The Body Armor,small Arms Protective, cataloged under National Stock Number 8470-01-672-9654, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8470 (Armor, Personal) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8470-01-672-9654 |
| Item Name | Body Armor,small Arms Protective |
| FSC / FSG | 8470 / 84 — Armor, Personal |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Garment Size | MEDIUM MAIN BODY |
| Supplementary Features | OPERATIONAL CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN (OCP) |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AR/PD 17-08 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8470-01-672-9654 is a Body Armor,small Arms Protective, classified under FSC 8470, Armor, Personal. Status: active.
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8470-01-672-9655, 8465-01-672-9676, 8465-01-672-9678. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8470-01-672-9654: Garment Size: MEDIUM MAIN BODY; Supplementary Features: OPERATIONAL CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN (OCP); Special Features: PROVIDES SOLDIERS THE ABILITY TO REDISTRIBUTE WEIGHT BURDEN WHILE PROVIDING BALLISTIC PROTECTION TO LOWER BACK & WAIST; COMPONENT OF THE SOLDIER PROTECTION SYSTEM (SPS) TORSO & EXTERMEITY PROTECTION (TEP); CONSISTS OF: 1 B3 CARRIER (OUTERSHELL), 1 BALLISTIC INSERT, 1 PAIR SUSPENDERS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BALLISTIC BATTLE BELT (B3). 2 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 8470-01-672-9654 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.