The Shelter,soldier, cataloged under National Stock Number 8340-01-493-8946, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8340 (Tents and Tarpaulins) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8340-01-493-8946 |
| Item Name | Shelter,soldier |
| FSC / FSG | 8340 / 83 — Tents and Tarpaulins |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SUSS2 | 4/1 Identification reference Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
NSN 8340-01-493-8946 is a Shelter,soldier, classified under FSC 8340, Tents and Tarpaulins. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8340-01-493-8946: Special Features: THIS IS A BACKPACKABLE STEALTH SHELTER APPROPRIATE FOR FORWARD OBSERVERSAND RECONAISSANCE TEAMS; THE SUSS REDUCES VISUAL, THERMAL AND NIR SIGNATURE; THIS LIGHWEIGHT SHELTER IS CONSTRUCTED FROM POROUS CAMOUFLAGE FABRIC WHICH CUTS SOLAR LOADING DURING THE DAY REDUCING HEAT STRESS AND STABILIZES TEMPERATURES AT NIGHT HELPING TO MITIGATE TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS. 0 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 8340-01-493-8946 has DEMIL Code B. 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.