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CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT

CHIEFS OF STAFF

INSTRUCTION

 

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DISTRIBUTION: A, B, C, J, S 1 June 2001

AIRCRAFT PIRACY (HIJACKING) AND DESTRUCTION OF DERELICT

AIRBORNE OBJECTS

References: See Enclosure D.

 

1. Purpose. This instruction provides guidance to the Deputy Director

for Operations (DDO), National Military Command Center (NMCC), and

operational commanders in the event of an aircraft piracy (hijacking) or

request for destruction of derelict airborne objects.

2. Cancellation. CJCSI 3610.01, 31 July 1997.

3. Applicability. This instruction applies to the Joint Staff, Services,

unified commands, and the US Element, North American Aerospace

Defense Command (USELEMNORAD).

4. Policy.

a. Aircraft Piracy (Hijacking) of Civil and Military Aircraft. Pursuant

to references a and b, the Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA), has exclusive responsibility to direct law enforcement activity

related to actual or attempted aircraft piracy (hijacking) in the "special

aircraft jurisdiction" of the United States. When requested by the

Administrator, Department of Defense will provide assistance to these

law enforcement efforts. Pursuant to reference c, the NMCC is the focal

point within Department of Defense for providing assistance. In the

event of a hijacking, the NMCC will be notified by the most expeditious

means by the FAA. The NMCC will, with the exception of immediate

responses as authorized by reference d, forward requests for DOD

assistance to the Secretary of Defense for approval. DOD assistance to

the FAA will be provided in accordance with reference d. Additional

guidance is provided in Enclosure A.

 

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b. Aircraft Piracy (Hijacking) Preventive Measures for Military and

Military Contract Aircraft. Reference c outlines general policy and

authority of military commanders to protect and secure property under

their command. References f and g provide policy and guidance for

commanders on dealing with terrorism, and information for reducing

vulnerability of DOD personnel, their family members, facilities, and

materiel to acts of terrorism. Additional guidance is provided in

Enclosure B.

(1) A concerted effort will be made to prevent piracy (hijacking) of

military or military contract aircraft by initiating security measures

designed to minimize vulnerabilities and by stopping potential hijackers

before they board the aircraft.

(2) If preventive measures fail, any attempt to hijack a military

aircraft will, if practicable, be resisted.

(3) Assistance to hijacked aircraft will be rendered, as requested,

by the aircraft commander, and as approved by the authority exercising

operational control of the counter hijacking effort.

c. Destruction of Derelict Airborne Objects. Derelict airborne objects

(for example, unmanned free balloons, moored balloons or kites,

unmanned non-nuclear rockets or missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles

(UAV) or remotely operated vehicles (ROV)) are a potential threat to

public safety. Military personnel may, upon request, be required to

track and destroy such objects. The NMCC is the focal point for any

requests for DOD assistance in tracking and destroying derelict

airborne objects. With the exception of immediate responses as

authorized by reference d, the NMCC will forward all requests for such

assistance to the Secretary of Defense for approval. Enclosure D

provides additional guidance.

5. Definitions. Terms used in this instruction are in the Glossary.

6. Responsibilities. The DDO, NMCC, is designated as the DOD

coordinating authority between the FAA and operational commanders.

As such, the DDO will forward all requests or proposals for DOD

military assistance to the Secretary of Defense for approval, with the

exception of immediate responses as defined by reference d. The

Services, unified commands, and USELEMNORAD are responsible for

compliance with this instruction and any other directives, laws, or

international agreements involving aircraft piracy (hijacking) or derelict

airborne object incidents. Records and logs for aircraft piracy

 

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(hijacking) and destruction of derelict airborne object situations will be

maintained for a minimum of 90 days to permit later reconstruction of

the sequence of events. Records and logs requiring longer retention by

other directives will be retained accordingly.

7. Summary of Changes

a. Unmanned vehicles (UAV, ROV) added to the description of

possible derelict airborne objects.

b. Statutory Authority for Responding to Aircraft Piracy enclosure

removed and added to reference list.

c. In various places throughout the document, "USELEMNORAD" was

replaced with "NORAD."

d. FAA Order 7610.4J, 3 November 1998, "Special Military

Operations," was added as a reference.

8. Releasability. This instruction is approved for public release;

distribution is unlimited. DOD components (to include the combatant

commands), other Federal agencies, and the public may obtain copies of

this instruction through the Internet from the CJCS Directives Home

Page--http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine. Copies are also available through

the Government Printing Office on the Joint Electronic Library CD-ROM.

9. Effective Date. This instruction is effective upon receipt.

S. A. FRY

Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy

Director, Joint Staff

Enclosures:

A--Instructions for Use in Piracy (Hijacking) of Civil Aircraft and Military

Aircraft

B--Instructions for Aircraft Piracy (Hijacking) Preventive Measures for

Military and Military Contract Aircraft

C--Instructions for Destruction of Derelict Airborne Objects

D--References

 

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DISTRIBUTION

Distribution A, B, C, and J plus the following:

Copies

Secretary of State ............................................................................. 2

Secretary of Defense........................................................................ 10

Director of Central Intelligence ........................................................ 20

Department of Transportation .......................................................... 5

Federal Aviation Administration ..................................................... 10

Federal Bureau of Investigation ....................................................... 5

National Military Command Center .................................................. 5

Secretary, Joint Staff......................................................................... 7

CINC North American Aerospace Defense ........................................ 25

 

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ENCLOSURE A

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE IN PIRACY (HIJACKING) OF CIVIL AIRCRAFT

AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT

1. Purpose. These instructions constitute actions to be taken by the

DDO, NMCC, unified commanders, and the Commander, NORAD, in the

event of a civil and military aircraft piracy (hijacking) incident.

2. Coordination with Civil Authorities

a. When an aircraft becomes the subject of an aircraft piracy offense

within the US special aircraft jurisdiction, the FAA and the Department

Defense will provide support in accordance with paragraph 3 of this

enclosure. In addition, for military aircraft and military contract aircraft,

the Department of Defense will take action to prevent the hijacking

attempt and promptly notify the FAA and appropriate federal agencies.

The Department of Defense will provide the FAA with all pertinent

information involving onboard documents, equipment, weapons of mass

destruction (WMD), or material that the Department of Defense has

determined to be highly sensitive.

b. When the aircraft piracy (hijacking) situation is outside of the

special aircraft jurisdiction, the Department of Defense will take

appropriate action, consistent with Federal law and applicable

status of forces and other international agreements.

c. The DDO, NMCC, and FAA will maintain coordination during the

aircraft piracy situation.

3. Procedures

a. General. Military personnel will provide the following types of

support: intercept, surveillance, lift, equipment, and communications.

Military personnel may not participate in a search, seizure, arrest, or

other similar activity. This restriction would include the apprehension

of aircraft hijackers or use of military aircraft (fixed-wing or helicopter)

or other vehicles as platforms for gunfire or the use of other weapons

against suspected hijackers. In addition, assistance may not be

provided under this enclosure if it could adversely affect national

security or military preparedness.

 

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b. Support. When notified that military assistance is needed in

conjunction with an aircraft piracy (hijacking) emergency, the DDO,

NMCC, will:

(1) Determine whether or not the assistance needed is reasonably

available from police or commercial sources. If not, the DDO, NMCC, will

notify the appropriate unified command or NORAD to determine if suitable

assets are available and will forward the request to the Secretary of

Defense for approval in accordance with DODD 3025.15, paragraph D.7

(reference d).

(2) If suitable assets from a unified command or NORAD are not

reasonably available, the DDO, NMCC, will coordinate with the appropriate

Military Service operations center to provide military assistance.

c. Military Escort Aircraft

(1) When notified that military escort aircraft are needed in

conjunction with an aircraft piracy (hijacking) emergency, the DDO,

NMCC, will notify the appropriate unified command or USELEMNORAD to

determine if suitable aircraft are available and forward the request to the

Secretary of Defense for approval in accordance with DODD 3025.15,

paragraph D.7 (reference d).

(2) Pursuant to reference j, the escort service will be requested by

the FAA hijack coordinator by direct contact with the NMCC. Normally,

NORAD escort aircraft will take the required action. However, for the

purpose of these procedures, the term "escort aircraft" applies to any

military aircraft assigned to the escort mission. When the military can

provide escort aircraft, the NMCC will advise the FAA hijack coordinator of

the identification and location of the squadron tasked to provide escort

aircraft. NMCC will then authorize direct coordination between FAA and

the designated military unit. When a NORAD resource is tasked, FAA will

coordinate through the appropriate Air Defense Sector/Regional Air

Operations Center.

(3) If the hijacked aircraft destination is Cuba, flight-following

aircraft will maintain surveillance in case an emergency occurs over

international waters and will notify USSOUTHCOM or NORAD

immediately of any action taken. USSOUTHCOM or the Commander,

USELEMNORAD, may terminate any escort activities south of 24N

whenever appropriate to avoid Cuban airspace. For all foreign countries,

including Cuba, flight-following aircraft should break away before

entering the US-recognized territorial airspace of another country (or the

land border if the other country is contiguous to the United States) and

 

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await overflight clearance as necessary. See reference h for further

information on US-recognized territorial airspace.

 

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ENCLOSURE B

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AIRCRAFT PIRACY (HIJACKING) PREVENTIVE

MEASURES FOR MILITARY AND MILITARY CONTRACT AIRCRAFT

1. Purpose. These instructions provide the Services, unified commands,

and USELEMNORAD with the basic procedural guidance for preventing

and resisting attempts to hijack military and military contract aircraft.

This includes all civil aircraft while wholly and exclusively supporting the

Services under contract, charter, or other arrangements.

2. Policy. DOD policy (references e, f, and g) outlines general procedures

and authority of military commanders to protect and secure property

under their command and deal with terrorism and provides information

for reducing the vulnerability of DOD personnel, their family members,

facilities, and materiel to acts of terrorism.

3. Preventive Measures

a. The Services, unified commands, and USELEMNORAD will take

measures designed to prevent unauthorized possession of weapons,

explosives, or incendiary devices aboard aircraft.

b. Through the use of training, briefings, and other means, all

travelers will be reminded that:

(1) Carrying weapons, explosives, or incendiary devices aboard

military or military contract aircraft is prohibited, except when authorized

by proper authority.

(2) Passengers and baggage are subject to inspection as a condition

of travel.

c. A passenger screening process will be established to ensure positive

identification of travelers and authenticity of travel documents. Personnel

engaged in passenger processing and surveillance activities will be

instructed to watch for and report any discrepancies, particularly the

possible unauthorized possession of weapons, explosives, or incendiary

devices.

d. Passengers and baggage accessible in flight will be inspected. All

baggage will be screened as thoroughly as available resources permit

(X-ray, explosive detector dogs, etc.) and will be accompanied by a

boarding passenger. When inspection indicates cause for suspicion, a

 

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complete examination of the suspected person and accompanying

baggage is mandatory.

e. Screening procedures will take into account the travel status of

passengers. Neuropsychiatric patients, military prisoners, and

emotionally disturbed personnel require special vigilance.

f. The Services, unified commands, and USELEMNORAD will intensify

security programs to prevent unauthorized access to aircraft by hijackers

who bypass the passenger processing system. Military agencies

administering airlift contracts with civil air carriers operating at civil

airfields will consult with appropriate authorities to ensure mutually

acceptable procedures for controlling access to the contract aircraft.

4. Resisting Aircraft Piracy

a. The Services, unified commands, and USELEMNORAD will establish

procedures to report any suspected or actual acts of aircraft piracy

immediately to the NMCC.

b. When an act of air piracy involves a military installation, military

aircraft, or military contract aircraft, the response should be according to

the following guidelines until the FAA assumes active direction of efforts

to regain control of the hijacked aircraft:

(1) Any attempt to hijack a military aircraft will be resisted.

Resistance may range from simple discussion through deception and

subterfuge to direct physical confrontation, including the prudent use of

weapons or deadly force.

(2) If practicable, aircraft movement will be delayed to allow time

for ground personnel and the aircrew to establish communication and

execute coordinated resistance actions. Aircrews faced with an aircraft

piracy (hijacking) threat will notify ground agencies by any means

available as soon as practicable and will follow up with situation reports,

when possible.

(3) The Chiefs of the Services and CINCs will identify in their

planning documents the levels of command authorized to discontinue

delaying actions (e.g., installation commander, senior officer on scene).

Within this authorization, the commander at the highest available level

will determine whether delaying actions should be discontinued.

 

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(4) Ground personnel will positively prevent takeoff when nuclear

weapons are aboard the aircraft. The presence of hostages will not deter

taking prompt, effective action, including the use of deadly force, to

prevent unauthorized access or removal or to recover a WMD.

c. The many variables of an aircraft piracy (hijacking) attempt preclude

providing a specific counter hijacking procedure to be followed by aircrew.

However, within the basic policy of resistance, the individual Services will

identify and issue guidance to aircrews consistent with reference h.

(1) Factors to be considered include the nature of the threat,

imminent danger to the aircraft in flight, destination indicated by the

hijacker(s), and the presence of sensitive material aboard the aircraft.

(2) Some counter hijacking techniques the aircrew should consider

are:

(a) Convincing the hijacker(s) to discontinue the course of

action.

(b) Proposing more favorable alternatives, such as landing in a

neutral rather than an unfriendly country.

(c) Exploiting any reasonable opportunity to physically

incapacitate or overcome the hijackers including the prudent use of

firearms. Aircrews are authorized to make such an attempt if they

consider that escape is their only hope. The aircrew must weigh carefully

the unique circumstances of the terrorist situation and all aspects of a

decision to attempt escape. See reference i.

 

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ENCLOSURE C

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DESTRUCTION OF DERELICT AIRBORNE OBJECTS

1. Purpose. These instructions constitute actions to be taken by the

DDO, NMCC, unified commanders, and the Commander,

USELEMNORAD, for destruction of derelict airborne objects.

2. Policy. This instruction provides guidance for the destruction of

derelict objects (e.g., unmanned free balloons, moored balloons, kites,

unmanned non-nuclear rockets or missiles, UAV or ROV) over United

States or international airspace.

a. For unmanned derelict airborne objects that become a hazard to

domestic air navigation or a threat to domestic ground facilities or public

safety, military personnel may be required to perform surveillance

and/or destroy the unmanned derelict airborne object.

b. Destruction of derelict airborne objects over foreign airspace

requires a request or permission by the foreign government and approval

by the Secretary of Defense. The DDO, NMCC, will be notified by the

most expeditious means when control of an object is lost, if an object

becomes a hazard to air navigation, or if the FAA (or another agency)

desires the military to destroy the hazard. The notifications will be made

by the FAA, NORAD, or the agency that has employed the object.

3. Procedures

a. When notified of a derelict airborne object, the DDO, NMCC, will

direct a derelict object conference and poll NORAD or the FAA for

position, altitude, time, and fuel exhaustion, if available and applicable.

b. The DDO, NMCC, will determine the appropriate unified command

(or NORAD) capable of effecting destruction in the event destruction is

subsequently required.

c. If destruction is required, the DDO, NMCC will, forward all

requests or proposals for DOD military assistance to the DOD Executive

Secretary and appropriate OSD staff offices, and then to the Secretary of

Defense for approval in accordance with DODD 3025.15, paragraph D.7

(reference d).

 

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d. The DDO, NMCC, will notify the appropriate CINC or Service of

execution instructions. After destruction, the appropriate CINC or

Service will record time of destruction, method used, and an estimated

point of destruction.

 

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ENCLOSURE D

REFERENCES

a. 49 USC 46501, "Definitions"

b. 49 USC 44903(e) "Exclusive Responsibility Over Passenger Safety"

c. MOU between the Department of Transportation and Department of

Defense, 7 August 1978, "Aircraft Piracy"

d. DOD Directive 3025.15, 18 February 1997, "Military Assistance to

Civil Authorities"

e. DOD Directive 5200.8, 25 April 1991, "Security of DOD Installations

and Resources"

f. DOD Directive 2000.12, 15 September 1996, "DOD Combating

Terrorism Program"

g. DOD Directive 0-2000.12-H, 19 February 1993, with change 1, dated

21 May 1993 and change 2, dated 3 October 1997, "Protection of DOD

Personnel and Activities Against Acts of Terrorism and Political

Turbulence"

h. DOD Directive 2005.1M, January 1997, "Maritime Claims Reference

Manual"

i. DOD Directive 1300.7, 8 December 2000, "Training and Education

Measures Necessary to Support the Code of Conduct"

j. FAA Order 7610.4J, 3 November 1998, "Special Military Operations"

 

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GLOSSARY

 

PART I--ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

DDO Deputy Director for Operations

DODD Department of Defense directive

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

NMCC National Military Command Center

NORAD North American Aerospace Defense Command

ROV remotely operated vehicles

UAV unmanned aerial vehicles

USELEMNORD US Element, North American Aerospace Defense

Command

USC US Code

WMD Weapons of Mass Destruction

 

PART II--DEFINITIONS

DOD installation. A fixed area controlled by the Department of Defense,

including the military air operations area of a joint installation.

DOD aircraft. Any aircraft operated by, for, or under the control of the

Department of Defense.

moored balloon. A balloon moored to the surface of the earth, or any

object that has a diameter of 6 feet or gas capacity of more than 115

cubic feet.

moored kite. A kite weighing more than 5 pounds flown at the end of

a rope or cable (e.g., "gyroglider").

United States. The 50 states, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of

Puerto Rico, possessions and territories, including the territorial waters

and overlying airspace.

unmanned free balloon. A balloon carrying a payload of more than 4

pounds, or two or more packages weighing more than 12 pounds, and

 

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equipped with a suspension device (e.g., rope) that requires an impact

force of more than 50 pounds to separate payload from balloon.

unmanned rocket. Any rocket, except aerial firework displays and model

rockets, using not more than 4 ounces of a slow burning-propellant

made of paper, wood, or breakable plastic containing no substantial

parts weighing more than 16 ounces, including the propellant.

NOTE: These terms have not been approved for inclusion in Joint Pub

1-02, "Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated

Terms," and apply only within the scope or context of this document.

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