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Document ID:   A-A-59156       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Disperser and Riot Control Agent, Manually Carried
Scope:  This specification covers performance requirements and verification methods for three types of riot control dispersers: Type I – Disperser, Riot Control Agent, Tear Gas: CS, M38 Type II – Disperser, Riot Control Agent, Pepper: OC, M39 Type III– Disperser, Riot Control Agent, Simulant: Trainer, M40. The Type I and II dispersers are intended to incapacitate an individual within 10 feet by stopping, diverting or altering that person's activity without causing death. The Type III disperser is intended to perform the same as the Type I & II dispersers except not incapacitate the individual sprayed.
Status:  Active Document Date:  17-JUL-2019      
  Next Review Due:  14-JUL-2029
1040 Doc Category:   Commercial Item Description (CID)  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  EA  Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC)  
  Preparing Activity: EA  Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC)
DoD Interest Level:  / Prepared by DoD activity
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  EA   Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC)  
Navy Custodian:  MC   United States Marine Corps  

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Document ImageRevision D A17-JUL-20198615.2 KB
Document ImageRevision C A20-MAR-20188111.0 KB
Document ImageRevision B A05-JAN-20128107.4 KB
Document ImageRevision A A20-JAN-20058112.1 KB
Document ImageBase Document A30-JAN-20048112.1 KB

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