The Vest,tactical Load Carrying, cataloged under National Stock Number 8415-01-696-8609, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. The manufacturer of record is Crye Precision Llc Dba Atlas Standard. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8415-01-696-8609 |
| Primary Part Number | ALT-EK5-M/C-MED |
| Item Name | Vest,tactical Load Carrying |
| FSC / FSG | 8415 / 84 — Clothing, Special Purpose |
| Manufacturer | Crye Precision Llc Dba Atlas Standard |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Garment Size | MEDIUM |
| Garment Weight Designator | LIGHT |
| Features Provided | BREATHABLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| ALT-EK5-M/C-MED PRIMARY | Crye Precision Llc Dba Atlas Standard (USA) |
NSN 8415-01-696-8609 is a Vest,tactical Load Carrying, manufactured by Crye Precision Llc Dba Atlas Standard, classified under FSC 8415, Clothing, Special Purpose. Status: active.
NSN 8415-01-696-8609 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: ALT-EK5-M/C-MED (Crye Precision Llc Dba Atlas Standard).
Key specifications for ALT-EK5-M/C-MED: Garment Size: MEDIUM; Garment Weight Designator: LIGHT; Features Provided: BREATHABLE; Special Features: EASY 2-STEP EMERGENY DOFFING CAPABILITY; COMFORT AND VENTILATED; VERTICAL WEBBING LOOPS ON FRONT CARRIER TO SUPPORT DETACHABLE CHEST RIGS; QUICK ATTACH SIDE LOOPS FOR ADD-ON BALLISTIC COVERAGE; GROIN PROTECTION ATTACHMENT POINTS; LOW-PROFILE CUMMERBUND ATTACHMENT ALLOWS CHEST EXPANSION AND PROVIDES MAXIMUM SIZING RANGE. 3 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.
NSN 8415-01-696-8609 has DEMIL Code D. 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.