What type of identification is required to be carried by personnel on the airside?

Personnel operating on the airside are required to carry a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) as this card is specifically designed to grant access to restricted areas of the airport. The RAIC indicates that the holder has completed the necessary training and background checks to operate in these sensitive areas safely. It also serves as an identification document for enforcement personnel to verify compliance with airport security regulations.

While a passport, driver's license, or employee badge may serve identification purposes in other contexts, they do not confer the specific access rights and security validations required for airside operation that the RAIC provides. The RAIC is essential for ensuring the security and safety of all personnel working in and around aircraft operations, making it the correct requirement for airside identification.