The Cartridge,impulse, cataloged under National Stock Number 1385-00-605-0253, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1385 (Surface Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tools and Equipment) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 24 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1385-00-605-0253 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,impulse |
| FSC / FSG | 1385 / 13 — Surface Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tools and Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Wrenching Facility | NOT INCLUDED |
| FSC Application Data | EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TOOLS |
| Case Threaded Electrical Connection | NOT INCLUDED |
| Terminal Type | WIRE LEAD |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.025 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.025 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Package Model Number | NOT ASSIGNED |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE |
| Charged End Diameter | 0.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0276 |
| Voltage in Volts | 24.0 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1989080009 |
| Diameter | 0.804 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1385-M174 |
| Detonation Initiation Method | ELECTRIC |
| Case Mounting Thread | NOT INCLUDED |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Integral Cutting Punch | NOT INCLUDED |
| Color Coded Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Rim | INCLUDED |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY CASE |
| Gross Weight | 8.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 234.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY,UNIT PACKAGE TYPE,PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER |
| Current Rating in Amps | 1.5 |
| 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 | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1385PL0781091 | 6/9 Informative reference only Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index |
| 1385-M174 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| DL2193702-12 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
NSN 1385-00-605-0253 is a Cartridge,impulse, classified under FSC 1385, Surface Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tools and Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1385-00-896-3694. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1385-00-605-0253: Wrenching Facility: NOT INCLUDED; FSC Application Data: EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TOOLS; Case Threaded Electrical Connection: NOT INCLUDED; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD. 24 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 1385-00-605-0253 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.