The Signal,illumination, cataloged under National Stock Number 1370-00-028-5995, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1370 (Pyrotechnics) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1370-00-028-5995 |
| Item Name | Signal,illumination |
| FSC / FSG | 1370 / 13 — Pyrotechnics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Model Number | M51A1 |
| Signal Type | 5 STAR SERIES |
| Tracer Element | NOT INCLUDED |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.32414 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.32414 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Parachute Support | INCLUDED |
| Unit Package Type | BOX |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988020993 |
| Unit Package Quantity | 48 |
| Illuminant Color | RED |
| Grenade Cartridge | INCLUDED |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1370-L326 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Projection Method | RIFLE |
| Illuminant Burning Time | 20.0 TO 30.0 SEC. |
| Material | ALUMINUM OUTER CASE |
| Candlepower Intensity | 20000.0 |
| Gross Weight | 36.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 62.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Grenade Cartridge Type/model Number and Quantity | RIFLE TYPE,M3 MODEL NO.,50 QTY |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY SIGNAL TYPE,ILLUMINANT COLOR,CANDLEPOWER INTENSITY,ILLUMINANT BURNING TIME,PARACHUTE SUPPORT,GRENADE CARTRIDGE,GRENADE CARTRIDGE TYPE/MODEL NUMBER AND QUANTITY,UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY AND UNIT PACKAGE TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 78-0-37-7 | 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-L326 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-S-20400 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1370-00-028-5995 is a Signal,illumination, classified under FSC 1370, Pyrotechnics. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1370-00-529-8550. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1370-00-028-5995: Model Number: M51A1; Signal Type: 5 STAR SERIES; Tracer Element: NOT INCLUDED; Net Explosive Weight: 0.32414 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.32414 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS. 20 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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 1370-00-028-5995 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.