ATP 3-22.40 — Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For The Employment Of Nonlethal Weapons {mctp 10-10a | Nttp 3-26.6 | Afttp 3-2.45 | Cgttp 3-93.2}
ATP 3-22.40 governs the planning and tactical employment of nonlethal weapons across the range of military operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-22.40
- Title: MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF NONLETHAL WEAPONS {MCTP 10-10A | NTTP 3-26.6 | AFTTP 3-2.45 | CGTTP 3-93.2}
- Date: 04/07/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View ATP 3-22.40 on armypubs.army.mil
The publication covers nonlethal weapon overviews, fundamental concepts, training requirements, employment considerations, and lessons learned. It provides procedures for incorporation into Service doctrine and training publications.
Applies to: This publication provides commanders and their staff unclassified guidance for NLW planning and employment.
Topics covered
- Nonlethal weapons
- Tactical employment
- Nonlethal weapons training
- Employment considerations
- Lessons learned
- Munitions and devices range cards
- Layered defense graphics
Questions and answers
How can commanders and staff use ATP 3-22.40 during contingencies?
Commanders and staff can use this publication to aid in the tactical employment of NLW during contingencies. (paragraph 3)
How are the procedures in ATP 3-22.40 incorporated into Service publications?
Participating Service command offices of primary responsibility will review this publication; validate the information; and, where appropriate, use it as a reference and incorporate it in Service manuals, regulations, and curricula as follows. (paragraph 4)
How does the Army incorporate ATP 3-22.40?
Army. Upon approval and authentication, this publication incorporates the TTP contained herein into the United States (US) Army Doctrine and Training Publishing Program as directed by the Commander, US Army Training and Doctrine Command. (paragraph 4)
Who reviews and updates ATP 3-22.40?
ALSSA will review and update this publication as necessary. (paragraph 5)
How are changes in Service protocol handled in ATP 3-22.40?
Changes in Service protocol, appropriately reflected in joint and Service publications, will be incorporated in revisions to this document. (paragraph 5)