The Initiator,cartridge Actuated, cataloged under National Stock Number 1377-01-504-6606, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 1377-01-504-6606 |
| Item Name | Initiator,cartridge Actuated |
| FSC / FSG | 1377 / 13 — Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cartridge Model Number | JAU-74/A |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1377-WB15 |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY PACKING CHARACTERISTICS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1377-WB15 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| MBEU148144-1 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| 10104577 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
NSN 1377-01-504-6606 is a Initiator,cartridge Actuated, classified under FSC 1377, Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1377-01-504-6606: Cartridge Model Number: JAU-74/A; Dod Ammunition Code: 1377-WB15; Special Features: INITIATOR, CARTRIDGE ACTUATED, JAU-74/A PRODUCES BALLISTICS GAS (PRIMARY)FOR THE NACES CATAPULT. INITIATED BY BALLISTIC PRESSURE FROM A SEPARATE SOURCE; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY PACKING CHARACTERISTICS. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1377-01-504-6606 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.