Footwear, Men's from Australia (AU)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 8430?

Accepted Answer

FSC 8430 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8430) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Footwear, Men's.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8430?

Accepted Answer

NSC 8430 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8430 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Footwear, Men's.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8430 in?

Accepted Answer

FSC 8430 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8430 in?

Accepted Answer

NSC 8430is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

Question 5

What is a Service Shoes?

Accepted Answer

A Service Shoes (SHOES,SERVICE) is footwear, usually high quarter, designed to be worn by military personnel for work. Excludes SHOES, MEN'S and SHOES, WOMEN'S.

Question 6

What is a Football Shoes?

Accepted Answer

A Football Shoes (SHOES,FOOTBALL) is footwear having cleated soles and heels. They are designed to be worn by football players to assure traction and grip on the playing field.

Question 7

What is a Gymnasium Shoes?

Accepted Answer

A Gymnasium Shoes (SHOES,GYMNASIUM) is footwear of general use, athletically not restricted by special design to any specific sport. Excludes SHOES, BASEBALL; SHOES, BASKETBALL; and SHOES, FOOTBALL.

Question 8

What is a Men's Sandals?

Accepted Answer

A Men's Sandals (SANDALS,MEN'S) is items of footwear, consisting of a sole fastened in various ways to the foot by straps over the instep, toes, or ankle, designed to be worn by males past the age of physical maturity.

Question 9

What is a Combat Boots?

Accepted Answer

A Combat Boots (BOOTS,COMBAT) is footwear made of leather or other suitable material, which may be high laced and/or closed with strap and buckle. They are designed to be worn by military personnel in combat, training, or the like.

Question 10

What is a Firemen's Boots?

Accepted Answer

A Firemen's Boots (BOOTS,FIREMEN'S) is protective coverings for the feet and legs of firemen. They may be insulated against heat of fires and low ambient temperatures and may or may not have a safety toe.

Question 11

What is a Flyers' Boots?

Accepted Answer

A Flyers' Boots (BOOTS,FLYERS') is footwear made of rubber, leather, or other suitable material, designed to be worn by flying personnel. They may be used with antiexposure clothing and may be equipped with an air pressure release device.

Question 12

What is a Knee Boots?

Accepted Answer

A Knee Boots (BOOTS,KNEE) is footwear, usually made of rubber, designed to protect the foot and leg up to the knee.

Question 13

What is a Ski-Mountain Boots?

Accepted Answer

A Ski-Mountain Boots (BOOTS,SKI-MOUNTAIN) is footwear designed for use with skis and ski bindings, or for travel in mountainous terrain. They may have cleated rubber soles.

Question 14

What is a Men's Shoes?

Accepted Answer

A Men's Shoes (SHOES,MEN'S) is footwear designed to be worn by males past the age of physical maturity.

Question 15

What is a Conductive Shoes?

Accepted Answer

A Conductive Shoes (SHOES,CONDUCTIVE) is footwear having built-in features which conduct electricity and prevent the accumulation of static electricity in the body of the wearer. They are designed to protect the wearer and property in operations where the accumulation of static electricity is a hazard. They may have a safety toe. Excludes SHOES, SAFETY.

Question 16

What is a Nonsparking Shoes?

Accepted Answer

A Nonsparking Shoes (SHOES,NONSPARKING) is footwear, made of spark-resistant materials, designed to protect the wearer and property in operations, such as explosives handling, where sparking presents a hazard. They may have a safety toe. Excludes SHOES, SAFETY.

Question 17

What is an Ankle Boots?

Accepted Answer

An Ankle Boots (BOOTS,ANKLE) is footwear usually of welted construction extending above the ankle but below the calf. It may include safety features.

Question 18

What is a Mid-Leg Boots?

Accepted Answer

A Mid-Leg Boots (BOOTS,MID-LEG) is a foot covering made of leather, rubber or other material reaching to mid-leg, designed to protect the foot and leg. Excludes BOOTS, KNEE and BOOTS, HIP.

Question 19

What is a Men's Safety Shoes?

Accepted Answer

A Men's Safety Shoes (SHOES,SAFETY,MEN'S) is footwear having safety features such as steel box toes or equivalent, nonslip heels and soles, and/or instep guards.  They are used to provide protection to the feet from an impact force and to prevent injury from falls due to slippage.  Designed to be worn by males past the age of physical maturity.  Excludes SHOES, CONDUCTIVE; SHOES, ELECTRICAL HAZARDS PROTECTIVE; SHOES, MOLDERS'; and SHOES, NONSPARKING.

Question 20

What is a Men's Safety Boots?

Accepted Answer

A Men's Safety Boots (BOOTS,SAFETY,MEN'S) is footwear having safety features, such as steel box toes, or equivalent, nonslip heels and soles, and/or instep guards.  They are worn to provide protection to the feet from an impact force and to prevent injury from falls due to slipping.  Designed to be worn by males past the age of physical maturity.  Excludes BOOTS, CLIMBERS'.

Footwear, Men's - Australia (AU)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 8430

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 8430

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 Australia (AU) - NCB is 66

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NSN Format for Footwear, Men's
Codified by Australia

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 8430

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8430

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