MCTP 10-10A governs the tactical employment of nonlethal weapons during military operations.
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It covers operational applications, core counterpersonnel and countermaterial capabilities, employment limitations, human effects, and training requirements. It requires compliance with applicable laws, treaties, and agreements and addresses unit-level and inter-Service training.
Applies to: This publication provides commanders and their staff unclassified guidance for NLW planning and employment.
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)
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)
NLW support all phases of military operations across the competition continuum. (paragraph 2)
NLW can be divided into two core functions, counterpersonnel and countermaterial, as specified in the Initial Capabilities Document for Counterpersonnel Joint Non-Lethal Effects and Initial Capabilities Document for Countermaterial Joint Non-Lethal Effects, verified 7 April 2014. (paragraph 2)
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)