The Initiator,cartridge Actuated, cataloged under National Stock Number 1377-00-062-5879, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 8 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1377-00-062-5879 |
| Item Name | Initiator,cartridge Actuated |
| FSC / FSG | 1377 / 13 — Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Model Number | M72 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.012 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.012 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Package Model Number | NOT ASSIGNED |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE |
| Criticality Code Justification | EXWT |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0276 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988050660 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M155 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1377-M725 |
| Detonation Initiation Method | GAS |
| Dot Hazard Class/division | 1.4 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dot Warning Label Code | 1.4C |
| Cartridge | INCLUDED |
| Cartridge Design Type | TIME DELAY |
| Gross Weight | 23.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS |
| Delay Time in Seconds | 0.5 |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AGUC,AGXZ,AJYJ |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) DOT hazard class/division 1.4 · UN ID UN0276 · warning label 1.4C · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1377-M725 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 10521631 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| M72 | 5/1 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
NSN 1377-00-062-5879 is a Initiator,cartridge Actuated, classified under FSC 1377, Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components. Status: active.
8 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5940-00-155-9719, 5910-00-254-5987, 5910-00-284-4026. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1377-00-062-5879: Model Number: M72; Net Explosive Weight: 0.012 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.012 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Package Model Number: NOT ASSIGNED; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE. 19 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 1377-00-062-5879 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.