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The DoD Non-Lethal Weapons Program develops and fields Intermediate Force Capabilities between presence and lethal effects in support of the Joint Force.
Transform the National Security Enterprise by mainstreaming the planning and employment of Intermediate Force Capabilities to arm the Joint Force with the fullest range of capabilities in support of National Security objectives.
The Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapons Program stimulates and coordinates non-lethal weapons requirements of the U.S. Armed Services and allocates resources to help meet these requirements. The Commandant of the Marine Corps serves as the Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapons Executive Agent. Located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., the Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office serves as the Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapons Program Executive Agent's day-to-day management office. The U.S. Armed Services work with the combatant commanders and the executive agent through a joint process to identify requirements and coordinate the planning, programming and funding of non-lethal weapons research, development and acquisition. Within the Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapons Program, the Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office and the Services fund science and technology, research and development, as well as test and evaluation for non-lethal weapons.
Nov. 24, 2008
Army Beefs Up Non-lethal Capabilities
FORT DRUM, N.Y. – U.S. soldiers are trained to use non-lethal force as much as possible. But until
Nov. 21, 2008
Non-Lethal Weapons Fielded for Familiarization
MCB QUANTICO, Va. – As the Corps’ role in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations continues to
Oct. 15, 2008
MPs add nonlethal weapons to arsenal
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Soldiers from the 39th Military Police Detachment, 45th Sustainment
Sept. 25, 2008
Marine Forces Europe Demonstrate Non-Lethal Weapons Capabilities
STUTTGART, Germany – Marine Forces Europe today showcased its non-lethal weapons program, which
Aug. 29, 2008
Active Denial System Demonstrates Capabilities at CENTCOM
TAMPA, Fla. – CENTCOM Deputy Commander Major General John Allen and other senior officials received
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