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NON-LETHAL WEAPONS FOR TODAY'S OPERATIONS

Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapons Program Annual Report 2010/2011

https://www.jnlwp.usmc.mil/misc/publications/AR2011.PDF

Non-Lethal Weapons Capabilities

Checkpoint Operations, Crowd Control, Convoy Protection


Non-lethal weapons are capabilities for today's military forces because they provide additional options between issuing a verbal warning and using lethal force. Non-lethal capabilities do not replace lethal force choices; rather, they increase the force options available to warfighters so they can adapt to mission needs.

you will find mention of:

Mission Payload Module

A launching system mounted on a Humvee that creates a combined light and sound effect.

► Delivers a high volume of non-lethal munitions

► Uses include crowd control, area denial, convoy operations and maritime security

► U.S. Marine Corps is the lead Service

► U.S. Army and U.S. Navy are supporting Services

Airburst Non-Lethal Munition

A 40mm, low velocity round that incorporates advanced proximity fuse technology to precisely

deliver a multi-sensory, combined light and sound effect by means of a bright flash dazzle, loud

bang, pressure blast and heating sensation at extended ranges.

► Projectile is designed to significantly increase range well beyond currently fielded systems and to be fully compatible with existing fielded
grenade launchers

► Advanced fusing technology keeps users and non-combatants safer at closer ranges
► Uses include access control, room clearing and crowd control
► U.S. Army is the lead Service
► U.S. Air Force is a supporting Service