Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Aviation
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Arming Flight Crews Against Terrorist Acts
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Aviation
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Publisher:
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Arming Flight Crews Against Terrorist Acts
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Aviation
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Category : Aeronautics, Commercial
Languages : en
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Category : Aeronautics, Commercial
Languages : en
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Arming Flight Crews Against Terrorist Acts... Hearing... (107-80)... Committee On Transportation Infrastructure House Of Representatives... 107th Congress, 2nd Session
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Arming Flight Crews Against Terrorist Acts
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Aviation
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Category : Air pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Category : Air pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Arming Pilots Against Terrorism
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135) contains provisions to arm pilots of passenger aircraft and gives deputized pilots the authority to use force, including lethal force, to defend the flight deck against criminal and terrorist threats. Participation in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program, established under the Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act contained in P.L. 107296, was initially limited to pilots of passenger aircraft. However, a provision in the FAA reauthorization act (Vision 100; P.L. 108-176, 117 Stat. 2490) expanded the program to include flight engineers as well as flight crews of all-cargo aircraft. During debate over legislation to arm pilots, proponents argued that the potential benefits of deterring or thwarting terrorist and criminal acts against passenger aircraft outweighed the inherent risks associated with arming pilots. However, opponents of policy allowing pilots to be armed with lethal weapons argued that such a program's safety risks and monetary costs significantly outweighed these potential benefits. Risks cited included potential distraction to the flight crew, dangers that a weapon discharge could pose to the aircraft or its occupants, and security concerns associated with carrying firearms in secured areas of the aviation system. Proponents countered that these risks could be effectively mitigated, but recognized that these are important issues to be addressed for successful implementation of the policy to arm pilots. With enactment of this legislation, focus on the issue of arming pilots has turned to implementation of the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program. These implementation issues fall into four broad categories: 1) pilot selection and screening; 2) equipment (i.e., firearms and ammunition and the risks they may pose to aircraft and passengers); 3) training; and 4) operational procedures. This report describes several implementation issues within each of these areas that may require continued legislative oversight and possible clarification regarding the intent of the legislation. The TSA has fully implemented the program over the last year. However, continued concerns voiced by pilot groups over the implementation of the program include: the extensive background checks required of applicants; the requirement to transport issued firearms in lock boxes; and the inconvenient location of training facilities. These issues, along with the possibility of using private contractors to provide recurrent training for deputized pilots may be the topics of continued congressional oversight. This report will not be updated.
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135) contains provisions to arm pilots of passenger aircraft and gives deputized pilots the authority to use force, including lethal force, to defend the flight deck against criminal and terrorist threats. Participation in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program, established under the Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act contained in P.L. 107296, was initially limited to pilots of passenger aircraft. However, a provision in the FAA reauthorization act (Vision 100; P.L. 108-176, 117 Stat. 2490) expanded the program to include flight engineers as well as flight crews of all-cargo aircraft. During debate over legislation to arm pilots, proponents argued that the potential benefits of deterring or thwarting terrorist and criminal acts against passenger aircraft outweighed the inherent risks associated with arming pilots. However, opponents of policy allowing pilots to be armed with lethal weapons argued that such a program's safety risks and monetary costs significantly outweighed these potential benefits. Risks cited included potential distraction to the flight crew, dangers that a weapon discharge could pose to the aircraft or its occupants, and security concerns associated with carrying firearms in secured areas of the aviation system. Proponents countered that these risks could be effectively mitigated, but recognized that these are important issues to be addressed for successful implementation of the policy to arm pilots. With enactment of this legislation, focus on the issue of arming pilots has turned to implementation of the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program. These implementation issues fall into four broad categories: 1) pilot selection and screening; 2) equipment (i.e., firearms and ammunition and the risks they may pose to aircraft and passengers); 3) training; and 4) operational procedures. This report describes several implementation issues within each of these areas that may require continued legislative oversight and possible clarification regarding the intent of the legislation. The TSA has fully implemented the program over the last year. However, continued concerns voiced by pilot groups over the implementation of the program include: the extensive background checks required of applicants; the requirement to transport issued firearms in lock boxes; and the inconvenient location of training facilities. These issues, along with the possibility of using private contractors to provide recurrent training for deputized pilots may be the topics of continued congressional oversight. This report will not be updated.
Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Category : Air pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Category : Air pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Providing for consideration of H.R. 4635, Arming Pilots against Terrorism Act
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rules
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Category : Aeronautics, Commercial
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Category : Aeronautics, Commercial
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Category : Air pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 22
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Category : Air pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 22
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Protecting Airline Passengers in the Age of Terrorism
Author: Paul Seidenstat
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313354545
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
When it comes to airline security, there is nothing more important than getting people to their destinations safely. Transportation security is also a key component in the overall mission of protecting the nation against terrorist attacks. But airline security is a tricky goal—how do you achieve acceptable levels of security at a reasonable cost and without unduly inconveniencing passengers or invading their privacy? That's exactly what this book is about. Experts examine the latest thinking and analyze the latest research on air passenger security, discuss current practices, and show how technology can solve myriad problems. The book will, in short, help keep us all safer when flying.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313354545
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
When it comes to airline security, there is nothing more important than getting people to their destinations safely. Transportation security is also a key component in the overall mission of protecting the nation against terrorist attacks. But airline security is a tricky goal—how do you achieve acceptable levels of security at a reasonable cost and without unduly inconveniencing passengers or invading their privacy? That's exactly what this book is about. Experts examine the latest thinking and analyze the latest research on air passenger security, discuss current practices, and show how technology can solve myriad problems. The book will, in short, help keep us all safer when flying.