The Vest,tactical Load Carrying, cataloged under National Stock Number 8415-01-247-6597, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 8415-01-247-6597 |
| Item Name | Vest,tactical Load Carrying |
| FSC / FSG | 8415 / 84 — Clothing, Special Purpose |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Garment Size | LARGE |
| Garment Closing Method | SLIDE FASTENER, QUICK RELEASE FRONT |
| Color | BLACK MAIN BODY |
| Fiber Material | NYLON MAIN BODY |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY GARMENT SIZE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SOV | 3/9 Design control — primary reference American Body Armor and Equipment Inc |
NSN 8415-01-247-6597 is a Vest,tactical Load Carrying, classified under FSC 8415, Clothing, Special Purpose. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8415-01-247-6598. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8415-01-247-6597: Garment Size: LARGE; Garment Closing Method: SLIDE FASTENER, QUICK RELEASE FRONT; Color: BLACK MAIN BODY; Special Features: W/POUCHES FOR MX-300 RADIO,ASSAULT RIFLE,SHOTGUN,SUB-MACHINE AND SNIPER MAGAZINES,FIRST AID UTILITY POUCH,DAY PACK AND SUB-FIGHTING LOAD CONSISTING OF BELT,PISTOL,HOLSTER AND LARGE UTILITY OR MAGAZINE POUCH. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.