The Sword and Scabbard, cataloged under National Stock Number 8465-00-991-0613, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8465 (Individual Equipment) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 8465-00-991-0613 |
| Item Name | Sword and Scabbard |
| FSC / FSG | 8465 / 84 — Individual Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Protective Guard | INCLUDED |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | I TYPE AND 1 CLASS OR 2 CLASS OR 3 CLASS OR 4 CLASS |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BLADE |
| User Designator | US AIR FORCE HONOR GUARD |
| Blade Type | DOUBLE EDGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AFA CU 945-03 | 4/1 Identification reference Air Force Academy |
NSN 8465-00-991-0613 is a Sword and Scabbard, classified under FSC 8465, Individual Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8465-00-991-0613: Protective Guard: INCLUDED; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE AND 1 CLASS OR 2 CLASS OR 3 CLASS OR 4 CLASS; Special Features: W/STEEL,NICKEL-PLATED SCABBARD; GRIP MATERIAL: NICKEL-SILVER; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BLADE. 5 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.