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New non-lethal weapon lets troops microwave hostile crowds

 

World Tribune.com | Feb 04 2005

 

The United States has developed a non-lethal microwave weapon for use in Iraq.

 

Officials said the vehicle, termed Sheriff, would contain the Active Denial System. The system uses millimeter-wave electromagnetic energy that can be directed at targets at a range of 1 kilometer, Middle East Newsline reported.

The ADS system would be downgraded for Iraqi deployment in urban areas, officials said. The modified weapon causes a burning sensation on the skin, causing the people to run away.

 

The Pentagon eventually plans to install the non-lethal, high-powered microwave weapon on a military vehicle. The deployment of the first platforms in Iraq would take place in September 2005.

 

The project is designed to give U.S. troops options to battle hostile crowds without the use of lethal weapons. Officials said in many cases Sunni insurgents fire weapons and rocket-propelled grenades from crowds to prevent U.S. retaliation.

 

The Sheriff would be deployed by the U.S. Army and Marines. The two services will receive up to six platforms, equipped with a system to intercept rocket-propelled grenades.

 

Officials said the military would not design a new vehicle for the Sheriff. Instead, the Army will probably use a Striker or M117 armored security vehicle while the Marines would obtain a Light Armored Vehicle.

 

The ADS could be expanded to autonomous vehicles or platforms, officials said. This would include the use of the Sheriff at Air Force bases and other military facilities.

 

 

http://infowars.net/Pages/Feb05/040205microwave.html

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I read about this a few years ago, believe it or not the Australian pigas were looking into it when they were looking at non lethal weappons a few years ago.

 

As far as i recall, it's only supposed to be used on the legs of the crowd, it's as good as lighting a fire under them but you just know the operators will aim for the upper torso and head.

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