The Base Vest Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 8470-01-604-6629, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8470 (Armor, Personal) 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1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 8470-01-604-6629 |
| Item Name | Base Vest Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 8470 / 84 — Armor, Personal |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Supplementary Features | COLOR-OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN (OEF-CP) |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| FQ/PD 07-05 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8470-01-604-6629 is a Base Vest Assembly, classified under FSC 8470, Armor, Personal. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8470-01-604-6629: Supplementary Features: COLOR-OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN (OEF-CP); Special Features: SIZE IS XXX-LARGE; CONSIST OF FRONT AND BACK CARRIER WITH BALLISTIC INSERTS FRONT AND BACK; 2 EA UNIVERSAL EXTERNAL SIDE PLATE CARRIERS; 2 EA UNIVERSAL EXTERNAL SIDE PLATE POUCH; EMERGENCY RELEASE ASSEMBLY; FIRE RETARDANT; IOTV GEN III; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: IMPROVED OUTER TACTICAL VEST (IOTV) GEN III; BASE VEST ASSEMBLY. 1 specification is 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 8470-01-604-6629 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.