(17) MK38 MOD 1 25MM Machinegun
(a) Max Effective Range: 2457m
(b) Max Range: 6800m
(18) MK44 MOD 0/1 Gun Weapon System
(a) Max Effective Range: 914m
(b) Max Range: 3200m
(19) M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle
(a) Max Effective Range: 2000 yards
(b) Max Range: 7450 yards
c. Nonlethal Weapons (NLW). Today's world events mandate a
need to project non-lethal force across all levels of war to
enable our warfighters and leaders to effectively deal with a
host of traditional as well as nontraditional threats. Now more
than ever, the minimal level of tolerance for collateral damage
and loss of human life, coupled with the tendency for the
typical adversary to exploit the rules of engagement (ROE) to
his benefit, necessitates an effective and flexible application
of force through non-lethal weapons. Much like a rheostat switch
Chapter 9: Weapons & Use of Force
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