The Basics
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of
Law Enforcement / Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) is sponsoring a voluntary
Crew Member Self Defense Training (CMSDT) program available to any actively
employed flight or cabin crew member.
The video below is a low resolution copy of a CMSDT
promotional outreach DVD produced by the FAMS Distance Learning Branch, dated April 1, 2009. It gives a brief summary of what to expect from the one day training
session. The video may be viewed in full-screen mode by right clicking on the
screen and choosing the “Go Full Screen” option.
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This crew member self defense training has undergone some
changes. Originally, the program was three days of hands-on
training. The new program is a one-day hands-on training (8 hours).
According to the new TSA CMSDT website Overview, the training
“is available to any actively
employed flight or cabin crew member. The program is delivered in two parts.
First, the crew member receives and reviews a self-paced, interactive DVD and student manual designed to familiarize them with
basic self defense concepts and techniques. After completing the review and a
short written assessment, the crew member attends one day of ‘hands-on’
training at a participating community college.”
While AFA still believes it imperative that carriers provide
an effective hands-on training for our flight attendants, very few carriers are
taking the initiative to provide this much needed training, so it is important
that AFA members receive information about this TSA program. For further
information, AFA members are encouraged to review the Registration Information and Training Locations, Dates, and Contact Information
available on the TSA website.
References
to News Articles
Defense Training Goes Begging for Airline Crews;
Del Quentin Wilber; Washington Post; Saturday, April 28, 2007.
More Information
Please refer to the TSA CMSDT website for full program information and
training dates.
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