The Insert,fragmentation Protective, cataloged under National Stock Number 8470-01-683-5508, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8470 (Armor, Personal) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. The manufacturer of record is Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Dba the Protective Group Div the Protective Group, a Point Blank Company. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8470-01-683-5508 |
| Primary Part Number | 4015AS0440-1 |
| Item Name | Insert,fragmentation Protective |
| FSC / FSG | 8470 / 84 — Armor, Personal |
| Manufacturer | Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Dba the Protective Group Div the Protective Group, a Point Blank Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Garment Size | REGULAR MAIN BODY |
| Supplementary Features | SHOULDER PAD SOFT ARMOR INSERT,TYPE I,CLASS 3,COMPONENT OF AIRCREW ENDURANCE BODY ARMOR FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE INSERTS |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Features Provided | REMOVABLE INSERTS |
| Color | COYOTE BROWN 3758 INSERT |
| Environmental Protection | ABRASION RESISTANT |
| Fiber Material | ARAMID INSERT |
| User Designator | AIRCREWMAN |
| Cloth-Fabric Name | DUCK INSERT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 4015AS0440-1 PRIMARY | Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Dba the Protective Group Div the Protective Group, a Point Blank Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AS-PD 19001 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
NSN 8470-01-683-5508 is a Insert,fragmentation Protective, manufactured by Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Dba the Protective Group Div the Protective Group, a Point Blank Company, classified under FSC 8470, Armor, Personal. Status: active.
NSN 8470-01-683-5508 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 4015AS0440-1 (Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Dba the Protective Group Div the Protective Group, a Point Blank Company).
Key specifications for 4015AS0440-1: Garment Size: REGULAR MAIN BODY; Supplementary Features: SHOULDER PAD SOFT ARMOR INSERT,TYPE I,CLASS 3,COMPONENT OF AIRCREW ENDURANCE BODY ARMOR FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE INSERTS; Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Features Provided: REMOVABLE INSERTS. 9 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 8470-01-683-5508 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.