1. U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program
For NOLES 2017
Sri Lanka
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. UNCLASSIFIED 1

2. U.S. Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW) Program
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U.S. Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW) Program
Established in 1996 with the U.S. Marine Corps designated the U.S. Military Lead Proponent for NLW
U.S. Marine Corps established the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate (JNLWD) serves as the day to day managing office - coordinates with all U.S. Military, and other U.S. Federal Government agencies with regards to NLW
JNLWD has finances and managing responsibilities for developing new U.S. Military NLW - then transitions to Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps for Procurement and Sustainment
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3. Non-Lethal Weapons Use
in U.S. Military Operations
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Somalia
Bosnia and Kosovo
Haiti
“the Normal”
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4. Reverting Back to the “New Normal” Counter Personnel/ Vessel Stopping
Non-Lethal Weapons Use
in U.S. Military Operations
now
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Afghanistan and Iraq
Reverting Back to the “New Normal”
Counter Personnel/ Vessel Stopping
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5. to support U.S. Civil Law Enforcement
Non-Lethal Weapons Use
in U.S. Military Operations
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Los Angeles California Riots 1992
Kent State Ohio 1970
And when called upon…
to support U.S. Civil Law Enforcement
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6. U.S. Department of Defense
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U.S. Department of Defense
NLW Definition
Weapons, devices and munitions that are explicitly designed and primarily employed to incapacitate personnel or material immediately, while minimizing fatalities, permanent injury to personnel, and undesired damage to property and the environment.
Non-lethal weapons are intended to have reversible effects on personnel or materiel.
Middle Picture: U.S. Marines from India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, hold back civilians during the riot control portion of a noncombatant evacuation operation exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment provide security and process combatants during the exercise, which is designed to prepare the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kevin N. McCall) (Released)
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7. Escalation of Force (EOF) / Force Continuum
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Escalation of Force (EOF) / Force Continuum
Escalation of Force. Defined as sequential actions that begin with nonlethal force measures (visual signals to include flags, spotlights, lasers, and pyrotechnics) and may graduate to lethal measures (direct action) to include warning, disabling, or deadly shots to defeat a threat and protect the force.
Force Continuum.
The wide range of possible actions, ranging from voice commands to application of deadly force, that may be used to gain and maintain control of a potentially dangerous situation.
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8. EOF/Force Continuum - Civilian Interaction
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EOF/Force Continuum - Civilian Interaction
Warn
Impede Disorient Distract
Engage
Concept: “What is their Intent?”
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9. EOF/Force Continuum - Military, defensive
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EOF/Force Continuum - Military, defensive
Warn
Impede Disorient Distract
Engage
Inherent right to self-defense
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10. EOF/Force Continuum - Maritime Domain
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EOF/Force Continuum - Maritime Domain
Warn
Impede Disorient Distract
Engage
Distance and Time
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11. UNCLASSIFIED
When ends are confused and conflicting, [and] there is not yet a clearly defined problem to solve, it is through the process of framing the complex situation that we may organize and clarify both the ends and possible means to achieve them
ROE are issued by competent authorities and assist in the delineation of the circumstances and limitations within which military forces may be employed to achieve their objectives.
end ways means
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12. SANREMO HANDBOOK ON RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
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Rules of Engagement
SANREMO HANDBOOK ON RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
ROE are issued by competent authorities and assist in the delineation of the circumstances and limitations within which military forces may be employed to achieve their objectives.
Categories -
Individual self-defence
Unit self-defence
Protection of Others
National self-defence
The use of force is generally authorised so long as the hostile act or hostile intent continues. The use of force must be proportional, which means that the nature, duration, and scope of force used should not exceed what is required.
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13. Warning / Disabling using Lethal Weapons
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Warning / Disabling using Lethal Weapons
Unique perspective within U.S.
“Warning Shots” - Used, then Prohibited in Afghanistan (civilian casualties mitigation)
“Disabling Fire” - U.S. Coast Guard against Go Fast boats (disable propulsion)
“Shoot to Kill” - U.S. Law Enforcement protocol
“Warning Shot” - not authorized within most U.S. States’ National Guard forces
Lethal Weapons used as NLW?
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14. U.S. Military Focus of NLW Capability
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U.S. Military Focus of NLW Capability
Counter-personnel
Deny Access to Individuals
Move Individuals
Disable individuals
Suppress Individuals
Counter-materiel
Stop, Disable Vehicles
Stop, Disable Vessels
Divert Aircraft (air)
Deny Access to Facility
Electromagnetic
Acoustic
Unique Systems
Mechanical
Small Arms
Oleoresin Capsicum
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15. U.S. Military Focus of NLW Future Capability
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U.S. Military Focus of NLW Future Capability
Counter-Personnel
Counter-Materiel
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17. What you will see at the FTX
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What you will see at the FTX
Vehicle Lightweight
Arresting Device
TASER
Portable Vehicle
Arresting Barrier
X-26 TASER
Acoustic Hailing
Devices
Crowd Control
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18. BREAK
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. UNCLASSIFIED