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Federal Air Marshals must operate independently without backup, and rank among those Federal law enforcement officers that hold the highest standard for handgun accuracy.  They blend in with passengers and rely on their training, including investigative techniques, criminal terrorist behavior recognition, firearms proficiency, aircraft specific tactics, and close quarters self-defense measures to protect the flying public.

Federal Air Marshals must operate independently without backup, and rank among those Federal law enforcement officers that hold the highest standard for handgun accuracy.  They blend in with passengers and rely on their training, including investigative techniques, criminal terrorist behavior recognition, firearms proficiency, aircraft specific tactics, and close quarters self-defense measures to protect the flying public.

Federal Air Marshals have an ever expanding role in homeland security and work closely with other law enforcement agencies to accomplish their mission.  Currently, air marshals staff several positions at different organizations such as the [[National Counterterrorism Center]], the [[National Targeting Center]], and on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces.  In addition, they are also distributed among other law enforcement and homeland security liaison assignments during times of heightened alert or special national events.

Federal Air Marshals have an ever-expanding role in homeland security and work closely with other law enforcement agencies to accomplish their mission.  Currently, air marshals staff several positions at different organizations such as the [[National Counterterrorism Center]], the [[National Targeting Center]], and on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces.  In addition, they are also distributed among other law enforcement and homeland security liaison assignments during times of heightened alert or special national events.

Successful accomplishment of the Federal Air Marshal’s mission is critical to civil aviation and homeland security.

Successful accomplishment of the Federal Air Marshal’s mission is critical to civil aviation and homeland security.