The Initiator,cartridge Actuated, cataloged under National Stock Number 1377-00-899-8874, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1377-00-899-8874 |
| Item Name | Initiator,cartridge Actuated |
| FSC / FSG | 1377 / 13 — Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Model Number | M5A2 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.0094 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0094 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Package Model Number | M376 AND NOT ASSIGNED |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0276 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988050880 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M73 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1377-M692 |
| Detonation Initiation Method | GAS |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Cartridge | INCLUDED |
| Cartridge Design Type | INSTANTANEOUS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AGUC,AGXZ |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) UN ID UN0276 · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M5A2 | 5/1 Secondary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 1377-M692 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 8596170 | 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 1377-00-899-8874 is a Initiator,cartridge Actuated, classified under FSC 1377, Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1377-00-899-8874: Model Number: M5A2; Net Explosive Weight: 0.0094 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.0094 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Package Model Number: M376 AND NOT ASSIGNED; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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 1377-00-899-8874 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.