The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-015-6185, 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15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1305-01-015-6185 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | RIFLE M16 |
| Cartridge Quantity | 10 |
| Projectile Weight | 56.0 GRAINS |
| Cartridge Model Number | M193 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A071 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | CLIPPED |
| Package Reference Number | 11735709 US ARMY US |
| Cartridge Design Type | BALL |
| Muzzle Velocity | 3250.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT |
| Gross Weight | 77.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3547.0 PALLET, US ARMY POUNDS AND 3547.0 PALLET, US MARINE CORPS POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | R |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE GROUPING TYPE AND CARTRIDGE QUANTITY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASS AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-A071 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 10523632 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-01-015-6185 is a Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-01-143-8592, 1305-01-255-6276. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-01-015-6185: Weapon for Which Designed: RIFLE M16; Cartridge Quantity: 10; Projectile Weight: 56.0 GRAINS; Cartridge Model Number: M193. 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 1305-01-015-6185 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.