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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-3498       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Cartridge, Dummy (for Small Arms)
Scope:  This specification covers the requirements and verification methods for the dummy cartridges used for training personnel and for inspecting and testing the mechanism of small arms.
Status:  Active Document Date:  25-MAR-2025      
  Next Review Due:  24-MAR-2030
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:  184   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Warner Robins  

Projects
 Project Number:     1305-2026-015

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

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MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision D Notice 1 - ValidationA25-MAR-202512.0 KB
lock Revision D D18-JUN-202010196.1 KB
lock Revision C Amendment 5 (all previous amendments incorporated)D08-JAN-201912199.1 KB
lock Revision C Amendment 4 (all previous amendments incorporated)D30-OCT-201512142.6 KB
lock Revision C Amendment 3 (all previous amendments incorporated)D10-JUL-201412126.0 KB
lock Revision C Amendment 2 (all previous amendments incorporated)D18-OCT-201212146.4 KB
lock Revision C Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)D11-SEP-20111237.0 KB
lock Revision C D02-JUN-20091034.7 KB
Document ImageRevision B Notice 1 - InactivationA29-JAN-1996121.1 KB
Document ImageRevision B Amendment 1 A06-JAN-1992276.7 KB
Document ImageRevision B A28-JUL-198617758.7 KB

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