The Tent, cataloged under National Stock Number 8340-01-406-9299, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8340 (Tents and Tarpaulins) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 8340-01-406-9299 |
| Item Name | Tent |
| FSC / FSG | 8340 / 83 — Tents and Tarpaulins |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tent Type | LIGHT WEIGHT EXTREME WEATHER |
| Floor Shape | ROUND |
| Cloth Weight | 1.900 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM AND 1.900 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MAXIMUM OZ |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 2 CLASS |
| Procurement Group Code | 21168 |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A-A-55266 | 4/1 Identification reference Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
NSN 8340-01-406-9299 is a Tent, classified under FSC 8340, Tents and Tarpaulins. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8340-01-429-5932. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8340-01-406-9299: Tent Type: LIGHT WEIGHT EXTREME WEATHER; Floor Shape: ROUND; Cloth Weight: 1.900 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM AND 1.900 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MAXIMUM OZ; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2 CLASS. 6 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.