Non-Lethal Weapons and Conventional War: Facing the Commander's Issues and Dilemmas

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Abstract:

Although the usefulness of non-lethal weapons during Military Operations Other Than War and in enhancing lethal weapons use is widely recognized, future political and public expectations may change current policies regarding the use of non-lethal force. This paper explores the potential issues and dilemmas that future commanders who possess a substantial non-lethal capability may face during conventional war.

Author(s):
Bass, Harold C.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA348361
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NWC/RI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.4_Decide
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, *MILITARY PLANNING, *UNCONVENTIONAL WEAPONS, MILITARY OPERATIONS, WARFARE, POLICIES, RISK, CONVENTIONAL WARFARE, JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, LETHALITY, WEAPONS EFFECTS, ADVANCED WEAPONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
*NONLETHAL WEAPONS, TECHNOLOGY, RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
Report Date:
1998 Feb 13
Creation Date:
1998 Jul 15