The Beverage Base, cataloged under National Stock Number 8960-01-394-9970, 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5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
8960-01-394-9970
Item Name
Beverage Base
FSC / FSG
8960 / 89 — Beverages, Nonalcoholic
Status
ACTIVE
Unit Package Beverage Yield
8.00 QUARTS
Flavor
CHERRY
Physical Form
POWDER
Specific Use
OPERATIONAL RATIONS
Sweetening Type
NUTRITIVE
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 Items5
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8960-01-394-9973POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-394-9974POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8960-01-395-1133POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
Possible match (shared part number)
8920-01-623-6299POSSIBLE MATCH
SPAGHETTI
Possible match (shared part number)
8905-01-654-0614UGRPOSSIBLE MATCH
BACON,SLICED,PRECOOKED
Possible match (shared part number)United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
UGR
3/1Design control — primary reference
United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service
Related Parts
8960-01-394-9973POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-394-9974POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8960-01-395-1133POSSIBLE MATCH
BEVERAGE BASE
8920-01-623-6299POSSIBLE MATCH
SPAGHETTI
8905-01-654-0614POSSIBLE MATCH
BACON,SLICED,PRECOOKED
UGR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8960-01-394-9970?
NSN 8960-01-394-9970 is a Beverage Base, classified under FSC 8960, Beverages, Nonalcoholic. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8960-01-394-9970?
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8960-01-394-9973, 8960-01-394-9974, 8960-01-395-1133. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8960-01-394-9970?
Key specifications for 8960-01-394-9970: Unit Package Beverage Yield: 8.00 QUARTS; Flavor: CHERRY; Physical Form: POWDER; Special Features: FOR UNITIZED GROUP RATION. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8960-01-394-9970 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.