New Policy, Disabled Military & Veterans at Airport Security Check points

Disabled Military Members & Veterans can now move through airport security checkpoints without having to remove shoes, light jackets or hats, according to a new policy announced March 27, 2013, by the Transportation Security Administration.  The new policy is part of TSA's Wounded Warrior Screening program, which was established in 2005 in an effort to ease the screening process for wounded service members. These individuals will be escorted through the security checkpoint and will be eligible for expedited screening through TSA Pre-Check. They also will not be required to remove their shoes, light outwear jackets or hats when passing through security checkpoints.  

 

Severely Injured Military Personnel

Military Severely Injured Joint Support Operations Center (MSIJSOC) Program

TSA wants to facilitate the screening of injured and wounded service members. To address these specific situations, TSA has established the Wounded Warrior/Military Severely Injured Joint Support Operations Center Program to support and facilitate the movement of severely injured service members and veterans through the security screening process at our nation’s airports. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Here is how the process works:

·         Once flight arrangements are made with the airline, the severely injured service member, or family member, or other representative can contact the Operations Centers (24/7) with details of the itinerary. Contact points:

·         E-mail MSIJSOC@dhs.gov (preferred, to protect accuracy of flight information and other details)

·         Toll-free telephone number (888) 262-2396

·         The Operations Center will acknowledge the request by reply e-mail, or over the telephone

·         The Operations Center will then notify the Federal Security Directors or their designated representatives at the involved airports. Federal Security Directors are responsible for ensuring that necessary security screening is conducted with empathy and respect, in order to make the overall experience for the Wounded Warrior as simple and trouble-free as possible.

 

   http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/military-personnel   More info at web site

 

Please click on the links below for specific information about what to expect for passengers who:

·         Have Difficulty Walking or Standing ·         Uses Wheelchair or Scooters ·         Cannot Remove Shoes ·         Have Metal Joint Implants ·         Have Internal Medical Devices ·         Needs Medication ·         Have Medically Necessary Liquids ·         Have Medically Necessary Radioactive Substances ·         Use Portable Oxygen ·         Have CPAPs, BiPAPs, and APAPs ·         Use Nebulizers ·         Have Diabetes ·         Have Ostomies

·         Has an External Medical Device ·         Are Breast Cancer Survivors ·         Have Children with Disabilities ·         Have Autism or Intellectual Disabilities ·         Are Blind or Visually Impaired ·         Use Service Dogs ·         Have a Prosthetic ·         Has a Cast, Brace, or Support Appliance ·         Has Difficulty Being Touched ·         Need Dressings and bandages ·         Are Deaf or Hearing Impaired ·         Have Difficulty Waiting in Line