Restricting the deployment of cluster munitions could severely hinder aviation and artillery capabilities and reduce the commanders capability to wage war successfully. It could severely degrade our allies capability to defend themselves in threatening situations. The Department of Defense already has guidance and target methodologies that emphasize minimizing dangers to civilians in or near the zone of conflict. This amendment requires that prior to the sale or transfer. the Department ensures that munitions will not be used in or near populations. including villages. camps. and groups of refugees. evacuees. or nomads. This could be obtained at the point of sale. Once the weapons are transferred. it would be impossible to enforce.
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