FSC: 8940 — Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
FSG: 89 — Subsistence (Food)
General Description
The Snack Food,baked,snack Cracker, cataloged under National Stock Number 8940-01-556-9440, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8940 (Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations) of the Subsistence (Food) group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 9 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8940-01-556-9440
Item Name
Snack Food,baked,snack Cracker
FSC / FSG
8940 / 89 — Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items9
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8920-01-568-5158POSSIBLE MATCH
CRACKERS,CHEDDAR CHEESE
Possible match (shared part number)
8920-01-568-5168POSSIBLE MATCH
CRACKERS,SANDWICH CHEESE WITH PE
Possible match (shared part number)
8940-01-569-8614POSSIBLE MATCH
CORN KERNELS,TOASTED
Possible match (shared part number)
8940-01-578-8895POSSIBLE MATCH
SNACK FOOD,CORN KERNALS
Possible match (shared part number)
8940-01-610-6049POSSIBLE MATCH
PRETZEL,CHEESE,FILLED,NACHO
Possible match (shared part number)
8940-01-621-5507POSSIBLE MATCH
CORN KERNELS,TOASTED
Possible match (shared part number)
8940-01-621-5514POSSIBLE MATCH
PRETZELS,NUGGETS
Possible match (shared part number)
8940-01-684-7937POSSIBLE MATCH
SNACK MIX
Possible match (shared part number)
8920-01-717-0532POSSIBLE MATCH
CRACKERS,SANDWICH
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
A-A-20195
3/1Design control — primary reference
United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service
Related Parts
8920-01-568-5158POSSIBLE MATCH
CRACKERS,CHEDDAR CHEESE
8920-01-568-5168POSSIBLE MATCH
CRACKERS,SANDWICH CHEESE WITH PE
8940-01-569-8614POSSIBLE MATCH
CORN KERNELS,TOASTED
8940-01-578-8895POSSIBLE MATCH
SNACK FOOD,CORN KERNALS
8940-01-610-6049POSSIBLE MATCH
PRETZEL,CHEESE,FILLED,NACHO
8940-01-621-5507POSSIBLE MATCH
CORN KERNELS,TOASTED
8940-01-621-5514POSSIBLE MATCH
PRETZELS,NUGGETS
8940-01-684-7937POSSIBLE MATCH
SNACK MIX
8920-01-717-0532POSSIBLE MATCH
CRACKERS,SANDWICH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8940-01-556-9440?
NSN 8940-01-556-9440 is a Snack Food,baked,snack Cracker, classified under FSC 8940, Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8940-01-556-9440?
9 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8920-01-568-5158, 8920-01-568-5168, 8940-01-569-8614. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8940-01-556-9440?
Key specifications for 8940-01-556-9440: Special Features: SNACK FOOD, BAKED, SNACK CRACKER, CHEESE, HOT AND SPICY; 47 GM FLEX PG; CID A-A-20195, TYPE V, FLAVOR 2 (FOR MRE); Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: HOT AND SPICY CHEESE CRACKER. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8940-01-556-9440 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.