The Cloth,ballistic, cataloged under National Stock Number 8305-00-261-8516, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8305 (Textile Fabrics) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8305-00-261-8516 |
| Item Name | Cloth,ballistic |
| FSC / FSG | 8305 / 83 — Textile Fabrics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cloth Weight | 13.500 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM AND 15.000 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MAXIMUM OZ |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 1 CLASS |
| Procurement Group Code | 11015 |
| Color | NATURAL BOTH SIDES |
| Width | 48.000 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Fiber Material | NYLON BASIC |
| Weave Type | BASKET |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10150382 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
| MILC12369 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8305-00-261-8516 is a Cloth,ballistic, classified under FSC 8305, Textile Fabrics. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8305-01-025-3747, 8305-01-025-4920. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8305-00-261-8516: Cloth Weight: 13.500 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM AND 15.000 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MAXIMUM OZ; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 CLASS; Procurement Group Code: 11015; Color: NATURAL BOTH SIDES. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 8305-00-261-8516 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.