The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-497-9996, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-01-497-9996 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0012 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX2002080174 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-AA53 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | DIFFERENTIATED BY PACKAGING |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 7379740 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Naval Sea Systems Command |
NSN 1305-01-497-9996 is a Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1305-01-497-9996: Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS; Dot Identification Number: UN0012; Dot Registration Code: EX2002080174; Dod Ammunition Code: 1305-AA53. 6 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 1305-01-497-9996 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.