scope:

The scope of the document presented here is to define a precision test procedure for non-lethal (NL) kinetic-energy (KE) projectiles and weapons. The tests make no attempt to stipulate acceptance or rejection criteria (except possibly with regards to safety). Their purpose is to provide NATO and PfP countries, with all relevant test and analysis data to assist in appraisals of weapons and ammunition designs against the agreed requirements. As applicable, control weapons and ammunition will be used to provide comparative data. In the few instances where desirable performance figures are quoted in this manual, these are to be taken as a guide only.

The tests in this manual can be used not only for NATO tests, but also for purely national testing against particular national criteria. They would then give a basis of comparison with previous NATO testing and with other national testing based on this manual.