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weapons and other specific rules, insofar as those rules are applicable. For example, the use ofriot control agents is prohibited as a method of warfare. 116Weapons designed to use the minimum amount of force and to preserve life are,consistent with the principle of humanity, often less likely to be prohibited or restricted by thelaw of war.6.5.10.4 DoD Policy Requiring a Legal Review of the Acquisition of Non-LethalWeapons. DoD policy has addressed non-lethal weapons. 117 Like lethal weapons, non-lethalweapons have been subject to legal review to ensure their compliance with U.S. law of war andarms control obligations. 118If acquisition of a non-lethal weapon is being considered, the command seeking toacquire the weapon should inquire through command or service channels whether the applicablelegal reviews have been conducted.6.5.10.5 No Requirement to Use Non-Lethal Weapons Before Using LethalWeapons Where Deadly Force Is Warranted. Where the use of deadly force is warranted, suchas against enemy combatants, the law of war does not create a legal obligation to use non-lethalweapons before using lethal weapons. 119 Moreover, under the law of war, the availability ofnon-lethal weapons does not create the obligation to use these weapons instead of lethal weaponsor create a higher standard for the use of force. 120In addition, the availability of non-lethal weapons does not limit the authority to use forcein self-defense. 121116 Refer to § 6.16.2 (Prohibition on Use of Riot Control Agents as a Method of Warfare).117 For example, DOD DIRECTIVE 3000.03E, DoD Executive Agent for Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW), and NLWPolicy (Apr. 25, 2013); DOD DIRECTIVE 3000.3, Policy for Non-Lethal Weapons (Jul. 9, 1996).118 For example, DOD DIRECTIVE 3000.03E, DoD Executive Agent for Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW), and NLWPolicy, Enclosure 2 11 (Apr. 25, 2013) (“The Secretaries of the Military Departments and the Commander,USSOCOM, through the CJCS: … c. Require, as appropriate, that a legal review of the acquisition of all NLW isconducted in accordance with Reference (h) and an arms control compliance review is completed in accordance withDoDD 2060.1 (Reference (l)).”); DOD DIRECTIVE 3000.3, Policy for Non-Lethal Weapons, E6 (Jul. 9, 1996) (“TheSecretaries of the Military Departments and the Commander in Chief of the United States Special OperationsCommand shall: ... (b) Ensure that a legal review of the acquisition of all non-lethal weapons is conducted. Thereview should ensure consistency with the obligations assumed by the U.S. Government under all applicabletreaties, with customary international law, and, in particular, the laws of war.”).119 Refer to § 5.5.6 (Force That May Be Applied Against Military Objectives).120 DOD DIRECTIVE 3000.03E, DoD Executive Agent for Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW), and NLW Policy, 3h (Apr.25, 2013) (“The presence of NLW will not constitute an obligation for their use, or create a higher standard for theuse of force, under the applicable law, rules of engagement, or other rules for the use of force.”); DOD DIRECTIVE3000.3, Policy for Non-Lethal Weapons, 4.5 (Jul. 9, 1996) (“Neither the presence nor the potential effect of nonlethalweapons shall constitute an obligation for their employment or a higher standard for employment of force thanprovided for by applicable law. In all cases, the United States retains the option for immediate use of lethalweapons, when appropriate, consistent with international law.”).121 DOD DIRECTIVE 3000.03E, DoD Executive Agent for Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW), and NLW Policy, 3g (Apr.25, 2013) (“The availability of NLW will not limit the commander’s inherent right or obligation to exercise unit333