The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter,practi, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-590-2997, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-01-590-2997 |
| Primary Part Number | XMBC223NT5A |
| Item Name | Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter,practi |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Manufacturer | Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BC223NT5A | Humbert Ctts (FRA) |
| XMBC223NT5A | Humbert Ctts (FRA) |
| XMBC223NT5A PRIMARY | Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-075-0003 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sec Commission Interarmees Munitions Codes Annexes De Gestion |
NSN 1305-01-590-2997 is a Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter,practi, manufactured by Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
NSN 1305-01-590-2997 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: BC223NT5A (Humbert Ctts), XMBC223NT5A (Humbert Ctts), XMBC223NT5A (Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-01-599-5205. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for XMBC223NT5A: Special Features: 820 CARTRIDGES PACKED IN METAL M2A1 CONTAINER, UN0012. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1305-01-590-2997 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.