The Cartridge,20 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-211-6248, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 1305-01-211-6248 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,20 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cartridge Quantity | 250 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.0285 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0285 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS |
| Criticality Code Justification | EXWT |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0321 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1987100534A |
| Cartridge Model Number | M56A1 LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A890 |
| Dot Hazard Class/division | 1.2 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.2.2 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | LINKED |
| Dot Warning Label Code | 1.2E |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE QUANTITY AND SPECIAL FEATURES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) DOT hazard class/division 1.2 · UN ID UN0321 · warning label 1.2E · 1.2.2 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7553814 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 1305-A890 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1305-01-211-6248 is a Cartridge,20 Millimeter, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1305-01-211-6248: Cartridge Quantity: 250; Net Explosive Weight: 0.0285 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0285 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS; Criticality Code Justification: EXWT. 14 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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 1305-01-211-6248 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.