The workshop was able to develop and isolate some common instances where application of technology could provide productive solutions. Many of them can also support traditional military operations. In fact, technologies that do not fill a warfighting need are less likely to be funded or accepted by the military. The first, and perhaps most important requirement is for technologies that create time and space . Peace operators need time to keep situations from escalating, to allow development of alternative courses of action.
Space is a visible or invisible barrier that separates antagonists or protects one's own forces.
Another common requirement is for systems that control or help control levels of violence . Included are methods for individual and crowd control, ways to separate belligerents from other belligerents and from noncombatants and to monitor the separation. Anything that can provide the force commander with more options fills a common need. I have the potential both to enhance the chances for mission success and reduce casualties on all sides. The type of operation or mission context is the fourth important determinant of requirements.