Nonlethality and Peace Operations.

Abstract

This study investigates how and to what degree Nonlethality could enhance peace operations. A nonlethal weapon is an instrument used in combat which is designed to achieve the same tactical or strategic ends as lethal weapons, but which are not intended to kill personnel or cause unacceptable collateral damage. The study focuses on the grey area between peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations where the use of lethal force becomes a critical issue. Missions, such as UNPROFOR in Bosnia and Croatia and UN and US operations in Somalia, are used to highlight the issue. The study develops seven representative peace operations activities that could employ lethal force and three categories of nonlethal weapons. Case studies are then used to show how Nonlethality can be effective. The thesis concludes that Nonlethality can provide some significant benefits to peace operations, especially for peacekeeping missions that approach peace-enforcement. The work recommends further study of nonlethal technologies, applications, and connections with police operations and joint applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 1995
Accession Number
ADA299269

Entities

People

  • Stephen R. Pope

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Case Studies
  • Collateral Damage
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Governments
  • Incapacitating Agents
  • Military Applications
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Nonlethal Agents
  • Nonlethal Weapons
  • Pepper Spray
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.