interesting topic because on another thread someone said that his ASIC wasn't accepted as an ID. So it just means someone has trawled thru the records to see what crimes you have committed to date, and once cleared, you get a nice red card to allow you airside at RPT airfields ?.
And yet... CASA tarmac trawlers, at non-RPT fields use it as an ID card, which it patently isnt. Ive got/had a card too, but it doesnt make me a CASA employee (mouth wash out for the horrible thought)...just that it proves I'm not now thought of as a security risk at RPT airports.
So ..what is it?
Inconsistent behaviour throughout, with security personnel, AWIs, FOIs etc is imho, due to egos/ personal traits (eg aggro ex-cops) and the indistinct regs.
Those that come on 'hot and heavy' need to be reminded who pays their wages, and what they are really there for. To prevent terrorism.???
Unfortunately there is always the odd bully/control freak that just wants you to tug a forelock, and let you know who's actually in charge of the cat.
Remember... beware of all countries that end in ...stan.
And we live in Regulatastan !!
