The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-674-5963, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-01-674-5963 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cartridge Quantity | 30 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.003600 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS AND 0.000000 STORAGE POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES,SMALL ARMS |
| Clip Model Number | M8 |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0012 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX2009035171 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M855A1 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-AC49 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | CLIPPED |
| Cartridge Design Type | BALL |
| 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 AND S STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUP · ships as CARTRIDGES,SMALL ARMS |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-AC49 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 13020541 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1305-01-674-5963 is a Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1305-01-674-5963: Cartridge Quantity: 30; Net Explosive Weight: 0.003600 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS AND 0.000000 STORAGE POUNDS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES,SMALL ARMS; Clip Model Number: M8. 11 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 1305-01-674-5963 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.