Intermediate Force Capabilities: Nonlethal Weapons and Related Military Capabilities.

The article discusses the need for the U.S. military to adapt its mindset and tactics to compete strategically below the threshold of armed conflict. Topics include the importance of intermediate force capabilities and other existing capabilities; Integrating these capabilities doctrinally and promoting them as alternative solutions to lethal force is crucial for achieving political goals and maintaining a competitive advantage; and use of lethal force in traditional warfare.