Joint Non-Lethal Weapons
Abstract
Develop non-lethal weapon systems in support of anti-terrorism/force protection missions. Technologies include, but are not limited to: ocular interrupters, vessel propeller occlusion systems, and acoustic hailing devices. Current efforts are focused on the Long-Range Ocular Interrupter (LROI), Maritime Vessel Stopping (MVS) technologies, and Acoustic Hailing Devices (AHD). The LROI is intended to provide the U.S. Navy with the capability to deliver a bright light producing a dazzling or glare effect on a closing target to warn and/or suppress potential threats through increasing levels of visual degradation. LROI will generate a non-lethal, eye safe laser that will provide warning and suppression effects. The extended range capability of LROI will effectively increase tactical decision-making time in support of escalation of force (EoF) tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) across a broad range of military operations (ROMO). Further, the LROI will enhance Joint Force operations in determining the intent of a potential threat as early as possible. The MVS technologies are systems designed to temporarily disable, slow, or stop waterborne vessels of varying degrees of size and different propulsion types in order to effectively execute escalation of force and intent determination procedures. The MVS technologies will provide the U.S. Navy with lightweight, compact, and reversible solution which will stop or slow marine platforms by occlusion of any type of marine propeller or propulsion. Acoustic Hailing Devices project intelligible speech out to extended ranges. In addition to long-range projection of speech for warning or instructional purposes, the devices are also capable of transmitting loud tones that can distract or deter personnel from approaching U.S. positions or vessels.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 3172_0604755N_5_1319_PB_2023
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