Independent Human Effects Research Review
The human effects research and independent reviews of the ADS make it the most studied and reviewed non-lethal weapon in DOD history. The research results have been
scrutinized by several independent review groups, both government and non-government,
to provide an additional assessment on the thoroughness of the research, as well as to
assist in the overall understanding and public education required for this revolutionary
non-lethal capability. Within DOD, the research was reviewed by the NLW Human
Effects Review Board (HERB), which consists of representatives from all the Service
Surgeon Generals and the Medical Officer of the Marine Corps. The HERB was
established in 1999 to review non-lethal weapon development programs in DOD. The
HERB reviewed the ADS research program in 2004 and assessed the research as
thorough and comprehensive, recognizing it as a role model for other non-lethal weapons
development efforts. The Tri-Service Electromagnetic Radiation Panel, which is
chartered with providing technical advice on non-ionizing radiation issues in the 0?300
Ghz portion of the electromagnetic spectrum as they relate to the health and safety of
DOD personnel in their missions, also examined the ADS research program in 2004. The
Armed Forces Epidemiological Board examined occupational safety issues for DOD
personnel who might be exposed to the millimeter wave beam as part of testing, training,
exercises, and operational use.
In addition to multiple reviews within DOD, the independent, non-government Human
Effects Advisory Panel (HEAP) has also reviewed the program. The HEAP was
established in 1998 to provide an independent human effects review of DOD non-lethal
weapon efforts. Under the guidance of Penn State University, HEAP panels are formed
with non-government personnel, particularly drawing from the academic community,
with credentials in the specific technology areas under review. The HEAP that reviewed
the ADS research program included recognized experts in multiple disciplines from Yale
University, the University of Virginia Medical Center, Hershey Medical Center, and
Temple University School of Medicine. The HEAP has reviewed the ADS research
program three times?in 2002, 2004, and 20077?and has consistently concluded that
ADS is a model non-lethal weapon development program with a resulting human effect
that has minimal risk of injury.
In July 2005, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
approved a policy allowing the exposure of DOD personnel for purposes of
demonstrating, training, and assessing the ADS ACTD systems outside the strictly
controlled research environment and without the use of human-use protocols. This was a
significant achievement for this new capability and a critical step in moving it from the
laboratory to the field.
アメリカ国防総省史において、ADSの人体作用調査や独自の再評価は、それを最も研究され、再評価された非破壊兵器にした 。
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