Includes Tent Pins; Tent Poles; Multiple purpose covers of woven or unwoven fabrics, not for permanent installation.
Additional Information for Tents and Tarpaulins
NATO Supply Class 8340 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 83, which encompasses Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel And Shoe Findings, Tents And Flags.
Specifically, NATO Supply Class 8340 is dedicated to Tents And Tarpaulins. Tents are portable shelters made of fabric or other materials, typically supported by poles and ropes. They are used for various purposes, including camping, military operations, emergency response, and outdoor events. Tarpaulins, on the other hand, are large sheets of waterproof material used to cover and protect objects from the elements.
Within this supply class, you can find a wide range of tents and tarpaulins designed for different purposes and environments. These may include camping tents, military tents, emergency shelters, event tents, and more. Tents and tarpaulins in this class are designed to be durable, weather-resistant, and easy to set up and dismantle.
The NATO Supply Classification System is used by NATO member countries to standardize the identification and classification of items used in military operations. It helps ensure interoperability and efficient logistics by providing a common language for procurement and supply chain management.
If you need more specific information about a particular type of tent or tarpaulin within NATO Supply Class 8340, please let me know.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 8340
- What is Federal Supply Class 8340?
- FSC 8340 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8340) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Tents and Tarpaulins.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8340?
- NSC 8340 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8340 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Tents and Tarpaulins.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8340 in?
- FSC 8340 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 83 which contains .
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8340 in?
- NSC 8340 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 83 which contains .
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8340
- What is a Tent Fly? 214 Items
- A Tent Fly (FLY,TENT) is an outer sheet usually of duck cloth stretched over a TENT to provide double protection and to lower the temperature in the TENT. Often erected independently of a tent to provide quick shade and shelter.
- Adapter,Tent Pole 42 Items
- What is a Tent Pole Section? 196 Items
- A Tent Pole Section (POLE SECTION,TENT) is one of the portions of a jointed tent pole which is jointed to another by ferrules or sleeves. See also POLE, TENT.
- What is a Tent Pole? 756 Items
- A Tent Pole (POLE,TENT) is a long slender piece of wood or metal used in either vertical or horizontal position in support of a tent. It may be solid, jointed or telescopic and may be fitted with hardware.
- What is a Tent Floor Runner? 39 Items
- A Tent Floor Runner (FLOOR RUNNER,TENT) is a strip placed around and between the floor sections of tent type shelter.
- What is a Tent Line Slip? 54 Items
- A Tent Line Slip (SLIP,TENT LINE) is a device used to tighten or slacken tent lines.
- What is a Tent Cover? 251 Items
- A Tent Cover (COVER,TENT) is an item used to wrap a folded tent for storage.
- What is a Latrine Screen? 26 Items
- A Latrine Screen (SCREEN,LATRINE) is a fabric item to be erected vertically and secured with pins, ropes, and poles. It is designed to provide a roofless concealment for a field latrine.
- What is a Flexible Material Windbreak? 16 Items
- A Flexible Material Windbreak (WINDBREAK,FLEXIBLE MATERIAL) is an item, usually made of textile material, to be secured with poles and guy lines. It is designed to provide protection against the wind.
- What is a Tent Shelter Half? 44 Items
- A Tent Shelter Half (SHELTER HALF,TENT) is a section (half) of a small, portable tent, including pole, pins and rope, which is carried by a soldier as part of his field equipment, and when assembled with a matching section, accommodates two men.
- What is a Tent Ridge Plate? 36 Items
- A Tent Ridge Plate (PLATE,TENT RIDGE) is a preformed piece of sheet metal designed for use in the ridges of various type tents.
- What is a Tent Frame? 239 Items
- A Tent Frame (FRAME,TENT) is a complete prefabricated framework designed to support and shape a specific type tent. Excludes such items as A-frames and tripods which support but do not give shape or form to a TENT.
- What is a Tent Frame Section? 961 Items
- A Tent Frame Section (FRAME SECTION,TENT) is a prefabricated section of framework designed for fabrication with other sections of framework to form a complete frame for supporting a specific type tent. Excludes BOW SECTION, TENT and FRAME, TENT.
- What is a Tent Toggle? 21 Items
- A Tent Toggle (TOGGLE,TENT) is a loop with two points, for attaching to a chape. It is specifically designed for holding tent liners in place.
- What is a Tent Line? 252 Items
- A Tent Line (LINE,TENT) is a piece of rope or twine of various lengths and diameters used as a guy, tie down and the like for tents.
- What is a Tent Section? 953 Items
- A Tent Section is a segment of a tent, such as the end, top, middle wall, and the like. It is made of duck cloth or other strong, non-rigid fabric, and may include such components as pins, poles, cover, and the like. Excludes FRAME SECTION, TENT; TENT EXPANSION ASSEMBLY; PANEL, TENT and FLOOR, TENT.
- What is a Tarpaulin? 1091 Items
- A Tarpaulin is a fabricated textile or plastic item, generally used as a weather protection cover for various items and/or material during storage or transit. Excludes COVER, TENT.
- Tent Screen,Wall 20 Items
- What is a Tent? 1750 Items
- A Tent is a portable shelter of canvas or other strong fabric supported by air pressure, light rigid framework, or poles. It may have one end open for attachment to a building, equipment, or another tent. Although it may be provided with a floor, it is not designed for erection on a foundation. See also BUILDING, PREFABRICATED (as modified).
- Dropcloth,Painter's 20 Items
- What is a Tent Pin? 365 Items
- A Tent Pin (PIN,TENT) is an item made of wood or metal having one end pointed or tapered to facilitate entrance into the ground. The opposite end or the body, must have an integral means of securing a guy wire or a rope. The item has no designed means of anchoring into the ground. Excludes POST, WOOD and STAKE (as modified).
- What is a Tentage Repair Kit? 112 Items
- A Tentage Repair Kit (REPAIR KIT,TENTAGE) is a repair kit consisting of items, such as mallet, awl needles, grommets, rings, cotton duck materials, and other necessary items for repairing tentage.
- What is a Tent Liner? 413 Items
- A Tent Liner is a tent component supported by ropes and poles designed to fit within a TENT for the purpose of protecting occupants against cold, heat and/or insects.It may be able to maintain protection against nuclear, biological and chemical contamination.
- What is a Tent Vestibule? 113 Items
- A Tent Vestibule (VESTIBULE,TENT) is a constituent part of a TENT, used as a covered passageway from outside to tent entrance. Usually made of same type material as TENT, and constructed in similar manner.
- What is a Tent Rigging Set? 22 Items
- A Tent Rigging Set (RIGGING SET,TENT) is a group of two or more essential components of tackle used for erecting and supporting a tent.
- What is a Surveyor's Umbrella? 12 Items
- A Surveyor's Umbrella (UMBRELLA,SURVEYOR'S) is a large shade or screen usually of waterproof cloth on a folding radial frame supported by a center pole. Used to shield surveying instruments from the elements.
- What is a Tent Hook? 42 Items
- A Tent Hook (HOOK,TENT) is a curved or closed metallic holding apparatus designed for use in assembling various tents. It may have, as components, a clamp, screw, thimble, and/or nut.
- What is a Tent Door Frame And Door Assembly? 33 Items
- A Tent Door Frame And Door Assembly (DOOR FRAME AND DOOR ASSEMBLY,TENT) is a construction of various materials forming an entrance to a frame type tent. The assembly consists of a frame and door, and may include a transom, plate and cover for stovepipe opening, and all necessary attaching and operating hardware.
- What is a Ground Cloth? 172 Items
- A Ground Cloth is a prefabricated, textile item specifically designed to be spread over the ground to provide a clean, dry, protective surface. It may be spread inside a tent or prefabricated structure to provide a flooring, or under specific types of equipment. It may be equipped with lifting handles. Excludes TARPAULIN; DROPCLOTH, PAINTER'S; and COVER (as modified).
- What is a Missile System Equipment Console Tent? 24 Items
- A Missile System Equipment Console Tent (TENT,MISSILE SYSTEM EQUIPMENT CONSOLE) is a shelter having three side walls and an open end which is designed to be attached to the console of missile locating equipment. It provides protection to the operating panel and operating personnel. It is equipped with light ports, personnel door, adjusting device for erection on uneven ground, and with hardware for attaching to the console of the equipment.
- What is a Vehicle Maintenance Tent? 56 Items
- A Vehicle Maintenance Tent (TENT,VEHICLE MAINTENANCE) is a shelter made of duck cloth or other heavy fabric for the purpose of affording weather protection to personnel performing maintenance on tracked or wheeled vehicles. It is designed to be attached to the item(s) being maintained and partially held up by a support(s). It may be used without supports in a wrap-around or drape fashion. Excludes TENT.
- What is a Tent Expansion Assembly? 60 Items
- A Tent Expansion Assembly is a complete segment of a frame type tent consisting of a FRAME SECTION, TENT; TENT SECTION; and pins, lines, and the like necessary to expand a sectional type tent beyond the dimensions of the tent as originally issued.
- What is a Tent Door? 147 Items
- A Tent Door (DOOR,TENT) is a movable barrier designed to close and open entrances in certain type of tents. It may include mounting hardware. Excludes DOOR, WOOD.
- What is a Tent Frame Arch? 125 Items
- A Tent Frame Arch (ARCH,TENT FRAME) is a curved item used as a support in a FRAME, TENT. It is usually made of wood and may have hinged segments that can be folded for transport and storage. It may include other hardware and/or fastening devices.
- Floor,Tent 340 Items
- What is a Tent Panel? 43 Items
- A Tent Panel (PANEL,TENT) is an item made of wood or other rigid material, that forms a portion of or a complete wall of a tent or tent vestibule. Excludes TENT SECTION. It may include all necessary attaching hardware.
- What is a Tent Purlin? 224 Items
- A Tent Purlin (PURLIN,TENT) is a member, usually wood and/or metal, laid horizontally to connect and support portions of a FRAME, TENT or VESTIBULE, TENT. It may include attaching hardware, such as chains, flanges, studs, and the like.
- What is a Tent Stovepipe Shield? 11 Items
- A Tent Stovepipe Shield (SHIELD,STOVEPIPE,TENT) is a flat piece of nonmetallic material, usually cloth, with an opening through which a stovepipe passes. It is specifically designed for installation in a tent roof as insulation to protect the TENT against excessive heat. Excludes SHIELD, STOVEPIPE.
- What is a Tent Arch Alignment Device? 14 Items
- A Tent Arch Alignment Device (ALIGNMENT DEVICE,TENT ARCH) is an item consisting of a rope or cable of specific length with hooks attached to both ends. It is used to align the arch legs of a segmented tent before anchoring.
- What is a Tent Frame Arch Segment? 42 Items
- A Tent Frame Arch Segment (SEGMENT,TENT FRAME ARCH) is a curved section that forms a part of a tent frame arch. It is constructed of a rigid material, such as wood or metal. Hardware and/or fastening devices are included.
- What is a Tent Anchor Plate? 62 Items
- A Tent Anchor Plate (ANCHOR PLATE,TENT) is a metallic, flangelike item used as a base for a tent arch leg, a DOOR POST, TENT or the like. The base has a hole(s) through which a steel tent pin(s) is driven to anchor a TENT to the ground.
- What is a Vehicle Maintenance Tent Support Leg? 11 Items
- A Vehicle Maintenance Tent Support Leg (LEG,VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TENT SUPPORT) is an item which, in conjunction with one or more similar items, forms the verticle portion of a vehicle maintenance tent support. It may be adjustable.
- What is a Tent Arch Segment Joint? 36 Items
- A Tent Arch Segment Joint (JOINT,TENT ARCH SEGMENT) is an item constructed of a rigid material, usually metal, and may include a threaded insert. It is designed to join the segments of a tent arch.
- What is a Tent Door Post? 15 Items
- A Tent Door Post (DOOR POST,TENT) is a vertical member constructed of a rigid material, such as wood or metal. It is designed to form the lateral portion of a door frame in a frame type tent. Hardware and/or fastening devices are included.
- What is a Tent Door Post Segment? 11 Items
- A Tent Door Post Segment (DOOR POST SEGMENT,TENT) is a component of a tent door post that is locked to the door post when the door is closed. When the door is opened, it is designed to receive the door spars and in conjunction with the tent door control arm, pivots upward and outward with the raised door to provide the necessary passage clearance.
- What is a Tent Transom Strut? 43 Items
- A Tent Transom Strut (STRUT,TENT TRANSOM) is an item constructed of a rigid material, such as wood or metal. It is specifically designed as a vertical support between a tent transom and a tent arch of a frame type tent.
- What is a Tent Transom? 16 Items
- A Tent Transom (TRANSOM,TENT) is a horizontal member constructed of a rigid material, such as wood or metal. It is designed to form the top portion of a door frame in a frame type tent. Hardware and/or fastening devices are included.
- What is a Tent Window Pane? 20 Items
- A Tent Window Pane (WINDOW PANE,TENT) is a transparent item of predetermined size designed for mounting on the exterior portion of a tent. It is primarily intended for use to admit light, permit visibility and afford protection from the elements and other foreign matter.
- What is a Tent Filler Block? 18 Items
- A Tent Filler Block (BLOCK,FILLER,TENT) is a block having a centrally located hole to accommodate a fastener. It is designed to be inserted into the end of a hollow structural member of a frame type tent to provide for the connection of tent components. It may include a bushing designed to reduce the inside diameter of the centrally located hole.
- What is a Tent Purlin Fastener? 20 Items
- A Tent Purlin Fastener (FASTENER,TENT PURLIN) is an externally threaded fastener consisting of a stud which is threaded on one end and a head which is fabricated on the unthreaded end of the stud. The head is usually hexagonal in shape. It is designed to be fitted into a tent arch, DOOR POST, TENT or the like, and pinned in place to connect tent purlins to structural members of a frame type tent.
- What is a Tent Component Kit? 196 Items
- A Tent Component Kit is a group of items, such as tent pins, tent poles, ground anchors, and the like, which have been assembled and usually cased, or otherwise bound together, for use with a specific type tent.
- What is a Tent Component Kit Case? 201 Items
- A Tent Component Kit Case (CASE,TENT COMPONENT KIT) is a case designed to hold such articles as tent pins, tent poles, ground anchors, and the like.
- What is a Tent Erection Pole? 26 Items
- A Tent Erection Pole (POLE,TENT ERECTION) is an implement consisting of an upright portion and a shorter crosswise portion at the top used to facilitate the erection of an air supported TENT. It is not employed after erection when the tent is in use. See also POLE, TENT.
- What is a Tent Frame Components Carrier? 69 Items
- A Tent Frame Components Carrier (CARRIER,TENT FRAME COMPONENTS) is an item usually fabricated of flexible material specifically designed to carry tent frame components. It may have facilities for adjustment and/or securing.
- What is a Tent Heater Duct Opening Cover? 14 Items
- A Tent Heater Duct Opening Cover (COVER,HEATER DUCT OPENING,TENT) is a cover designed to close a heating duct vent in a tent section.
- What is a Covers Repair Kit? 23 Items
- A Covers Repair Kit (REPAIR KIT,COVERS) is a repair kit consisting of items such as shears, hand roller, adhesive, brushes, cloth materials and other necessary items necessary for repairing covers.
- What is a Ground Anchor Kit? 61 Items
- A Ground Anchor Kit is a group of items such as sledge hammer(s), driving head, steel driving rod(s), ground anchors, Holding Tool Handle, pins and the like for use in securing tents, shelters, aircraft, utility poles, communication masts and the like to the ground.
- What is an Electrical Equipment Shelter Canopy? 61 Items
- An Electrical Equipment Shelter Canopy (CANOPY,ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHELTER) is a temporary or permanent overhanging covering supported by frame work usually attached as an appurtenance to a stationary or portable structure providing protection to personnel and/or equipment.
- What is a Tarpaulin Set? 16 Items
- A Tarpaulin Set is a group of two or more TARPAULIN.
- What is a Tent Window? 28 Items
- A Tent Window (WINDOW,TENT) is an item consisting of one or several parts and made of transparent material and tent-window lining. It may have a window cross and a window cover. Excludes WINDOW PANE, TENT.
- What is a Tent Pole Baseplate? 82 Items
- A Tent Pole Baseplate (BASEPLATE,TENT POLE) is an item, used as an individual base for a POLE, TENT and specifically designed to protect the ground cloth of the tent and/or to prevent the pole from sinking into soft ground.
- What is a Tent Spindle? 14 Items
- A Tent Spindle (SPINDLE,TENT) is a slender metal pin or rod which is inserted into the end of a tent pole or structural member of a frame type tent. It passes into a hole in the tent, tent plates and/or frame members to hold and/or provide support.
- What is a Tent Case? 133 Items
- A Tent Case (CASE,TENT) is a case designed to hold a tent and may also hold accessories and/or frame components.
- What is a Tent Frame Strap Binding? 16 Items
- A Tent Frame Strap Binding (STRAP BINDING,TENT FRAME) is an item consisting of a buckle and end clip attached to the frame for the purpose of holding it together when folded.
- What is a Tent Frame Header? 18 Items
- A Tent Frame Header (HEADER,TENT FRAME) is an item designed to span across the frame above the eave joints to provide additional stiffness to the frame.
- What is a Tent Frame Cover? 36 Items
- A Tent Frame Cover (COVER,TENT FRAME) is an item designed to wrap up a folded tent frame for storage.
- What is a Tent Vestibule Curtain? 17 Items
- A Tent Vestibule Curtain (CURTAIN,VESTIBULE,TENT) is a blackout curtain designed to be installed at any frame when the vestibule is used as an entryway.
- What is a Tent Modesty Curtain? 33 Items
- A Tent Modesty Curtain (CURTAIN,MODESTY,TENT) is an item designed to hang between sections to provide privacy. May be open or closed.
- What is a Tent Plenum? 75 Items
- A Tent Plenum (PLENUM,TENT) is a component part of the TENT which provides a means of ducting cold or heated air throughout the TENT from an external source.
- What is a Tent Passageway? 106 Items
- A Tent Passageway (PASSAGEWAY,TENT) is an item designed to interface with a shelter, attaching to one of the shelter's standard knockouts or openings, allowing personnel and equipment to move from shelter to shelter.
- What is a Window Tent Screen? 11 Items
- A Window Tent Screen (TENT SCREEN,WINDOW) is a tent screen for the window aperture of a TENT.
- What is a Tent Pin Container? 51 Items
- A Tent Pin Container (CONTAINER,TENT PIN) is an item usually fabricated of flexible material specifically designed to store and carry multiple PIN(s), TENT.
- What is a Tent Vestibule Container? 14 Items
- A Tent Vestibule Container (CONTAINER,TENT VESTIBULE) is an item usually fabricated of flexible material specifically designed to store and carry a VESTIBULE, TENT.
- What is a Passageway Tent Repair Kit? 15 Items
- A Passageway Tent Repair Kit (REPAIR KIT,PASSAGEWAY TENT) is a kit consisting of necessary materials for maintenance and repairing of the passageway tent.
- What is a Tent Roof Section? 72 Items
- A Tent Roof Section (ROOF SECTION,TENT) is an item designed to cover the top and sides of the FRAME, TENT that is made in various sections which are usually laced together. It also includes window roof sections and door roof sections.
- What is a Tent Frame Door Arch Cap? 12 Items
- A Tent Frame Door Arch Cap (DOOR ARCH CAP,TENT FRAME) is an item specifically designed to close the opening of the ARCH, TENT FRAME and to protect the TENT from inclement weather.
- What is a Tent Partition? 24 Items
- A Tent Partition (PARTITION,TENT) is an item specifically designed to fit the contour of a TENT, dividing it into individual sections. It usually has a door. Excludes CURTAIN, MODESTY, TENT and PANEL, TENT.
- What is a Tent Gusset Connector? 19 Items
- A Tent Gusset Connector (CONNECTOR,TENT GUSSET) is a device designed to accommodate a GUSSET, TENT in such a manner that it may be readily disconnected when desired.
- What is a Tent Gusset? 17 Items
- A Tent Gusset (GUSSET,TENT) is a plate-like item specifically designed to strengthen/stiffen the corner sections of a TENT.
- What is a Pole Tent Plug? 16 Items
- A Pole Tent Plug (PLUG,TENT,POLE) is an item designed to be inserted into the upper end of a POLE, TENT.
- What is a Locking Tent Strap? 12 Items
- A Locking Tent Strap (STRAP,LOCKING TENT) is a narrow steel item designed to be attached to the TENT, FRAME and TENT, TRANSOM for the purpose of locking the transom in place.
- What is a Tie Down Tent Strap? 57 Items
- A Tie Down Tent Strap (STRAP,TIE DOWN TENT) is an item designed of a flexible or semiflexible type material. It may be preprinted with legendary characters. It may also have a buckle for fastening and securing purposes.
- What is a Hold-Down Tent Stake? 53 Items
- A Hold-Down Tent Stake (STAKE,HOLD-DOWN TENT) is an item designed of a certain length of metal or wood, with anchor cleats, also pointed at one end for driving into the ground. Excludes PIN,TENT.
- What is a Tent Frame Wall Member Base? 43 Items
- A Tent Frame Wall Member Base (BASE,WALL MEMBER,TENT FRAME) is a metal item to which tent frame members are fitted at ground level in the structure of a tent. Excludes BRACKET, TENT FRAME.
- What is a Modular Command Post System Boot Wall? 19 Items
- A Modular Command Post System Boot Wall (BOOT WALL,COMMAND POST SYSTEM,MODULAR) is an item designed to provide an interface between a command post tent and a vehicle or a shelter mounted on a vehicle. It can be installed onto the tent in place of any other wall assembly.
- What is a Tent Frame Bracket? 144 Items
- A Tent Frame Bracket (BRACKET,TENT FRAME) is a metal item to which various tent frame members are fitted at points other than ground level in the structure of a tent. For items positioned at ground level see BASE, WALL MEMBER, TENT FRAME.
- What is a Tent Frame Parts Bag? 205 Items
- A Tent Frame Parts Bag (BAG,TENT FRAME PARTS) is a container usually fabricated of flexible material, open at one end with a means of closure such as a drawstring. Designed to store and carry brackets, bases and other fitments.
- What is a Canvas Tent? 310 Items
- A Canvas Tent (TENT,CANVAS) is a fabricated textile or plastic tent covering specifically designed as a part of or as a complete outer cover, used with structural components, and the like, to form a TENT.
- What is a Tarpaulin Frame? 83 Items
- A Tarpaulin Frame (FRAME,TARPAULIN) is a complete framework designed to support tarpaulins or sections of tarpaulins. May be wood, plastic or metal structure.
- What is a Tarpaulin Frame Support? 53 Items
- A Tarpaulin Frame Support (SUPPORT,TARPAULIN FRAME) is a fabricated wooden, plastic or metallic item specifically designed to serve as a structual member of a FRAME, TARPAULIN. See also SUPPORT, TENT FRAME.
- What is a Prefabricated Building Liner Tent? 40 Items
- A Prefabricated Building Liner Tent (TENT,LINER,PREFABRICATED BUILDING) is an extendable and reusable mobile space cell with supporting frame. It is designed as a long-term storage for built-up major items of equipment and is erected in closed hangars or rooms.
- What is an Utility System Modular Tent? 219 Items
- An Utility System Modular Tent (TENT,MODULAR,UTILITY SYSTEM) is a portable fabric shelter with internal or external supports that is designed for quick deployment and set-up. It may have the capability for attachmentto a building, equipment, or another tent. It may be used for a variety of applications and may include auxiliary equipment, accessories, furniture and the like.
- Cover,Ventilatory 17 Items
Stock Items From Supply Class 8340 Page 1of 42
- ADE(M)413-4
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: A
- 8340-14-4889643ENTOILAG.PAR-S.55
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- 65135
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6