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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-48656       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Cartridges, Shotshell
Scope:  This specification covers shotshell cartridges for use in military shotgun weapons (see 6.1).
Status:  Active Document Date:  04-OCT-2023      
  Next Review Due:  02-OCT-2028
1305 Doc Category:   Performance Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
  Preparing Activity: AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
Navy Custodian:  OS   Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)  
Air Force Custodian:  170   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Ogden  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A04-OCT-202328259.5 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A16-FEB-202328258.4 KB
Document ImageRevision C A09-DEC-202126253.1 KB
Document ImageRevision B Notice 2 - ValidationA20-AUG-201811.9 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)A13-NOV-201317244.0 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)A24-OCT-201217245.2 KB
Document ImageRevision B Notice 1 - ReactivationA21-SEP-2009110.2 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 1 A06-SEP-200023.8 KB
Document ImageRevision B A20-DEC-19991479.6 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 1 - InactivationA01-NOV-199512.4 KB
Document ImageRevision A Amendment 2 A14-OCT-1994265.1 KB
Document ImageRevision A Amendment 1 A04-MAR-1992124.8 KB
Document ImageRevision A A20-MAR-198919640.5 KB
Document ImageBase Document A20-JUN-198619562.8 KB

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