GCS Abbreviations

APEBAG →

        this must be memorised

    Access to Aircraft

    Passenger Screening

    Extraordinary Security Procedures

    Baggage and Cargo Acceptance

        this is the only one where you can miss the ‘and’

    Aircraft Servicing

    Ground Support for Inflight Emergencies

AT → Advanced Technology Equipment

AOA → Air Operations Area

AOSSP → Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program

ATS → Advanced Targeting System

AWB → AirWay Bill

ASC → Aircraft Security Coordinator

ASI → Aviation Security Inspector

CAPPS → Computer Assisted Passenger Pre-Screening System

CBP → Custom and Border Protection

CFR → Code of Federal Regulations

DOT → Department Of Transportation

DSM → Delta Security Manual

DEA → Drug Enforcement Administration

EDS → Explosive Detection System

EIR → Enforcement Investigation Report

ETD → Explosive Trace Detection

FAR → Federal Aviation Regulations

FAM → Federal Air Marshall

FAA → Federal Aviation Administration

FBI → Federal Bureau of Investigation

FFDO → Federal Flight Deck Officer

FSD → Federal Security Director

GSC → Ground Security Coordinator

IAC → Indirect Air Carrier

IATA → International Air Transport Association

ICAO → International Civil Aviation Organisation

IED → Improvised Explosive Device

IID → Improvised Incidiary Device

ISC → In-flight Security Coordinator

KPL → Known Passenger List

LEO → Law Enforcement Officer

LRBL → Least Risk Bomb Locations

LTSO → Lead Transportation Security Officer

LOI → Lettter Of Investigation

NLETS → National Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems

NTAS → National Terrorism Advisory System

OCC → Operations Customer Center

ORD → Operations Reference Databases

PCSSP → Private Charter Standard Security Program

PPBM → Positive Passenger Bag Match

PSI → Principal Security Inspector

PTI → Positive Target Identification

RON → Remain OverNight

SF → Secure Flight

SFPD → Secure Flight Passenger Data

SD → Security Directive

SIDA → Security Identification Display Area

SSI → Sensitive Security Information

STSO → Supervisor Transportation Security Officier

TIP → Threat Image Projection

TSA → Transportation Security Administration

TSI → Transportation Security Inspector

TSAR → Transportation Security Administration Representative