Simulant Manually Carried Disperser And Riot Control Agent

Simulant Manually Carried Disperser (SMCD) and Riot Control Agent (RCA) are both types of military chemical agents that fall under the supply class of Military Chemical Agents in the supply group of Ammunition and Explosives.

1. Simulant Manually Carried Disperser (SMCD): SMCD is a type of chemical agent that is designed to simulate the dispersion of other chemical agents. It is used for training and testing purposes to simulate the behavior and effects of actual chemical agents without the harmful or lethal properties. SMCD is typically used by military personnel during exercises and drills to practice response and decontamination procedures.

2. Riot Control Agent (RCA): RCA is a type of chemical agent that is used for riot control and crowd management purposes. It is designed to temporarily incapacitate individuals by causing irritation to the eyes, nose, and respiratory system, without causing significant long-term harm or lethality. RCA is typically used by law enforcement and military forces to disperse unruly crowds or control riots while minimizing the use of lethal force.

Both SMCD and RCA are considered non-lethal chemical agents and are used primarily for training, testing, and non-lethal crowd control purposes. They are classified as military chemical agents due to their potential use in military operations and their inclusion in the supply group of Ammunition and Explosives reflects their classification as specialized tools for military and law enforcement personnel.