EXTREME RANGE PHOTOGRAPHY USED TO COUNTER INSURGENCY (COIN) AND COUNTER IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES (CIED)

摘要

Provided is a system and method using extreme range photography for countering insurgency and improvised explosive devices. A weapons-mounted digital camera including a telephoto lens and a wireless communications interface in communication with a mobile computing device are employed to receive one or more images comprising one or more person. The image(s) are then processed, such as by using facial recognition software, to determine if corrective action is appropriate. A method of training personnel to use the system and method is also provided.