Clothing, Special Purpose - Norway (NO)
Federal Supply Class (FSC): 8415
NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 8415
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 Norway (NO) - NCB is 25
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NSN Format for Clothing, Special Purpose
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NATO Supply Class 8415 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 84, which is dedicated to Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.
Specifically, NATO Supply Class 8415 focuses on Clothing, Special Purpose. This includes clothing items that are designed for specific purposes or specialized functions. These may include protective clothing, such as chemical protective suits, flame-resistant clothing, or ballistic vests. It can also include clothing designed for specific environments, such as extreme cold weather gear or desert camouflage uniforms.
The purpose of this classification is to ensure that NATO member countries have a standardized system for categorizing and procuring clothing items that are necessary for military operations. By having a specific class for special purpose clothing, it allows for easier identification and procurement of these specialized items.
It's important to note that NATO Supply Class 8415 is just one of many classes within NATO Supply Group 84. Other classes within this group cover different types of clothing, individual equipment, insignia, and jewelry that are used by military personnel.
If you need more specific information about a particular item or have any other questions, feel free to ask!
Includes Special Purpose Headwear, including Helmets, except Ballistic Protective; Safety and Protective Clothing; Athletic Clothing; Safety, Combat, Protective, and Work Gloves; Submarine Deck Exposure Clothing; Flight Clothing Components designed for use with both Specialized and Conventional Ensembles.
Excludes Sporting and Athletic Gloves; Athletic Footwear; Safety Footwear; Personal Armor; Special Hospital and Surgical Clothing. Excludes special purpose clothing wherein the primary purpose is ballistic resistant protection. This class will include common use components of both ballistic and conventional end items.
Note-Where applicable, clothing items which are intended for use by both men and women are classified in the appropriate "men's" class.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 8415
- What is Federal Supply Class 8415?
- FSC 8415 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8415) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Clothing, Special Purpose.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8415?
- NSC 8415 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8415 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Clothing, Special Purpose.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8415 in?
- FSC 8415 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8415 in?
- NSC 8415 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8415
- What is a Flyer's Helmet? 35 Items
- A Flyer's Helmet (HELMET,FLYER'S) is a head covering consisting of an outer shell and a lining designed to provide warmth for flying personnel. It may be ballastic and/or crash protective and may be equipped with an electrical headset and microphone. It may provide chemical defense and nuclear weapon flash protection.
- What is a Cold Weather Hood? 12 Items
- A Cold Weather Hood (HOOD,COLD WEATHER) is a covering for the head, neck, and a portion of the face, designed primarily for protection at mean monthly temperatures of plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius) to plus 68 degrees Farenheit (plus 20 degrees Celsius).
- What is a Woman's Bathing Suit? 10 Items
- A Woman's Bathing Suit (BATHING SUIT,WOMAN'S) is a garment worn by females past the age of physical maturity for swimming or sun-bathing. It may be a one-piece or two-piece design and it may include a skirt.
- What is a Food Handler's Apron? 22 Items
- A Food Handler's Apron (APRON,FOOD HANDLER'S) is a lightweight apron designed to provide protection and insure sanitation of personnel, such as food inspectors, meat inspectors, cooks, bakers, or the like, who are required to handle food. Excludes APRON, FOOD SERVER'S, general household aprons, and similar light duty aprons.
- What is a Fireman's Helmet? 14 Items
- A Fireman's Helmet (HELMET,FIREMAN'S) is an item of headwear molded from heat-resistant, nonflammable material specifically designed to protect a fireman's head and the back of his neck from flying sparks, water, and falling objects.
- What is a Firemen's Trousers? 31 Items
- A Firemen's Trousers (TROUSERS,FIREMEN'S) is trousers of treated and/or coated material. It may be lined and/or have a removable liner. It is designed to protect personnel from water and flame and may be designed to afford maximum protection to personnel working in close proximity to high temperature fires. Excludes COVER, FIREMEN'S TROUSERS, HEAT PROTECTIVE.
- What is a Sweat Pants? 58 Items
- A Sweat Pants is a loose-fitting outer garment extending from the waist to the ankles, usually made of fleeced or other absorbent material. It is normally used to warm up for and/or to retard cooling off after participating in exercise or athletic events.
- What is a Sweat Shirt? 50 Items
- A Sweat Shirt is a loose-fitting, sleeved, outer garment, extending from the neck to approximately the waist, usually made of fleeced or other absorbent material. It is normally used for warm up and/or to retard cooling off after particpating in exercise and athletic events.
- What is a Man's Coat? 80 Items
- A Man's Coat (COAT,MAN'S) is a coat for males past the age of physical maturity.
- What is a Men's Trousers? 79 Items
- 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 Fireman's Coat? 25 Items
- A Fireman's Coat (COAT,FIREMAN'S) is a coat of treated and/or coated material. It may be lined and/or have a removable liner. It is designed to protect the wearer from water and flame and may be designed to afford maximum protection to personnel working in the proximity of high temperature fires. Excludes COVER, FIREMAN'S COAT, HEAT PROTECTIVE.
- What is a Men's Coveralls? 52 Items
- 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 an Industrial Safety Coveralls? 20 Items
- An Industrial Safety Coveralls (COVERALLS,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL) is a coverall of general design worn to protect wearer from grime, industrial hazards and accidents.
- What is a Camouflage Pattern Helmet Cover? 46 Items
- A Camouflage Pattern Helmet Cover (COVER,HELMET,CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN) is an item usually made of medium to heavy cloth and worn over a helmet. It is designed to make the wearer inconspicuous against the natural background.
- What is a Camouflage Pattern Coat? 20 Items
- A Camouflage Pattern Coat (COAT,CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN) is a coat designed to make the wearer inconspicuous against the natural background.
- What is a Vesicant Gas Protective Clothing Outfit? 43 Items
- A Vesicant Gas Protective Clothing Outfit (CLOTHING OUTFIT,VESICANT GAS PROTECTIVE) is a quanity of various items of wearing apparel which have been impregnated to provide protection to the wearer against chemical vesicant agents. Excludes CLOTHING OUTFIT, CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE.
- What is an Extreme Cold Weather Drawers? 10 Items
- An Extreme Cold Weather Drawers (DRAWERS,EXTREME COLD WEATHER) is an undergarment, usually ankle length, primarily designed for protection at mean monthly temperatures below plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celius). Excludes DRAWERS, MEN'S; DRAWERS, COLD WEATHER; DRAWERS, WOMEN'S and DRAWERS, MOISTURE WICKING.
- What is an Extreme Cold Weather Jacket? 18 Items
- An Extreme Cold Weather Jacket (JACKET,EXTREME COLD WEATHER) is a jacket designed primarily for protection at mean monthly temperatures below plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius). It usually is furnished with a removable lining.
- What is a Cold Weather Jacket? 19 Items
- A Cold Weather Jacket (JACKET,COLD WEATHER) is a jacket designed primarily for protection at mean monthly temperatures of plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius) to plus 68 degrees Fahrenheit (plus 20 degrees Celsius).
- What is an Extreme Cold Weather Trousers? 18 Items
- An Extreme Cold Weather Trousers (TROUSERS,EXTREME COLD WEATHER) is trousers primarily designed for protection at mean monthly temperatures below plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius). They are usually furnished with a removable liner.
- What is a Cold Weather Trousers? 60 Items
- A Cold Weather Trousers (TROUSERS,COLD WEATHER) is trousers primarily designed for protection at mean monthly temperatures of plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius) to plus 68 degrees Fahrenheit (plus 20 degrees Celsius).
- What is an Extreme Cold Weather Undershirt? 10 Items
- An Extreme Cold Weather Undershirt (UNDERSHIRT,EXTREME COLD WEATHER) is an undergarment, usually long-sleeved, primarily designed for protection at mean monthly temperatures below plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius). Excludes UNDERSHIRT, MAN'S; UNDERSHIRT, COLD WEATHER; UNDERSHIRT, MOISTURE WICKING and UNDERSHIRT, WOMAN'S.
- What is a Fireman's Hood? 10 Items
- A Fireman's Hood (HOOD,FIREMAN'S) is a flexible outer shell of insulated flameproof material supported by a rigid frame and helmet. It is equipped with removable facepiece(s) and is designed to afford protection to the head and neck of personnel working in proximity to high temperature fires.
- What is a Toxicological Agents Protective Coveralls? 37 Items
- A Toxicological Agents Protective Coveralls (COVERALLS,TOXICOLOGICAL AGENTS PROTECTIVE) is coveralls, made of coated cloth or other suitable material, designed to be worn for the protection of personnel working in areas contaminated by toxicological agents.
- What is a Crash Helmet? 26 Items
- A Crash Helmet (HELMET,CRASH) is a headgear, consisting of a molded outer shell with a cushioned liner, designed to prevent head injuries to personnel, in case of accident while engaged in motorcycling, car racing, bobsledding, skiing, riding motor scooters, and similar type activities.
- What is a Food Handlers' Trousers? 17 Items
- A Food Handlers' Trousers (TROUSERS,FOOD HANDLERS') is trousers designed to provide added protection and/or sanitation for personnel engaged in such occupations as food inspectors, meat inspectors, butchers, cooks, bakers, or the like.
- What is a Food Handler's Coat? 18 Items
- A Food Handler's Coat (COAT,FOOD HANDLER'S) is a coat designed to provide added protection and/or sanitation for personnel engaged in such occupations as food inspectors, meat inspectors, butchers, cooks or bakers or the like. It is usually worn with food handler's trousers. Excludes SMOCK (as modified).
- What is a Snow Camouflage Parka? 17 Items
- A Snow Camouflage Parka (PARKA,SNOW CAMOUFLAGE) is a parka designed to make the wearer inconspicuous against a white background.
- What is a Parachutists' Helmet? 12 Items
- A Parachutists' Helmet (HELMET,PARACHUTISTS') is a head covering of metal or other suitable material. It may be snug-fitting and cushioned with facilities for attaching an oxygen mask and/or audio equipment, or it may be designed for wear over a liner to protect the head from flying projectiles. Excludes HELMET, GROUND TROOPS' and HELMET, GROUND TROOPS'-PARACHUTISTS'.
- What is a Firemen's Coveralls? 11 Items
- A Firemen's Coveralls (COVERALLS,FIREMEN'S) is loose-fitting coveralls made of fire and heat resistant materials. They may have integral gloves, hood, and shoes. They are designed to protect the wearer from water and flame and may be designed to afford maximum protection to personnel working in close proximity to high temperature fires. Excludes COVERALLS, COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN'S.
- What is a Camouflage Pattern Hat? 42 Items
- A Camouflage Pattern Hat (HAT,CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN) is a hat usually made of cloth, designed to make the wearer inconspicuous against the natural background.
- What is a Flyers' Gloves? 16 Items
- A Flyers' Gloves (GLOVES,FLYERS') is gloves specifically designed for use by flying personnel to provide adequate warmth in any of several temperate zones.
- What is a Camouflage Pattern Trousers? 48 Items
- A Camouflage Pattern Trousers (TROUSERS,CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN) is trousers designed to make the wearer inconspicuous against the natural background.
- What is a Snow Camouflage Trousers? 17 Items
- A Snow Camouflage Trousers (TROUSERS,SNOW CAMOUFLAGE) is trousers designed to make the wearer inconspicuous against a white background.
- What is a Cold Weather Coat? 19 Items
- A Cold Weather Coat (COAT,COLD WEATHER) is a coat primarily designed for protection at mean monthly temperatures of plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius) to plus 68 degrees Fahrenheit (plus 20 degrees Celsius).
- What is a Flyer's Jacket? 19 Items
- A Flyer's Jacket (JACKET,FLYER'S) is a jacket intended for use by flying personnel and designed to provide adequate warmth in any one of several temperature zones. It may be provided with oxygen hose clip tabs, communication wire tabs and/or special purpose pockets. Excludes JACKET (1), MAN'S and JACKET (1), PARARESCUE.
- What is an Utility Smock? 39 Items
- An Utility Smock (SMOCK,UTILITY) is a multipurpose smock designed for use by food handlers, laboratory personnel, clerks and the like. Excludes COAT (1),FOOD HANDLER'S; and SMOCK (1), FOOD INSPECTOR'S.
- What is a Cold Weather Drawers? 11 Items
- A Cold Weather Drawers (DRAWERS,COLD WEATHER) is an undergarment, usually ankle length, primarily designed for protection at mean monthly temperatures of plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius) to plus 68 degrees Fahrenheit (plus 20 degrees Celsius). Excludes DRAWERS, MEN'S; DRAWERS, MOISTURE WICKING; DRAWERS, EXTREME COLD WEATHER, AND DRAWERS, WOMEN'S.
- What is a Cold Weather Cap? 82 Items
- A Cold Weather Cap (CAP,COLD WEATHER) is a cap designed primarily for protection at mean monthly temperatures of plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius) to plus 68 degrees Fahrenheit (plus 20 degrees Celsius).
- What is an Extreme Cold Weather Cap? 80 Items
- An Extreme Cold Weather Cap (CAP,EXTREME COLD WEATHER) is a cap designed primarily for protection at mean monthly temperatures below plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius). It is usually lined to provide additional warmth.
- What is a Flyers' Drawers? 36 Items
- A Flyers' Drawers (DRAWERS,FLYERS') is a man's ankle-length undergarment designed to be worn by flying personnel with COVERALLS, FLYERS', ANTIEXPOSURE.
- What is a Flyer's Undershirt? 31 Items
- A Flyer's Undershirt (UNDERSHIRT,FLYER'S) is a man's long-sleeved undergarment designed to be worn by flying personnel with COVERALLS, FLYERS' ANTIEXPOSURE.
- What is a Fireman's Shirt? 54 Items
- A Fireman's Shirt (SHIRT,FIREMAN'S) is a shirt intended for use by fire fighting personnel to provide protection and permit entry into an area of fires.
- What is a Combat Coat? 321 Items
- A Combat Coat (COAT,COMBAT) is a coat specifically designed to be worn for combat, training, or the like, in temperate climate. Excludes COAT (1), COLD WEATHER; COAT (1), HOT WEATHER; and COAT (1), MAN'S.
- What is a Combat Trousers? 280 Items
- A Combat Trousers (TROUSERS,COMBAT) is trousers specifically designed to be worn in combat, training, or the like, in all climates. Excludes TROUSERS, MEN'S.
- What is a Combat Vehicle Crewmember's Coveralls? 32 Items
- A Combat Vehicle Crewmember's Coveralls (COVERALLS,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMEMBER'S) is coveralls made of high temperature resistant material, specially designed to provide protection against hazards encountered by combat vehicle crewmembers. Excludes COVERALLS, FIREMEN'S.
- What is a Combat Vehicle Crewmen's Coveralls Hood? 10 Items
- A Combat Vehicle Crewmen's Coveralls Hood (HOOD,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMEN'S COVERALLS) is a head covering made of high temperature resistant material, specifically designed for wear with the combat vehicle crewmen's coveralls. It is usually provided with a method for attachment to the coveralls.
- What is a Safety Helmet? 31 Items
- A Safety Helmet (HELMET,SAFETY) is a rigid, molded item of headwear worn by personnel, employed or visiting, in an area where impact from falling or flying objects is evident. It may protect the wearer from electrical shock, burn, and contact with exposed electrical conductors. It may be equipped with a nonconducting chin strap and an adjustable headband. Excludes HELMET, FIREMAN'S.
- What is a Hot Weather Trousers? 28 Items
- A Hot Weather Trousers (TROUSERS,HOT WEATHER) is trousers designed to be worn primarily at mean monthly temperatures above plus 68 degrees Fahrenheit (plus 20 degrees Celsuis).
- What is an Athlete's T-Shirt? 70 Items
- An Athlete's T-Shirt (T-SHIRT,ATHLETE'S) is a knit pullover, outer garment worn by participants in athletic activities. The garment normally has quarter-length sleeves and is long enough to be tucked inside the waistband of trousers or pants. It may have a monogram, number, and/or lettering which is indicative of athletic activitiy. Do not use if a more specific item name applies. Excludes UNDERSHIRT (as modified) and JERSEY (as modified.)
- What is a Flyers' Coveralls? 44 Items
- A Flyers' Coveralls (COVERALLS,FLYERS') is coveralls intended for use by flying personnel to provide adequate warmth in any one of several temperature zones. They may be provided with map clips, oxygen hose clip tabs, and/or special purpose pockets. Excludes COVERALLS, FLYERS' ANTIEXPOSURE.
- What is a Hot Weather Shirt? 19 Items
- A Hot Weather Shirt (SHIRT,HOT WEATHER) is a shirt designed to be worn primarily at mean monthly temperatures above plus 68 degrees Fahrenheit (plus 20 degrees Celsius).
- What is a High Visibility Vest? 72 Items
- A High Visibility Vest (VEST,HIGH VISIBILITY) is a vest made of materials and colors which emit or reflect light. It is designed to be worn primarily by personnel required to work in areas traversed by motor vehicles to provide a greater degree of visibility to vehicle operators at all times under varying climatic conditions.
- What is a Shooter's Glove? 11 Items
- A Shooter's Glove (GLOVE,SHOOTER'S) is a glove, usually made of leather, designed to protect and support the hands of members of rifle teams or other personnel using a firing range.
- What is a Men's Gloves? 44 Items
- A Men's Gloves (GLOVES,MEN'S) is gloves designed to be worn by males past the age of physical maturity.
- What is an Extreme Cold Weather Mittens? 25 Items
- An Extreme Cold Weather Mittens (MITTENS,EXTREME COLD WEATHER) is mittens designed primarily for protection at mean monthly temperatures of below plus 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius).
- What is a Firemen's Gloves? 12 Items
- A Firemen's Gloves (GLOVES,FIREMEN'S) is gloves made of flameproof material specifically designed to protect the hands and wrists of personnel working in close proximity to high temperature fires. Excludes GLOVES (1), HEAT PROTECTIVE which are not intended for fire fighting.
- What is an Utility Apron? 11 Items
- An Utility Apron (APRON,UTILITY) is a multipurpose apron made of suitable materials to provide general protection to the wearers clothing when engaged in the performance of miscellaneous duties. It may have pockets.
- What is a Fireman's Clothing Outfit? 16 Items
- A Fireman's Clothing Outfit (CLOTHING OUTFIT,FIREMAN'S) is a quantity of various items of wearing apparel designed to protect the wearer from water and flame. It may be designed to afford maximum protection to personnel working in the proximity of high temperature fires.
- What is an Extreme Cold Weather Socks? 80 Items
- An Extreme Cold Weather Socks (SOCKS,EXTREME COLD WEATHER) is items of footwear which cover the feet and legs part way to the knees. Primarily designed for protection at mean monthly temperatures below 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius).
- What is a Chemical And Gas Protective Coveralls? 11 Items
- A Chemical And Gas Protective Coveralls (COVERALLS,CHEMICAL AND GAS PROTECTIVE) is coveralls specifically designed to afford protection for personnel working in areas contaminated by gas and chemicals. It extends from the head to the ankle end is worn with detachable boots, gloves and gas mask.
- What is a Tactical Load Carrying Vest? 10 Items
- A Tactical Load Carrying Vest (VEST,TACTICAL LOAD CARRYING) is a garment designed to be worn over outer clothing. It may have individual pouches for carrying various tactical load for Combat Control Operations.
- What is an Anti-Exposure Coveralls? 11 Items
- An Anti-Exposure Coveralls (COVERALLS,ANTI-EXPOSURE) is a watertight garment intended to be worn by personnel as a anti-exposure suit to protect the wearer against any combination of wind, wet and cold conditions. For items specifically designed for immersion see SUIT,IMMERSION.
- What is a Cold Weather Gloves? 27 Items
- A Cold Weather Gloves (GLOVES,COLD WEATHER) is gloves designed primarily for protection against low temperatures.
- What is a Rappelling Gloves? 12 Items
- A Rappelling Gloves (GLOVES,RAPPELLING) is gloves designed to be used by personnel when they are required to descend a sheer face such as a cliff and the like.
- What is a Cooling Shirt? 34 Items
- A Cooling Shirt (SHIRT,COOLING) is a shirt through which chilled water is circulated through by means of a pump. It provides comfort and safety in extremely warm environments for extended periods of time.
- What is a Camouflage Parka? 28 Items
- A Camouflage Parka (PARKA,CAMOUFLAGE) is a parka designed to be worn over the outerwear for the purpose of rendering its wearer inconspicuous against a natural background. Excludes PARKA (1), SNOW CAMOUFLAGE.
- What is an And Chemical Contaminants Protective Biological Nuclear Gloves? 20 Items
- An And Chemical Contaminants Protective Biological Nuclear Gloves (GLOVES,NUCLEAR,BIOLOGICAL,AND CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS PROTECTIVE) is gloves specificlly designed to be worn by personnel to ensure protection from nuclear, biological and chemical contaminants. They may also be used for personnel training but, in that case, they do not protect from nuclear, biological and chemical contaminants.