AFTTP3-2.45 — Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For The Employment Of Nonlethal Weapons

AFTTP3-2.45 governs the tactical employment of nonlethal weapons in support of warfighting personnel conducting military operations.

Search AFTTP3-2.45

  • Publication number: AFTTP3-2.45
  • Title: MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF NONLETHAL WEAPONS
  • Date: 2024-10-01

View AFTTP3-2.45 on armypubs.army.mil

The publication covers NLW applications, capabilities, employment considerations, limitations, human effects, and training. It requires attention to applicable laws, proportional force, mission analysis, and effective individual and unit training.

Applies to: This publication provides commanders and their staff unclassified guidance for NLW planning and employment.

Topics covered

  • Nonlethal weapons
  • Operational NLW applications
  • Counterpersonnel capabilities
  • Countermateriel capabilities
  • NLW employment limitations
  • Human effects considerations
  • Unit-level NLW training
  • National Guard capability sets

Questions and answers

What are nonlethal weapons designed to do?

Nonlethal weapons (NLW) – Weapons, devices, and munitions that are explicitly designed and primarily employed to temporarily incapacitate targeted personnel or materiel immediately, while minimizing fatalities, permanent injury to personnel, and undesired damage to property in the target area. (paragraph 5)

What legal coordination is required when using NLW?

Carefully plan and coordinate NLW use to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, treaties, and agreements regarding employment of NLW, munitions, riot control agents (RCAs), and dazzling devices (e.g., laser-based systems). (paragraph 2)

What military operations do NLW support?

NLW support all phases of military operations across the competition continuum. (paragraph 2)

How quickly must nonlethal countermateriel effects act?

Nonlethal countermateriel effects must be immediate and reversible according to DoDD 3000.03E, DoD Executive Agent for Non-Lethal Weapons and NLW Policy. (paragraph 1)

What does successful NLW employment require?

Successful NLW employment requires effective individual and unit training. (paragraph 5)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about AFTTP3-2.45