The Signal,illumination, cataloged under National Stock Number 1370-00-554-2596, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1370 (Pyrotechnics) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1370-00-554-2596 |
| Item Name | Signal,illumination |
| FSC / FSG | 1370 / 13 — Pyrotechnics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Model Number | AN-M57A1 |
| Signal Type | STAR |
| Tracer Element | INCLUDED |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.1477 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.1477 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Tracer Color | RED |
| Parachute Support | NOT INCLUDED |
| Unit Package Type | CARTON AND BAG, WATERPROOF |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988010350 |
| Unit Package Quantity | 24 |
| Illuminant Color | RED |
| Grenade Cartridge | NOT INCLUDED |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1370-L238 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Projection Method | PISTOL |
| Illuminant Burning Time | 3 SECONDS |
| Material | ALUMINUM OUTER CASE |
| Candlepower Intensity | 48000.0 |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AGUC AND PKTY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1370-L238 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 78-0-64 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament |
NSN 1370-00-554-2596 is a Signal,illumination, classified under FSC 1370, Pyrotechnics. Status: active.
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1370-00-580-1395, 1370-00-618-5776, 1370-00-800-0409. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1370-00-554-2596: Model Number: AN-M57A1; Signal Type: STAR; Tracer Element: INCLUDED; Net Explosive Weight: 0.1477 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.1477 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS. 18 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 1370-00-554-2596 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.