Does the military use OC spray?

OC, or Oleoresin Capsicum — better known as pepper spray — is used to train military and law enforcement personnel as a necessary exercise, so they know what it feels like and can continue to function if they are sprayed. “It may be the greatest pain I’ve ever felt in my life,” former Marine Ben Feibleman told WATM.

Is OC spray legal in war?

Legality. Pepper spray is banned for use in war by Article I. 5 of the Chemical Weapons Convention, which bans the use of all riot control agents in warfare whether lethal or less-than-lethal. Depending on the location, it may be legal to use for self-defense.

Do they pepper spray you in basic training?

It’s used in policing, crowd control, and in self-defense. It surprises many civilians that military police get OC sprayed during training. Being subjected to pepper spray is an unpleasant experience, just like the tear gas chamber in Basic Training.

Do Marines get OC sprayed?

The Marines have various military occupational specialties and are assigned to units across Okinawa. The course exposed the Marines to the visceral sensation of military-grade pepper spray. The training prepared them for incidents in which they might be exposed to the irritant.

Why is OC spray used in the military?

As part of their training, troops are subject to voluntary OC spraying and asked to perform crowd restraint exercises. The active ingredient in most OC sprays is a high concentration of pepper and alcohol, which is why “pepper spray” is commonly used to identify the spray.

Why is pepper spray used as an OC spray?

The active ingredient in most OC sprays is a high concentration of pepper and alcohol, which is why “pepper spray” is commonly used to identify the spray. The only way to mitigate the spray’s effect is a direct stream of water to the eyes to flush the chemical out.

What does it feel like to be sprayed with OC spray?

Being “OC sprayed” is an absolutely terrible experience. OC, or Oleoresin Capsicum — better known as pepper spray — is used to train military and law enforcement personnel as a necessary exercise, so they know what it feels like and can continue to function if they are sprayed.

Who is the author of the OC training manual?

At the request of Mr. Whitcomb, the first official OC training manual was co-written by Roland Ouellette and Ed Nowicki. OC has proven to be more effective than CS or CN, and as a result, numerous companies now manufacture OC aerosol sprays.