The Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-01-699-9880, 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 7 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-01-699-9880 |
| Primary Part Number | ZSG223M |
| Item Name | Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Manufacturer | Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tracer Element | NOT INCLUDED |
| Projectile Weight | 69.0 GRAINS |
| Supplementary Features | CHAMBER PRESSURE 55000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH MAXIMUM AVE LBS |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | SINGLE ROUND |
| Cartridge Design Type | MATCH |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2950.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | MATCH |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ZSG223M PRIMARY | Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge (USA) |
NSN 1305-01-699-9880 is a Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter, manufactured by Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
NSN 1305-01-699-9880 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: ZSG223M (Federal Cartridge Company Dba Federal Cartridge Co Div Federal Cartridge).
Key specifications for ZSG223M: Tracer Element: NOT INCLUDED; Projectile Weight: 69.0 GRAINS; Supplementary Features: CHAMBER PRESSURE 55000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH MAXIMUM AVE LBS; Cartridge Grouping Type: SINGLE ROUND. 7 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 1305-01-699-9880 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.