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The document outlines the framework of Aviation Security (AVSEC) as governed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), detailing its objectives, standards, and recommended practices. It discusses key security measures, threats to aviation security, and the roles of enforcement authorities, particularly in Belize. Additionally, it covers the recognition of explosives, types of explosive devices, and counter-terrorism techniques relevant to the aviation industry.

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Document From Edward

The document outlines the framework of Aviation Security (AVSEC) as governed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), detailing its objectives, standards, and recommended practices. It discusses key security measures, threats to aviation security, and the roles of enforcement authorities, particularly in Belize. Additionally, it covers the recognition of explosives, types of explosive devices, and counter-terrorism techniques relevant to the aviation industry.

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AVSEC -Aviation Security

ICAO- International Civil Aviation Organisation


*193 contracting states, 36 Elected states on Security Counsel
ICAO Standard- rules and regulations that contraction states must follow and/or carry out
ICAO Recommended Practice- A specification whose application is desirable but not essential

ANNEX MEANING
9 Facilitation
17 Aviation Security
18 Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
19 Safety Management

*S.S.S.S.- Secondary Security Selection Screening


* Interline Baggage is baggage entering from one country into a second country on its way to a
third or fourth country

ICAO Objectives

 Safety
 Security/Facilitation
 Environmental Protection
 Economic Development of Air Transport
 Air Navigation Capacity and Efficiency

*The Belize Department of Civil Aviation is the enforcement authority of AVSEC for Belize with
Inspectors having Three (3) main roles: 1. Audits 2. Inspections 3. Tests

Access Control- boundary line between landside and airside, that is controlled by a security or
other means i.e. locks
*Basic rule for Security involved in Access Control: vigilance and be aware of unusual
behaviour
Key Features of an Airport:

 Crash Fire & Rescue Services


 Cargo Facilities
 Fuel Storage
 Taxiway
 Vehicle Parking Area
 Air traffic Control Tower
 Aircraft Maintenance Facilities
 Aircraft Parking Facilities

Measures Utilized to Secure Landside:

 K-9 Teams
 Visible Security Staff
 Speed Bumps
 Lighting
 Patrolling (Overt & Covert)
Acts of Unlawful Interference:

 Unlawful seizure of Aircraft


 Destruction of an Aircraft in service
 Hostage Taking on-board an aircraft or on aerodromes
 Forcible Intrusion on-board an aircraft at an airport or on the premises of an
aeronautical facility
 Use of an Aircraft in service or purpose of causing Death
Unruly Passenger:
Someone who refuses to abide by the rules and regulations of an airport or on-board an
aircraft
*An UNRULY PASSENGER will be denied access or removed from the sterile area and remain
under observation
THREATS
Non-Specific – threat is unclear with lack of information, such as date, time, location.
Specific- the precise name of target, date, and or time is given

THREATS TO SECURITY:

PASSENGER AIRCRAFT
Suicide terrorist Bomb on-board
Bomb on-board Bomb threat
Bomb threat Hi-jacking
Unruly passenger Unruly passenger
Contaminated food Contaminated food
Hi-jacking

Protection in Depth of the Airport / Aircraft at the Airport:

 Inner Protective Ring


 Middle Protective Ring
 Outer Protective Ring
Protection in Depth of An Aircraft:

 Cabin Observation
 Ship Side Observation
 Step Guarding
What is TERRORISM?
An act of violence carried out by an individual or group in order to coerce the government to
accede their demands either for political, social or personal causes.
Causes of Terrorism:

 Poverty
 Oppression by foreign occupation
 Inequality of power
 Corruption
Terrorist Tactics:

 Assassination
 Seizures
 Hi-jacking
 Sabotage / Economic Sabotage
 Suicide Bombings

Factors of Vulnerability of the Aviation Industry:

 Good air links


 Large number of passengers
 Poverty still exists in most countries
 Excellent communication and Infrastructure
Techniques of Counter Terrorism:

 Cargo screening
 Check-in baggage security screening
 Tactical profiling
 Cary-on screening *Intelligence Sharing

Recognition of Explosives / Explosive Devices


What is an Explosive?

 Is a substance which when activated will result in the release of sudden high pressure on
its surroundings while simultaneously releasing heat and gas
Types:

High Explosive Low Explosive


Less sensitive Readily burns
Unaffected by confinement Requires confinement
Shattering effect Pushing effect
Example: RDX, TNT, C4 Example: Gun powder, flare compositions,
propellants
 Use of Explosives often come with hazards such as: fragmentation, blast pressure,
thermal effect
Conventional Explosive Device- standard ordinance, such as those used by the Military
Improvised Explosive Device (IED)- homemade devices with several types such as: anti
handling devices, delay or timed device or common detonated devices
Components of an Explosive Device:

 Explosive (Main charge)


 Battery (Power Source)
 Switch (Timer)
 Detonator

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