The Descender,mountain Climbers, cataloged under National Stock Number 8465-01-644-4696, 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1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8465-01-644-4696 |
| Item Name | Descender,mountain Climbers |
| FSC / FSG | 8465 / 84 — Individual Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SRSFFE2120 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Mine Safety Appliances Company, Llc Dba M S a |
NSN 8465-01-644-4696 is a Descender,mountain Climbers, classified under FSC 8465, Individual Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8465-01-644-4696: Special Features: MACHINED FROM HIGH GRADE ALUMINUM ALLOY WITH A STEEL CAM ASSEMBLY; LARGE HAND GRIP/HANDLE TO EASE OPERATION; ACCEPTS ROPES FROM 1/4" (7 MM) TO 1/2" (12MM); CAN BE ATTACHED TO CARABINERS, ASCENDER SLINGS OR A COMBINATION MM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SURETYMAN HAND ASCENDER; Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY. 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.