FSG 25 Vehicular Equipment Components

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Group 25?

Accepted Answer

FSG 25 is the Federal Supply Group (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Group NSG 25) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Vehicular Equipment Components.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Group 25?

Accepted Answer

NSG 25 is the NATO Supply Classification Group (also known as Federal Supply Group FSG 25 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Vehicular Equipment Components.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Classes are in FSG 25?

Accepted Answer

FSG 25 contains the following Federal Supply Classes (FSC) (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class [NSC]): 2543,2592,2541,2510,2590,2520,2530,2540

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Classes are in NSG 25?

Accepted Answer

NSG 25 contains the following NATO Supply Classification Classes (NSC) (also known as Federal Supply Class [FSC] in the USA): 2543,2592,2541,2510,2590,2520,2530,2540

Question 5

When did the transition from Federal Supply Groups (FSG) to NATO Supply Groups (NSG) occur?

Accepted Answer

The transition from Federal Supply Groups (FSG) to NATO Supply Groups (NSG) occurred on January 1, 1997. This change was implemented to align the classification and coding systems used by NATO member countries for military supplies and equipment. Federal Supply Groups (FSG) are now obsolete.

Question 6

What is a Vehicle Storage Ventilator Adapter?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicle Storage Ventilator Adapter (ADAPTER,VEHICLE STORAGE VENTILATOR) is an adapter constructed of sheet metal and designed to fit a ventilator of one size or shape to an aperture of another size or shape in a combat or special purpose vehicle which requires ventilation while in storage.

Question 7

What is a Vehicle Boarding Ladder?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicle Boarding Ladder (LADDER,VEHICLE BOARDING) is a ladder equipped with facilities for attachment to a ground vehicle. It is designed specifically for boarding and debarking from a vehicle.

Question 8

What is a Vehicular Bumper?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Bumper (BUMPER,VEHICULAR) is an item usually metallic, specifically designed to be mounted on the chassis and/or body of ground vehicles for protection against damage in collision with other objects. It may include mounting bracket(s) and/or hardware, such as grille guards, reinforcements, tow rings, footman loops, and the like.

Question 9

What is a Vehicle Installation And Equipment Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicle Installation And Equipment Kit (INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT KIT,VEHICLE) is a collection of items all having the same basic name, such as retaining rails, belts, racks, boxes, holding brackets for weapons, seats and the like, for the installation of weapons and/or accessories of weapons in a vehicle, and/or for accomodating a crew with its personal equipment.

Question 10

What is a Vehicular Equipment Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Equipment Kit (EQUIPMENT KIT,VEHICULAR) is a collection of items such as first aid kit, camouflage net set, decontamination kit, and&#47;or accessories. It may include tools, publications and spare parts. It is assembled to permit the equipment operator to perform tactical or work missions and to obtain maximum efficiency and utilization of the equipment.

Question 11

What is a Vehicular Door?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Door (DOOR,VEHICULAR) is a rigid item of various shapes specifically designed to cover a lateral ingress or egress opening of a vehicle cab. The item may be attached by means of hinges or similar devices and closed with a latching device. Necessary hardware and/or fastening devices as well as the door panel are included. It may include one or several integrated or slip-on observation windows. Excludes DOOR, HATCH, VEHICLE and DOOR, METAL, SWINGING.

Question 12

What is a Data Processing Terminal?

Accepted Answer

A Data Processing Terminal (TERMINAL,DATA PROCESSING) is an item designed to permit access to a COMPUTER &#40;as modified&#41; for the purpose of entering and retrieving data. It must include a data input device such as a KEYBOARD, DATA ENTRY&#59; TOUCHSCREEN, DATA ENTRY&#59; or GRAPHICS TABLET, DATA ENTRY and a data output device such as a DISPLAY UNIT&#59; DISPLAY, OPTOELECTRONIC&#59; or PRINTER, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING. It may include a JOYSTICK, DATA ENTRY&#59; SCANNER, OPTICAL&#59; MOUSE, DATA ENTRY&#59; MODEM, COMMUNICATIONS&#59; or similar device. Excludes DATA STATION.

Question 13

What is a Commander's Station Cupola Cover?

Accepted Answer

A Commander's Station Cupola Cover (COVER,COMMANDER'S STATION CUPOLA) is a cover generally made of waterproof material and used to protect the contents of a CUPOLA, COMMANDER'S STATION. It may have facilities for mounting on the cupola.

Question 14

What is a Small Arms-Fragmentation Protective Supplemental Armor?

Accepted Answer

A Small Arms-Fragmentation Protective Supplemental Armor (ARMOR,SUPPLEMENTAL,SMALL ARMS-FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE) is a protective covering specially designed to be mounted on an aircraft, ground vehicle or fire control equipment. It protects the aircraft, ground vehicle or their occupants, or fire control equipment from small arms or anti-aircraft fire, or exploding-mine fragments. It may be made from metallic or nonmetallic material, either in sections or in one piece. It may have integral fittings for installation. Excludes ARMOR PLATE and BODY ARMOR, FRAGMENTATION PROtECTIVE and CLOTH (1), BALLISTIC.

Question 15

What is an Ammunition Stowage Box?

Accepted Answer

An Ammunition Stowage Box (BOX,AMMUNITION STOWAGE) is a box designed to provide protection and/or stowage for combat load of ammunition in or on tanks, self-propelled artillery or similar vehicles. It is specifically designed to be attached to the vehicle and may contain a cover with facilities for attachment of an ammunition chute or other guide mechanism. Excludes CHEST, AMMUNITION; BOX (2), ACCESSORIES STOWAGE; and BOX (1), AMMUNITION.

Question 16

What is a Mounting Bracket?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 17

What is a Vehicular Seat Bracket?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Seat Bracket (BRACKET,VEHICULAR SEAT) is a rigid item(s) of various shapes designed for use in assembly and/or mounting of seats in ground vehicles, construction equipment, machinery and the like. Excludes straddle type seats, Aircraft and Seat, shipboard surface lookout.

Question 18

What is a Vehicular Insulation?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Insulation (INSULATION,VEHICULAR) is an item composed of fiber, plastic foam, or synthetic material(s) in variousshapes and sizes. It is designed to reduce sound and/or provide resistance to the flow of heat. It may contain a vapor barrier or a fabric treated surface. It may include mounting holes.

Question 19

What is a Vehicular Door Parts Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Door Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,DOOR,VEHICULAR) is a group of parts used for repair or replacement of worn or damaged parts of a DOOR, VEHICULAR.

Question 20

What is an Accessories Stowage Basket?

Accepted Answer

An Accessories Stowage Basket (BASKET,ACCESSORIES STOWAGE) is a metallic structure which is attached to the exterior of a vehicular cab or turret. It holds field gear, personnel effects, selected basic issue items, and miscellaneous items. The structural frame may be supplemented by screens, nets, tie downs, and the like. Excludes BOX, ACCESSORIES STOWAGE.

Question 21

What is a Vehicular Bumper Bracket?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Bumper Bracket (BRACKET,VEHICULAR BUMPER) is a rigid item(s) of various shapes designed for use in positioning and/or mounting of BUMPER, VEHICULAR in ground/tactical vehicles.

Question 22

What is a Fluid To Air Heat Exchanger?

Accepted Answer

A Fluid To Air Heat Exchanger (HEAT EXCHANGER,FLUID TO AIR) is a heat transfer device designed to lower the temperature of a fluid through airflow. May be used in air conditioning systems, drive mechanisms, and the like.See also HEAT EXCHANGER, AIR TO AIR, AIRCRAFT and HEAT EXCHANGER, AIR TO WATER, AIRCRAFT.

Question 23

What is a Wheeled Truck And Truck Tractor Modification Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Wheeled Truck And Truck Tractor Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,TRUCK AND TRUCK TRACTOR,WHEELED) is an item or collection of items employed to modify a wheeled truck and truck tractor.

Question 24

What is a Tracked Vehicle Modification Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Tracked Vehicle Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,VEHICLE,TRACKED) is an item or collection of items employed to modify a tracked vehicle.

Question 25

What is a Transportable Shelter Jack?

Accepted Answer

A Transportable Shelter Jack (JACK,TRANSPORTABLE SHELTER) is a lifting device consisting of a vertical bar mounted on a footpad which supports a lifting frame actuated by a chain through a hand-operated ratchet head. It is specifically designed to be used in conjunction with other identical devices to form a JACK SET, TRANSPORTABLE SHELTER; for lifting a transportable shelter with mounted equipment on or off a vehicle, such as a TRUCK (as modified); or CARRIER, GUIDED MISSILE EQUIPMENT.

Question 26

What is a Transportable Shelter Jack Set?

Accepted Answer

A Transportable Shelter Jack Set (JACK SET,TRANSPORTABLE SHELTER) is a collection of two or more JACK, TRANSPORTABLE SHELTER. Excludes LIFTING DEVICE, TRANSPORTABLE SHELTER.

Question 27

What is a Small Arms-Fragmentation Protective Supplemental Armor Set?

Accepted Answer

A Small Arms-Fragmentation Protective Supplemental Armor Set (ARMOR SET,SUPPLEMENTAL,SMALL ARMS-FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE) is an assortment of ARMOR,SUPPLEMENTAL,SMALL ARMS-FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE designed to be mounted on an aircraft or ground vehicle to protect it or its occupants from small arms or anti-aircraft fire, or exploding-mine fragments. It may be made from metallic or nonmetallic material and may have integral fittings for installation.

Question 28

What is a Slat Armor Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Slat Armor Kit is an assortment of steel louvers with slats, mounted on a combat vehicle, designed to stop Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) rounds from contacting the vehicle surface. The slats are designed to catch an RPG or similar propelled device and detonate it away from the vehicle. The slat armor generally encircles the entire vehicle perimeter; the roof and wheels may or may not be protected. Kits may be attached to the vehicle using blast plates and mounting brackets included in the kit.

Question 29

What is a Tanker Vehicle Repair Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Tanker Vehicle Repair Kit (REPAIR KIT,TANKER VEHICLE) is a repair kit used for repairing trucks, trailers, or semitrailer tanks.

Question 30

What is a Vehicle Auxiliary Power Unit Sound Reduction Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicle Auxiliary Power Unit Sound Reduction Kit (SOUND REDUCTION KIT,AUXILIARY POWER UNIT,VEHICLE) is a collection of removable items designed to reduce the sound produced by the auxiliary power unit of a vehicle when the vehicle is stationary and the doors are open.

Question 31

What is an Auxiliary Power Unit Sound Reduction Air Intake?

Accepted Answer

An Auxiliary Power Unit Sound Reduction Air Intake (AIR INTAKE,SOUND REDUCTION,AUXILIARY POWER UNIT) is an item which is part of a SOUND REDUCTION KIT, AUXILIARY POWER UNIT, VEHICLE. It is designed to reduce the sound of cooling air flow intended for the auxillary power unit.

Question 32

What is a Slat Armor Section?

Accepted Answer

A Slat Armor Section is a section of slat armor which may or may not be a part of a SLAT ARMOR KIT. The designed slats are attached to a steel frame.  The preassembled sections are mounted on a combat vehicle and are designed to catch a Rocket Propelled Grenade &#40;RPG&#41; or similar propelled device and detonate it away from the vehicle.

Question 33

What is a Vehicular Window Transparent Armor?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Window Transparent Armor (ARMOR,TRANSPARENT,VEHICULAR WINDOW) is a single or multi-piece item(s), curved or flat, with frame(s), of transparent armor material. Designed for mounting in a vehicular body, door or the l ike, to allow visibility and to shield personnel from environmental effects such as rain, dust, wind, and the like and to protect personnel from small arms projectiles and shell fragments. Also includes curved transparent armor without frames forming part of a vehicular body. Excludes WINDOW,VEHICULAR; GLASS,LAMINATED; GLASS,SAFETY,SINGLE PLATE; PLASTIC SHEET; GLASS,SHEET.

Question 34

What is a Vehicular Window Armor Frame?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Window Armor Frame (FRAME,ARMOR,VEHICULAR WINDOW) is a rigid item of various shapes designed for mounting in a vehicular body, door or the like to accommodate ARMOR TRANSPARENT,VEHICULAR WINDOW and to protect personnel from small arms projectiles and shell fragments. Does not include ARMOR,TRANSPARENT,VEHICULAR WINDOW. For items without the protective feature, see FRAME,WINDOW,VEHICULAR.

Question 35

What is a Vehicular Equipment Components Installation Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Equipment Components Installation Kit (INSTALLATION KIT,VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS) is a collection of small parts, necessary for the installation of vehicular components. It may include items such as hoses, gaskets, clamps, bolts, instruction sheets, and the like. Does not apply to parts kits used for repair.

Question 36

What is a Special Purpose Computer System?

Accepted Answer

A Special Purpose Computer System (COMPUTER SYSTEM,SPECIAL PURPOSE) is one or more computers and all the associated software and peripheral hardware, designed to perform a specific task. Do not use if a more specific name applies.

Question 37

What is a Projectile Defense Netting Section?

Accepted Answer

A Projectile Defense Netting Section (NETTING SECTION,PROJECTILE DEFENSE) is a section of netting designed to be attached to a frame, that when coupled with other frame sections, form a frame assembly that can be mounted to a combat vehicle. It is designed to catch a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) or similar propelled device and detonate it away from the vehicle. May or may not be a part of a NETTING KIT, PROJECTILE DEFENSE. Excludes NETTING KIT, PROJECTILE DEFENSE; FRAME ASSEMBLY, NETTING, PROJECTILE DEFENSE.

Question 38

What is a Projectile Defense Netting Kit?

Accepted Answer

A Projectile Defense Netting Kit (NETTING KIT,PROJECTILE DEFENSE) is an assortment of netting, framing and attachment hardware for mounting on a combat vehicle. It is designed to stop Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) rounds from contacting the vehicle surface providing protection to personnel within the vehicle. The netting kit generally encircles the entire vehicle perimeter; although some areas may or may not be fully protected. Kit includes NETTING SECTION,PROJECTILE DEFENSE; FRAME ASSEMBLY,NETTING,PROJECTILE DEFENSE.

Question 39

What is a Vehicular Fuel Tank Housing?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicular Fuel Tank Housing (HOUSING,FUEL TANK,VEHICULAR) is a protective covering specially designed to be mounted around a fuel tank on a vehicle.  It is to protect the fuel tank from rocks, mud, debris, small arms or exploding-mine fragments.  It may be made either in sections or in one piece.  It may have integral fittings for installation. Excludes ARMOR PLATE AND BODY ARMOR, FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE AND CLOTH (1), BALLISTIC.  **For cover from dust or moisture, See COVER, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL.

Question 40

What is a Blast Protective Mat?

Accepted Answer

A Blast Protective Mat (MAT,BLAST PROTECTIVE) is designed for protection from shock wave blasts from exploding ordnance. Specifically designed for each area of a vehicle. It is not permanently attached to the vehicle. Excludes items with armor.

Question 41

What is a Special Purpose Computer?

Accepted Answer

A Special Purpose Computer (COMPUTER,SPECIAL PURPOSE) is one or more computers which may or may not have one or more associated software designed to perform one or more specific tasks. For a computer not designed for a specific task, see COMPUTER DIGITAL. Do not use if a more specific name applies.

Question 42

What is an Assembly Vehicular Gunner Platform?

Accepted Answer

An Assembly Vehicular Gunner Platform (PLATFORM,GUNNER,VEHICULAR,ASSEMBLY) is a framed platform made of metallic material usually mounted on top of a vehicle. Provides proper operator elevation and positioning during the firing of various weapons.

Question 43

What is an Unmanned Vehicle Hand Tool Kit?

Accepted Answer

An Unmanned Vehicle Hand Tool Kit (HAND TOOL KIT,UNMANNED VEHICLE) is a collection of hand tools used by a robotic system for remote reconnaissance of unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices. One of more tools may be mounted on a universal gripper block that is attached to the system gripper for use. Tools may include a rake and wire trace attachment, a knife assembly, spear attachment and associated stabilizing hardware. The kit may include the universal gripping block and case.

Question 44

What is a Vision Block?

Accepted Answer

A Vision Block (BLOCK,VISION) is an item of any shape and designed to limit the viewing from inside the vehicle. May include protective window.

Question 45

What is a Metal Grille?

Accepted Answer

A Metal Grille (GRILLE,METAL) is a metal frame enclosing a metal core which is constructed of perforated sheet metal, bars, core material, or the like. It is used to form an openwork barrier or screen to allow the passage of a maximum quantity of air and/or light, but excluding the passage of foreign objects. Excludes GUARD, FAN IMPELLER.

Question 46

What is a Ventilation-Exhaust Flame Arrester?

Accepted Answer

A Ventilation-Exhaust Flame Arrester (FLAME ARRESTER,VENTILATION-EXHAUST) is a device used to prevent passage of flame through a ventilating duct while air is flowing.

Question 47

What is a Leaf Spring Alignment Clip?

Accepted Answer

A Leaf Spring Alignment Clip (ALIGNMENT CLIP,LEAF SPRING) is a metal item designed to maintain alignment and to prevent shifting of spring leaves.

Question 48

What is a Leaf Spring Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Leaf Spring Assembly (SPRING ASSEMBLY,LEAF) is a series or combination of two or more leaves of resilient metal clamped or bolted together, designed to be mounted between axle and frame of a vehicle.

Question 49

What is a Fifth Wheel Kingpin?

Accepted Answer

A Fifth Wheel Kingpin (KINGPIN,FIFTH WHEEL) is a metal item designed for mounting to a fifth wheel coupler or fifth wheel upper plate to provide a towing and pivot connection between a truck-tractor or dolly and the semitrailer.

Question 50

What is a Manhole Top Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Manhole Top Assembly is a metallic item consisting of a FRAME, MANHOLE and a COVER, MANHOLE which completely incloses the opening.

Question 51

What is a Manhole Cover?

Accepted Answer

A Manhole Cover (COVER,MANHOLE) is a metallic item for mounting upon a FRAME, MANHOLE and completely closing the opening.

Question 52

What is a Manhole Frame?

Accepted Answer

A Manhole Frame (FRAME,MANHOLE) is a metallic item which mounts upon or in a manhole and will accommodate a COVER, MANHOLE.

Question 53

What is a Vehicle Body Side Rack?

Accepted Answer

A Vehicle Body Side Rack (SIDE RACK,VEHICLE BODY) is an item, either solid or lattice type, having one or more horizontal cross members of wood and/or metal which may be attached to vertical stakes of frame of wood and/or metal. It may have interlocking side fasteners, and it may have a hinge mount pivoting feature. The item is used in end and/or side positions to retain cargo in trucks, trailers, semitrailers, tracked vehicles, and the like. It may be used as a push bar.

Question 54

What is a Van Semitrailer Body?

Accepted Answer

A Van Semitrailer Body (BODY,VAN SEMITRAILER) is a body which is a component part of a SEMITRAILER, VAN.

Question 55

What is a Van Trailer Body?

Accepted Answer

A Van Trailer Body (BODY,VAN TRAILER) is a body which is a component part of a TRAILER, VAN.

Question 56

What is a Tank Semitrailer Body?

Accepted Answer

A Tank Semitrailer Body (BODY,TANK SEMITRAILER) is a body which is a component part of a SEMITRAILER, TANK.

Question 57

What is a Tank Trailer Body?

Accepted Answer

A Tank Trailer Body (BODY,TANK TRAILER) is a body which is a component part of a TRAILER, TANK.

Question 58

What is a Stake Semitrailer Body?

Accepted Answer

A Stake Semitrailer Body (BODY,STAKE SEMITRAILER) is a body which is a component part of a SEMITRAILER, STAKE.

Question 59

What is a Stake Trailer Body?

Accepted Answer

A Stake Trailer Body (BODY,STAKE TRAILER) is a body which is a component part of a TRAILER, STAKE.

Question 60

What is a Fifth Wheel Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Fifth Wheel Assembly is a device designed for attaching a semi-trailer to a truck tractor or dolly in such a way as to allow free rotation in a horizontal plane and yet prevent tipping.

Question 61

What is a Cargo Semitrailer Body?

Accepted Answer

A Cargo Semitrailer Body (BODY,CARGO SEMITRAILER) is a body which is a component part of a SEMITRAILER, CARGO.

Question 62

What is a Cargo Trailer Body?

Accepted Answer

A Cargo Trailer Body (BODY,CARGO TRAILER) is a body which is a component part of a TRAILER, CARGO.

Question 63

What is a Hopper Truck Body?

Accepted Answer

A Hopper Truck Body (BODY,HOPPER TRUCK) is a body having sides which usually taper inward to an opening provided in the bottom for the unloading of loose material by gravity. It may have an internal conveyor and/or auxiliary external conveyor and/or spreader to facilitate unloading. Excludes BODY, CARGO DUMP TRUCK.

Question 64

What is a Cargo Dump Truck Body?

Accepted Answer

A Cargo Dump Truck Body (BODY,CARGO DUMP TRUCK) is excludes BODY, HOPPER TRUCK.

Vehicular Equipment Components

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 25

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 25

NSN Format for Vehicular Equipment Components

Additional Information for Vehicular Equipment Components

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