Which statement about the Federal Security Director (FSD) created by ATSA 2001 is true?

• A. The FSD was created as part of ATSA 2001.
• B. The FSD oversees only air marshal operations.
• C. The FSD is a FAA role.
• D. The FSD was immediately disbanded.

Answer: (A)

ATSA 2001 created the Federal Security Director as the senior TSA security official at each airport. This role oversees all TSA security operations at the airport, coordinating with the airport and other agencies, not just a single program like air marshal operations. It is a TSA, not FAA, position. And it was not disbanded; the FSD structure remains in place in airports today.