The Cartridge,7.62 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-159-8593, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 8 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1305-00-159-8593 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,7.62 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MACHINE GUN |
| Cartridge Grouping Functional Sequence | 4-1 |
| Cartridge Quantity | 100 |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0012 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988040265 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M62 OR M80 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A131 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | LINKED |
| Package Reference Number | 10521861 US ARMY US |
| Link Model Number | M13 |
| Cartridge Design Type | TRACER AND BALL |
| Gross Weight | 77.8 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 2161.0 PALLET, US ARMY POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | MG |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE GROUPING TYPE;CARTRIDGE DESIGN TYPE;UNITPACKAGE QUANTITY;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 | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-A131 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 10521998 | 5/1 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 10522000 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 8595543 | 5/9 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-00-159-8593 is a Cartridge,7.62 Millimeter, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
8 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-231-4630, 1305-00-301-1679, 1305-00-449-8055. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-00-159-8593: Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN; Cartridge Grouping Functional Sequence: 4-1; Cartridge Quantity: 100; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS. 18 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 1305-00-159-8593 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.