Appendix F
Ammunition Identification

Ammunition is identified by markings and color-coding on the items themselves, the containers, and the packing boxes. The markings and standard nomenclature of each item, together with the lot number, FSC, NSN, DODIC, and DODAC, completely identify each item and are used to maintain accountable records. This appendix gives a basic explanation of markings and color-coding. Because color-coding is a more ready means of identification, it is given greater emphasis here.

MARKINGS

F-1. Markings stenciled or stamped on munitions items include all information needed for complete identification. Components in which all explosive, incendiary, or toxic materials have been simulated by substitution of inert material are identified by impressed INERT markings. Components in which all explosive, incendiary, or toxic materials have been omitted are identified by stamped EMPTY markings.

AMMUNITION LOT NUMBER

F-2. Each item of ammunition is assigned a complete round or item lot number when it is manufactured or is at the LAP plant. See MIL-STD 1168-A for a description of the current system. See MIL-STD 1168 for a discussion of the old lot numbering system. Figure F-1 breaks down a typical ammunition lot number showing both the new and old systems.

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Grenade, Hand, Riot, CS, ABC-M7A2
Grenade, Hand, Riot, CS, ABC-M7A3

FM 23-30: ABC-M7A2/A3
The ABC-M7A2 and ABC-M7A3 riot-control hand grenades contain only CS as a filler. They differ only in the amount of filler and the form of the CS they contain. The ABC-M7A2 grenade has 5.5 ounces of burning mixture and 3.5 ounces of CS in gelatin capsules. The ABC-M7A3 has 7.5 ounces of burning mixture and 4.5 ounces of CS pellets.

The bodies of both grenades are sheet metal with four emission holes at the top and one at the bottom. Both grenades have gray bodies with red bands and markings. These grenades do not have safety clips.

ABC-M7A3 Unit cost: $175 (Fiscal Year 2005).

Grenade, Hand, Riot, CN1, ABC-M25A1

FM 23-30: M25A1
Obsolete. [Still in Use] The ABC-M25A1 riot control hand grenade is a bursting munition with an integral fuze.

All fillers are mixed with silica aerogel for increased dissemination efficiency.

The M25 series of riot-control hand grenades have a radius burst (visible cloud grenade) of about 16 feet (5 m), but fragments of the grenade are occasionally projected up to 82 feet (25 m).

The grenade has a gray body with red band and red markings. Grenade, Hand, Riot, CN1, ABC-M25A2
Grenade, Hand, Riot, CS1, ABC-M25A2

FM 23-30: M25A2 TACTICAL AND MATERIEL INNOVATIONS: ABC-M25A2 CS1
ABC-M25A2 CS1

Obsolete. [Still in Use] The ABC-M25A2 riot control hand grenade is a bursting munition with an integral fuze. The M25A2 grenade is an improved version of the M25A1 grenade. The two grenades differ primarily in body construction.

All fillers are mixed with silica aerogel for increased dissemination efficiency.

The M25 series of riot-control hand grenades have a radius burst (visible cloud grenade) of about 16 feet (5 m), but fragments of the grenade are occasionally projected up to 82 feet (25 m).

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