37/40 OC Blast Dispersion Projectile
Description: The ALS 6227 launches one pyrotechnic sub-munition that releases an OC Chemical agent. The single sub-munition provides a wide area of coverage for dispersal and control of crowds. The sub-munition is launched up to 100 yards and releases an instant cloud of OC.
History/Background: The Long Range, OC cartridge was developed with a multi functional projectile to provide a means of introducing (via air burst) OC powder into the 2nd and 3rd tier of large crowds (100 yards). The projectile also has the capability of penetrating hollow core doors and single or double pane glass windows at distances up to 30 yards. OC was chosen as it is a environmentally degradable composition that facilitates clean up operations.
Status: Currently Available.
Potential Targets/Applications: Individual Targets, Suspect Apprehension, Prison/Civil Rioters.
Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military, and Corrections.
Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: The Long Range, OC cartridge is designed to cause disorientation through a tearing and burning sensation in the eyes, involuntary closing of the eyes (blepharospam), violent coughing, shortness of breath (dyspnea) and is an irritant to exposed skin surfaces. The ALS 6227 is designed to result in behavior modifications or retreat away from officers or immediate response to issued commands.
Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 4.8 inch x 1.5inch (37/40mm)
B. Projectile weight: Approximately 25 grams (OC) per sub-munition
C. Power Requirements: 37 mm gas gun / M203
Performance Characteristics:
A. Time to Effect: Instantaneous
B. Duration of Effect: Seconds to Minutes based on power factor, distance and location of strike.
C. Effective Range: 0 to 450 feet based on weather conditions.
Delivery Means: 37 mm gas gun / M203 launcher.
Operational Strengths: Uses standard issue gas guns or M203 launchers. Easy to train officers and implement use. Waterproof
Operational Limitations: Countermeasures:
A. Heavy flora, natural or man-made cover or concealment, or gas masks.
B. Weather/Environment Limitations: Rain, Wind
C. Legal, fratricide, multi-shot/recycle time, number of shots, shot/long term human effects; discharge of gas will displace oxygen, not for use in areas of limited ventilation. Injuries may result in the form of contusions, abrasions, broken ribs and concussions if individuals are struck with the canister or sub-munitions.
Documentation Requirements: It is recommended that officers training records be annotated to indicate proper training of less lethal munitions use has been accomplished.
Warning !!!: Never aim at personnel unless lethal force is warranted. Less lethal ammunition can produce serious or lethal trauma when individuals are struck. After an actual deployment of less lethal munitions, medical assistance should be requested immediately.
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