The Cartridge Decoy Ele, cataloged under National Stock Number 1320-01-453-1164, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1320 (Ammunition, Over 125mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. The manufacturer of record is Navsurfwarcen Det Picatinny. Government technical data includes 6 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1320-01-453-1164 |
| Primary Part Number | C31-A03-100 |
| Item Name | Cartridge Decoy Ele |
| FSC / FSG | 1320 / 13 — Ammunition, Over 125mm |
| Manufacturer | Navsurfwarcen Det Picatinny |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | USED ON THE MK53 DECOY LAUNCH SYSTEM |
| Net Explosive Weight | 40.83 STORAGE POUNDS AND 40.83 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | ROCKETS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0183 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1995080089 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0183 · 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as ROCKETS |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| C31-A03-100 PRIMARY | Navsurfwarcen Det Picatinny (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C31-A03-100 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Department of the Navy Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Detachment |
NSN 1320-01-453-1164 is a Cartridge Decoy Ele, manufactured by Navsurfwarcen Det Picatinny, classified under FSC 1320, Ammunition, Over 125mm. Status: active.
NSN 1320-01-453-1164 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: C31-A03-100 (Navsurfwarcen Det Picatinny).
Key specifications for C31-A03-100: General Characteristics Item Description: USED ON THE MK53 DECOY LAUNCH SYSTEM; Net Explosive Weight: 40.83 STORAGE POUNDS AND 40.83 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: ROCKETS; Dot Identification Number: UN0183. 6 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 1320-01-453-1164 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.