The Gaiters, cataloged under National Stock Number 8440-01-696-0691, 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 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8440-01-696-0691 |
| Item Name | Gaiters |
| FSC / FSG | 8440 / 84 — Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Color | COYOTE 498 OR BLACK 557 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A-A-60019 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8440-01-696-0691 is a Gaiters, classified under FSC 8440, Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's. Status: active.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8440-01-696-0693, 8440-01-696-0694, 8440-01-696-0695. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8440-01-696-0691: Color: COYOTE 498 OR BLACK 557; Special Features: SIZE-SMALL; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: GAITERS,BOOTS,COLD WEATHER. 1 specification is 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.
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.