Not giving live rounds to troops operating in Kuwait is a matter of negligence and should be pursued/prosecuted. This is especially true in light of their own fact sheets.
Kuwait - Consular Information Sheet
August 12, 2002
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Kuwait is a constitutional hereditary emirate with a mixed economy. Day-to-day life has returned to normal after the 1991 Gulf War, and facilities for travelers are widely available. The workweek in Kuwait is Saturday through Wednesday for most businesses and government offices; it is Sunday through Thursday for commercial banks.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Passports and visas are required for U.S. citizens traveling to Kuwait. For further information on entry requirements, travelers may contact the Embassy of Kuwait at 2940 Tilden St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 966-0702, or the Kuwaiti Consulate in New York City, telephone (212) 973-4318. Information also may be obtained from the Consulate's Internet home page at http://www.undp.org/missions/kuwait. Additional information may be obtained from the U.S. Embassy Kuwait home page at http://www.usembassy.gov.kw.
In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have initiated procedures at entry/exit points. These often include requiring documentary evidence of the relationship and permission for the child's travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian if not present. Having such documentation on hand, even if not required, may facilitate entry/departure.
AREAS OF INSTABILITY: Travel to and near the Iraq-Kuwait border is very hazardous. U.S. citizens having legitimate work-related business near the border may receive updated information from the U.S. Embassy and may also wish to consult with their employer's security personnel. Unexploded bombs, mines, booby traps, and other items remain present in some areas in Kuwait. U.S. Embassy personnel are advised to use caution if traveling off paved surfaces outside Kuwait City.
SAFETY AND SECURITY: Americans in Kuwait should exercise a high level of security awareness. The Department of State remains concerned about the possibility of terrorist attacks against United States citizens and interests throughout the world. Americans should maintain a low profile, vary routes and times for all required travel to the extent possible, and treat mail and packages from unfamiliar sources with suspicion. U.S. citizens also are urged to avoid contact with any suspicious, unfamiliar objects, and to report the presence of such objects to local authorities. The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait urges all Americans to be wary of unexpected visitors and to pay particular attention to suspicious vehicles. Any suspicious activity or vehicles should be reported to the Embassy's regional security office.
I'd bet you'd be among the first screaming for heads when some LCpl gets a burst in his torso because some numb nuts mistakenly put live rounds in his rifle during MOUT. I can hear it now: "What idiot gave live rounds to troops firing at each other in a training exercise? Whomever ordered that was negligent and should be prosecuted!"
There's a difference between reading books about the military and knowing how troops actually operate in the field. There is one unalterable truth about every military operation: troops and officers will make bad decisions and screw up. Anyone who thinks otherwise is living in some computer-game/internet fanciful world that bears no relation to reality.