Additional Information for Ammunition and Explosives
NATO Supply Group (NSG) 13 encompasses a wide range of ammunition and explosives used by NATO member countries including the USA. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and compatibility of military forces across the alliance. Here's an overview of NSG 13:
Covered items:
- Ammunition:
- Small arms ammunition (up to 30mm)
- Medium-caliber ammunition (over 30mm up to 75mm)
- Large-caliber ammunition (over 75mm)
- Mortar ammunition
- Artillery ammunition
- Anti-tank ammunition
- Air defense ammunition
- Naval ammunition
- Explosives:
- Demolition charges
- Pyrotechnics
- Grenades
- Mines
- Rockets
- Missiles (excluding guided missiles)
Exclusions:
- Guided missiles (classified under NSG 14)
- Nuclear warheads (classified under NSG 11)
- Chemical and biological weapons (prohibited by international treaties)
Management:
NSG 13 is managed by the NATO Standardization Agency (NSA) and is implemented through various standardization agreements and technical specifications. These documents ensure that NATO member countries use compatible ammunition and explosives, facilitating joint operations and logistics.
Benefits of NSG 13:
- Interoperability: Enables seamless cooperation between NATO forces by ensuring compatible ammunition and explosives across different countries.
- Standardization: Streamlines procurement and logistics by establishing common standards for ammunition and explosives.
- Safety: Promotes safety through standardized procedures and safety protocols for handling and using ammunition and explosives.
- Cost-effectiveness: Reduces costs by allowing for joint procurement and development of ammunition and explosives.
Relationship with US Federal Supply Group 13:
NSG 13 replaced US Federal Supply Group (FSG) 13 in 1956 when NATO (USA is a member) adopted the US Federal Logistics system, which covers the same range of ammunition and explosives. This alignment facilitates cooperation and collaboration between NATO and the US in the development, procurement, and use of ammunition and explosives.
Resources:
- NATO Standardization Agency (NSA): https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_69269.htm
- Federal Supply Classification Manual: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/SmallBusiness/DLA%20Commodities%20FSC%20Table.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Federal Supply Group 13
- What is Federal Supply Group 13?
- FSG 13 is the Federal Supply Group (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Group NSG 13) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Ammunition and Explosives.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Group 13?
- NSG 13 is the NATO Supply Classification Group (also known as Federal Supply Group FSG 13 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Ammunition and Explosives.
- Which Federal Supply Classes are in FSG 13?
- FSG 13 contains the following Federal Supply Classes (FSC) (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class [NSC]): 1377, 1338, 1376, 1366, 1390, 1352, 1367, 1315, 1325, 1356, 1346, 1375, 1365, 1385, 1305, 1351, 1353, 1340, 1395, 1310, 1345, 1361, 1386, 1336, 1320, 1370, 1330, 1355, 1350, 1398, 1337, 1360
- Which NATO Supply Classification Classes are in NSG 13?
- NSG 13 contains the following NATO Supply Classification Classes (NSC) (also known as Federal Supply Class [FSC] in the USA): 1377, 1338, 1376, 1366, 1390, 1352, 1367, 1315, 1325, 1356, 1346, 1375, 1365, 1385, 1305, 1351, 1353, 1340, 1395, 1310, 1345, 1361, 1386, 1336, 1320, 1370, 1330, 1355, 1350, 1398, 1337, 1360
- When did the transition from Federal Supply Groups (FSG) to NATO Supply Groups (NSG) occur?
- The transition from Federal Supply Groups (FSG) to NATO Supply Groups (NSG) occurred on January 1, 1997. This change was implemented to align the classification and coding systems used by NATO member countries for military supplies and equipment. Federal Supply Groups (FSG) are now obsolete.
Top 20 Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Group 13
- What is a Detonating Cord? 1199 Items
- A Detonating Cord (CORD,DETONATING) is an item consisting of a flexible tube containing a core of explosive. The tube may be overwrapped with alternating layers of fibrous yarn or fiberglass and a flexible plastic material, or the tube may be covered with a fibrous overbraid and inclosed in another tube. It is designed for transmitting a confined detonation wave.
- What is a Rocket Motor? 735 Items
- A Rocket Motor is a nonairbreathing reaction propulsion device that consists essentially of a thrust chamber and exhaust nozzle, and that carries its own solid oxidizer-fuel combination from which hot gases are generated by combustion and expanded through a nozzle. See also ROCKET MOTOR CLUSTER.
- What is an Impulse Cartridge? 666 Items
- An Impulse Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,IMPULSE) is an item consisting of a quantity of propellant and a means of activation inclosed in a container. It may contain an integral cutting punch. It is designed to be inserted into or attached to one or more devices to provide the energy required to operate a device not requiring a time delay in their operating sequence. It is used in devices, such as initiators, thrusters, cutters, and the like. For cartridges with a time delay see CARTRIDGE, DELAY.
- What is a Detonating Cord Assembly? 1838 Items
- A Detonating Cord Assembly (CORD ASSEMBLY,DETONATING) is an item consisting of a definite length of detonating cord, having ends which are terminated with caps containing a quantity of explosive. The ends also incorporate a means to permit connection to another detonating cord assembly or item.
- What is a Rocket Motor? 735 Items
- A Rocket Motor is a nonairbreathing reaction propulsion device that consists essentially of a thrust chamber and exhaust nozzle, and that carries its own solid oxidizer-fuel combination from which hot gases are generated by combustion and expanded through a nozzle. See also ROCKET MOTOR CLUSTER.
- Cartridge,105 Millimeter 722 Items
- What is a Detonating Cord? 1199 Items
- A Detonating Cord (CORD,DETONATING) is an item consisting of a flexible tube containing a core of explosive. The tube may be overwrapped with alternating layers of fibrous yarn or fiberglass and a flexible plastic material, or the tube may be covered with a fibrous overbraid and inclosed in another tube. It is designed for transmitting a confined detonation wave.
- What is a Demolition Charge? 1104 Items
- A Demolition Charge (CHARGE,DEMOLITION) is an explosive load used to produce a general blasting effect.
- What is a Detonating Cord Assembly? 1838 Items
- A Detonating Cord Assembly (CORD ASSEMBLY,DETONATING) is an item consisting of a definite length of detonating cord, having ends which are terminated with caps containing a quantity of explosive. The ends also incorporate a means to permit connection to another detonating cord assembly or item.
- What is an Impulse Cartridge? 666 Items
- An Impulse Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,IMPULSE) is an item consisting of a quantity of propellant and a means of activation inclosed in a container. It may contain an integral cutting punch. It is designed to be inserted into or attached to one or more devices to provide the energy required to operate a device not requiring a time delay in their operating sequence. It is used in devices, such as initiators, thrusters, cutters, and the like. For cartridges with a time delay see CARTRIDGE, DELAY.
- Cartridge,12 Gage Shotgun 565 Items
- Cartridge,Caliber .50 621 Items
- Cartridge,7.62 Millimeter 1049 Items
- Cartridge,20 Millimeter 586 Items
- Cartridge,5.56 Millimeter 651 Items
- What is an Underwater Mine? 697 Items
- An Underwater Mine (MINE,UNDERWATER) is an encased underwater explosive device designed to destroy or damage an object such as a ship or submarine. It may be detonated or activated by means of acoustic, magnetic, or pressure influence, contact, and/or remote control. It may be laid either by aircraft, surface vessels, or submarines. When empty or inert loaded it may be used for training purposes.
- What is a Rocket Motor? 735 Items
- A Rocket Motor is a nonairbreathing reaction propulsion device that consists essentially of a thrust chamber and exhaust nozzle, and that carries its own solid oxidizer-fuel combination from which hot gases are generated by combustion and expanded through a nozzle. See also ROCKET MOTOR CLUSTER.
- What is an Impulse Cartridge? 666 Items
- An Impulse Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,IMPULSE) is an item consisting of a quantity of propellant and a means of activation inclosed in a container. It may contain an integral cutting punch. It is designed to be inserted into or attached to one or more devices to provide the energy required to operate a device not requiring a time delay in their operating sequence. It is used in devices, such as initiators, thrusters, cutters, and the like. For cartridges with a time delay see CARTRIDGE, DELAY.
- What is a Detonating Cord Assembly? 1838 Items
- A Detonating Cord Assembly (CORD ASSEMBLY,DETONATING) is an item consisting of a definite length of detonating cord, having ends which are terminated with caps containing a quantity of explosive. The ends also incorporate a means to permit connection to another detonating cord assembly or item.
- Cartridge,40 Millimeter 643 Items
- What is a Detonating Cord? 1199 Items
- A Detonating Cord (CORD,DETONATING) is an item consisting of a flexible tube containing a core of explosive. The tube may be overwrapped with alternating layers of fibrous yarn or fiberglass and a flexible plastic material, or the tube may be covered with a fibrous overbraid and inclosed in another tube. It is designed for transmitting a confined detonation wave.
- What is an Impulse Cartridge? 666 Items
- An Impulse Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,IMPULSE) is an item consisting of a quantity of propellant and a means of activation inclosed in a container. It may contain an integral cutting punch. It is designed to be inserted into or attached to one or more devices to provide the energy required to operate a device not requiring a time delay in their operating sequence. It is used in devices, such as initiators, thrusters, cutters, and the like. For cartridges with a time delay see CARTRIDGE, DELAY.
- What is a Detonating Cord Assembly? 1838 Items
- A Detonating Cord Assembly (CORD ASSEMBLY,DETONATING) is an item consisting of a definite length of detonating cord, having ends which are terminated with caps containing a quantity of explosive. The ends also incorporate a means to permit connection to another detonating cord assembly or item.
- Projectile,155 Millimeter 596 Items
- What is an Impulse Cartridge? 666 Items
- An Impulse Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,IMPULSE) is an item consisting of a quantity of propellant and a means of activation inclosed in a container. It may contain an integral cutting punch. It is designed to be inserted into or attached to one or more devices to provide the energy required to operate a device not requiring a time delay in their operating sequence. It is used in devices, such as initiators, thrusters, cutters, and the like. For cartridges with a time delay see CARTRIDGE, DELAY.
- Signal,Illumination 696 Items
- Grenade,Hand 1117 Items
- What is an Underwater Mine? 697 Items
- An Underwater Mine (MINE,UNDERWATER) is an encased underwater explosive device designed to destroy or damage an object such as a ship or submarine. It may be detonated or activated by means of acoustic, magnetic, or pressure influence, contact, and/or remote control. It may be laid either by aircraft, surface vessels, or submarines. When empty or inert loaded it may be used for training purposes.
- What is a Rocket Motor? 735 Items
- A Rocket Motor is a nonairbreathing reaction propulsion device that consists essentially of a thrust chamber and exhaust nozzle, and that carries its own solid oxidizer-fuel combination from which hot gases are generated by combustion and expanded through a nozzle. See also ROCKET MOTOR CLUSTER.
- What is a Detonating Cord Assembly? 1838 Items
- A Detonating Cord Assembly (CORD ASSEMBLY,DETONATING) is an item consisting of a definite length of detonating cord, having ends which are terminated with caps containing a quantity of explosive. The ends also incorporate a means to permit connection to another detonating cord assembly or item.
Stock Items for FSG 13 Page 1 of 359
- ASSY G-1405
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 8347836
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 12902958
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 70P860095-1001
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- P308C
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 300 BLACKOUT SUBSONIC
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- GBU-39B/B
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 7672165
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: B
- 233AS431-2
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 1377-JN55
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- 300 BLACKOUT SUPERSONIC
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 0103799-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 2
- 1963295
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: X
- RANTMET717
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- B4-L1203 RC
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- M3016APC125ASH16
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9
- 3000423
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 3717APC28
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9
- B1395ENKELTLANG
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- SMVD27
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- V36111.00
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- P1-SB-01A
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 2-01066
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 2-07350
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 2-15186
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 2-03742
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 1420-VN43
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- OS11312
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 9287151-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 9287150-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- MBEU148517-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 1
- MBEU145137-1
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 9287151-2
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- AST11000030-OI
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- DD(L)14046INDE131830000
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: A
- 1010FG-1804466
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
- G000511
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 6240710
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- 0024143
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- IM4285
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- T952M2110103
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 0001311
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 3201-36212-04
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: D
- AA318
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 5
- MBEU145127-1
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 05521G1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 9287150-2
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 10032191
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- P1-SST-01A
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 1375-802-0015
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- DE-377/1-03
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 23302-05(B)
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 502AS2222
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 5
- MBEU148360-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 1
- UWS-SP-SRM
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- HMTH96-9002-F/KEK
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: F
- F1340-222491
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9
- 12002-02(H)
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- WG114G1
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- EOAF/514
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 2
- 1392253-050305
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 1315-17-C586
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- 13020-03(A)
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- TD Z 1319-DE
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
- 70599-3
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 3186642
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 2526753
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 3138165-2
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- MBEU148520-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 1
- MBEU145127
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 1
- P1-DDT-01A
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 5E3502U1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- A202 POS. 8 OG 9
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9
- 1337-VG04
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- 8192451-091200-000-0
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- CA-PAR1-001B
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 1375-43052
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- 1305-01252
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- 90 104 500#300
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 54-1020-001
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: A
- 2-50098-00
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- F 1340-108011
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- AMG98767K
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- ADAC31835-50A
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 2
- 499300-101
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 504208
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 13001-04(A)
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 1050/977
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 1305-166-0210
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9