Description
U.S. Military Technical Manual TM 9-1305-200 Change 2, Small-Arms Ammunition, August 1964
Item Overview
This August 1964 Change 2 publication updates TM 9-1305-200, Small-Arms Ammunition. It adds a dated revision to a military reference covering cartridge identification, ammunition characteristics, and care. This listing is for the Change 2 update only. The complete June 1961 base manual, other change publications, ammunition, firearms, and accessories are not included.
Publication Details
The parent manual was issued jointly by the Army and Air Force and also carried Air Force Technical Order number TO 11A13-1-101.
- Manual number: TM 9-1305-200
- Change number: Change 2
- Subject: Small-Arms Ammunition
- Update date: August 1964
- Base manual date: June 14, 1961
- Publication type: Technical manual update
- Country of origin: United States
About the Change 2 Update
Numbered changes helped military units keep printed references current between complete editions. Change 2 identifies this publication’s place in the revision sequence for the June 1961 manual. It was intended to accompany the matching base edition, allowing personnel to apply revisions while retaining the original reference.
Parent Manual Coverage
The following subjects describe the original manual’s overall scope and provide background for this update. They do not identify the specific pages revised by Change 2.
- Cartridge identification, markings, and characteristics
- Ball, tracer, armor-piercing, blank, dummy, and other ammunition types
- .22, .30 Carbine, .30-caliber rifle and machine-gun, 7.62mm NATO, .45, and .50 ammunition
- Shotgun shells, rifle-grenade launching cartridges, and miscellaneous pistol ammunition
- Cartridge components, clips, belts, and links
- Ammunition care, handling, condition checks, packing, and shipping
Historical Background
The June 1961 base manual replaced TM 9-1990, dated September 15, 1947, and its changes. This August 1964 update belongs to the Cold War period, when military supply systems supported both established ammunition stocks and newer cartridge families. Keeping reference material current was part of managing that changing inventory.
Weapon-System History
The parent manual connects ammunition used by several generations of American service weapons. The M1 Garand fired .30-06 ammunition, while the M1 Carbine used the separate .30 Carbine cartridge. Both weapons saw extensive service during World War II and the Korean War. The later M14 rifle and M60 machine gun used 7.62mm NATO ammunition, supporting the move toward shared ammunition standards among allied forces. Their service during the Vietnam War gives this publication series a connection to the changing equipment of the 1960s.
History of Use
TM 9-1305-200 supported ammunition identification, training, inspection, and supply work. Its usefulness extended beyond its initial publication: the Army’s 1972 M14 and M14A1 operator’s manual directed readers to it for cartridge purposes and identification. This continued reference shows how a general ammunition manual supported weapon-specific publications over time.
Collector and Research Value
This update is a useful companion for collectors who already own the June 1961 base manual. It provides a dated source for studying revisions to military ammunition literature and comparing versions of the same reference. Separate change publications also help preserve the history of how military personnel maintained their working libraries.
Condition
This vintage military technical manual may show cover wear, edge wear, folds, yellowing, stains, writing, stamps, punched holes, loose pages, or other signs of age and storage. Printing details and condition may vary between available copies.
Ideal For
This publication is well suited for collections, research projects, and exhibits covering military ammunition references and Cold War supply practices.
- TM 9-1305-200 manual and change collections
- U.S. military technical-publication libraries
- Small-arms ammunition history research
- Cold War and Vietnam-era displays
- Museum and archival collections
- Research into military manual revisions
Approx length 8", Approx width 10", Approx height .1", Approx weight .1lbs.
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