Offensive Use of Chemical Technologies by US Special Operations Forces in the Global War on Terrorism: The Nonlethal Option (Maxwell Paper, Number 37)

Abstract

This paper provides background information on both antipersonnel and antimaterial nonlethal chemical technologies; their applications within the special operations forces (SOF) counterterrorist environment; and their operational applications during armed conflict, combat search and rescue, and hostage rescue. Comparisons of technologies are made, their differences highlighted, and recommendations for use offered. While it may appear that nonlethal chemical technologies are new, their path to development has been navigated with forethought and discretion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA455470

Entities

People

  • George N. Whitbred Iv

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Chemical Agent Terrorism
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Health Services
  • Incapacitating Agents
  • International Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Nonlethal Agents
  • Nonlethal Weapons
  • Phosgene
  • Terrorism
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Systems Analysis and Design