The Potential Role of Non-Lethal Weapons in the Maritime Environment

Abstract

The concept of non-lethal weapons has been the subject of increased attention and debate in recent years. The desire to minimize personnel casualties and collateral damage during post-Cold War peacekeeping and humanitarian missions has resulted in focusing development and employment efforts on land-based operations. This paper investigates the potential applicability of non-lethal technologies to operations in the maritime environment, and the possible benefits to be derived from this application to the Joint Force or Maritime Component Commander.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 2000
Accession Number
ADA381634

Entities

People

  • Ronald W. Melampy

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Control Systems
  • Incapacitating Agents
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • Military Applications
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Nonlethal Agents
  • Nonlethal Weapons
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.