Nonlethal weapons as force options for the Army
This paper suggests that future challenges to US national security will be very different from those previously experienced. In a number of foreseeable circumstances, conventional military force will be inappropriate. The National Command Authority, and other appropriate levels of command, need expanded options available to meet threats for which the application of massive lethal force is counterproductive or inadvisable. It is proposed that nonlethal concepts be developed that provide additional options for military leaders and politicians. Included in this initiative should be exploration of policy, strategy, doctrine, and training issues as well as the development of selected technologies and weapons. In addition, civilian law enforcement agencies have similar requirements for less-than-lethal systems. This may be an excellent example for a joint technology development venture.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Department of Defense, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 10142483
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-94-861; CONF-9403104-1; ON: DE94009311
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: National Research Council Board symposium on Army science and technology,Washington, DC (United States),28-29 Mar 1994; Other Information: PBD: [1994]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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