permit for validity

•Check the vehicle for presence of any Restricted / Prohibited article

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• Only drivers having ADP are allowed to drive in the airside

•Driver/occupants should have AEP

• Frisk the driver/occupants

•Check all items being carried in the vehicle

Attention to be paid during searching a vehicle

 The interior of the vehicle.

 The trunk, boot or load carrying area .

 The engine compartment.

 The underside of the vehicle.

 The roof of a vehicle

 Any external apertures

Discovery of suspect person

 Check for valid AEC, reason for entry

 Frisk / search for suspect items
 In case of any doubt Notify supervisor

Q. During the vehicle search if found any Prohibited/Suspect item, What will be course of action?

- Remain calm and polite

- Do not alarm vehicle driver

- Do not allow the vehicle to enter the airside.

- Do not try to restrain the driver or use physical force

- Immediately notify supervisor

Q. Course of action on finding Dangerous Article while screening?

- Remain Calm

- Safeguard the bag.

- Identify and questioning the passenger.

- Offload / Seize the item.

- Do not allow that item carried on board.

- Notify the supervisor.

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Q) Which 03 points are guarded by ASG in Cargo Complex?

1. Entrance point where cargo is accepted.

2. Surveillance around the cargo complex

3. Access control point where the cargo is taken to airside.

Q ) L i s t a n y t h r e e a ccess control equipment that should be in an external access control system?

 Control equipment - Barriers, gates, turnstiles, etc.

 Communication equipment-radio, telephone, etc.
 Weapons & Explosive detection equipment - metal detectors, x-ray equipment , explosive trace detection
 Search equipment –Flash lights/ Mirrors
 Documents - Control point log/book and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
 Facilities (location and environmental conditions)

Q) Name the typical categories of people requiring escort?

 Authorized visitors
 Deportees and inadmissible passenger
 Medical patients and accompanying personnel
 Persons in custody
 VVIPs/VIPs.
 Emergency services
 Temporary Pass holder.

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MEASURES and Search of an area

BOMB THREAT

Composition of BTAC

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Q) What are the questions asked in case of bomb treat call?

-Where is the bomb placed?

-What time the bomb set to explode?

-What type of device is it?

-How does it look like?

-Why did you place the bomb?

-Bomb is on which flight?

-What is your name?

-How can we get rid of the bomb?

-Where are you calling from?

Q) What action to be taken while receiving a Bomb Threat Call?

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• Remain Calm

• Ensure called ID has registered calling number and note it down

• Switch ON voice recording facility (if it is not automatic)

• Allow the caller to complete his conversation first without interruption.

• Note exact time of call

• Try to prolong the call (if possible) with leading questions to assess the genuineness of the call

• Alert colleagues and supervisors who can listen to conversation and alert security

• Observe called sex, voice, language, approx age, background noise etc

• Note actual words and record other details

• Do not restore the handset on the cradle switch until calling number is properly noted• Inform all details to supervisor

• Ask open ended Question instead of Leading Question.

Q)Situation in AIRCRAFT:-

 No Pax boarded

 Pax boarded

 A/C Taxiout- pushback not removed- bring back to Bay

 A/C Taxiout- Pushback removed- directly to IAPP

 A/C is in Air- PIC decides wheather to land or continue.

Q) What action in case of specific bomb threat call (air carrier)?

-The aircraft will be shifted to isolated bay

- Check-in and boarded process is to be stopped

- All the passengers already boarded and their baggage is to be offloaded and rechecked

- ASG/APSU will cordon off the aircraft from the distance of 50 mtrs

- Search of aircraft will be conducted by bomb squad, dog squad, airline engineers, airline security, ASG/APSU and airworthiness officer.

-Offload all registered baggage, cargo, unaccompanied baggage, catering and keep 100 mtr away from the aircraft.

- The registered bag will be lined up properly for re-identification by the passengers.

- Registered baggage is to be offloaded in the isolation bay and checked for explosives, then only be brought back to the BMA and re-identified

-Cargo, unaccompanied baggage, mail will not be reloaded unless it is x-rayed or sniffed by sniffer dog.

- Catering items, First aid kits, bonded stores and engineering stores to be subjected to thorough search.

-First aid kit may opened and resealed by BDDS if doctors are not available

-Re issuance of fresh boarding cards if necessary

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-Agencies carrying out search will sign completion certificate and which is given to ATC by airline

-In case the flight is ready to take-off, to be aborted by ATC, till the completion certificate is given

Q) What action are to be taken in case a bomb threat is assessed as non-specific involving an aircraft?

1. The aircraft need not be shifted to isolated bay.

2. Stop boarding, deplane passengers/Crew with handbag and bring them for PEC thru departure hall

3. Search of the aircraft by the airlines security and airline engineers.

4. BTAC to decide about off loading and search of register baggage, cargo, courier and mail etc as per threat assessment

5. BDDS, AWO, emergency teams (Medical & fire) to stand near the aircraft.

BTCP (Bomb threat Contingency plan) incorporates the relevant aspects of handling Bomb Threat situation and sequential action required
thereof by all agencies/organization at each Airport. BTCP has laid down duties/responsibilities and accountability of different airlines/agencies
at airport to handle bomb threat situations efficiently. The main Aim of BTCP is to check emergency preparedness and response to counter Bomb
threat against Aircraft or Airport facilities.

Q). Write salient features of BTCP?

1. Airport director designated as coordinator

2. Establishment of bomb threat control room

3. Evacuation of call by BTAC guided by BWAF

4. Questioning technique

5. Duties and responsibilities of various agencies at airport such as AAI, ASG, APSU, Airlines, BDDS, DGCA, Customs & Immigration

6. Search procedure

7. Evacuation of building under threat

8. Procedure to deal with unidentified/suspected baggage

Q) What are the counter measures for Bomb incidents at airport for handling Bomb threat Calls.?

• Installation of caller id (CLIP)

• Give Wide publicity in local newspaper, if caller is identified.

• Prompt evaluation of call with help of BWAF.

• Deployment of dog / BDDS in airports.

• Periodical mock up exercise to check preparedness of measures or drill.

• Training of employees

• Upgradation of EDS / EDDS.

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• Centralized monitoring of CCTV by APSU, customs, immigration

• Installation of EVDS / ETDS

• Deployment of ASG.

Q)What are the parameters necessary for BTAC to assess a call as Specific or Non-Specific?

a) Name of staff who attended the call and name of the organization.

b) Status of Aircraft whether in air or on ground.

c) BTRF filled by receiver of the call.

d) BWAF.

e) PTI.

OR

i)Questioning techniques:-
a)Where is the Bomb?
b) When will it go off?
c) What does it look like?
d) What type of device is used?
e) Who are you?
f) Why are you doing this?
ii) Other information to be reported by the Recipient of a bomb threat call:-
a) The background noise from where the call is been made.
b) Identification of Gender.
c) Exact time of call.
d) Actual wording.
e) Approximate Age.

Q. )What are the parameters used by BTAC while assess the threat call as specific or non-specific?

-Received on BTCF/BTRF information

- Information by Recipient of caller

- On information from questioning techniques

- Review of BTCP

- Based on targets identified by recipient caller information

Q)What is the role of Airlines Engineers and BDDS with Specific threat by BTAC?

1) In specific Bomb threat Airlines Engineers and BDDS team will do thorough Anti Sabotage Search of the Aircraft .

2) Airlines Engineering staff will help the BDDS , to search the entire Aircraft (Technical Area).

3) If doctor is not available first aid kit will be checked and released by BDDS .

4) After the check they will sign on the form which needs to send to ATC.

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PTI:-

 Has exact location of device has specified?

 Has detailed technical description of device and time of explosion been specified?

 Has Specific description of bag / means of concealing been given?

 Has exact area in industry type terms been used in cargo ie. Cargo, hold, cabin baggage, no. Of hold, catering item, etc.

 Has a person or his baggage been identified positively by description or by the type of device and item of explosion?

 Is the presence of VIP coupled with a Specific Alert from Police?

PTI(Q):-

 Flight no. Identified correctly?

 Registration no. Of A/C

 Routine/ Timing

 PIC name identified

 VIP movement on board

Q. Who all can give a bomb threat call ? Or Who can made a Hoax call?

Delayed passengers, Failed Lovers, Drunken people, Those who has been denied seats by airlines, Love Birds, Dismissed or suspended
employees, Trickster , Politically motivated people, Media crazy people, Competitors etc…

Q) What are the measures for curbing of Hoax Call?

1. All operational telephones at civil airports in the country will be provided with Caller Line Identification Procedure (CLIP) facility by the
owner and concerned agency will ensure its serviceability on day-to-day basis with proper record.

2. BCAS officers during their visit to airports will invariably check the serviceability of CLIP facility installed with the operational telephones at
the airport and make necessary remarks in the reports.

3. Agency after receiving Bomb Threat, Hijacking threat or any call which may lead to an unlawful interference with Civil Aviation Operation
over telephone equipped with CLIP facility, will make all efforts to trace the call with the help of local police and legal action shall be initiated
against the caller.

4. Efforts shall be made to give wide publicity whenever the call/caller is traced through Local / National daily newspaper

Q. How to creed the Hoax calls?

- Installation of caller ID (CLIP)

- Give wide publicity in local newspaper if caller is identified.

- Conduct mock exercise

- Review of Bomb threat procedures

- Questioning Techniques

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Q) What actions are to be taken in case a bomb threat is received after taking off of an aircraft?

 The PIC is to be informed about the threat by the BTAC/ATC

 The pilot may ignore the call and continue the flight
 Ask for emergency landing of the nearest airport
 Decide to come back to the originating airport

Q) What is ‘BOOBY TRAP’?

Booby traps are disguised or well-hidden, victim-activated devices. The initiating object is going to be fairly obvious, as it is the object that the
enemy hopes a soldier will interfere with in order to set off the trap.

Booby trapsrely on an unwary or distracted soldier touching or pulling a physical object (such as a war souvenir) or provide a too-easy access or
simple solution to a problem (such asleaving only one door open in an otherwise secure building).

The task of booby trap clearance and disposal is an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) mission. If booby traps are located, EOD personnelshould
be tasked for clearance and disposal support.

In an operational environment where booby traps have been used

 Electrical wires, batteries, booby traps, and store items(clothes pegs, mouse traps, steel tubes, and springs).
 Isolated boxes and containers along routes.
 Abandoned vehicles, military equipment, weapons, uniforms, and papers.
 Trip wires, string, and cables.
 Disturbed soil and sand.
 Dust.
 Footprint trailsthat stop suddenly

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Q) what do you understand by Doc AHME?

Doc AHME is Anti-Hijacking Mock Exercise ,Objective is to test the efficiency of Contingency plan and streamline the procedures to deal with a
hijack threat.

Q)What are the four steps to be taken on locating a suspicious item during search?

a) DO NOT TOUCH suspicious objects

b) Notify the Search Coordinator

c) Mark the location

d)Evacuate the area to a safe distance

e)Place sandbag around the object without disturbing it.

f)Inform supervisor / BDDS / Fire / Ambulance / Hospital etc.

g)Follow local SOP

Q)Which technique you have adopt while doing search of Area/ room having bomb threat? What action you have to follow after completing
searching?

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Search Level 1 – Floor to Waist

Search Level 2 – Waist to Head

Search Level 3 – Head to Ceiling

Action after completing: Close door, seal door with masking tape, sign & seal with initials, advice the search team coordinator that search of
specifies room / area completed.

Q) Mentioned the basic search rule (behavior of search team personnel)?

• Never use more searchers than Necessary

• Use maximum 2 searchers per room or an area up to 250 sq ft

• Use searchers in alternate room.

• Clearly mark the area searched.

• Never assume that only one device is planted.

• Give rest after 10 mins of search

• Do not touch or handle any suspicious objects

• Trust nothing and assume nothing is safe

• Never accept anything on face value

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 CARGO
Circular 08/2008 Order 01/2006

Circular No. 08/2008 - Comprehensive security procedures in respect of cargo , express cargo , mail and courier bags.

AVSEC Order 01/2006 - 01/2006 - Security measures of air cargo

AVSEC Order No. 10/2011 - Security measures for Company mail COMAIL & Company material COMAT

AVSEC Order No. 5/2002 - Diplomatic Baggage screening

AVSEC Order No. 1/2009 - Regulated agent cargo security programme

Avsec Circular 01/2017- Measures to Facilities Transport / Transfer of Organs at Airports.

Nature of the Threat to cargo:

•Threat from incendiary/explosive devices

•Barometric trigger activate at pre-determined attitude

•Timing mechanism(mechanical/electronic)can be programmed to activate after extended period.

•Combination of both

Means of transport

AIR CARGO CAN BE TRANSPORTED:

•on passenger aircraft

•on all cargo aircraft

Agencies involved for transporting cargo:

• Account Customer for freighter class cargo

• Known consigner.

• Regulated Air cargo Agents

• Airline operator

Cargo Acceptance Procedures: MANDATORY FOR ALL CONSIGNMENTS:

 Visual inspection
 Check of documentation
 Identity of person delivering
 Protect from interference

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Exempted consignments of Cargo from normal security screen:

• AVI (live animals). •diplomatic mails. •some high Value goods

•Life saving materials. •live Human organs. •special nuclear materials

Method of Screening Cargo

1. Profiling (Visual checks of cargo including document check ) , 2. X-BIS 3. Physical Check

4. 24 hour cooling off 5. ETD, EVD 6. Security Declaration 7 simulation chamber

Account customer : is a customer: (cir 08/2008)

a)who is in possession of an established billing or credit account with a Regulated Agent or an aircraft operator and which has previously booked
at least four consignments in the last twelve months with such an agent or aircraft operator: and

b) Whose business status and credit worthiness has been approved by the Regulated Agent or the airline operator within one year prior to the date
on which the consignment is received.

Airline operator will forward the details after verifying to appropriate authority and a registration number to be issued by appropriate authority to
work as ACCOUNT CUSTOMER

REGULATED AIR CARGO AGENTS-

WHO CAN BE REGULATED AIR CARGO AGENTS

Manufacturer/exporter dealing directly with air carriers Cargo agents who are members of Air Cargo Agent Association of India
 Cargo agents accredited to IATA
 Air Cargo agents association of India
 Any other Cargo agent recommended by air carrier
 Exporters for common user custom bonded facilities
 Govt./semi Govt warehouses handling air cargo
 Dept. of posts
 Any other entity Approved as Regulated Agents by the DGBCAS eg.: Celebi.
 Airport operator can be RA

Types of Cargo:
 Perishable Cargo
 General Cargo
 Venerable Cargo (VUN)
 Valuable Cargo
 Live animals
 Unaccompanied Baggage
 Diplomatic mail
 Company Mail/Material
 Human Remains
 Transshipment cargo
 Secret sensitive cargo
 Known Cargo
 Unknown cargo
 Postal Mail
 Courier
 Express cargo / parcel

Q) What aspects must be looked into for cargo security?

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• Supervisor for observing security control at cargo premises

• Secured and access controlled premises

• All employees to be regular with verified character and antecedents

• All person to undergo security awareness training programme

• All cargo consignments undergone proper security control and released with manifest

•Cargo will be verified by APSU/ASG before allowing in to airside and countersigned on manifest

• All cargo should be under escort and travel in predetermined route

• Carho premises should be under CCTV control

• 15% physical check should be maintained

• BCAS inspection

Q)What are the security measures to be undertaken for security of perishable cargo and life saving drugs?

• Perishable cargo / life saving drugs, etc. to be either X-ray screened or physically checked or both.

• No cooling off is applicable.

• Consignor / agent to furnish a security declaration certificate to the air carrier that the consignment does not contain Anything dangerous /
detrimental to the safety and security of the aircraft / pax.

• ETD/EVD if required.

• ★ Lifesaving drugs:

★a) Lifesaving drugs are exempted from screening if a exemption letter is obtained from BCAS.

★b) If exemption letter is not available such cargo should be treated as perishable cargo.

Q)What are the security measures for newspaper and cleaning supplies ?

• The stores and supplies have been obtained from an establishment with whom the airoperator has a written contract for the purpose

• Searched by hand or X-Ray screening to prevent the introduction of any prohibited articles

• Before allowing access to the aircraft, the cleaning staff shall be frisked and all the articles carried by them checked properly by the airline
security

• Any other security controls prescribed by the commissioner .

Q)What are the security measures Transshipment Cargo ?

• It will be screened as normal cargo If it is shipped from Domestic to International

• It will not be screened if it is from International to Domestic if the same has been carried out at origin station but documentation should be
checked

• Transit Trans-shipment cargo (Domestic to International) will not be screened if it is transported through the sterile area

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• If it is transported from landside it will required to re-screened as normal cargo

• If any signs of tempering need to be screen .

Q) What security measures are ensured for carrying unaccompanied consignments of Courier companies?

a. Treated as cargo of special kind and subjected to stricter security measures.

b. Accepted in separate terminal wherever available and Will be screened at AAI/ Airport Operator warehouse subject to BCAS clearance.

c. X-ray screening - should be screened atleast from 2 angles

d. Through physical check wherever X-BIS facility not available

e. Declaration Certificate by the courier company

f. ETD/EVD if required.

Q) . What is the procedure for clearing of Courier ?

•Courier to report before STD – 2 hours

•Courier Company to be registered with Airline

•Courier Manifest prior to Screening Bags

•Courier Security Declaration from authorized Signatory of Courier Company

• X-Ray of Courier Bags at least from two angles.

•Physical check of screened bags 15 to 20 %

• Visible LOGO / Identification mark on each Baggage.

• Ensure courier to be on board

• Reconciliation / ID of courier bags

• Legal action in case of detection of prohibited article.

Q) What are the Security Measures for Express Cargo/courier bag ?

Time defined material including freight, small parcels, documents and materials collected and delivered on door to door basis, is termed as
Express Cargo.

• Accepted in separate terminal wherever available

• Courier bags must reach 02 hours before the flight

• Acceptance of express cargo and courier bags shall be done by the regular and duly trained staff of the airline operator or any other agency
authorised by the Commissioner, in this regard

• An IATA restricted article certificate to be issued by sender.

• Screening Each baggage through x-ray from two different angles.

•Physical checking wherever X-BIS facility not available

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•15 % Physical check on random

• No airline operator shall accept courier bags for transportation from a person or agency unless

a) It has been duly registered with the airline operator.

b) It has established and implemented a security programme approved by the Commissioner.

SECURITY MEASURES FOR COURIER BAGS THROUGH PASSENGER TERMINALS:-

At airports where separate express cargo/ courier terminals do not exist, airline operators shall process the courier bags in a separate counter/area
in passenger terminal building with necessary infrastructure and away from the passenger check-in counters.

The following instructions shall be adhered to:-

(i) Courier bags shall be accepted at the airport by the representative of airline operator only from a courier company which is registered with the
airlines and must be accompanied by authorized courier company employee.

(ii) Each such baggage shall display clearly the visible identification mark / logo of the concerned courier company.

(iii) The courier shall be fully aware of the contents of the courier bags and shall be responsible to produce to the concerned airline operator, prior
to the x-ray screening of the courier bags, a copy of the manifest containing description and details of goods, weight, number of parcels,
destination, shippers, originators etc. A declaration certificate shall be submitted as per Annexure-A, duly signed by the authorized employee of
the courier company.

(iv) The airline operator concerned shall screen courier bags with the help of X-ray BIS, at least from two angles and satisfy themselves that they
do not contain any dangerous or prohibited items.

(v) After screening/physical examination a security sticker shall be affixed by the airline operator on the courier bag.

(vi) If any prohibited article is detected during the course of screening, such consignment shall not be loaded into the aircraft and the courier
could be liable for legal action.

(vii) The concerned courier companies shall provide separate manifest for each courier bag and a certificate stating that it does not contain any
prohibited goods as mentioned.

(Vii) The couriers will report at least two hours and for international flights is two hours before departure of the flight.

Airline operators and courier companies would produce relevant documents such as manifest of courier bags/registration papers and declaration
certificate by the authorized employee of the courier company to the BCAS as and when required.

Q) What security measure should be adopted for High Value Goods and for AVI?

Security measures for – VAL (High Value Goods)

• Security checks as any other cargo

• Stored in Strong Room

• Escorted

• Log Book for records

Security Measures for–AVI

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• Health/ physical condition of pet

• Certificate from Veterinary Doctor if pet is pregnant.

• Cage / Box to be examined by X-BIS/ Physical Inspection.

• Check that no item is attached to the body of animal.

• Live Animals (AVI) not to be put through X-ray.

Q) What are the prescribed Security Procedures for Diplomatic mail bag?

The following points must be verified while accepting diplomatic mail bag:

Visible external marks of their character

The holder of a diplomatic bag must submit a certificate by concerned diplomatic mission stating that the packages do not contain any
substance which would be dangerous and harmful to the aircraft or its passengers.
Contain only diplomatic documents or articles intended for official use.
Name and address of the consignee as well as that of the Foreign Diplomatic Mission / Consular Post a sender.
In case of any doubt Diplomatic mail cannot be opened and checked.
In case of doubt, protocol division of external affairs ministry will be approached to clear the doubt.
Till doubt is cleared the diplomatic bag will not be sent for loading.

Diplomatic bags to be transported as cargo / registered baggage

 Screened by X-BIS.
 No physical inspection.
 Documentation check of diplomatic person.
 In case of serious doubts / suspicion about the contents of these bags, the matter shall be brought to the notice of the Protocol
Division of the Ministry of External Affairs who would take appropriate action.
 Until and unless the doubts are cleared to the satisfaction of security staff it cannot be transported.

Diplomatic bags carried as hand baggage

• An entry gate will be designated. Up to two members of the concerned diplomatic mission shall be issued temporary entry card as per the usual
procedure up to the aircraft in the vehicle. On returnthey shall surrender the temporary pass at the concerned airport security control room.

• The holder of a diplomatic bag must submit a certificate by concerned diplomatic mission stating thatthe packages do not contain any substance
which would be dangerous and harmful to the aircraft or its passengers.

• Prescribed pre-embarkation security checks shall be carried out on the person carried diplomatic bag they are not exempted from security
check.

• Diplomatic Bags carried as hand baggage on board an aircraft is exempted from Security Checks

• Concerned courier / person will be allowed to go till the boarding gate to hand over / receive the diplomatic bag.

Q) Consignment of multi-packages that has been originated by more than one person is

called.:- Consolidated cargo

Q) .How cargo moves and why cargo is a attractive/ vulnerable target?

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A. Cargo moves in a following manner:

• Consignor.

• Consignee.

• Freight forwarder.

B. cargo is a vulnerable target because of:

1. Volume carried increasing.

2. Cargo system is well known.

3. Able to target specific flight.

4. V a r i e t y o f c a r g o i n s i z e , c o n t e n t s a n d p a c k a g i n g m a k e s i t d i f f i c u l t t o s c r e e n .

5. L o w p e r s o n a l r i s k t o t e r r o r i s t . L o w r i s k o f i d e n t i f i c a t i o n a f t e r t h e a t t a c k .

6.D i v e r s i t y i n s i z e , d e n s i t y a n d n a t u r e o f c a r g o .

7. Urgent nature of cargo.

8. Easy to hide IEDs.

9.N o d i r e c t i n t e r a c t i o n b e t w e e n c o n s i g n o r a n d a i r l i n e s e c u r i t y .

Q) Under Avsec Order 01/2006 what are the security measures adopted by ASG for Air Cargo? Or what are the 3 things should be checked by
APSU/ASG before allowing cargo to tje airside?

a. Security sticker pasted on the cargo consignment.

b. Cargo manifest.

c. Access control of persons / vehicles.

Q) Which 03 points are guarded by ASG in Cargo Complex?

1. Entrance point where cargo is accepted.

2. Surveillance around the cargo complex

3. Access control point where the cargo is taken to airside.

Q)What do you understand by Known consignor? How it is different from regulated agent?

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A known consignor is an originator of property for transportation by air for their own account and who has established business with a regulated
agent or an airline on the basis of agreed criteria addressing the security of goods.

Whereas Regulated agent is an agent, freight forwarder or any other entity who conducts business with an operator and provides security controls
that are accepted or required by the appropriate authority in respect of cargo, courier and express parcels or mail.

Q)what are the security measures for Co Mat And Co Mail ?

• Must have a visual identification mark ofcharacteron packets.

• Must be cleared byX-ray/ Physical check.

• Co-Mails can be handed over to cabin crew.

• Co-Mats to be loaded in hold

• A record to be maintained by airline.

Q) What is High-risk cargo or mail ? Write any 3 indications marked in HRCM. OR When you decide as a HRCM?

New:-Cargo or mail which is deemed to pose a threat to civil aviation as a result of specific intelligence; or shows anomalies or signs of
tampering which give rise to suspicion.

old:- Cargo or mail presented by an unknown entity or showing signs of tampering shall be considered high risk if, in addition, it meets one of
the following criteria:

1) Specific intelligence indicates that the cargo or mail poses a threat to civil aviation; or

2) The cargo or mail shows anomalies that give rise to suspicion; or

3) The nature of the cargo or mail is such that baseline security measures alone are unlikely to detect prohibited items that could endanger the
aircraft.

4) Regardless of whether the cargo or mail comes from a known or unknown entity, a State‘s specific intelligence about a consignment may
render it as high risk.

-Specific intelligency on the consignments.

-if Suspicious and invalid documents is found than that cargo is treated as HRCM.

-Cargo generated from red countries:- eg. Afghanistan,Iraq, yemen, pakistan, syria, dhaka,somalia

-If the cargo has been tampered or damaged for any infiltration.

Q) Simulation chamber operates on the principle of activating the explosive device in the suspect object by simulating the : Physical conditions

Q)What is Simulation Chamber?

It is cylindrical vessel mounted on a concrete slab with chamber walls which can withstand the pressure of 05kgs of TNT. It operates on the
principle of activating explosive device in suspect object by simulating physical condition in a real journey.

5 Kgs of TNT can be sustained by Simulation chamber.

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Q) What are Advantages & Disadvantages of Simulation chamber ?

Advantages:-

• Simulates the in - flight conditions of the aircraft cargo hold

• Activates ambient condition devices like barometric triggering devices

• Can be used for large consignments

• Not required man power

Disadvantages:-

• Expensive fixed installations

• Not a detection system

• Not useful for remote controlled devices.

• False sense of security

Q)What documents are required when human remains are transported from a foreign station to India?

•Death Certificate

• Police clearance certificate

• Embalming certificate

• Clearances from Embassy concerned

• Copies of cancelled passport

Requirements: (Domestic)
 Death Certificate
 Police clearance certificate
 Embalming certificate
 Identity proof of deceased

Q)What are the security measures taken in respect of HUM?

 Verify al documents(NOC from police, embalming certificate, Death certificate)

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  Identity of person/relative who accompanies shall be established
 In case no relative/person accompanies the human remains will be X-Rayed.
 In the absence of x-ray machine human remains shall be inspected visually
 ETD/EVD if required

SECRET SENSTIVE STORE

 Verify the credibility of forwarding agency

 Document needed
 Certificate from booking agency/Department for packing, Contents, Supervision & accessibility.
 Permission from competent authority (BCAS) for transportation/Examption from checking

Q)What are the security measures for secret and sensitive cargo ?

• Written permission from commissioner for transportation and Exemption from security checks
• A document is furnished by authorized organization
• Officer from authorized organization has been checked physically, packed and transported to the airline operator
• The officer will taking care of this cargo should not contain any dangerous goods and any other prohibited items
• The airline operator shall ensure that the consignment has been handed over personally by a responsible person of the organization at the
destination .

POSTAL MAIL
 Security declaration certificate from Post Master

Security measures for Postal Mail:

 X-ray by postal department
 Physical Check
 A certificate is to be issued
 Mail should be escorted by a employee of postal department
 All mail bags can be X-ray screened by airline if required
 Must have a visual identification mark of character on packets
 Must be cleared by X-Ray I physical check
 Co-Mails can be handed over to cabin crew
 Co-mat to be loaded in hold
 A record to be maintained by airline

Q) What are the Security measures for un-accompanied/mishandled baggage?

Baggage that is transported as cargo and may or may not be carried on the same aircraft with the person to whom it belongs is called
Unaccompanied Baggage (Cir 31-2006).

Baggage involuntarily, or inadvertently, separated from passengers or crew is called Mishandled Baggage.

• Each item of unaccompanied hold baggage must be manifest clearly.

• It will be stored in a secured room provided for this purpose

• Screening through x-ray equipment from at least two different angles or Search by hand or Screening through an explosive detection system.

• The trained and certified screener shall furnish a certificate confirming that the unaccompanied hold has been subject to the specified security
controls and the said certificate shall be attached to the unaccompanied hold baggage portion of the manifest prior to loading in the aircraft

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Q)What is Consignment Security Declaration?

A document signed by a person nominated by a known consignor or regulated agent certifying that the consignment (s) to which the document
refers is known cargo.

Q)What do you understand by Known consignor? How it is different from regulated agent?

A known consignor is an originator of property for transportation by air for their own account and who has established business with a regulated
agent or an airline on the basis of agreed criteria addressing the security of goods.

Whereas Regulated agent is an agent, freight forwarder or any other entity who conducts business with an operator and provides security controls
that are accepted or required by the appropriate authority in respect of cargo, courier and express parcels or mail.

Q). What is the procedure for clearing of Cargo ?

• Cargo Security Declaration signed by authorized Cargo Agents as per BCAS AVSEC Order No.6/2005.

• All cargo consignments and mail shall be subjected to x-ray screening by trained and BCAS certified screeners of the concerned airlines;

• The consignments which cannot be screened through x-ray due to size constraints, volume or contents of the consignments, shall be physically
checked by the security staff.

• In case of cargo consignments which can neither be x-rayed nor can be physically checked In such case the airline operators may transport such
consignments only after observing 24 hours cooling off period;

• Affixing of prescribed security sticker on the cleared consignments

• Protection of security cleared cargo

• Escorting of cargo consignment.

Q) What is the difference between Annex A & Annex B as per AC No 08/2008?

Consignment Security Certificate : For consignments other than of Express Cargo or Courier bags,
a consignment security certificate will be prepared and submitted for each consignment as per
Proforma given in Annexure - A.
Collection Security Certificate: For Express Cargo/unaccompanied Courier bags, a collection security
certificate as per proforma at Annexure B will be prepared and submitted for each collection address.

Q)What do you understand by Air cargo supply chain? What is the importance of cutody of the screened cargo in the chain?

 Cargo supply chain is known consignor regulated agent and Aircraft operator

 Should be object to security control

 After screening the cargo to be screened in the sterile area

 Screened cargo should be protected from unauthorized access I.e. theft, pilferage or tampering.

 Screened cargo should be escorted and manifested for particular flight till it reaches the aircraft for loading.

Q. What is Vulnerability

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-Those characteristics of a target which could be exploited in an attack.

-Vulnerability is the susceptibility to physical or emotional injury or attack. It also includes uncertainty, risk and emotional values

Q. What is Risk

-The probability that an attack will be attempted and will be successful.

It is the chance that maybe high or low to actually harm or cause injury to someone according to the situation or circumstance. It also includes the
happening or occurring of any hazard while performing operations

Q. What is Components of Risk

RISK = THREAT x VULNERABILI

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Q)What are the classes of Dangerous goods?

Class 01 : Explosives

Class 02 : Gases

Class 03 : Flammable Liquids

Class 04 : Flammable Solids

Class 05 : Oxidizing and Peroxide substances

Class 06 : Toxic

Class 07 : Radioactive substances

Class 08 : Corrosives

Class 09 : Other Miscellaneous substances

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 CATERING
Circular 25/2006 – Security Controls for catering supplies

Order 07/2004 – Catering security

Q) Stages of catering Security?

a. Preparation

b. Pre-Setting

c. High Lift / Transportation

Q) What aspect must be looked into for catering security? Order 7/2004

Caterer:-

a. Supervisor for observing security control at catering premises.

b. Secured and access controlled premises

c. All employees to be undergo security awareness training program

d. Transportation under escort

e. Quarterly inspection by the airlines

f. BCAS inspection

g. Deliveries of Raw material to be x-ray or physically checked.

h. Chilling rooms and refrigerators to be under strict control

i. Catering carts should have proper locking systems.

j. Security certificate for each consignment to be loaded in aircraft.

k. HLVs should be securable

l. Quarterly inspection by the airlines

Q) What are points to be consideration in catering security?

Airline Security:-

 The airline security personnel will be present at the catering facility to closely supervise the preparation, packing, pre-setting of the
catering uplift and while placing them into meal carts containers.
 They will ensure that no unauthorized personnel have access to the catering uplift
 All security checked/cleared catering uplift will be sealed prior to loading into the hi-lift vehicle
 Anti-sabotage check of Hi-lift vehicle
 The HLV should be properly maintained and the rolling shutters should be locked and sealed
 The transportation of the catering vehicle should be under escort by the airline security officials/catering officials

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  While transferring the catering uplift from the HLV to the aircraft, airline security officials shall check the seal affixed at catering
facility for any traces of tampering and then handover the same to thec abin crew
 All security stickers and seals will be kept under safe custody at all times and maintain proper record

Q) Course of action in case of tampered seal on catering store.

• Inform your supervisor

• Carry out a thorough check of the HLV, catering uplift for any suspicious items

• Record the incident

Q) How Catering Moves ? Why Catering is a vulnerable target?

Ans : Food Preparation area – Pre-Setting stage- Loading bay for security checks- transportation from Catering premises to Airport for loading in
aircraft.

1. It is directly going inside the cabin of an aircraft.

2. Many people are involved in the movement of catering.

3. It is coming from landside to airside.

Q). What are the Security Controls for Newspapers and Cleaning supplies?

1. The stores and supplies have been obtained from an authorizes vendor

2. Should be searched by hand or X-ray screened for prohibited article;

3. Frisk staff and check all articles before allowing inside the aircraft

4. Any other security controls prescribed by the Commissioner.

 CPC (Central purchase committee) decides the vendors for the purchase of raw material of catering service.
 Caterer issue security certificate for each consignment loaded on to aircraft
 Raw materials, newspapers should be taken by authorized vendors by caterer.

Q) What Aspects must be looked into for Catering Security?

Security control by Caterer:-
 Security officer to supervise security control.
 Access controlled.
 Premises Secured.
 Catering carts should have proper locking system.
 Person employeed for delivery of catering supplies should have undergone AVSEC Awareness training.
 Delivery of raw material should be exact screened, physically checked and under escort.
 Hilift vehicle should be secured.
 Quaterly inspection by the Airlines.

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DFMD
CIRCULAR 25/2004:- Minimum standards for civil aviation security equipment (Appendix A-xray, B-
DFMD, C-HHMD,D-EDS,E-XRAY ,F-inline, G-DFMD, H-HHMD,I-night vision, J-EVD, K-ETD)

Circular 37/2000:- specifications of DFMD

wire
Transmitter panel

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General:

a) Works on electromagnetic pulsed-field technology

b) Height 2mtrs

c) Width 0.75 to 0.85 mtrs

d) Weight should not be more than 50.5KG.

e) DFMD resets itself within 03 seconds.

f) DFMD shall work satisfactorily within the temperature range of 0 to +45 degree Celsius with RH(Relative Humidity) up to 95% non-
condensing

g) DFMD has 8 overlapping zones

h) Each zone has 9 led bulbs

i) Total led bulbs 72 bulbs

j) DFMD should have uniform sensitivity across the aperture Metal object exceeding threshold mass should produce identical alarm when passed
through any portion within frame.

The DFMD should have Multi Zone capability with uniform sensitivity in all zones

k) DFMD shall be manufactured by firms having ISO 9000 certified

Q) What are the points to be considered while installing a DFMD?

• Distance between two side by side DFMDs at least 35 cms

• The floor should be even and solidly supported to prevent vibration

•STATIC METAL-Large static/Stationery metal should be 10cm(04inches) away from DFMD

•FLOOR VIBRATION-Floor should be even and solidly supported to prevent Vibration

•MOVING METAL OBJECTS-Large moving metal objects should be kept away from DFMD at 1m

•RADIATED ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE : Distance between Electrical Interference sources and Receiver Coil should be 0.5m
to4m(20-157inches)

•Conducted Electrical Interference-Plug the power cord to a line not sharing any heavy loads like large electric motors

•DFMD shall work satisfactorily without any deterioration in performance with the temperature range of 0 to +45C with RH(Relative Humidity)
up to 95% non condensing.

The total weight should not be more than 50.5KG.

The DFMD resets itself within 03 seconds after an alarm condition..

Q) What should we monitor when a person passes through DFMD?

The DFMD has eight overlapping zones. On detection of metallic items the lights in that particular zone will glow indicating the location of the
item on the body. DFMD also gives an audible alarm. Further checks can be done using HHMD or Physical Search procedure.

A) Proper distance to be monitored between passengers.- 90 cm

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B) Ensure passenger is not carrying any metallic and electronic items.

C) Ensure passenger is not wearing a overcoat or wearing a headgear

D) Profile the passenger

E) Watch for presence of metal in the areas where LED glows

F) Watch the electronic unit for quantity of metal on body

Q) What are the main components of a DFMD?

• Control Panel

• Transmitting panel

• Receiving Panel

• Remote Control unit

• Cross Piece

• Electronic unit

• LEDs

Q)What points to be observed while switching on DFMD and checking the serviceability.

The crosspiece,which has 04 columns and 16 stars,indicates the following to the operator:

- Two Green Columns - Indicates DFMD is operational.

-Two Red Columns - Indicates Faulty Machine

-Eight Green Lights - Sensitivity(Indicates No threat)

- Eight Red Lights - Sensitivity(Indicates level of Threat)

-The equipment does self calibration.

-The DFMD is calibrated with OTP to detect a min. 30 gms metal or more without touching the Pax.

PRE OPERATINAL CHECK OF DFMD:

 The equipment should be tested before Startup every shift.

 Anti Sabotage check of Area

 Switch on the machine, it does its own calibaration

•Check the DFMD is plugged in.

•There should not be any loose wire connection.
•Two/three green lights are appearing on electronic panel
•One /three static light (as per model) are appearing on receptor panel.
•Not more than 1-2 LED’s should be glowing when no one passes through DFMD

• Use OTP(10X10cms steel plate=30gms)-OTP is Operating test piece to check the performance of DFMD.

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•Place the OTP on different parts of body and pass through the DFMD 10 times.

•Ensure that OTP be kept at different part of body and all 8 zones are covered

•Place OTP in the back portion of body and front part

•Out of 10 times, 08 times DFMD must give correct alarm

•Space between passenger is -3 Feet /90cms

•The equipment should be tested before start-up every shift

•Power supply to be 160-260 V AC

Q) What are the Specifications of DFMD as prescribed by BCAS ?

-Multi zone capability with uniform sensitivity in all zones.

-Should be able to detect ferrous / non ferrous and metallic alloys / metals of various types of threat objects when passed through on the body
irrespective of the orientation, weight, size, and shape of the object

-Operating Voltage: 160-260V AC

-Aperture size: 2m height and 0.75-0.85 m width

-Operating temperature: 0-45 degree C

-Should be independent of the speed of passenger passing through.

-Both audio and visual alarms

-Should reset itself within 03 sec of alarm condition

-Should have traffic and alarm counters functional both ways

-Should be safe for pacemakers, magnetic tapes and films

-Should not be affected by UV, IR, EM, RF radiations(.infrared,ultraviolet,electromagnetic or RF radiation)

- STABILITY: Manufactured by firms having ISO-9000 certification

-DFMD shall have in built feature of auto calibration.

- Space between 2 Pax- 3Feet

- False alarm rate should be <3%

-not more than 1-2 LED’S should be glowing when no one passes through the DFMD

-Should not give any false alarm if any metal is moving at a distance of 1m away from DFMD.

Q) What is “OTP” and why it is used? How is the ‘DFMD’ tested with help of ‘OTP’?

i. Operating test piece (OTP) is block of aluminum of size 10X10cm and weighing about 30gms which is provided with every DFMD to test the
calibration and sensitivity of the DFMD before starting operation

ii. The OTP is placed on different parts of the body and passed through the DFMD

iii. The staff should pass 10 times from the DFMD. Ensure each time the OTP falls in a different zone.

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vii. When all 08 zones are covered, place OTP in front part of the body and pass through, next place

OTP in the back portion of the body and pass through out of the ten times at least 08 times the DFMD should give a correct alarm.

Advantage of DFMD:

•Helps to identify metallic items

•Give fair idea of location of metallic item as only lights in that Zone will glow

•Faster way to check passenger

•Easy to operate

•Safe for pacemaker, pregnant ladies, magnetic tapes and film safe

Disadvantage of DFMD:

•Proper distance to be maintained between passenger or else it will give false alarm

•Detects only metallic items, replicas made of other materials or some components of IED may not be identified.

•Detects metallic items in a specific range only- above 30gm

• Not portable

• It may Alarms when used near the floor (presence of metal in concrete)

Q)What is the process of calibrating a ‘DFMD’?

The procedure of calibration involves –

i. Choosing the operating frequency response

ii. Setting speed response

iii. Choosing detection programme vi. Internal width – 760mm / 29.9 inches

iv. Setting detection sensitivity vii. Internal height – 2010mm / 79.1 inches

v. Testing with OTP

Operating Principle

The operation is based on electromagnetic pulsed field technology:-

Transmitter pulses cause decaying eddy currents in metal objects inside the sensing area of the WTMD.

The signal induced to the receiver by the eddy currents is sampled and processed in the electronics unit.

Moving metal objects are detected when the signal exceeds the alarm threshold.

Examples of display signals:

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If not in use no more than 1-2 LEDs should be illuminating..

It gives two type of alarm such as audio & Visual.

The visual alarm will appear in electronic unit in the form of RED Lights. It will show the density of metal a passenger in his/her possession.

The Audio alarm will display on vertical light segments, which can be lighted separately to indicate the position of the detected item(s). Each of
the eight independent detection zones of the METOR 200 consists of three vertical light segments. It gives a rough idea about the location of
metallic items in a passenger.

(in short):- In DFMD/WTMD a coil in the side of an Archway through which the person being screened passes generated rapidly changing
magnetic field. This includes circulating current known as EDDY current in any metal object nearby. A 2 nd coil detects the secondary field
produced by these currents and gives a Signal.

AFTER SALE SUPPORT

DFMD should be under warranty for minimum two years the manufacturer /supplier should provide spares and annual maintenance service for
minimum of 5 years after expiry of warranty period at reasonable market rates.

SAFETY:

The machine must comply with requirements of health and safety regulations with regard to mechanical, electrical and radiation hazards. Before
installation of the machine, the supplier / manufacturers should furnish NOC from Atomic Energy Regulatory Board of India regarding radiation
safety.

Q)When DFMD is already installed at the airports, how introduction of Body scanners for pax screening will help security personnel at PESC
points at airports?

a) DFMD can detect only metallic items on pax body whereas Body scanners can identify and detect any item which is hidden on or within the
passenger body (e.g- Drugs, knife, weapons)

b) DFMD can detect metal within a range of 30gm or above whereas body scanners has no such limit for detecting any item.

c) DFMD may give false alarm about the presence of metal Whereas Body Scanner gives actual image of body and location of item concealed on
or within the body.

d) DFMD gives an idea of a location where a metal item could be concealed Whereas Body scanner shows an exact location or an area where an
item is concealed on or within the body.

Q)What is the process of calibrating a ‘DFMD’?

Ans:- The procedure of calibration involves –

-Choosing the operating frequency

-Setting speed response

-Choosing detection programme

- Setting detection sensitivity

- Testing with OTP

- Internal height – 2010mm / 79.1 inches

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- Internal width – 760mm / 29.9 inches

Q)What is Ferrous and NON-ferrous metal?

Ferrous Metal- Mostly contain Iron, they are magnetic and give little Resistance to corrosion. Eg. Vehicle & scrap metal used in cuttlery
kitchen

Non-Ferrous Metal- Do not contain Iron, Are not magnetic and are usually more resistant to corrosion than ferrous. Eg. AL,Cu, Brass, Lead

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Circular 16/2010 – Screening of passenger through ETDs (100% check of all pax with plaster cast on limb etc. will
specific check of the plaster cast through ETD)

CIRCULAR 25/2004:- Minimum standards for civil aviation security equipment (Appendix A-xray, B-DFMD, C-
HHMD,D-EDS,E-XRAY ,F-inline, G-DFMD,H-HHMD,I-night vision, J-EVD, K-ETD)

Define Explosive Detection System (EDS)?

A system or combination of different technologies which has the ability to detect, and so to indicate by means of an alarm, explosive
material contained in baggage, irrespective of the material from which the bag is made.

List the types of Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) ?

Explosive Trace Detection – ETD

Explosive Vapour Detector – EVD

Define Explosive Trace Detector – ETD?

The trials and tests of explosive trace detection equipment confirm that is highly effective in detecting minute traces (nano-gram level) of
explosive material where they are present.

Define Explosive Vapour Detector – EVD?

The Explosive Vapour Detector are capable of detecting small quantity of explosives provided the explosive vapour is available in the container.

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 Specification of EVD and ETD

Should be capable of detecting explosives contained in baggage.

Must not pose a health hazard

Should be able to operate on DC battery as well as 230V AC

Should be light in weight and easily portable

Warm up time should not be more than 40min

Throughput rate of 120 samples/hr

Operation temperature should be 20°C to 50°C

Q) How ETD works?

The explosive traces collected are fed in to the chamber where the particles are ionised and converted into electrically charged molecules. These
molecules move at the different speed depending on the molecular structure and size which helps in identification of explosives. Thats why it is
known as Ion-Mobility.

Q) How EVD Works?

The particles or traces collected are taken from the surface using a specialised paper known as sample trap. It is then inserted into the desk top
analyser for analyses. The analyser analysis the sample and an indication is given in audio visual alarm.

What are the Principles on which explosive detectors function

Specificity: Able to distinguish between explosive and non-explosive materials

Sensitivity: Able to detect minimum quantity of explosive

Selectivity: After detection is able to select the type of explosive

An EVD & ETD comprises three main components:

A Vapor and Trace detector comprises three main components:

1. Sampling system: (where sample is collected) The function of sampling system is to collect a sufficient quantity of explosive from the
environment and present it for analysis. Vapors are usually collected by drawing air through a material to which the vapors stick. This material is
then introduced into the analytical system. In case of trace detectors, wiping surfaces with a small piece or cloth usually does searching for
particulate tracing. Sometimes a device similar to a vaccum cleaner may be used to transfer particles onto some sort of filter then to the
instrument.

2. Analytical system:( where sample is analysed) The analysis of the vapor derived from the sample is usually done in two steps. Vapors of
different types are first separated from one another. This is usually done either by a technique called Gas Chromatography or by Ion Mobility
Spectroscopy.

3. Data Processing system:(gives audio visual alarm) it is the combination of separation and detection that gives system its ability to
discriminate between materials. All of them produce an electrical signal varying with time. This signal rises and falls giving a series of peaks. The
position of each peak in time allows it to be recognized as a particular substance. The height and area of each peak are related to the amount of

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generated and the type of explosive to be indicated.

The Explosive Vapour Detectors are capable of detecting small quantities of explosives provided the explosive vapour is available in the
container.

Due to low vapour pressure of plastic explosive made of RDX and PETN, it is difficult to detect plastic explosives.

Detection capabilities of explosives have been enhanced by marking the same with a agent named DMNB as per the ICAO convention on “
Marking of Plastic Explosive”.

The Explosive Trace Detectors are designed to detect nanogram (ng) level of explosive traces.

The swipe or vapour mode may be used for collection of samples and analysis.

Specifications EVD ETD

Detection capacity Detect explosive such as RDX, PETN, TNT, Dynamite, Detect explosive such as RDX, PETN, TNT, Dynamite,
SEMTEX, C4, HMX SEMTEX, C4, HMX

Sensitivity Capable of detecting Explosive of minimum 5 gm. Capable of detecting Explosive of minimum 100 ng.

Capable of detecting plastic explosive of minimum 5gms. Capable of detecting plastic explosive of minimum
100ng.
Capable of detecting non plastic explosive of minimum
40gms Capable of detecting non plastic explosive of minimum
200ng

False alarm rate Less than 3% typical alarm rate Less than 2% typical alarm rate

Warm-up time Approx. 20 – 30 minutes Approx. 20 – 30 minutes

Analysis time Approx. 10 second per sample Approx. 10 second per sample

Weight Less than 5kg Less than 40kg

Detection Gas Chromatography ION Mobility spectrometry(IMS).

Technology
/principle

Sample collection i) Air collection for vapour i) Surface wipe for trace particle/using filter/vacuum
pump unit.

Power 110/220 V , 50/50 Hz. 30w, Auto Sensing. 12 volt DC 110/220 V, 50/50 Hz. 30w, Auto Sensing. 12 volt DC

Detection mode Explosive mode. Optional - narcotic Explosive mode. Optional – narcotic

Signal processing i ) Variable integration time. i) Variable integration time.

ii) Plasmagram component. ii) Plasmagram component

iii) Recognition of multiple explosives in particulate /vapor iii) Recognition of multiple explosives in particulate
mode. /vapour mode.

Lighter in weight Heavier in weight

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Calibration Automatic calibration Automatic calibration

Operating -20 to +50 degree C, relative humidity 95% non-condensing -20 to +50 degree C, relative humidity 95% non-
temperature condensing

Time taken for Not more than 2 minutes Not more than 2 minutes
recalibration

Safety factors and Should meet National Safety regulations Should meet National Safety regulations
regulations:

Advantage (Benefit) and Disadvantage (Limitation) of EVD / ETD:

Advantage:

1. Capable of detecting small amount of explosive.

2. Quickly detects explosive concealed in baggage.

3.Can detect almost all kinds of explosives,

4.Light weight , easy to carry,

5.Quick results (quick detects explosive concealed in baggage),

6.Lesser false alarms.

7.No size restriction for consignment being searched less interpretation of result required

8.auto-calibrated

Disadvantage:

1. Can’t detect arms, detonator, and power source.

2. Gives false alarm.

3. Difficult to maintain.

4.Costly,

5.Trained staff required,

6.Warm up time is very high (about 20 min),

7.If give false alarm create panic situation.

8.Regular calibration required, sampling time & technique

9. Not readily available

10. Sampling techniques

11.Multi-layered packaging

12.as a machine it may malfunction

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13.Airtight materials will defeat sampling technique, vapour will not be available

Q) What are the principles / techniques for explosive detection?

-Gas Chromatography

-Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry

-Dual Technology

-Chemical Detection Kits

-Canine Olfaction

Q)What are the important points to be kept in mind while taking sample by operator on ION Scan 500DT?

 Make sure that ETD machine is not contaminated.

 Ensure that Verification test is done.

 Gloves should be worn.

 All equipments of ETD are available.

 Take the Sample from handling mechanism only.

 Collect the sample in one direction, avoid rubbing.

 Do not collect the sample from wet surface.

PARTS OF ETD? OR COMPONENTS OF ETD?

ANS : THE IONSCAN® 500DT UNIT CONSISTS OF THE

DETECTOR, INTEGRATED COMPUTER, TOUCH SCREEN
DISPLAY AND BUILT-IN PRINTER. EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS INCLUDE THE SAMPLING WAND AND
OPTIONAL KEYBOARD AND MOUSE.

OPERATOR TOUCH SCREEN

PRINTER COVER

SAMPLE INLET

USB PORT (FRONT)

ON/OFF BUTTON (FRONT)

KEYBOARD AND MOUSE PORT

DUST FILTER

POWER SOCKET

ON/ OFF BUTTON (BACK)

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PRINTER PORT

RS 232 PORT

EXTERNAL MODEM PORT

USB PORT (BACK)

SPECIAL I/O PORT

ETHERNET CONNECTION

PART OF ETD WAND?

SAMPLING FRAME WITH SWAB

SHAPER

SAMPLING ARM AND TRIGGER

PRESSURE SENSOR LIGHT

PRE OPERATIONAL CHECK OF ETD?

ENSURE THE WIRE IS PLUGED IN.

ENSURE ALL THE EQUIPMENT RELATED TO ETD MUST BE AVAILABLE .EG TWEEZER,GLOVES,SWAB PAPER, VERIFICATION
PEN ETC

ENSURE VERIFIC TEST HAS BEEN DONE

HOW TO START THE ETD MACHINE .

UNIT SET UP CONSIDERATIONS

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POWERING UP THE UNIT

LOGGING IN

PREPARE THE WAND

WARM UP TIME

READY STATUS

CLEARING PRESSURE FAULTS

VERIFICATION TEST

PURGING

READY FOR SAMPLING

WHAT IS DT? HOW MANY TUBES ARE THERE IN ETD?

DT STANDS FOR DUAL TUBE .THERE ARE O2 TYPE OF TUBES IN THE ETD TUBE 01 FOR NARCOTICS AND TUBE 02 FOR
EXPLOSIVES.

WHAT IS 212 IN ETD?

212 IS A PROCESS IN WHICH OPERTOR CHECKS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ETD WITH THE HELP OF 212 PROCESS.

FIRST 2 MEANS: 2 CONSECTIVE BLANK SAMPLES .THIS CHECK IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS NOT
CONTAMINATED (PRE – CONTAMINATION TEST)

1 MEANS : IN THIS WE ARE GOING TO USE THE VERIFICATION PEN TO CONTAMINAT THE SWAB PAPER IN ORDER TO
CHECK WHEATHER THE ETD MACHINE IS WORKING PROPERLY AND DETECTING THE EXPLOSIVES/NARCOTICS OR NOT.

KINDLY NOTE: THIS SAMPLE TO BE DONE ON VERIFIC MODE.

2 MEANS: LAST 2 MEAN THAT ONCE AGAIN WE ARE GOING TO CHECK THE 2 BLANK SAMPLES TO ENSURE THAT MACHINE
IS NOT CONAMINATED (POST CONTAMINATION TEST)

VERIFICATION PEN IN ETD AND ITS VALIDITY?

VERIFICATION PEN IS A KIND OF A PEN MADE BY THE SMITHS WHICH HAS A PARTICALS OF EXPLOSIVES AND NARCOTICS
BOTH.VERIFICATION PEN IS USED TO MARK THE SWAB, IN ORDER TO TEST THE ETD MACHINE. Normally, it has diluted TNT.

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WHAT IS SWAB?

SWAB: A PIECE OF MATERIAL USED TO COLLECT, GATHER OR SAMPLE PARTICLES FROM SURFACES.

HOW MANY TEST CAN BE DONE WITH ONE SWAB?

SWABS HAVE A MULTI-USE CAPABILITY OF APPROXIMATELY 20 NON-ALARMING SAMPLES.

WHAT IS PLASMAGRAM?

IONIZED MOLECULES SUBJECTED TO AN ELECTRIC FIELD MOVE AT DISTINCT SPEEDS, RELATED TO THEIR MASS
AND GEOMETRY,THAT CAN BE USED TO IDENTIFY THE ORIGINATING SUBSTANCE. ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETRY (IMS)
TECHNOLOGY APPLIES THIS PRINCIPLE BY MEASURING THE TIME IT TAKES FOR IONS ENTERING ONE END OF A “DRIFT
TUBE” TO REACH THE OTHER END (KNOWN AS “DRIFT TIME”) AND USES THESE RESULTS TO CHART A SPECTRUM CALLED
A “PLASMAGRAM”.

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WHAT ARE THE COLOR DISPLAYED IN SCREEN WHILE TESTING SAMPLES?

TOTAL NO OF COLORS DISPLAYED IN SCREEN ARE 03 WHILE TESTING THE SYSTEM.

YELLOW - STAND BY / WAITING

GREEN – READY TO USE

RED - ALARM DETECTED

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY SCOOB?

SAMPLING FRAME IS KNOWN AS SCOOB.

HOW ETD WORKS?

1. THE OPERATOR INSERTS A SWAB INTO THE SAMPLING FRAME AND COLLECTS A SAMPLE BY WIPING A SUSPECT
SURFACE WITH THE SWAB.

2. THE OPERATOR INSERTS THE SAMPLING FRAME INTO THE SAMPLE INLET TRIGGERING A LOCK THAT LOCKS THE
FRAME INTO PLACE, THEN DETACHES THE SAMPLING ARM FROM THE SAMPLING FRAME.

3. THE ANALYSIS CYCLE BEGINS WITH THE DESORBER MOVING UP AND SEALING THE SAMPLE BETWEEN THE DESORBER
HEATER AND THE IMS INLET. THE SCREEN DISPLAYS “ANALYZING” TO INDICATE THAT AN ANALYSIS IS BEING
PERFORMED.

4. THE SAMPLE IS HEATED AND SAMPLE CARRIER GAS (CLEAN, DRY AIR) SWEEPS THE DESORBED VAPORS INTO THE TWO
IMS DETECTORS, WHICH PERFORM THE ANALYSIS.

5. IF THE RESULT OF THE ANALYSIS IS A “PASS”, THE SCREEN CHANGES TO A GREEN BACKGROUND AND “NO ALARM
DETECTED” IS DISPLAYED.

6. IF THE RESULT OF THE ANALYSIS IS AN “ALARM”, THE SCREEN CHANGES TO A RED BACKGROUND AND DETAILED
INFORMATION ON THE COMPOUND(S) DETECTED IS DISPLAYED. OPTIONALLY, AN AUDIBLE ALARM SOUNDS.

7. ONCE THE ANALYSIS IS COMPLETE, THE OPERATOR REATTACHES THE SAMPLING ARM TO THE SAMPLING FRAME AND
REMOVES THE SAMPLING FRAME FROM THE DETECTOR. THE DETECTOR IS IMMEDIATELY READY FOR THE NEXT
SAMPLE.

WHAT IS BLANK?

BLANK: THE PROCESS OF RUNNING A COMPLETE ANALYSIS CYCLE. USED TO VERIFY THAT THE SYSTEM SWAB, AND
SAMPLING WAND ARE CLEAN AND UNCONTAMINATED.

WHAT IS DRIFT TIME?

DTIME OR DRIFT TIME: DRIFT TIME—THE TIME REQUIRED FOR AN ION CLOUD TO TRAVEL FROM THE GATE TO THE
COLLECTOR (DRIFT REGION)

WHAT IS BAKE OUT?

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BAKE-OUT: BAKE-OUT HEATS THE IMS TUBE TO VAPORIZE ANY CONTAMINATES THAT HAVE ACCUMULATED ON THE IMS
TUBE OVER TIME.

BAKE OUT ARE OF TWO TYPE: AUTOMATIC BAKE OUT AND NITRATE BAKE OUT

HOW MANY TUBES WE HAVE IN ETD?

THE SYSTEM CONTAINS TWO IMS DRIFT TUBES CAPABLE OF INDEPENDENT OPERATION. EACH IMS CAN BE OPERATED
IN EITHER THE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE MODE, TO ANALYZE EITHER EXPLOSIVES OR NARCOTICS OR INDEPENDENTLY OR
A VARIETY OF OTHER SETTINGS. A SPLIT INLET DIRECTS THE VAPORIZED SAMPLE INTO BOTH IMS TUBES IN A 50:50
RATIO AND ONE INTEGRATED FLOW MODULE IS USED FOR BOTH TUBES. A REGENERATIVE AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM
(APS) CONSISTING OF 2 CONTAINERS CONTAINING MOLECULAR SIEVES. ONE TOWER GENERATES CLEAN DRY AIR AND
THE OTHER TOWER IS REGENERATED OR PURGED. AT FIXED INTERVALS THE TOWERS ALTERNATE THEIR
FUNCTION.TUBE 1 FOR NARCOTICS AND TUBE 2 FOR EXPLOSIVES (DEDICATEDLY )

WHAT IS COLD START?

COLD START: WHEN THE 500DT IS POWERED-ON FROM A STATE WHERE ALL INTERNAL COMPONENTS HAVE REACHED
THERMAL EQUILIBRIUM WITH AMBIENT CONDITIONS. WHEN THIS OCCURS, TIME IS NEEDED FOR SEVERAL COMPONENTS
TO HEAT AND THERMALLY STABILIZE BEFORE THE DETECTOR IS READY TO PERFORM AN ANALYSIS.

WHAT IS DRIFT FLOW?

DRIFT FLOW: DRIFT FLOW—CLEAN DRY AIRFLOW INTO THE IMS, USED TO AID ANALYSIS AND HELP KEEP THE IMS
CLEAN.

WHAT IS IONS?

ION: AN ATOM OR MOLECULE WITH A NET ELECTRIC CHARGE DUE TO THE LOSS OR GAIN OF ONE OR MORE ELECTRONS.

WHAT IS IONIZATION?

IONIZATION: THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING IONS.

WHAT IS ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETRY?

ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETRY: IMS (ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETRY) IS THE CHARACTERIZATION OF A CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCE BY MEASURING THE SPEED (OR MOBILITY) OF ITS IONS INSIDE OF AN IMS IS A DRIFT TUBE. THE DRIFT TIME
OF A GIVEN ION CAN BE USED TO IDENTIFY THE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE.

WHAT IS RFID?

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RFID: RFID (RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION) TAG, USED TO TRACK THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE SAMPLING WAND
HAS BEEN USED.

WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY THE TERM SAMPLING?

SAMPLING: THE PROCESS OF COLLECTING TRACE AMOUNTS OF MATERIAL FROM BAGGAGE OR CLOTHING FOR ANALYSIS
BY THE ETD.

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CIRCULAR 40 / 2000 : SPECIFICATION FOR HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR

CIRCULAR 25/2004:- Minimum standards for civil aviation security equipment (Appendix A-xray, B-DFMD, C-
HHMD,D-EDS,E-XRAY ,F-inline, G-DFMD,H-HHMD,I-night vision, J-EVD, K-ETD)

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Q) How does the HHMD work?

The operation is based on electromagnetic pulsed-field technology. In HHMD a coil generates a rapidly changing magnetic field. When a metal
object comes in contact with the magnetic field it generates a current known as Eddy Current in metal object nearby. This current is received by
the magnetic field of either the same coil or second coil mounted on the same device and it generates the signal (The coil mounted on the device
detects the secondary field produced by this current and gives signal.)

PARTS OF HHMD

-Handle, LED, Sensing coil

- Head Phone Jack

- Metal Indicator (Magnetic loop)

- Power Indicator

- Power Switch

- Sensitivity Control

- Battery Section (9V)

ADVANTAGE OF HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR

• Quick

• User-friendly

• Detects both ferrous and non-ferrous metal

• Easy to use

•provide Touch free checks for passenger.

• Able to identify the exact location on the body of a potential threat item

• Can detect smaller object 0.5gm.

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• Portable

• Low unit cost

• It’s safe for Pace makers, Magnetic tapes and pregnant ladies.

DISADVANTAGE OF HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR

• It may malfunction/ gives false alarm

• Errors in use are possible

• Detects only metallic items

• Replicas made of other materials or some components of IED may not be identified

• Cannot detect plastic explosives.

• To use it effectively requires training

• Alarms when used near the floor (presence of metal in concrete)

• Slow and time consuming

TESTING OF HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR

• Must be tested before each search

• Check that battery is fully charged

• Hold detector 2.5 cm (1”) from watch, belt buckle or metal object and test that it is detecting presence of metal

• Adjust audio control knob as necessary

Q) What are the important specifications of HHMD as prescribed by BCAS?

• Should be able to detect minimum 0.5 gram metal without being in direct contact with it.

• Operating temp: 0-45 degree C

• Weight not exceeding 250gms

• Should be safe for pacemakers

• Both audio and visual alarms

• Easily disposable replaceable / rechargeable batteries

• Indicator to indicate battery status

• Should have independent portable battery charger if the HHMD uses rechargeable batteries

• Should be safe for pacemakers, magnetic tapes, and films

• The HHMD shall be manufactured by ISO 9000 certified firms.

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Q) What points must be observed while carrying out frisking of a passenger with the use of an HHMD? procedure for using HHMD?
Points to be kept in mind while using HHMD?

• Ensure the HHMD is working properly

• Greet pax and ask for permission to frisk

• Ensure the passenger has removed all the metallic items. Put all metallic items in the tray and pass through the x-ray

• The HHMD should be 2.5cm away from the pax

• Ensure pax is not holding or carrying any items in his hands.

• Ask passenger to stand on platform (if available)(size of frisking stand: 2.5feet X 2.5feet X 6 inches height)

• Stand slightly to one side of passenger and holding detector 2.5 cm (1”) from passenger’s body, commence search as demonstrated

• Follow a systematic search covering all the area.

• Distance between the two passenger

• If the alarm sounds, ask passenger to check the area and to display any items found

• Re-scan the area to confirm that all items have been removed

•Do not touch the passenger with the detector

•Adjust audio control knob as necessary

• Frisking of a lady to be done by a lady.

Q) What are the pre-operational check of a HHMD ?

- Check that battery is fully charged.

- Hold detector 2.5 cm (1") from watch, belt buckle or metal object and test that it is detecting presence of metal.

- Adjust audio control knob as necessary.

USE OF HHMD:

(a) Check HHMD before using by moving it over any metallic item on your body.
(b) Greet the pax and ask the permission to frisk.
(c) Ask him/her to remove the metallic items from pocket and keep that on the table.
(d) Check each of those items.
(e) Frisk the pax with the HHMD.
(f) HHMD should be at a distance of 1 inch (2.5cm) from the pax body.
(g) In case of alarm ask the pax to display the item, check the item and keep that aside.
(h) Check the same area again to ensure that no more metallic item in that area.
(i) Say thanks for his/her cooperation.

Q) Write any 3 points explaining how to maintain privacy of passenger while carrying out his /her frisking ?

1. Take the consent from the pax before frisking.

2. HHMD should be 2.5cm away from the body while doing frisking.

3. Male will check Male pax and Female will check female .

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4. Female frisking should be conducted in frisking booth.

5. In case of any alarm, passenger to remove metal items from the body and not the staff.

Q) Write the Cardinal Rules of using HHMD?

-Exercise caution and courtesy,

-Physical search must be with consent,

-Female checks with female, male checks with male

Q) What are the Safety rules Hand Held Metal detector?

-Do not place it on wet or metal surface

-Do not hold swing it by the head

-Do not use it as a hammer

-Do not keep on metal objects

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CIRCULAR 11/2017:- Technical Specifications of civil Aviation Security equipments (Inline screening procedure)
(technical specifications of XBIS)(Appendix A-xray BIS ,B-in line,Ct EDS)

CIRCULAR 25/2004:- Minimum standards for civil aviation security equipment (Appendix A-xray, B-DFMD, C-
HHMD,D-EDS,E-XRAY ,F-inline, G-DFMD,H-HHMD,I-night vision, J-EVD, K-ETD)

CIRCULAR 8/2017:- Procedures to deal with situations wherein arms and ammunitions detected during screening of
passenger or his bag

CIRCULAR 23/2005:- Physical Search of passenger/hand Baggage (Procedure for passenger and carryon baggage
screening)

CIRCULAR 34/2005:- Procedure for screening of Hold Baggage (6 qstns to ask pax)

On November 8, 1895 Wilhem Conred Roentgen discovered a new kind of radiation which he called X – rays. These are electromagnetic
radiation just like light heat and radio waves.

The standard unit for measuring the quantity of ionizing radiation is Roentgen denoted by – “R

1 REM = 1000 millirem

Atomic no. Is denoted by - Z

Dosimeter badge : A device worn by persons operating X-ray equipment to warn them of potential over exposure to radiation leakage from x-ray
equipment.

X rays will pass uninterrupted through low-density substances, whereas higher-density materials will reflect or absorb the X-rays because there is
less space between the atoms for the waves to pass through.

X-BIS: A piece of equipment use to take a picture using X-RAY, used at airport to interpret image of property destined for transport on civil
aviation. Eg. Guns, bombs, or other prohibited items.

X-ray projected on a fluorescent screen, Coating on the screen will glow.Object placed between X-ray and
screen will absorb some of the X-ray causing a shadow on the screen

Denser the object – darker the shadow, darker the image

Denser object absorbs more X-rays.

When a object passes through the tunnel it reaches a point where sensors are located. Sensors detect the
baggage and the generator get ON, radiations are given out and image of the baggage is produced on the
monitor.

Detection Requirement :

X – ray-screening equipment is required for use in detecting both metallic and non-metallic objects. These items may be concealed in any form of
luggage carried or placed on board an aircraft .The list of items to be identified includes:

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• Firearms both metallic and non-metallic

• Firearms components

• Ammunition of all calibers

• Grenades and other fragmentation/ blast weapons

• Knives, batons, swords etc

• Explosives, military and commercial

• Detonators and timing devices

• Electrical and electronic items

• Power sources

XBIS Requirement / properties of X-BIS :

• A high detection rate i.e. probability of detection has to be ensured.

• An unequivocal differentiation between hazardous and non-hazardous substances has to be ensured.

• Low false alarm rate

• Inspection of entire bag as well as partial bag areas

• Integrated image device

• Detection category of small amounts even below ICAO/TSA standard

• Throughput up to 400 pax bags per hour and 200 cargo bags per hour.

Properties of X-ray:

• They are invisible.

• They move in straight lines, and at the speed of light.

• They cannot be deflected by means of a lens or prism.

• They pass through matter. The degree of penetration depends on the kind of matter, and the energy the x-ray concerned.

• They are ionizing radiation, they liberate electrons in matter.

• They impair or destroy living cells.

X-rays wavelengths are extremely short, only 1/10,000 that of light x-rays are produced when electrons,

traveling at high speed collide with matter and change direction.

Q)Why xray bis must have anti rodent and dust proof cover?

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Ans. X-Ray BIS must have anti rodent and dust proof cover:

Rodents destroy insulation ,electrical wiring and other components of xray bis.this may also cause threaten human safety.

Dust can block propper airflow in xray bis and it can over heat the machine and stop working correctly.

Differences between Single & Multi Energy System / techniques of X-RAY:

Single Energy X-ray System

a) One Level of X-ray is used

b) Monochrome Images (Black And White)

c) Cannot distinguish materials according to atomic numbers

d) Scans objects slice by slice

Multi Energy X-ray System / Dual Energy

a) Two Levels of X-ray Energy used

b) Distinguishes between materials according to Atomic Numbers

c) Displays Colour Images

d) High level of penetration

e) Materials are divided into groups – Organic Mixed / Inorganic

The technology used X-ray BIS / latest technologies worldwide are as under :

a) Single Energy

b) Dual Energy

c) Backscatter

d) Computer Tomography xray (CTX)

e) Thermal Neutron Activation (TNA)

f) Pulse Fast Neutron Analysis (PFNA)

g) Nuclear Quadruple Response (NQR)

X-ray BIS Inbuilt Protection :

The in built safety measures in X-ray BIS are: -

1. Low X - ray Dose “Radiation emitted from the cabinet of x-ray system shall notexceed an exposure of 0.1mR/hr. at any point five cm outside
the external surface. This specification limits exposure to a user in normal operation.

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2. Lead Curtains – Lead curtains at both entry and exit prevent scattered x rays that may occur whenever the inspected and items enter or leave
the unit. (*to prevent xray)

3. Lead Shielding – Lead shielding in the unit prevents the emission of scattered x-rays independent of the covering panels. This ensures safe
operation even with external panels removed. (*to prevent xray from panel)

4. Interlocks – If an attempt is made to generate x-ray with a critical panel missing an interlock will sense this and prevent x-ray from being
generated.

Note:-Low xray dose is for inside and outside both.

For inside* eg. Film safe and matter in the bags is safe.

For outside* eg. Radiation hazard 0.1mR/Hr, 05 cms from external housings.

Safe for screeners and other person nearby

Q) Why do you use lead shielding in the inspection tunnel, why not steel or any other metal shielding?

Ans: Lead has property of absorbing x-ray. It absorbs all the scattered x-ray in the inspection tunnel. Steel or any other metal may be penetrated
by normal x-ray dose or the accumulated dose of x-ray. It can also create a problem in image interpretation.

FILM SAFE :

X-ray radiation does not affect all the objects in a typical piece of baggage or attach case , except for the film in photographic camera .

*Electric and Magnetic based item , such as floppy disk are un – affected,

*The film in a camera will indeed respond to X-rays ,as well as the visible light for which it was intended.

*While it is true that un-processed photographic film is somewhat sensitive to X-ray ,damage from modern system are quite rare .Thus the
modern X-BIS is called Film Safe

Why X-ray machine is Film Safe?

• 1. X-ray machine generates x-rays of very short wavelength which are not easily absorbed by the film component.

• 2. Due to low x-ray dose, even the highest accumulated dose of x-ray does not affect the film.

• 3. Due to regular movement of conveyor belt during screening, the film comes in contact of x-rays for fraction of seconds only. ( Constant
speed of conveyor belt)

• 4. Fan beam Geometry

Components of XBIS:

1. X-ray Generator

2. Key Board

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3. L – Shaped Detector Line

4. Lead Coated Panels

5. Lead coated curtains

6. Emergency stop buttons

7. Inspection Tunnel

8. Monitor

9. Conveyor Belt

10. Emergency switch

11. Idle roller

SPECIFICATIONS OF X-BIS:-

• Single wire Resolution: 40SWG

• Penetration : should be of 30mm steel or greater

• Conveyor Belt Speed : Between 0.18 and 0.3 mtr /sec

• Radiation level: 0.1m R/Hr at 5cm

• TIP : to be installed

• CTP : To be provided

• Software feature of machine: On line

• Operating temperature : 0° C to 40° C and storage temperature 20°C to 50°C.

• Multicolor : Mandatory

• Zoom : 16X

• Software enhancement To be implement – TIP Facility

• X-ray Image resolution: 1280 X 1024 pixels.(full HD)

• Throughput for Baggage 400 Bags / Hour

• Throughput for Cargo 200 Bags / Hour

• Machine should operate on : 230V AC, 50 HZ power supply

• X-RAY generator: Dual view

• Machine: Should be film / food safe

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• Lead impregnated safety screens should be available

at either ends of the tunnel. Idle rollersto be provided at either ends of the tunnel to facilitate placing of baggage at the input andoutput points.

• Fac ility for variable contrast must be incorporated to allow enhancement of lighter anddarker portion of the image.

• If the machine fails to penetrate a particular item, then an alarm (visual and audio both)should be generated to notify the operator.

• Anti-rodent and dust proof cover must be provided.

• The company manufacturing the equipment should have ISO certification for manufacturingand servicing of X-Ray screening machines.

• SAFETY: The machine must comply with requirements of health and safety regulationswith regard to mechanical, electrical and radiation
hazards. Before installation of the machine,the supplier / manufacturers should furnish NOC from Atomic Energy Regulatory Board ofIndia
regarding radiation safety after every five years.

• Machine should be capable of recalling 15 - 20 previous images. And should have the capability of Archiving 3000-4000 images. (* now
minimum 14 days images)

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•It should be able to differentiate between hazardous and non-hazardous substances.

Imp. : Distance between two bags during screening should not be less than 30cms or 1 feet for X-Ray baggage Inspection System to
calibrating itself.

Safety measures for XBIS:

• All service panels should be closed and locked.

• All the lead curtains must be hanging down, and in good condition.

• All emergency switches must be in the released (out) position.

• There should be no object in the inspection tunnel.

• One must not inspect human beings and live animals.

• While the X-ray unit is activated ensure that nobody sits or stands on the conveyors or touches moving parts.

• Small items with loose belts or loose packaging and items which cannot be placed firmly on the conveyors must be placed into appropriate
plastic containers to avoid damages.

Pre Operative Check X Ray BIS :

Before operating the X-ray equipment:

• All service panels should be closed and locked.

• The lead curtains must all be hanging down, and in good condition.

• All emergency OFF switches must be in the released (out) position.

• There should be no objects in the inspection tunnel.

• Check that nothing is obstructing the conveyor belt.

• Small items with loose belts or loose packaging and items which cannot be placed firmly on the conveyors must be placed into appropriate
plastic containers to avoid damages.

• Make sure there is a table available for physically searching baggage.

• Make sure that the conveyor belt and monitor screen are not dirty.

• Check the exterior of the x ray machine for loose wires disconnections.

• While the X-ray unit is activated ensure that nobody sits or stands on the conveyors or touches moving parts.

• One must not inspect human being and living animals.

Switching on the X-ray machine:

• Check that machine is plugged in.

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• Insert key into control panel and switch machine on.

• Adjust brightness and contract controls.

• Test the forward, stop and reverse movement of the conveyor belt.

• Test the X ray monitor image definition by using the manufactures test piece (CTP)

Standard XBIS Keyboard Switches And Its Functions Of Heimann:

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Image Display Keys Board

1. B1 – Negative image or Inverse (INV / NEG) When this key is pressed the image is displayed in reverse i.e black becomes white and vice
versa.

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2. B2 – Image display mode Organic Stripping (OS+) or Inorganic Material Key (IM): When this key is pressed all colors are removed expect for
blue. This will highlight any inorganic materials.

3. B3 – Organic only plus (O2+) or Organic material Key (OM) When this key is pressed, all colours are removed except for orange. This will
highlight any organic materials.

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4. B4 – Black / White X – ray image (BW) or Black and White Key (B + W)When this key is pressed, all colour information from the image is
removed and black and white image is displayed.

5. B5 – Display mode super-enhancement (SEN) or Crystal Clear Key (CC)When this key is pressed, it brings out the details in both light and
dark areas simultaneously. (to check the edges, good enhancement, good penetration, better way to see electronic items)

6. B6 – Image display mode with higher penetration (HIGH) or High Density KeyWhen this key is pressed, the presentation of high density
objects is enhanced.

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7. Variation Key: It varies the currently active image display mode

8. P1: Acknowledging message /entries Returning to parent menu Activating a function Accepting a proposed action (OK/Accept)

9. P2: Cancelling entries and returning to parent menu (Cancel/ Abort)

10. P3: Marking the suspect bag

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11. Control Keys: Used for controlling the conveyor /reviewing /stop the conveyor

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12. Navigator: Used for selection of zoom function and for selection of functions in screen menus and windows

13. Emergency Stop Button: To quickly switch off conveyor, X-ray Generators and Monitors

14. Power On Indicator: Shows that x-ray unit is switched on

15. Wait Indicator: Shows that x-ray unit is not ready for operation

16. Radiation Indicator: Warns of the emission of x-rays

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ECIL – Rapiscan Key Board

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Standard XBIS Keyboard Switches and Its Functions ECIL

• Forward Key (FWD): When this key is pressed the conveyor belt will start. Any object on the belt will proceed to the inspection tunnel for
scanning.

• Stop Key (STOP): When this key is pressed, the conveyor belt will halt. (Note: If this key is pressed during scanning of an object, the belt will
stop then reverse a few centimeters. This is to ensure that when “Forward” is selected again, no part of the object is missing from the image.)

• Reverse Key (REV): When this key is pressed, the conveyor belt will travel in the reverse direction.

• Zoom selection Keys (1 to 9): The image on the screen is divided into nine segments, each corresponding to a position on the keypad. E.g when
key 1 is pressed the top left corner of the image is selected; this area is then expanded to full screen size. If the key held down then times four
zoom mode is entered. The zoomed area is then divided into a further nine segments, any of which can be selected and zoomed up.

• Zoom Key (Zoom): This key pressed when it is required to return to a normal full size image.

• Inorganic Material Key (IM): When this key is pressed all colors are removed expect for blue. This will highlight any inorganic materials.

• Black and White Key (B + W): When this key is pressed, all colour information from the image is removed and black and white image is
displayed.

• Inverse Key (INV): When this key is pressed the image is displayed in reverse i.e black becomes white and vice versa.

• Organic material Key (OM): When this key is pressed, all colours are removed except for orange. This will highlight any organic materials.

• Crystal Clear Key (CC): When this key is pressed, it brings out the details in both light and dark areas simultaneously.

• High Density Key: When this key is pressed, the presentation of high density objects is enhanced.

• Low density Key (LOW): When this key is pressed, the presentation of less dense objects in enhanced.

• EPX key (EPX): When this is pressed, square box will appear on the screen using the tracker ball, move the box next to the object under
suspension and clip the left button. The computer will analyze the image and the potential threat item will displayed in red, with a lightened
square around it.

• Menu Key (MENU): This key gives detailed description of the functions available in the Image Processing Section of the keyboard.

• Search Key (SRCH): If this key is pressed, when the bag exits the tunnel, the Search lamp will illuminate, and a buzzer will sound. This
indicates to security personal that the bag at the exit of the tunnel needs to be searched.

• Mode key (MODE): This key enables access to some of the lesser-used image processing functions detailed below:

.1. VCS, 2. VDZ, 3. VEH, and 4. VG

Q)What are the functional keys Smiths x-ray and their correspondence keys in Rapiscan?

HEIMANN RAPISCAN

NEG (negative) INV (inverse)

OS (organic stripping) IM (inorganic materials)

O2 (organic only) OM (organic materials)

SEN (Super enhancement) CC (crystal clear)

BW ( black and white) B+W

HI (high penetration) HIGH

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X-Ray Imaging Principle:

• X-Ray projected on a fluorescent screen • Coating on the screen will glow

• Object placed between X-Ray and screen will absorb some of the X-Rays causing a shadow on the screen

• Denser the object – darker the shadow

• Denser the object – darker the image

• Denser object absorbs more X-Rays

• Revolver or gun absorbs more than hairdryer

COLOR PRINCIPLE:

Group Atomic Colour Description

number identification

1 01-10 Orange Mainly ORGANIC material containing elements like Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Carbon,
Many explosives (e.g C3 15 (NO3)3 nitroglycerine, plastics such as acrylic material, paper,
textile, food, wood, water.

2 11-18 Green Mainly INORGANIC material like light / medium heavy metals like Aluminum, sodium,
chlorine, cooking salt.

NOTE: There is an overlapping of ORGANIC & INORGANIC substances

3 19-75 Blue This group is composed of Heavier Metal / INORGANIC substances like Steel, Zinc, Tin,
titanium, Chromium, Iron, Nickel, Copper, Silver etc.(medium heavy elements)

4 >75 Opaque This group is of substances that cannot be penetrated by X-ray / absorbed by the item like
Lead, Platinum, Bismuth, and Uranium. (Heavier elements)

Categorization of Contents :

SAFE :Baggage / cargo under this category will be tagged as Security Checked and forwarded

SUSPECT : Baggage / cargo under this category will be segregated and subjected to Physical Checks by the searcher

UNSAFE :Baggage / cargo under this category will be held back in the tunnel and reported to higher authorities (Supervisor) and Police. Take
other action in accordance with local standard operating procedures.

Location of Generator

The image of an object depend on the placement of the object on the conveyor belt. The placement depends on the location of the X–Ray
generator. The advantages and

disadvantages are given below:

TOP DOWN BEAMER

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In this type of XBIS, the X-ray generator is located above the baggage inspection tunnel and the X-ray beams are generated from top to

downwards direction.

• Advantages:

-Low conveyor belt

-Space Saving Design

-easy to Handle Bulky Baggage

• Disadvantages :

-Performance Limitation

-Occupies more vertical space

-Easy accessible inspection tunnel to children and animals

DOWN TOP BEAMER

In this type of XBIS, the X-ray generator is located below the baggage inspection tunnel and the X-ray

beams are generated in down-top direction.

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• Advantages :

-Magnification of Objects

-High Performance X – ray

-Space Saving Design

• Disadvantages :

-High Conveyor belt

-Difficult to Handle Bulky Baggage

-Baggage cannot be placed vertically |

-cannot be used for cargo

SIDE BEAMER

In this type of XBIS, the X-ray generator is in the side of machine and the X-ray beams are generated from side.

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• Advantages :

-Low conveyor belt

-easy to Handle Bulky Baggage

-High Performance

• Disadvantages:

-Easy access for passenger traveling with small children

-more space required due to size of the machine

-Bags are required to be placed in vertical position |

-Easy accessible inspection tunnel to children and animals

Advantages and disadvantages of X-ray machine:

Advantages / Benefits:

1. Film safe

2. Does not cause any hazard to food and drugs

3. Time saving

4. Convenience to passengers

5. Less manpower engaged

6. Bags can be checked for IED / weapon / DG without opening it

7. Speed (faster way to check)

8. Familiar technology

Disadvantages / Limitations:

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1. Not 100 % full proof

2. Only trained staff can use the machine

3. Consignments bigger than the tunnel size cannot be checked

4. Human factor is vulnerable. - operator skills lost if not used regularly.

5. Can not detect explosives.

6. Very expensive

7. Regular maintenance & calibration is required

8. Contents obscured by dense items - Lack of penetration of X-rays

9. Complex items hard to interpret

10. Calibration and maintenance is required

BCAS Regulations

Minimum 10% of X-ray screened baggage should, at random, be marked for physical examination in normal conditions

In alert situation or vulnerable flights minimum 25% to 30% of X-ray screened baggageshould, at random be marked for physical examination.

Responsibilities of the official agencies operating X – ray BIS:

Each X – BIS requires to be manned by four-trained personal per shift:

01 – Load Officer

01 – X-RAY officer- Monitoring the screening

02 – Physical check of baggage/ Explosive detection test / Affixing security stickers

Only trained personnel will be permitted to: -

a. Ensure that bag is placed correctly into the tunnel of X – BIS

b. Monitor the X – ray image

c. Physically check the contents of the bag / place security stickers/ band.

Above duties will be performed in rotation so that any one person does not monitor X – ray image for more than 20 minutes at one stretch.

Stock of security band / sticker should be kept in secured conditions under the custody of designated official who will be held responsible if these
are found lying unsecured.

Security strapping machine shall be used only under the order of designated official and only those bags will be strapped which are cleared by
these trained personnel on monitor / physical search.

Following log books / registers / files shall be maintained at each X – BIS as detailed below:

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a. X – Ray BIS maintenance register – It shall contain the machine model / make distinctive number name of manufacture purchase price and
date of installation on the first page. From second page onwards, it will contain the time and date of breakdown nature of complaint date and time
of arrival of repairer date and time when machine is set to order . Last column will give the name and signature of official agency personnel who
accepts the machine as repaired.

b. Dangerous goods register - Details of dangerous goods detected or not permitted to be carried or permitted to be carried in safe condition will
be entered. Following particulars will be entered: -

1. Date and time

2. Name of pax / flight No / Aircraft

3. If weapon then details of license

4. Dangerous item detected

5. Condition of packing of dangerous goods (ammunition if loaded / batteries off (if permitted how it was repacked)

c. X-ray security sticker usage register,

d. Baggage physical check register,

e. Screener’s log book,

f. Copy of Screener’s certificate of operators

g. CTP Test log book.

H. Xray rotation register.

Supervisors should regularly monitor efficiency, alertness and professional competence of an operator on duty. Persons not up to the mark will be
taken off the X- ray BIS and shall be deployed back only after training / refresher course.

CTP test log sheet:

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Duties of Load Officer:

• The load officer must be positioned at the ‘input’ end of the X-Ray machine to enable him to observe and assist with the flow of persons
proceeding through the screening process.

• The Officer will remain alert for any person who gives cause for concern.

• perform the duties of profiler(check the ticket)

• The Officer will take bags, packages and other articles from each person as they arrive for screening. • He will ensure that
(a) Bag is placed correctly into the tunnel of X-BIS.

(b) Lift heavy baggage onto the idle rollers.

(c) Take them off the idle rollers.

(d) Assist in operating the security strapping machine.

(e) Assist the passengers in queue.

(f) Keep the X-BIS area free of left-over trolleys.

• All bags are to be placed on the conveyor belt in such a way as to create a clear image on the X-ray monitor. Maintain 30cm.distance from each
bag. Will not allow anyone to put his hand in the tunnel of X-BIS.
• All bags shall be removed from trolleys. The Officer will alert the X-Ray Officer if there is any bag, which may be unusually heavy or for
another reason which may warrant particular scrutiny.
• The Officer shall not leave their duty unless relieved or until the screening point is closed.

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Duties of X-Ray Officer:

• Before commencing duty, the X-ray Officer will check the equipment (X-Ray machine) to ensure that it is fully operational. (Pre-operational
check)

• Conducts CTP Test

• The X-Ray Officer will always be in a position to study the X-Ray image and maintain easy operation of the controls. (Screen the baggage)

• The X-Ray Officer will examine the contents of each bag and its image on the monitor.

• The X-Ray Officer will not continuously view images on the X-Ray monitor for periods exceeding 20 minutes. (20 mins. Rotation)

• If any unauthorized articles are present, or if there is doubt as to the contents of the bag, the bag will be referred for manual hand search and/or
explosive detection test. (If doubt, send for physical check.)

• Only when the Officer is satisfied that the baggage is free of any unauthorized articles, he will check the bag for further processing.

• Take bag for Random Search.

• The Officer will not leave his position unless relieved or until the screening point is closed.

• SOP for threat bags.

• When screening is complete, the officer must check that there are no articles or bags left inside the Xray machine.

Duties of Manual Hand Search/Explosive Detection Test Officers:

• One or two officers to be detailed for conducting manual hand search and /or explosive detection test of the hold baggage on continuous
random basis or when abag / item is not cleared by the X-Ray Officer. The X-Ray Officer will not clear the bag in the following cases:

(a) An unauthorized articles (prohibited or dangerous items) other than explosive device is observed on the X-Ray image or

(b) The X-Ray Officer is not satisfied as to the safety of any articles in a hold baggage or

(c) If the contents of any hold baggage are not distinguishable on the X-Ray image, or

(d) If at any time the X-Ray Officer considers it necessary or when directed to do so

by their Supervisor.

Q) Under what circumstance should a bag be given for hand search after X-Ray screening?

1. Items which you cannot identify.

2. Items which cannot be distinguish.

3. Liquid in bottle.

4. Loose wires.

5. Pale stick like object.

6. Random search.

7.A Dark Object is noticed on the Monitor

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SUPERVISOR AND HIS RESPONSIBILITIES: ( Cir 23/2005)

1 There must always be a trained supervisory officer present when passenger screening is taking place.

2 Before leaving the screening area, the supervisor must appoint another security officer to act as supervisor during their absence.

3 Screening shall not commence without there being sufficient trained staff present to operate required number of check-points.

4 The Supervisor shall ensure that officers are assigned to tasks required for screening operation.

5. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the covert alarm systems in use are regularly tested and are in working order.

6 The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all operational equipment remains in working order.

7 The supervisor shall ensure that officers carry out their assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manner. All policies, procedures and
standards must be complied with.

8 The supervisor shall control the response to any incident, information, threat, or emergency arising during screening in accordance with
prescribed norms. The Supervisor shall remain responsible until all action is complete or the incident is handed over to another person in
authority.

9 The Supervisor shall deal with any dispute arising during screening procedures in accordance with prescribed norms. In doing so, the
Supervisor shall be aware of the need for public relations but shall not permit security or safety to be compromised.

10 The Supervisor shall ensure that all records and other documentation are correctly completed at the conclusion of screening.

11 The Supervisor will constantly assess the need for operation of additional checkpoints and make arrangements to anticipate the need. Long
queues of pax shall be avoided as these are risky from security point of view.

12 Outside normal screening hours, the Supervisor may, at his/ her discretion, reduce the staff at the screening point to a minimum.

Items that may present difficulties to the X-ray Operator while Screening:

While screening the x-ray operator may come across certain items that may be difficult to screen. This will include:

• Wrapped presents and gifts

• Children’s toys

• Crutches, canes, walking sticks

• Urns containing human remains

• Religious objects, valuable jewelry and paintings

Typical screening point Log will contain:

• Location of screening point

• Time and date of occurrence

• Airline flight number and destination

• Details of prohibited items detected (weapon/knife)

• name of security person who detected item

• reference to property disposal form

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Influence on the screening process

X ray screeners are subjected to pressures from various sources like working environment, commercial staff, regulatory agencies, airport
management and passengers etc. Environmental factors are poor lighting: faulty lay out, poor working conditions etc. The human factors are low
salary, lack of training, confidence, hostile co-workers etc.

Major factors influencing screeners are:-

• Poor or no training. • Selection of security staff (quality)

• Lack of supervision • Poor signs (person unable to understand the environment)

• Any display of aggressive attitude • Congested screening area

• Confused screening point layout • Passenger pressure. • Air carrier pressure

• Pressure from seniors. • Protocol requirement. • Over expectations

• Language difficulties. • Temporary separation from earlier jobs

• Time deadline for aircraft departure • Cancellation / delay of flights

• Lack of facilities. • Inefficient PA system / announcements

• Prying eyes into personal possessions • Possible first time experience of passenger

• Fear of unknown • Lack of confidence. • Lack of experience

• Increased surprise checks • Known Personality / political influence

• Lack of co-ordination from other agencies • Non co-operation from passengers • Poor lighting

• Long hour of duties. • Insufficient motivation • Influence / acquaintances

• Sympathy factors • Discussions • Constant announcements of PA systems

Do’s and Don’ts for X Ray Operators

Do’s for Screeners :

• Always switch ON and OFF the x ray machine using the key switch only. When the key switch is ON the UPS inside the X-ray machine is also
ON.

• Ensure that no person puts a hand or any part of the body into the inspection tunnel while the X-ray unit is activated.

• Ensure that baggage or freight items do not pile up or stack inside or at the end of the inspection tunnel. A gap of 30 cm from one bag to another
is recommended.

• Use the emergency stop switches to shut down the X-ray machine in case of emergency.

• Keep away open containers with liquids or any other non-solid materials as well as dirty objects from all parts of the x ray unit and from the
feed and dischargeconveyors. Containers with liquids or non-solid materials may only be scanned after having been put into appropriate plastic
containers.

• If liquid are spilled on the belt or inside the unit, remove the power or shut down the X-ray machine immediately.

• Check the lead curtains closing the input and output of the inspection tunnel for tears and missing segments

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• Check the conveyors of your x ray unit for damages and dirt as well as for items caught in the conveyors.

• Do check exteriors of X-Ray for loose wires / connections

Don’ts for Screeners :

• Do not look into the laser beam of the bar code scanner, which is available as an accessory, and do not point the beam at other persons.

• Do not sit or stand on the conveyor, even when the system is switched off.

• Do not touch the conveyor belt when the system is in operation.

• Do not keep the baggage on the conveyor belt of the x ray machine with force or push the baggage into the X-ray tunnel.

• Don’t keep any unwanted items (tea, liquid or eatable etc) near the keyboard, or on the machine.

• Do not allow passenger to insert the baggage bigger than the prescribed size inside the X-ray tunnel.

• Do not paste any paper or put rubber stamp on the panels or cover of X-ray machine. This makes the look untidy.

• Do not cover the ventilation openings of the X-ray unit and the monitors.

•Do not reach into the chamber when X-Ray is on

•Do not allow passengers to reach inside the chamber for their baggage

•Do not allow any person to observe the screening process

•Do not allow children to play with the leaded curtains or touch the conveyor belt and

Combined Test Piece (CTP)

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 steel Lead strip
Perspex sheet

2 1 copper
aluminium
3
5

Steel step
wedge

6
0.1mm

CTP is a Combined Test Piece used to check serviceability of the X-ray Baggage Inspection System by the operator and ensure suitable image is
obtained.

CTP is to be used as a quick routine test carried out daily to ensure that equipment is working properly and satisfactory image is obtained as per
the minimum specifications given by the Regulatory Authority. The results of the test should be recorded.

The CTP should be placed on the belt and passed through the belt at least once in a day before the baggage is screened or after the X-Ray
equipment is switched on to ensure that the equipment is working properly. If the image is satisfactory the equipment may be used.

Combined Test Piece (CTP) Tests :

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1) Single wire resolution test A set of un-insulated copper wires of size 26 SWG, 30

SWG, 35 SWG, 38 SWG, 40 SWG and 42 SWG are placed on the Perspex sheet. The wires are laid out in ‘S’ shaped curves. The wires are
placed behind varying thickness of aluminum.

Requirment: Un-insulated tint copper wire of 40 SWG should be seen not covered by any step wedge.

Objective: is to detect connectivity.

Any IED with the wire connection used with 40 swg should be detected.

*Q) Why wire thinner than 40 SWG is not used ?

If wire thinner than 40 SWG is used ,the electric current which is passing through that copper wire is going to melt the wire because of its heat
and circuit will break.

40 SWG wire is the thinnest wire which can be used in an explosion of bomb. Whereas, any wire thinner than 40 SWG i.e. 42 SWG or 45 SWG,
will not be appropriate for explosion. It will not provide the required support for explosion.

2)Useful Penetration test -This test defines what level of details can be seen behind a thickness of known material. A sets of uninsulated copper
wire from 26SWG to 42SWG wires placed in "S" shaped in the perspex sheet covered with the aluminium step wedge thickness of 3/16, 5/16 and
7/16.

Size of step wedges:3/16,5/16, 7/16 inch

Requirement: uninsulated copper wire of 30SWG should be displayed under the second step wedge.

Objective is to detect hidden connectivity.

Any IED with the wire connection used with 26 swg placed inside the vessel should be detected.

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3)Material Discrimination test (Multi Energy Test) The X-ray should be able to distinguish between

materials of different atomic number.Sugar and Salt placed in a cubical box near together

Requirement: The sugar should be seen in orange colour and salt in green.

Objective is to ensure that the XBIS distinguishes between organic and in-organic materials even if the object / item are similar in colour and the
atomic numbers are close. or to ensure that the X-RAY machine distinguish the material as per the atomic number.

Explosive - Orange

Detonator (copper) -Blue

Detonator(aluminium)-Green

Detonator (plastic)-Orange

Q) Why sugar and salt is used?

Sugar and salt is used in this test as they are similar in colour and shape and their atomic numbers are very close. So xray should be able to
distinguish between organic and inorganic.

Note:- Salt is not available a single atomic no its a combination of compound lying between atomic number 11 to 18, similarly sugar also a
combination of compound lying between 01 to 10. Both material are not having a single atomic

4)Simple penetration test This test defines what thickness of steel the machine should be able to penetrate. The CTP has steel steps of 2 mm
ranging from 16 mm to 32 mm. Lead stripe placed beneath the steel step wedges.

Requirement: Lead strip should be visible beneath 30 mm steel.

The objective is to check the penetration level of X-ray on Steel Step wedge . to detect the gun or any dangerous article hidden in the steel box or
covered by steel plates.

Q). In simple penetration test, why do you see the steel metal in Opaque?

Ans: It’s a property of X-ray that the penetration level depends upon the energy of x-ray used and the density of the matter. Here, only 0.1
mR/hour x-ray is produced which is very less for penetrating a steel bar of more than 30mm. Therefore, the steel metal is seen in opaque.

5)Spatial resolution test The test defines the ability of the system to distinguish and display objects, which are close together. The CTP has 16
copper gratings at right angles to each other. Size of grating gaps is 1mm horizontal & 1.5mm vertical. There are 8 vertical and 8 horizontal
grating on the copper plate. As per manufacturers 04 vertical and 04 horizontal grating will be of 01mm and another 04 vertical and 04 horizontal
grating will be of 1.5mm.

Requirement: The 8 vertical and 8 horizontal gratings should be seen.

The objective is to identify two objects kept close together. or To identify the gap between two object placed near or edges of the over lapping
objects.

Edges of the objects will be visible or edge enhancement.

6)Thin Metal Imaging(Grey scale test) Steel step wedges should be provided in the CTP, the size of each should be 3 cm (Length) X 1 cm
(Width) X thickness mm as under – 0.0mm, 0.1, 0.2… 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.9, 2.3, 2.7, 3.2, 3.8, 4.8, 6.3 and 9 mm.

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The requirement is to image steel 0.1 mm thick.

The objective is to check the penetration level of X-ray on a thinnest part of object or material.

Even a thinnest blade should be visible.

Note:- we have 0.0 and 0.1, the closest difference should be distinguish.

GOLDEN PRINCIPLE:- DENSER THE OBJECT DARKER THE IMAGE. THINER IS THE OBJECT LIGHTER IS THE IMAGE

METHOD OF USE :

1. The CTP is used for a quick routine of XBIS check carried out daily.

2. The CTP should be placed on the belt depending on the X-ray source and detector arrangement. The details shown on screen should be
recorded giving information like date, time, machine number and type, supervisors name and other remarks.

3. The CTP may be viewed by using image-enhancing facility till the operator is satisfied that the machine is working properly.

4. Supervisory staff should do the CTP test at least once in a week.

5. The records should be maintained for 1 year.

THREAT IMAGE PROJECTION

Threat image projection is a computer software programme installed on modern X-ray machines. The programme projects realistic / fictional
images of threat articles (e.g. gun, knife, improvised explosive devices.) within the X-ray image of a real bag under examination.

The benefits of TIP are:-

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1. Screeners receive increased exposure to image of threat items especially rarely seen threat items such as improvised explosive devices.

2. There is immediate feedback on the accuracy of response i.e. hit, miss, and false alarm.

3. Increased alertness, as screeners will be aware that images will be presented but not when they will be presented.

4. Individual tailored training for screeners can be provided through identification of strengths and weaknesses using tip data :-Tailored trainig is
a specific training for a specific Trainee to specific need in area where he is weak in detection.

5. Increases motivation and vigilance of the operator.

6. Supervisor feedback- supervisor can access his screener if he requires more training or not.

7.It produces hundreds of images of prohibited items

8.It can be used for training purpose

9.It helps in developing skill in the screener

Threat Image Projection Library :

This consists of a collection of threat images typically guns, knives and improvised explosive devices. It is from this image library that the system
selects threat images for presentation within the image of a passenger bag. It is important that images in this library are representative and
realistic. It is equally important that they are varied and numerous since this will reduce the rate at which screeners start to recognize individual
images.

Threat Image Operating Parameters: The management decides the number of parameters such asfrequency and type of the image to be
presented. It may include:

• Bag ratio. Example one image after every 10 bags.

• Bag range. Example with range of (+) (-) say three bags.

• Random Ratio: Example Image projected at random basis i.e. 5, 8, 15 etc

Tailored Training:

Tailor training is specific training for specific trainee to meet his specific training needs. TIP can be programmed to send more number of threat
images of particular object in which the trainee is weak in detection.

Programming facility shall be available to project threat images in different intervals. The time period for threat image as well as image mix in
percentage shall be user programmable e.g.software shall select 40% images of explosive devices, 35 % of fire arms & 25 % knives orrandom
etc.

Feedback :

By means of the TIP system, complete x ray image of fictitious baggage items containing threat objects are automatically projected, at arbitrary
intervals, among the images of real baggage items. All the TIP data including the Feedback Report should be stored on the system for a
minimum of 2 months after it has been down loaded. The feedback will come automatically on the screen as under:

HIT / Detected Objects – Green Colour

Ok you have correctly identified a fictional GUNS threat!

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Pl Check the bag to make sure there are no real threat!

Ok You have correctly identified a fictional BOMB threat!!

Pl In this case both the threat and the bag are not real threats!

Missed Objects – Red Colour

Ok you did not identify a fictional GUNS threat!

Pl Check the bag to make sure there are no real threats!

Ok You did not identify a fictional BOMB threat!

Pl In this case both the threat and bag are not real!

Aborted projections – Yellow Colour

Ok A fictional GUNS threat was cancelled!

Pl Check the bag to make sure there are no real threats!

Ok A fictional BOMBS threat was cancelled!

Pl In this cancelled image both the threat and the bag were not real!

False Alarm – Yellow Colour( when TIP is marked without presence of Threat object)

Ok You are not being tested this time! No fictional threat was projected!

Pl Please follow the Appropriate security procedures!

Q) Working of ILBSS and what is OOG

It is a baggage inspection system where hold baggage of passengers is processed through EDTS (Explosive Detection Tomography System) and
X-Ray machines after it is checked in at the Airlines’ Check-in counters. It has 4 levels of screening process.

OOG: It is a conventional standalone X-ray machine which has been provided for processing of oversize baggage, weapon baggage, baggage
containing fragile items and AVIs.(over size & weight bags which is not fit on the conveyor belt will be screened at this level. Security cleared
bags will be handed over to Airline security towards BMA)

1. Bags that cannot pass through Level-1 HBS because of its size / dimension or height are considered as Out of Gauge(OOG) baggage.

2. OOG bags will be stopped by the sensor before entering HBS multi viewing machine

3. OOG bags are screened on standalone machine known as OOG machine.

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-It can also relate to baggage exceeding the standard dimensions of baggage, which requires special handling and for baggage which are different
in shape:- Ovesized bags, fargile bags, weapon bags, rush bags, special handling bag.

Q)What do understand by inline baggage screening system? And advantage and disadvantage?

Inline hold baggage handling system (HBS) is a multilevel X-Ray screening system

There are various levels of search :

Level 1 screening is done by high speed multi view / computer sliced EDTS X-ray machine (CT-EDS: computed Tomography Explosive
detection system)

Level 2 Remote workstations(s) where operator(s) interpret the image sent by level-1

Level 2B- Airport operators shall install level2B so as to ensure that level 3 is not overloaded

Level 3(A)-Rejected bags are checked using EDS

(B)- All bags at level 3 will be checked by an advanced stand alone X-ray BIS

Level 4 Passengers of unclear bag are called for interview/ physical inspection of baggage.

1) LEVEL 1: CT-EDS

• Level screening is to be undertaken by a CT-EDS machine with automatic explosives detection facilities.

• All baggage inages will be referred to Level 2 with suspicious area highlighted, if any, where a certified screener will accept or reject the
baggage.

• x-ray equipment throughput per unit: 400-1800 bags or more per hour

• maximum distributed load: 150kg

• Conveyor belt height : 800 to 1000 nm

• Automatic detection of : explosives all types

• Density alert x-ray source: Rotating gantry( physical or electronic)

• Overlay to highlight: Density alert areas that are obscured by very dense material

• Threat objects must be identified with Threat boxes/ markings

• Should be equipped with system emergency stop buttons on the machine

• image generation :3D images: all images should be stored for minimum 14 days.

• The CT machine deployed at level 1 must be certified and approved by TSA/ECAC Standard 3

2)Level 2: Analyst workstation/ remote workstation

• Level 2 screening is remote workstationd( operator) can analyze the image generated by the Level CT-EDS machine

• 100% of level 1 screened baggage images should be referred to level 2.

• The time limit available to the operator to view bags must be programmable, up to 30seconds. If the time is exceeded level (un-cleared).

• in case of major airports with 5MPPA or more, Airport operators shall install level 2B so as to ensure that level 3 is not overloaded.

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• Any bag considered suspect by the operator are to be flagged and routed automatically to level 3.

• Cleared bags shall proceed to the baggage make-up area.

• in bigger airports any bag not cleared within a pre-determined time by the level 2A operators, are considered 'time-outs' and automatically
forwarded to level 2B.

• in other cases it should be forwarded to level 3 from level 2. In addition any mis-tracked or unscreened bags on the conveying system are
defaulted to the level 3 area.

3)Level-3:

• There are several technologies available for level 4 screening (stand alone machine/EVD & ETD/ sniffer dogs)

• A workstation may be installed at level 3 to retrieve the image created by level 1 CT-EDS.

• These workstations should be able to pull the image of the baggage created by level 1 machine by a barcode reader/scanner

• A standalone Dual Energy and dual view X-Bis shall be installed at level 3 to screen the baggage again. Screener shall rescreen the baggage at
level 3 invariably

• The un-cleared / suspected bags shall be checked with latest ETD by using vacuum pump/specially designed filter papers for checking the
presence of explosive substances.

4)Level 4:

• All un-cleared/ suspected bags at level 3 are to be reunited with their owners for further inspection and interview

• This process is normally manually and should be done in a safe area.

• A workstation may be installed at level 4 to retrieve the image created by level 1 CT-EDS to facilitate the physical inspection of the baggage by
the security staff

• These workstations should be able to pull the image of the baggage created by level 1 machine by a barcode reader/scanner

• Any bag that is still deemed to be suspect after passenger interview. Or if the passenger cannot be located, are normally handled as oer SOP.

• once a bag is declared as Threat bag, it should be shifted through conveyor belt system/ automatic lift system.

• Once the bag was cleared from level 4, bag will be handed over to Airline security.

Advantages:

Automatic multi viewing baggage screening EDTS

400 to 1800 bags can be screened per hour

Disadvantages:

Bag with IED may go up to Level-3

More costly and trained staff required.

Un-cleared baggage items are baggage items that have not (yet) been judged by a Screening Machine or a Screening Machine Operator to be un-
suspicious

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Contingency Plan and Fall Back procedure for IN-LINE HBS:

 Break down of Power : Generator power as backup

 Break down of HBS : In case level-1 X-ray machine fails the performance test, or if there is a breakdown of the level-1 machines due to
technical reason for eg. Network error, electricity failure, shutting down of entire level-2 work stations, etc. In such a case engineers will
be called immediately to check the machine.

 In case any conveyor belt breakdown, engineer shall be called for rectification.

 In case if rectification takes longer time, hold baggage will be screened through standalone X-BIS machine in combination of ETD
machine and manual search (if required).

 Breakdown of Level-2 AWS: Engineers are deputed on site; there are multiple work stations at level-2 room. If one work station breaks
down, the matrix server by default sends the images to other work stations.

 Breakdown of Level-3 AWS: Engineers will be called immediately. There is ETD machine and standalone X-BIS available.

 Break down of ETD machine: Sniffer dogs are available at the Airport round the clock, which can also be used if required. Provision of
standby ETD.

 Break down of conveyor of individual line: Engineers will be called immediately. There is also a provision for diverting the bags from
one line onto other. There is also provision of Standalone X-ray machine. Affected airlines check-in counter may also be directed to the
counter at other lines.

 Power failure at any work Station: (UPS) Uninterrupted power supply is provided by the manufacturers.

Q)Give the salient features of computed tomography X-ray?

a) X-ray source and detector rotates round the bag.

b) Bag is rayed out over 500 angles

c) It provides high resolution 3D images of the entire baggage..

d) Cross section CT image is produced.

e) Each object is analyzed independently.

f) Throughput: 400 to 1800 bags per hour.

g)Automatic detection of: Explosives all types

Density alert

h)System verification test:

1. Automatic

2. Performed every 8-12 hours

I)Threat objects to be identified with threat boxes / Markings.

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Q)You are details on Screening point, A dangerousitems detected by you. What points would be endorsed in Dangerous Goods Register?

Dangerous Goods Register – Details of dangerous goods detected or not permitted to be carried or permitted to be carried in safe condition will
be entered. Following particulars

i. Date and time

ii. Name of the Pax/flight no/aircraft

iii. If weapon then details of license

iv. Dangerousitem detected

v. Condition of packing of dangerous goods(ammunition if loaded/batteries off (if permitted how it was repacked)

Q)Name four additional security measures necessary to protect registered baggage after it has been X-Ray Inspected?

1 . After security inspection and screening, baggage is sealed and safeguard for point of screening to loading

2. Surveillance is kept on the screened baggage to prevent tampering

3. Baggage is escorted from the baggage make up area to the aircraft

4. At point of loading onto the aircraft, security personnel ensure that baggage seals are intact.

Q)Write advantages & disadvantage of inline baggage system

Advantages :

1 Multi level high tech screening system

2 Automatic machines

3 Inbuilt explosive detection system

4 High throughput rate

Disadvantages:

1.More man power required

2.More equipment required

3. Time taken process

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4.Costly

Q. Course of action on finding Dangerous Article while screening?

- Remain Calm

- Safeguard the bag.

- Identify and questioning the passenger.

- Offload / Seize the item.

- Do not allow that item carried on board.

- Notify the supervisor.

Q) As a supervisor what action will be taken if Dangerous Article is detected in baggage?

• Remove the item from the baggage and notify supervisor.

• Notify airline representative who will arrange for the item to be carried on board in accordance with the airlines security procedures.

• Obtain a receipt from the airline representative.

• Enter the details in the screening point log book.

Q. What possible actions on finding a bag with confirmed threat while X-Raying registered baggage?

What action to be taken on the discovery of suspect item (IED)while screening on X-ray monitor ?

1. Do not panic, operator should be cool and calm

2. Stop the conveyor belt

3. Do not touch, do not remove or do not open the bag

4. Inform the supervisor and ASG/APSU by silent alarm

5. Do not alarm passenger

6. Do not restrain passenger by using physical force

7. Do not allow the passenger to board the aircraft

8. Handover the passenger to ASG/APSU

9. Supervisor will then evacuate the area

10. Inform airport manager, airline manager and BDDS

Q)What are the General Principle of Screening?

 Hold baggage will be accepted only from Passenger holding confirm ticket and only by responsible employee or Authorized representative
of the operator.

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 It should be protected from unauthorized access.

 After screening it should be subjected to physical search of baggage.

 if any device is detected , check for anothe device or anything.

 Hold bags which cannot be cleared by xray / explosive detector, manual hand search shall be donefor acceptance.

 Hold baggage which cannot be cleared should be referred for etd/evd.

 Manual search always be reasonable and inconsent.

Q. What procedure is to be followed when a weapon is detected in registered baggage during screening?

As per Circular – 08/2017

- Bag should be taken into your custody

- Identify the passenger and ask for relevant documents.

- Check all the relevant documents and verify the license no, area of validity, period of validity, no of ammunitions allowed

- Segregation of weapon and ammunitions, proper packing, keep it inside the baggage

- Reconciliation at BMA and Escort till aircraft, loaded into the holds

- If passenger fails to produce the relevant documents handed over to the Local Police along with arms and ammunition with the complaint about
the incident for taking necessary legal action

Q) What are the Equipments installed at the airport for baggage screening are:-

1. X-ray BIS.

2. EVD.

3. ETD.

4. CTX.

Q) Name manufacturers of any three X-BIS systems used in Indian airports for the screening of the baggage?

*Heimann Smiths. * CT Scanner. *ECIL Rapiscan. *Nuctech x-ray

As per the BCAS Circular No. 34/2005 dated 22, 08. 2005-10% of X-ray screened baggage should, at random, be marked for physical
examination in normal conditions

In alert situation or vulnerable flights 25% to 30% of X-ray screened baggage should, at random be marked for physical examination.

Q). As per 6.13 of Appx –B of 11/2017 , The system should not be connected or accessed through internet by the OEM for any purpose
including remote diagnosis ? Why ?

Because of due to security reason to keep the confidentiality of the information pertaining to this system. If the system is connected or accessed
through internet by the OEM for any purpose ,the many misuse the systems information which may jeopardize the security of the system.

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 Passenger screening concept
Three Basic Screening Concepts

A) CONCOURSE PLAN b) HOLDING AREA PLAN C) BOARDING GATE PLAN

All plans require a sterile area before screened passengers are allowed into the
area prior to boarding

Concourse (or Centralized) Screening System

Concourse Plan
Concourse
TERMINAL

1 2 3

P IE R 4

7 6 5

Screening Boarding Gates

Point
1

Located at the entrance to a concourse

*Usually before the duty free shop area.

Continually operated serving many gates with no relationship to specific flight

More personnel/equipment required to handle increased volume but significant savings can result due to screening points not required at holding
area or individual gates

Advantages of concourse plan

-Fewer Staff and equipments are required.,
-More time available
- To be staffed only when screening is in progress.

- Pax have no direct access to aircraft or apron

- Passenger facilitation is easier due to more time being available

DISADVANTAGE
-Requires security of large area
-All access points to the concourse area must be controlled to maintain sterility
-mixing of people

-facilities given, so concealment is possible

-staff have to report early

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-Pax have to report well in advance for check.

Holding Area Screening System / Semi- Centralized

Holding Area Plan

Screening
Points

1 2 3 Mobile
Lounge
Concourse Pier
4
7 6 5

Boarding Gates

*Usually after duty free shoo area

Area specially designed to hold passengers awaiting particular flight

Area is sterile and access is controlled
Doors leading to loading bridge/ramp kept locked until actual boarding begins
Advantage:-

-Less staff/equipment required as more time available to screen

-Screening point manned only when screening is in progress
-Segregation of pax of different flights
-Pax have no direct access to aircraft or apron

DISADVANTAGE of holding area plan

-To be secured when not in use
-Large area to controlled and secured
-Pax have to report well in advance for the checks
-If not secured it must be searched prior to use

Boarding Gate Screening System/ Decentralized

Boarding Gate Plan

TERMINAL
1 2 3

Concourse Pier 4

7 6 5 Screening
Points

Boarding Gates

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*Screening point at Decentralized screening location can be set up at JET WAY

Requires screening point at each boarding gate

Passengers screened immediately before boarding
Screening take place in airline time
Staff/equipment must be available to handle optimum passenger load in limited time
Screening point manned only when screening is in progress
ADVANTAGE-
-Reduce transfer of Arms/dangerous devices
-To be staffed only during screening
- Access through the gate search point needs to be secured when not in use.

-no mixing of people

-staff do not have to report early

-Pax do not have to report very early

DISADVANTAGE-
-Large no of screening staff/ Equipments required,
- Delays in aircraft departure can adversely affect security staff deployment and rotation.

-Less time to check

-Checking is done very close to Aircraft

Searchers should be briefed to

Look for unidentified objects or anything:

 That should not be there

 That cannot be accounted for
 That is out of place

Example Room Search

 A search should begin at the entrance to the room.

 Each searcher or team should first stand still and look around the room.
 They should note the contents of the room and make a quick assessment of those areas that will need special attention.
 They should look for any unusual lights (including small light sources knows as Light Emitting Diodes which are often used in the arming
circuits of improvised explosive devices).
 They should also listen carefully for any unusual noises - particularly ticking or whirring sounds.

The search should be conducted methodically, moving in one direction around the area to be searched. It should be carried out in three sweeps.

First sweep is to work around the edges of the room, taking in the walls from top to bottom and the floor area immediately beneath the wall.

Second sweep should take in the furniture and the floor. Furniture should not be removed but drawers should be opened and searched and gaps
in and under furniture should be explored.

Third sweep should cover the ceiling, if it is of a kind in which objects might be Concealed.

Golden rules:

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 Don’t use more searcher than necessary.
 Use 02 searcher per room or an area of 250 Sq.ft
 Mark the area after searched
 Don’t assume that only one device is planted
 Don’t trust anything and don’t assume the face value of objects.

If the item detected is a weapon:

 Immediately safeguard the item; and

 Notify the search coordinator (supervisor).

If the item located is an explosive device or object that appears to be an explosive device:

 Do not touch the object;

 Mark the location; and
 Notify the search coordinator (supervisor).

Basic Search Rules:-

Never use more searchers than necessary

Use maximum 2 searchers per room of size up to 250 sq ft

Use searchers in alternate rooms

Never assume that only one device is planted

Give rest after 10 minutes of search

Trust nothing and assume nothing is safe

Never accept anything on its face value

The four generic steps to be taken by BDDS on finding a suspicious item during a search is as under :

CONFIRM, CLEAR, CORDON & CONTROL

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Basic Concept of Security

DETER, DELAY, DETECT & RESPOND

Principles of airport protection based on:

1. Controlling movement of people and vehicles

2. Dividing airport into non-restricted and restricted areas
3. Protecting airport with physical barriers
4. Preventing penetration of airport barriers

INTEGRITY OF BARRIER CARRYING OUT FOOT OR MOBILE PATROL:

1. Search guards protecting access points and vulnerable facilities, building and installations
2. Security personnel carrying out foot or mobile patrols

Objectives of Physical Barriers

1. Define area to be protected

2. Create physical and psychological deterrent
3. Delay intrusion and assist detection/apprehension
4. Provide controlled access points for people and vehicles

Elements of a Physical Barrier

1. Effective security fencing as per ICAO standard

2. Efficient security lighting
3. Limited access control points
4. Use of building, structures. natural barriers such as water, geographic terrain
5. Any access points must be protected

ADDITIONAL PROTECTION REQUIRED FOR/Vulnerable Points In Barriers Requiring Special Protection:

 Places where natural barriers used as boundary

 Waterways and storm sewers, service ducts

OBJECTIVE OF SECURITY PATROLLING IS TO:

 Deter and prevent unauthorized access

 Detect attacks and attempted attacks against airport buildings, aircraft, installations

 Ensure effectiveness of physical barriers (door, windows and openings)

 Respond quickly to attacks and attempted attacks

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Objective Of Security Guarding Is To:

 Protect vulnerable areas/vital airport facilities

 Control movement of people/vehicles

 Deter and prevent attacks against airport facilities

Level of Search:

Level 1 : This is a hand search of the outer levels of the persons clothing and a hand search of the passenger’s body through that clothing.

Level 2 : Used after a level 1 search if suspicions till exist that the person may still be in possession of a prohibited item, or there is any other
reason to search the person to a greater depth than a level 1 search allows. May also be used when person requests a private search. Carried out in
private away from the view of other persons / passengers. Requires the persons consent and a witness of the same sex as the person being
searched

Level 3: This level of search is usually only carried out by personnel who have had specialist training i.e Police or customs. It is carried out
on persons suspected of attempting to or committing a crime. It may involve the removal of all clothes examination of body orifices and the use
of x-ray or other detection equipment. It may also include detention of the person and placing that person under observation for a number of days
to allow the examination of body waste.

Levels of UNRULY BEHAVIOUR defined:-

Unruly behavior categorised in 3 levels:-

Level 1:- Unruly Behavior (Verbal)

Level 2:- Physical Behavior

Level 3:- Life threatening behavior

Quantum of Ban defined against each level:-

Level 1:- upto 3 months

Level 2:- upto 6 months

Level 3:- minimum period of 2 yrs or more without limit

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 PAX PROFILING
Profiling is systematic observation of passengers, his baggage and documents

To classify them on the basis of behavior, kinesics, body language as threatened or non threatened so that the maximum attention can be paid to
selective passenger.

Profiling is carried out by:

a. Passenger
b. Baggage
c. Document

TYPE OF Passenger:

1. Threatening

2. Not threatening

Question to be asked: (cir 9/2005)

-Does this bag belong to you

-Are you aware of the content of bag

-Who packed the bag, when and where

-Has anybody handled the bag

-Was the bag always with you

-Do you have any gift items in your bag

-Do you have any electronic items in your bag

-Are you coming from hotel or home

Regular Passenger:

Regular passenger is a passenger who does not displays any suspicious signs of appearance and behavior & documentation; or

if there are any suspicious signs, they have been resolved or having a positive sign

Positive signs:

-Traveling with family comprising of husband, wife and one or more children

-Employee of the Airline holding employers identification card

-VIP, Diplomats, Celebrities for which data has been provided to the Airline

-Homogenous Groups-Passengers Traveling in a group provided they are:

-Known to the group leader

-Must have a common background. e.g. school, Religious

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-No addition or deletion of members during the itinerary

-Does not displays any suspicious signs on Appearance & Behaviour

SUSPICIOUS SIGNS:

Q)What are the signs displayed by a suspicious passengers during profiling?

 Not looking eye to eye

 Nervous behavior
 Impatient
 Over observing security procedures /Passengers displaying exceptional interest in security procedures
 Abnormal gait
 Passenger in a hurry - Passengers rushes the security staff to complete the security process,
 Contradictory replies
 Pretending sick passenger to gain sympathy
 Posing as very important person (VIP)
 Secret eye contact with others
 Repeated contact over phone
 Seating in isolation
 Insufficient knowledge origin / destination
 Passengers appears to lying or withholding information,
 Passengers not co-operate to the security staff,
 Passengers insists on boarding a specific flight without valid reason,
 Passengers who arrives unusually late for the flight,
 Passengers unable to speak language of country of his/her passport,
 Passengers in a particular age group or traveling alone.
 Light luggage / long journey
 Profile mismatch with luggage
 Possessing incrementing objects/ papers
 Fraud documents

Action on discovery of a suspicious passenger:

- Frisk thoroughly
- Ask questions
- Check baggage thoroughly
- Keep surveillance on the pax till he boards aircraft
- Verify documents
- Inform APSU / ASG if required

Q)Characteristics of Professional Profiler ?

1) Alertness

2) Awareness

3) Sufficient knowledge & logical Mind .

4) Flexibility

5) Experience

6) Good team member

7) Quick decision maker .

8) . Good interpersonal skills

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Q) What are the advantages of profiling? List there?

- It helps to divide the passengers into large group with little or no risk and small group who merit additional attention

- It helpsto avoid application of additional security procedure on legitimate passenger

- Security staff can better focus on itsresources with special attention on small selected group ofsuspected passenger

Passenger Disturbance Threat level:-

Level 1:- Unruly/ Verbal Abusive Behavior

Level 2:- Physically Abusive Behavior

Level 3:- Life- Threatening Behavior and attempted or actual breach of flight crew compartment door

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Dangerous Goods:

Articles or substances which are capable of imposing significant risk to health, safety or property when transported by air.

Prohibited items:

Items which are not allowed to be carried on the aircraft and which can be used to commit an act of unlawful interference and jeopardize the
security of aircraft and passengers is called as prohibited items

It is divided into four categories:

1. Weapons: Articles primarily designed to kill, injure, immobilize or incapacitate. E.g. Handgun, Rifles, Tear gas, Liquids / powder etc., martial
art weapons, kirpan, Arrow, Trishule, Knives with blades over 10 cms long, sword canes, spiked finger rings, shocking devices, nunchucks,
hamdcups, catapults, pepper spray,nuckles, flare guns, electric dart guns, etc.

2.Dangerous Article: items used to threaten the safety of passengers and aircraft. E.g. Starter pistol, Toy guns, Sharp pointed scissors, Letter
opener, Ice picks, knitting needles, Pocket knives with blades over 4cm, Chisels, replica of guns, wrinch, plier,etc

3.EXPLOSIVE: Incendiaries / Explosive Devices / Inflammables: Any item that can be triggered to explode. E.g. Dynamite, TNT, plastic
explosive, black powder, Flares, Smoke bombs ,fire crackers, Ammunition, Grenades, Safety fuse, crackers, ANFO, black powder or gun
powder(low explosive), flares, pipe bomb, blasting gaps, Blasting wire/cord, etc

4. Dangerous Substances: It includes acids, corrosives and radioactive material. E.g. Radium, Plutonium, polonium, acids, alkalis, wet cell
batteries, thermometers, magnetized material and formalin, ketone, acetone, Nuclear materials, zippo fuel, radioactive materials. Air passengers
can not take the dangerous goods on board an aircraft. It may also be used to attack airports and aviation facilities.

Improvised Explosive Device (IED):

An IED is the explosive device designed, fabricated, placed and activated with an intention of causing injury / death or to create panic and chaos
amongst public or to cause intensive damage to property.

A standard IED mechanism consists of:

1. Explosive (low / high)

2. Detonator (Electric / Non Electric)

3. Power Source

4. Switches / Initiating mechanism.

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Q)What are the four essential components of IED and which Colour are these seen in an x-ray image? Or
write 4 essential components of an IED?

An Improvised Explosive Device is made up of four basic components

Explosive Material (Main Charge) - Orange

Detonator (Initiator) - Copper -Blue / Aluminum - Green

Power Source - Blue

Switches (Bomb initiating mechanism). - Depending on the material

Q)What are the probable places of IED concealment? probable places where passenger can conceal IED
during journey?

Shaving cream tubes

Birthday cakes

Socks or heels of shoes

False bottom of baggage

Handle of suitcase

Any electronic items like laptop, cell phone, camera

On the person or in clothing

In vehicle,

In carryon baggage,

In checked baggage

In cargo

In catering

Q)Name methods of concealment that can be used to prevent detection of prohibited items? Or In what
manner IED can be carried ?

Disguised,

Dismantled,

Camouflaged

Q)What is an incendiary device? What are its basic components?

Incendiary device is used to start fire in order to destroy property & cause damage.

Components:

Incendiary material

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 Lighter / fire source

Initiating system

Explosive:

Explosive means chemical substance or mixture which will on application of external stimulus such as heat / shock / friction or ignition undergo
rapid chemical decomposition.

Most commonly used explosives by terrorists today are RDX, TNT, PETN, SEMTEX, C4, Dynamite, gelatine, sheet explosive, flex-x
etc. Terrorist may manufacture / prepare improvised explosive at home or laboratories such as Chlorate mixture, ANFO, fire cracker mixture etc.
It is not necessary that explosives have to be smuggled or stolen from legitimate manufacturers or suppliers. The improvised explosive could be
manufactured even from urine, aspirin tablets, weed killers, insecticides, napalm etc.

Explosive are of two kinds:

1. Low explosive, 2. High Explosive

Recognition of explosive:

S.NO. Explosive Physical colour Physical Form

1 TNT Pale yellow Block

2 RDX White Crystalline

3 PETN White Crystalline

4 PEK Yellow Catridge/plastic mass

5 LTPE Black Black flexible

6 Semtex Black / orange Slurry

7 C-4 White Plastic

Propellants and pyro-technique are often called as Low explosive.

Detonator:

All explosive needs a detonator to explode. It may be:-

1. Electric, 2. Non – Electric

All high explosive needs a detonator to initiate them. It may be electrical or non electrical. There have been incidents where improvised
detonators are manufactured in plastic or non-metallic tubes to avoid detection.
Detonators (are otherwise called as Initiators / Blasting Caps)

Detonators are cylindrical copper or aluminium tubes filled with primary explosive.

Detonators are manufactured in plastic or non-metallic tubes to avoid detection.

Detonators are used in high explosives

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Inside a detonator both high and low explosives are used

Power Source:

Power sources of bomb could be from normal batteries such as 1.5V, (pencil and torch cells), 6V, 9V etc. There are flat batteries, which can be
used for letter bombs. Latest batteries area manufactured in pure plastic containers, which are difficult to view in x-ray machine.

Initiating Mechanism (Switches):

It is normally based on four principles:

1. Anti Handling: victim operated switch

Many bombs when it is removed/ lifted or opened it may explode. It is generally made of anti-handling switches and these bombs are too
dangerous to handle.

Pressure ,Pressure Release ,Pull ,Lift , combination, collapsing circuit, tension, vibratory, trembler)pendulum, anti penetration

2. Delayed:

The delayed bombs may have a delay from 5 minutes to 5000 hours today. For earlier days, delay was achieved by normal clockwork mechanism
like watch or timepiece. Today, many sophisticated timer mechanism are available in the market. Delay can also be used by chemicals cleverly
concealed in ordinary objects and these chemicals when come in contact with Improvised explosives causes fire or explosion. Chemicals such as
sulphuric acid, cupric chloride, nitric acid slowly eats away the metal, the breaking of metallic wire will trigger the firing mechanism

Clockwork ,Electronic Timer ,Thermal ,Chemical ,Collapsing circuit, water drip, water add, expanding seeds, pyrotechnics, PTD, mobile

3. Ambient Condition:

The triggering mechanism is activated by environmental factors such as gas, smoke acoustic, barometric, humidity, proximity etc. A bomb may
be planted during the day and activate the same when darkness sets in or by the principle of difference in pressure variation. There is a tendency
among the public to crowd near a suspected bomb, the very proximity to noise created by curious on lookers or security people will activate the
bomb.

Gas / Smoke Sensitive ,Barometric / Humidity ,X-ray Sensitive ,Light / dark Sensitive ,Infrared Sensitive , metal sensitive, proximity, Acoustic
sensors, clapping

4.Remote Control :

Normal remote control bombs are activated by transmission of electromagnetic waves. Remote bombs will have a transmitter with the bomber
and receiver at the target with explosive. The range of radio control device depends on line of sight and power of transmitter. Range from 10 mtr
to 1000 mtrs is very common.

Another method of remote explosion is by means of a wire connecting from bomber to the intended target. Such command wire bomb can be
easily activated up to a distance of one KM. The terrorists had used these bombs in Punjab and Andhra Pradesh very frequently.

FM Transmission ,Infrared Beam ,Command Wire ,Radio Control,mobile, laser, pager, satellite phones, PCIED

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Light Sensor:-

- Light sensor switch also known as photo electric cell.

- The light sensor ia a passive devices that convert this “light energy” whether visible or in the infra-red parts of the spectrum in to an electrical
signal output.

- Light sensors are more commonly known as “photoelectric devices” or “photo sensors” because the convert light energy (photons) in to
electricity (electrons).

**Differences: Refer Difference between

Q)List out various effects of an explosion?

- Blast over pressure:- High pressure may generate up to 40,00,000PSI

-Velocity of detonation of TNT- 25,000 KMPH

-Fragmentation:- Speed of fragment may be up to 6000kmph

- Thermal Effect:- Temperature 3000-4000*C

- Translation: - Bodies are lifted 30 to 60 ft high and thrown away hundreds of feet away

- Concussion Effect:- In the air a vocume of suction effect is created behind the moving blast wave

- Earth and water shock:- Damage takes place miles away

- Secondary Effects:- Fire, damage to building, vehicle etc.

* 50 PSI of pressure cause eardrum to rupture and 250 PSI of pressure applied on lungs of a human being, can cause his death.

Q. Which security measures taken at PESC in India to detect a non- metallic IED?

- X-Ray Screening

- ETD, EVD

- Physical check.

Q)What is an incendiary device? What are its basic components?

Incendiary device is used to start fire in order to destroy property & cause damage.

Components:

Incendiary material

Lighter / fire source

Initiating system

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Q) Why it is difficult to defuse an IED?

It is difficult to defuse an IED because:

- its mechanism is not known.

- It does not have specific shape.

- It is prepared from local material.

- Type of switch is not known.

- Effect of explosion not estimated.

Q) Can we call IED as Bomb? Give reason.

Ans: Yes, we can call IED as Bomb. IED and Bomb is same but the only difference is that IED is used by terrorists and Bomb is used by defense
personnel of a government.

Methods / Ways/ places of concealment of explosives:

1. On person in the clothing
2. In a vehicle
3. In carryon baggage
4. In checked in baggage

Manners of concealment of explosives:

1. Disguised
2. Dismantle
3. Camouflaged

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 Physical check

Method for Manual Hand Search

Manual hand search of the baggage will be carried out as follows:-

(a) Physical inspection of hold baggage should always be carried out in the

presence of the person presenting it;

(b) Particular attention should be paid to the lining, rims, studs, zip fasteners,

locks, hinges, wheels and handles to identify signs of tampering or repair

which may indicate the concealment of a prohibited/dangerous article?

(c) The contents of the bag should be removed layer by layer, each being examined until the bag is empty. The empty bag should then be lifted by
hand and assessed for balance and empty weight. If there is suspicion that that the bag is not of uniform weight or not of a weight consistent with
being

empty, the bag itself should be examined for concealment of prohibited/dangerous items, if necessary, it should be screened by X-Ray.

(d) Electrical items that might conceal a firearm, weapon or explosive device (e.g. razors, calculators, radios, clocks, cameras, personal stereos
and their cassettes/CD’s/DVD) should be examined to ensure they have not been tampered with, or of the expected weight, are balanced and have
no additional batteries. If necessary, an item should be screened by X-Ray to ensure that it has no additional power source or that there is no
organic material within what should be an inorganic shell.

(e) Articles such as vacuum flasks, books, umbrellas and crutches should be examined in sufficient depth, by X-Ray, if necessary, to establish
their bonafide;

(f) Attention should be given to the contents of containers and bottles capable of holding volatile liquids. Liquids shall be rejected when there are
grounds for suspecting that they may be used to commit an unlawful act;

(g) Screener should examine for greasy stains and small holes in the exterior of the case and for the smell of almonds, nail polish, glue, perfume
or other masking vapours, which might indicate the presence of explosives;

(h) While checking the hold baggage physically, it should be ensured by the Screener that the hold baggage is repacked properly in the presence
of the passengers and their belongings are not left around or tampered with.

Protection of hold baggage: Following security measures will be applied to protect the hold baggage from unauthorized interference:-

In case screening is done before check-in process:

(a) Security straps/stickers: Security stickers shall be applied to the screened hold baggage. In case there are pockets in the hold baggage,
security seal shall be applied to all pockets. After that baggage will be strapped to prevent the introduction of any prohibited items therein. In the
event of a pocket being found unsealed at the check-in counter or in the baggage make-up area, security seal shall be applied only after pocket has
been searched or baggage is re-screened. All security seals, straps, stickers shall be strictly controlled to prevent unauthorized use.

(b) Surveillance from X-Ray screening points to check-in counters the area between the security check point of hold baggage and check-in
counters shall be kept close under watch by security personnel of the concerned aircraft operator to prevent unauthorized interference with
screened hold baggage.

(c) Acceptance of screened hold baggage by check-in staff, Check in staff of the aircraft operator

will not accept hold baggage unless security sticker/security seals are affixed on it and these are intact. No baggage will be checked-in unless it
has been subjected to prescribed security controls. If any bag needs to be opened for any reason (customs checks etc.) after it has been security

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contaminated.

In case screening is done after Check-in process:

Passenger Profiling

Passenger questioning and passenger identification will be undertaken by the Check-in staff/ security staff of the airline operator. Proxy check-in
in individual cases will not be allowed. However, group check-in or family check-in may be permitted after verifying the credentials. Following
questions may be asked –

Q)which six questions are asked to a passengers about his baggage?

What questions to be asked by the airline staff while accepting registered baggage during X-ray screening /
C h e c k - i n c o u n t e r s ? (Cir 34/2005)

a) Is it your baggage?

b) Did you pack it yourself?

c) Do you know the contents?

d) Was the baggage in your custody throughout?

e) Are you carrying some electronic/electrical goods?

f) Did you accept any gift/packet etc. from some other person?

If answer to any of the above question raises doubt, the passenger along with his hold baggage shall be referred to the security supervisor of the
airline operator, who will ensure thorough check of the passenger and his entire baggage before allowing him to check-in and proceed further.

What security control to be provided after baggage is screened:-

Sealing-plastic strapping/Security sticker and locktainer.

Safeguarding- Passenger should not open it take it to check in counter.
Supervision/Escorting-From check in counter to Conveyor belt and from
BMA(BSA) till it loaded in aircraft.

MANUAL HAND SEARCH

FOR CABIN BAGGAE/ACCOMPANIED HOLD BAGGAGE

*RANDOM SEARCH–all bags should be subjected to random searches. On average one bag in ten should be hand searched. This number may
be changed in cases of higher risk.

*Before a hand search is carried out, the owner of the bag must be identified and their consent is obtained.

*The owner of the bags must be present when the bag is being searched.

*Search should be performed in a designated search area, allowing the passenger privacy.

*Cabin baggage of a female passenger will be searched by a female screener only.

*When a person requests hand search of a computer, Video camera or similar articles, the articles must be examined by following means :-

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Q) When p a s s e n g e r r e q u e s t s h a n d s e a r c h o f c o m p u t e r , v i d e o c a m e r a o r s i m i l a r a r t i c l e w h a t w i l l y o u d o ?

 Ensure the equipment being operated satisfactory.

 Ensure the item is new or is almost new in condition.
 Check for sign of case being tampered with or modified including case holding screw damage.
 Check the behavior of passenger does not give cause for concern.
 Check there is no any other reason to be concerned as to the item or its content.

Q) Write the methods of checking of photographic equipments?

 Check if camera contains film by examine film number indicator.

 If film empty, ask passenger to open camera.
 Ask passenger to operate the item and also to open battery compartment.
 Check tightness of seal to see any screw removed or paint chipped off screw head.

Q.) How do you check Electronic item such as Laptop, Camera etc.?

 Remove equipment from cover or case and check separately.

 Electronic items might conceal Prohibited item hence check they have not been tampered with.
 Check for expected weight and balance.
 Equipment should be X-rayed.
 Ensure there is no organic material in any inorganic shell.
 Battery operated items be screened from two different angles to locate and determine any unusual
wiring of components.

Q) How to check an aerosol container?

Lift, Tilt, Squeeze, Test spray

Battery operated items be screened from two different angles to locate and determine any unusual wiring of
components

*The owner of the bag being searched should not be allowed access to the bag or its contents until search is completed.

*If a person refuses to allow a bag to be searched, the officer should inform the Supervisor who will direct what action is to be taken. At no stage
the person or bag is permitted past the screening point before clearance is given.

*Any unauthorized articles found during search will be dealt with in accordance with prescribed norms.

*After completing the search or any action arising from it, the officer shall on being satisfied that it is safe to do so, return the bag to the owner
and allow the person to proceed.

METHOD FOR HAND SEARCH

Hand search of an individual’s accompanied/cabin baggage should be carried out as follows:

*The physical inspection of cabin baggage should always be carried out in the presence of the passenger.

*Baggage should be opened, and examined to ensure that there is no false bottom.

*Particular attention should be paid to the lining, trim, seams, rims, studs, zip fasteners, locks, hinges, wheels and handles to identify signs of
tampering or repair which may indicate the concealment of a prohibited article;

*The contents of the bag should be removed layer by layer, each being examined until the bag is empty. The empty bag should then be lifted by
hand and assessed for balance and empty weight.

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*Electrical items that might conceal a firearm, weapon or explosive device (e.g. razors, calculators, radios, clocks, cameras, personal stereos and
their cassettes) should be examined to ensure they have not been tampered with, or of the expected weight, are balanced and have no additional
batteries;

*Articles such as vacuum flasks, books, umbrellas and crutches should be examined in sufficient depth, by X-ray if necessary, to establish their
bonafide;

* Attention should be given to the contents of containers and bottles capable of holding volatile liquids. Liquids shall be rejected when there are
grounds for suspecting that they may be used to commit an unlawful act;

*Screener should examine for greasy stains and small holes in the exterior of the case and for the smell of almonds, nail polish, glue, perfume or
other masking vapors, which might indicate the presence of explosives;

*While checking the hand baggage physically, it should be ensured by the screener that the hand baggage is repacked properly in the presence of
the passengers and their belongings are not left around or tampered with.

*It shall also be ensured that hand baggage of female passengers are checked by a female screener only;

Recall and Review Places and Methods of Concealment

a) On the person or in the baggage and carry-on items
b) Between the breasts, between the legs, under the armpits, in the small
of the back and palm of hand
c) Hidden down a sock or boot top
d) Inside a book, hat, coat, umbrella
e) Disguised, dismantled or camouflaged

WHEN YOU FOUND A PROHIBITED ITEMS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

DO NOT TOUCH

DON’T OPEN

DON’T SHAKE OR HANDLE

DON’T TURN OR UNSCREW

DON’T CUT STRINGS, ETC.

DON’T LIFT OR REMOVE COVERS

DON’T UNWRAP

DON’T BE DEAD HERO OR HEROIN

WHO WILL HANDLE THE OBJECT- BDDS (ASG)

Physical Inspection of Baggage

When Physical Inspection of Baggage required:

1. When an X-ray examination has not been able to accurately determine the contents of baggage

2. When a prescribed percentage check of baggage is required.

3. In the event of the breakdown of X-ray equipment

4. As prescribed in local standard operating procedures and conducted when higher level of threat exists either locally or Internationally

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Layout and organization of physical Baggage search area

a. ensure sufficient table/counter space available

b. Table/counter placed between searcher and passenger

c. Position baggage so that searcher and passenger can see the contents but

that other Passengers cannot

BASIC SEARCH RULE (Behavior of search Team Personnel) Q)what is a basic search rule or behavior of a search team personnel ?

a. Wish the passenger

b. Consent of passenger

c. Use gloves for searching the bag

d. Be courteous and tactful, but also cautions

e. Thank the passenger for their cooperation

f. Be cautious of sharp objects, especially hypodermic syringes

g. Check systematicaly

Selection of Bags for Physical search determined: / Write 4 circumstances when physical inspection of baggage is required

a. because contents cannot be determined by X-ray

b. Because contents show dark mass and prohibited items can be hidden or disguised

c. because of local Standard operating procedure prescribing that a certain of baggage is subjected

for physical check

d. Cannot be interperated by screener

e. Several electronic item seen

f. Wire seen on the screen

g. In the event of the breakdown of xray equipment

h. As per BCAS specification

How to check falls bottom of baggage:

a. Insert a scale from inside and one outside of baggage if there is a difference in

measurement then that bag has false bottom: or

b. Insert your finger from inside the bag and also from the bottom of the bag and

if your finger touches each other there is no false bottom: or

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c. if finger feels something in between and not touches each other than there is a

false bottom in a bag.

Recommended Techniques for physically searching Baggage

Q)What are the recommended techniques for physical search of a baggage?(Circular 34/2005)

Q)What are the rules for xray operator for hand search of a bag?

 Bag should be physically checked with consent of passenger,

 Start from the exterior of the bag (handles,wheel area, baggage lining, stroller handles,etc.)
 Be tactful, courteous and cautious while searching,
 Bag should be kept between the passenger and the searcher,
 If possible, search the clothing without removing the items from the bag.
 Start at the top and work towards the bottom
 Completely search the left side, then the centre and then right side
 Feel between the layers exerting pressure from above and below
 if baggage has more than one compartment, search each compartment
completely before moving on to next one
 Develop a methodical systemic procedure and follow the same method for
each piece of baggage
 Check the baggage for false bottom by using scale method or weighing method.
 Remove the prohibited articles which cant be allowed.
 Repack the bag in same condition.
 Thank the passenger for his cooperation.

Special attention should be paid to:

a. wrapped gifts and presents

b. aerosol containers

c. Bottles containing liquids

d. Cameras, radios and electrical items

REMEMBER that objects such as lead crystal have been used to Hide/disguise prohibited items such as guns and weapons

Special inspection required for the following:

Dangerous Substances:

a. Aerosol containers: check contents by weight and feel test spray

b. Bottles containing liquids: Unscrew unsealed bottle cap and smell contents

Special Items:

a. Check camera contains film by examining number indicator.

b. If films empty, ask passenger to open camera

Radio and electrical items:

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a. Ask passenger to operate the item and also to open battery compartment.

b. Check tightness of seal to see if any screws removed or paint chipped off screw head

Head of Diplomatic Missions and members of immediate families accompanying can make prior arrangements

Foreign Dignitaries:

Prior arrangement with the airline

Physical search of Registered (Hold-Stowed) baggage:

. May be required if higher level of threat exists

. May be required because of local mandatory requirement

. Search is conducted same as for carry-on baggage and only size and volume of

baggage differ

. Additional security measures required such as sealing and safeguarding until

loaded onto aircraft

Q)Detailing action to be taken upon detection of a prohibited item detected during physical inspection of baggage.

Typical response Action if prohibited items detected, such as gun or explosive device:

. Remain Calm and polite- do not alarm passenger

. Notify supervisor immediately by pre- arrange signal

. Notify police if silent alarm exists.

. Do not allow passenger to board the aircraft

. Do not try to restrain or use physical force

Typical Response Action if Dangerous Article detected:

. Remove the item from the baggage and notify supervisor.

.Tell the passenger the item cannot be carried in the cabin onboard the aircraft.

. Notify airline representative who will arrange for the item to be carried on board

in accordance with the airline’s security procedures

. Obtain a receipt from the airline representative.

. Enter the details in the screening point log.

Q) Under what circumstance should a bag be given for hand search after X-Ray screening?

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1. Items which you cannot identify.

2. Items which cannot be distinguish.

3. Liquid in bottle.

4. Loose wires.

5. Pale stick like object.

6. Random search

Q) Write any 3 points explaining how to maintain privacy of passenger while carrying out his /her frisking ?

1. Take the consent from the pax before frisking.

2. HHMD should be 2.5cm away from the body while doing frisking.

3. Male will check Male pax and Female will check female .

4. Female frisking should be conducted in frisking booth.

5. In case of any alarm, passenger to remove metal items from the body and not the staff.

Q) What are the advantages and limitations of hand search of a bag?

Advantages:

1.Direct interpretation of items we are checking

2. All senses are used to check the item

3.Bags bigger than tunnel size can be clear through physical check.

4.Items which cannot be x-rayed (e.g-AVI)can be checked through physical check.

Disadvantages:

Chances of contamination.

More manpower required.

Time consuming.

Risk to the searcher.

Cannot check large – labor intensive

Difficult to search complex items

Used – sight, trained staff required

Q).Write down any 3 general Principles of screening?

➢ Remember – It is an consent search.

➢ Search should be carried out in the presence of the person presenting.

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➢ Use gloves when searching

➢ Baggage must be matched with the owner for profiling.

1.Owner to open the baggage ….

2.But not to interfere with the conduct of search.

➢ Be courteous and tactful, but also cautious.

➢ Adopt an systematic approach for the search

➢ On refusal for search, inform In-charge who will initiate action.

* No Search – No Fly .

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Q) List the names of new designation of following officer in BCAS

a. COS(CA) :Director General

b. ACOS(CA). : Deputy Director General

c. RDCOS(CA) :Regional deputy Director

d. DCOS(CA) :Deputy Director

E. ACS(CA) : Assistant Director

Q) Screening of Passenger with Prosthetics:

- Accompanied by an Airline representative preferably of the same gender.

- Passenger should inform the ASG/APSU of the existence of a prosthetics. Passenger can use notification card or unique ID for person with
disabilities (UDID) or other medical documents.

- Dignity and privacy of the passenger should be maintained. Care should be taken by Officer to see the prosthetics, against exposing any
sensitive areas.

- Passenger needs to be handled with sensitivity.

- Accompanying Person shall be frisked and checked before allowing them access to the passenger with prosthetics at the screening point.

-The Passenger will first pass through the full-body scanners/ DFMD and further necessary security checks.

-The Prosthetics, Cast, support braces, sling or support appliances are subject to additional screening by ASG/APSU.

- ASG/APSU may use visual check, ETD and Xray screening depending on the circumstances of each case.

- Passenger to be taken to a private screening point and made to sit comfortably. Privacy of Passenger to be maintained at all times.

- Screening of Prosthetic appliance covered with foam padding (in which the steel rod of the appliance is not visible) shall include visual
inspections, ETD checks and X-ray screening.

- Prosthetic appliance in which steel rod is visible, maybe screened by visual inspection and ETD checks only, without removing it.

- During visual inspection, care should be taken that sensitive parts are not exposed.

- If screening of the prosthetic limb is required, then the screening will be carried out in the private screening area by two officials, one to handle
HHMD and pat-down and the other to inspect the prosthetics, cast, support braces, sling or support appliances and subjected them to additional
screening.

Q)What are the Advantages & disadvantage of PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection System).

Advantages:

- High Detection rate

- Tamper proof & Weather proof

- Automatic system of detecting any intrusion from landside to airside.

- System is connected to the server in common command & control center ( CCCC) for quick response.

- Covers large area

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- Advanced defense technology against identify if theft and unauthorized entry

-Round clock monitoring system

-Audio alarm and video motion technology signal

- it can pin point intrusions fairly accurately

- Not required any manpower

-Low false alarm rate

- Alarm generated in real times

-It works of -20°C to 60°C temperature

- sensitivity can be adjusted

- temper proof and weather proof

Disadvantages

- It may give false alarm

-Limited life expectancy of 7 to 10 years.

-Needs to be protected from external network attacks through firewall.

-May give multiple alarms in a single zone.

-Animals and birds may cause disruptions

-very costly

-high built area is to be covered

- affect by environmental conditions

-other unforeseen challenges

Equipments used in PIDS:

CCTV, Day night CAM, Tilt CAM, Fibre optic mesh or vibration censor, doppler radar(ground surveillance),

Infrared cencors, TAUT wire, microwave censor, power fence non-lethal, MTTR shall be less than 4 hrs.

Q) Define Pass Zones?

1. A- Arrival Hall

2. D-Departure Hall

3. T-Terminal Building other than Security Hold, Customs and Immigration but including Baggage Claim area of Domestic Terminal.

4. S- Terminal Building Security Hold Area

5. P-Apron Area

6. B-Baggage Handling Area

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7. F-Air Traffic Control except ATC tower

8. Ft-ATC Tower

9. C-Cargo terminal without Cargo SHA-Domestic and International

10. Cd- Cargo terminal without Cargo SHA-Domestic

11. Ci- Cargo terminal without Cargo SHA-International

12. Cs-Cargo SHA pertaining to C or Cd or Ci

13. I-Boarding Gates to Immigration / Baggage Claim Area

Q) What actions will be taken on discovery of a suspicious passenger?

• Frisk thoroughly

• Ask question

• Check baggage thoroughly

• Keep the surveillance on the passenger till he boards the aircraft

• Verify documents

• Inform APSU / ASG if required.

Q) What do you understand by Standards and Recommended Practices?

Ans: Standard practices are those specifications for physical characteristics procedure etc. The uniform application of which is recognized as
necessary for the safety and regularity of international air navigation and to which the member states will confirm in accordance with the
convention. In the event of impossibility of compliance, notification to ICAO is compulsory.

Examples standard practice:

- Pre-embarkation security checks of passengers, crew, ground personnel

- Screening of hold baggage‘s

- Background checks of personnel

- Each contracting state must have a written NCASP

Recommended practices are those specifications for physical characteristic procedure etc. The uniform application of which is recognized as
desirable in the interest of the safety & regularity of international air navigation and to which the member states will endeavor to confirm in
accordance with the convention.

- SLPC

- Locking of Cockpit Doors

- Deployment of IFSO (Sky Marshals)

Q) What is Gate No Show? Write the steps of Gate No Show?

Passenger who has checked in (may have registered baggage), but not reported for boarding.

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Steps:-

1. Obtain the seat number and the sequence number of bag belonging to the gate no show passenger.

2. Check number of pieces of baggage checked-in in the name of the passenger.

3. Cross check the seat physically inside the cabin of the flight.

4. In case the passenger is not located or and even not on board, offload all those bags from the hold of the aircraft.

5. Inform your supervisor.

Q. What is Vulnerability

-Those characteristics of a target which could be exploited in an attack.

-Vulnerability is the susceptibility to physical or emotional injury or attack. It also includes uncertainty, risk and emotional values

R. What is Risk

-The probability that an attack will be attempted and will be successful.

It is the chance that maybe high or low to actually harm or cause injury to someone according to the situation or circumstance. It also includes the
happening or occurring of any hazard while performing operations

Q. What is Components of Risk

RISK = THREAT x VULNERABILITY

Q) Difference between Deportee and Inadmissible Passengers.

Deportee- A person who had legally been admitted to a State by its authorities or who had entered a State illegally, and who at some later time is
formally ordered by the competent authorities to leave that State.

Each request for transportation should be evaluated and the operators consulted to determine if the person is threat to the safety of the flight or if
additional measures such as escorts are necessary. The administrative and financial arrangements for removal of such persons are the
responsibility of the government ordering the deportation. The primary responsibility of escorting a deportee is of immigration Law Enforcement
Agency of the deporting country

Inadmissible persons (sometimes referred to as “refusals’’).

A person who is or will be refused admission to a State by its authorities. Such persons normally have to be transported back to their State of
departure, or to any other State where the persons are admissible, by the aircraft operator on which they arrived.

Q) What is a refusal room? Where it is located? For whom it is used?

(Circular 06/2007)

Any passenger refused entry into India is handed over to the concerned air-carrier for removing him from Indian soil at the earliest as per ICAO
convention.

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Thereafter, it becomesthe responsibility of the air-carrier to hold the passenger with them till his eventual removal. However, till such time the
airline could arrange for removal, such passenger is detained in the Refusal/detention Room. (Eg: deportee/inadmissible)

Refusal room is areas where those passengers are kept who are denied to enter into a country at the port of entry by Bureau of Immigration.

It is located in International terminal of an airport, infrastructure provided by Airport operator and guarded by 04Constable and 01Head
Constables of CISF.

It is used for INADMISABLE / DEPORTEE passenger

Q) What is Disruptive passenger ?

A passenger who fails to respect the rules of conduct at an airport or on board an aircraft or to follow the instructions of the airport staff or crew
members and thereby disturbs the good order and discipline at an airport or on board the aircraft.

Q). What is Detention Room ?

This room is for Passenger , who refused by state authority due to fake documents ,will be kept in this for further investigations .

Q) What is PPP? Examples of PPP Airports ?

A Public Private Partnership (PPP) is a partnership between the Public sector and the Private sector for the purpose of delivering a project or a
service traditionally provided by the public sector .

1. Delhi Airport 2. Bangalore Airport 3. Hyderabad Airport

Q) Difference between Apron and Movement area ?

Apron : A defined area , on an land Aerodrome ,intended to accommodate aircraft for purpose of loading or unloading passengers ,mail or cargo
, fuelling , Parking or maintenance

Movement Area : The Part of an Aerodrome to be used for the take off , landing and taxing of the Aircraft , consisting of the manovering area
and the Apron .

Q) What is Annexure – 17?

Annex 17 of a Chicago Convention is a comprehensive document related to the Security contains Standard & Recommended Practices for
safeguarding an International Civil Aviation against the acts of Unlawful Interference.

1. Its deals about safe guarding the worldwide Civil Aviation security

2. It has measures to prevent and suppress all acts of unlawful interference against civil aviation throughoutthe world.

3. It has 95 and 25 Standards and recommended practices.

4. SARPs for international aviation security were first adopted by the ICAO Council on 04th March 1974, and designated as Annex 17 to the
Chicago Convention.

Annex 17 has been adopted in six languages - Arabic, Chinese, English,French, Russian and Spanish vi. Presently 11th edition & 17th
amendment

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Q)what is Doc 8973?

Doc 8973 The Aviation Security Manual contains guidance on how States may comply with the Standards & Recommend Practices of Annex-
17,Signed at Chicago on 7th Dec1944.

1. ICAO Aviation Security Manual (ASM)

2. Following guidelines & procedures of Annex-17

3. Assists Member States in implementing Annex-17 to the Chicago Convention by providingguidance on how to apply its Standards and
Recommended Practices (SARPs)

4. Now presently 11th Edition

5. Doc 8973 are constantly being reviewed and amended in light of new threats and technological developments that have a bearing on the
effectiveness of measures designed to prevent acts of unlawful interference.

6. . Doc 8973 has been adopted in six languages - Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish

Q) As per Rule 47 of A/C security rules 2011. What are the duties/Powers of inquiring officer?

For the purpose of inquiry an Inquiry officer shall have the power:

a) To require, by notice, the attendance of any person.

b) To require any such person to make and sign a declaration regarding the true nature of the statements made by him.

c) To require the production of books, papers, documents and articles.

d) To have access to and examine any aircraft or place.

Q)What do you understand by operational area of an airport? Which letter in the AEP allows entry to operational area of airport?

i. Operational area - The movement area of an airport, adjacent terrain and buildings or portions thereof, access to which is controlled.

ii. Letter ‘P’ in AEP will give warrant to visit operational area

Q) Due to illegal documents of passenger is denied to board the aircraft, in this scenario what action will be taken?

i. Do not allow the passenger to board the aircraft

ii. Ask questions

iii. If the passenger having any check in baggage immediately remove from the aircraft

iv. Notify to supervisor

v. Inform to ASG/APSU

vi. Till that time the passenger should be under your custody (Profiling)

Q) What are the Acts of unlawful Interference according to Aircraft security Rules 2011?

Acts of unlawful interference means acts or attempted acts to jeopardize the safety of civil aviation and air transport ,including:-

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a) unlawful seziure of an aircraft in flight;

b) unlawful seziure of an aircraft on ground;

c) hostage- taking on board an aircraft or on aerodromes;

d) forcible intrusion on board an aircraft, at an aerodrome or on the premises of an aeronautical facililty;

e) introduction on board an aircraft or at an airport of a weapon or hazardous device or material intended for criminal purposes;

f) use of an aircraft in service for the purpose of causing death, serious bodily injury or serious damage to property or the environment; and

g) communication of false information such as to jeopardize the safety of an aircraft in flight or on ground, of passengers, crew, ground personnel
or the general public, at an airport or on the premises of a civil aviation facility.

Q)What standard is required for Screeners?

Standard 3.4.3 Each contracting state shall ensure that person carrying out screening operations are certified according to the requirement of the
NCASP to ensure that performance are consistently and reliably achieved.

Q)If Web check-in passenger is travelling does he need to prove his identity? If yes, Where and When?

Yes, Passenger who is Web check-in needs to prove his identity.

As per Cir 03/2007

Passenger needs to show his Web check-in boarding pass to ASG/APSU While entering into terminal building.

Secondly passenger needs to show his web check-in boarding pass to an airline staff at check-in counter where staff will check the authentication
of web check-in boarding pass along with travel documents i.e. tickets & identity documents and staff will stamp it as a proof of authentication.

Third ,it will be checked at boarding gate by the staff before passenger boards an aircraft.

Q) What is Behavior detection and how it is different from Profiling?

Behavior detection defines within an aviation security environment, the application of techniques involving the recognition of behavioral
characteristics, including but not limited to physiological or gestural signs indicative of anomalous behavior, to identify persons who may pose a
threat to civil aviation.

Whereas Profiling is a systematic observation of passengers their baggage and questioning if required so as to categorize them into two graphs i.e.
threatening or non-threatening category.So that more attention can be paid to threatening category.

Q) Write any 8 photo identity cards required by passenger along with their ticket at the time of entry into terminal building? Circular 15/2017

• PASSPORT

• ADHAAR CARD issued by (UIDAI).

• PAN CARD issued by Income Tax Department.

• VOTER ID CARD issued by Election Commission of India

• DRIVING LICENSE issued by RTO

• STUDENT ID CARD issued by Govt. Institutions/Govt. recognized Educational institutions.

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• Nationalized Bank Pass Book with attested Photograph.

• Service Photo ID Card issued by state/Central Govt. Public Sector Undertakings, Local Bodies or Public limited Companies.

• Pension Card/Pension Documents having photograph of the passenger.

• Disability Photo ID card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective state/ UT govt./ Administrations.

*There shall not be any requirement of identity proof in respect of Infant/Minor accompanied by their parents/guardian who is a bonafide
passenger having a valid identity proofas listed above. However, an unaccompanied minor shall be required to produce a valid identity proof as
listed above.

* In case of a passenger who for some valid reasons is not in a position to produce any of theabove-listed photo identity proofs, the Identity
Certificate issued by a Group' A' Gazetted Officerof the Central/State Government on his official letterhead with passenger's photograph
dulyattested will be valid for this purpose.

*. The requirement of valid passport along with air ticket in case of an international passengershall continue for entry to the Terminal Building.

Q) What are the 8 implementations of duties for preparation and inspection of quality control entity?

7.3.2.2 of Doc 8973 specifically the role of Quality control entity should be up to:-

1) Develop and update an annual schedule of monitoring activities.

2) Making rosters of qualified persons for conducting monitoring activities.

3) Ensure that monitoring staff is appropriately trained.

4) Determine the reporting schedule.

5) Assign staff for each monitoring activity.

6) Provide persons in charge of a monitoring activity with all necessary documentation.

7) Retain all documentation related to monitoring activities including reports, annex etc.

8) Ensure the relevancy and standardization of the reporting format.

9) Ensure the receipt of all corrective plan.

10) Introduce as necessary modification to the standard methodology.

* Develop , Implement and maintain quality control /assurance activities to verify compliance of existing security measures with NCASP/AOPSP
Requirements.

* Establish and analysis and reporting process for identified deficiencies.

* Establish and maintain corrective action plans where deficiencies have been identified.

* Develop and annual report on quality control activities.

Q)List any 8 roles of the entity/ Authority responsible for the preparation and implementation of the internal Quality control programme?

1. Aircraft operator organization and designation of Chief security officer.

2. Requirement for check and search of specific area and accessible compartment of the interior, exterior, of the Aircraft, prevention of
unauthorized access of the aircraft.

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3. Passenger and baggage reconcillation.

4. Protection of hold baggage, cargo, mail and aircraft stores,

5. Security of catering stores and supplies and aircraft cleaning and ground maintenance.

6. Response procedure for crew member and other staff for threat and incidents.

Q)What are the security measures taken at PESC in India to detect a non- metallic IED?

X-ray BIS, ETD, EVD, Physical check.

Q)Why pre operational checks of equipment should be carried out?

-To ensure that equipment is in proper working condition.

-To ensure equipment is working as per the specifications laid down by appropriate authority.

-To ensure equipment does not give any false alarm during operations.

-To ensure no prohibited item is lying near the equipment.

Q) What is a role of a Supervisor at the screening point of hold baggage?

– Adequate trained staff is allocated.

– Covert alarm systems are tested regularly.

– Operational equipment is in working order.

– Officers carry out their assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manner.

– Shall control the response to any emergency arising during screening.

– Shall deal with any dispute arising during screening procedure.

– Maintenance of records & documentation.

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Q)What are the various Radiation caution signs on ion scan 500DT.

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1. Fan caution symbol.

2.Heat caution symbol

3.Electric shock caution symbol.

Conventional threats to Civil Aviation:

1. Hijacking of Aircraft on the ground or in flight

2. Sabotage of Aircraft/Airport

3. Terrorist Attacks on/off airport facilities

EMERGING THREATS:

Suicide attack on ground facilities

Misuse of aircraft as a weapon of mass destruction

Misuse of nuclear and other radioactive substances

Threat from biological weapons

Threat from chemical and dangerous substances

Air to air attack by aircraft or by missile

Ground to air attack by missiles

Cyber terrorism

Attack through electronic systems to misguide the air traffic communications to the aircraft

Attack by magnetic systems

Off airport facility attack

Unruly passenger

Unauthorized transportation of dangerous goods

Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADs)

Q) Why is Aviation an attractive target?

1. Instant publicity

2. Aircraft is mobile

3. Different mentalities onboard

4. Aircraft can be easily taken in control

5. Aircraft itself can be used as missile

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6. Economic damage to the country

7. Airline carries the flag of the nation

8. Small amount of explosive is sufficient to cause huge damage to aircraft

9.Adverse impact on tourism thereby furthering the terrorist cause

10. Excellent means of extortion

11.Economic damage to the country

11.Economic damage to the airline

12.Airline carry the flag of the nation

13. Large no. Of people in a confined area

Q).What do you understand by STEB? For what purpose it is Used?

STEB: Security Tamper-Evident Bag

Purpose: Security tamper-evident bags that should only be used for the sale of lAGs by airport outlets or on board aircraft. This is the procedures
for carriage of Duty Freeitems by departing passengers on board the aircraft at airports in India.

STEB size 25cmX15cm or 20.5cmX20.5cm

Q)Security Investigation :

An inquiry into any act or attempted of relevant national civil Aviation and / or any alleged or suspected instance of non-compliance with the
state National Civil Aviation Security Programme or other legal and /or regulatory requirements pertaining to civil Aviation security .

Q) Security inspection:

An examination of the implementation of relevant national civil aviation security programme requirements by an airline, airport, or other entity
involved in security.

Q)Diffrence between Security Audit and Survey and Test ?

Security audit : An in-depth compliance examination of all aspects of the implementation of the national civil aviation security programme.

Security survey : An evaluation of security needs including the identification of vulnerabilities which could be exploited to carry out an act of
unlawful interference, and the recommendation of corrective actions.

Security test : A covert or overt trial of an aviation security measure which simulates an attempt to commit an unlawful act.

Q) When Aircraft is not in operation how the Aircraft operator control that Aircraft? / WHAT security control is provided for a non-
operational aircraft?

1. Aircraft are parked in a well-lit area

2. The area should be easily observed

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3. Check authorization of persons claiming a need to access the aircraft .

4. All external doors must be closed

5. Aircraft should be parked away from fences or buildings to prevent easy access

6. Access stairs, passenger loading bridges and hold loading equipment must be removed from the vicinity of the aircraft and immobilized

Q) Procedure for carriage of Prisoner / Judicial Custody ? (Circular-42/2005) (Corrigendum-2011) Aircraft Rule 1937- Rule 248) (Aircraft
Rule2011- Rule34) ?

- Escorted by one or more policing authority officers,

- Information passed to the concern airlines before 24hrs of travel,

- Report for security check 3hrs prior,

- Location of prisoner should be made known to the pilot in command,

-No aircraft operator shall allow a prisoner and escorting officers as passengers unless prior permission is obtained from the BCAS for
transportation of such prisoner with escorts by air.

- The policing authority requiring transportation of a prisoner by air shall send their request in writing to the Commissioner / Regional Dy.
Commissioner of Security (CA), BCAS at least 7 (seven) days in advance.

- The policing authority responsible for carriage of a prisoner by air shall indicate classification of such prisoner as dangerous or otherwise in
their application addressed to the Commissioner or Regional Dy Commissioner of Security (CA), BCAS.

- No more than one prisoner, classified as dangerous, shall be allowed on any one flight.

- Minimum 02 (two) escorts of the Policing authority shall be required for one prisoner who is classified as dangerous by the policing authority.

- Escorting officers shall ensure that a prisoner does not carry contraband, weapons, matches or other potentially dangerous items.

- Escorts shall not carry arms, mace, teargas or similar incapacitating gas generating devices or any dangerous goods / prohibited items specified
by the BCAS on board the aircraft. Weapon and ammunition if any may be allowed in registered baggage as per instructions in force.

- A prisoner along with escorts should be boarded before all other passengers and disembarked after all other passengers have left the Aircraft.

- They should be seated as far as to the rear of the passenger cabin as is possible but not in a lounge area or next to / directly across from an exit.

- They should only be seated in a row for two or more seats and at least one escort should sit between the escorted person and any aisle.

- They should be accompanied at all times and kept under surveillance, including visits to the lavatory.

- No intoxicating beverage shall be served to escorts or prisoner while on board the aircraft.

- Prisoner may be served food at the discretion of escorts but should not be provided with metal utensils or a knife.

Q) How to obtain permission letter from BCAS for Prisoner movement by Air?

 The policing authority requiring transportation of a prisoner by air shall send their request in writing to DGBCAS/ DDGBCAS atleast 7
days in advance, with details mentioned in Annexture-A.

 Classification of Prisoner as dangerous or otherwise has to be mentioned.

 Not more than one prisoner classified as dangerous shall be allowed.

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 Minimum 2 Escorts for 1 Prisoner.

Q) Procedure for inflight Security Officer (IFSOs) travelling on board aircraft?

Inflight Security Officers also known as Sky Marshals are deployed for the purpose of securing

The safety of aircraft operation. In India the National Security Guards(NSG) are specially selected and trained, taking into account the safety and
security aspects on board an aircraft and they are deployed according to the threat assessment of the Competent Authority.

Salient features:

a.Travel as per flight schedule given by BCAS

b.AEP / AEC all airports

c.Medical certificate - Company doctor of the airline

d.Briefing of crew prior to departure carried out by IFSO.

e.Weapon authorization card (WAC) issued by BCAS

f.Travel documents(Tickets)

g.ll documents verified by ASG In charge and processed through by the concerned airline security.

h.staffs carrying out Secondary Security Checks are informed by the security in charge.

i.Cockpit Crew informed on number of IFSOs and seats.

Q) BMA and ATC are declared special security zones at all airports Explain?

Baggage make-up area and ATC are declared as Special Security Zones at all airports in the country served by commercial flights.

a) The baggage make up area shall be segregated from other restricted area by providing suitable partition/fencing. It shall be a separate enclosure
with a gate for movement of hold baggage and authorized persons

b) Unescorted access to baggage make up area shall be on the strength of AEPs (white, navy, blue,purple, Orange) wherein capital letter ‘B’shall
be embossed

c) Such AEP shall be issued only to the bonafide persons for performing duties in the baggage make up area. No other person shall be allowed in
the baggage make up area.

d) Access of bonafide persons to ATC shall be allowed on the strength of AEPs wherein capital letter ‘A’ shall be embossed

e) No persons and / or his/her belongings shall be allowed accessto ATC without screening

Q) Peoples requiring Legitimate access:

 Airport employees
 Airline & Tenant Employees
 Employee of other Airport organization (police/customs/immigration)
 National government representatives
 Diplomates
 Emergency services
 Visitors

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Passenger Disturbance Threat level:

Level 1- Disruptive behaviour (suspicious or verbally threatening)

Level 2- physically abusive behaviour

Level 3- Life threatening behaviour

Level 4- Attempted or actual breach of the flight crew compartment

Q) What are the procedures for concessionaries (Shops) to be allowed in the SHA area?

Ans: 1. The must have an approval from the airport operator.

2. They must obtain security clearance from BCAS.

3. All employees of the concerned shop must have police clearance.

4. All the items must be screened before being taken in the SHA

AVSEC ORDER 1/2017

-Staff working in business establishment should under go back ground chk and one day awareness trg

-Security programme to be made and approval by bcas

-Concessionnary items to be xray or phy chk before entering in to sha

-In case if there is a change in ownership of that particular establishment than whole sec programme to be revised and staff to inducted as point
number 1

Q)GOVT. Of INDIA launched a scheme called UDAN to promote service for citizens:-

Ude desh ka aam nagrik is a regional airport development and Regional connectivity scheme (RCS) of Govt. Of India, with the objective of “Let
the common citizen of the country fly”. The scheme has 2 components:-

1) First component is to develope how enhance the existing regional aps to increase the number of operational Airports for the scheduled civil
aviation flights from 70 (in may 2016, total 98 operational including army airports) to at least 150 Airports (by Dec.2018) with regular scheduled
flights.

2) Second component is to add several 100 financially. Viable capped airfare new regional flight routes to connect more than 100 underserved
and unserved airports in smaller towns with each other as well as with well served airports in bigger cities

Rapiscan 6S MZDFMD installed at MAA airport the fallowing features are there

1) OTP is 10x10 cm of metal plate of 10gms

2) The height is 2 mts width is 0.85 mts

3) Its have a 3 indicators Green,Orange,Red. Green indicates whether DFMD is working are not Red indicates faulty, Orange indicates battery
states.

4) It works on both AC & DC

5)It will detect both moving metal & Static metal also

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6) Weight of DFMD is 65kgs

7) 100percent sensevity

8) 72 LEDs are only in the transmitter pannel only there is no zones in Receptor pannel

9) Before enter in the DFMD in indicate by showing symbol to enter

11) By batter(DC) it can work more than 3 hours

ATS:-

Ats comes under AAI

ATS includes:-

 Flight information service

 Air traffic advising service

 Area control service

 Alerting service

 Air traffic control service

 Approach control service

Light Sensor:-

- Light sensor switch also known as photo electric cell.

- The light sensor ia a passive devices that convert this “light energy” whether visible or in the infra-red parts of the spectrum in to an electrical
signal output.

- Light sensors are more commonly known as “photoelectric devices” or “photo sensors” because the convert light energy (photons) in to
electricity (electrons).

Q)Define Insider threat?

A insider threat is a malicious threat to an organizations that comes from people within the organization, such as employees, former employees,
contractors or business associates, who inside information concerning the organizations security practices, data and computer systems.

Q) Define Management information system?

-A Dedicated network monitoring PC shall be provided which displays and log information relevant to the level land 2 systems. The Management
information system shall have the following capabilities:

a) On-line monitoring of all control functions.

b) On-line event, alarm outputs and reports.

c) CT-EDS status and performance statistics.

d) Workstation status and performance statistics.

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e) Hardware faults.

f) Image recall facility.

g) User log-in management system

- The MIS shall be able to compile and print reports summarizing the activity that has occurred on the MUX/ Matrix network over a previously
defined period of time. The system will allow data to be transferred to storage devices for analysis on a separate PC.

- A Configuration program allowing the user to enter a header and a network name to appear at the top of each report is required.

NLJD:-

The ORION 2.4 HX NLJD detects electronic semi-conductor components in walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, furniture, containers, or other
surfaces. It is made to detect and locate hidden cameras, microphones, and other electronic devices regardless of whether the surveillance device
is radiating, hard wired, or turned off.

Efficiency: shorter wavelength of the 2.4 GHz model does better at detecting modern, surface-mounted circuitry in normal office environments

Usability: multiple alert methods are available with a line-of-sight antenna mounted display to allow users to visualize target and display
simultaneously

Portability: lightweight design is under three pounds and no assembly is required with an integrated telescoping pole

Q)The civil aviation industry has developed various countermeasures to counter the threats. These countermeasures can be categorized as:

 Legislative - International Conventions, National Legislations

 Technical – Annex 17, ICAO Manual, NCASP,NCASTP,NCASQCP
 Physical -

RADIOTELEPHONY COMMUNICATIONS WORDS AND PHRASES:-

Phrase Meaning

ACKNOWLEDGE "Let me know that you have received and understood this message"

APPROVED "Permission for proposed action granted"

CHECK "Examine a system or procedure"

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 CLEARED "Authorized to proceed under the conditions specified"

CONFIRM "Have I correctly received the following…? Or "Did you correctly receive this message?"

DISREGARD "Consider that transmission as not sent."

GO AHEAD "Proceed with your message"

HOW DO YOU READ "What is the readability of my transmission"

NEGATIVE "No" or "Permission not granted" or "That is not correct"

OUT "This exchange of transmission is ended and no response is expected"

ROGER "I have received all of your last transmission."

SAY AGAIN "Repeat all, or the following part, of your last transmission."

STANDBY "Wait and I will call you."

VERIFY "Check and confirm with originator"

A. As a request:"Communication is difficult. Please send every word, or group of words, twice."

B. As information:"Since communication is difficult, every word, or group of words, in this message
WORDS TWICE will be sent twice"

Q) Exemption from Pre-Embarkation security checkslist?

Order 06/2015 and addendum 01/08/19 (ajit doval)

1. President

2. Vice - president

3. Prime minister

4. Governors of states

5. Former president

6. Former vice – president

7.. Chief justice of India

8. Speakers of Loksabha

9. Union ministers of cabinet rank

10. Chief ministers ofstates

11. Deputy Chief ministers ofstates

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12. Deputy Chairman, planning commission

13. Leader of opposition in Loksabha and Rajyasabha

14. . Holders of Bharat Ratna decoration

15. Ambassadors of foreign countries, charge D affairs and high commissioners and their spouses

16. Judges of supreme court

17. Chief election commissioner

18. Comptroller & auditor general of India

19. Deputy chairman Rajyasabha & Deputy speaker of Loksabha

20. Minister of state of the union council of ministers

21.Attorney General of India

22. Cabinet secretary

23. Lt. Governors of union territories

24. Chiefs of staffs holding the rank of full General or equivalent rank

25. Chief justice of high court

26. Chief ministers of union territories

27.Deputy chief ministers of union territories

28. Visiting Foreign dignitaries of the same status as at Sl. No. 1 to 4,7,8,9 and above

29. His holiness Dalai lama

30. SPG protectees

31. National security Advisor

*Spouse of the president of India is exempted from PESC at all Civil airports even when he/ she not accompanying the President.

*Former Prime minister of India is also exempted from PESC at all Civil airports in country

International Conventions:
1. Chicago Convention 1944 (7th dec 1944) : safe and orderly development of International Civil Aviation

i)Purpose: ICAO

ii)Annexture 17 with SARPs and has total 18 annextures.

iii) Follow up by India:- Section 4 of Aircraft Act 1934

-Other name: International convention

-India became signatory to the Chicago convention on 04th April 1947

2.Tokyo Convention 1963 (14th Sep 1963) : grants certain rights to the pilot in Command (PIC) in order to ensure the safety and order on board
of his aircraft: convention on offences and certain other acts committed on board Aircraft.

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-Aircraft in Flight

-Other name: Crime in air

-Purpose: to deal with unruly pax

-Follow up by India:- Tokyo convention act 1975

3. The Hague Convention 1970 : Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft. (Hijacking)

-Other name: Anti hijacking convention

-Purpose:to deal with hijackers

-Follow up by India:- Anti hijacking act 2016

4. The Montreal Convention 1971 (23rd Sep 1971) : Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation.
(Aircraft in service)

-Other name: Anti sabotage convention

-Purpose: Sabotage relating to aircraft in service and ATC

-Follow up by India: Suppression of unlawful acts against the safety of civil aviation

5. Protocol for the Montreal Convention 1988 (24th Feb 1988) : Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts of Violence at Airports
Serving International Civil Aviation. (Aircraft not in service)

-Other name: Anti sabotage convention

-Purpose: sabotage relating to Aircraft not in service and the entire airport facilitation

-Follow up by India:- suppression of unlawful acts against the safety of civil aviation act(Amendment-1994)

6. The marking of plastic Explosive convention : MEX convention 1991 (01st March 1991) : Marking of plastic Explosives for the purposes
of detection.

This convention obliges the states to:

i) prevent the production of unmarked explosives

ii)prevent the movement of unmarked explosives through their territory

*(DMNB- DI methane Nitro Butane is a marking agent used in plastic Explosives for the purpose of detection)

-Other name: MEX convention

-Purpose: marking the plastic explosive by adding some chemicals

-Follow up by India:- Its a directive issued by ICAO, so no follow up needed

7. Beijing Convention 2010:- convention on the suppression of unlawful acts relating to international civil aviation (it modernizes the 1971
and 1988 convention)

-Other name: Suppression to Montreal convention

-Purpose: CBRN Attack

-Follow up by India:- India have not signed this convention

8. Beijing Protocol 2010

-Other name: Supplementary to Hague convention

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-Purpose: deals with Hijacking of Aircraft on Ground

-Follow up by India:- Anti hijacking act 2016

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): 4th April 1947-existence, 7th Dec 1944-
birth(formation): HQ-MONTREAL (CANADA):

The ICAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations and is responsible to promote safe and orderly development of International Civil
Aviation throughout the world. It sets standards and regulations necessary for Aviation safety, security, efficiency and regularity, as well as for
Aviation environmental protection. ICAO has legislative powers by means of the SARPs provided by Annex 17. It also organises obligatory
security audits at States worldwide. The ICAO Security Manual contains guidelines on how to implement the SARPs as provided by Annex 17.
As of November 2017, there are 192 ICAO members, consisting of 191 of the 193 UN members (all but Dominica, Liechtenstein), plus the Cook
Islands. ICAO has a headquarters, seven regional offices, and one regional sub-office:-

Headquarters – Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Asia and Pacific (APAC) – Bangkok, Thailand; Sub-office – Beijing, China

Eastern and Southern African (ESAF) – Nairobi, Kenya

Europe and North Atlantic (EUR/NAT) – Paris, France

Middle East (MID) – Cairo, Egypt

North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACC) – Mexico City, Mexico

South American (SAM) – Lima, Peru

Western and Central African (WACAF) – Dakar, Senegal

As of January 2019, there are 192 ICAO members, consisting of 191 of the 193 UN members (all but Dominica, Liechtenstein), plus the Cook
Islands. Liechtenstein has delegated Switzerland to implement the treaty to make it applicable in the territory of Liechtenstein.

*India comes under Asia and Pacific Region and it HQ. is in Bangkok (Thailand) and sub office in Beijing,China

193 member states- Dominica on 14th march 2019

International Air Transportation Association (IATA) : 1945 : HQ-CUBA - 290 airlines as members

IATA stands for International Air Transportation Association. It was founded in Cuba in 1945 and promotes safe and secure air services. The
IATA security manual contains guidance materials which complement and do not conflict with the ICAO requirements. Representing
approximately about 290 airlines, IATA informs governments about the complexities in the aviation industry, in order to obtain efficient
decisions. It also wants to make travelling by air as easy as possible for passengers and serve as the intermediary between airlines and passengers
or cargo agents.

European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) ECAC : 1955 : HQ-FRANCE

ECAC stands for European Civil Aviation Conference. It was founded in France in 1955 as an inter governmental organisation by ICAO and the
council of Europe. It has 42 member states. The aim of ECAC is to harmonize civil aviation policies .It participates in ICAO meetings worldwide
and assesses the implementation of ECAC Doc 30‘s recommendations. ECAC is a guidance and assistance organization. ECAC Doc 30 contains
aviation security recommendations, not standards. It is placed under the auspices of ICAO.

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Airports Council: 1991 : HQ-GENEVA
ACI stands for Airports Council International. Founded in Geneva in 1991, it is an international association representing airport operators. There
are world ACI offices and regional ACI offices. ACI has over 595 members operating in over 1679 airports in over 177 countries. It aims to
provide the public a safe, secure, efficient and an environmentally responsible air transport system.

Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

Directorate General of Civil Aviation is an attached office of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is the
regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation primarily dealing with safety issues. It is responsible for regulation of air transport services
to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety and airworthiness standards. It also co-ordinates all regulatory
functions with International Civil Aviation Organisation. The headquarters are located in New Delhi with regional offices in the various parts of
India.

APSC (Airport Security Committee)

In order to coordinate the development and implementation of security measures and procedures at airports in India, an Airport Security
Committee (APSC) has been established at each operational airport. The meeting to be convened every month, details as under:-

- To review the implementation of the airport security programme and procedures.

- To consider the adequacy of the measures to meet threats.

- To keep the DG BCAS informed with the updates of the meeting.

- Airport Director shall convene the meeting of the Airport Security Committee meeting during the inspection of security arrangements at the
airports by the BCAS officers

National Civil Aviation Security Program

National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP) is a comprehensive set of standards, regulations and safeguards that implement national
policy objectives within the State to protect international civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference.

ANNEX
There are total 18 Annexure issued by ICAO

Annex 1: Personnel Licensing

Annex 2: Rules of the Air

Annex 3: Metrological services for International air navigation

Annex 4: Aeronautical Charts.

Annex 5: Units of Measurement to be used in Air and Ground Operations

Annex 6: Operations of Aircraft

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Annex 7: Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks

Annex 8: Airworthiness of Aircraft.

Annex 9: Facilitation.

Annex 10: Aeronautical Telecommunications

Annex 11: Air Traffic Services.

Annex 12: Search and Rescue.

Annex 13: Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation.

Annex 14: Aerodromes. Volume

Annex 15: Aeronautical Information Services..

Annex 16: Environmental Protections.

Annex 17: Aviation Security.

Annex 18: The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.

Annex 19: Safety Management System (SMS)

Classes of Dangerous goods

Class 01 : Explosives

Class 02 : Gases

Class 03 : Flammable Liquids

Class 04 : Flammable Solids

Class 05 : Oxidizing and Peroxide substances

Class 06 : Toxic

Class 07 : Radioactive substances

Class 08 : Corrosives

Class 09 : Other Miscellaneous substances

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Q)2 types of marking and labelling are there for DG packages:-

1- Handling labels

2- Hazard Labels

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Annex 17 Standard
Annex 17 Standard 2.1.1

―Each Contracting State shall have as its primary objective the safety of passengers, crew, ground personnel and the general public in all matters
related to safeguarding against acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation.‖

Annex 17 Standard 2.1.2

―Each Contracting State shall establish an organization and develop and implement regulations, practices and procedures to safeguard civil
aviation against acts of unlawful interference taking into account the safety, regularity and efficiency of flights.‖

Annex 17 Standard 2.1.3

―Each Contracting State shall ensure that principles governing measures designed to safeguard against acts of unlawful interference with
international civil aviation are applied to domestic operations to the extent practicable.‖

Annex 17 Standard 2.2.1

―Each Contracting State shall apply the Standards and shall endeavour to apply the Recommended Practices contained in Annex 17 to
international civil aviation operations.‖

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Annex 17 Standard 3.1.1

―Each Contracting State shall establish and implement a written national civil aviation security programme to safeguard civil aviation operations
against acts of unlawful interference, through regulations, practices and procedures which take into account the safety, regularity and efficiency
of flights.‖

Annex 17 Standard 3.1.2

―Each Contracting State shall designate and specify to ICAO an appropriate authority within its administration to be responsible for the
development, implementation and maintenance of the national civil aviation security programme.‖

Annex 17 Standard 3.1.5

―Each Contracting State shall require the appropriate authority to define and allocate tasks and coordinate activities between the departments,
agencies and other organizations of the State, airport and aircraft operators and other entities concerned with or responsible for the
implementation of various aspects of the national civil aviation security programme.‖

Annex 17 Standard 3.1.6

―Each Contracting State shall establish a national aviation security committee or similar arrangements for the purpose of coordinating security
activities between the departments, agencies and other organizations of the State, airport and aircraft operators and other entities concerned with
or responsible for the implementation of various aspects of the national civil aviation security programme.‖

Annex 17 Standard 3.1.4

―Each Contracting State shall keep under constant review the level of threat to civil aviation operations within its territory and adjust relevant
elements of its national civil aviation security programme accordingly.‖

Annex 17 Standard 3.4.1

That the persons implementing security control are subject to back ground checks and selection procedure.

Annex 17 Standard 3.4.3

Each Contracting State shall ensure that the persons carrying out screening operations are certified according to the requirements of the national
civil aviation security programme to ensure that performance standards are consistently and reliably achieved.

Annex 17 Standard 4.1.1 – Establish measures to prevent weapons, explosives or any other dangerous devices, articles or substances, which
may be used to commit an act of unlawful interference, the carriage or bearing of which is not authorized, from being introduced , by any means
whatsoever, on board an aircraft engaged in civil aviation.

Annex 17 Standard 4.3.1 – Pre-flight checks

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Annex 17 Standard 4.3.2 – Anti-sabotage checks

Annex 17 Standard 4.7.2 – Each contracting state shall require that measure are implemented to ensure adequate supervision over the movement
of persons and vehicles to and from the aircraft in order to prevent unauthorized access to aircraft

Annex 17 Standard 4.6.2

Each Contracting State shall establish a supply chain security process, which includes the approval of regulated agents and/or known consignors,
if such entities are involved in implementing screening or other security controls of cargo and mail.

Annex 17 Standard 4.6.3

Each Contracting State shall ensure that cargo and mail to be carried on a commercial aircraft are protected from unauthorized interference from
the point screening or other security controls are applied until departure of the aircraft.

Annex 17 Standard 4.6.5

Each Contracting State shall ensure that operators do not accept cargo or mail for carriage on an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport
operations unless the application of screening or other security controls is confirmed and accounted for by a regulated agent, or an entity that is
approved by an appropriate authority. Cargo and mail which cannot be confirmed and accounted for by a regulated agent or an entity that is
approved by an appropriate authority shall be subjected to screening.

Annex 17 Standard 4.6.6

Each Contracting State shall ensure that catering, stores and supplies intended for carriage on commercial flights are subjected to appropriate
security controls, which may include a supply chain security process or screening, and thereafter protected until loaded onto the aircraft.(Recently
Added).

AIRCRAFT RULES - 2011

PART II-SECURITY MEASURES AT AERODROMES

Rule 01 : Short title, extent and commencement

Rule 02 : Definitions

Rule 03 : Duties of commissioner

Rule 04 : Appeals.

Rule 05 : Planning, design and layout of the Aerodrome security requirement

Rule 06 : Aerodrome perimeter

Rule 07 : Provision of lighting, road for patrolling and observation post

Rule - 8 : Aerodrome security programme

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Rule 09 : Security clearance for operations at aerodrome

Rule -10 : Handling of unattended or suspect baggage

Rule -11 : Business establishment at aerodrome

Rule -12 : Protection of facilities owned by aerodrome operator

Rule -13 - Aviation Security Group

Rule - 14 - Duties of the Chief Aerodrome Security Officer

Rule - 15 - Ground handling service

Rule -16 - Contingency Plan

Rule - 17 - Disembarkation of unruly passenger

PART Ill - AERODROME ACCESS CONTROL

Rule - 18 - Entry into aerodrome

Rule - 19 - Entry into security restricted area

Rule - 20 - Prohibition to carry weapons or explosive

PART IV - PRE-EMBARKATION SECURITY CHECKS

Rule - 21 - Security check before embarkation

Rule - 22 - Certification of screener

Rule - 23 - Prohibition on carriage of certain goods

Rule - 24 - Security Programme

Rule - 25 - Security clearance for operation

Rule - 26 - Deployment of staff

Rule - 27 - Security search of aircraft

Rule - 28 - Access control to aircraft

Rule -29 - Closing of cockpit door

Rule - 30 - Deployment of in-flight security officer

Rule - 31 - Security control for hold baggage

Rule - 32 - Identification and reconciliation of hold baggage

Rule - 33 - Transfer baggage

Rule - 34 - Carriage of prisoners in aircraft

Rule - 35 - Carriage of cargo, mail, catering items and other stores

Rule -36 - Detention of aircraft

PART VI - CARGO, COURIER BAGS, MAIL AND REGULATED AGENT

Rule - 37 - Security control for cargo and courier bag

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Rule - 38 - Registration of courier agency

Rule - 39 - Identification or reconciliation of the Accompanied courier bags

Rule - 40 - Prohibition on carriage of certain goods

Rule - 41 - Protection of security cleared cargo or mail or courier bag etc

Rule - 42 - Regulated agent

PART VII- CATERING SUPPLIES AND STORES

Rule - 43 - Catering supplies

Rule - 44 - Supply of other stores

PART VIII – SECURITY ACCIDENTS / INCIDENTS

Rule - 45 -Reporting of security accident or incident

Rule - 46 -Investigation of security accident or incident

Rule - 47 -Power of the Inquiry Officer

Rule - 48 – Inspection

AIRCRAFT RULES - 1937

Rule - 7A -Prohibition of carriage of persons without passport (for International)

Rule - 8 -Carriage of arms, ammunition, millitary stores,etc.

Rule - 8A -Security check of person boarding aircraft at aerodrome

Rule - 9A - Prohibit construction of building from reference point of Airport

Rule - 13 - Photograph at aerodrome or from aircraft in flight

Rule - 17 - Procedure of disembarkation of Unruly passenger

Rule - 19 - Cancellation, suspension or endorsement of license, certificates, Authorization and approval

Rule - 22 - Assault and other acts of interference against Crew member

Rule - 23- Assault and other acts endangering safety or jeopardizing good order and descipline

Rule - 24- Prohibition on consumption of intoxicating and psychoactive substance

Rule - 24A- Carriage of person suffering from mental disorder or epilepsy in Aircraft

Rule - 24B- Carriage of prisoners in an aircraft

Rule - 24C- Carriage of animals, birds and reptiles in an aircraft

Rule - 25- Smoking in aircraft

Rule - 27- Carriage of persons in unauthorised parts of Aircraft

Rule - 29- Acts likely to imperil safety of Aircraft

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Rule - 29B- Prohibition on the use of portable electronic devices

Rule - 38A- Carriage of operating crew

Rule - 38B- Carriage of Cabin crew

Rule - 77C- Investigation of an incident

Rule - 78- Licensing of Aerodrome

Rule - 80- Procedure for grant for license

Rule - 81- Aerodrome manual

Rule - 85- public aerodromes

Rule - 88- Passenger Service fee(PSF)

Rule - 89- User Development fee (UDF)

Rule - 90- entry in to public aerodrome (access control)

Rule - 90D- operate any vehicle in the movement area

Rule - 91A- prohibition of slaughtering and playing of animals, depositing of rubbish and other polluted or obnoxious matter

Rule - 141- Duties of Pilot in command (Final authority)

Rule - 153- Carriage of mails

Rule - 156- inspection of Aircraft by Govt. Officials

Rule - 161- penalties

Rule - 2003- Carriage of dangerous goids by air

AIRCRAFT ACTS - 1934

Section - 5- Power of central government to make rules for civil aviation

Section - 5A- power to issue directions

Section - 10- penalty for act in contravention of rule made under Section 5 of the Aircraft acts

Section - 11A- penalty for failure to comply with directions issued under section 5A

Section - 9A- Power of central government to prohibit or regulate construction of building, planting of trees

Section - 11B- penalty for failure to comply with directions issued under section 9A

Section - 7- power of central government to make rules investigation of an accident

Section - 8- power to detain aircraft

Section - 8C- power of central government to make rules for securing safe custody and redelivery of unclaimed property

Section- 11- Penality for flying so as to cause danger

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AIRCRAFT RULES - 2003 (Carriage of DG)
RULE 1- Short, title, extent and application

RULE 2- Definitions and interpretation

RULE 3- Carriage of Dangerous goods by air

RULE 4- Custody of unauthorized DG

RULE 4A- Classification of DG

RULE 5- Packing

RULE 6- Labeling

RULE 7- Marking

RULE 8- Shipper’s responsibilities

RULE 9- Operator’s responsibilities

RULE 9A- Mis- declared or undeclared DG

RULE 10- Provision of information

RULE 10A- Inspection

RULE 11- DG Accidents and incidents

RULE 12- Requirement of training

RULE 12A- Establishment and approval of training programme

RULE 13- Directions by Director General

RULE 14- Genera; power to exempt

RULE 15- Cancellation or suspension of license. Certificate and approval

AIRCRAFT RULES - 2011:-

MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 19th January, 2012

G.S.R. 34(E).- Whereas certain draft of the Aircraft (Security) Rules 2011 were

published as required by Section 14 of the Aircraft Act 1934 vide the notification of the

Government of India in the Ministry of civil Aviation No. G.S.R. 109 dated 25 March, 2011 in

Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3, sub section (i) dated 25 March, 2011 for inviting objection

and suggestion from all persons likely to be affected thereby before expiry of the period of forty

five days from the date of publication of the said rules in the Official Gazette;

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And whereas, no objections and suggestions were received from the public on the said

draft rules:

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 read with section 5 of

the Aircraft Act, 1934, the Central Government hereby makes following rules, namely:

PART I – PRELIMINARY

1. Short title, extent and commencement – (1) These rules may be called the Aircraft (Security) Rules, 2011.

(2) They shall extend to whole of India and apply also to –

(a) an aircraft registered in India, and to persons on an aircraft operated by an operator who has his principal place of business or permanent
residence in India, wherever they may be;

(b) all aircrafts in India.

(3) They shall come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gezette.

2. Definitions – (1) In these rules unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context;-

(a) “Act” means the Aircraft Act, 1934 (22 of 1934);

(b) “aerodrome operator” means a person, organisation or enterprise responsible for operation and management of an aerodrome;

(c) “aerodrome entry permit” means the photo identity card, smart card or temporary permit issued by the Commissioner of Security (Civil
Aviation), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation or any person authorized by the Central Government for entry into the
aerodrome or part of an aerodrome;

(d) “aircraft operator” means a person, organisation or enterprise engages in or offering to engage in an aircraft operation; (e) “acts of unlawful
interference” means acts or attempted acts to jeopardize the safety of civil aviation and air transport, including-

(i) unlawful seizure of aircraft in flight;

(ii) unlawful seizure of aircraft on the ground;

(iii) hostage-taking on board aircraft or on aerodromes;

(iv) forcible intrusion on board an aircraft, at an aerodrome or on the premises on an aeronautical facility;

(v) introduction on board an aircraft or at an aerodrome of a weapon or hazardous device or material intended for criminal purposes;

(vi) communication of false information with a view to jeopardize the safety of an aircraft in flight or on the ground, of passengers, crew, ground
personnel or the general public, at an aerodrome or on the premises of a civil aviation facility;

(f) “airside” means the movement area of an aerodrome, adjacent terrain and building or portions thereof access to which is controlled;

(g) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Security (Civil Aviation), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation who
shall be appropriate authority for the requirements of Annex 17;

(h) “Aviation Security Group” means an unit of specialized Government agency authorized by the Commissioner to safeguard civil aviation
against acts of unlawful interference and protection of property at the aerodrome handling civil aviation;

(i) “Cabin baggage” means a baggage intended for carriage in the cabin of an aircraft;

(j) “Convention” means the Convention relating to International Civil Aviation signed at Chicago on the 7th day of December, 1944;

(k) “express cargo” means goods other then mail and accompanied or baggage involuntarily or inadvertently separated from passengers or crew
which is required to be carried on priority basis by an aircraft operator;

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(l) “In-flight security officer” means Government security personnel deployed on board an aircraft for maintaining security of aircraft against any
acts of unlawful interference;

(m) “mail” means dispatches of correspondence and other objects tendered by and intended for delivery to postal administrations;

(n) “movement area” means the area of an aerodrome which is intended for the surface movement of an aircraft and includes the man powering
area and aprons;

(o) “national civil aviation security programme” means such programme established by an officer authorized by Central Government in this
behalf to give effect to any annex of the Convention with the prior approval of central Government; (p) “officer” means a person appointed or
employed in any office by Government of India;

(q) “prohibited article” means an object which can be used to commit an act of unlawful interference an which has not been properly declared;

(r) “public aerodrome” means an aerodrome which has been licensed for use by public at large;

(s) “regulated agent” means an agent, freight forwarder or any other entity who conducts business with an operator and provides security controls
that are accepted or required by the Commissioner in respect cargo, courier and express parcels or mails to be transported by air;

(t) “screening” means the application of technical or other means which are intended to indentify or detect weapons, explosives or other
dangerous devices which may be used to commit an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation;

(u) “security” means a combination of measures, human and material resources intended to be used to safeguard civil aviation against acts of
unlawful interference;

(v) “security accident” means an occurrence which results in death or grievous hurt to a person or major damage to the property;

(w) “security clearance” means compliance with the security controls specified in the national civil aviation security programme with regard to
any aircraft, person or object; Explanation:- For the purposes of this clause “grievous hurt” shall have the meaning assigned to it in Indian Penal
Code 1860;

(x) “security restricted area” means airside areas of an airport into which access is controlled to ensure security of civil aviation including
passenger areas between the screening check point and the aircraft, the ramp, baggage mark up area, cargo sheds, mail center, airside catering and
aircraft cleaning premises;

(y) “security incident” in relation to civil aviation security means an occurrence, which takes place either on the ground or in flight, which results-

(i) in injury to a person, damage to property, fire and breakage;

(ii) contravention or breach of security laws, regulations, national civil aviation security programme and orders issued by the Central Government
under the provision of the Act;

(z) “security control” means the method by which the introduction of weapon, explosive or other dangerous device, article or substance, which
may be used to commit an act of unlawful interference, can be prevented;

(za) “security programme’ means written measures specified by the Commissioner to be adopted by an entity to safeguard civil aviation against
acts of unlawful interference;

(zb) “terminal” means the building or group of buildings and includes arrival building where screening of passenger, baggage, cargo and courier
bag is done and boarding on aircraft takes place;

(zc) “unattended baggage” means baggage at an aerodrome with or without a baggage tag which is not picked up by or indentified by a passenger
or any other person;

(zd) “vital installation” means any facility on or connected with an aerodrome, which , if damaged or destroyed, would seriously impair the
functioning of the aerodrome.

(2) Words and expressions used herein and not defined but defined in the Act shall have the same meaning as is assigned to them in the Act.

3. Duties of commissioner.- The commissioner shall;-

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(a) establish, develop, implement, maintain and review the national civil aviation security programme consistent with the provisions of Annes-17
to the convention to safeguard civil aviation operations against acts of unlawful interference and threat perception taking into account the safety,
regularity and efficiency of flights;

(b) make order necessary to carry out national civil aviation security programme;

(c) respond immediately to meet any increased security threat;

(d) define and allocate tasks and coordinate activities between the departments, agencies and other organisation of the State Government,
aerodrome and aircraft operators and other entities concerned with or responsible for the implementation of various aspects of the national civil
aviation security programme;

(e) establish an national aviation security committee or similar arrangements for the purpose of coordinating security activities between the
departments, agencies and other organisations, aerodrome and aircraft operators and other entities concerned with or responsible for the
implementation of various aspects of the national civil aviation security programme;

(f) establish, develop and implement national civil aviation security training programme for personnel of all entities involved with or responsible
for the implementation of various aspects of the national civil aviation security programme which shall be designed to ensure the effectiveness of
the said security programme;

(g) designate an authority at each aerodrome serving civil aviation who shall be responsible for coordinating the implementation of security
controls;

(h) establish aerodrome security committee at each aerodrome serving civil aviation for coordinating the implementation of security controls and
procedures as specified in the aerodrome security programme;

(i) develop, implement and maintain a national civil aviation security quality control programme to determine compliance with and validate the
effectiveness of its national civil aviation security programme;

(k) establish and implement policy and procedure to adjust relevant element of its national civil aviation security programme accordingly, based
upon a security risk assessment carried out by the national security agencies.

4. Appeals. – If any person is aggrieved by an order passed by an officer in exercise of a powers conferred on him by these rules, he may prefer
an appeal to the Central Government.

PART II – SECURITY MEASURES AT AERODROMES

5. Planning, design and layout of the Aerodrome security requirement –

(1) The Planning, design and layout of the aerodrome shall be according to the specifications provided in the national civil aviation security
programme including,-

(a) security control applied to passenger, baggage, cargo, courier, express parcel, mail, catering store and supply;

(b) protection and control of access to airside, security restricted area and other sensitive aerodrome area and facility;

(c) the use of security equipment; and

(d) architectural and infrastructure related requirements.

(2) Every aerodrome operator shall establish security restricted area at aerodrome serving civil aviation in accordance with the security risk
assessment carried out by the Commissioner.

(3) Aerodrome operator shall make aerodrome design mentioned in the national civil aviation security programme by integrating the design and
construction of new facilities and alternation to existing design and facilities at aerodromes shall be carried out after obtaining in writing the
approval of the Commissioner.

6. Aerodrome perimeter,- Every aerodrome operator shall construct a perimeter wall of the height of 2.438 meter (8ft) with overhung fence of
0.457 meter (1.5ft) around the aerodrome: Provided that the Commissioner, keeping in view the threat or any other reason, may by order, increase
the specification of the perimeter wall.

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7. Provision of lighting, road for patrolling and observation post – The aerodrome operator shall make the following security arrangements at
the aerodrome, namely:-

(a) lighting for perimeter and any other sensitive area;

(b) all-weather road for patrolling by the security personnel; and

(c) observation or command posts for the security personnel; Provided that the Commissioner may, taking into consideration the security
perceptions make such order in writing as may be deemed appropriate for security arrangements.

8. Aerodrome security programme.- Every aerodrome operator shall, with the approval of Commissioner, make and comply with aerodrome
security programme in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme and any amendment to such programme shall be made
after the approval of the Commissioner.

9. Security clearance for operations at aerodrome.- (1) No aerodrome operator shall commence operation at aerodrome without obtaining the
clearance of security arrangements and the approval of the aerodrome security programme from the Commissioner.

(2) Where the Commissioner is satisfied that any aerodrome operator has contravened or failed to comply with the provision of these rules, he
may, after given him an opportunity of being heard, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, suspend or cancel the security clearance and
security programme granted or approved by him.

10. Handling of unattended or suspect baggage.- The aerodrome operator shall-

(a) construct and maintain a protected and isolated area for placing a suspect or unattended baggage; and

(b) get the same investigated and disposed off.

11. Business establishment at aerodrome – No aerodrome operator shall allow the setting up of any business establishment in the security
restricted area of aerodrome without obtaining security clearance in this regard from the Commissioner; Provided that where any business
establishment is established in the security restricted area after the approval of the Commissioner, the owner of the business establishment shall
make and comply with business establishment security programme in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme.

12. Protection of facilities owned by aerodrome operator.- Every aerodrome operator shall demarcate and protect all vital installations owned
by him including technical and maintenance, power supplies, electrical sub-station, control towers and other building used by air traffic services
and communication facilities.

13. Aviation Security Group. – (1) Every aerodrome operator shall engage such number of personnel of Government security agency as may be
determined by the Commissioner for performing security duties assigned to it under these rules.

(2) The personnel engaged under sub-rule (1) shall be designated as Aviation security Group shall be designated as chief Aerodrome Security
Officer.

(3) The Aviation Security Group shall work under the general supervision and direction of the aerodrome in-charge.

(4) The aerodrome operator shall provide such facility and support to the Aviation Security Group as may be approved by the Commissioner.

(5) In emergent situations, the Commissioner may make necessary changes in the deployment of Aviation Security Group.

14. Duties of the Chief Aerodrome Security Officer.- The Chief Aerodrome Security Officer shall perform following duties, namely:-

(i) safeguarding of passengers, crew, ground personnel and other aerodrome users, aircraft, aerodrome and related facilities including vital
installations;

(ii) enforcement of access control measures into the restricted area of the aerodrome;

(iii) Security of perimeter;

(iv) Screening of passengers and their hand baggage;

(v) surveillance within and around aerodrome area;

(vi) enforcement of security measures including car parks, viewing gallery, aerodrome restaurant and areas close to movement area;

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(viii) maintenance of order and discipline in the aerodrome premises;

(ix) supervise the movement of persons in the restricted areas;

(x) maintenance of liaison with local police and intelligence agencies; and

(xi) any other duty assigned by the Commissioner.

15. Ground handling service.- No ground handling service provider shall be allowed to provide ground handling services at any aerodrome
without obtaining the security clearance and the approval of its security programme form the Commissioner.

16. Contingency Plan.-

(1) The aerodrome operator shall make contingency plans to deal with acts of unlawful interference with the approval the Commissioner.

(2) The contingency plan shall be tested at such regular intervals as may be specified by the Commissioner.

17. Disembarkation of unruly passenger.- The Chief Aerodrome Security Officer or any other Officer of Aviation Security Group authorized
by him in this behalf shall, on a written request of the pilot-in-Command, disembark any person from the aircraft on grounds of risk to safety and
security of the passengers and the crew.

PART III – AERODROME ACCESS CONTROL

18. Entry into aerodrome.-

(1) The entry into aerodrome shall be permissible only to the persons having admission ticket or aerodrome entry permit.

(2) The entry ticket to the aerodrome shall be issued by the aerodrome operator.

(3) The aerodrome entry permit shall be issued by the Commissioner after due verification.

(4) The Central Government may direct the Commissioner or aerodrome operator or any other person to issue such admission ticket or aerodrome
entry permit.

(5) No person shall enter into aerodrome without obtaining an admission ticket or aerodrome entry permit.

(6) The aerodrome entry permit shall be displayed by the holder conspicuously above waist level at all time while on duty.

(7) No person shall-

(a) Leave or throw or cause to be thrown any animal, bird or object,

(b) cause any animal under his possession or control to stray, and

(c) operate any vehicle without entry permit from the Commissioner in the movement area; Provided that a passenger in the process of
embarking, disembarking or in transit holding an air ticket or any person who is engaged on regular duty at an aerodrome and holds an aerodrome
entry permit issued by the Commissioner shall not be required to obtain the admission ticket or entry permit.

(8) The aerodrome entry permit shall be surrendered to the Commissioner or to any person authorized by the Central Government in this behalf,
upon its expiry or cancellation or upon termination of employment of the person to whom it is issued.

(9) Notwithstanding anything contained in this rule, the aerodrome operator or the Commissioner, may, if he is satisfied that it is necessary or
expedient so to do in the interest of security,-

(i) refuse admission to any person in the aerodrome; or

(ii) require any person to leave the aerodrome.

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19. Entry into security restricted area.- (1) The aircraft operator shall make arrangement for movement of person and vehicles to and from the
aircraft in security restricted areas at each aerodrome.

(2) Before granting access to security restricted areas, the aviation security group shall screen every person, vehicle, baggage, belongings or
supplies.

(3) The entry of vehicles in the security restricted area shall be permissible after obtaining entry permit or special permission from the
Commissioner.

20. Prohibition to carry weapons or explosive.- (1) No person shall enter aerodrome or the aircraft with any arm, ammunition or explosive;
Provided that the provisions of this sub-rule shall not be applicable

(i) to the Aviation Security Group, Armed forces and police personnel required to carry their arms or ammunition in connection with the
performance of their duties; and

(ii) to such dummy weapon, explosive, explosive device or any other dummy prohibited item, duly authorized by the Commissioner, for the
purpose of testing the efficacy of aviation security.

PART IV – PRE-EMBARKATION SECURITY CHECKS

21. Security check before embarkation. –

(1) Before embarkation, every originating passenger and transfer passenger boarding an aircraft and his hand baggage, if any, shall be screened
by an officer of the Aviation Security Group or an officer duly authorized in this behalf by the Commissioner.

(2) The provisions of sub-rule (1) shall be applicable to the transit passengers only if they disembark from the aircraft; Provided that the
provisions of sub-rule (1) and this rule shall not be applicable to such persons as may be specified by the Commissioner by a special order.

(3) Aviation Security Group and aircraft operator shall protect the passenger and cabin baggage from unauthorized interference from the point of
screening to boarding the aircraft.

22. Certification of screener. – The screening duty shall be performed by such officer who has been certified by the Commissioner.

23. Prohibition on carriage of certain goods.-

(1) The Commissioner may by an order in writing prohibit the carriage of certain goods on persons or in cabin baggage of passenger and crew
member which , in his opinion, is likely to be used for committing unlawful interference with civil aviation.

(2) Where prohibited goods are detected during screening, the passenger shall not be allowed to board the aircraft and action may be taken against
him in accordance with the provisions of these rules or any other law for the time being in force.

PART V – SECURITY MEASURES BY AIRCRAFT OPERATORS

24. Security Programme. – Every aircraft operator shall, with the approval of Commissioner, make and comply with aircraft operator security
programme in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme and any amendment to such programme shall be made after the

approval of the Commissioner.

25. Security clearance for operation. – (1) No aircraft operator shall commence operation at aerodrome without obtaining the clearance of
security arrangements and the approval of the aircraft operator security programme under rule 24 from the Commissioner.

(2) Where the Commissioner is satisfied that any aircraft operator has contravened or failed to comply with the provisions of these rules, he may,
after giving him an opportunity of being heard, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, suspend or cancel the security clearance and security
programme granted or approved by him.

26. Deployment of staff. – An aircraft operator shall engage only those personnel for security duties who are whole time employees whose
character and antecedents have been verified and who are employed after proper training, selection procedure and certification in accordance with
national civil aviation security programme.

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27. Security search of aircraft. – An aircraft operator shall carry out the search of his aircraft –

(a) before taking it to security restricted area; and

(b) before boarding of passengers after disembarkation.

28. Access control to aircraft. –

(1) The aircraft operator shall control access to aircraft and maintain surveillance from the security check to the departure.

(2) The aircraft operator shall control the non-operational aircraft by keeping,-

(i) Cabin doors closed;

(ii) aerobridges and ventral stairs secured, withdrawn or retracted ; and

(iii) temper evident sealed doors.

29. Closing of cockpit door. – Every aircraft operator shall, -

(a) lock cockpit doors of aircraft during, all phases of flight, unless required to be opened for operational reasons;

(b) establish and maintain communication system between the flight crew and cabin crew during flight; and

(c) assign responsibility of access control of cock-pit to pilot-in-command.

30. Deployment of in-flight security officer.-

(1) Aircraft operator shall carry such number of in-flight security officer on board a passenger aircraft, as the Commissioner may specify by an
order in writing.

(2) Aircraft operator shall declare to the pilot-in-command the number of armed persons and their seat location.

31. Security control for hold baggage. – The aircraft operator or the aerodrome operator shall screen and protect the hold baggage in such a
manner as may be specified by the Commissioner from time to time.

32. Identification and reconciliation of hold baggage. – An aircraft operator shall carry out the identification and reconciliation of hold
baggage in such manner as may be specified by the Commissioner by an order in writing form time to time.

33. Transfer baggage. – The aircraft operator shall screen the transfer hold baggage before loading into an aircraft:- Provided that the hold
baggage screened at the point of origin and subsequently protected form unauthorized interference from the originating aerodrome to the
departing aircraft at the transfer aerodrome shall not be subject to screening.

34. Carriage of prisoners in aircraft. – The aircraft operator shall carry any prisoner, in such manner as may be specified by an order in writing
by the Commissioner.

35. Carriage of cargo, mail, catering items and other stores. – The aircraft operator shall accept on board any cargo, mail, catering items and
other stores and supplies in such manner as may be specified by the Commissioner.

36. Detention of aircraft. – The Commissioner or any other person authorized in this behalf by the Central Government may, for reasons to be
recorded in writing, detain an aircraft if in his opinion,-

(a) the aircraft has on board unauthorized arms, explosives or other sabotage devices which are likely to cause danger to the security of that
aircraft; or

(b) the aircraft on board a person who has gained entry in unauthorized manner or is likely to cause unlawful interference with civil aviation
operational; or

(c) the detention is necessary to secure compliance with any of the provisions of these rules.

PART VI – CARGO, COURIER BAGS, MAIL AND REGULATED AGENT

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37. Security control for cargo and courier bag. –

(1) Any cargo, express cargo or courier bag intended to be carried on any aircraft, shall be received, processed and handled by regular employees
who are trained in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme of aircraft operator or any other agency authorized by an order
in writing by the Commissioner.

(2) NO cargo shall be loaded on aircraft without making security controls including X-ray screening or physical search; Provided that the
Commissioner may by an order in writing exempt any cargo, express cargo or courier bag from the provisions of this rule.

38. Registration of courier agency. – NO aircraft operator shall accept any courier bag for transportation form any agency unless such agency,-

(a) has registered as such with the aircraft operator; and

(b) has made and complied with a security programme approved by the Commissioner from time to time.

39. Identification or reconciliation of the Accompanied courier bags. – The identification or reconciliation accompanied courier bag shall be
made by air craft operator in such manner as may be specified by the Commissioner form time to time.

40. Prohibition on carriage of certain goods. –

(1) The Commissioner may, by order in writing, prohibit the carriage of certain items through cargo or courier bags or mail.

(2) The consignment containing prohibited article shall not be loaded on aircraft.

41. Protection of security cleared cargo or mail or courier bag etc. – The aircraft operator or airport operator or any other agency working for
any of them shall screen and protect the cargo or mail or courier bag in such manner as may be specified by the commissioner from time to time.

42. Regulated agent. – The aircraft operator may engage Regulated Agent for carriage of cargo, courier or mail to be carried by air, who shall
function as per the procedure laid down by the Commissioner in writing from time to time.

PART VII-CATERING SUPPLIES AND STORES

43. Catering supplies. –

(1) No person shall supply any catering item form loading in the aircraft without obtaining the approval of its security programme from the
Commissioner.

(2) Where the Commissioner is satisfied that owner or operator of catering establishment has contravened the provisions of sub-rule (1), his
security programme shall, after affording an opportunity of being heard, be cancelled.

44. Supply of other stores. – No aircraft operator shall load on the aircraft any item for use on the aircraft without security screening.

PART VIII – SECURITY ACCIDENTS / INCIDENTS

45. Reporting of security accident or incident. – Every aircraft operator, aviation security group, aerodrome operator, regulated agent and
owner or operator of catering establishment shall report the security accident or security incident to the Commissioner immediately on the
occurrence of the security accident or security incident.

46. Investigation of security accident or incident. – (1) The Commissioner may order investigation of any security accident or security incident
and appoint an officer not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of security as Inquiry Officer.

(2) The Inquiry Officer shall, after affording an opportunity of being heard to the defaulting person, make a report to the Commissioner who
should forward the same to the Central Government.

47. Power of the Inquiry Officer. – For the purpose of inquiry an Inquiry Officer shall have power-

(a) to require, by notice, the attendance of any person;

(b) to require any such person to make an to sign a declaration regarding the true nature of the statements made by him;

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(d) to have access to and examine any aircraft or place.

PART IX - GENERAL

48. Inspection. – Any person, authorized by the Commissioner in writing may, at all reasonable times, enter any place or aircraft to which access
is necessary and to inspect the facilities, services, equipment, documents and records for the purpose of securing compliance with the provisions
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 Strengthening of Security arrangements at Civil Airport –
AVSEC ORDER 24 / 1999 Ladder Point Check of passengers and their hand baggage before
boarding the aircraft by airlines security staff.

AVSEC ORDER 01/2000 BAN ON EMPLOYMENT OF PRIVATE SECURITY

AVSEC ORDER 02/2000 FRISKING OF PASSENGERS
AVSEC ORDER 03/2000 SECURITY RESPONSIBILITY OF AIRPORT MANAGEMENT
AVSEC ORDER 05/2000 DUMMY CHECK – AUTHORISATION
AVSEC ORDER 06/2000 Hijack Threat Contingency Plan,
AVSEC ORDER 07/2000 DUMMY CHECK
AVSEC ORDER 08/2000 SKY MARSHALL- MEDICAL INSPECTION
USE OF MODERN AND SOPHISTICATED ELECTRONIC GADGETS LIKE
AVSEC ORDER 01/2001 DOOR FRAME METAL DETECTOR (DFMD)
AVSEC ORDER 02/2001 Provision for installation of Hooters at Airports in India.
AVSEC ORDER 03/2001 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CORTICATION TO THE SECURITY PERSONNEL
AVSEC ORDER 04/2001 CARGO SECURITY
AVSEC ORDER 05/2001 FRISKING OF PERSON AND CHECKING OF HAND BAGGAGE
PREVENT WEAPONS, AMMUNITIONS, EXPLOSIVES / EXPLOSIVES DEVICES OR ANY
OTHER DANGEROUS DEVICES WHICH MAY BE USED TO COMMIT AN ACT OF
AVSEC ORDER 06/2001 UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE
In order to provide security coverage to the passengers on board all
air-carries registered in India shall carry Sky Marshal free of charge In
AVSEC ORDER 07 / 2001 exercise of the powers, conferred by Section 5A of the
AVSEC ORDER NO. 8/2001
Cockpit doors of an aircraft, which is in flight, shall be kept locked Proper communication
system shall also be maintained both by cockpit
and cabin crew during the flight timings to ensure the safety of the
flight and security of the passengers and their property.
iii) These directions shall be incorporated in the Operational Manual of all
airlines operating to and from India and shall be implemented by all air
operators.

IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SECURITY COVERAGE TO THE PASSENGERS ON BOARD

AVSEC ORDER 09 / 2001 ALL AIR-CARRIES REGISTERED IN INDIA SHALL CARRY SKY MARSHAL FREE OF CHARGE
AVSEC ORDER 10 /2001 Ban on Steel/Metallic cutlery
AVSEC ORDER 01/2002 X-ray screening of International Export Cargo.
AVSEC ORDER 02/2002 Security measure BAN ON CARRIAGE OFITEMS AS PER THE LIST
AVSEC ORDER 03/2002 USE OF STEEL / METALLIC CUTLERY
AVSEC ORDER 04/2002 Late night flights at least one male crew
AVSEC ORDER 05/2002 Queuing of Passengers for pre-embarkation security check
AVSEC ORDER 06/2002 Check-in process
AVSEC ORDER 07/2002 Ban on certain items for carriage
AVSEC ORDER 08/2002 Surveillance on the cabin baggage of pax left behind for baggage identification
AVSEC ORDER 09/2002 Security declaration of Cargo & it
Corrigendum AO 06/2002 Check-in process
SECURITY CHECKED REGISTERED BAGGAGE SHALL BE PROPERLY
AVSEC ORDER 01/2003 STRAPPED AND SEALED BY THE AIRLINES, STRICT SUVEILLANCE BY APSU
AVSEC ORDER 02/2003 BAN ON CARRIAGE OF ITEMS IN CABIN BAGGAGE
AVSEC ORDER 03/2003 BAN ON STEEL AND METRALLIC CUTLRY
AVSEC ORDER 01/2004 X-ray screening of International Export Cargo.
AVSEC ORDER 02/2004 SECURITY CONTROL FOR REGISTERED BAGGAGE
AVSEC ORDER 03/2004 NCASTP
AVSEC ORDER 04/2004 Reconciliation of Registered Baggage
AVSEC ORDER 05/2004 SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING BY AIRPORT OPERATOR

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AVSEC ORDER 06/2004 National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Programme
AVSEC ORDER 07/2004 UPLIFTMENT OF CATERING SUPPLIES
CAS-08 (53) 2004/DIV-II/Trg PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF TRAINING INSTITUTES FOR
dated 23.08.2004 CONDUCTING AVSEC COURSES
AVSEC ORDER 01/2005 ISSUANCE OF AEP SUBJECT TO SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING
AVSEC ORDER 02/2005 Baggage Make - up Area and ATC are declared as Special Security Zones
no temporary pass holder or token holder (whose
background check has not been done) shall be allowed access to or remain in
security restricted area of the airports of the country unless they are escorted by
AVSEC ORDER 03/2005 Permanent Airport Entry Pass holders.
AVSEC ORDER 04/2005 DUMMY CHECK FAILURE SCREENER SHALL NOT BE DEPLOYED
banned for carriage on person or in cabin baggage (carry-on baggage)
AVSEC ORDER 05/2005 by a passenger on board the FLIGHT
AVSEC ORDER 06/2005 Cargo Security-Declaration from Agents
Addendum AO 04/2005 Enforcement action in case of deficiency in aviation security
AVSEC ORDER 01/2006 Security measures for Air Cargo.
AVSEC ORDER 02/2006 NCASP
AVSEC ORDER 01/2007 Concerned agencies to preclude the possibility of any unlawful interference-2007
Addendum AO 01/2007 Operation of Lounge in SHA of airports.
AVSEC ORDER 01/2008 Security set-up of Indian operators.
AVSEC ORDER 02/2008 Authorisation for issue of Airport Entry Pass.
Aviation Security set-up at Private and Joint Venture (Public Private Partnership)
AVSEC ORDER 03/2008 airports in the country.
AVSEC ORDER 04/ 2008 Protection of Security matters at Foreign Airports:
AVSEC ORDER 05/2008 Shifting of COSAH/CC Control Room
AVSEC ORDER 06/2008 Constitution of Aerodrome Committee at IGI Airport, Delhi
AVSEC ORDER 01/2009 Regulated Agent Cargo Security Programme
AVSEC ORDER 02/2009 Security Programme of Civil Commercial/General Aviation/helicopter/ operation.
AVSEC ORDER 03/2009 Security Functions to be carried out by aircraft operators.
AVSEC ORDER 04/2009 Secondary Security Checks at Ladder Points of Aircrafts:

A Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Arun Mishra (11 Security

AVSEC ORDER 05/2009 functions for Airline operator)
AVSEC ORDER 06/2009 Exemption from pre-embarkation security checks at Civil Airports.
AVSEC ORDER 07/2009 Issue of Airport Entry Passes during VIP/VVIP movements.
Corrigendum AO 03/2009 Security functions to be carried out by aircraft operators (Update in PARA-04)
AVSEC ORDER 01/2010 Security of Cargo Complex at airports in the country.
AVSEC ORDER 02/2010 Attempted Act of Sabotage on Northwest Airlines Flight.
AVSEC ORDER 03/2010 Security Programme of Civil Commercial/General Aviation/helicopter/OPERATION
Issuance of Temporary Airport Entry Passes by the Airport Operators under
AVSEC ORDER 04/2010 Rule-90(1), Rule 90(3) and Rule 90 (4) of Aircraft Rules 1937.
AVSEC ORDER 05/2010 Security of Cargo Complex at airports in the country.
AVSEC ORDER 06/2010 Norms of MPA for CISF for deployment at airports
AVSEC ORDER 07/2010 Responsibilities of BDDS & Dog Squads
AVSEC ORDER 08/2010 Deployment of In-filght Security Officer
No. CAS-9(15)/98/PIC dt.
Order Temp AEP
09.06.2010
AVSEC ORDER 01/2011 AVSEC Training by CASO/GOs /Supervisory Staff of ASG/APSU
AVSEC ORDER 02/2011 Deployment of suitably trained personnel to deal with case of unlawful interference.
AVSEC ORDER 03/2011 Procedure for protection and handling security information.
AVSEC ORDER 04/2011 Defining and allocation of tasks relating to Civil Aviation Security.
Designation of Security Co-ordinator at each airport served by civil flights
AVSEC ORDER 05/2011 in India and responsibility thereof.
AVSEC ORDER 06/2011 Supporting resources for civil aviation security at the airports in India
AVSEC ORDER 07/2011 Pre-flight anti-sabotage checks

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AVSEC ORDER 08/2011 legal action in respect of the potentially disruptive passengers
AVSEC ORDER 09/2011 Special security measures requested by state.
AVSEC ORDER 10/2011 Security measures for Company mail (Comail) and Company material (Comat)
AVSEC ORDER 11/2011 Regulated Agent Cargo Security Programme
AVSEC ORDER 12/2011 National Civil Aviation Security Programme, 2011
AVSEC ORDER 13/2011 Security Programme of Catering Companies
AVSEC ORDER 14 /2011 Designation of point of contacts for gathering AVSEC information from public
Prohibition of articles in Security Restricted Area of airports.Reference
AVSEC ORDER 15/2011 : AVSEC Order No. 5/2005 dated 7-6-2005
AVSEC ORDER 16/2011 NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAMME
AVSEC ORDER 17/2011 Bomb Threat Contingency Plan - 2011
AVSEC ORDER 18/2011 Strengthening of security towards city side of airports
AVSEC ORDER 19/2011 Contingency Plan for handling aircraft hijack situation-2011
AVSEC ORDER 20/2011 National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme, 2011
AVSEC ORDER 21/2011 Comprehensive review in the security arrangements at airports in India.
AVSEC ORDER 22/2011 Approval of appropriate items to be sued as Covert Test Pieces
AVSEC ORDER 23/2011 AVSEC Training Courses and Refresher Training Course.
AVSESC ORDER 24/2011 Random Screening at the entry gate to Terminal building
AVSESC ORDER 25/2011 Screening equipment for Cargo SHA entry point
AVSEC ORDER 26/2011 Security controls of departing passengers holding E-ticket/Web or Kiosk Check-in Boarding pass
Addendum AO 12/2011 Checking and Identification of travel documents
Corrigendum AO 18/2011 Strengthening of security towards city side of airports
Corrigendum AO 26/2011 Security controls of departing passengers holding E-ticket/Web or Kiosk Check-in Boarding pass
Addendum AO 26/2011 Access of pax on the basis of soft copy of e-ticket.
AVSEC ORDER 01/2012 Deployment Of Auditors From Scheduled Aircraft Operators
AVSEC ORDER 02/2012 Permission for Carriage of Arm & Ammunition by GM Gun Factory, Ishapur
AVSEC ORDER 03/2012 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by Mr. Naveen Jindal
AVSEC ORDER 04/2012 Access of Vehicle upto Tarmac
AVSEC ORDER 05/2012 Access of Vehicle upto Aircraft
AVSEC ORDER 06/2012 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by GM Gun Factory, Kolkata
AVSEC ORDER 07/2012 Permission for access of vehicle up to the aircraft
AVSEC ORDER 08/2012 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the GM, Gun Factory, Kanpur
AVSEC ORDER 09/2012 Instructions on use of Satellite Telephone Services in India
AVSEC ORDER 10/2012 Access of vehicle-Governor of TN
Facility of Access to tarmac on his own vehicle by His Holines Shri Swarropanand Saraswati at airports on Medical
AVSEC ORDER 12/2012 Grounds
AVSEC ORDER 13/2012 Permission for carriage of Arms and Ammunition & Explosive by Dept of Home Govt of Jharkhand
AVSEC ORDER 01/2014 Exemption from pre-embarkation security checks at Civil Airports
AVSEC ORDER 02/2014 Restoration of PEC to Ambassador of Thailand
AVSEC ORDER 03/2014 AVSEC Training Imparted to all STC
AVSEC ORDER 04/2014 Extension of Facility for access to the vehicle of his holiness Sri Jayaendra Sarswathy Swamigal up to the tarmac of airports
AVSEC ORDER 05/2014 Prompt communication in Accident-incident, AUI
Developing a module in Basic AVSEC ASTP on handling of firearms for carriage by authorised passengers in hold baggage
and imparting training to Security personnel in Basic AVSEC/refresher courses organised by BCAS approved ASTIs and
AVSEC ORDER 01/2015 Indian Aviation Academy
AVSEC ORDER 02/2015 National Civil Aviation Security Programme 2015
AVSEC ORDER 03/2015 National Civil Aviation Security Quality Controlled Programme
AVSEC ORDER 04/2015 National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme 2015
AVSEC ORDER 05/2015 Enforcement of Access Control
AVSEC ORDER 06/2015 Exemption from pre - embarkation security checks Civil Airports
AVSEC ORDER 07/2015 Aerodrome Entry Permit guidelines – Temporary Area Specific AEPs for a period upto (03) days
AVSEC ORDER 08/2015 National Civil Aviation Security Programme - Amendments

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AVSEC ORDER 09/2015 National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme
AVSEC ORDER 10/2015 Security programme of GHA
AVSEC ORDER 11/2015 Security measures for Regulated Agent
AVSEC ORDER 01/2016 Revised AVSEC Audit/Inspection format
AVSEC ORDER 02/2016 Daily situation reports by ASG (CISF) APSU to concerned RD of BCAS - Reg
AVSEC ORDER 03/2016 Awareness training to the employees of various stake holders working at the civil airports in India
Deployment of In-flight Security Officer (IFSO) - Pre flight briefing to staff or aircraft operators undertaken by the IFSO
AVSEC ORDER 04/2016 reg.
AVSEC ORDER 05/2016 Information to other agencies on receipt of bomb threat calls Reg
Business ,:stablishments/Concessionaires at aerodromes in the Security Restricted
AVSEC ORDER 01/2017 Area (SRA)
Corrigendum AO 02/2016 Daily situation reports by ASG (CISF) APSU to concerned RD of BCAS - Reg
AVSEC ORDER 01/2018 NCASP-2018
AVSEC ORDER 02/2018 NCASTP-2018
AVSEC ORDER 03/2018 NCASQCP-2018
AVSEC ORDER 04/2018
AVSEC ORDER 05/2018
AVSEC ORDER 06/2018 Aerodrome Security Programme
AVSEC ORDER 07/2018 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Security Programme
AVSEC ORDER 08/2018 Fuel farm Security Programme (FFSP)
AVSEC ORDER 09/2018 Procedure for aircraft security checks and search
AVSEC ORDER 10/2018 Security programme of Remotely Piloted Aircraft(SPRPA)
AVSEC ORDER 11/2018 Security Programme for Power Hang Glider (SPPHG)
AVSEC ORDER 01/2019 Auxiliary Service Provider Security Programme (ASPSP)
AVSEC ORDER 02/2019 Aircraft operator security programme (AOSP) of civil commercial/ general aviation/helicopter operation.
Security programme for Authorized agent/custom house agent/Freight forwarders, General sales agent(GSA), General sales
AVSEC ORDER 03/2019 and services agent(GSSA) and all airline representational services providers.
Addendum to AO 5/2005 Prohibition of E-CIGARS(production, manufacture,import/export,sale, distribution,adv.,storage)
Security functions to be carried out by US Airlines at Indian airports(except at Civil enclaves and joint user defence
AVSEC ORDER 01/2020 airports)
AVSEC ORDER 02/2020 Sop on counter terrorist contingency plan (CTCP) at airport
AVSEC ORDER 03/2020 Training of ASG\APSU screening on dangerous goods reg
AVSEC ORDER 04/2020 Security programme of remotely piloted system (SPRPAS)
AVSEC ORDER 05/2020 Security control of departing passengers holding E-ticket /web or kiosk check in bar coded boarding pass (BCBP)
Corrigendum AVSEC ORDER
Security programme of remotely piloted system (SPRPAS)
04/2020
AVSEC ORDER 01/2021 Appointment of an aviation security compliance officer (ASCO) FOR Business establishment
Addendum AVSEC ORDER
NCASTP 2018 REG
02/2018
Addendum AVSEC ORDER
Security measure for air cargo
01/2006
Addendum to AVSEC ORDER Consignment by Cargo Agent to be forwarded to Aircraft Operator or RA in physical or electronic form (e-CSD) , at the
06/2005 time of booking Cargo.
Corrigendum AVSEC ORDER
Suspension of AVSEC circular 10/2016
10/2016
Addendum to AO 3/2020 Training of ASG\APSU screening on dangerous goods reg
Addendum to AO 13-2013 Security measure for catering stores and supplies.
AVSEC ORDER 01/2022 Security measures for Catering Stores and supplies (Supersedes Or 7/2004,13/2011, cir 25/2006)
AVSEC ORDER 02/2022 Handling of restricted articles (LAG,KIRPAN,ARMS procedure,list of banned items)
AVSEC ORDER 03/2022 Procedure for carriage of weapons & ammunitions by PSOs of V VIPs,VIP & for person/passengers Reg baggage.
Corrigendum to Order 2/2022 Handling of Restricted Articles (Kirpan)
Addendum to AVSEC Order
NCASTP-2018 (AVSEC BASIC Course)
02/2018
AVSEC ORDER 04/2022 Security programme for Private security agency (PSA)
AVSEC ORDER 05/2022 Security Procedures in respect of hold baggage screening and its handling operations.

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AVSEC CIRCULAR 1979 Prohibition towards carriage of arms, weapon on board aircraft

AVSEC CIRCULAR 1980 Brief case & attached cases to be treated as dangerous
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1982 Minimum Security Procedures
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1983 Carriage of Kirpan
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1983 Memorandum Search of H-Bag of pax
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1983 Search of Hand baggage of Air passenger
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1986 Access of vehicle upto aircraft
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1989 Instructions regarding checking of electronic items, cam
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1989 Security sign Boards
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1992 Instructions pertaining to the security of Checked Baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1992 Instructions pertaining to carriage of arms by passengers in the Checked Baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1992 Instruction pertaining to head count of pax at intermediate & transit station
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1992 Instructions pertaining to security of cargo & unaccompanied baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1992 Instructions pertaining to the carriage of mails by scheduled civil flight
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1992 Instructions pertaining to the security of catering items
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1992 Transportation of Dead Body, Human and crematal remains as Cargo
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1992 Instructions pertaining to security of interline baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Carriage of arms & ammunition by PSOs & SOs
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Carriage of arms by PSO on board commercial flights
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Do's & Don't for the Airport security staff
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Entry into aircraft under rule 156 of Aircraft Rule 1937
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Establishment of snack bar in sterile area
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Fees applicable for screening of Registered Baggage, Cargo any other item by National Air Carriers
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Instructions pertaining to security of checked baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Instructions pertaining to security of courier bags
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Instructions pertaining to the security of cargo & unaccompanied baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Mix Circular (Banned Item, Exempted List, Ferry Vehicles)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Opening of First Aid Kit boxes for search during Bomb threat
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Procedure for the pre-embarkation checking of the disabled, handicapped, sick passengers travelling by air
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Provision of call tracing facility for Bomb Threat call at airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Set of questions for profiling at screening of Registered Baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 SPG PSO allowed to carry weapon on board
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1993 Issue of sod tickets for BCAS officials
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1994 Carriage of security removed items by air carriers operating through Indian airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1994 Emphasis on politeness, courtesy and friendliness by Airline Security Staff
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1994 Entry into Aircraft
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1994 Regulatory procedure to check-control the personnel of private service contract agencies
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1994 Security of courier bags & unaccompanied consignments forwarded by courier companies
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1995 Bulk pharmaceutical in courier bags
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1995 Checked baggage identification Procedure
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1995 Entry of crew member- PIC
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1995 Pax & BRS system
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1995 Pre-embarkation security checks of pax at Civil airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1996 Instruction for checking electronic items, cameras and carriage of battery cells in hand baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1996 Mandatory Screening of registered baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1996 Carriage of security removed items by air carriers
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1996 Carriage of weapon in passenger compartment of aircraft
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1996 Registered baggage security system - standardised terms & conditions
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1996 Registered baggage security system - standardised terms & conditions (November)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1997 SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR VETTING DRAWING PLAN OF AIRPORT –C HECK LIST REGARDING

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AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/1998 Issue PIC to Operators
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/1998 SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS AT AIRPORT
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/1998 ARTFULLY CONCEALED WEAPONS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/1998 VEHICLE FOR VVIPs AIRPORTS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/1998 SECURITY PROCEDURE FOR CARGO
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/1998 CARRIAGE OF CELLULAR PHONE
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/1998 CARRIAGE OF KIRPAN
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/1998 FLIGHT SCHEDULES
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/1998 EXEMPTED CATEGORY
AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/1998 CATEGORIZATION OF AIRPORTS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/1998 PIC
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/1998 REVIEW OF SECURITY CHECKS AT SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND LEH AIRPORTS IN J & K
AVSEC CIRCULAR 22/1998 OPERATIONAL EXERCISE BY NSG TROOPS AT AIRPORTS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 23/1998 Instructions pertaining to the security of checked baggage
ISSUE OF SHOW CAUSE NOTICE TO AIR OPERATORS ON COMMITTING BREACH OF SECURITY IN THEIR
AVSEC CIRCULAR 25/1998 SECURITY FUNCTIONS AT THE AIRPORT
AVSEC CIRCULAR 26/1998 CARRIAGE OF FIRECRACKERS
Corrigendum AC 18/1998 Categorization Of Airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/1999 Security Measures against Foreign Intelligence Agencies
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/1999 Carriage Of Security Removed Items By Air Carriers Operating Through Indian Airports. (Pre-glued Envelopes)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/1999 SECURITY LAPSE- DEAD BODY FOUND IN WHEELBAY OF AIRCRAFT.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/1999 Explosive Safety Distance
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/1999 Issue of Commercial Passes.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/1999 PANEL OF NEGOTIATORS – CONTINGENCY PLAN
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UP TO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON PROTOCOL /
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/1999 SECURITY / MEDICAL GROUNDS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/1999 Carriage of Kirpan
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/1999 MANDATORY SCREENING OF REGISTERED BAGGAGE AT DOMESTIC AIRPORT.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/1999 CATEGORIZATION OF AIRPORT
RESTRICTION ON FLYING ACTIVITIES DURING THE CELEBRATIONS CONNECTED WITH THE REPUBLIC
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/1999 DAY AND INDEPENDENCE DAY FUNCTIONS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/1999 Inspection of Airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/1999 Security Arrangements at Airports
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UP TO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON PROTOCOL /
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/1999 SECURITY / MEDICAL GROUNDS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/1999 SECURITY ARRANGEMENT ON INDEPENDENCE DAY & REPUBLIC DAY
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/1999 SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR VETTING DRAWING PLAN OF AIRPORT – CHECK LIST REGARDING
AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/1999 Mock exercise to be conducted at the airports to test the efficacy of contingency plan
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/1999 Private Security by Airline
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/1999 Panel of Psychologists
AVSEC CIRCULAR 22/1999 Frisking / Checking of passengers and their hand baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 23/1999 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN EVENT OF ANY INCIDENT OCCURRING AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN INDIA
Strengthening of Security arrangements at Civil Airport – Ladder Point Check of passengers and their hand baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 24/1999 before boarding the aircraft by airlines security staff
PRE-EMBARKATION SECURITY CHECK OF CABIN AND COCKPIT CREW AT INTERNATIONAL AND
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2000 DOMESTIC AIRPORTS IN INDIA
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2000 CONSTITUTION OF THE AIRPORT SECURITY COMMITTEE MEETING AT THE AIRPORT
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2000 GUARDING OF VITAL INSTALLATIONS AT AIRPORT
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2000 INDUCTION ON CISF AT AIRPORTS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2000 SECURITY AT AIRPORT – DUTY HOURS OF APSU
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2000 ONE HAND BAGGAGE RULE
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2000 PERMISSION FOR CARRIAGE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION
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AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2000 INDUCTION OF CISF IN THE AIRPORTS FOR AVIATION SECURITY DUTIES
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2000 CARRIAGE OF HAND BAGGAGE BY PASSENGER
Anti-sabotage Check of Electronic Compartment and Cargo Hold Area During Aircraft Bomb Threat Checking and Pre-
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2000 Flight anti-sabotage Checks
Instructions Regarding Carriage of Battery Cells in Electronic Items like Camera, Cellular Phone, Digital Diaries etc. in
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2000 Hand Baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2000 Entry to the Airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2000 ROLE OF CISF/STATE POLICE AT THE OPERATIONAL, CIVILAIRPORTS IN INDIA.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2000 DECLARATION OF WEAPONS BY PASSENGERS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/2000 CONSTITUTION OF THE AERODROME COMMITTEE AT THE AIRPORTS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/2000 CONTROL AND ISSUE OF PHOTO IDENTITY CARDS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/2000 ENTRY TO THE AIRPORT
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/2000 PROCEDURE FOR RECEIVING DEAD BODY OF SOLDIER
AVSEC CIRCULAR 21/2000 INSPECTION OF AIRPORTS BY BCAS OFFICERSCOORDINATION WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT
AVSEC CIRCULAR 22/2000 ADDITIONAL CREW MEMBER (ACM) ON THE FLIGHTPROCEDURE THERE OF
AVSEC CIRCULAR 23/2000 LIST OF NEGOTIATORS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 24/2000 SAFE CUSTODY HAND BAGGAGES
AVSEC CIRCULAR 25/2000 MONITORING OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
AVSEC CIRCULAR 26/2000 DETECTION OF DANGEROUS GODDS AT LADDER POINT
AVSEC CIRCULAR 27/2000 LEAVING TERMINAL BUILDING AFTER CHECK-IN BY PASSENGER AT AIRPORTS IN INDIA
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UP TO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON PROTOCOL /
AVSEC CIRCULAR 28/2000 SECURITY / MEDICAL GROUNDS.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 29/2000 CARRIAGE OF EXTRA BATTERIES
AVSEC CIRCULAR 30/2000 GUIDELINES FOR DEALING WITH THE MATTERS RELATED TO THE GENERAL AVIATION
AVSEC CIRCULAR 31/2000 DUMMY CHECK REPORT
Carriage of Arms and Ammunition in the Registered Baggage by PSOs of Sh. V.P. Singh, former Prime Minister, while
AVSEC CIRCULAR 32/2000 accompanying the VVIP during his journey by Air
AVSEC CIRCULAR 33/2000 DETECTION WEAPON AT LADDER POINT BY AIRLINE SECURITY
AVSEC CIRCULAR 34/2000 CARRIAGE OF REASONABLE READING MATERIAL
AVSEC CIRCULAR 35/2000 PHYSICAL CHECKING LADY PASSENGERS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 36/2000 INSTALLATION OF CLIP
AVSEC CIRCULAR 37/2000 SPECIFICATION FOR DOOR FRAME METAL DETECTOR
AVSEC CIRCULAR 38/2000 CHECKING PASSENGERS PERSONAL BELONGING
AVSEC CIRCULAR 39/2000 Provision of vehicle to Dr. M.S.Gill, Chief Election Commissioner up to the aircraft
AVSEC CIRCULAR 40/2000 SPECIFICATION FOR HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR
AVSEC CIRCULAR 41/2000 COURTESY TO M.Ps
AVSEC CIRCULAR 42/2000 SCREENING OF KNIFE IN X-RA BIS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 43/2000 Manual Check of hand baggage after X-ray screening at certain hyper sensitive airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 44/2000 Carriage of arms and ammunition by personal security officers (PSOs) of SPG Protectees on board commercial flights
AVSEC CIRCULAR 45/2000 NEW TYPE OF IED
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2001 AVSEC MEASURES
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2001 Provision of Perimeter lighting/ Road at the airports
HANDGUNS MADE TO LOOK LIKE MOBILE PHONES AND ACTIVATED BY TAPPING A BUTTON ON THE
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2001 KEYPAD
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2001 SCREENING OF THE BAGGAGE
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UP TO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON PROTOCOL /
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2001 SECURITY / MEDICAL GROUNDS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2001 CARRIAGE OF ANIMAL/BIRDS ETC. BY AIR AIRCRAFT RULE S 24-C
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2001 SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS DURING VISIT OF VVIP AT AIRPORT
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2001 CARRIAGE ON BOARD THE ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN PRIVATE AIRCRAFT
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2001 Access of Vehicles up to the aircraft at civil airports in the country on protocol/security/medical grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2001 Security functions of airlines not to be entrusted to private agencies /contractual persons
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AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2001 Withdrawal of facility AAI vehicle extended to Dr. M.S.Gill, Chief Election Commissioner up to the aircraft
Display of Notice Board exhibiting the list of persons exempted by Government of India from pre-embarkation security
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2001 check as per BCAS Circular No. 17 / 98 dated 07.08.1998 and amended from time to time
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2001 Panel of Psychiatrists – Contingency Plan Para 2-3-2
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2001 Constitution of the Aerodrome Committee to deal with Aircraft Hijack situation
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/2001 INDUCTION OF CISF (ASG)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/2001 Communication system in event of any incident occurring at civil airports in India
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/2001 Member of the Aerodrome Committee at all civil airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/2001 Carriage of hand bag with minimum items
AVSEC CIRCULAR 21/2001 CALLER I. D (CLIP)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 22/2001 flight crew members to provide inform to CMG
AVSEC CIRCULAR 23/2001 FRISKING / CHECKING BY SECURITY PERSONNEL
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UP TO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON PROTOCOL /
AVSEC CIRCULAR 24/2001 SECURITY / MEDICAL GROUNDS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 25/2001 Prohibition of Talcum Powder in Hand Baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 31/2001 AEPs for State administration officials
AVSEC CIRCULAR 46/2001 SECURITY REVIEW OF AIRPORTS
Letter from BCAS 17.09.2001 Access control by the Airline Security in to the Aircraft.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2002 Intimation to R&AW Control Room on incident of hijacking of aircraft
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2002 Hand baggage rule for Haj Pilgrims ex-Srinagar
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2002 INSTRUCTIONS ON ISSUE OF CIRCULAR
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2002 A NEW MODUS OPERANDI OF ROBBING THE PASSENGERS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2002 Security Measures for Non-Scheduled Air Transport Services
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2002 DUMMY CHECK
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2002 RANDOM PHYSICAL CHECKING OF REGISTERED BAGGAGE AFTER X-RAY SCREENING
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2002 PRE-FLIGHT ANTI-SABOTAGE CHECKS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2002 TARMAC TRANSFER OF PASSENGERS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2002 GUARDING OF AIRCRAFT USED FOR TRANSPORTATION OF VIP/VVIP
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2002 List of VVIPs exempted from PESC
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2002 Dummy Check
Amendment 10 to the International Standards and Recommended Practices –Security Annex-17 to the Chicago
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2002 Convention adopted by the Council of ICAO on 7th December , 2001
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2002 SPECIFICATION FOR X-RAY BIS
CARRIAGE OF TRAINING MODELS AND EXPLOSIVES BY AIR BY CONTROLLER OF EXPLOSIVES AND BY
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2002 DY. COMMISSIONER OF SECURITY (BDDS)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/2002 Access to aircraft Nitin Gadkari
AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/2002 Illumination at perimeter and specifications of watch towers of airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/2002 Access of Vehicle to aircraft Murasoli Maran
Instructions regarding carriage of battery cells in electronic items like camera, cellular phone, digital diaries etc in hand
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/2002 baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 21/2002 Cancellation of PIC Ms sam Aviation Private Limited
AVSEC CIRCULAR 22/2002 Information to appropriate authority about the involvement of Airport Entry Pass (AEP) holders in criminal cases
Facility of access of vehicle upto the aircraft on medical grounds for a period of six months in respect of Shri Sunder
AVSEC CIRCULAR 23/2002 Singh Bhandari, Governor of Gujarat
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UPTO THE TARMAC AREA OF THE CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON
AVSEC CIRCULAR 24/2002 PROTOCOL/ MEDICAL / SECURITY GROUNDS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 25/2002 SECURITY FUNCTIONS AT AIRPORTS BY AVIATION SECURITY GROUP (CISF)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 26/2002 Cancellation of PIC Ms sam Aviation Private Limited
AVSEC CIRCULAR 27/2002 Instructions on Security removed items
AVSEC CIRCULAR 28/2002 Casual labour token system
AVSEC CIRCULAR 29/2002 carriage of weapons and ammunition
AVSEC CIRCULAR 30/2002 PREPARATION OF CONTINGENCY PLAN
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AVSEC CIRCULAR 33/2002 Carriage of Wooden Staff by Religious Heads as a Dart of hand baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 34/2002 Carriage of Kirpan
AVSEC CIRCULAR 35/2002 Access to Air Force Navy and Army officials
AVSEC CIRCULAR 36/2002 Entry of PSO-SPGs
AVSEC CIRCULAR 37/2002 Personal security Officers (PSOs) of Shri. L.K.Advani
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2003 Access Vehicles upto aircraft of. Chaman Lal Gupta
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2003 Security of Courier Bags and the unaccompanied consignments forwarded by courier companies
Minimum specifications / standards for X-ray Baggage Inspection System (X-ray BIS) for screening of hand baggage,
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2003 registered baggage, unaccompanied baggage, cargo, mail, etc
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2003 Use of explosive jackets by terrorists
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2003 INTRODUCING E-TICKETING AT AIRPORTS IN INDIA
SECURITY OF COURIER BAGS AND THE UNACCOMPANIED CONSIGNMENTS FORWARDED BY COURIER
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2003 COMPANIES
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2003 Cockpit door to be closed during the flight
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2003 CATEGORIZATION OF AIRPORTS
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS / STANDARDS FOR X-RAY BAGGAGE INSPECTION SYSTEM (X-RAY BIS) FOR
SCREENING OF HAND BAGGAGE, REGISTERED BAGGAGE UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE,
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2003 CARGO, MAIL ETC
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2003 PANEL OF PSYCHIATRISTS – CONTINGENCY PLAN PARA 2-3-2
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2003 Security stamp on the boarding cards
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2003 imposition of ban for carriage of certain items
Access of Vehicles up to the aircraft at civil airports in the country on protocol/security/medical grounds, Former CM of
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2003 Nagaland.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2003 passenger friendly pre-embarkation security checks
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2003 Airport access for Honourable Members of Parliament upto departure and arrival
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2003 Security check of employees who have been issued airport entry passes
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/2003 Locking of cockpit doors of aircraft during flight
AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/2003 Anti-hijacking Mock Exercise at Airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/2003 pre-embarkation security checks of handbag
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/2003 Access to aircraft Nitin Gadkari
AVSEC CIRCULAR 21/2003 explosives camouflaged
Prompt communication to MCA/ Commissioner of Security (CA) / Additional Commissioner of Security (CA) , BCAS in
the event of any incident / unlawful interference at the civil airports in India by the concerned Airport Director / Incharge
AVSEC CIRCULAR 22/2003 Airport Management
AVSEC CIRCULAR 23/2003 Pilferage from Check-in Baggage at airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 24/2003 Immigration area in departure to be manned by CISF
AVSEC CIRCULAR 25/2003 instructions pertaining to security removed items, SRI hand over at pax at arrival
AVSEC CIRCULAR 26/2003 procedure for carriage of weapon and ammunitions by PSOs of VVIP in high threat category
AVSEC CIRCULAR 27/2003 DGCA permit for carriage of weapons by bonafide persons
AVSEC CIRCULAR 29/2003 LADDER POINT CHECK BY THE AIRLINES
AVSEC CIRCULAR 30/2003 Entry of PSOs inside terminal building
CARRIAGE OF TRAINING MODELS AND EXPLOSIVES BY AIR BY CONTROLLER OF EXPLOSIVES AND DY.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 31/2003 COMMISSIONER OF SECURITY (BDDS)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 32/2003 Shri Tarlochan Singh, Chairperson , National Commission for Minorities
AVSEC CIRCULAR 33/2003 monitoring of CCTV at airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 34/2003 SECURITY CHECK OF POSTAL MAIL BAG OF INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES BY SCHEDULED CARRIER
AVSEC CIRCULAR 35/2003 Guidelines for AEP in event of crisis
AVSEC CIRCULAR 36/2003 persons implementing security controls are subjected to background checks
AVSEC CIRCULAR 37/2003 Aviation Security Survey, Inspections/ Audits and Tests
NO.CAS-7(1)/2004-DIV-1 dt- Security check of Custom sealed items containing jewellery/ precious stone
17.09.2004 carried by departing passengers as hand baggage by CISF
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2004 Airport access for Honourable Members of Parliament upto departure and arrival area.
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AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2004 Lists of Exempts from PESC
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2004 ACCESS OF VEHICLES UP TO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2004 Rules relating to carriage of Dangerous Goods
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2004 DGCA permit for carriage of Arms & Ammunition
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2004 Guidelines to BCAS Officials to carry out Airport Audit
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2004 Checked-in baggage reconciliation system at civil airports in India.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2004 Issuance of TAEPs
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2004 Carriage of Kirpans by Sikh Pax while travelling by air within India
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2004 Carriage of licensed weapon in registered baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2004 Provision of Advance Passenger Information to Immigration Bureau by Indian Carriers
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2004 Renewal/issue of Airport Entry Passes after the expiry of existing AEP system i.e. 31.12.2004
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2004 Access of AAI’s ferry vehicle upto the aircraft in respect of Shri S. Jaipal Reddy
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2004 Rotation of x-ray screener after 45 mts
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/2004 Reconciliation of Registered Baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/2004 ISSUE OF COMMERCIAL PASSES TO HOTELS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/2004 Minimum Standards/Specification for Civil Aviation Security Equipment
SECURITY OF COURIER BAGS AND UNACCOMPANIED CONSIGNMENTS FORWARDED BY COURIER
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/2004 COMPANIES
AVSEC CIRCULAR 21/2004 Use of hand gloves for frisking passengers and physical check of their baggage.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 22/2004 Security/Guarding of Non-operational Airports
CARRIAGE OF TRAINING MODELS AND EXPLOSIVES BY AIR BY CONTROLLER OF EXPLOSIVES AND BY
AVSEC CIRCULAR 23/2004 DY. COMMISSIONER OF SECURITY (BDDS)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 24/2004 Duration of TAEP by airport operators
AVSEC CIRCULAR 25/2004 Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment
AVSEC CIRCULAR 26/2004 Extension of validity of the existing Airport Entry Pass (AEPs) till 31st January, 2005
AVSEC CIRCULAR 27/2004 Procedure for entry of waitlisted passengers at airports
CAS-08 (53) 2004/DIV-II/Trg
PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF TRAINING INSTITUTES FOR CONDUCTING AVSEC COURSES
Dated: 23 Aug 2004
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2005 ACCESS OF VEHICLES UP TO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2005 EXEMPTION FROM PRE-EMBARKATION SECURITY CHECKS AT CIVIL AIRPORTS.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2005 Access of vehicle of Shri Shivraj Patil
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2005 Advance check-in of passengers at airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2005 Advance check-in of passengers at Airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2005 PSOs of Shivraj Patil permited to carry unloded Wepon
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2005 PSOs of Shri L K Adwani permited to carry unloaded wepon
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2005 Regular background checks of employee at all civil airports by all the agencies after 05 years
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2005 Security regulations for Off-airport Check-in facility
Procedure for obtaining exemption from Pre-embarkation security checks at the airports for high ranking foreign
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2005 dignitaries who come to India on official visits as guests of the Government of India.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2005 Panel of Psychiatrists – Contingency Plan Para 2-3-2
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2005 Access of Vehicle upto the aircraft at civil airports in the country on protocol/ security/ medical grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2005 Access of Vehicle upto the aircraft at civil airports in the country on protocol/ security/ medical grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2005 Carriage of Kirpan by Sikh passengers while traveling by air within India.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2005 Infrastructure for civil aviation security at the airports in India
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2005 Aircraft Operator Security Programme
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/2005 Entry of waitlisted/open ticket holders at airports reg
AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/2005 Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment (Para-03 deleted)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/2005 City side security measure
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/2005 Promulgation of NCASTP
AVSEC CIRCULAR 21/2005 Exemption from pre-embarkation security checks at Civil Airports.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 22/2005 Access of Vehicle upto the aircraft at civil airports in the country on protocol/ security/ medical grounds
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AVSEC CIRCULAR 25/2005 Security check of Photographic equipment and film
AVSEC CIRCULAR 26/2005 Security procedure for General Aviation Operations and Chartered Aircraft Operations
AVSEC CIRCULAR 27/2005 Security procedure for General Aviation Operations and Chartered Aircraft Operations
AVSEC CIRCULAR 28/2005 Security Survey, Audits, Inspections and Tests
AVSEC CIRCULAR 29/2005 Anti-hijacking Mock Exercise at Airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 30/2005 Security procedures for commercial (non-chartered) helicopters operations
Procedure for dealing with cases wherein arms and /or ammunition are detected during screening of a passenger
AVSEC CIRCULAR 31/2005 or his baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 32/2005 Exemption from pre-embarkation security checks at Civil Airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 33/2005 Carriage of licensed firearm and / or ammunition by a sportsperson while travelling by air
AVSEC CIRCULAR 34/2005 Procedure for screening of hold baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 35/2005 Guarding of Refusal Room at the airports
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UPTO THE TARMAC AREA OF THE CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON
AVSEC CIRCULAR 36/2005 PROTOCOL/ MEDICAL / SECURITY GROUNDS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 37/2005 CATEGORIZATION OF AIRPORTS
Carriage of authorized firearm and / or ammunition by Units of armed forces / para-military forces while traveling by a
AVSEC CIRCULAR 38/2005 civil commercial flight.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 39/2005 Airport Security Committee (APSC)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 40/2005 Procedure for communication of AVSEC related information
AVSEC CIRCULAR 41/2005 Exemption from pre-embarkation security checks at Civil Airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 42/2005 Carriage of a prisoner / person under judicial custody / administrative control
AVSEC CIRCULAR 43/2005 Contingency Plan for handling aircraft hijack situation
Prompt communication to MCA/ Commissioner of Security (CA) / Additional Commissioner of Security (CA) , BCAS
in the event of any incident / unlawful interference at the civil airports in India by the concerned Airport Director /
AVSEC CIRCULAR 44/2005 Incharge Airport Management
AVSEC CIRCULAR 45/2005 Panel of Psychiatrists for Contingency Plan Para for handling aircraft hijack
AVSEC CIRCULAR 46/2005 AEP- Procedure for issuing one time permit
AVSEC CIRCULAR 47/2005 AEP- Return or retrievals
AVSEC CIRCULAR 48/2005 Airport Security Committee (APSC)
ADDENDUM AC 04/2005 Enforcement action in case of deficiency in aviation security
ADDENDUM AC 26/2005 Security procedure for General Aviation Operations and Chartered Aircraft Operations
CORRIGENDUM AC
Carriage of licensed firearms and /or ammunition by a sportsperson while travelling by air
33/2005
CORRIGENDUM AC
Screening of Hold Baggage
34/2005
ADDENDUM AC 42/2005 Carriage of a prisoner / person under judicial custody / administrative control
CORRIGENDUM AC 46/2005 Issuance of one time airport entry permits
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2006 Procedure for screening of natural and artificial plants at the airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2006 Ladder Point Check by the Airlines
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2006 Installation of Explosive Detection System at the airports in India.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2006 Carriage of licensed firearm and / or ammunition by a sportsperson while traveling by air
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2006 Counter terrorist contingency plan at airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2006 Review for ensuring restricted access at the airports in the country
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2006 Installation of Perimeter Intrusion Security system at all Hyper-sensitive airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2006 Installation of Bio-metric system at all Hyper-sensitive airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2006 Installation of Online X-ray baggage screening system at the airports in India
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2006 Security requirements laid down by the BCAS to be included in the project cost
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2006 Installation of CCTV at all Hyper-sensitive airports.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2006 Airport operator security programme
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2006 Collection of Security removed items
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2006 Ban on LGP in cabin baggage or on person
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2006 Procedures for carriage of Duty Free items by departing passengers on board the aircraft at airports in India
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AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/2006 Ban on LGP in cabin baggage or on person
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/2006 PSO of Arjun Singh
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/2006 Airport Security Committee (APSC)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 21/2006 Corrigendum to AVSEC Order No. 6/2000 regarding Hijack Threat Contingency Plan
AVSEC CIRCULAR 22/2006 Verification and escort of firearms to be carried in hold baggage
Procedures in the Aircraft Operators Security Programme for passengers subject to judicial or administrative proceedings
AVSEC CIRCULAR 23/2006 are obliged to travel
AVSEC CIRCULAR 24/2006 Access control to airside
AVSEC CIRCULAR 25/2006 Security controls for catering supplies
AVSEC CIRCULAR 26/2006 Pre-flight security checks
AVSEC CIRCULAR 27/2006 Reconciliation of passengers and hold baggage and maintenance of records by the aircraft operators
AVSEC CIRCULAR 28/2006 Airport Design
AVSEC CIRCULAR 29/2006 Anti-hijacking Mock Exercise at Airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 30/2006 Level of threats and counter measures
AVSEC CIRCULAR 31/2006 Security measures for unaccompanied baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 32/2006 Prohibition on leaking AVSEC Circulars by CASO, APD & Airlines Operator to Press
Corrigendum AC 26/2006 Pre-flight security checks
Corrigendum AC 28/2006 Airport Design
Corrigendum AC 30/2006 Level of threats and counter measures- replacement of Annexure-I
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2007 CATEGORIZATION OF AIRPORTS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2007 Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2007 Web check in-system for passengers
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2007 Instructions on deployment of ground handling agencies at the airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2007 RP Singh Committe Report
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2007 Guarding of Refusal Room at airports (International)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2007 Exemption from pre-embarkation security checks at Civil Airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2007 PSO of Shri LK Advani
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2007 Exemption from pre-embarkation security checks at Civil Airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2007 Facilities being provided to Members of Parliament while performing journeys by air
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2007 Access of Vehicle upto the aircraft at civil airports in the country on protocol/ security/medical grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2007 Guidelines communicated for compliance of Pilot/Crew for Foreign Countries/Airlines.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2007 Exemption from pre-embarkation security checks at Civil Airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2007 Frisking of all personnel deployed with ground handling agencies leaving the airside tarmac / technical area of airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2007 In-line Baggage Screening System for Hold Baggage Screening
ADDENDUM AC 01/2007 Operation of Lounge in SHA of airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2008 CATEGORIZATION OF AIRPORTS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2008 Ban on reception/send off ceremonies at Airside of an airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2008 In-line Baggage X-Ray Screening System
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2008 Technical Specification of Security Tamper-Evident Bags (STEBs) for carriage of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2008 Separate queue for security check of pax for International flights
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2008 Exemption from pre-embarkation security checks at Civil Airports
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UPTO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON PROTOCOL /
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2008 SECURITY / MEDICAL GROUNDS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2008 Comprehensive security procedures in respect of cargo, express cargo, mail and courier bags
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2008 Sale of sealed water bottles, soft drinks etc. in SHA
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UPTO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON SECURITY
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2008 GROUNDS
Facility of Access to the vehicle of His Holiness Jagadguru Sankaracharya Shri Swaroopanand Saraswati of
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2008 Dwarka/Sharda Peeth upto the Tarmac at airports on Medical Grounds
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UPTO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON PROTOCOL /
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2008 SECURITY / MEDICAL GROUNDS
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UPTO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON PROTOCOL /
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2008 SECURITY / MEDICAL GROUNDS

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AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2008 ACCESS OF VEHICLES UPTO THE TARMAC AT AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UPTO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON MEDICAL
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2008 GROUNDS
ACCESS OF VEHICLES UPTO THE AIRCRAFT AT CIVIL AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON MEDICAL
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2008 GROUNDS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/2008 Carriage of weapons by SPG personnel while on duty
CORRIGENDUM AC
Security screening of mail
08/2008
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2009 Counter terrorist Plan at the airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2009 Access control of Casual/Daily Labourers
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2009 Frisking of all leaving the airside tarmac / technical area of airports
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY EQUIPMENTS. MODIFICATION IN STANDARDS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2009 FOR BIO METRIC BASED ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2009 PSO of Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Minister of External Affairs & Finance
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2009 Issue of Airport Entry Pass (AEP) to foreigner(s)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2009 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by SPG Personnel
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2009 Formation of Central Committee at IGI Airport Delhi
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2009 Security arrangements for Shri Navin B. Chawla, Election Commissioner of India
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2009 Disposal of Liquid /Aerosols/Gels(LAGs)
Facility of Access to tarmac on his own vehicle by His Holiness Jagadguru Sankaracharya Shri Swaroopanand Saraswati of
Dwarka/ Sharda Peeth at airports on Medical Grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2009
PERMISSION FOR ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE UP TO TARMAC IN RESPECT OF SHRI BHAIRON SINGH
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2009 SHEKHAWAT, FORMER VICE PRESIDENT
PERMISSION FOR ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE UP TO TARMAC OF PATNA AIRPORT IN RESPECT OF SHRI
LALU PRASAD YADAV, HON’BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT AND HIS WIFE SMT.RABRI DEVI, EX-CM,
BIHAR
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2009
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2009 Security arrangements for Shri Navin B. Chawla, Chief Election Commissioner of India
ACCESS OF VEHICLES IN RESPECT OF HIS HOLINESS SRI JAYENDRA SARASWATHI SWAMIGAL UPTO
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2009 THE TARMAC AT AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2009 Security clearance to GHA operating at airport (s) in India
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/2009 RENEWAL OF AIRPORT ENTRY PASSES(AEP) EXPIRING ON 31.12.2009
AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/2009 Courtesy to Members of Parliament at airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/2009 Contingency Plan for handling aircraft hijack situation
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/2009 Provision of re-sealable transparent plastic bags
AVSEC CIRCULAR 21/2009 Ban on reception/send off ceremonies at airside of an airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 22/2009 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by The General Manager, Rifle Factory
AVSEC CIRCULAR 23/2009 Passengers suggestion /complaints at airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 24/2009 New Technique of smuggling explosive material
AVSEC CIRCULAR 25/2009 Arrangements in case of hijacked aircraft landing at the Defence Controlled Airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2010 Access of Vehicle upto the aircraft at civil airports in the country on protocol /security / medical grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2010 Access of Vehicle upto the aircraft at civil airports in the country on protocol /security / medical grounds
Access of Vehicle up to the aircraft to His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamji and using of VIP
lounge on medical grounds at airports in the
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2010 country
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2010 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the General Manager, Ordnance Factory
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2010 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the General Manager, Gun & Shell Factory
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2010 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by Mr. Naveen Jindal and his two police escorts
PERMISSION FOR ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE UP TO TARMAC ON MEDICAL GROUND IN RESPECT OF DR.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2010 KARAN SINGH, PRESIDENT, INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2010 Operations / Mock exercise by NSG
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2010 RENEWAL OF AIRPORT ENTRY PASSES (AEP) EXPIRED ON 31.12.2009
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2010 Certification of AVSEC Screeners
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2010 RENEWAL OF AIRPORT ENTRY PASSES (AEP) EXPIRED ON 31.12.2009 & 31.03.2010
Facility of Access to tarmac on his own vehicle by His Holiness Jagadguru Sankaracharya Shri Swaroopanand Saraswati
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2010 of Dwarka/ Sharda Peeth at airports on Medical Grounds

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AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2010 LATE DR.SHANKAR DAYAL SHARMA, FORMER PRESIDENT OF INDIA
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2010 STANDARDISED LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR BOMB DETECTION AND DISPOSAL SQUADS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2010 Fire crackers being used for bird scare
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2010 Screening of Passenger through ETDs
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/2010 Renewal of Airport Entry Permit’s expired on 31.12.2009, 31.03.2010 & 31.07.2010
AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/2010 Minimum Standards for Bomb Detection and Disposal Equipment
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/2010 Fire Crackers being used for bird scare
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/2010 Bomb Detection and Disposal Equipment for BDDS Squads
AVSEC CIRCULAR 21/2010 Prompt communication to MCA,COSCA in case of incident, unlawful interference
CORRIGENDUM AC
Standardised list of equipment for Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads
14/2010
ADDENDUM AC 18/2010 Minimum Standards for Bomb Detection and Disposal Equipment
Multitasking dt 25.03.2010 Cross Utilization/multitasking of Airline Security Function
SOP ON MANAGEMENT OF DOG SQUADS FOR CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY AT AIRPORTS WHERE CISF IS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2011 DEPLOYED
Facility of access of vehicles up to tarmac of airports for all former Civil Aviation Ministers still serving as Union
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2011 Ministers
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2011 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the General Manager, Gun & Shell Factory
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2011 Permission for carriage of arms & ammunition by SPG personnel in hold baggage
Permission for access of vehicle up to the aircraft to His Holiness Padmabhushan Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri
Dr.Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji and using of VIP lounge on medical grounds at
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2011 airports in the country
Permission for access of vehicle up to the tarmac on medical grounds in respect of Dr.Karan Singh, President, Indian
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2011 Council for Cultural Relations
ACCESS OF VEHICLE IN RESPECT OF SHRI K.ROSAIAH(MLC), FORMER CHIEF MINISTER, ANDHRA
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2011 PRADESH UPTO THE TARMAC AT HYDERABAD AIRPORT ONLY ON MEDICAL GROUND
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2011 Access of Vehicle upto the aircraft at civil airports in the country on protocol /security / medical grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2011 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the General Manager, Field Gun Factory, Kalpi Road, Kanpur
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2011 Permission for Carriage of Arms,Ammunition & explosives by Department of Home, Govt. of Jharkhand
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2011 Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment – Storage of recordings of CCTV system
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2011 CATEGORIZATION OF AIRPORTS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/2011 Contingency Plan for handling aircraft hijack situation-2011
ADDENDUM AC 26/2011 Access of pax on the basis of soft copy of e-ticket
Facility of Access to tarmac on his own vehicle by His Holiness Jagadguru Sankaracharya Shri Swaroopanand
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2012 Saraswati of Dwarka/Sharda Peeth at airports on Medical Grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2012 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the General Manager, Rifle Factory, Ishapore
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2012 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by Mr. Naveen Jindal and Jindal and his two police escorts
Permission for access of vehicle up to the tarmac on medical grounds in respect of Dr.Karan Singh, President, Indian Council
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2012 for Cultural Relations
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2012 Access of Vehicle upto the aircraft at civil airports in the country on protocol /security / medical grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2012 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the General Manager, Gun & Shell Factory, Cossipore, Kolkata
Permission for access of vehicle up to the aircraft to His Holiness Jagadguru Dr.Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji and
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2012 using of VIP lounge on medical grounds at airports in the country
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2012 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the General Manager, Field Gun Factory, Kalpi Road, Kanpur
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2012 Instructions on use of Satellite Telephone Services in India.
Permission for ACCESS OF VEHICLE OF SHRI K.ROSAIAH, Governor of Tamil Nadu, without escort upto tarmac of
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2012 all airports in the country
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2012 Passenger Group Check-In
Facility of Access to tarmac on his own vehicle by His Holiness Jagadguru Sankaracharya Shri Swaroopanand Saraswati
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2012 of Dwarka/Sharda Peeth at airports on Medical Grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2012 Permission for carriage of Arms, Ammunition & Explosives by Department of Home, Govt. of Jharkhand
Permission for vehicle facility from VIP Parking Aeae to Tarmac and Vice-Versa at airports in respect of Shri Shatrughan
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2012 Sinha, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2012 Vaiolation of existing procedure regarding issuance of AEP.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2012 Permission for access of vehicle up to the aircraft in respect of Ms. Mayawati, Former Chief Minister of U.p
vehicle facility from VIP Parking Aeae to Tarmac and Vice-Versa at airports in respect of Shri Shatrughan Sinha,
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/2012 Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha

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AVSEC CIRCULAR 18/2012 Permission for access of vehicle up to the aircraft in respect of Ms. Mayawati, former Chief Minister of U.P
AVSEC CIRCULAR 19/2012 Permission for access of vehicle up to the aircraft in respect of Ms. Mayawati, former Chief Minister of U.P
Extension of already granted facility for access to the vehicle of His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Swamigal to take
AVSEC CIRCULAR 20/2012 his vehicle upto the tarmac of airport.
Office MEMORANDUM
Standard Operating Procedure to prevent transport of suspicious money/bullion through airports during election process
(CORRIGENDUM)
CORRIGENDUM AC
Security control of departing passengers holding E-ticket/Web or Kiosk Check-In Boarding Pass
26/2011
Extension of the facility to take his own vehicle up to the tarmac during his departure/arrival by air at all airports in the
country on medicalgrounds in respect of Dr.Karan Singh, President,
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2013 IndianCouncil for Cultural Relations
Vehicle facility from VIP parking area to tarmac and vice-versa at airports in respect of Shri Shatrughan Sinha, Member
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2013 of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Extension of the facility of AAI’s ferry vehicle to and from aircraft in respect of Shri S. Jaipal Reddy, Hon’ble Minister
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2013 for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences at all civil airports
Permission for access of vehicle of Shri K. Rosaiah, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, up to tarmac of all airports in the
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2013 country – extension beyond 01/05/2013
Extension of already granted facility for access to the vehicle of His Holiness Sri JayendraSaraswathySwamigal to take
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2013 his vehicle up to the tarmac of airports.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2013 Online tracking of status of Security Programme & Security Clearances
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2013 Group Daily Passes
Facility to take his own vehicle to tarmac at all airports in the country-Dr. Karan Singh, President, Indian Council for
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2013 Cultural Relations
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2013 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by SPG Personnel
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2013 Permission for Carriage of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives by Department of Home, Govt. Of Charttisgarh
Facility of access to the vehicle in respect of his Holiness Shri Jagat Guru Shankaracharya Shri Swaroopanand Saraswati
of Dwarka/Sharda Peeth along with his ADC (G. R. Mishra) or a Private Secretary (B.R. Subhudanand) up to the tarmac
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2013 of all airports in the country for a period of one year w.e.f. 28.06.2013
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2013 CATEGORIZATION OF AIRPORTS
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2013 Vehicle facility at airports in respect of Shri Shatrughan Sinha, Member of Parliament Lok Sabha
Addendum to Circular No. – 11/2002 dated 28/03/2002 read with Corrigendum no.:- CAS-6(1)/2002/Div.-IIIB dated
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2013 27/09/2013 regarding guarding of aircraft used by VIPs
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2013 Corrigendum regarding AEP
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2014 Vehicle facility at airports in respect of Shri Shatrughan Sinha, Member of Parliament Lok Sabha
Extension of the facility to Dr. Karan Singh, President, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, for access up to the tarmac
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2014 in his own vehicle during his departure/arrival by air at all airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2014 Security Survey, Audits, Inspections and Tests
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2014 Standard operating procedure for screening of passengers with special needs and medical conditions.
Vehicle facility from VIP parking area to tarmac and vice-versa of airports in respect of Shri Shatrughan Sinha, Member
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2014 of Parliament, Lok Sabha
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2014 Permission for Carriage of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives by Department of Home, Govt. Of Maharastra
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2014 Access of vehicle upto tarmac area of the civil airports in the country on security ground
Vehicle facility from VIP parking area to tarmac and vice-versa of airports in respect of Shri Shatrughan Sinha, Member
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2014 of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Permission for access of vehicle up to tarmac on medical grounds in respect of Dr. Karan Singh, President, Indian
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2014 Council for Cultural Relations
Extension of the facility of AAI’s ferry vehicle to and from aircraft in respect of Shri S. Jaipal Reddy, Hon’ble Union
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2014 Minister at all civil airports
Permission for access of the vehicle of Shri K. Rosaiah, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, upto the tarmac of all airports in the
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2014 country.
Permission for access of the vehicle of Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Hon’ble Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2014 Distribution, up to the tarmac of all airports in the country.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2014 Categorization of Airports
Repeal of AVSEC Orders/Circulars on Bomb Threat Contingency Plan (BTCP) and National Civil Aviation Security
AVSEC CIRCULAR 17/2014 Training Programme (NCASTP)
CORRIGENDUM AC
Standard operating procedure for screening of passengers with special needs and medical conditions.
04/2014
Ferry vehicle facility from airport terminal to tarmac and vice-versa at airports in respect of Shri Shatrughan Sinha,
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2015 Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2015 Corrigendum to AC-15/2013 dt. 19.11.2013 regarding Biometric Access Control System
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2015 Carry-on baggage tags
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2015 Vehicle facility at airports in respect of Shri S. Jaipal Reddy, Former Hon’ble Union Minister

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Saraswati of Dwarka/Sharda Peeth up to the tarmac of airport by ferry vehicle on all airports in the country on medical
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2015 ground
Extension of facility for access to the vehicle of His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Swamigal, up to the tarmac area of
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2015 airports
To access the airport ferry vehicle up to tarmac area of airports in favour bof Dr. Karan Singh, Member of Parliament,
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2015 Chairman, Ethics Committee, Auroville Foundation with cabinet rank (Ministry of HRD) on medical grounds
To access the airport ferry vehicle up to tarmac area in favour of Shri Shatrughan Sinha, Hon’ble Member of Parliament
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2015 on medical grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2015 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by BSF on ALH Dhruv Helicopter
Permission for access of the ferry vehicle of Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Hon/ble Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food &
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2015 Public Distribution, up to the tarmac of all airports in the country
Permission for access the airport ferry vehicle up to tarmac area of airports in favour of Shri Paramhans Advait Mat
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2016 Swami Darshan Pooran Anand Ji on medical ground
Permission for access of vehicle of Shri K. Rosaiah, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, up to tarmac at Delhi Airport and at
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2016 airports within the Southern States in the country.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2016 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the General Manager, Gun & Shell Factory, Cossipore, Kolkata.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2016 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the General Manager, Ordnance Factory, Tiruchirappalli
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2016 Change in Designation of Appropriate Authority – Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2016 Leaving of Terminal Building before or after Check-in by passenger at airports in India
Permission for access the ferry vehicle in favour of His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Swamigal, Kancheepuram,
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2016 Tamil Nadu up to tarmac area of airports on medical grounds - regarding - Extension of the facility
To access the airport ferry vehicle up to tarmac area of airports in favour of Shri
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2016 Shstrughan Sinha, Hon'ble Member of Parliament on medical grounds
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2016 Procedure for issuing AEPs to Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO).
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2016 Security procedures of Tarmac Transfer
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2016 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition bv the Department of Home, Govt. of Jharkhand
AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2016 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the GM, Field Gun Factory, Kanpur
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2016 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition bv the Ministrv of Home Affairs, Govt. of India
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2016 Permission for Carriage of Arms & Ammunition by the Special Protection Group Personnel
AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2016 Permission of carriage of arms, ammunition and explosives by the National Security Guard (NSG)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 16/2016 Carriage of Arms and Ammunition in the Cabin Baggage by PSOs of Union Home Minister
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2017 Measures to Facilitate Transport/Transfer of organs at Airports
Permission for access of the ferry vehicle of Shri ram Vilas Paswan, Hon’ble Minister for consumer Affairs, Food &
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2017 Public Distribution, up to the tarmac of all airports in the country.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2017 Minimum standards/specifications with regard to the Bomb Suit
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2017 Dispensing with Stamping of Hand Baggage Tag
Corrigendum AC 25/2004 Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment reg- EVD less than 05 kg
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2017
Specification of CCTV and PIDS
Corrigendum AC 20/2004
Security of courier bags and unaccompanied consignments forwarded by courier companies
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2017 Permission for access of the ferry vehicle up to the tarmac at airports in the country to Shri Jagatguru Shankaracharva
Shri swaroopanand sarswati of Dwarka shardapeetham.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2017
Permission to use ferry vehicle at airports in favour of Shri Shatraghan sinha Honble member of parliament
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2017 Procedure for dealing with cases wherein arms and /or ammunition are detected during screening of a passenger or his
baggage
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2017 Permission for access the ferry vehicle in favour of his holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Swamigal, Kancheepuram,
Tamil Nadu up to the tarmac area of airports on medical ground
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2017 Permission for Shri Lalu Prasad yadav and his wife smt.Rabri Devi for access in their own vehicle up to the tarmac of
patna airport during their departure/ arrival by air at patna airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 11/2017
Minimum standards of civil aviation security equipments (X-ray & Inline)

AVSEC CIRCULAR 12/2017 Provision of Bullet Resistant Vehicles to Quick reaction Team at airports
AVSEC CIRCULAR 13/2017 Prioritizing the BDDS equipments
Dispensing with Stamping of Hand Baggage Tag (Mangalore, Varanasi, Pune, Trichy, Goa, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Calicut,
Addendum AC 04/2017 Indore & Vadodara)
Permission to utilise airport ferry vehicle upto tarmac area of airports in favour of Dr.Karan Sing, Member of Parliament,
AVSEC CIRCULAR 14/2017 on medical grounds

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AVSEC CIRCULAR 15/2017 List of Photo Identity Proof for Security control of departing passengers
Permission to utilise airport ferry vehicle up to all airports in the country in favour of Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Hon'ble
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2018 Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution - reg.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2018 Categorization of airports
Extension of facility of AAI's ferry vehicle to and from aircraft at all civil airports in the country during arrival and
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2018 departure of Shri S.Jaipal Reddy, Former Hon'ble Union Minister, on medical grounds-
Addendum AC 17/2004 Reconciliation of Registered Baggage
Permission for access of ferry vehicle up to tarmac at airports in the country to Shri Kalraaj Mishra, Hon’ble Member of
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2018 Parliament(Lok Sabha)
Permission to utilise airport ferry vehicle up to all airports in the country in favour of Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Hon'ble
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2019 Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution - reg.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2019 Carriage of BSNL provided Inmarsat Satellite Handset in india
Permission for providing the facility of access of airport ferry vehicle from terminal to aircraft and vice versa in favour of
AVSEC CIRCULAR 03/2019 Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs for all airports in the country-reg.
Security procedure for General Aviation Operations and Chartered Aircraft Operations and Helicopter Operations during
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2019 Election process. (addition to C.No.26/2005.
AVSEC CIRCULAR 05/2019 Minimum standards for civil Aviation Security equipment: Body Scanner
Permission for access of ferry vehicle up to tarmac at all airports in the country for Hon'ble Union Home Minister of India
AVSEC CIRCULAR 06/2019 (Amit Shah)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 07/2019 inline Hold baggage Screening system
Permission for access of ferry vehicle up to tarmac at all airports in the country for Hon'ble Raksha mantari (Rajnath
AVSEC CIRCULAR 08/2019 Singh)
Permission for access of ferry vehicle up to tarmac at all airports in the country for Hon'ble Minister of consumer
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2019 affairs,food and public distribution (Ram vilas paswan)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2019 Carriage of weapon by CISF personnel while on duty
Addendum AVSEC
Sop for passenger screening due to Covid 19
CIRCULAR 23/2005
Addendum AVSEC
Extension of eligibility period AVSEC refresher training in view of covid
CIRCULAR 4/2020
Addendum AVSEC Basic requirement and technical specification IORS for counter -Drone technology/solution for surveillance detection and
CIRCULAR 2/2020 neutralisation of drone /UAV’sfor airport
SOP for operationalisation of radiological detection equipment (RDE) at Indian Airports to prevent the radiological
AVSEC CIRCULAR 01/2020 emergencies
Basic requirement and technical specification IORS for counter -Drone technology/solution for surveillance detection and
AVSEC CIRCULAR 2/2020 neutralisation of drone /UAV’sfor airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 3/2020 Security clearance of various entities operating at airports in indian through e -sahaJ portal
AVSEC CIRCULAR 4/2020 Extension of various eligibility period AVSEC Refresher training in view of ongoing covid 19 lock down
Revised addendum AVSEC Extension of various eligibility period of one day awareness training due to current covid 19
CIRCULAR 4/2020 Pandemic situation
addendum AVSEC Extension of various eligibility period of AVSEC refresher training due to current covid 19
CIRCULAR 4/2020 Pandemic situation
AVSEC CIRCULAR 5/2020 Conduct security test reg
AVSEC CIRCULAR 6/2020 Security procedure for (LAG)
Permission to utilized airport ferry vehicle up to tarmac of all airport in the country in favour of shri ram vilas paswan
AVSEC CIRCULAR 7/2020 hon’ble minister of consumer affairs food&public distribution reg
AVSEC CIRCULAR 8/2020 Permission for carriage of arms and by the ministry of home affairs Gov of India
AVSEC CIRCULAR 9/2020 Security clearance for statutory bodies PSU s companies owned by central government
AVSEC CIRCULAR 1/2021 Permission for carriage of arms and ammunition by maharashtra state police
AVSEC CIRCULAR 2/2021 Facility of use of airport ferry vehicle for access up to aircraft at patna airport
Addendum 2 AVSEC
SOP ON management of dog squads for civil aviation security of airport where CISF deployed
CIRCULAR 1/2011
AVSEC CIRCULAR 3/2021 Deployment of private security agencies (psa) for civil aviation security function at the airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 4/2021 Facility of use of airport ferry vehicle for access up to aircraft at patna airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 6/2021 Categorization of airport
AVSEC CIRCULAR 7/2021 Cross utilization on the job training for X RAY screeners by other entities
Permission for access the airport ferry vehicle till apron area area at airport in favour of shri pashupathi kumar paras
AVSEC CIRCULAR 8/2021 hon’ble union minister for food processing indusiries on medical grounds, at all Airports
Revised addendum AVSEC Extension of eligibility period for AVSEC refresher training in view of ongoing COVID19 lockdown 20 march 2020 to
CIRCULAR 04/2020 30-jun-2021
Revised addendum AVSEC Extension of eligibility period for AVSEC refresher training in view of ongoing COVID19 lockdown 20 march 2020 to
CIRCULAR 04/2020 30-Sep-2021

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Suspension of ramp to ramp transfer at airport
CIRCULAR 10/20116
Addendum to cir 1/2011 SOP on management of dog squads for Civil Aviation security at airports where CISF is deployed
Addendum to cir 8/2008 Comprehensive security procedures in respect of Cargo express,nail and courier bags (x-ray rotation- 45 mins.)
AVSEC CIRCULAR 02/2020 Special permission to conduct cargo operations using passenger category aircraft during the COVID19 lockdown period
Addendum to cir 2/2007 Minimum standards for civil aviation security equipment -NLJD
Addendum to cir 22/2000 Airline may issue ACM Slips in form of e-slips- Airline security to be equipped with bar codded scanner to allow access.
Corrigendum Suspension of AVSEC CIRCULAR 10/2016
Addendum o AVSEC circular
Minimum standards for civil aviation security equipment -body scanner
5/2019
AVSEC CIRCULAR 09/2021 Protocol/courtesy/facilitation to Hon’be member of parliament at civil aerodrome \civil enclaves in india
AVSEC CIRCULAR 04/2020 Extension of eligibility period for AVSEC refresher training in view of ongoing COVID19 lockdown
Addendum AVSEC Extension of eligibility period for AVSEC refresher training in view of ongoing COVID19 lockdown 20 march 2020 to
CIRCULAR 04/2020 30-jun-2022
AVSEC Circular 01/2022 SOP for screening of persons with special needs- Individual with disabilities and/or individual with reduced mobility.

AVSEC Circular 03/2022 Installation of PIDS at all Hyper-Sensitive Airports including Greenfield Airport (Non-RCS0
Office Order AVSEC Circular
Suspension of AVSEC Circular no. 10/2016
10/2016

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