Composite Food Packages

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 8970

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 8970

Group Description: Subsistence

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 89

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 89

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NSN Format for Composite Food Packages

8970XXXXXXXXX
Group
FSG
ClassNCBIdentifier
FSC
Federal Supply Class
NIIN
NSN
FSC 8970 Composite Food Packages
FSC 8970 Composite Food Packages

Includes Ration Packs and Emergency Rations; Care Packages.

Note-Subsistance items which are specifically prepared for dietetic use are classified in Class 8940. Nondietetic foods, even though they bear the same approved item names as corresponding dietetic foods, are classified in Classes other than 8940.

Additional Information for Composite Food Packages Additional Information for Composite Food Packages

NATO Supply Class 8970 refers to Composite Food Packages within NATO Supply Group 89, which is specifically designated for Subsistence items.

Composite Food Packages are pre-packaged food items that are designed to provide a complete meal or a specific type of food product. These packages typically include a combination of different food items, such as main courses, side dishes, snacks, and beverages, all packaged together for convenience and ease of distribution.

The purpose of Composite Food Packages is to provide sustenance and nutrition to military personnel or other individuals in need of subsistence support. These packages are often used in military operations, disaster relief efforts, or other situations where access to fresh or cooked food may be limited.

NATO Supply Class 8970 ensures that these Composite Food Packages meet specific quality and safety standards, as well as logistical requirements for storage, transportation, and distribution. This classification helps to streamline the procurement and supply chain processes for these food items within NATO member countries.

In summary, NATO Supply Class 8970 for Composite Food Packages in NATO Supply Group 89 for Subsistence refers to the classification and categorization of pre-packaged food items that are designed to provide sustenance and nutrition in military or subsistence-related operations.

NSN by Country NSN by Country

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 8970 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 8970

What is Federal Supply Class 8970?
FSC 8970 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8970) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Composite Food Packages.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8970?
NSC 8970 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8970 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Composite Food Packages.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8970 in?
FSC 8970 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 89 which contains .
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8970 in?
NSC 8970 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 89 which contains .

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8970 Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8970

What is a Combat Meal? 358 Items
A Combat Meal (MEAL,COMBAT) is a meal used by combat personnel when kitchens are not available.
What is a Small Detachment Ration? 53 Items
A Small Detachment Ration (RATION,SMALL DETACHMENT) is for use by small groups where kitchens are not available, but where limited heating equipment is available.
Ration,Survival 165 Items
What is a Ration-Food Packet Component Unit? 141 Items
A Ration-Food Packet Component Unit is a collection of items packaged for inclusion in a packaged ration or food packet.
What is a Survival Food Packet? 43 Items
A Survival Food Packet (FOOD PACKET,SURVIVAL) is a food packet which provides emergency food under survival conditions.
What is a Long Range Patrol Food Packet? 42 Items
A Long Range Patrol Food Packet (FOOD PACKET,LONG RANGE PATROL) is a food packet consisting of an assortment of food items that make up a complete meal. It is designed for use by the special forces.
What is an Individual Meal? 281 Items
An Individual Meal (MEAL,INDIVIDUAL) is a retortable flexible pouch, primarily composed of "ready-to-eat" packaging of individual thermostabilized food products. May contain additional condiments and ready to mix beverages. Can be served hot or cold, shelf stable, and requires no refrigeration. See also MEAL (1), INDIVIDUAL, PORK FREE. Excludes MEAL (1), COMBAT.
Ration,Cold Weather 31 Items
What is a Supplemental Food Packet? 24 Items
A Supplemental Food Packet (FOOD PACKET,SUPPLEMENTAL) is a supplemental food packet to be used as an addition to the ration.
Ration Supplement,Flameless Heater,For Meal,Ready-To-Eat 10 Items
What is a Combat Ration? 25 Items
A Combat Ration (RATION,COMBAT) is a ration used by combat personnel when kitchens are not available. For the items which only provide one meal, see MEAL,COMBAT. Excludes RATION,SURVIVAL.
What is a Precooked Meal? 32 Items
A Precooked Meal (MEAL,PRECOOKED) is food cooked partially or completely beforehand so that it can be reheated and/or consumed at a later time.

Stock Items From Supply Class 8970 Stock Items From Supply Class 8970 Page 1of 6

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F1/91 MED BEUF STROGANOFF TYPE 1
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
226227900
MENU 20
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
017057829
FEMA
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
017057009
SDR-V
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016287266
TOTM
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016197950
DUMMY
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015761950
SANITATION KIT
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015515966
MODEL T 400
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015296564
MEAL KIT BREAKFAST
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015149313
MEAL KIT BREAKFAST PANCAKES
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015149317
MEAL KIT BREAKFAST WAFFLES
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015149306
MEAL KIT CHICKEN
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015149302
MEAL KIT TURKEY BREAST
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
014635446
S3 CORE ITEM
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
ENERGY BARS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
014160755
STDZN RATION REQ 4
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
014160756
STDZN RATION REQ 3
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
014160752
STDZN RATION REQ 1
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
014160753
STDZN RATION REQ 2
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
013648966
8003
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
011080818
MIL-M-44074
RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1
009632865
216-4
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
001410933
5100-285
RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1
000774969
8970-04300
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
017057002
SDR
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
014343192
CID A-A-20331
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
CID A-A-20247
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9
014329946
STANDARD ACTION, DTD 6/18/96-011
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015394610
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015456830
CUTTER
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015456831
SPATULA,CAKE SERVER
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473948
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473956
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473977
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
014329943
STANDARD ACTION, DTD 6/18/96-002
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015296785
UGR B 3
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015812505
MOREV1P1P2
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
ACR-F-002
RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1
016473967
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016961647
UGR-H&S B 5
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
001491094
MIL-M-44074
RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1
NFES 1842
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1
014329999
STANDARD ACTION, DTD 6/18/96-008
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015296782
UGR B 2
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015394572
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015394594
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015394580
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473969
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473975
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
014329963
STANDARD ACTION, DTD 6/18/96-005
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015394592
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015456828
SPOON,SERVING
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473960
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
014329951
STANDARD ACTION, DTD 6/18/96-003
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
014329959
STANDARD ACTION, DTD 6/18/96-004
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015394575
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015394586
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015394603
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015848759
ACR-F-08
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473965
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
014329976
STANDARD ACTION, DTD 6/18/96-006
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
014330018
STANDARD ACTION, DTD 6/18/96-010
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015478516
MIL-DTL-32235
RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1
MIL-DTL-PULL TABS
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9
016473978
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473937
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473942
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473939
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473973
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
014671753
ACR-M-001
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015394581
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015456826
SPOON,SERVING
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473958
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015394598
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015394605
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
015964504
MIL-DTL-32235/3
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473953
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473945
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016861714
UGR B 4
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015296781
UGR B 1
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015964514
MIL-DTL-32235/2
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473931
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473972
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
014330008
STANDARD ACTION, DTD 6/18/96-009
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
014329988
STANDARD ACTION, DTD 6/18/96-007
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
015994327
ACR-F-002
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
ACR-F-002
RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1
015394606
UNITIZED GROUP RATION-EXPRESS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016239560
ACR-M-034
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473961
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
016473974
ACR-MC-01
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
014241998
16816-59993
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
MEAL, HALAL
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
014241996
MEAL, KOSHER
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
16816-59992
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
010289406
A-A-20331
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1
8970-01-028-9406
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2
8970-01-028-9406
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2
016812874
FEMA
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
FEMA
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9
331660923
CTI R/A-1
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
JOMIPSA COMIDA A1
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
55511
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2
PCAMI/RA/R31I01B/99-C/A1
RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1
RIC-C/A-1
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2