The Crampons,mountain, cataloged under National Stock Number 8465-01-578-8908, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8465 (Individual Equipment) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 8465-01-578-8908 |
| Item Name | Crampons,mountain |
| FSC / FSG | 8465 / 84 — Individual Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | I TYPE |
| Color | BLACK |
| 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-59837 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8465-01-578-8908 is a Crampons,mountain, classified under FSC 8465, Individual Equipment. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8465-01-583-4023, 8465-01-598-8175. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8465-01-578-8908: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE; Color: BLACK; Special Features: SIZE FITS MEN'S 4.5-12; COMPONENT OF ARMY MOUNTAINEERING KIT; 10 POINT CRAMPON. 2 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.