| Author | : Steve Lord |
| File Size | : 50,5 Mb |
| Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 02 May 2024 |
| ISBN | : 9781437919745 |
| Pages | : 15 pages |
Federal Air Marshal Service Actions Taken to Fulfill Core Mission and Address Workforce Issues by Steve Lord Book PDF Summary
By deploying armed air marshals onboard selected flights, the Fed. Air Marshal Service (FAMS), a component of the Transportation Security Admin., plays a key role in helping to protect approx. 29,000 domestic and international flights operated daily by U.S. air carriers. This testimony discusses: (1) FAMS¿s operational approach or ¿concept of operations¿ for covering flights; (2) an independent evaluation of the operational approach; and (3) FAMS¿s processes and initiatives for addressing workforce-related issues. Also, this testimony provides a list of possible oversight issues related to FAMS. This testimony is based on a Jan. 2009 report, with selected updates in July 2009. Includes recommendations.
