The Signal,illumination, cataloged under National Stock Number 1370-00-028-5975, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1370 (Pyrotechnics) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1370-00-028-5975 |
| Item Name | Signal,illumination |
| FSC / FSG | 1370 / 13 — Pyrotechnics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Model Number | AN-M53 OR AN-M53A1 |
| Signal Type | STAR |
| Tracer Element | INCLUDED |
| Tracer Color | YELLOW |
| Parachute Support | NOT INCLUDED |
| Unit Package Type | CARTON AND BOX, WOOD |
| Unit Package Quantity | 24 |
| Illuminant Color | RED AND YELLOW |
| Grenade Cartridge | NOT INCLUDED |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1370-L234 |
| Projection Method | PISTOL AND HAND |
| Illuminant Burning Time | 3; 3 |
| Material | ALUMINUM OUTER CASE |
| Candlepower Intensity | 48000.0 AND 36000.0 |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY SIGNAL TYPE; ILLUMINANT COLOR; CANDLE POWER INTENSITY; ILLUMINANT BURNING TIME; PARACHUTE SUPPORT; TRACER COLOR; UNIT PKG QTY; UNIT PKG TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 78-0-64-8 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament |
| 1370-L234 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1370-00-028-5975 is a Signal,illumination, classified under FSC 1370, Pyrotechnics. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1370-00-541-9477, 1370-00-618-5793, 1370-00-800-3683. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1370-00-028-5975: Model Number: AN-M53 OR AN-M53A1; Signal Type: STAR; Tracer Element: INCLUDED; Tracer Color: YELLOW. 15 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1370-00-028-5975 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.