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Appendix A: Non-Lethal Weapons in the Architecture for Force Protection
Appendix A: Non-Lethal Weapons in the Architecture for Force Protection
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This force would arrive at an intended port before a ship's arrival, and it would sweep buildings close to port, ensure that the necessary security operations had been taken, and enhance security through acceptable means. As described in Section 1.2, the primary force protection architecture for ships in ports involves layers, or zones, related to the nature of a potential threat.
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Besides endangering other activities in the area, such action would be deemed extraordinary and could be offensive to the host country providing port security. Alternative actions involving non-lethal procedures are highly preferred and are being developed.
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The Coast Guard reports that high-speed personal watercraft and other high-powered vessels frequently outrun pursuing Coast Guard vessels. A relatively inexpensive jet ski to which a remote control and monitoring system may be attached is commercially available at an estimated cost of approximately $50,000.
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· Unmanned air vehicles. Various unmanned aerial vehicles have been suggested for patrolling the airspace.
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