What organization is tasked with developing hijacking prevention guidelines?

-HQ AFFSA/A3A

When in an aircraft most vulnerable to hijacking?

-In-flight/en route to destination

What is the U.S. policy regarding aircraft jacking?

-To not give in to the demands of hijackers

Which of the following are aircrew member hijacking prevention responsibilities?

-Inspect exterior and interior of aircraft

-prevent unauthorized access to the aircraft

-monitor passenger boarding

MAJCOMS may exempt individuals or groups from passenger screening and bagging inspections due to exercise location or during contingencies.

-True

Mobility aircraft are always considered PL3 assets, regardless of mission and/or cargo.

-False

Who has the final authority as to what type of luggage is loaded onto your aircraft?

-Aircraft Commander

When is the best time to resist a hijacking situation?

-On the ground, aircrew can devote attention to the situation and benefit from direct outside support

Which of the following are actions to consider if you are being hijacked?

-instruct passengers to fasten seat belts to reduce potential passenger heroics

-engage in conversation to calm hijacker

-disable the aircraft if possible

What is considered a last resort action for your aircrew if you are forced to become airborne with hijackers?

-consider depressurizing the aircraft

-intentionally degradation/destruction of aircraft components in order to incapacitate the hijacker, force landing, or limit aircraft range

-exploit any opportunity to disable hijackers by physical force to include using firearms

In what publication can you find ICAO standard intercept signals for each geographical location?

-Flight Information Handbook

If no contact is made with an unfriendly nation before approaching a boundary, transmit the international distress signal “_____” on any of the international distress frequencies.

-MAYDAY

How will an intercepting aircraft signal your aircraft?

-Pilot will rock aircraft wings and flash navigational lights at irregular intervals

If a hijacker tries to force you into a hostile country, which of the following are the best considerations to dissuade the intended action?

-Claim the proposed airfield is unsuitable

-Explain that the aircraft will likely be shot-down upon crossing the border of an unfriendly country

-Offer to land in a neutral country