The Body Armor,small Arms Protective, cataloged under National Stock Number 8470-01-442-1990, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8470 (Armor, Personal) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8470-01-442-1990 |
| Item Name | Body Armor,small Arms Protective |
| FSC / FSG | 8470 / 84 — Armor, Personal |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Garment Size | LARGE MAIN BODY |
| Usage Design | UPPER TORSO, BACK AND UPPER TORSO, FRONT |
| Garment Closing Method | HOOK-PILE FASTENER TAPE BACK |
| Procurement Group Code | 29424 |
| Color | GREEN, US ARMY, 106 MAIN BODY |
| Environmental Protection | FIRE RESISTANT |
| Material | CERAMIC AND FIBERGLASS INSERT |
| User Designator | AIRCREWMAN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3561AS401-2 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| MIL-B-29604 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8470-01-442-1990 is a Body Armor,small Arms Protective, classified under FSC 8470, Armor, Personal. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8470-01-442-2062. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8470-01-442-1990: Garment Size: LARGE MAIN BODY; Usage Design: UPPER TORSO, BACK AND UPPER TORSO, FRONT; Garment Closing Method: HOOK-PILE FASTENER TAPE BACK; Procurement Group Code: 29424. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 8470-01-442-1990 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.