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 Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8340 in?

NSC 8340is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 83 which contains Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags.

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 Cover?

A Tent Cover (COVER,TENT) is an item used to wrap a folded tent for storage.

What is a Tent Frame?

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 Section?

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.

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.

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).

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 Tent Component Kit?

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?

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.

Tents and Tarpaulins - Norway (NO)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 8340

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 8340

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 83 Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 83 Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags

Items Managed by Norway (NO) - NCB is 25

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NSN Format for Tents and Tarpaulins
Codified by Norway

83	40	25	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

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.

FSC 8340 Tents and Tarpaulins - Norway (NO)

Includes Tent Pins; Tent Poles; Multiple purpose covers of woven or unwoven fabrics, not for permanent installation.

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 Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8340 in?: NSC 8340 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 83 which contains Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8340

What is a Tent Pole? 37 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 Cover? 25 Items: A Tent Cover (COVER,TENT) is an item used to wrap a folded tent for storage.
What is a Tent Frame? 29 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 Section? 89 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? 80 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.
What is a Tent? 88 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).
What is a Tent Pin? 13 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).
Floor,Tent 18 Items
What is a Tent Component Kit? 21 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? 17 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.