Dec. 15, 2009
Researchers Test Non-Lethal Laser Windshield Obscuration Technology
DAHLGREN, Va. – The Department of Defense’s Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program (JNLWP) is working to meet warfighter needs by developing technologies to fill identified capability gaps. One of the
Improved Flash-Bang Grenade Team Wins Air Force Science Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – As part of the Department of Defense effort to outfit warfighters with non-lethal escalation-of-force capabilities, a U.S. Air Force team has been studying the human effects
Chris Csanadi Deckard Wins Award for Non-Lethal Work
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A senior scientist and program manager who supports the Department of Defense's Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program recently won an award for her work, which includes non-lethal
Dec. 11, 2009
Laser Bioeffects Research a Dazzling SBIR Success
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A research team from Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing recently completed the first-ever documentation of a phenomena imparting key
Dec. 10, 2009
Researchers Demonstrate Improved ADS Beam
DAHLGREN, Va. – The Active Denial System (ADS), a developmental directed energy, counter-personnel weapon, has the potential to provide an important new escalation-of-force capability to U.S.
Dec. 1, 2009
Texas Guard deploys non-lethal weapons
McGREGOR RANGE, N.M. – Guardsmen from the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team felt the effects of thousands of volts throughout their body as they were tased during detainee operations training here.
Nov. 25, 2009
First Marines to test EOF module equipment
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Many Marines may not find it difficult to utilize deadly force in serious conditions, but when the circumstances call for something less permanent, Marines will be prepared to
Nov. 15, 2009
7th Iraqi Army Division leads advances in riot control
CAMP MEJID, Iraq – In an instant, an assembly of hostile pedestrians can flood the streets of a city with one mission — to make their point known through force. Small business owners' livelihoods can
Oct. 30, 2009
Conference and Capabilities Exercise 2009 Features Non-Lethal Capabilities
STUTTGART, Germany – The Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program (JNLWP) is increasing awareness of non-lethal weapons (NLWs) throughout the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)
Sept. 14, 2009
United States May Join NATO’s Non-Lethal Weapons Defence Against Terrorism Initiative
QUANTICO, Va. – International Security Assistance Force, the NATO command in Afghanistan, is looking to increase its non-lethal capabilities. In response to a direct ISAF request for non-lethal
Non-Lethal Thermal Laser Prototype Evaluated
QUANTICO, Va. – As the U.S. military works to develop additional escalation-of-force options for warfighters, many directed-energy technologies are emerging as promising solutions to address
NATO Begins Non-Lethal Weapons Capabilities-Based Assessment
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – For the past decade, NATO has recognized the importance of non-lethal capabilities and has taken steps to outfit NATO troops with escalation-of-force options. NATO's latest
TRANSCOM Exercises Assess Non-Lethal Capability Gaps
SUNNY POINT, N.C., and CONCORD, Calif. – U.S. Transportation Command is making efforts to incorporate non-lethal capabilities into its operations. As one of its main responsibilities, the command
Marine Corps' Top Leadership Visits the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate
QUANTICO, Va. – General James T. Conway, Commandant of the Marine Corps and Executive Agent for the Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapons Program, and Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, Sergeant Major of
Aug. 27, 2009
Non-Lethal Weapons Capabilties Highlighted During Exercise
STUTTGART, Germany – Personnel from U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command demonstrated the growing importance and capabilities of non-lethal weapons (NLW) during a two-day conference and
Aug. 15, 2009
Optical Distracters Give Warfighters Escalation-of-Force Options
QUANTICO, Va. – As U.S. troops overseas continue to face the daily challenges of irregular warfare, non-lethal optical distracters are providing critical escalation-of-force options in situations
July 15, 2009
SHARED ACCORD 2009 Shows U.S. Marines, Beninese Soldiers Advantages of Non-Lethal Capabilities
BEMBEREKE, Benin –shared (shârd): adj. – 1. Held or experienced in common. 2. Related to another or others.ac·cord (a-kôrd): n. – 1. Agreement; harmony. 2. A formal agreement between groups or
July 7, 2009
Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate Gets New Director
QUANTICO, Va. – Colonel Tracy J. Tafolla assumed duties as Director of the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate (JNLWD) on July 7 during a Change of Directorship and Retirement Ceremony for outgoing
July 6, 2009
Nonlethal Capabilities Provide Alternative to Deadly Force
WASHINGTON – When shouting isn’t enough to stop someone who poses a threat, nonlethal weapons provide an alternative to lethal force. “Nonlethal weapons give warfighters crucial escalation-of-force
June 13, 2009
Cultural barriers crumble during SHARED ACCORD 2009
BEMBEREKE, Benin – Cultural barriers came crumbling down as Marines and Beninese soldiers took part in a joint training exercise that started as an awkward meeting of strangers and ended with the