The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-258-8693, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-01-258-8693 |
| Primary Part Number | 12597707 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Manufacturer | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | RIFLE |
| Cartridge Quantity | 10 |
| Tracer Element | INCLUDED |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Clip Model Number | NONE |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0012 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988120532A |
| Cartridge Model Number | M196 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A072 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | CLIPPED |
| Package Reference Number | 11735707 US ARMY AND 11735700 US ARMY AND 11735708 US ARMY US |
| Cubic Measure | 0.8502 CUBIC FEET |
| Cartridge Design Type | TRACER |
| Gross Weight | 77.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3820.0 PALLET, US ARMY POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | R |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 12597707 PRIMARY | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10534193 | 5/1 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 1305-A072 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1305-01-258-8693 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, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
NSN 1305-01-258-8693 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 12597707 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).
Key specifications for 12597707: Weapon for Which Designed: RIFLE; Cartridge Quantity: 10; Tracer Element: INCLUDED; 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 1305-01-258-8693 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.