DIRECT FIRE AMMUNITION

HANDBOOK 2021

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DISTRIBUTION IS UNLIMITED. 17 NOV 20 PAO #093-21
OUR MISSION
PM MAS develops, equips and
sustains integrated lethal
Direct Fire Ammunition effects
to enable Joint and Allied Warfighters
overmatch in the battlefield.

OUR VISION
Innovative and dedicated
hard-working professionals ensuring
our Warfighters prevail in battle
and return home safely.

Enclosed ammunition rounds are not to scale

PROJECT MANAGER MANEUVER AMMUNITION SYSTEMS

Contents
SMALL CALIBER A M M U N I T I O N 5
5.56mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7.62mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
.50 Caliber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

MEDIUM CALIBER A M M U N I T I O N 55
20mm & 25mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
30x113mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
30x173mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
40mm High Velocity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
40mm Low Velocity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

LARGE CALIBER A M M U N I T I O N 97
105mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
120mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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SMALL CALIBER A M M U N I T I O N

5.56mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

7.62mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

.50 Caliber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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5.56mm

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 5.56 MM Ammunition DODICs
DODIC AMMO ROUND PAGE
A059
A062
M855 Ball 8
A064
AA33
A063
M856 Trace 9
A064
A071
M193 Ball 10
A066
A075
M200 Blank 11
A080
AA01
AA02 M995 AP 12
AA69
AB56
AB57
M855A1 EPR 13
AB58
AB77
AB73
M856A1 Trace 14
AB74
AA68 M862 SRTA 15
AB66
AB67 M1037 SRTA 16
AC10

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 M855
5.56MM

Ball

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.248 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 190 gr
VELOCITY 3020 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION ≤ 6.8 in @ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Designed for use in M4, M4A1, M16A2
and M249 Squad Automatic
▪ Unsuitable for use in M16A1
▪ Steel insert effective against most
types of fabric body armor
▪ Three piece construction achieves
good effects against unprotected
personnel targets

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A059 Ball M855, Clipped M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4
A062 Ball M855 w/ M27 Link M249 SAW
A064 4 Ball M855 / 1 Trace M249 SAW
M856 w/ M27 Link
AA33 M855 Ball, Clipped M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4
(Commercial Pack)

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M856

5.56MM
Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.248 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 191 gr
VELOCITY 2990 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION ≤10.3 in @ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Designed as a complement to
M855 Ball for M249 SAW
▪ Requires 1:7 barrel twist for
flight stability
▪ Unsuitable for use in M16A1

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A063 Trace M856 M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4
A064 4 Ball M855 / 1 Trace M249 SAW
M856 w/ M27 Link

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 M193
5.56MM

Ball

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.248 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 182 gr
VELOCITY 3165 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION ≤ 2 in @ 300 m

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ M193 Ball designed during original M16
development program and is suitable
for use in M16A1
▪ Can be safely used in M16A2 and
newer weapons, but will not perform
at its optimal level due to their barrel
twist rate
▪ Effective against unprotected
personnel

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A071 Ball M193, Clipped M16, M16A1
A066 Ball M193 M16, M16A1
(Carton Pack)

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M200

5.56MM
Blank

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 1.9 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 107 gr
VELOCITY N/A

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ For use in all US 5.56mm weapons
▪ Training unique round, not used in
combat
▪ Used to simulate live firing in training
exercises
▪ Cycles operating parts of gas-operated
weapons when used with appropriate
Blank Firing Adapter (BFA)
▪ Used for ceremonial purposes without
a BFA by manually cycling weapon

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A075 Blank M200 M249 SAW
w/ M27 Link
A080 Blank M200 M24, M4A1, M16A2/A4
(Carton Pack)

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 M995 AP
5.56MM

Armor Piercing

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.248 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 190 gr
VELOCITY 3020 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION ≤ 6.8 in @ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Designed for use in M4, M4A1, M16A2
and M249 Squad Automatic
▪ Unsuitable for use in M16A1
▪ Steel insert effective against most
types of fabric body armor
▪ Three piece construction achieves
good effects against unprotected
personnel targets

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AA01 AP M995 w/ M27 Link M249 SAW
AA02 4 AP M995 / 1 Trace M249 SAW
M856 w/ M27 Link
AA69 AP M995, Clipped M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4

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M855A1 EPR

5.56MM
Enhanced Performance Round

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.248 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 190 gr
VELOCITY 3070 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION ≤ 6.3 in @ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Optimized for M4, M4A1 Carbine,
unsuitable for M16A1
▪ Dramatically improved hard target
performance
▪ Provides consistent effects against
soft targets
▪ No weight increase, flash reduced,
higher velocity
▪ Extremely effective against ALL
target sets (general purpose round)

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AB56 Ball 855A1 w/ M27 Link M249 SAW
AB57 Ball 855A1, Clipped M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4
AB58 Ball 855A1, Clipped M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4
(Commercial Pack)
AB77 Ball 855A1, Clipped M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4
(w/o Bandoleer)

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 M856A1
5.56MM

Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.248 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 176 gr
VELOCITY 3100 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION ≤ 6.3 in @ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Designed to accompany ballistics of
M855A1 EPR cartridge and “trace”
intended path relative to target in
order to make corrections to aim
▪ Like other Trace designs, a pyrotechnic
mix is located in rear of bullet, which
allows bullet to be tracked visually
when fired
▪ M856A1 cartridge, like M856, is
identified by an orange water-based
acrylic coated tip; same visual
appearance to user in field as the
current M856
DODIC NAME WEAPON
AB73 4 Ball M855A1 / 1 Trace M249 SAW
M856A1 w/ M27 Link
AB74 Trace M856A1 M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4
(Carton Pack)
AA69 AP M995, Clipped M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4

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M862 SRTA

5.56MM
Short Range Training Ammunition

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.03 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 108 gr
VELOCITY 4356 f/s @ 15 ft
DISPERSION Mean radius ≤1.18 in @ 25 m

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ 5.56mm Cartridge with plastic
projectile
▪ Used with M2 Training Bolt
▪ Simulates standard 5.56mm ammo
out to 25 m
▪ Designed for use in range restricted
urban training areas (Alternative to
M193/M855 service rounds)
▪ Maximum Range: 250 m
▪ Reduction in overall cost of training
▪ Reduced damage to MOUT facilities

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AA68 SRTA M862 M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4
(Carton Pack) w/Training Bolt

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 M1037 SRTA
5.56MM

Short Range Training Ammunition

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.2 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 165 gr
VELOCITY 2605 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION ≤ 3.54 in @ 110 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Decreases Surface Danger Zones
▪ Effective for training out to 100 m
▪ Maximum range of less than 600 m
▪ Mean radius of 4.9 cm @ 100 m
▪ Bullet Materials: Copper, Nylon,
Carbon Fiber
▪ Non-toxic & lead free
▪ Cartridge Case: Standard NATO
5.56mm x 45mm
▪ NOT used with M2 Training Bolt
▪ NOT FOR USE in plywood shoothouses
DODIC NAME WEAPON
AB66 SRTA M1037 w/ M27 Link M249 SAW
AB67 SRTA M1037, Clipped M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4
(Lead Free)
AC10 SRTA M1037 w/ M27 Link M249 SAW
(Lead Free)

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7. 62mm

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 7.62 MM Ammunition DODICs
DODIC AMMO ROUND PAGE
A111 M82 Blank 20
AB72 M82A1 Ceremonial Blank 21
A143
A130 M80 Ball 22
A164
A131
A165 M80 Ball / M62 Trace 23
A168
A151
M80 / M62 Overhead Fire 24
A166
A255
M80 Ball / M276 Dim Trace 25
A257
AA03
M993 Armor Piercing 26
AA04
AA11 M118 Ball Long Range 27
AB79
AB82
AB86 M80A1 / M62A1 Trace 28–29
AB88
AB89
AA37
AA39 M973 / M974 SRTA Trace 30
AB60

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 M82
7.62MM

Blank

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.595 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 234.5 gr
VELOCITY N/A

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Training unique round, not used
in combat
▪ Identified by absence of bullet and
fluted rosette crimp at mouth
▪ Used to simulate live firing in training
exercises

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A111 Blank M82 w/ M13 Link M240 Series
Machine Guns

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M82A1

7.62MM
Ceremonial Blank

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.623 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 234.5 gr
VELOCITY N/A

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Used for saluting for ceremonial
applications (M14 rifle)

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AB72 Blank M82A1, Bottlenose M14

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 M80
7.62MM

Ball

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.80 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 392 gr
VELOCITY 2750 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION
Mean radius ≤ 7.5 in
@ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Linked straight ball M80
configuration—100 rounds per belt
▪ Bullet consists of copper alloy clad
steel or copper alloy jacket with lead
antimony slug

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A143 Ball M80 w/ M13 Link M240 Series
Machine Guns
A130 Ball M80, Clipped (5/Clip) M14 Rifles
A164 Ball M80 w/ M13 Link M134 Minigun, M240
Series Machine Guns

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M80 | M62

7.62MM
Ball | Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.80 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT M80 392 gr
M62 383 gr
VELOCITY M80 2750 f/s @ 78 ft
M62 2670 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION M80 Mean radius ≤ 7.5 in
@ 600 yd
M62 Mean radius ≤ 15 in
@ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ 4 M80 Ball / 1 M62 Trace cartridges
are linked configuration — 100 rounds
per belt
▪ Bullet consists of copper alloy clad
steel or copper alloy jacket with lead
antimony slug

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A131 4 Ball M80 / 1 Trace M240 Series
M62 w/ M13 Link Machine Guns
A165 4 Ball M80 / 1 Trace M134 Minigun, M240
M62 w/ M13 Link Series Machine Guns
A168 9 Ball M80 / 1 Trace M134 Mini Gun, M240
M62 w/ M13 Link Series Machine Guns

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 M80 | M62
7.62MM

Overhead Fire

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.80 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT M80 392 gr

M62 383 gr
VELOCITY M80 2750 f/s @ 78 ft
M62 2670 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION M80 Mean radius ≤ 7.5 in
@ 600 yd
M62 Mean radius ≤ 15 in
@ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Training unique ammunition
▪ Accepted at higher performance
standards for overhead usage
▪ 4 M80 Ball / 1 M62 Trace cartridges
are linked configuration — 100 rounds
per belt
▪ Bullet consists of copper alloy clad
steel or copper alloy jacket with lead
antimony slug
DODIC NAME WEAPON
A151 4 Ball M80 / 1 Trace M240 Series
M62 w/ M13 Link f/OHF Machine Guns
A166 Ball M80 w/M13 Link M240 Series
f/OHF Machine Guns

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M80 | M276

7.62MM
Ball | Dim Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.80 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT M80 392 gr
M276 381 gr
VELOCITY M80 2750 f/s @ 78 ft
M276 2670 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION M80 Mean radius ≤ 7.5 in
@ 600 yd
M276 Mean radius ≤ 15 in
@ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Used for combat and training
▪ Dim Trace rounds are only visible
with night vision goggles, rounds are
configured 4 M80 FS / 1 M276 Dim
Trace — linked 100 rounds per belt
▪ Bullet consists of copper alloy clad
steel or copper alloy jacket with lead
antimony slug

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A255 4 Ball M80 / 1 Dim Trace M240 Series Machine
M276 w/ M13 Link Guns, M134 Minigun
A257 9 Ball M80 / 1 Dim Trace M240 Series Machine
M276 w/ M13 Link Guns, M134 Minigun

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 M993 AP
7.62MM

Armor Piercing

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.80 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 263 gr
VELOCITY 2985 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION
Mean radius ≤ 6.0 in
@ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Designed for use in M24 Rifle, M240
Series Machine Guns
▪ Consists of a tungsten carbide
penetrator contained in an aluminum
cup and jacketed by copper clad steel
▪ Provides enhanced armor penetration
▪ Capable of penetrating .25" armor plate
at distance not greater than 100 m
▪ Capable of penetrating .25" plate at
distance of 550 m

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AA03 AP M993, Single Round M14, M24, M110 Rifles
Combat Only
(Carton Pack)

AA04 4 AP M993 / 1 Trace M240 Series Machine

M62 w/ M13 Link Guns, M134 Minigun

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M118

7.62MM
Ball Long Range

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.83 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 390 gr
VELOCITY 2575 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION
Extreme spread 10.3 horiz.,
14 vert., @ 1000 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Intended and specifically prepared
for use in weapons designated as
competition or sniper rifles
▪ Extended long range accuracy at
1000 yd
▪ Does not have bullet cannelure, case
mouth not crimped

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AA11 Ball M118, Long Range M14, M24, M110; M40
(Carton Pack) USMC Series Rifles

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 M80A1 | M62A1
7.62MM

Ball | Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.80 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 374 gr
M80A1 2,925 f/s @ 78 ft
VELOCITY
M82A1 2,895 f/s @ 78 ft

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Lead-free
▪ Primary 7.62 combat cartridge
▪ 4 M80A1 Ball / 1 M62A1 Trace cartridges
are linked configuration
▪ 100 rounds per belt
▪ Bullet consists of gilded metal jacket
with a copper core and exposed steel
penetrator
▪ M62A1 companion Trace

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A151 4 Ball M80 / 1 Trace M62 M240 Series
w/ M13 Link f/OHF Machine Guns
A166 Ball M80 w/M13 Link M240 Series
f/OHF Machine Guns

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 7.62MM
SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S
DISPERSION M80A1 Mean radius ≤ 6.5 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

@ 600 yd
M82A1 Mean radius ≤ 15 in
@ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS (CON T 'D)

▪ Provides Warfighter with improvement
in Hard/Soft Target Performance while
eliminating 350 metric tons of lead
annually from training ranges
▪ 7.62mm Ball Cartridge used in M240
Machine Gun Family, M134, M110,
M14 / EBR EPR style projectile similar
to 5.56mm M855A1 exposed steel
penetrator copper core with jacket

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AB88 4 Ball M80A1 / 1 Trace M134 Minigun
M62A1 w/M13 Link
(750 Round Belt)

AB89 9 Ball M80A1 / 1 Trace M134 Minigun

M62A1 w/M13 Link
(750 Round Belt)

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 M973 | M974 SRTA
7.62MM

Short Range Training Ammunition | Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.625 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 300 gr
VELOCITY 2729 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION
Mean radius ≤ 78 mm
@ 100 m

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Projectile Design: Composite material
with front fins
▪ Short Range training 4 SRTA /
1 SRTA-T linked
▪ Ballistic match out to 100 m
(Simulates M80 Ball)
▪ Maximum range of 600 m
▪ No weapon modification required
for function
▪ Frangible projectile to minimize
damage to MOUT training sites and
reduce ricochet hazard
DODIC NAME WEAPON
AA37 4 Ball M973 / 1 Trace M240 Series
M974 w/ M13 Link Machine Gun
AA39 4 Ball M973 / 1 Trace M240 Series
M974 w/ M13 Link Machine Gun
AB60 M793 w/M13 Linked M240 Series
Machine Gun

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.50 CALIBER

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 .50
DODIC AMMO ROUND PAGE
A555 M33 Ball 34

CALIBER
A557 M33 Ball / M17 Trace 35
A576 M8 API / M20 API-T 36
A598 M1A1 Blank 37
A606 MK211 MP Mod 0 38

Ammunition DODICs
A607 MK211 Mod 1 / M20 API-T 39
M8 API / MK257 API Dim
AB30 40
Trace
A518
AA38 M903 / M962 SLAP 41
A519
A602 M858 / M860 SRTA Trace 42

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 M33
.50 CAL

Ball

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 5.45 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 1782 gr
VELOCITY 2905 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION
Mean radius ≤ 12.0 in
@ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Soft steel core bullet mainly used
for training
▪ Linked into 100 round belts
▪ Packaged 1 belt to 1 M2A2 can,
2 cans per box
▪ Adopted and made by 30 countries,
including U.S., Britain, Canada, France,
Belgium, Israel, Netherlands, Japan,
Singapore and Taiwan

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A555 Ball M33 w/ M9 Link M2, M2A1,
M3 Machine Gun

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M33 | M17

.50 CAL
Ball | Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 5.45 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT
M33 1782 gr
M17 1718 gr
VELOCITY M80 2905 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION M33 Mean radius ≤ 7.5 in
@ 600 yd
M17 Mean radius ≤ 15 in
@ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Intended for use on full-sized ranges
and produced to meet US military
specification
▪ M33 has plain bullet tip
▪ M17 has brown bullet tip
▪ Produces red Trace, used against
unarmored targets

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A557 4 Ball M33 /1 Trace M2 / M3 Machine Gun
M17 w/ M9 Link

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 M8 API | M20 API-T
.50 CAL

Armor Piercing Incendiary | Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 5.45 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT
M8 1784.5 gr
M20 1738 gr
VELOCITY 2905 f/s @ 78 ft
M8/
Average maximum
DISPERSION
M20
mean radius ≤ 12.0 in
@ 600 yd
AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Designed to perforate or penetrate
hardened or bullet resistant targets
with after armor effects
▪ Used against armored personnel
vehicles
▪ M8 Identified by gray bullet tip
▪ M20 identified by red over gray
bullet tip
▪ Steel alloy core, point filler of incendiary
composition, and lead-antimony (M8)
copper alloy base seal
DODIC NAME WEAPON
A576 4 API M8 / 1 API-T M20 M2, M2A1, M3 Machine
w/ M9 Link Gun, M107 Rifle

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M1A1

.50 CAL
Blank

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 3.91 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 915 gr
VELOCITY N/A

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ .50 Caliber training round for simulated
fire
▪ Identified by absence of bullet and
6 fluted rosette crimp at mouth
▪ Operates with M2, M2A1, and M3
Machine Gun using the M19 Blank
Firing Attachment (BFA)

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A598 Blank M1A1 w/ M9 Link M2, M2A1, M3
Machine Guns

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 MK211
.50 CAL

Multi Purpose Mod 0

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 5.45 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 1765 gr
VELOCITY 2905 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION
Mean radius Mod 0
≤ 6 in @ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Designed to perforate or penetrate
hardened or bullet resistant targets
▪ Used against armored personnel
vehicles
▪ High-explosive, armor piercing
incendiary projectile
▪ Identified with green bullet tip with
aluminum color annulus

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A606 MK211 Mod 0 M107, M82,
Multi-Purpose Sniper Sniper Rifles
Round (Bulk Pack)

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MK211 | M20 API-T

.50 CAL
Mod 1 | Armor Piercing Incendiary-Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 5.45 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 1765 gr
VELOCITY 2905 f/s @ 78 ft
MK211 Mean radius
Mod 1 ≤ 12.0 in @ 600 yd
DISPERSION
M20 Mean radius
API-T ≤ 12.0 in @ 600 yd
AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Designed to perforate or penetrate
hardened or bullet resistant targets
with after armor effects
▪ Used against armored personnel vehicles
▪ Effective at starting fuel fires
including heavy distillates
▪ High Explosive with incendiary
▪ Identified with green bullet tip with
aluminum color annulus
▪ M20 identified by red over gray
bullet tip
DODIC NAME WEAPON
A607 4 MK211 / 1 API-T M2, M2A1, M3
M20 w/ M9 Link Machine Guns

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 M8 API | MK257
.50 CAL

Armor Piercing Incendiary | Dim Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 5.45 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT
M8 1784.5 gr
MK257 1718 gr
VELOCITY 2905 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION
M8/ Mean radius ≤ 12.0 in
MK257 @ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Designed to perforate or penetrate
hardened or bullet resistant targets
with armor effects
▪ Used against armored personnel vehicles
▪ M8 identified by gray bullet tip
▪ MK257 identified by lavender over
gray bullet tip
▪ Steel alloy core, point filler of incendiary
composition, and lead antimony (M8)
copper alloy (MK257) base seal
▪ Trace is visible only in IR spectrum
using night vision devices
DODIC NAME WEAPON
AB30 4 API M8 / 1 API-DIM M2, M2A1,
Trace MK257 w/ M9 Link M3 Machine Guns

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M903 | M962 SLAP

.50 CAL
Saboted Light Armor Penetrator | Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 5.45 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 1466 gr
VELOCITY 4000 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION
Mean radius ≤ 18 in
@ 600 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Conical tungsten projectile with sabot
▪ M903 SLAP: Amber Sabot
▪ M962 SLAP-T: Red Sabot
▪ Incorporates improved penetrator,
sabot and propulsion systems
▪ Linked into 100 round belts
bullet tip

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A518 4 SLAP M903 / M2, M2A1, M3
1 SLAP Trace M962 Machine Guns
AA38 Cal .50 M962 M2, M2A1, M3
Tank Trainer Machine Guns
A519 SLAP M903 w/ M9 Link M2, M2A1, M3
Machine Guns

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 M858 | M860 SRTA
.50 CAL

Short Range Training Ammunition | Trace

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 5.21 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 460 gr
VELOCITY 2790 f/s @ 78 ft
DISPERSION
Mean radius ≤ 30.5 cm
@ 150 m

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Accuracy match to M33 / M17 at 150 m
▪ Useful tool in instruction of M2, M2A1,
M3 Machine Gun in range-restricted
areas as well as MOUT application
▪ Maximum range of 500 m allowing
higher capacity of training on smaller
ranges
▪ Ideal for training with M2 on vehicular
mount and tripod

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A602 4 SRTA M858 / 1 SRTA-T M2, M2A1, M3
M860 Machine Gun with
Recoil Amplifier

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 S M A LL C A LI BER AM M U NI TI ON

Misc.

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 Misc. Ammunition DODICs
DODIC AMMO ROUND PAGE
A363
M882 Ball 46
AA49
A260 MK243 JHP 47
AC21
XM1153 MHS 48
AC23
A011 Ctg 12 Gauge Buckshot 49
AA54 M1030 50
AB45
AB46
AB47 DDI 51
AB48
AB36
AB12/13/14 M1041 CCMCK
AB09/10/11 M1042 CCMCK 52
AB15/16/1 7 M1071 CCMCK
A191 MK248 Mod 0 Ball 53

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 M882
Misc.

9mm Ball Pistol Ammunition

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 1.165 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 190 gr
VELOCITY 1230 f/s @ 15 ft
DISPERSION Mean radius ≤1.5 in @ 50 m

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Used for training/force protection
▪ Compatible with all NATO 9mm
weapons

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A363 9mm Ball M882 M9 Pistol, M11, MP5
(Military Pack)
AA49 9mm Ball M882 M9 Pistol, M11, MP5
(Commercial Pack)

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MK243 JHP

Misc.
9mm Mod 0 Jacketed Hollow Point

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 1.15 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 147 gr
VELOCITY 975 f/s
DISPERSION
Average Extreme Spread
≤ 2 in @ 50 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Used in situations where high
lethality and limited over-penetration
of targets are necessary to meet
mission profiles
▪ Critical to provide user with means
to rapidly incapacitate in situations
warranting use of deadly force
▪ Restricted to law enforcement use
▪ Increased lethality
▪ Reduced over-penetration of
personnel targets

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A260 MK243 Mod 0 Jacketed M9, M11, MP5
Hollow Point (JHP)

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 XM1153
Misc.

9mm Ball Pistol Ammunition

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 1.130 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 210 gr
VELOCITY 1000 f/s @ 15 ft
DISPERSION Mean radius <1.5 in @ 50 m

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Used for training/force protection

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AC21 9mm Special XM17, XM18 Pistols
Purpose XM1153
(Military Pack)

AC23 9mm Special XM17, XM18 Pistols

Purpose XM1153
(Commercial Pack)

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Ctg 12 Gauge

Misc.
#00 Buckshot, Commercial

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.53 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 12.8 gr
VELOCITY 1325 f/s @ 3 ft

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Cartridge case plastic, loaded with
smokeless powder and No. 00
commercial shot
▪ Red case replaced with olive drab
color case for improved camouflage
capability
▪ Propellant: smokeless powder
▪ Chamber Pressure: 11,000 psi

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A011 Ctg. 12 Gauge, Mossberg 590
#00 Buckshot Shotgun, Remington
(Military Pack) 870 Shotgun

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 M1030
Misc.

12 Gauge Breaching Round

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 2.45 in
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 617 gr
VELOCITY 1148 f/s @ 3 ft

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Used to counter threats in locked/
sealed buildings
▪ Has capability to open a door by
destruction of lock or hinge with a
single round
▪ Low hazard, non shrapnel producing
round
▪ Frangible lead free slug (42 grains)
compressed zinc pallets supported
by plastic wad
▪ Fits current standard military
12 gauge

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AA54 M1030 Breaching Mossberg 590
Round Shotgun, Remington
870 Shotgun

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DDI

Misc.
Dummy, Drilled & Inert

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Used for weapons training and
maintenance
▪ Brass cartridge case, copper bullet,
nickel colored plating
▪ Cases are fluted except for 9mm DDI
which has holes in case
▪ Primer cavity in base, but no primer
is inserted
▪ DDI SAA is completely inert; no
energetics or stored energy in DDI
items

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AB45 9mm Dummy Pistol
AB46 5.56 Dummy M4, M4A1, M16A2/A4, M249 SAW
AB47 7.62 Dummy M240 Series Machine Guns
AB48 .50 Cal Dummy M2A1
AB36 .50 Cal Dummy M2

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 M1041 | M1042 | M1071
Misc.

Close Combat Mission Capability Kit (CCMCK)

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

M1041 71.8 gr Ctg.; 7.7 gr Projectile
S MA LL C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT M1042 94.86 gr Ctg.; 6.9 gr Projectile

M1071 147.8 gr Ctg.; 6.9 gr Projectile
M1041 575 f/s (M9); 491 f/s (M11)
VELOCITY M1042 483 f/s (M16); 428 f/s (M4, M4A1)
M1071 441 f/s (M249)
M1041 1 in drop 8 m from muzzle
DROP M1042 1 in drop 23 m
M1071 1 in drop 23 m
AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ CCMCK installed weapons mod system
that allows soldier to employ weapons
at short range-training, using low
velocity marking ammunition
▪ Provides environmental/weapon
employment cues and target feedback
through force on force, interactive live
fire scenario task and mission
▪ Distinct identifiable markings
▪ Weapon kits prevent use of service
ammo
DODIC NAME WEAPON
AB12 / 13 / 14 M1041 9mm Pistol
Yellow / Blue / Red
AB09 / 10 / 11 M1042 5.56mm M4, M4A1, M16A2/
Clipped Blue/Red/Yellow A3/A4, M249 SAW
AB15 / 16 / 17 M1071 5.56mm M4, M4A1, M16A2/
Linked Yellow/Blue/Red A3/A4, M249 SAW

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MK248

Misc.
Mod 0 Ball

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 3.5 in

SM ALL C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 445 gr
VELOCITY 3000 f/s @ 15 ft
DISPERSION
Extreme spread ≤4.71 in
@ 300 yd

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Intended for long range sniper
engagements
▪ Effective range is approximately
1100 m
▪ 190 gr Sierra Match King bullet

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A191 Ball .300 Win Mag M2010 Enhanced
Mod 0 (Carton Pack) Sniper Rifle

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 Photo: Pfc. Laurie Ellen Schubert

MEDIUM CALIBER A M M U N I T I O N

20mm & 25mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

30x113mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

30x173mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

40mm High Velocity . . . . . . . 80

40mm Low Velocity. . . . . . . . 86

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 M ED IUM C A LIB ER AM M U NI TI ON

20 &25mm

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 20 MM & 25 MM Ammunition DODICs
DODIC (20MM) AMMO ROUND PAGE

AB07 M940 MPT-SD 58

DODIC (25MM) AMMO ROUND PAGE

A974 M791 APDS-T 59

A975 M792 HEI-T 60

A976 M793 TP-T 61

A967 M794 Dummy 62

A940 M910 TPDS-T 63

A986 M919 APFSDS-T 64

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 M940 MPT-SD
20MM

Multi-Purpose Tracer with Self Destruct

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 6.615 in
WEIGHT 260 g
MAX. RANGE 2500 m
RATE OF FIRE 4500 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Developed to defeat aircraft—hardened
design allows for penetration of aircraft
or projectile before detonation
▪ C-RAM employs it against incoming
rockets, artillery shells, and mortar rounds
▪ Fuzeless Pyrotechnic initiated HE
cartridge
▪ New JUONS configuration replaces
pyrotechnic with tungsten penetrators
in nose for increased lethality
▪ Belted with MK7 link; 100 linked
cartridges per M548 container

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AB07 M940 MPT-SD Land-based Phalanx
Weapon System (LPWS)
AC34 M940 MPT-SD Land-based Phalanx
Weapon System (LPWS)

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M791 APDS-T

25MM
Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

M E D IU M C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

LENGTH 8.8 in
WEIGHT 461 g
MAX. RANGE Depends on target
RATE OF FIRE 200 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Developed to defeat light armored
vehicles through BMP-2 series
▪ Tungsten Penetrator
▪ 30 linked cartridges per PA125
container
▪ Replaced by M919 APFSDS-T
cartridge which is primary anti-materiel
cartridge for US Army and USMC

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A974 M791 APDS-T M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun
on US Army Bradley Fighting
Vehicle (BFV) and USMC LAV-25

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 M792 HEI-T
25MM

High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 8.8 in
WEIGHT 505 g
MAX. RANGE 2000 m
RATE OF FIRE 200 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Tactical cartridge used to engage
enemy personnel, weapon
emplacements and conduct
reconnaissance by fire
▪ Recent use has expanded to
engagement of urban targets
▪ Uses M758 Point Initiated Base
Detonating (PIBD) fuze which also
has self-destruct feature
▪ 30 linked cartridges per PA125
container

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A975 M792 HEI-T M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun
on US Army Bradley Fighting
Vehicle (BFV) and USMC LAV-25

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M793 TP-T

25MM
Target Practice with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

M E D IU M C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

LENGTH 8.8 in
WEIGHT 489 g
MAX. RANGE 2000 m
RATE OF FIRE 200 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Low-cost target practice cartridge
ballistically matched to M792
▪ US Army & USMC: 30 linked
cartridges per PA125 container
▪ USN: 55 linked cartridges per
CNU-405 container

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A976 M793 TP-T M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun
on US Army Bradley Fighting
Vehicle (BFV) and USMC
LAV-25, Naval ships with M242
Bushmaster Chain Gun in MK38
Machine Gun System (MGS)

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 M794
25MM

Dummy

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 8.8 in
WEIGHT 505 g
MAX. RANGE N/A
RATE OF FIRE N/A

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Inert training device and maintenance
tool for M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun
▪ Simulates size, shape, and mass of
M792, M793, PGU-23, PGU-25, and
PGU-32
▪ 30 linked cartridges per PA125
container

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A967 M794 Dummy M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun
on US Army Bradley Fighting
Vehicle (BFV), USMC LAV-25,
MK38

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M910 TPDS-T

25MM
Target-Practice Discarding Sabot with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

M E D IU M C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

LENGTH 8.8 in
WEIGHT 419 g
MAX. RANGE 2000 m
RATE OF FIRE 200 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Low-cost target practice ballistically
matched to M791 and M919
▪ Steel core with windscreen
▪ 30 linked cartridges per PA125
container

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A940 M910 TPDS-T M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun
on US Army Bradley Fighting
Vehicle (BFV) and USMC LAV-25

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 M919 APFSDS-T
25MM

Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized

Discarding Sabot with Tracer
SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S
MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 8.8 in
WEIGHT 454 g
MAX. RANGE Depends on target
RATE OF FIRE 200 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Primary anti-materiel cartridge for US
Army and USMC
▪ Provides increased lethality against
light armor threats compared to M791
▪ Penetrator material: Depleted Uranium
▪ 30 linked cartridges per PA125
container

DODIC NAME WEAPON

A986 M919 M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun
on US Army Bradley Fighting
Vehicle (BFV) and USMC LAV-25

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 M ED IUM C A LIB ER AM M U NI TI ON

30x113mm

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 30 MM x 113 MM Ammunition DODICs
DODIC AMMO ROUND PAGE
B118 M788 TP 68

B129 M789 HEDP 69

B133 M848 Dummy 70

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30X113MM

M788 TP
Target Practice

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 7.9 in
WEIGHT 343 g
MAX. RANGE 3000 m
RATE OF FIRE 625 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Low cost Target Practice cartridge
ballistically matched to M789
▪ Packed in bulk ammo strips,
11 cartridges per strip / 110 cartridges
per M592 container

DODIC NAME WEAPON

B118 M788 M230 Chain Gun on AH-64
Apache Attack Helicopters,
160th SOAR MH60K Blackhawk
Helicopters

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 30X113MM
M789 HEDP
High Explosive Dual Purpose

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

M E D IU M C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

LENGTH 7.9 in
WEIGHT 339 g
MAX. RANGE 3000 m
RATE OF FIRE 625 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ High Explosive Dual Purpose
warhead with shaped charge provides
anti-personnel and anti-materiel
capabilities
▪ Uses M759 Point Initiating Base
Detonating (PIBD) fuze
▪ Helicopters employ linkless ammo
storage and feed systems
▪ Packed in bulk ammo strips,
11 cartridges per strip / 110 cartridges
per M592 container

DODIC NAME WEAPON

B129 M789 M230 Chain Gun on AH-64
Apache Attack Helicopters,
160th SOAR MH60K Blackhawk
Helicopters

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30X113MM

M848
Dummy

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 7.9 in
WEIGHT 340 g
MAX. RANGE N/A
RATE OF FIRE N/A

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Inert training device and maintenance
tool for M230 Chain Gun
▪ Simulates size, shape, and mass of
M788 and M789
▪ Packed in bulk ammo strips,
11 cartridges per strip / 110 cartridges
per M592 container

DODIC NAME WEAPON

B133 M848 M230 Chain Gun on AH-64
Apache Attack Helicopters,
160th SOAR MH60K Blackhawk
Helicopters

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 M ED IUM C A LIB ER AM M U NI TI ON

30x173mm

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 30 MM x 173 MM Ammunition DODICs
DODIC AMMO ROUND PAGE
AC27 MK238 HEI-T 74

AC25 MK239 TP-T 75

AC26 MK258 APFSDS-T 76

AC28 MK317 TPDS-T 77

AC47 MK310 PABM-T 78

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30X173MM

MK238 Mod 1 HEI-T

High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 11.416 in max

WEIGHT 670 g
MAX. RANGE 1800 m
RATE OF FIRE 200 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ High explosive incendiary cartridge
with trace fielded in support of the
Stryker Lethality Operational Needs
Statement (ONS)
▪ Uses M758 Low Drag (LD) Point
Initiating Base Detonating (PIBD) fuze
which has a self-destruct feature
▪ Mated to the cartridge case assembly
which includes an aluminum case, flash
tube assembly, primer and propellant
▪ Employment: Light Armor, Field
Fortifications, Bunkers, Troops

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AC27 MK238 HEI-T XM813 Weapon System

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 30X173MM
MK239 TP-T
Target Practice with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

M E D IU M C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

LENGTH 11.416 in max
WEIGHT 675 g
MAX. RANGE 2000 m
RATE OF FIRE 200 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Target practice cartridge with trace
fielded in support of the Stryker Lethality
Operational Needs Statement (ONS)
▪ Provides a low cost ballistic match to
the MK238 MOD 1 HEI-T cartridge to
provide the soldier with a realistic
training environment
▪ The MK239 projectile consists of an
inert steel projectile and aluminum
windscreen. The projectile is mated to
the cartridge case assembly which is
composed of an aluminum case, flash
tube assembly, primer, and propellant
DODIC NAME WEAPON
AC251 MK239 TP-T XM813 Weapon System,
Naval ships with MK44
cannon in MK46 Gun Weapon
System (GWS)

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30X173MM

MK258 Mod 1 APFSDS-T

Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized
Discarding Sabot with Tracer
SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S
MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 11.063 in max

WEIGHT 706 g
MAX. RANGE 2000 m
RATE OF FIRE 200 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding
Sabot with Tracer cartridge fielded
in support of the Stryker Lethality
Operational Needs Statement (ONS)
▪ Consists of steel case with Tungsten
Nickel Cobalt penetrator
▪ Employment: Medium and Light
Armor, Hardened Bunkers, Hardened
Field Fortifications, Penetrate Walls

DODIC NAME WEAPON

AC26 MK258 XM813 Weapon System,
APFSDS-T Naval ships with MK44
cannon in MK46 Gun Weapon
System (GWS)

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 30X173MM
MK317 TPDS-T
Target Practice Discarding Sabot with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

M E D IU M C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

LENGTH 10.755 in max
WEIGHT 445 g
MAX. RANGE 2000 m
RATE OF FIRE 200 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Target practice discarding sabot
cartridge with trace fielded in support
of the Stryker Lethality Operational
Needs Statement (ONS)
▪ Provides a low cost ballistic match
to the MK258 APFSDS-T cartridge to
provide the soldier with a realistic
training environment
▪ The Mk317 TPDS-T projectile consists
of an inert steel core inside a molded
plastic sabot. The projectile is mated to
the cartridge case assembly which is
composed of an aluminum case, flash
tube assembly, primer, and propellant
DODIC NAME WEAPON
AC28 MK317 TPDS-T XM813 Weapon System

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30X173MM

MK310 Mod 0 PABM-T

Programmable Air Burst Munition with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 11.416 in max

WEIGHT 713 g
MAX. RANGE 2000 m
RATE OF FIRE 120 spm

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Programmable Air Burst cartridge with
trace will be fielded in support of the
Stryker Lethality Operational Needs
Statement (ONS)
▪ The Mk310 Mod 0 cartridge consists
of a steel projectile filled with PBXN-5
High Explosive, Incendiary Mix, and an
inductive set (programmable) fuze with
three modes: point detonating, point
detonating delay and air burst, and also
has a self-destruct feature
▪ Employment: Light Armor, Field
Fortifications, Incendiary Effects, Bunkers,
Troops (in open and/or under cover)
DODIC NAME WEAPON
AC47 MK310 PABM-T XM813 Weapon System

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40mm
HIGH VELOCITY (HV)

80 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

 40 MM HV Ammunition DODICs
DODIC AMMO ROUND PAGE
B542 M430A1 HEDP 82

B584
M918 TP 83
BA30

B576

BA30 M385A1 TP 84
BA49

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40MM HV

M430A1 HEDP
High-Explosive, Dual Purpose

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 4.415 in
WEIGHT 340 g
MAX. RANGE 2200 m
RATE OF FIRE 350 spm
MUZZLE VELOCITY 790 fps

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ High Explosive, Dual Purpose (HEDP),
with Point Initiating, Base Detonating
(PIBD) Fuze M549A1
▪ Inflicts personnel casualties in target
area
▪ Penetrates 3" of steel armor
▪ Provides both armor piercing and
anti-personnel
▪ Packed into PA120 cans (32 linked
rounds)

DODIC NAME WEAPON

B542 M430A1 MK19 Mod 3 Grenade MG

82 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

 40MM HV
M918 TP
Target Practice

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

M E D IU M C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

LENGTH 4.415 in
WEIGHT 344 g
MAX. RANGE 2200 m
RATE OF FIRE 350 spm
MUZZLE VELOCITY 795 fps

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Target practice round designed to
simulate M430A1 HEDP in appearance
and ballistics
▪ Provides flash, smoke and bang upon
impact of target
▪ Packed into PA120 cans (32 linked
rounds)
▪ Mixed belt configuration M918:M385A1,
22:10

DODIC NAME WEAPON

B584 M918 MK19 Mod 3 Grenade MG
BA30 Mixed Belt MK19 Mod 3 Grenade MG

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40MM HV

M385A1 TP
Target Practice

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 4.415 in
WEIGHT 350 g
MAX. RANGE 2200 m
RATE OF FIRE 350 spm
MUZZLE VELOCITY 795 fps

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Target practice or proof-testing round
▪ Provides minimal impact signature
with no duds
▪ Projectile machined solid aluminum
▪ Packed into PA120 cans (32 linked
rounds)
▪ Mixed belt configuration, M918:
M385A1, 22:10
▪ Reference rounds are unlinked and
used solely for lot acceptance testing

DODIC NAME WEAPON

B576 M385A1 MK19 Mod 3 Grenade MG
BA30 Mixed Belt MK19 Mod 3 Grenade MG
BA49 M385A1 40mm HV Mann Barrel, MK19
Reference
Rounds

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40mm
LOW VELOCITY (LV)

86 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

 40 MM LV Ammunition DODICs
DODIC AMMO ROUND PAGE
B546 M433 HEDP 88

BA03 M992 IR 89

B535 M583A1 WS 90

B504 M661 GS 91

B505 M662 RS 92

B536 M585 WS 93

B519 M781 TP 94

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 M433 HEDP
40MM LV

High-Explosive, Dual-Purpose

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 4.05 in
WEIGHT 230 g
MAX. RANGE 400 m
RATE OF FIRE Single Shot
MUZZLE VELOCITY 250 fps

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ High Explosive, Dual Purpose (HEDP)
with Point Initiating, Base Detonating
(PIBD) fuze M550
▪ Casualty radius 5 m, injury radius 15 m
▪ Penetrates 2" of steel armor
▪ 6-round bandoleer; 12 bandoleers /
72 rounds / box

DODIC NAME WEAPON

B546 M433 M79, M203, M320
Grenade Launchers

88 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M992 IR

40MM LV
Infrared Illumination

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

M E D IU M C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

LENGTH 5.272 in
WEIGHT 222 g
BURST HEIGHT 150–215 m
RATE OF FIRE Single Shot
MUZZLE VELOCITY 250 fps

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ 40 seconds burn time
▪ Enhances nighttime operational
capabilities for troops engaged using
night vision equipment
▪ Provides IR illumination with minimal
visible light output
▪ Enhances target detection and
recognition at night
▪ Parachute lowers candle at 7 fps
▪ Raised letter “I” on Ogive identifies
color of cartridge
▪ 22 rounds per metal can
▪ 2 cans per wirebound box
DODIC NAME WEAPON
BA03 M992 M79, M203, M320
Grenade Launchers

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 M583A1 WS
40MM LV

White Star Parachute

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 5.272 in
WEIGHT 222 g
BURST HEIGHT 150–215 m
RATE OF FIRE Single Shot
MUZZLE VELOCITY 250 fps

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ 40 seconds burn time
▪ Illumination and signaling round,
designed for less weight and bulk,
greater accuracy than comparable
handheld signals
▪ Candle visible at slant range of at least
3 miles from 3000' altitude
▪ Parachute lowers candle at 7 fps
▪ Raised letter “W” on Ogive identifies
color of cartridge
▪ 22 rounds per metal can
▪ 2 cans per wirebound box
DODIC NAME WEAPON
B535 M583A1 M79, M203, M320
Grenade Launchers

90 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M661 GS

40MM LV
Green Star Parachute

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

M E D IU M C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

LENGTH 5.272 in
WEIGHT 222 g
BURST HEIGHT 150–215 m
RATE OF FIRE Single Shot
MUZZLE VELOCITY 250 fps

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Illumination and signaling round
designed for less weight and bulk and
greater accuracy than comparable
handheld signals
▪ 40 seconds burn time
▪ Parachute lowers candle at 7 fps
▪ Candlepower 8,000 “candela” candle
is visible at slant range of at least
3 miles from 3000' altitude
▪ Raised letter “G” on Ogive identifies
color of cartridge
▪ 22 rounds per metal can
▪ 2 cans per wirebound box
DODIC NAME WEAPON
B504 M661 M79, M203, M320
Grenade Launchers

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 M662 RS
40MM LV

Red Star Parachute

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 5.272 in
WEIGHT 222 g
BURST HEIGHT 150–215 m
RATE OF FIRE Single Shot
MUZZLE VELOCITY 250 fps

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ 40 seconds burn time
▪ Illumination and signaling round
designed for less weight and bulk and
greater accuracy than comparable
handheld signals
▪ Candle is visible at slant range of at
least 3 miles from 3000' altitude
▪ Parachute lowers candle at 7 fps
▪ Raised letter “R” on Ogive identifies
color of cartridge
▪ 22 rounds per metal can
▪ 2 cans per wirebound box
DODIC NAME WEAPON
B505 M662 M79, M203, M320
Grenade Launchers

92 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M585 WS

40MM LV
White Star Cluster

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

M E D IU M C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

LENGTH 5.268 in
WEIGHT 186 g
BURST HEIGHT 167 m
RATE OF FIRE Single Shot
MUZZLE VELOCITY 250 fps

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Individual stars burn for approximately
7 seconds minimum
▪ Illumination and signaling round
designed for less weight and bulk and
greater accuracy than comparable
handheld signals
▪ Candlepower 55,000 candela
▪ Five raised dots and “W” on Ogive
identify color and type of cartridge
▪ 22 rounds per metal can
▪ 2 cans per wirebound

DODIC NAME WEAPON

B536 M585 M79, M203, M320
Grenade Launchers

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 M781 TP
40MM LV

Target Practice

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

MEDIU M C A LIBER A M M U NITION

LENGTH 4.05 in
WEIGHT 205 g
MAX. RANGE 400 m
RATE OF FIRE Single Shot
MUZZLE VELOCITY 250 fps

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
▪ Target practice round designed to
simulate M433 HEDP in appearance
and ballistics
▪ Emits bright orange dye upon target
impact
▪ 100 rounds per wood box

DODIC NAME WEAPON

B519 M781 M79, M203, M320
Grenade Launchers

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 Photo: Sgt. Tayler Schwamb

LARGE CALIBER A M M U N I T I O N

105mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

120mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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105mm

98 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

 105 MM Ammunition DODICs
DODIC AMMO ROUND PAGE
CA40 M1040 100

CA32 M393A3 HEP-T 101

C510 M467 TP-T 102

C503 M393A1 TP-T 103

CA37 M467A1 TP-T 104

C508 M456A2 HEAT-T 105

C511 M490A1 TP-T 106

C543 M900 APFSDS-T 107

C520 M724A1 TPDS-T 108

CA58 M724A2 TPDS-T 109

REFERENCES:
TM 43-0001-28, Army Ammunition Data Sheets (2018)
TM 9-2355-321-10-4, Operator Manual for Mobile Gun
Systems (MGS) M1128 (2019)

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited 99

 M1040
105MM

Canister

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 34.33 in (872 mm)
LA RGE C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 52.69 lb (23.9 kg)

MUZZLE VELOCITY 3415 f/s (1041 m/s)
PAYLOAD 2080 Tungsten Spheres
FUZE None
PACKING PA117
CONTAINER* (72 lb/32.66 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Troops in the Open
▪ Anti-Material against Technical Trucks
▪ Adobe-Type Walls (Close-in)
▪ Surface Laid Obstacles
Effective Range: 300 m
Announced as: “CAN”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

CA40 M1040 105mm Gun on Mobile
Gun System (MGS)

100 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M393A3 HEP-T

105MM
High-Explosive Plastic with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 37.0 in (940 mm)

LARG E C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 43.5 lb (20.0 kg)
MUZZLE VELOCITY 2470 f/s (753 m/s)
PAYLOAD 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) Comp A3
FUZE Dual Safe
PACKING PA117
CONTAINER* (68 lb/30.84 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Wall Breach
▪ Bunkers
▪ Field Fortifications
▪ Light Armor
Effective Range: 2000 m
Announced as: “HEP”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

CA32 M393A3 105mm Gun on Mobile
Gun System (MGS)

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited 101

 M467 TP-T
105MM

Target Practice with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 37.0 in (940 mm)
LA RGE C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 45 lb (20.4 kg)

MUZZLE VELOCITY 2400 f/s (731.5 m/s)
PAYLOAD Inert
FUZE None
PACKING Wood Box
CONTAINER* (137 lb/62.14 kg
*30 rounds per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Training Targets (wall, bunker,
light armor)
Effective Range: 2000 m
Announced as: “HEP”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

C510 M467 105mm Gun on Mobile
Gun System (MGS)

102 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M393A1 TP-T

105MM
Target Practice with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 37.0 in (940 mm)

LARG E C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 45 lb (20.4 kg)
MUZZLE VELOCITY 2400 f/s (731.5 m/s)
PAYLOAD Inert
FUZE None
PACKING Wood Box
CONTAINER* (137 lb/62.14 kg)
*30 rounds per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Training Targets (wall, bunker,
light armor)
Effective Range: 2000 m
Announced as: “HEP”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

C503 M393A1 105mm Gun on Mobile
Gun System (MGS)

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 M467A1 TP-T
105MM

Target Practice with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 37 in (940 mm)
LA RGE C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 43.5 lb (20 kg)

MUZZLE VELOCITY 2470 f/s (753 m/s)
PAYLOAD None
FUZE None
PACKING PA117
CONTAINER* (68 lb/30.84 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Training Targets (wall, bunker,
light armor)
Effective Range: 2000 m
Announced as: “HEP”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

CA37 M467A1 105mm Gun on Mobile
Gun System (MGS)

104 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M456A2 HEAT-T

105MM
High Explosive Anti-Tank with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 39.6 in (1005.8 mm)

LARG E C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 49 lb (22.27 kg)
MUZZLE VELOCITY 3850 f/s (1173 m/s)
PAYLOAD 2.14 lb (.97 kg) Comp B
FUZE M509A1
PACKING Wood Box
CONTAINER* (141 lb/63.96 kg)
*30 rounds per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Personnel Carriers
▪ Field Fortifications
▪ Secondary Armor Defeat
Effective Range: 2000 m
Announced as: “HEAT”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

C508 M456A2 105mm Gun on Mobile
Gun System (MGS)

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 M490A1 TP-T
105MM

Target Practice with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 39.34 in (999.28 mm)
LA RGE C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 45.81 lb (20.78 kg)

MUZZLE VELOCITY 3850 f/s (1173 m/s)
PAYLOAD Inert
FUZE None
PACKING Wood Box (132 lb/
CONTAINER* 59.87 kg) or Crate
*30 rounds per pallet or 39 round crate

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Training Targets (Light Armor,
Heavy Armor, Bunkers)
Effective Range: 2000 m
Announced as: “HEAT”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

C511 M490A1 105mm Gun on Mobile
Gun System (MGS)

106 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M900 APFSDS-T

105MM
Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized
Discarding Sabot with Tracer
SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S
HEIGHT 39.5 in (1004 mm)

LARG E C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 40.8 lb (18.5 kg)
MUZZLE VELOCITY 4938 f/s (1505 m/s)
PAYLOAD Depleted Uranium
FUZE None
PACKING PA117
CONTAINER* (57.8 lb/26.22 kg)
*30 rounds per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Heavy Armor
Effective Range: 3000 m
Announced as: “SABOT”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

C543 M900 105mm Gun on Mobile
Gun System (MGS)

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited 107

 M724A1 TPDS-T
105MM

Target Practice Discarding Sabot with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 33 in (838 mm)
LA RGE C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 32 lb (14.5 kg)

MUZZLE VELOCITY 5080 f/s (1548 m/s)
PAYLOAD Inert
FUZE None
PACKING Wood Box
CONTAINER* (107 lb/48.53 kg)
*30 rounds per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Training Targets (Heavy Armor)
Effective Range: 2000 m
Announced as: “SABOT”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

C520 M724A1 105mm Gun on Mobile
Gun System (MGS)

108 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M724A2 TPDS-T

105MM
Target Practice Discarding Sabot with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 39.48 in (1003 mm)

LARG E C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 34.96 lb (15.858 kg)
MUZZLE VELOCITY 5151 f/s (1570 m/s)
PAYLOAD Inert
FUZE None
PACKING PA117
CONTAINER* (57 lb/25.9 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Training Targets (Heavy Armor)
Effective Range: 2000 m
Announced as: “SABOT”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

CA58 M724A2 105mm Gun on Mobile
Gun System (MGS)

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120mm

110 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

 120 MM Ammunition DODICs
DODIC AMMO ROUND PAGE
CA38 M1028 112

C791 M830A1 HEAT-MP-T 113

CA05 M908 HE-OR-T 114

CA31 M1002 TPMP-T 115

C787 M830 HEAT-MP-T 116

C784 M831A1 TP-T 117

C792 M829A2 118

CA26 M829A3 APFSDS-T 119

CA64 M829A4 APFSDS-T 120

C785 M865 TPCSDS-T 121

All 120mm ammunition utilizes a Combustible Cartridge

Case (CCC) which is consumed during firing.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:
TM 43-0001-28, Army Ammunition Data Sheets (2016)
TM 9-2350-388-10-1/4, Tank, Combat, Full-Tracked: 120mm
GUN, M1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 2
(SEPv2) (2018)

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited 111

 M1028
120MM

Canister

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 30.67 in (779 mm)
LA RGE C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 50.5 lb (22.9 kg)

MUZZLE VELOCITY 4626 f/s (1410 m/s)
PAYLOAD 1100 Tungsten Spheres
FUZE None
PACKING PA171
CONTAINER* (75.0 lb/34.02 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Troops in the open
▪ Thin skinned vehicles
▪ Cinderblock walls
▪ Concertina wire and foliage
Effective Range: 500 m
Announced as: “CAN/CANISTER”
Also used on training ranges.

DODIC NAME WEAPON

CA38 M1028 120mm Cannon on M1A1 / M1A2
series Abrams Main Battle Tanks

112 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M830A1 HEAT-MP-T

120MM
High-Explosive Anti-Tank
Multi-Purpose with Tracer
SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S
HEIGHT 38.74 in (984 mm)

LARG E C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 50.1 lb (22.7 kg)
MUZZLE VELOCITY 4626 f/s (1410 m/s)
PAYLOAD Comp A3
FUZE M774
PACKING PA116
CONTAINER* (72.1 lb/32.7 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Buildings and bunkers
▪ Light armored vehicles (Secondary
Armor Defeat round)
▪ Anti-helicopter self-defense capability
Effective Range: 3000 m
Announced as: “MPAT/MPAT AIR”
Improved Hit Probability.

DODIC NAME WEAPON

C791 M830A1 120mm Cannon on M1A1 / M1A2
series Abrams Main Battle Tanks

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited 113

 M908 HE-OR-T
120MM

High-Explosive Obstacle Reduction

with Tracer
SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S
HEIGHT 38.74 in (984 mm)
LA RGE C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 50.1 lb (22.7 kg)

MUZZLE VELOCITY 4626 f/s (1410 m/s)
PAYLOAD Comp A3
FUZE M774
PACKING PA116
CONTAINER* (72.1 lb/32.7 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Concrete obstacles
▪ Buildings and bunkers
▪ Light armored vehicles (Secondary
Armor Defeat round)
Effective Range: 3000 m
Announced as: “OR”
Steel nose in place of proximity switch.

DODIC NAME WEAPON

CA05 M908 120mm Cannon on M1A1 / M1A2
series Abrams Main Battle Tanks

114 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M1002 TPMP-T

120MM
Target-Practice Multi-Purpose with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 38.5 in (978 mm)

LARG E C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 49.92 lb (22.7 kg)
MUZZLE VELOCITY 4511 f/s (1375 m/s)
PAYLOAD Inert
FUZE None
PACKING PA116
CONTAINER* (71 lb/32.27 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
Training wood targets (Armor,
Light Armor, helicopter)
Effective Range: 3000 m
Announced as: “MPAT/MPAT AIR”
Air/Ground switch for familiarization
training.
Small quantity incorporating a frangible
nose to reduce out of range ricochet.
DODIC NAME WEAPON
CA31 M1002 120mm Cannon on M1A1 / M1A2
series Abrams Main Battle Tanks

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited 115

 M830 HEAT-MP-T
120MM

High-Explosive Anti-Tank Multi-Purpose

with Tracer
SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S
HEIGHT 38.62 in (981 mm)
LA RGE C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 53.4 lb (24.2 kg)

MUZZLE VELOCITY 3740 f/s (1139.9 m/s)
PAYLOAD Comp A3, Type II
FUZE M764
PACKING PA116
CONTAINER* (76.4 lb/34.65 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Anti-armor and Antipersonnel capabilities
▪ Buildings and bunkers
▪ Light armored vehicles (Secondary
Armor Defeat round)
Effective Range: 2000 m
Announced as: “HEAT”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

C787 M830 120mm Cannon on M1A1 / M1A2
series Abrams Main Battle Tanks

116 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M831A1 TP-T

120MM
Target-Practice with Tracer

SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 38.62 in (981 mm)

LARG E C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 50.5 lb (22.9 kg)
MUZZLE VELOCITY 3740 f/s (1140 m/s)
PAYLOAD Inert
FUZE None
PACKING PA116
CONTAINER* (73 lb/33.11 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
Training wood targets (Armor,
Light Armor)
Effective Range: 2000 m
Announced as: “HEAT”

DODIC NAME WEAPON

C784 M830A1 120mm Cannon on M1A1 / M1A2
series Abrams Main Battle Tanks

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited 117

 M829A2
120MM

SYSTE M C HARAC T ER IST IC S

HEIGHT 38.74 in (984 mm)
LA RGE C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 44.88 lb (20.36 kg)

MUZZLE VELOCITY 5512 f/s (1680 m/s)
PAYLOAD Depleted Uranium
FUZE None
PACKING PA116
CONTAINER* (66.1 lb/29.98 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N A L FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Modern tanks (Heavy armor)
Effective Range: 4000 m
Announced as: “SABOT”
Lightweight composite sabot.

DODIC NAME WEAPON

C792 M829A2 120mm Cannon on M1A1 / M1A2
series Abrams Main Battle Tanks

118 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited

M829A3 APFSDS-T

120MM
Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized
Discarding Sabot with Tracer
SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S
HEIGHT 38.74 in (984 mm)

LARG E C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 56 lb (25.4 kg)
MUZZLE VELOCITY 5101.7 f/s (1555 m/s)
PAYLOAD Depleted Uranium
FUZE None
PACKING PA171
CONTAINER* (72 lb/33 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Modern tanks with Explosive
Reactive Armor (ERA)
Effective Range: 4000 m
Announced as: “SABOT”
Lightweight composite sabot.

DODIC NAME WEAPON

CA26 M829A3 120mm Cannon on M1A1 / M1A2
series Abrams Main Battle Tanks

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 M829A4 APFSDS-T
120MM

Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized
Discarding Sabot with Tracer
SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S
HEIGHT 38.74 in (984 mm)
LA RGE C A LIBER A MM U NITION

WEIGHT 52 lb (23.64 kg)

MUZZLE VELOCITY 5413 f/s (1650 m/s)
PAYLOAD Depleted Uranium
FUZE None
PACKING PA171
CONTAINER* (73 lb/33.2 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Modern tanks with Explosive
Reactive Armor (ERA) and Active
Protection Systems (APS).
Effective Range: 4000 m
Announced as: “SABOT”
Optimized with Ammunition Data Link
(ADL) Lightweight composite sabot and
advanced penetrator.

DODIC NAME WEAPON

CA64 M829A4 120mm Cannon on M1A1 / M1A2
series Abrams Main Battle Tanks

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M865 TPCSDS-T

120MM
Target-Practice Cone Stabilized
Discarding Sabot with Tracer
SYSTE M C HA RAC T ER IST IC S
HEIGHT 34.69 in (881 mm)

LARG E C A LIBER A MMUN ITIO N

WEIGHT 37.48 lb (17 kg)
MUZZLE VELOCITY 5577 f/s (1700 m/s)
PAYLOAD Inert
FUZE None
PACKING PA116
CONTAINER* (63.2 lb/28.7 kg)
*30 containers per pallet

AD DI T I O N AL FAC TS
Target Set:
▪ Training targets (Heavy Armor)
Effective Range: 2500 m
Announced as: “SABOT”
Meets 8 km maximum range limitation.
Uses Advanced Case System (ACS).

DODIC NAME WEAPON

C785 M865 120mm Cannon on M1A1 / M1A2
series Abrams Main Battle Tanks

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 Warfighter Ammunition
Information Program

Provides Ammunition Capabilities,

Information Briefings and Support
to the Warfighter
Subjects Include Direct Fire
Small, Medium and Large
Caliber Ammunition
5.56mm through 120mm
Warfighter Ammunition
Information Forum established
on “Warrior University”
Website through AKO
(www.warrioruniversity.army.mil)

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 CONTACT INFO

K E VI N P. O ’CON N OR
Team Leader, Warfighter Ammunition
Information Program (WAIP)
Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition
Systems (PM-MAS)
Contractor / SAIC
PHONE (706) 593-4575
EMAIL: kevin.p.o’[email protected]

WAK E L A N D K . KUA MOO

Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition
Systems (PM-MAS)
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
Large Caliber Ammunition Field Support
Army Capability Manager—Armored
Brigade Combat Team (ACM-ABCT)
Ft. Benning, GA, Ammunition Lead
Contractor / KingBridge
PHONE: (706 ) 545-2191
CELL: (973) 289-6986
EMAIL: [email protected]

JAC K CO O P E R
Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition
Systems (PM-MAS)
Large Caliber Field Support
Army Capability Manager—Stryker
Brigade Combat Team (ACM-SBCT)
Ft. Benning, GA
Contractor / Vertex Solutions
PHONE: (706) 545 -7662
CELL: (201) 874 -0117
EMAIL: [email protected]

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MANEUVER AMMUNITION SYSTEMS
SFAE-AA-MAS
BLDG. 354
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000
973-724-2780 | DSN 880-2780

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release; distribution is unlimited