The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-009-5569, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-00-009-5569 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | RIFLE M16 AND RIFLE M16E1 |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Projectile Weight | 54.0 GRAINS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0012 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988050994 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M196 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A068 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | SINGLE ROUND |
| Package Reference Number | 10535858 US ARMY US |
| Cartridge Design Type | TRACER |
| Muzzle Velocity | 3200.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT |
| Gross Weight | 60.9 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3403.0 PALLET, US ARMY POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | R |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY WEAPON FOR WHICH DESIGNED,UNIT PACKAGEQUANTITY,UNIT PACKAGE TYPE,PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0012 · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-A068 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 10534193 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-00-009-5569 is a Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-914-4719, 1305-00-926-3929, 1305-00-935-9253. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-00-009-5569: Weapon for Which Designed: RIFLE M16 AND RIFLE M16E1; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS; Projectile Weight: 54.0 GRAINS; Dot Identification Number: UN0012. 17 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). The government record also carries hazard data: DOT hazard class, UN number, or related classification fields. Special handling, storage, and shipping requirements apply per the cited government fields.
NSN 1305-00-009-5569 has DEMIL Code G. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.