Non-Lethal Weaponry: From Tactical to Strategic Applications

Abstract

Non-lethal weapons are evolving. To date they have been seen as applicable on the tactical level in military operations other than war. The demand for them will increase and spread across the conflict spectrum. A new class of non-lethal technology is also emerging that will have more direct applications on the operational and strategic levels. This evolution will depend on research to ensure that these weapons comply with political, legal, and ethical considerations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA427581

Entities

People

  • Dennis B. Herbert

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Computers
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Incapacitating Agents
  • International Law
  • Lasers
  • Law
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Nonlethal Agents
  • Nonlethal Weapons
  • Pepper Spray
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Effects

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