FSC 8470 — Armor, Personal · FSG 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
Government record, cited
Also searched as8470-01-259-1693 ·
8470012591693 ·
NIIN 012591693 ·
01-259-1693 ·
FSC 8470 Armor, Personal
Nearby stock numbers← 8470-01-242-1012 Jacket, Small Arms Protective Bod
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8470-01-259-1694 →
Features
Shell,combat Vehicle Crewman,hel — FSC 8470
Garment Size: SMALL TO MEDIUM
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: DH-132A MODEL A
Color: GREEN, FED STD 595, 34087 MAIN BODY
Fiber Material: ARAMID MAIN BODY
Cloth-Fabric Name: BALLISTIC MAIN BODY
Identification
NSN: 8470-01-259-1693
NIIN: 012591693
FSC: 8470 — Armor, Personal
FSG: 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
General Description
The Shell,combat Vehicle Crewman,hel, cataloged under National Stock Number 8470-01-259-1693, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8470 (Armor, Personal) 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5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8470-01-259-1693
Item Name
Shell,combat Vehicle Crewman,hel
FSC / FSG
8470 / 84 — Armor, Personal
Status
ACTIVE
Garment Size
SMALL TO MEDIUM
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
DH-132A MODEL A
Color
GREEN, FED STD 595, 34087 MAIN BODY
Fiber Material
ARAMID MAIN BODY
Cloth-Fabric Name
BALLISTIC MAIN BODY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL D — Destroy Item
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items5
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8470-01-389-3815A3206612-2POSSIBLE MATCH
SHELL,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN,HEL
Possible match (shared part number)Cadillac Gage Textron Inc.
8470-01-389-3818POSSIBLE MATCH
HELMET,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN'S
Possible match (shared part number)
8470-01-389-3821A3206612-3POSSIBLE MATCH
SHELL,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN,HEL
Possible match (shared part number)Cadillac Gage Textron Inc.
8470-01-389-3822POSSIBLE MATCH
HELMET,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN'S
Possible match (shared part number)
8470-01-389-3823POSSIBLE MATCH
HELMET,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN'S
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MIL-H-44117
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
8470-01-389-3815POSSIBLE MATCH
SHELL,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN,HEL
A3206612-2
8470-01-389-3818POSSIBLE MATCH
HELMET,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN'S
8470-01-389-3821POSSIBLE MATCH
SHELL,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN,HEL
A3206612-3
8470-01-389-3822POSSIBLE MATCH
HELMET,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN'S
8470-01-389-3823POSSIBLE MATCH
HELMET,COMBAT VEHICLE CREWMAN'S
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8470-01-259-1693?
NSN 8470-01-259-1693 is a Shell,combat Vehicle Crewman,hel, classified under FSC 8470, Armor, Personal. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8470-01-259-1693?
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8470-01-389-3815, 8470-01-389-3818, 8470-01-389-3821. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8470-01-259-1693?
Key specifications for 8470-01-259-1693: Garment Size: SMALL TO MEDIUM; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: DH-132A MODEL A; Color: GREEN, FED STD 595, 34087 MAIN BODY; Special Features: EDGE BEADING; ATTACHMENT STRIP; ATTACHMENT TAB ASSEMBLY; COATING SUBSTANCE: SAND OUTSIDE. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8470-01-259-1693 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
What is the DEMIL code for NSN 8470-01-259-1693?
NSN 8470-01-259-1693 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.