FSC: 8440 — Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's
FSG: 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
General Description
The Socks, cataloged under National Stock Number 8440-00-153-6717, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8440 (Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8440-00-153-6717
Item Name
Socks
FSC / FSG
8440 / 84 — Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's
Status
ACTIVE
Size
10
Procurement Group Code
00303
Color
NATURAL OVERALL
Fiber Material
COTTON AND WOOL OVERALL
Cloth-Fabric Name
KNITTED OVERALL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items7
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8440-00-153-6718POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
Possible match (shared part number)
8440-00-153-6719POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
Possible match (shared part number)
8440-00-153-6720POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
Possible match (shared part number)
8440-00-153-6721POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
Possible match (shared part number)
8440-00-261-4897POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
Possible match (shared part number)
8440-01-053-6388POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
Possible match (shared part number)
8440-01-053-6389POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
A-A-55302
4/1Identification reference
Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
MIL-S-405
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
8440-00-153-6718POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
8440-00-153-6719POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
8440-00-153-6720POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
8440-00-153-6721POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
8440-00-261-4897POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
8440-01-053-6388POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
8440-01-053-6389POSSIBLE MATCH
SOCKS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8440-00-153-6717?
NSN 8440-00-153-6717 is a Socks, classified under FSC 8440, Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8440-00-153-6717?
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8440-00-153-6718, 8440-00-153-6719, 8440-00-153-6720. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8440-00-153-6717?
Key specifications for 8440-00-153-6717: Size: 10; Procurement Group Code: 00303; Color: NATURAL OVERALL; Fiber Material: COTTON AND WOOL OVERALL. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8440-00-153-6717 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.