The Cartridge,caliber .30, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-540-9646, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-00-540-9646 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .30 |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MACHINE GUN M1917A1 AND MACHINE GUN M1918 AND MACHINE GUN M1918A2 AND MACHINE GUN M1919 AND MACHINE GUN M1919A4 AND MACHINE GUN M1919A5 AND MACHINE GUN M1919A6 AND MACHINE GUN AN-M2 |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Projectile Weight | 152.0 GRAINS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0012 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988120453 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M2 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A211 |
| 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 | CFR US ARMY |
| Cartridge Design Type | BALL |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2740.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT |
| Gross Weight | 43.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 110.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | MG |
| 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-A211 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 6137544 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-00-540-9646 is a Cartridge,caliber .30, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1305-00-540-9646: Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN M1917A1 AND MACHINE GUN M1918 AND MACHINE GUN M1918A2 AND MACHINE GUN M1919 AND MACHINE GUN M1919A4 AND MACHINE GUN M1919A5 AND MACHINE GUN M1919A6 AND MACHINE GUN AN-M2; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS; Projectile Weight: 152.0 GRAINS; Dot Identification Number: UN0012. 15 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 1305-00-540-9646 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.