"SDOO" stands for self-directed (positional) opt out. This refers to the act of positioning oneself nearest the metal detector at an
airport security checkpoint so that one can avoid screening by an AIT machine (either X-ray body scanner or MMW body scanner). It doesn't always work. There are THREE possible scenarios which can ruin a good attempt at a SDOO: 1) TSA "smurfs" block the WTMD with some type of object or themselves, 2) a TSA "moat dragon" demands you go through the AIT, or 3) both scenarios #1 and #2 occur simultaneously. The term "SDOO" is commonly encountered on
frequent flyer forums, such as Flyertalk, where travelers discuss options for avoiding
unnecessary radiation exposure or aggressive pat-downs at security checkpoints.