Which statement best describes the captain's responsibility to inform armed individuals of other armed individuals?

Which statement best describes the captain's responsibility to inform armed individuals of other armed individuals?

• A. The captain is responsible
• B. The captain has no responsibility
• C. Only the FAM informs
• D. The TSA informs

Answer: (A)

In-flight security rests with the captain as the designated leader for safety and coordination. When armed individuals are on board, the captain must communicate the presence of others to the armed responders on board so they can coordinate a unified and informed response. This ensures there’s a clear chain of command and that all security actions are aligned, reducing confusion and enhancing safety. The armed responders on board, such as a Federal Air Marshal if present, work under the captain’s direction and support—not replace—this responsibility. TSA’s role is regulatory and ground-based, not to manage on-board communications about armed individuals.

In-flight security rests with the captain as the designated leader for safety and coordination. When armed individuals are on board, the captain must communicate the presence of others to the armed responders on board so they can coordinate a unified and informed response. This ensures there’s a clear chain of command and that all security actions are aligned, reducing confusion and enhancing safety.

The armed responders on board, such as a Federal Air Marshal if present, work under the captain’s direction and support—not replace—this responsibility. TSA’s role is regulatory and ground-based, not to manage on-board communications about armed individuals.