[JYO] From Homeland Security and the TSA

EXPIRATION:   December 5, 2003
 
The following Department of Homeland Security Advisory information is 
forwarded for your consideration.
 
The Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security 
Administration continue to monitor reports on potential terrorist threats in 
the United 
States.  Based on a recent interagency review of available information, we 
remain concerned about Al-Qaeda’s continued efforts to plan multiple attacks 
against the United States.  These attacks may involve aviation.  However, at 
this 
time, we have no specific information on individual targets or dates for 
potential attacks.  
 
Arrests over the past several months of key Al-Qaeda operatives around the 
world may have delayed or disrupted some plans.  We do know, however, that 
operatives still at large view attacks on US territory as a priority.  
Therefore, 
the aviation community is encouraged to continue the same level of vigilance in 
following security procedures.     
 
TSA wants to remind general aviation aircraft and airport operators to review 
the security measures contained in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’
s Airport Watch Program materials.  These may be accessed at 
www.aopa.org/airportwatch.
 
In addition, general aviation aircraft and airport operators are encouraged 
to consider the following:
 
·        Secure unattended aircraft to prevent unauthorized use.
·        Verify the identification of crew and passengers prior to departure.
·        Verify that baggage and cargo are known to the persons on board.
·        Where identification systems are in place, encourage employees to 
wear proper identification and challenge persons not wearing proper 
identification.
·        Direct increased vigilance to unknown pilots and/or clients for 
aircraft or helicopter rental or charters – as well as unknown 
service/delivery 
personnel.
·        Be alert to aircraft with unusual or unauthorized modifications.
·        Be aware/alert of persons loitering in the vicinity of aircraft or 
air operations areas – as well as persons loading unusual or unauthorized 
payload onto aircraft.
·        Be aware/alert of persons who appear to be under stress or the 
control of other persons.
·        Be aware/alert of persons whose identification appears altered or 
inconsistent.
 
Persons should report suspicious activity immediately to local law 
enforcement and the TSA General Aviation Hotline at 866-GASECUR (866-427-3287).

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