Originally Posted by
ND Sol
Ron had 13 years as a USAF Security Specialist, but his classification was not the typical LEO that we are familiar with on the non-military side. His job classification (81170) was to protect things like Air Force planes and missiles. Law Enforcement Specialists (811X2) are the airmen that perform traditional police functions.
But he does have an associates degree in criminal justice.
All correct, but there is something you missed in your less than detailed explanation. 81170 is a management AFSC (the 7 designates it as such), and as such one must have the training of both x0 and x2 duties if they are required to manage both, as I did.
But you did get the number of digits correct, I’ll give you that. ^ So, either you are much better with Google than your fellow’s here, or you served. Which is it?
Now, can we actually get back to the purpose of this thread, or are the character assassinations going to continue and thereby end what had promised to be an entertaining discussion?
Originally Posted by
Himeno
Every terrorist out there know that they don't need to commit another act like those committed on 9/11/2001, they have a perfect target ready in plain sight. One created by the TSA. The checkpoint and its long queues caused by pointless and unnecessary TSA "requirements".
You have a good point. The lines are indeed a possible point of attack. But outside of the sterile area and checkpoint is not a TSO’s responsibility. There are police officers and more that have those areas as their responsibilities. Agencies like the FBI, the NSA, even the CIA. Or are you wanting the TSA to extend its areas of responsibility beyond what it is currently? That would be silly, wouldn’t it?
Originally Posted by
lovely15
I guess officers don't count in your world.
Also, could you please tell me why my paperwork was confiscated?
A military officer? Commissioned? They do indeed count, but I was not one of them, so I never had occasion to learn about their designations other than rank insignia.
As for your paperwork, well I have already told you that you need to tell us as I was not there and you were.
Originally Posted by
nycedwardd
That's really funny. Every terrorist (and most passengers) know that you can go through *any* checkpoint in the US with the same weapons that the 9/11 terrorists have used with no fear of detection. The same goes for the underwear bomber. The scanners in use have been proven to be completely ineffective against this type of threat. This is 100% security theater.
I won't tell you what you job is, but I'll tell you what it isn't. It isn't in any way related to security.
I hope that every terrorist in the world believes just as you do. Sure would make my job so much easier.
If you are such an authority in the area then please, by all means, join us! It would be nice to have such an expert in the area working with us.
