FM 3-19.4 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

FM 3-19.4
right of individuals in instances when they, their fellow
soldiers, or personnel in their charge are threatened
with death or serious bodily harm. NLW add flexibility
to the control of disturbances within the I/R facility and
provide an environment where guard forces can
permissively engage threatening targets (Figure 3-2)
with limited risk of noncombatant casualties and
collateral damage. Refer to FM 90-40.
3-20. The use of lethal force, employed under the
standing ROE, will never be denied. At no time will
forces be deployed without the ability to defend
themselves against a lethal threat, nor will they forego
normal training, arming, and equipping for combat.
Nonlethal options are a complement to, not a
replacement for, lethal force and seek to expand a
proactive response across the range of military
operations. Refer to FM 90-40.
3-21. The decision to use NLW against an adversary
during a confrontation is delegated to the lowest possible
level, preferably to the platoon or the squad. However,
this requires that all personnel, not just the leaders,
have a clear understanding of the ROE and the
commander’s intent. Refer to FM 90-40.
3-22. Commanders and public affairs officers must be
prepared to address media questions and concerns
regarding the use and role of NLW, and they must make
it clear that the presence of NLW in no way indicates
abandoning the option to employ deadly force in
appropriate circumstances.
3-23. Advantages of Employing Nonlethal
Weapons. NLW provide the commander with the
flexibility to influence the situation favorably with
reduced risk of noncombatant fatalities and collateral
damage.
3-10 Shoot, Move, and Communicate