Fri, Sep 12, 2003
Here's The Text
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:
S
ecure 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).
EXPIRATION: December 5, 2003
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