The Cover,water Canteen, cataloged under National Stock Number 8465-00-860-0256, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8465 (Individual Equipment) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 8465-00-860-0256 |
| Item Name | Cover,water Canteen |
| FSC / FSG | 8465 / 84 — Individual Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Attachment to Belt Method | ATTACHED TO BELT BY MEANS OF KEEPERS W/SLIDES |
| Shade Identification | 106 |
| Shoulder Strap | NOT INCLUDED |
| Procurement Group Code | 21364 |
| Color | GREEN, OLIVE |
| Environmental Protection | WATER REPELLENT |
| Shade Source | US ARMY |
| Material | FABRIC, NYLON LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Material | FIBER SYNTHETIC LINING |
| Closure Method | SNAP FASTENER |
| 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-C-43742 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8465-00-860-0256 is a Cover,water Canteen, classified under FSC 8465, Individual Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8465-00-860-0256: Attachment to Belt Method: ATTACHED TO BELT BY MEANS OF KEEPERS W/SLIDES; Shade Identification: 106; Shoulder Strap: NOT INCLUDED; Procurement Group Code: 21364. 10 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.