The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-596-4436, 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 10 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1305-01-596-4436 |
| Primary Part Number | 13036758 |
| 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 | MACHINE GUN |
| Cartridge Quantity | 20 |
| Tracer Element | INCLUDED |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.004698 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.004698 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES,SMALL ARMS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0012 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M856A1 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-AB74 |
| Dot Hazard Class/division | 1.4S |
| Environmental Attribute Code | NON-LEAD ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) DOT hazard class/division 1.4S · UN ID UN0012 · ships as CARTRIDGES,SMALL ARMS |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 13036758 PRIMARY | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-AB74 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 13029994 | 5/1 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-01-596-4436 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 1305-01-596-4436 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 13036758 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-01-596-4478. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 13036758: Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN; Cartridge Quantity: 20; Tracer Element: INCLUDED; Net Explosive Weight: 0.004698 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.004698 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS. 10 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 1305-01-596-4436 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.