What category of threat does a disrupted passenger incident during flight typically fall under?

A disrupted passenger incident during flight typically falls under Level 3 for several reasons. Level 3 threats are generally categorized as serious incidents that have the potential to endanger the safety of the aircraft and its passengers, although they may not reach the level of an actual hijacking or highly violent act.

Disrupted passenger incidents can involve aggressive behavior, threats to crew or passengers, or situations that require intervention but do not result in immediate physical harm or loss of control of the aircraft. Such incidents demand a heightened response and often require the involvement of law enforcement or specialized security personnel. They can escalate quickly and pose significant challenges to the crew, who must balance managing the situation while ensuring the safety of everyone on board.

Understanding that this type of threat is serious but not classified as a catastrophic event helps security personnel to gauge the appropriate level of response and resources needed to address the situation effectively.