The Pole,tent, cataloged under National Stock Number 8340-00-188-8396, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8340 (Tents and Tarpaulins) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8340-00-188-8396
Item Name
Pole,tent
FSC / FSG
8340 / 83 — Tents and Tarpaulins
Status
ACTIVE
Length
11.833 FEET NOMINAL FT
Pole Type
RIDGE
Procurement Group Code
90556
Color
NATURAL
Width
2.620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material
WOOD
Furnished Items
HARDWARE
Sleeve Length
30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Construction
JOINTED
Thickness
3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items7
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8340-00-188-8400POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
Possible match (shared part number)
8340-00-188-8401POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
Possible match (shared part number)
8340-00-188-8405POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
Possible match (shared part number)
8340-00-188-8406POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
Possible match (shared part number)
8340-00-188-8407POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
Possible match (shared part number)
8340-00-188-8411POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
Possible match (shared part number)
8340-00-223-7886POSSIBLE MATCH
FERRULE,TENT POLE
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MILP549
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
MIL-DTL-549
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
8340-00-188-8400POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
8340-00-188-8401POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
8340-00-188-8405POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
8340-00-188-8406POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
8340-00-188-8407POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
8340-00-188-8411POSSIBLE MATCH
POLE,TENT
8340-00-223-7886POSSIBLE MATCH
FERRULE,TENT POLE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8340-00-188-8396?
NSN 8340-00-188-8396 is a Pole,tent, classified under FSC 8340, Tents and Tarpaulins. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8340-00-188-8396?
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8340-00-188-8400, 8340-00-188-8401, 8340-00-188-8405. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8340-00-188-8396?
Key specifications for 8340-00-188-8396: Length: 11.833 FEET NOMINAL FT; Pole Type: RIDGE; Procurement Group Code: 90556; Color: NATURAL. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8340-00-188-8396 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.