The Ballistic Insert, cataloged under National Stock Number 8470-01-597-9809, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8470 (Armor, Personal) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8470-01-597-9809 |
| Item Name | Ballistic Insert |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| PC-ARMM-02 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8470-01-597-9809 is a Ballistic Insert, classified under FSC 8470, Armor, Personal. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8470-01-597-9809: Special Features: SIZE-MEDIUM; PLATE CARRIER FRONT-COMPONENT OF THE PROTECTIVE VEST WITHOUT SOFT ARMOR INSERTS AND SOFAT ARMOR; WEBBING ON FRONT PC ALLOWS FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF POUCHES FROM THE MODULAR LIGHTWEIGHT LOAD BEARING CARRYING EQUIOPMENT (MOLLE); CARRIER ALSO INCLUDES SHOULDER PADS THAT AFFIX TO THE SHOULDER STRAPS; A REMOVABLE CUMMERBUND, SET OF 6 INCH BY 8 INCH SIDE SAPI PLATE POCKETS ATTACH TO THE MOLLE ONTO THE CUMMERBUND, AN ASSUALT PACK ATTACHMENT KIT IN. 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 8470-01-597-9809 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.