The Bladder,flotation, cataloged under National Stock Number 8465-00-261-6940, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8465 (Individual Equipment) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8465-00-261-6940 |
| Item Name | Bladder,flotation |
| FSC / FSG | 8465 / 84 — Individual Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | I TYPE |
| Color | OLIVE DRAB |
| Closure Type | TUBE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-B-20278 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8465-00-261-6940 is a Bladder,flotation, classified under FSC 8465, Individual Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8465-00-261-6940: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE; Color: OLIVE DRAB; Special Features: SYNTHETIC RUBBER COATED,MILDEW-RESISTANT TREATED,DEFLATED DIM 16 IN. LG,11 IN. W,W/2 STRAPS FOR FASTENING WITH COTTON SHEETING IN; Closure Type: TUBE. 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.
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.