The Frame Section,tent, cataloged under National Stock Number 8340-00-242-7870, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8340 (Tents and Tarpaulins) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8340-00-242-7870 |
| Item Name | Frame Section,tent |
| FSC / FSG | 8340 / 83 — Tents and Tarpaulins |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Component Quantity | 4 |
| Usage Design | MIDDLE SECTION |
| Tent for Which Designed | MAINTENANCE SHELTER |
| Component National Stock Number | 0000-00-000-0000 |
| Procurement Group Code | 90545 |
| Surface Treatment | ENAMEL OVERALL |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-F-1461 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8340-00-242-7870 is a Frame Section,tent, classified under FSC 8340, Tents and Tarpaulins. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8340-00-242-7871. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8340-00-242-7870: Component Quantity: 4; Usage Design: MIDDLE SECTION; Tent for Which Designed: MAINTENANCE SHELTER; Component National Stock Number: 0000-00-000-0000. 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.
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.