Abstract: A color coded ammunition system includes a plurality of ballistic rounds, each having a bullet mass, a casing, a color identifier, and a numerical identifier. For each of the plurality of ballistic rounds, the bullet mass is terminally mounted into the casing with the color identifier being incorporated into the bullet mass and the numerical identifier being visibly disposed about the casing. The color identifier may be coated onto the bullet mass or impregnated into the bullet mass. The numerical identifier corresponds to the color identifier for each of the plurality of rounds, such that the firing order of the plurality of ballistic rounds can be determined. Furthermore, the numerical identifier can be utilized to uniquely match each of the plurality of ballistic rounds to an individual or institution.