U.S. Policy and the Uncertain State of Military Usage of Riot Control Agents.

Abstract

The U.S. military's international role includes the prospect of a continuing variety of operations other than war. Recent history tells us that to be considered successful such operations must not only meet political objectives, but must also unfailingly protect friendly forces while minimizing casualties among all parties. This paper examines the immediate and future requirement for effective non-lethal weapons, particularly chemical riot control agents (RCA), to deal with the full scope of peacekeeping requirements. It also states the need for resolution of the current uncertainty regarding U.S. RCA policy and the necessity for RCA doctrine and training to address the challenges of operations within the world's growing number of urban areas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1998
Accession Number
ADA345882

Entities

People

  • Rufus T. Brinn

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Incapacitating Agents
  • Nonlethal Agents
  • Nonlethal Weapons
  • Pepper Spray
  • Personnel Management
  • War Colleges
  • Weapons Effects

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  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
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