1. Active Denial System By Patrick Killea

2. What is ADS Non-Lethal Weapon System Nicknamed “The Pain Ray” Fires Millimeter Waves Causes Intense Heating of Skin

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4. About ADS The Air Force Describes The Active Denial System as “One of the safest, least harmful weapon systems currently in development by the United States”, and “On the cutting edge of Non-Lethal Weapons” National Defense University Catelog of Airforce Weaponry

5. Potential ADS Uses Crowd Control Riot Control Border Defense Protection of Bases

6. Safety Info Possibility of Burns from extensive application NOT microwave radiation 4 ½ vs. 1/64 th inch wavelengths

7. Deployment of ADS LocationNumber Deployed Afghanistan8 Eastern Asia4 Africa1

8. Future Plans Plans to Reduce: Cost Weight Size Risks Plans to Increase: Practical Applications Versatility Areas of Deployment

9. References LeVine, Susan. United States. National Defense University. Active Denial System A Revolutionary, Non- lethal Weapon for Today’s Battlefield. 2009. Web.