What is Federal Supply Class 8455?

FSC 8455 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8455) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Badges and Insignia.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8455?

NSC 8455 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8455 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Badges and Insignia.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8455 in?

FSC 8455 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8455 in?

NSC 8455is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

What is a Qualification Badge?

A Qualification Badge (BADGE,QUALIFICATION) is a distinctive device worn as a sign of one's special qualifications apart from the duties of a person's rank, grade or rate, such as link trainer instructor, parachutist and the like. Excludes DISTINGUISHING MARK.

What is an Officer Rank Insignia?

An Officer Rank Insignia (INSIGNIA,RANK,OFFICER) is a device to be affixed to the uniform to indicate a specific rank, including warrant officer.

What is a Branch Of Service Insignia?

A Branch Of Service Insignia (INSIGNIA,BRANCH OF SERVICE) is an insignia to indicate a service, department, or profession, such as Quartermaster Corps, Marine Corps, Infantry, Medical Service and the like. Excludes INSIGNIA, SHOULDER SLEEVE; GROUP-RATE MARK; INSIGNIA, HAT; INSIGNIA, SERVICE CAP; INSIGNIA, GARRISON CAP and INSIGNIA, SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP.

What is a Shoulder Strap?

A Shoulder Strap is a narrow rectangular embroidered piece of cloth worn parallel to the shoulder seam of some military personnel uniforms.

Badges and Insignia - Korea (KR)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 8455

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 8455

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 Korea (KR) - NCB is 37

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NSN Format for Badges and Insignia
Codified by Korea

84	55	37	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 8455 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 84, which is dedicated to Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

NATO Supply Class 8455 specifically focuses on Badges and Insignia. Badges and insignia are decorative emblems or symbols that are worn on clothing or other items to indicate rank, affiliation, achievement, or membership in a particular organization or group. They are commonly used by military, law enforcement, and other uniformed personnel.

In the context of NATO, badges and insignia play an important role in identifying and distinguishing personnel from different member nations. They can represent various ranks, roles, qualifications, or specializations within the NATO forces.

The items classified under NATO Supply Class 8455 can include embroidered patches, metal pins, shoulder boards, collar tabs, and other similar items. These badges and insignia are designed to be attached or worn on uniforms, hats, bags, or other clothing and equipment.

It is important to note that the NATO Supply Classification System is used for standardizing the identification and classification of items used by NATO member nations. This classification system helps in facilitating logistics, procurement, and supply chain management within the NATO framework.

FSC 8455 Badges and Insignia - Korea (KR)

Excludes Nonpersonal Insignia.

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 8455

What is Federal Supply Class 8455?: FSC 8455 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8455) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Badges and Insignia.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8455?: NSC 8455 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8455 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Badges and Insignia.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8455 in?: FSC 8455 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8455 in?: NSC 8455 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8455

What is a Qualification Badge? 64 Items: A Qualification Badge (BADGE,QUALIFICATION) is a distinctive device worn as a sign of one's special qualifications apart from the duties of a person's rank, grade or rate, such as link trainer instructor, parachutist and the like. Excludes DISTINGUISHING MARK.
What is an Officer Rank Insignia? 22 Items: An Officer Rank Insignia (INSIGNIA,RANK,OFFICER) is a device to be affixed to the uniform to indicate a specific rank, including warrant officer.
Insignia,Grade,Enlisted Personnel 32 Items
What is a Branch Of Service Insignia? 145 Items: A Branch Of Service Insignia (INSIGNIA,BRANCH OF SERVICE) is an insignia to indicate a service, department, or profession, such as Quartermaster Corps, Marine Corps, Infantry, Medical Service and the like. Excludes INSIGNIA, SHOULDER SLEEVE; GROUP-RATE MARK; INSIGNIA, HAT; INSIGNIA, SERVICE CAP; INSIGNIA, GARRISON CAP and INSIGNIA, SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP.
Stripe,Service 26 Items
What is a Shoulder Strap? 15 Items: A Shoulder Strap is a narrow rectangular embroidered piece of cloth worn parallel to the shoulder seam of some military personnel uniforms.