Portable Riot Control Agent Disperser

Item Name Code (INC) 61998

Chemical Weapons and Equipment: Federal Supply Class: FSC 1040; NATO Supply Classification Class: NSC 1040
Weapons: Federal Supply Group: FSG 10; NATO Supply Classification Group: NSG 10
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INC 61998 Portable Riot Control Agent Disperser

A disperser that is designed to be carried on the wearer's back by means of a canvas cover and straps or carried by one or more personnel by means of handle(s). It may consist of components such as an exhaust stack, irritant agent hopper, a gas turbine engine or a blower driven by an internal combustion engine, pressure tanks, irritant agent tank(s), hoses, and discharge gun. Items other than those having pressure tanks may be used not only for the control of disorderly crowds and riotous disturbances but also may be adapted to operations related to tunnel and specific enclosure denial and/or destruction or for purification of such enclosures to permit reentry of personnel. For nonreusable items see LAUNCHER AND CARTRIDGE, RIOT CONTROL AGENT.

Additional Information for Portable Riot Control Agent Disperser

Portable Riot Control Agent Dispersers, also known as PRCADs, are devices used for dispersing riot control agents (RCAs) in order to control and manage civil unrest situations. They fall under the supply class of Chemical Weapons and Equipment in the supply group of Weapons.

PRCADs are designed to deliver non-lethal chemical agents, such as tear gas or pepper spray, to disperse crowds or control riots. These devices are typically handheld or shoulder-mounted and are operated by law enforcement or security personnel.

The purpose of using PRCADs is to create a temporary barrier or deterrent effect by releasing a cloud of riot control agents. These agents cause irritation to the eyes, nose, and respiratory system, leading to temporary incapacitation and dispersal of the crowd.

It is important to note that the use of PRCADs should be in accordance with local laws, regulations, and guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of both the law enforcement personnel and the individuals involved in the civil unrest situation.