The Brace Ankle,parachu, cataloged under National Stock Number 8465-01-416-6217, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8465 (Individual Equipment) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8465-01-416-6217 |
| Item Name | Brace Ankle,parachu |
| FSC / FSG | 8465 / 84 — Individual Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | COMPATIBLE WITH COMBAT BOOT; ONE PIECE BRACE SHELL WITH TWO UPRIGHT SIDES CONNECTED AT BOTTOM BY A HORIZONTAL STRIP WHICH FITS AROUND THE HEEL OF BOOT; BOTTOM STRAP AND BUCKLE FOR VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT; UPPER AND LOWER ANKLE SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT STRAPS AND BUCKLES; AIR BLADDER ATTACHED TO INSIDE OF EACH SIDE OF SHELL; MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS; SMALL - SIZE I |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A-A-52195 | 4/1 Identification reference Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
NSN 8465-01-416-6217 is a Brace Ankle,parachu, classified under FSC 8465, Individual Equipment. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8465-01-416-6218, 8465-01-417-4002. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8465-01-416-6217: General Characteristics Item Description: COMPATIBLE WITH COMBAT BOOT; ONE PIECE BRACE SHELL WITH TWO UPRIGHT SIDES CONNECTED AT BOTTOM BY A HORIZONTAL STRIP WHICH FITS AROUND THE HEEL OF BOOT; BOTTOM STRAP AND BUCKLE FOR VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT; UPPER AND LOWER ANKLE SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT STRAPS AND BUCKLES; AIR BLADDER ATTACHED TO INSIDE OF EACH SIDE OF SHELL; MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS; SMALL - SIZE I. 1 specification is 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.