The Beverage Base, cataloged under National Stock Number 8960-01-386-9478, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8960 (Beverages, Nonalcoholic) of the Subsistence (Food) group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8960-01-386-9478 |
| Item Name | Beverage Base |
| FSC / FSG | 8960 / 89 — Beverages, Nonalcoholic |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Unit Package Beverage Yield | 5.00 GALLONS |
| Flavor | ROOT BEER |
| Physical Form | LIQUID |
| Specific Use | CARBONATED BEVERAGE DISPENSER |
| Sweetening Type | ARTIFICIAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AFPEC MEETING 12 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Defense Supply Agency Hq Defense Personnel Support Center |
NSN 8960-01-386-9478 is a Beverage Base, classified under FSC 8960, Beverages, Nonalcoholic. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8960-01-386-9478: Unit Package Beverage Yield: 5.00 GALLONS; Flavor: ROOT BEER; Physical Form: LIQUID; Special Features: FLAVORING MAYBE ARTIFICIAL OR NATURAL OR A COMBINATION THEREOF; W/NUTRITIVE CARBOHYDRATE SWEETENERS; CONCENTRATED STRENGTH 5 PLUS 1; ADCOP;ASCORBIC ACID INCLUDED. 5 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.
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.