TIER CALIBER COLOR Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com MIL-STD-709D I 5.56mm Black I 5.56mm Blue TIER CALIBER COLOR STANDARD INTERPRETATION TYPE COLOR APPLICATION Body Projectile Picture I 5.56mm Black FED-STD-595/37038 Identifies an armor piercing ammunition or indicates an armor piercing capability Armor Piercing None Black Tip I 5.56mm Blue FED-STD-595/15000’s FED-STD-595/25000’s FED-STD-595/35000’s Identifies short range training ammunition Short Range Training None Light Blue