CHARTER OF THE A VIA TION SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

DOMESTIC AVIATION SECURITY BASELINE WORKING GROUP~

-' The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes that the Aviation
Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) approve the formation of a
domestic aviation security Baseline Working Group (BWG) reporting
directly to the ASAC. The BWG will be Chaired by Richard Lally and the
Designated Federal Official will be Dr. Anthony Fainberg. The BWG
members would be appointed by the ASAC Chairman from among the
ASAC members and include participants from other concerned
government agencies.

The FAA has formed a Technical Staff (TS) of FAA personnel and FAA
contractor employees, to be supplemented by other government and
industry experts, under the executive direction of Karl Shrum. The TS
will gather data and conduct modeling studies or other analysis of
domestic aviation security issues. The TS will provide the BWG interim
and final reports.

The BWG would be tasked to review the threat assessment of foreign

terrorism within the United States, consider the warning and interdiction
capabilities of intelligence and law enforcement, examine the
vulnerabilities of the domestic civil aviation system (in particular checked
baggage and checkpoint screening), and consider the potential
consequences of a successful attack. In view of the above, the BWG
would identify options and develop recommendations regarding:

1) options for effective and sustainable system improvements,

2) procurement, installation, maintenance, and operational costs of

additional security equipment or procedures,

3) overall impact on air carrier and airport operations,

4) measures to ensure the most efficient implementation,

5) feasible time-frames for implementation,

6) options for possible legislative, executive, and regulatory action, and

7) options for funding the system improvements.

The BWG would prepare options and recommendations for a new security
baseline. The BWG report would be provided to the ASAC.

WARNING NOTICE: This document contains sensitive information and is subject to the provisions of 14 CFR 191.1 el. seq. No part of this
document may be released without the express written permission of the Associate Administrator for Civil Aviation Security (ACS-1),
Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC. 20591.
AVIATION SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONAL
MEMBERSHIP

National Security Council *

Office of Management and Budget *

Federal Bureau of Investigation *

Central Intelligence Agency *

Department of Defense

Allied Pilots Association

National Air Carrier Association Inc.*

Regional Airline Association *

Air Line Pilots Association *

Air Transport Association of America *

U. S. Secret Service

Association of Flight Attendants *

Airports Council International - North America *

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

International Airline Passengers Association

Department of State

Department of Transportation *

American Association of Airport Executives *

U. S. Customs Service

FAA Technical Center

National Air Transportation Association *

WARNING NOTICE: This document contains sensitive information and is subject to the provisions of 14 CFR 191.1 et. seq. No part of this
document may be released without the express written permission of the Associate Administrator for Civil Aviation Security (ACS-1),
Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, D.C. 20591.
 Airport Law Enforcement Agencies Network

Victims of Pan AM Flight 103 *

Families of Pan Am 103 Lockerbie *

Aviation Consumer Action Project

U. S. Postal Service *

Aviation Security Contractors Association

Air Courier Conference of America

* Organization Participating in the Security Baseline Working Group

BASELINE WORKING GROUP

TECHNICAL STAFF

Manager: Karl Shrum (Federal Aviation Administration)

Mike Alexander (MEI Technologies, Inc)

Annabelle Boyd (Boyd, Maier & Associates, Inc.)
Linda Bruce (Federal Aviation Administration)
Rich Davis (United Airlines)
Frederica Dunn (Federal Aviation Administration)
David Enz (Airports Council International - North America)
Patricia Hammar (Volpe National Transportation Systems Center)
John Head (Delta Airlines)
Pat Maier (Boyd, Maier & Associates, Inc.)
Gary Mohr (Federal Aviation Administration)
James Padgett (Federal Aviation Administration)
Armen Sahagian (Federal Aviation Administration)
Dave Smith (Federal Aviation Administration)
Rebecca Tuttle (Federal Aviation Administration)
Walter Wall (Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center)

WARNING NOTICE: This document contains sensitive information and is subject to the provisions of 14 CFR 191.1 et. seq. No part of this
document may be released without the express written permission of the Associate Administrator for Civil Aviation Security (ACS-1),
Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, D.C. 20591.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS

ASSUMPTIONS 12

THE U.S. AVIATION SYSTEM 14

THREAT TO CIVIL AVIATION 15

Outlook for Terrorism in the United States 15

Role of Intelligence and Law Enforcement 17
Implications for Civil Aviation Security 17
Consequences of a Successful Attack 18

OPTIONS TO IMPROVE THE SECURITY BASELINE:

TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS 20

Effectiveness And Cost 21

Additional Recommendations 23
Profiling 24
Checked Baggage 29
Blast Hardened Airline Containers 42
Carry-On Bags/Items 45
Passenger Screening 53
Cargo 58
Mail 66
Personnel 68
Aircraft Security 73
Airport Support 74
Research And Development 77
FAA In An Aviation Security Leadership Role 78
The Structure Of Aviation Security 79
Management/Direction 81
Role Of Airline/Airport Security Personnel 82
Recognition/Utilization Of Employees 84

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 Individual Accountability 85
Public Education 88
Consultation 89
Rulemaking 90
Funding Sources 91

APPENDIX A
DISSENTING VIEWS

APPENDIX B
THE ROLE OF K-9S IN SECURITY APPLICATIONS

APPENDIX C
RECOMMENDATION FOR AVIATION CARGO TRAINING OUTLINE

APPENDIX D
SELECTION STANDARDS/CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL

APPENDIX E
USE OF LEOS AND EXPLOSIVES DETECTION K-9

APPENDIX F
DESCRIPTIONS OF TECHNOLOGIES BY AVAILABILITY

APPENDIX G
DEPLOYMENT MATRIX

WARNING NOTICE: This document contains sensitive information and is subject to the provisions of 14 CFR 191.1 et. seq. No part of this
document may be released without the express written permission of the Associate Administrator for Civil Aviation Security (ACS-1),
Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, D.C. 20591.