What is Federal Supply Class 8470?

FSC 8470 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8470) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Armor, Personal.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8470?

NSC 8470 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8470 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Armor, Personal.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8470 in?

FSC 8470 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8470 in?

NSC 8470is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

Armor, Personal - Portugal (PT)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 8470

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 8470

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 Portugal (PT) - NCB is 26

NSN Format for Armor, Personal
Codified by Portugal

84	70	26	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 8470 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 84, which encompasses Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

Specifically, NATO Supply Class 8470 is dedicated to Armor, Personal. This includes various types of protective gear and equipment designed to safeguard individuals in combat or hazardous situations.

Armor, Personal within this classification can include items such as body armor, ballistic vests, helmets, protective gloves, and other protective clothing or accessories. These items are designed to provide protection against ballistic threats, fragmentation, and other potential hazards faced by military personnel or individuals in high-risk professions.

The purpose of NATO Supply Class 8470 is to ensure standardized categorization and identification of personal armor equipment across NATO member countries. This classification system facilitates efficient procurement, logistics, and interoperability among allied forces.

It is important to note that the specific items and specifications within NATO Supply Class 8470 may vary depending on the individual country's military requirements and standards. Therefore, it is recommended to consult the relevant NATO documentation or national military regulations for detailed information on the specific items included in this classification.

FSC 8470 Armor, Personal - Portugal (PT)

Includes Clothing specially designed for use as personal armor.

Excludes All specialized flight clothing and accessories which may contain ballistic resistant properties as a secondary function. Excludes special purpose clothing wherein the primary function is for purposes other than ballistic protection

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 8470

What is Federal Supply Class 8470?: FSC 8470 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8470) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Armor, Personal.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8470?: NSC 8470 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8470 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Armor, Personal.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8470 in?: FSC 8470 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8470 in?: NSC 8470 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.