What does the letter D stand for in GLAD?

What does the letter D stand for in GLAD?

• A. Gather passengers upwind away from the aircraft
• B. Do not allow re-enter A/C and do not allow smoking
• C. Listen to CA's instructions
• D. Account for all souls onboard and administer first aid

Answer: (B)

GLAD is a crew mnemonic for actions to take after an emergency or evacuation to keep passengers safe. The last part, the D, means do not allow re-entry to the aircraft and do not allow smoking. This matters because re-entering the aircraft can expose people to hidden hazards—such as fuel fumes, heat, or structural damage—and can interfere with ongoing rescue efforts. Smoking around an aircraft during an emergency is a serious fire and oxygen risk. Keeping people out of the aircraft and prohibiting smoking helps maintain a safe perimeter while everyone is accounted for and further instructions are given. The other parts—Gather passengers upwind away from the aircraft, Listen to the Captain’s instructions, and Account for all souls onboard—work together with the D to maximize safety until the situation is under control.

GLAD is a crew mnemonic for actions to take after an emergency or evacuation to keep passengers safe. The last part, the D, means do not allow re-entry to the aircraft and do not allow smoking. This matters because re-entering the aircraft can expose people to hidden hazards—such as fuel fumes, heat, or structural damage—and can interfere with ongoing rescue efforts. Smoking around an aircraft during an emergency is a serious fire and oxygen risk. Keeping people out of the aircraft and prohibiting smoking helps maintain a safe perimeter while everyone is accounted for and further instructions are given. The other parts—Gather passengers upwind away from the aircraft, Listen to the Captain’s instructions, and Account for all souls onboard—work together with the D to maximize safety until the situation is under control.