MIL-STD-709-SUP Ammunition Color CodingThis standard covers a color coding system for ammunition.

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TIER

CALIBER

COLOR

STANDARD

INTERPRETATION

TYPE

COLOR APPLICATION

Body

Projectile

Picture

I

9mm

Silver & Yellow

natural zinc/aluminum FED-STD-595/13000's FED-STD-595/23000's FED-STD-595/33000's

Identifies close combat mission capability kit dye marking ammunition

Dye

Marking

Silver

Translucent Dome with Yellow Marking Compound

I

.50 cal

Silver

FED-STD-595/17178

Identifies completely inert small caliber ammunition designed for use in activities such as assembly, testing, handling, training, etc.

Dummy

Silver

Silver