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 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.

What is a Tent Pole Section?

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.

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 Frame Section?

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 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 Liner?

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 Ground Cloth?

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).

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 Purlin?

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 Frame Components Carrier?

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 Pin Container?

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 Tie Down Tent Strap?

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 Tent Frame Wall Member Base?

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 Tent Frame Bracket?

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?

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?

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.

Tents and Tarpaulins - United Kingdom (UK)

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 United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Tents and Tarpaulins
Codified by United Kingdom

83	40	99	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.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 8340

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8340

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