The TacticID®-1064 ST is a 1064nm handheld Raman analyzer for rapid field identification of explosives, narcotics and other suspicious materials. Samples can be nondestructively analyzed through opaque and transparent packaging, with sample threat level displayed prominently for first responders, safety personnel, law enforcement, bomb squads, customs and border patrol, and hazmat team to act quickly with minimal sample contact. The TacticID-1064 ST utilizes proven Raman spectroscopy, in combination with see-through STRaman technology, allowing users to get real-time actionable identification of unknown chemicals, narcotics, pharmaceutical drugs, explosives* and many other substances even through opaque barriers, significantly reducing operational uncertainty and response time.