The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter,practi, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-599-5205, 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. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-01-599-5205 |
| Primary Part Number | BC223NT5A |
| 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 |
| Weapon for Which Designed | GUN, CANNON M2A1 |
| Cartridge Quantity | 20 |
| Tracer Element | NOT INCLUDED |
| Projectile Weight | 55.0 GRAINS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0012 |
| Cartridge Case Length | 45.0 MILLIMETER MM |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | SINGLE ROUND |
| Cartridge Design Type | TARGET PRACTICE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0012 · 1.4S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BC223NT5A PRIMARY | Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge (USA) |
| 62200750 | Humbert Ctts (FRA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-075-0004 | 6/9 Informative reference only Sec Commission Interarmees Munitions Codes Annexes De Gestion |
NSN 1305-01-599-5205 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 1305-01-599-5205 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: BC223NT5A (Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge), 62200750 (Humbert Ctts).
Key specifications for BC223NT5A: Weapon for Which Designed: GUN, CANNON M2A1; Cartridge Quantity: 20; Tracer Element: NOT INCLUDED; Projectile Weight: 55.0 GRAINS. 9 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 1305-01-599-5205 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.