What is Federal Supply Class 1005?

FSC 1005 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 1005) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Guns, through 30mm.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 1005?

NSC 1005 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 1005 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Guns, through 30mm.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 1005 in?

FSC 1005 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 10 which contains Weapons.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 1005 in?

NSC 1005is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 10 which contains Weapons.

What is a Rifle Bipod?

A Rifle Bipod (BIPOD,RIFLE) is an adjustable two-legged device attached to the muzzle end of a rifle to serve as a support for the weapon during firing. Excludes MOUNT, RIFLE.

What is a 12 Gage Shotgun?

A 12 Gage Shotgun (SHOTGUN,12 GAGE) is a manually operated, smooth bore, shoulder fired weapon. It may have a single-, double-, or multibarrel and it may be fired semiautomatically or successive rounds may be loaded into the chamber by slide action or manual insertion. Excludes SHOTGUN, 12 GAGE, RIOT TYPE.

What is a Shoulder Gun Stock?

A Shoulder Gun Stock (STOCK,GUN,SHOULDER) is an item usually made of hardwood to which the barrel assembly and other parts of a shoulder-fired gun are attached. It is usually designed in one piece, but some items may have a wooden or metal section for the attachment of gun parts to which a metal STOCK EXTENSION, GUN is attached.

What is a Firing Pin?

A Firing Pin (PIN,FIRING) is an item used in a firing mechanism of a gun, mine, bomb, fuze, projectile, or the like, which strikes and detonates a sensitive explosive to initiate an explosive train or a propelling charge.

What is a Gun Hand Guard?

A Gun Hand Guard (GUARD,HAND,GUN) is an item made of wood or plastic usually designed with a semicircular groove to fit over the top of the barrel of a carbine or rifle and attached by metal fastening devices. It is shaped to fit the hand and to protect it during firing. Excludes FORE END, GUN.

A Sear is an item so designed as to retain the firing mechanism of a gun in the cocked position and release it by a rotating or sliding motion.

What is a Cartridge Magazine?

A Cartridge Magazine (MAGAZINE,CARTRIDGE) is a metallic spring-loaded container of rectangular cross-sectional shape designed to hold cartridges and to be inserted into the magazine well of a pistol, rifle, or machine gun. It is an integral part of a gun, capable of being removed from the magazine well, reloaded and reused. Excludes CLIP, CARTRIDGE.

A Trigger is an item/device, part of the firing mechanism, that actuates a firing pin or initiates an explosive train.

What is a Front Sight Blade?

A Front Sight Blade (BLADE,FRONT SIGHT) is a narrow metal strip mounted perpendicular to a base and integral to a SIGHT, FRONT.

What is a Front Sight?

A Front Sight (SIGHT,FRONT) is a metallic bead, blade, post, or the like, attached on the muzzle end of military carbines, pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, and other similar items as a sighting device. It may be provided with a hood or protective wings.

What is a Rear Sight?

A Rear Sight (SIGHT,REAR) is an item attached to the breech end and integral to a carbine, machine gun, pistol, rifle, or the like. It may be a fixed or adjustable cross blade with a U-or V-shaped notch or aperture, or it may have elevation and windage adjustment knobs, slides, and graduated scales and be provided with aperture disks.

What is a Breech Bolt?

A Breech Bolt (BOLT,BREECH) is a mechanism which closes the breech in a carbine, machine gun, rifle, and the like. It is designed to push a cartridge into the chamber of a gun by sliding action. It may contain the ejector, extractor, and/or firing pin. Excludes BOLT, AUTOMATIC WEAPON.

What is a Small Arms Sling?

A Small Arms Sling (SLING,SMALL ARMS) is a looped strap mounted on the underside of a shoulder fired weapon to provide the means for carrying the weapon or steadying the weapon for firing.

What is a Small Arms Cleaning Brush?

A Small Arms Cleaning Brush (BRUSH,CLEANING,SMALL ARMS) is a brush specially designed for cleaning the bore, chamber, and the like, of a small arms weapon.

What is a Small Arms Cleaning Rod?

A Small Arms Cleaning Rod (ROD,CLEANING,SMALL ARMS) is a cylindrical body used with a brush or cloth (swab), or other attachment, for cleaning the bore of a small arms firearm. See also STAFF SECTION, CLEANING, ARTILLERY. Excludes ROD SECTION, CLEANING, SMALL ARMS.

What is a Recoil Mechanism Buffer?

A Recoil Mechanism Buffer (BUFFER,RECOIL MECHANISM) is a device or mechanism designed to absorb and check the recoil or counterrecoil force of a weapon when it is fired.

What is a Blank Ammunition Firing Attachment?

A Blank Ammunition Firing Attachment (FIRING ATTACHMENT,BLANK AMMUNITION) is an item attached to the flash suppressor or muzzle-end of a small arms weapon, such as a rifle or machine gun, or at the breech-end of an automatic gun, used with blank ammunition to simulate repetitive or self-loading action of automatic or semiautomatic weapons. It may include a breech shield to deflect breech gas or powder particles from the face of the shooter.

What is a Machine Gun Mount?

A Machine Gun Mount (MOUNT,MACHINE GUN) is an item designed to support a machine gun. See also MOUNT, MACHINE GUN, TRAILER MOUNTED. Excludes MOUNT, GUN.

What is a Cartridge Ejector?

A Cartridge Ejector (EJECTOR,CARTRIDGE) is a device in the breech mechanism of a gun, rifle, or the like, which automatically throws out an empty cartridge case or unfired cartridge from the breech or receiver.

What is a Cartridge Extractor?

A Cartridge Extractor (EXTRACTOR,CARTRIDGE) is a device in the breech mechanism of a gun, rifle, grenade launcher, or the like for (1) pulling an empty cartridge case or an unfired cartridge out of the chamber of the weapon, or (2) extracting a cartridge from a belt and positioning it for insertion into the chamber.

What is an Access Cover?

An Access Cover (COVER,ACCESS) is a rigid or flexible item of various shapes attached to a structure for the purpose of providing access for inspection, service, replacement of components and/or adjustments or mounting operations. It is designed to be attached by means of bolt holes, slots, mounting ears, tabs, and the like. To permit access, the mounted cover requires partial or complete removal. It may include an observation window. For items permanently attached by hinges and the like, see DOOR, ACCESS (as modified). Excludes all covers not specifically designed to provide access for the purposes listed above.

What is a Small Arms Sling Swivel?

A Small Arms Sling Swivel (SWIVEL,SLING,SMALL ARMS) is an elongated D-shaped hinged device mounted on the underside of the stock and fore-end of a shoulder fired weapon to accommodate a SLING, SMALL ARMS.

What is a 5.56 Millimeter Carbine?

A 5.56 Millimeter Carbine (CARBINE,5.56 MILLIMETER) is a small arms weapon with a short barrel and stock, magazine-fed, gas operated, 3-round burst or semiautomatic, which is usually fired from the shoulder. See also RIFLE (as modified).

What is a Mounting Bracket?

A Mounting Bracket (BRACKET,MOUNTING) is a bracket of various shapes (other than angle), designed to be attached to a supporting surface for the specific purpose of positioning, aligning and/or supporting another item. Excludes BRACE (as modified); BRACKET, ANGLE; and BRACKET, DOUBLE ANGLE. See also BRACKET (1), ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR; BRACKET, FIRE EXTINGUISHER; BRACKET, SOLENOID; BRACKET, TRACK, SLIDING DOOR; and RETAINER (as modified).

What is a Weapon Gun Modification Kit?

A Weapon Gun Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,GUN,WEAPON) is an item or collective items employed to modify weap0ns.

What is a Gun Cleaning Kit?

A Gun Cleaning Kit (CLEANING KIT,GUN) is a collection of items including rods, brushes, swabs, solvents, lubricants and the like, specifically designed for the basic maintenance of weapons.

What is a Magazine Catch?

A Magazine Catch (CATCH,MAGAZINE) is a manually or automatically operated quick release component or assembly used to secure a MAGAZINE, CARTRIDGE in a weapon.

What is a Gun Mounting Adapter?

A Gun Mounting Adapter (ADAPTER,GUN MOUNTING) is an adapter of various designs with provisions to facilitate connection of a gun or guns to a mounting to obtain a desired result. It may incorporate gun-firing, recoil-shock, absorbing, or vibration dampener mechanisms.

What is a Weapon Mounted Adapter Rail?

A Weapon Mounted Adapter Rail (ADAPTER RAIL,WEAPON MOUNTED) is a device that provide(s) rail type mounting surfaces on a rifle, carbine, machine gun or pistol. The mounting surfaces will allow the attachment of various accessories to the weapon which may include forward pistol grips(s), flashligt(s), various sighting devices, and the like. It may/may not be permanently mounted.

What is a Machine Gun Cradle?

A Machine Gun Cradle (CRADLE,MACHINE GUN) is an item designed to support and balance a machine gun. It has facilities for attachments to the yoke and/or traversing and elevating mechanism by means of bolts and locking pins.

Guns, through 30mm - Canada (CA)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 1005

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 1005

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 10 Weapons

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 10 Weapons

Items Managed by Canada (CA) - NCB is 20 or 21

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NSN Format for Guns, through 30mm
Codified by Canada

10	05	21	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 1005 refers to guns that are capable of firing ammunition up to and including 30mm in caliber. This class is part of NATO Supply Group 10, which is specifically designated for weapons.

Guns in this supply class are typically categorized as small arms and light weapons. They can include various types of firearms such as rifles, machine guns, submachine guns, and pistols. These guns are designed for use by military personnel and are commonly used in combat, law enforcement, and self-defense.

The NATO Supply Class 1005 for Guns, Through 30mm, covers a wide range of firearms that are used by NATO member countries. These guns are subject to specific standards and regulations set by NATO to ensure interoperability and compatibility among member nations.

It's important to note that the supply class and group classification system used by NATO helps to standardize the identification and categorization of military equipment and supplies. This allows for efficient logistics and procurement processes among NATO member countries.

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FSC 1005 Guns, through 30mm - Canada (CA)

Includes Machine Guns; Brushes, Machine Gun and Pistol.

Excludes Turrets, Aircraft.

Note-This group includes combat weapons as well as weapon-like noncombat items, such as line throwing devices and pyrotechnic pistols. Also included in this group are weapon neutralizing equipment, such as degaussers, and deception equipment, such as camouflage nets. Excluded from this group are fire control and night devices classifiable in groups 12 or 58.

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