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

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 13, 1998
Accession Number
ADA348361

Entities

People

  • Harold C. Bass

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battle Damage Assessment
  • Bombs
  • Casualties
  • Conventional Warfare
  • Damage Assessment
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Force Structure
  • Incapacitating Agents
  • International Law
  • Logistics
  • Military Operations
  • Nonlethal Weapons
  • Security
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies