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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-63989       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Cartridge, 5.56 Millimeter, Ball - M855
Scope:  This specification covers the requirements and verification methods for the Cartridge, 5.56mm, Ball - M855.
Status:  Active Document Date:  27-JUN-2024      
  Next Review Due:  26-JUN-2029
1305 Doc Category:   Detail 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:  99   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Item Reduction Support  

Projects
 Project Number:     1305-2026-003

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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lock Revision E Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)D03-JUL-201828246.9 KB
lock Revision E D06-FEB-201827352.6 KB
lock Revision D Amendment 4 (all previous amendments incorporated)D19-JUN-201524304.0 KB
lock Revision D Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)D23-MAY-201424280.4 KB
lock Revision D Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)D23-APR-201424283.5 KB
lock Revision D Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)D13-NOV-201225363.7 KB
lock Revision D D02-JUN-20092384.7 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 4 A30-JAN-2001719.9 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 3 A15-OCT-1999720.1 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 2 A15-SEP-1996399.0 KB
Document ImageRevision C Notice 1 - InactivationA13-FEB-1996118.8 KB
Document ImageRevision C A15-FEB-199427947.6 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 1 A25-SEP-1992128.1 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 1 - ValidationA31-OCT-1990113.1 KB
Document ImageRevision A Amendment 1 A04-MAR-1985368.6 KB
Document ImageRevision A A05-OCT-198427817.3 KB

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