FSG 13 Ammunition and Explosives

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Group 13?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Group 13?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Classes are in FSG 13?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Classes are in NSG 13?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

When did the transition from Federal Supply Groups (FSG) to NATO Supply Groups (NSG) occur?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What is a Line Throwing Device?

Accepted Answer

A Line Throwing Device is an item which fires or launches a line-carrying projectile. May include applicable equipment such as projectiles and lines.

Question 7

What is a Dirt And Liquid Deflector?

Accepted Answer

A Dirt And Liquid Deflector (DEFLECTOR,DIRT AND LIQUID) is an item so shaped as to deflect one or more of the following: dust, dirt, grease, oil, or liquid into a desired direction or away from a particular area. Can be attached to a stationary or with a revolving part.May or may notbe a mechanical device.

Question 8

What is an Ignition Cartridge?

Accepted Answer

An Ignition Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,IGNITION) is an item consisting of a quantity of ignition material and a means of activation inclosed in a container. It may contain an integral primer. It is designed to be inserted into or attached to a device to serve as the inner zone charge and provide the flame necessary for igniting additional increment charges. It is used with mortars, catapults, and the like.

Question 9

What is a Powder Actuated Tool Cartridge?

Accepted Answer

A Powder Actuated Tool Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,POWDER ACTUATED TOOL) is a cylindrical, metallic case containing a charge of smokeless powder. Designed to be fired in a DRIVER, PROJECTILE UNIT, POWDER ACTUATED.

Question 10

What is a Detonating Cord?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

What is an Electric Squib?

Accepted Answer

An Electric Squib (SQUIB,ELECTRIC) is an item designed for electrical firing of burning type munitions or to initiate operation of jettisoning equipment and shearing devices, or as igniters for rockets or for setting equipment in motion where a small explosive device is required. It consists essentially of a tube containing a flammable material and a small charge of powder compressed around a fine resistance wire connected to electrical leads or terminals. Excludes CARTRIDGE, IMPULSE.

Question 12

What is an Explosive Bolt Cartridge?

Accepted Answer

An Explosive Bolt Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,EXPLOSIVE BOLT) is an item consisting of a quantity of high explosive packed in a cylindrical case which is designed to be placed inside of an explosive bolt and when ignited furnishes the shock which causes the bolt to separate. It may or may not include the igniter.

Question 13

What is a Life Raft Cartridge-Vial?

Accepted Answer

A Life Raft Cartridge-Vial (CARTRIDGE-VIAL,LIFE RAFT) is an item consisting of an explosive cartridge assembled to a vial of compressed carbon dioxide. It is designed so that immersion of the cartridge in sea-water initiates an electric current which activates an electric squib thereby releasing the carbon dioxide and providing a means for life raft inflation.

Question 14

What is a Cartridge Actuated Thruster?

Accepted Answer

A Cartridge Actuated Thruster (THRUSTER,CARTRIDGE ACTUATED) is an item operated by gases generated by explosion of a cartridge. The item provides thrust for opening or closing latches, hatches, and the like, and/or positioning aircraft components such as instrument panels, seats, etc., to facilitate emergency escape of personnel.

Question 15

What is an Aircraft Fire Extinguisher Cartridge?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Fire Extinguisher Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,AIRCRAFT FIRE EXTINGUISHER) is an item consisting of an electric squib(s), a small caliber projectile, and a mounting device. The item is designed for insertion into a liquid fire extinguisher to provide a means for activation of the extinguisher by remote control.

Question 16

What is an Aircraft Ejection Seat Catapult?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Ejection Seat Catapult (CATAPULT,AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT) is an item designed to propel an ejection seat with personnel from an aircraft.

Question 17

What is an Aircraft Canopy Remover?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Canopy Remover (REMOVER,AIRCRAFT CANOPY) is an item designed to jettison the canopy from an aircraft to provide an exit for personnel.

Question 18

What is a Cartridge Actuated Initiator?

Accepted Answer

A Cartridge Actuated Initiator (INITIATOR,CARTRIDGE ACTUATED) is an item which produces gas pressure of short duration, less than one (1) second, by the explosion of a propellant charge contained in a removable cartridge. It is designed to activate aircraft canopy removers, catapults, release mechanisms, and the like.

Question 19

What is an Electric Detonator?

Accepted Answer

An Electric Detonator (DETONATOR,ELECTRIC) is an item consisting of electrical leads and explosive elements designed to detonate an explosive charge.

Question 20

What is a Powder Actuated Tool Fastener Unit?

Accepted Answer

A Powder Actuated Tool Fastener Unit (FASTENER UNIT,POWDER ACTUATED TOOL) is an item consisting of a CARTRIDGE, POWDER ACTUATED TOOL, a fastener, and a sabot designed to be fired from a powder actuated projectile unit driver.

Question 21

What is a Rocket Motor?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

What is an Explosive Actuator Firing Device?

Accepted Answer

An Explosive Actuator Firing Device (FIRING DEVICE,EXPLOSIVE ACTUATOR) is a semiautomatic item designed to be initiated by an external force. Its function is to detonate an explosive actuator cartridge by mechanical means, for the actuation of mechanical contrivances.

Question 23

What is a Firing Pin?

Accepted Answer

A Firing Pin (PIN,FIRING) is an item used in a firing mechanism of a gun, mine, bomb, fuze, projectile, or the like, which strikes and detonates a sensitive explosive to initiate an explosive train or a propelling charge.

Question 24

What is a Rocket Motor Exhaust Nozzle?

Accepted Answer

A Rocket Motor Exhaust Nozzle (NOZZLE,EXHAUST,ROCKET MOTOR) is an item designed with a constricting throat section and a divergent section. The constricting throat section compresses the propellant gases and maintains the pressure within the thrust chamber of the rocket motor by limiting the flow of gases. The divergent section controls the expansion of the gases causing increased thrust.

Question 25

What is a Battery Set?

Accepted Answer

A Battery Set is a grouping of items consisting of two or more separate batteries. It may or may not be inclosed in separate cases.

Question 26

What is an Impulse Cartridge?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

What is a Delay Cartridge?

Accepted Answer

A Delay Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,DELAY) is an item consisting of a quantity of propellant, a means of activation, and a time delay 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 energy required to operate devices requiring a time delay in their operating sequence. It is used in devices such as actuators, release mechanisms, cutters, and the like. For cartridges without a time delay, see CARTRIDGE, IMPULSE.

Question 28

What is a Propellant Actuated Device Booster-Fitting?

Accepted Answer

A Propellant Actuated Device Booster-Fitting (BOOSTER-FITTING,PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICE) is an item designed to connect two or more detonating cord assemblies, and contain and distribute a calculated flow of controlled detonation. It may be designed to be mounted through bulkheads, frames and the like. It may include a quick disconnect feature.

Question 29

What is a Cartridge Actuated Cutter?

Accepted Answer

A Cartridge Actuated Cutter (CUTTER,CARTRIDGE ACTUATED) is a cartridge actuated device designed to sever electrical cable, wire rope, parachute reefing lines, pipe, and the like, by utilizing a cartridge to actuate the cutting blade. In operation the device may be affixed and controlled by automatic, remote control, or manual methods. Also, these items may be suitable for use underwater.

Question 30

What is a Propellant Actuated Cutter?

Accepted Answer

A Propellant Actuated Cutter (CUTTER,PROPELLANT ACTUATED) is a propellant actuated device designed to sever electrical cable, wire rope, parachute reefing lines, pipe, and the like, by utilizing a propellant charge to actuate the cutting blade. In operation the device may be affixed and controlled by automatic, remote control, or manual methods. Also, these items may be suitable for use underwater.

Question 31

What is a Propellant Actuated Release?

Accepted Answer

A Propellant Actuated Release (RELEASE,PROPELLANT ACTUATED) is a release which utilizes gas pressure to accomplish separation by shearing the pin(s) which lock(s) the piston to the chamber, or freeing a piston from its locking mechanism. It has a means of attachment at both ends for components and may include a delay element. It is designed to release such items as bombs, parachutes attached to external stores, stores containers, hatches, crash locator beacons, and the like.

Question 32

What is an Impulse Cartridge Set?

Accepted Answer

An Impulse Cartridge Set (CARTRIDGE SET,IMPULSE) is a group of two or more CARTRIDGE, IMPULSE. It may contain cartridges of different configurations.

Question 33

What is a Propellant Actuated Initiator?

Accepted Answer

A Propellant Actuated Initiator (INITIATOR,PROPELLANT ACTUATED) is an item which produces gas pressure of short duration, less than one (1) second, by the burning of an uncased, self-contained propellant charge. It may include an electrical ignition element. It is designed to activate aircraft canopy removers, catapults, release mechanisms, and the like.

Question 34

What is a Nonrechargeable Battery?

Accepted Answer

A Nonrechargeable Battery (BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE) is a battery, composed of two or more cells forming a single unit, which is not rechargeable and whose electrolyte generally is not in fluid form. For batteries which are recargeable, see BATTERY (1), STORAGE. For items which are composed of a single cell, see CELL BATTERY. Excludes BATTERY, WATER-ACTIVATED.

Question 35

What is an Explosive Actuated Valve?

Accepted Answer

An Explosive Actuated Valve (VALVE,EXPLOSIVE ACTUATED) is an item designed to release gas or fluid by an explosive igniter to control operation of fin(s), rudder(s), switches or other functional items of a guided missile, guided bomb, torpedo or other ammunition.

Question 36

What is an Explosive Actuated Valve Igniter?

Accepted Answer

An Explosive Actuated Valve Igniter (IGNITER,EXPLOSIVE ACTUATED VALVE) is an explosive item designed to initiate valve action in the control system of a guided missile. It may be molded into the body of an electrical connector.

Question 37

What is a Rotary Explosive Actuator?

Accepted Answer

A Rotary Explosive Actuator (ACTUATOR,EXPLOSIVE,ROTARY) is a self-contained power transmitting device designed to convert pyrotechnic energy into controlled mechanical force in the form of torque (rotational mechanical movement). It is comprised of a piston, powder charge, electrical bridge wire and contacts inclosed in a housing.

Question 38

What is a Shaped Charge?

Accepted Answer

A Shaped Charge (CHARGE,SHAPED) is an explosive load which is formed to produce a specific shattering or penetrating effect other than demolition. Excludes CHARGE, DEMOLITION.

Question 39

What is a Cartridge Actuated Release?

Accepted Answer

A Cartridge Actuated Release (RELEASE,CARTRIDGE ACTUATED) is a remote controlled release which utilizes a cartridge to disconnect a locking mechanism between a trailer and its towing vehicle.

Question 40

What is an Aircraft Rescue And Operating System Ammunition Kit?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Rescue And Operating System Ammunition Kit (AMMUNITION KIT,RESCUE AND OPERATING SYSTEM,AIRCRAFT) is a collection of items, such as cartridges, actuators, igniters, cutter, thrusts and explosive devices (MDC), as required for the operation of rescue, safety and dropping devices.

Question 41

What is an Actuated Cartridge Thruster Parts Kit?

Accepted Answer

An Actuated Cartridge Thruster Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,ACTUATED CARTRIDGE THRUSTER) is a parts kit used to repair a THRUSTER, CARTRIDGE ACTUATED.

Question 42

What is a Cartridge Actuated Cable And Cutter Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Cartridge Actuated Cable And Cutter Assembly (CABLE AND CUTTER ASSEMBLY,CARTRIDGE ACTUATED) is a device consisting of a CUTTER, CARTRIDGE ACTUATED and a cable assembly designed to release the pads which stabilize a missile in flight.

Question 43

What is a Fire Extinguisher Operating Cartridge?

Accepted Answer

A Fire Extinguisher Operating Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,OPERATING,FIRE EXTINGUISHER) is an explosive item, designed to provide a means of activating a fire extinguisher.

Question 44

What is a Powder Actuated Tool Cartridge And Stud?

Accepted Answer

A Powder Actuated Tool Cartridge And Stud (CARTRIDGE AND STUD,POWDER ACTUATED TOOL) is an item with a cylindrical, metallic case containing a charge of smokeless powder and a specially designed stud, pin or the like tapered on one end and with or without screw thread on the other. It is designed to be used in a DRIVER, PROJECTILE UNIT, POWDER ACTUATED to drive the pinlike item in solid material, such as concrete or steel. For items without a stud, see CARTRIDGE, POWDER ACTUATED TOOL.

Question 45

What is a Cable And Cutter Assembly Cartridge Actuated Refire Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Cable And Cutter Assembly Cartridge Actuated Refire Kit (REFIRE KIT,CABLE AND CUTTER ASSEMBLY CARTRIDGE ACTUATED) is a kit used to replace the cartridge assembly in a cable cutter.

Question 46

What is a Firing Pin Lock?

Accepted Answer

A Firing Pin Lock (LOCK,FIRING PIN) is a lock designed to prevent the movement and accidental activation of the FIRING PIN during storage, transport, handling, loading and the like.

Question 47

What is an Environmental Protective Cover Assembly?

Accepted Answer

An Environmental Protective Cover Assembly is a protective cover assembly designed to protect seeker dome of tactical missiles from dust, moisture, contaminants, and/or damage. The cover consists of an electroexplosive devise and may also include cable assemblies for interface connection to the tactical missile.

Question 48

What is an Aircraft Ejection Seat Cartridge Firing Device?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Ejection Seat Cartridge Firing Device (FIRING DEVICE,CARTRIDGE,AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT) is a firing device specifically designed to be used in the cartridge of ejector seats.

Question 49

What is an Impulse Cartridge Chamber?

Accepted Answer

An Impulse Cartridge Chamber (CHAMBER,IMPULSE CARTRIDGE) is a thick-walled metallic tube designed to accommodate a CARTRIDGE, IMPULSE and adapted to the shape of a cartridge, which determines the release direction of the blast of the impulse cartridge. At one end, a gas circuit, a mechanical/electrical release mechanism or a seal can be mounted; the other end can be bolted to the housing or be designed as an ejector nozzle.

Question 50

What is an Arm Fire Initiator?

Accepted Answer

An Arm Fire Initiator (INITIATOR,ARM FIRE) is iNC 50112 REINSTATED ON 020817&#126;A manually actuated handle assembly that provides the mechanical input to function an explosive line connected to the end of the handle.INC 50112 CANCELLED ON 040511.

Question 51

What is a Cutting Cord?

Accepted Answer

A Cutting Cord (CORD,CUTTING) is an item designed to cut with a great precision materials such as metal, composite materials, plastic, and the like.

Question 52

What is a Shaped Charge Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Shaped Charge Assembly (CHARGE ASSEMBLY,SHAPED) is an assembly of components which includes a CHARGE, SHAPED and is used to produce a specific shattering or penetrating effect other than demolition.  Excludes CHARGE ASSEMBLY, DEMOLITION.

Question 53

What is an Explosive Actuated Parachute Release?

Accepted Answer

An Explosive Actuated Parachute Release (PARACHUTE RELEASE,EXPLOSIVE ACTUATED) is an item with an explosive charge and power supply designed to release the parachute risers from the attaching hardware.

Question 54

What is an Aircraft Explosive Panel?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Explosive Panel (PANEL,EXPLOSIVE,AIRCRAFT) is an item which consists of a PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AIRCRAFT and pre-installed explosive components to aid and assist crew and/or passengers in aircraft agress.

Question 55

What is a Training Impulse Cartridge Set?

Accepted Answer

A Training Impulse Cartridge Set (CARTRIDGE SET,IMPULSE,TRAINING) is a group of two or more CARTRIDGE, IMPULSE, TRAINING. It may contain cartridges of different configurations.

Question 56

What is an Escape System Parts Kit?

Accepted Answer

An Escape System Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,ESCAPE SYSTEM) is a parts kit used for the repair and/or replacement of worn, damaged or expended parts of an emergency escape system.

Question 57

What is an Aircraft Escape System Ejection Seat Sequencer?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Escape System Ejection Seat Sequencer (SEQUENCER,EJECTION SEAT,AIRCRAFT ESCAPE SYSTEM) is a device containing explosives and or pyrotechnics which provides automatic activation, at preset intervals, for aircraft crew member ejection seat escape systems and its subsystems.  It may contain logic circuitry to select the best mode of operation based upon speed and altitude at the time of ejection.  It also may contain thermal batteries, when activated, provides power to operate timing circuits and initiated electrical impulses that actuate subsystem ballistic devices.

Question 58

What is a Pyrotechnic Embrittlement Circuit?

Accepted Answer

A Pyrotechnic Embrittlement Circuit (EMBRITTLEMENT CIRCUIT,PYROTECHNIC) is a collection of items used to transmit a shock wave along the embrittlement points of an item which must be destroyed in order to evacuate personnel in emergency. It consists of a FIRING UNIT, PYROTECHNIC; several CORD ASSEMBLY, DETONATING; a CORD, CUTTING; and a RELAY, EXPLOSIVE.

Question 59

What is a Linear Explosive Actuator?

Accepted Answer

A Linear Explosive Actuator (ACTUATOR,EXPLOSIVE,LINEAR) is a self-contained power transmitting device designed to convert chemical energy into controlled mechanical force in the form of linear mechanical movement. It is comprised essentially of a piston, powder charge, electrical bridge wire and contacts inclosed in a housing.

Question 60

What is a Thermal Battery?

Accepted Answer

A Thermal Battery (BATTERY,THERMAL) is an item consisting of primary cell(s), electrically connected to produce an electromotive force by electrochemical action. The item is a nonrechargeable battery that is completely inert until it is activated by a heating process which melts the electrolyte.

Question 61

What is an Explosive Bolt?

Accepted Answer

An Explosive Bolt (BOLT,EXPLOSIVE) is an item specifically designed to contain a CARTRIDGE, EXPLOSIVE BOLT or an encapsulated explosive charge, or the like. When ignited the explosive furnishes the shock which causes the bolt to separate. May include connectors, bridge wires, or the like.

Question 62

What is a Radio Beacon Set Catapult Cartridge?

Accepted Answer

A Radio Beacon Set Catapult Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,RADIO BEACON SET CATAPULT) is this item is used to ignite the propellant of a catapult.

Question 63

What is a Cartridge Delay Element?

Accepted Answer

A Cartridge Delay Element (DELAY ELEMENT,CARTRIDGE) is this item is designed to be an integral part of a cartridge, and is designed to give a specific delay time.

Question 64

What is a Propellant Actuated Gas Pressure Generator?

Accepted Answer

A Propellant Actuated Gas Pressure Generator (GENERATOR,GAS PRESSURE,PROPELLANT ACTUATED) is a device consisting of one or more cylinders and a propellant charge(s). The charge(s) may be contained in a removable cartridge. It may be initiated mechanically or initiated electrically, utilizing one or more electrical ignition elements. It is designed to produce a steady flow of gas of a determined volume at a specific pressure and temperature for a given length of time to spin turbines, inflate life rafts, operate pumps which supply hydraulic pressure to missile controls, eject a guided missile from its launching tube, and the like. It may also be used to actuate aircraft escape systems.

Ammunition and Explosives

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 13

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 13

NSN Format for Ammunition and Explosives

Additional Information for Ammunition and Explosives

Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Inert Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; and Components

Bulk Explosives

Fuzes and Primers

Underwater Mine Disposal Inert Devices

Tactical Sets, Kits, and Outfits

Ammunition, 75mm through 125mm

Bombs

Torpedos and Components, Explosive

Remote Munitions

Demolition Materials

Military Chemical Agents

Surface Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tools and Equipment

Ammunition, through 30mm

Underwater Mines and Components, Explosive

Underwater Mine Disposal Explosive Devices

Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components

Miscellaneous Ammunition

Ammunition, over 30mm up to 75mm

Land Mines

Depth Charges and Components, Explosive

Underwater Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Swimmer Weapons Systems Tools and Equipment

Guided Missile Warheads and Explosive Components

Ammunition, over 125mm

Pyrotechnics

Grenades

Torpedos and Components, Inert

Underwater Mine and Components, Inert

Specialized Ammunition Handling and Servicing Equipment

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Explosive Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; and Components

Depth Charges and Components, Inert

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