DFW SIDA Training Questions And Answers
Air Operations Area (AOA)
The area of the DFW Airport that is bounded by a fence or to which access is otherwise restricted and
which is primarily used or intended to be used for landing, taking-off or surface maneuvering of an
aircraft.
Non-Sterile
Any public locations outside of the passenger screening checkpoints. Examples are: the baggage claim
areas and the ticket counter areas. -- Both airport visitors and employees can access this area.
Secured areas
Portions of the airport, specified in the Airport Security Program, in which certain security measures
specified in 49 CFR Part 1542 are carried out. The AOA or "Ramp" and adjacent baggage processing
areas are considered these areas. -- A person in these areas must do the following:
* properly display a valid security badge or have an approved escort;
* enter the area through designated entrances/access points;
* exit the area through designated exits/access points.
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
A portion of the airport, specified in the Airport Security Program, in which security measures
specified in 49 CFR Part 1450 are carried out. This area includes the Secured area and the AOA.
* The baggage make-up areas beneath the terminal buildings (where baggage is sorted, loaded and
unloaded) is considered part of the area.
* NOTE: Jet bridges are not considered as designated entrance points.
Sterile area
The portion of an airport terminal accessible to the travelling public that is controlled through the
screening of persons and property and provides passengers access to boarding aircraft.
* Screening checkpoints use badge readers, automated imaging technology, metal detectors, x-ray
machines and other security devices to screen access of persons and property.
* Only ticketed passengers and DFW Airport badge holders who are authorized for this area access
may enter.
* NOTE: Failure to comply with this area's access requirements may lead to criminal arrest.
Restricted area
Any area locked or posted by the airport to either prohibit or limit entry or access to specific
authorized persons.
* This area includes the Secured areas, the Air Operations Area (AOA) and the Security Identification
Display Area (SIDA).
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
, Federal agency with responsibility to:
* establish, publish, enforce and monitor aviation security regulations; and
* conduction passenger screening operations at airports.
DFW International Airport Board
Has many responsibilities, including but not limited to:
* establishing and enforcing airport security procedures;
* establishing the airport SIDA boundaries;
* providing security training to individuals with SIDA access;
* controlling and monitoring access to Secure areas of the airport;
* maintaining perimeter fencing;
* establishing access controls;
* establishing an airport ID badging system; and
* providing law enforcement and emergency response support.
Airport's tenants
Responsible for ensuring that:
* all employees with access to the SIDA meet the employment qualifications and pass the required
criminal history background checks;
* all employees receive specific airport security training;
* only authorized personnel can access Secure areas of the airport through tenant facilities; and
* Sensitive Security Information (SSI) is provided only on a need-to-know basis.
YOU
Responsible for:
* knowing and following all security procedures;
* closing doors behind you;
* protecting Sensitive Security Information (SSI);
* never sharing SSI or information that could jeopardize the security of DFW Airport with family and
friends; and
* reporting security violations and suspicious activity to Department of Public Safety law enforcement
personnel.
AACS (Automated Access Control System)
Air Operations Area (AOA)
The area of the DFW Airport that is bounded by a fence or to which access is otherwise restricted and
which is primarily used or intended to be used for landing, taking-off or surface maneuvering of an
aircraft.
Non-Sterile
Any public locations outside of the passenger screening checkpoints. Examples are: the baggage claim
areas and the ticket counter areas. -- Both airport visitors and employees can access this area.
Secured areas
Portions of the airport, specified in the Airport Security Program, in which certain security measures
specified in 49 CFR Part 1542 are carried out. The AOA or "Ramp" and adjacent baggage processing
areas are considered these areas. -- A person in these areas must do the following:
* properly display a valid security badge or have an approved escort;
* enter the area through designated entrances/access points;
* exit the area through designated exits/access points.
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
A portion of the airport, specified in the Airport Security Program, in which security measures
specified in 49 CFR Part 1450 are carried out. This area includes the Secured area and the AOA.
* The baggage make-up areas beneath the terminal buildings (where baggage is sorted, loaded and
unloaded) is considered part of the area.
* NOTE: Jet bridges are not considered as designated entrance points.
Sterile area
The portion of an airport terminal accessible to the travelling public that is controlled through the
screening of persons and property and provides passengers access to boarding aircraft.
* Screening checkpoints use badge readers, automated imaging technology, metal detectors, x-ray
machines and other security devices to screen access of persons and property.
* Only ticketed passengers and DFW Airport badge holders who are authorized for this area access
may enter.
* NOTE: Failure to comply with this area's access requirements may lead to criminal arrest.
Restricted area
Any area locked or posted by the airport to either prohibit or limit entry or access to specific
authorized persons.
* This area includes the Secured areas, the Air Operations Area (AOA) and the Security Identification
Display Area (SIDA).
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
, Federal agency with responsibility to:
* establish, publish, enforce and monitor aviation security regulations; and
* conduction passenger screening operations at airports.
DFW International Airport Board
Has many responsibilities, including but not limited to:
* establishing and enforcing airport security procedures;
* establishing the airport SIDA boundaries;
* providing security training to individuals with SIDA access;
* controlling and monitoring access to Secure areas of the airport;
* maintaining perimeter fencing;
* establishing access controls;
* establishing an airport ID badging system; and
* providing law enforcement and emergency response support.
Airport's tenants
Responsible for ensuring that:
* all employees with access to the SIDA meet the employment qualifications and pass the required
criminal history background checks;
* all employees receive specific airport security training;
* only authorized personnel can access Secure areas of the airport through tenant facilities; and
* Sensitive Security Information (SSI) is provided only on a need-to-know basis.
YOU
Responsible for:
* knowing and following all security procedures;
* closing doors behind you;
* protecting Sensitive Security Information (SSI);
* never sharing SSI or information that could jeopardize the security of DFW Airport with family and
friends; and
* reporting security violations and suspicious activity to Department of Public Safety law enforcement
personnel.
AACS (Automated Access Control System)
