What is Federal Supply Class 8405?

FSC 8405 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8405) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Outerwear, Men's.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8405?

NSC 8405 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8405 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Outerwear, Men's.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8405 in?

FSC 8405 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8405 in?

NSC 8405is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

What is a Service Hat?

A Service Hat (HAT,SERVICE) is a hat having a full brim which may be straight or turned-up. It may have a chin strap.

What is a Man's Jumper?

A Man's Jumper (JUMPER,MAN'S) is a slipover, shirtlike garment worn by males past the age of physical maturity. Excludes JUMPER, UTILITY.

What is a Man's Shirt?

A Man's Shirt (SHIRT,MAN'S) is a shirt designed for males past the age of physical maturity. Excludes SHIRT, UTILITY.

What is a Man's Coat?

A Man's Coat (COAT,MAN'S) is a coat for males past the age of physical maturity.

What is a Man's Jacket?

A Man's Jacket (JACKET,MAN'S) is a jacket for males past the age of physical maturity.

What is a Man's Overcoat?

A Man's Overcoat (OVERCOAT,MAN'S) is an overcoat for males past the age of physical maturity.

What is a Men's Trousers?

A Men's Trousers (TROUSERS,MEN'S) is trousers designed for males past the age of physical maturity. Excludes TROUSERS, COMBAT; TROUSERS, CONVALESCENT PATIENTS'; TROUSERS, DISPOSABLE; TROUSERS, FOOD HANDLERS'; TROUSERS, OPERATING, SURGICAL and TROUSERS, UTILITY.

What is a Man's Uniform?

A Man's Uniform (UNIFORM,MAN'S) is a uniform designed for males past the age of physical maturity.

What is a Man's Parka?

A Man's Parka (PARKA,MAN'S) is a parka designed for males past the age of physical maturity.

What is a Man's Raincoat?

A Man's Raincoat (RAINCOAT,MAN'S) is a raincoat for males past the age of physical maturity.

What is a Wet Weather Jacket?

A Wet Weather Jacket (JACKET,WET WEATHER) is a jacket designed to be worn over outer clothing as a protection against driving rain, sea spray and may also be used with combat gear when handling explosives.

What is a Service Cap?

A Service Cap (CAP,SERVICE) is a cap worn by military personnel. It has a round crown which is usually stiffened with a crown support. It usually has a visor.

What is a Service Cap Cover?

A Service Cap Cover (COVER,SERVICE CAP) is an item designed to fit over the finished crown of a service cap, or the entire cap including the visor, usually for the purpose of protecting the cap in wet weather. It may also be used to change the color for seasonal wear or for special duty use. Excludes HOOD, RAIN.

What is a Men's Coveralls?

A Men's Coveralls (COVERALLS,MEN'S) is coveralls designed for males past the age of physical maturity. Excludes COVERALLS, UTILITY, NUCLEAR SUBMARINE.

What is a Men's Shorts?

A Men's Shorts (SHORTS,MEN'S) is an outer garment extending from the waist and reaching part way to the knees, covering each leg separately. They are designed for males past the age of physical maturity. They may be worn as a component of the military service tropical uniform. Excludes items normally worn for athletic activities.

What is a Man's Beret?

A Man's Beret (BERET,MAN'S) is a round, flat, soft, visorless cap, rather tight fitting, designed for males who have reached the age of physical maturity.

What is a Scottish Highlander's Kilt?

A Scottish Highlander's Kilt (KILT,SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER'S) is a short, pleated skirt reaching to the knees. It is made of a tartan plaid cloth representative of a Scottish Clan.

What is a Balmoral Bonnet?

A Balmoral Bonnet (BONNET,BALMORAL) is a cap which has a round, brimless, flat top, with or without a tassel (tourri) in the center of the top. It is designed for men.

What is a Glengarry Bonnet?

A Glengarry Bonnet (BONNET,GLENGARRY) is a cap which is creased lengthwise across the top, often having short ribbons at the back. It is designed for men.

What is a Wet Weather Trousers?

A Wet Weather Trousers (TROUSERS,WET WEATHER) is trousers designed to be worn over outer clothing as a protection against driving rain, or sea spray, and may also be used with combat gear when handling explosives.

What is an Utility Jumper?

An Utility Jumper (JUMPER,UTILITY) is a multipurpose slipover, shirtlike garment for work and casual wear, including athletic activities, exercising, or the like. Excludes jumpers worn for dress and those designed for specific sports.

What is an Utility Trousers?

An Utility Trousers (TROUSERS,UTILITY) is multipurpose trousers for work and casual wear, including athletic activities, exercising, or the like. Excludes trousers worn for dress and those designed for specific sports.

What is an Utility Shirt?

An Utility Shirt (SHIRT,UTILITY) is a multipurpose shirt for work and casual wear, including athletic activities, exercising, or the like. Excludes items worn for dress and items specifically designed for specific sports. Excludes SHIRT, MAN'S and SHIRT, WOMAN'S.

What is an Utility Jacket?

An Utility Jacket (JACKET,UTILITY) is a multipurpose jacket for work and casual wear, including athletic activities, exercising, or the like. Excludes JACKET (1), ATHLETE'S WARM UP; JACKET (1), MAN'S and JACKET (1), WOMAN'S.

What is a Men's Breeches?

A Men's Breeches (BREECHES,MEN'S) is an outer garment extending from the waist to the calf of the leg and sometimes to the ankle. Each leg is usually provided with a leg opening from the knee to the bottom of the garment. This opening is usually closed either with laces, buttons, slide fasteners, or the like.

What is a Man's Vest?

A Man's Vest (VEST,MAN'S) is a vest designed to be worn by males past the age of physical maturity.

What is a Shirt Collar?

A Shirt Collar (COLLAR,SHIRT) is a detachable item designed to fit to the neck band of a shirt.

A Cap Peak (PEAK,CAP) is a projecting piece attached to the front part of a cap. It is designed primairly to shade the eyes from the sun.

What is a Ceremonial Cap?

A Ceremonial Cap (CAP,CEREMONIAL) is a head covering device worn by military personnel who are assigned particularly formal duties in military ceremonies. May be made from fur, feathers, cloth, leather, or a combination of these or similar materials.

Outerwear, Men's - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 8405

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 8405

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 84 Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 84 Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Outerwear, Men's
Codified by United Kingdom

84	05	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 8405 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 84, which is dedicated to Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry. Specifically, NATO Supply Class 8405 focuses on outerwear for men.

Outerwear refers to garments that are worn over other clothing to provide protection from the elements, such as jackets, coats, parkas, and other similar items. In the context of NATO, this classification is used to categorize and standardize the procurement and supply of men's outerwear for military and defense purposes.

The purpose of NATO Supply Class 8405 is to ensure uniformity and compatibility in the procurement and supply of outerwear for men across NATO member countries. By using a standardized classification system, it becomes easier for member nations to identify, source, and exchange these specific types of clothing items.

This classification system helps streamline logistics and supply chain management within NATO, ensuring that member nations have access to the necessary outerwear for their military personnel. It also facilitates interoperability and compatibility among different nations' military forces, as they can rely on standardized specifications and requirements for men's outerwear.

Overall, NATO Supply Class 8405 plays a crucial role in the efficient procurement and supply of outerwear for men within the NATO alliance, contributing to the overall readiness and effectiveness of member nations' armed forces.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 8405

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