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MIL-DTL-41651Insignia,shoulder Sleeve

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 8455-01-553-1508 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-553-1508 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-553-1508. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-41651.
Features
  • Insignia,shoulder Sleeve — FSC 8455
  • User Designator: ENLISTED MAN
  • Department Designation: US AIR FORCE
  • Rank for Which Designed: MASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: VIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 7 CLASS
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
  • Procurement Group Code: 32997
  • 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 8455-01-553-1508, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-553-1508
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-41651
Item NameInsignia,shoulder Sleeve
FSC / FSG8455 / 84 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
User DesignatorENLISTED MAN
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
Rank for Which DesignedMASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 7 CLASS
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Procurement Group Code32997
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5330-00-599-1301 INTERCHANGEABLE
Felt,mechanical,preformed
8455-01-388-8129 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-8219 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9522 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9528 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9531 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-553-1298 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1301 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1360 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
8455-01-553-1367 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-41651 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
B-3-44A Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
B-3-42B Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-599-1301INTERCHANGEABLE
FELT,MECHANICAL,PREFORMED
8455-01-388-8129INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-8219INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9522INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9528INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9531INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-553-1298INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1301INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1360INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1367INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1374INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
8455-01-553-1380INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-553-1508?

NSN 8455-01-553-1508 is a Insignia,shoulder Sleeve, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 8455 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8455-01-553-1508?

NSN 8455-01-553-1508 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-41651 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), B-3-44A (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), B-3-42B (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-553-1508?

There are 12 known substitutes for 8455-01-553-1508: 5330-00-599-1301, 8455-01-388-8129, 8455-01-388-8219 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-41651?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-41651: User Designator: ENLISTED MAN; Department Designation: US AIR FORCE; Rank for Which Designed: MASTER SERGEANT WITH FIRST SERGEANT DEVICE; Special Features: SIZE DESIGNATION-LARGE;COLOR-AF GREY BACKGROUND, DARK EMBROIDERY. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 8455-01-553-1508 still in active supply?

NSN 8455-01-553-1508 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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