VPDSD STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS7
Automatic Identification System (AIS) - ANSWERS-Used primarily for navigation, this device
transmits and receives voyage info to and from other vessels.
***You need to ensure it works during security incidents because it gives your location in real
time
Assistant FSO (AFSO) - ANSWERS-not required by law, but should be used if in a USCG approved
FSP according to plan
Assistant VSO (AVSO) - ANSWERS-not required by law but should be used if in a USCG approved
VSP according to plan
asymmetric warfare - ANSWERS-weaker forces target vulnerabilities or soft targets to inflict max
physical, moral, or economic damage
Company Security Officer (CSO) - ANSWERS--designated in writing in the Vessel Security Plan for
each vessel in a shipping company's fleet
-individual responsible for creating each VSP, available 24/7
Declaration of Security (DoS) - ANSWERS-lawfully required agreement executed between vessel
and facility officers:
-must be prior to start of cargo transfer
-joins VSP and FSP
-communication between VSO and FSO
, Dirty Bomb - ANSWERS-A conventional explosive device with radioactive material
Drug Searches - ANSWERS--routinely planned with irregular schedule
-teams of two or more from different departments than the one getting searched
Facility Security Officer (FSO) - ANSWERS-individual is responsible for creating and executing the
FSP, 24/7 availability
Facility Security Plan (FSP) - ANSWERS--Every maritime facility needs an active FSP
-ensure application of security @ respective MARSEC levels
Facility Security Assessment (FSA) - ANSWERS--first, FSA must be conducted by the FSO
-measures vulnerabilities and threats
-done every 5 years
Hot Wash - ANSWERS--debrief after security drill to discuss what went well and what went
wrong
-recorded and filed
International Ship and Port Facility Security code (ISPS) - ANSWERS--international benchmark for
min. security
-outlines responsibilities of shipping companies and personnel
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) - ANSWERS-a homemade explosive device hidden in everyday
items
Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) - ANSWERS-equipment used for:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS7
Automatic Identification System (AIS) - ANSWERS-Used primarily for navigation, this device
transmits and receives voyage info to and from other vessels.
***You need to ensure it works during security incidents because it gives your location in real
time
Assistant FSO (AFSO) - ANSWERS-not required by law, but should be used if in a USCG approved
FSP according to plan
Assistant VSO (AVSO) - ANSWERS-not required by law but should be used if in a USCG approved
VSP according to plan
asymmetric warfare - ANSWERS-weaker forces target vulnerabilities or soft targets to inflict max
physical, moral, or economic damage
Company Security Officer (CSO) - ANSWERS--designated in writing in the Vessel Security Plan for
each vessel in a shipping company's fleet
-individual responsible for creating each VSP, available 24/7
Declaration of Security (DoS) - ANSWERS-lawfully required agreement executed between vessel
and facility officers:
-must be prior to start of cargo transfer
-joins VSP and FSP
-communication between VSO and FSO
, Dirty Bomb - ANSWERS-A conventional explosive device with radioactive material
Drug Searches - ANSWERS--routinely planned with irregular schedule
-teams of two or more from different departments than the one getting searched
Facility Security Officer (FSO) - ANSWERS-individual is responsible for creating and executing the
FSP, 24/7 availability
Facility Security Plan (FSP) - ANSWERS--Every maritime facility needs an active FSP
-ensure application of security @ respective MARSEC levels
Facility Security Assessment (FSA) - ANSWERS--first, FSA must be conducted by the FSO
-measures vulnerabilities and threats
-done every 5 years
Hot Wash - ANSWERS--debrief after security drill to discuss what went well and what went
wrong
-recorded and filed
International Ship and Port Facility Security code (ISPS) - ANSWERS--international benchmark for
min. security
-outlines responsibilities of shipping companies and personnel
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) - ANSWERS-a homemade explosive device hidden in everyday
items
Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) - ANSWERS-equipment used for:
