Headwear Fastening Method: CHIN STRAP, WITH SNAP FASTENER
Color: BLACK MAIN BODY
Material: LEATHER SHEEPSKIN MAIN BODY
Fiber Material: COTTON LINING
Cloth-Fabric Name: KNITTED LINING
Identification
NSN: 8415-00-965-2178
NIIN: 009652178
FSC: 8415 — Clothing, Special Purpose
FSG: 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
General Description
The Helmet,parachutists', cataloged under National Stock Number 8415-00-965-2178, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia 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7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8415-00-965-2178
Item Name
Helmet,parachutists'
FSC / FSG
8415 / 84 — Clothing, Special Purpose
Status
ACTIVE
Garment Size
SMALL
Headwear Type
FREE-FALL
Headwear Fastening Method
CHIN STRAP, WITH SNAP FASTENER
Color
BLACK MAIN BODY
Material
LEATHER SHEEPSKIN MAIN BODY
Fiber Material
COTTON LINING
Cloth-Fabric Name
KNITTED LINING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MIL-H-43174A
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 8415 — Clothing, Special Purpose
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
8415-00-000-0140
SEAL,VISOR
8415-00-000-0141
VISOR,HELMENT
8415-00-000-0168
8415-00-000-0168 · Item name not on file
8415-00-001-3297
8415-00-001-3297 · Item name not on file
8415-00-001-3298
8415-00-001-3298 · Item name not on file
8415-00-001-3299
8415-00-001-3299 · Item name not on file
8415-00-001-6484
8415-00-001-6484 · Item name not on file
8415-00-001-6485
8415-00-001-6485 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8415-00-965-2178?
NSN 8415-00-965-2178 is a Helmet,parachutists', classified under FSC 8415, Clothing, Special Purpose. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 8415-00-965-2178?
Key specifications for 8415-00-965-2178: Garment Size: SMALL; Headwear Type: FREE-FALL; Headwear Fastening Method: CHIN STRAP, WITH SNAP FASTENER; Color: BLACK MAIN BODY. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8415-00-965-2178 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.