Non-lethal kits go to combat troopers.Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have just received non-lethal crowd-control sets that were assembled by the project manager for close combat systems at Picatinny Arsenal The Picatinny Arsenal (IPA: /ˈpɪkətɪni/ or /ˌpɪkəˈtɪni/ , N.J. The 68 sets are designed for use by a 30-member platoon platoon Principal subdivision of a military company, battery, or troop. Usually commanded by a lieutenant, it consists of 25–50 soldiers organized into two or more squads led by noncommissioned officers. . Among the items provided are non-lethal grenades, tire spikes, a vehicle-arresting barrier, face shields Face shield refers to a variety of devices used to protect a medical professional during a procedure that might expose the worker to blood or other potentially infectious fluid. An example is the use of a CPR mask while performing Rescue breathing or CPR. , shin guards, body shields body shield n. 1. Any of variously configured devices used to protect the body of a corrections or law enforcement officer, as in a riot. 2. See body bunker. , and voice amplification and high-intensity lighting devices. Officials said the Army would purchase 438 non-lethal packages. |
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