The Ballistic,insert,front, cataloged under National Stock Number 8470-01-586-6986, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8470 (Armor, Personal) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 8470-01-586-6986 |
| Item Name | Ballistic,insert,front |
| FSC / FSG | 8470 / 84 — Armor, Personal |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CCA9 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| IMTVFIS-01 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8470-01-586-6986 is a Ballistic,insert,front, classified under FSC 8470, Armor, Personal. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8470-01-592-2392. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8470-01-586-6986: Special Features: SIZE SMALL; SOFT ARMOR FRONT BALLISTIC INSERT; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BALLISTIC INSERT, ARMOR FRONT, IMPROVED MODULAR TACTICAL VEST; End Item Identification: IMPROVED OUTER TACTICAL VEST, 8470-01-581-4803, SMALL. 0 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 8470-01-586-6986 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.