The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-252-0153, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (No Item Name Available) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-01-252-0153 |
| Primary Part Number | 12597656 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Link Model Number | M27 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M855 OR M856 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1987120753 |
| Tracer Element | INCLUDED |
| Package Reference Number | 12590217 US ARMY AND 12590218 US ARMY US |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A064 |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | MG |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0012 |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MACHINE GUN M249 |
| Gross Weight | 71.5 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 2679.0 PALLET, US ARMY POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Supplementary Features | 200 CRTG/BANDOLEER, 4 BANDOLEER/PA108 (800 CRTG), 2 PA108/WIREBOUND (1,600 CRTG), 36 WIREBOUND/PALLET (57,600 CRTG) |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Functional Sequence | 4-1 |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | LINKED |
| Cartridge Quantity | 1600 |
| Cartridge Design Type | BALL AND TRACER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 12597656 PRIMARY | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
| 1305-A064 | Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics (USA) |
| 9342865 | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
| 9342868 | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
NSN 1305-01-252-0153 is a Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, manufactured by Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate, classified under FSC 1305 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 1305-01-252-0153 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 12597656 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate), 1305-A064 (Department of Defense Ammunition Code Assigned and Promulgated by Characteristics and Taxomony Branch Defense Logistics), 9342865 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate), 9342868 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).
There are 12 known substitutes for 1305-01-252-0153: 1305-01-131-5246, 1305-01-155-5455, 1305-01-155-5457 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 12597656: Link Model Number: M27; Cartridge Model Number: M855 OR M856; Dot Registration Code: EX1987120753; Tracer Element: INCLUDED. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.