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cluster munitions statute and policy. 

The AW carries a 200-pound 

fragmentation assembly filled with high 

explosives which, upon detonation, 

accelerates two layers of preformed 

tungsten penetrators toward a target 

location. This provides an effective 

capability against imprecisely located 

targets over a wide area without the risk 

of leaving behind the unexploded 

ordinance associated with legacy cluster 

munitions. The GMLRS–AW is a 

material change to the GMLRS–U, but 

the two systems share a greater than 

90% commonality. 

4. The M57 Army Tactical Missile 

Systems (ATACMS)—Unitary is a 

conventional, semi-ballistic missile 

which utilizes a 500-pound high 

explosive warhead which can be fired 

from the HIMARS. ATACMS is a guided 

by GPS-aided inertial navigation 

systems to provide precise targeting 

over ranges of up to 270km. 

5. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

6. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

the specific hardware and software 

elements, the information could be used 

to develop countermeasures that might 

reduce weapon system effectiveness or 

be used in the development of a system 

with similar or advanced capabilities. 

7. A determination has been made 

that Morocco can provide substantially 

the same degree of protection for the 

sensitive technology being released as 

the U.S. Government. This sale is 

necessary in furtherance of the U.S. 

foreign policy and national security 

objectives outlined in the Policy 

Justification. 

8. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal are authorized 

for release and export to the 

Government of Morocco. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–04] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the 

unclassified text of an arms sales 

notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, 

pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or 

dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@

mail.mil. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

36(b)(1) arms sales notification is 

published to fulfill the requirements of 

section 155 of Public Law 104–164 

dated July 21, 1996. The following is a 

copy of a letter to the Speaker of the 

House of Representatives with attached 

Transmittal 23–04, Policy Justification, 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: September 11, 2024. 

Aaron T. Siegel, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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Transmittal No. 23–04 

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of 

Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the 

Arms Export Control Act, as amended 

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government 

of Kuwait 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment * $ 0 million 

Other ................................... $59.1 million 

TOTAL ................................ $59.1 million 

Funding Source: National Funds 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services Under 

Consideration for Purchase: Foreign 

Military Sales (FMS) case KU–P–PAK, 

was below congressional notification 

threshold at $48.2 million (all nonMDE) and included Cartridge Actuated 

Device/Propellant Actuated Device 

(CAD/PAD) items and support for 

Calendar Years 2025–2026 (CY25– 

CY26). 

Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 

None 

Non-MDE: 

The Government of Kuwait has 

requested the case be amended to 

include additional CAD/PAD items 

and support for the Hornet, Super 

Hornet and KC–130 aircraft fleet. 

This amendment will push the 

current case above the non-MDE 

notification threshold and thus 

requires notification of the entire 

case. CAD/PAD items and support; 

engineering, technical, and program 

support; and other related elements 

of logistics. 

(iv) Military Department: Navy (KU– 

P–PAK) 

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KU–P– 

PAG, KU–P–PAH 

(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, 

Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology 

Contained in the Defense Article or 

Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: 

See Attached Annex 


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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 

2800 DefenH Pentagon Waehington,DC 20301•2800 

The Hono.rable Kevin Mccarthy· 

Speaker of the House 

U$. House of Representatives 

H~209, The Capitol 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Mr .. Speaker: 

MAR2 9 2023 

Pursuant to the·reportmg requirements of Section 36(b )(1) of the Arms Export· Control 

Act. as amend~ We are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 23;.-04, concerning the Na,,y~s 

proposed Lettei(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Kuwait for defen..~ articles 

and services estimated to cosf$S9.1 million.. We will issue a news release to notify the public of 

this proposed we upon delivery·ot this letter to.your office. 

Sincerely, 

l=:!~ 

·Director 

Enclosures: 

l. Transmittal 

2. Policy Justification . 

3.. Sensitivity of Technology 

4. Regional Balance(Classified document provided under separate cover) 
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(viii) Date Report Delivered to 

Congress: March 29, 2023 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Kuwait—Cartridge Actuated Device/ 

Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) 

and Support 

The Government of Kuwait has 

requested to buy additional Cartridge 

Actuated Device/Propellant Actuated 

Devices (CAD/PAD) and support that 

will be added to a previously 

implemented case that was under 

Congressional notification threshold. 

The original FMS case, valued at $48.2 

million, included CAD/PAD items and 

support for Calendar Years 2025–2026 

(CY25–CY26). This notification is for 

CAD/PAD items and support of 

Kuwait’s F/A–18 and KC–130/J aircraft 

fleet. Also included is engineering, 

technical, and program support and 

other related elements of logistics and 

program support. The total estimated 

cost is $59.1 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy and national security 

objectives of the United States by 

helping to improve the security of a 

Major Non-NATO ally that has been an 

important force for political stability 

and economic progress in the Middle 

East. 

The proposed sale will provide 

Kuwait with the equipment and 

sustainment support necessary to 

maintain its air defense capacity to 

defend its territorial integrity and to 

meet its national defense requirements. 

Kuwait will have no difficulty absorbing 

this equipment into its armed forces. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The principal contractors are 

currently unknown, as there will be 

competitive contract solicitations after 

FMS case implementation. There are no 

known offset agreements proposed in 

connection with this potential sale. 

Implementation of this sale will not 

require the assignment of any U.S. 

Government or contractor 

representatives to Kuwait. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 23–04 

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of 

Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the 

Arms Export Control Act 

Annex 

Item No. vii 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 

1. Cartridge Actuated Device/ 

Propellant Actuated Device (CAD/PADs) 

are the explosive devices installed 

within the aircraft escape and safety 

systems to save lives during 

emergencies. CAD/PAD are also used to 

power the aircraft systems that deploy 

weapons and jettison equipment. 

2. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is UNCLASSIFIED. 

3. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

the hardware and software elements, the 

information could be used to develop 

countermeasures or equivalent systems 

which might reduce system 

effectiveness or be used in the 

development of a system with similar or 

advanced capabilities. 

4. A determination has been made 

that the Government of Kuwait can 

provide substantially the same degree of 

protection for the sensitive technology 

being released as the U.S. Government. 

This sale is necessary in furtherance of 

the U.S. foreign policy and national 

security objectives outlined in the 

Policy Justification. 

5. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal are authorized 

for release and export to the 

Government of Kuwait. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Docket ID: DoD–2024–OS–0098] 

Proposed Collection; Comment 

Request 

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant to the 

Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil 

Liberties, and Transparency 

(ATSD(PCLT)), Department of Defense 

(DoD). 

ACTION: 60-Day information collection 

notice. 

SUMMARY: In compliance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 

Office of the ATSD(PCLT) announces a 

proposed public information collection 

and seeks public comment on the 

provisions thereof. Comments are 

invited on: whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of the 

functions of the agency, including 

whether the information shall have 

practical utility; the accuracy of the 

agency’s estimate of the burden of the 

proposed information collection; ways 

to enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and ways to minimize the 

burden of the information collection on 

respondents, including through the use 

of automated collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology. 

DATES: Consideration will be given to all 

comments received by November 18, 

2024. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, 

identified by docket number and title, 

by any of the following methods: 

Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://

www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

Mail: Department of Defense, Office of 

the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense 

for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and 

Transparency, Regulatory Directorate, 

4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, 

Suite 05F16, Alexandria, VA 22350– 

1700. 

Instructions: All submissions received 

must include the agency name, docket 

number and title for this Federal 

Register document. The general policy 

for comments and other submissions 

from members of the public is to make 

these submissions available for public 

viewing on the internet at http://

www.regulations.gov as they are 

received without change, including any 

personal identifiers or contact 

information. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To 

request more information on this 

proposed information collection or to 

obtain a copy of the proposal and 

associated collection instruments, 

please write to Privacy and Civil 

Liberties Directorate, 4800 Mark Center 

Drive, Suite 05F16, Alexandria, VA 

22350–1700, Samuel Gotti, 571–629– 

2648. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Title; Associated Form; and OMB 

Number: Request for Individual Access 

and Consent for Disclosure to Records 

Protected Under the Privacy Act; DD 

Forms 3213 and 3214; OMB Control 

Number 0704–CASE. 

Needs and Uses: This information 

collection requirement is necessary to 

allow an individual to request access to 

their records or to provide prior written 

consent authorizing disclosure of such 

records. 

Affected Public: Current and former 

DoD employees and their authorized 

dependents. 

Annual Burden Hours: 45,000. 

Number of Respondents: 30,000. 

Responses per Respondent: 2. 

Annual Responses: 60,000. 

Average Burden per Response: 45 

Minutes. 

Frequency: On occasion, when the 

subject of the record interacts with their 


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