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A-1-163Insignia,shoulder Sleeve

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-00-137-2554 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-00-137-2554 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-00-137-2554. Primary manufacturer part number: A-1-163.
Features
  • Insignia,shoulder Sleeve — FSC 8455
  • Procurement Group Code: 38564
  • Design Designation: MASSACHUSETTS ARMY NATIOAL GUARD ELEMENT JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS
  • Department Designation: US ARMY
  • Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY OLIVE DRAB AND BLACK COLOR AREAS
  • Features Provided: EMBROIDERED AND SUBDUED
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 2 CLASS
  • 3 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Insignia,shoulder Sleeve, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-00-137-2554, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8455 (No Item Name Available) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. The primary manufacturer of record is Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-00-137-2554
Primary Part NumberA-1-163
Item NameInsignia,shoulder Sleeve
FSC / FSG8455 / 84 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerArmy Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr
StatusACTIVE
Procurement Group Code38564
Design DesignationMASSACHUSETTS ARMY NATIOAL GUARD ELEMENT JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS
Department DesignationUS ARMY
Reference Number Differentiating CharacteristicsAS DIFFERENTIATED BY OLIVE DRAB AND BLACK COLOR AREAS
Features ProvidedEMBROIDERED AND SUBDUED
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataI TYPE AND 1 STYLE AND 2 CLASS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5950-00-578-1091 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
5120-00-720-4969 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screwdriver,flat Tip
8455-00-741-4608 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
5996-00-855-0668 INTERCHANGEABLE
Amplifier,electronic Control
8455-01-528-9435 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-652-8182 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-699-3740 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A-1-163 Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
MIL-I-14652 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-14652B Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5950-00-578-1091INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5120-00-720-4969INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREWDRIVER,FLAT TIP
8455-00-741-4608INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
5996-00-855-0668INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,ELECTRONIC CONTROL
8455-01-528-9435INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-652-8182INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-699-3740INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-00-137-2554?

NSN 8455-00-137-2554 is a Insignia,shoulder Sleeve, manufactured by Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr, classified under FSC 8455 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8455-00-137-2554?

NSN 8455-00-137-2554 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: A-1-163 (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), MIL-I-14652 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-14652B (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 8455-00-137-2554?

There are 7 known substitutes for 8455-00-137-2554: 5950-00-578-1091, 5120-00-720-4969, 8455-00-741-4608 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A-1-163?

Key specifications for A-1-163: Procurement Group Code: 38564; Design Designation: MASSACHUSETTS ARMY NATIOAL GUARD ELEMENT JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS; Department Designation: US ARMY; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY OLIVE DRAB AND BLACK COLOR AREAS. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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