The Beverage Base, cataloged under National Stock Number 8960-01-505-4236, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8960 (Beverages, Nonalcoholic) of the Subsistence (Food) group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 8960-01-505-4236 |
| Item Name | Beverage Base |
| FSC / FSG | 8960 / 89 — Beverages, Nonalcoholic |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Unit Package Beverage Yield | 12.00 OUNCES OZ |
| Flavor | GRAPE |
| Physical Form | POWDER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| PCR-B-013 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Defense Supply Agency Hq Defense Personnel Support Center |
NSN 8960-01-505-4236 is a Beverage Base, classified under FSC 8960, Beverages, Nonalcoholic. Status: active.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8960-01-505-4238, 8960-01-505-4240, 8960-01-716-9931. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8960-01-505-4236: Unit Package Beverage Yield: 12.00 OUNCES OZ; Flavor: GRAPE; Physical Form: POWDER; Special Features: BEV PDR, SPORT DRNK, GRAPE, PROVIDES 22 GRAMS OF CARBOHYDRATE, 12 OZ YIED, 24 GM PG, PCR-B-013, FLAVOR II;; ASCORBIC ACID NOT INCLUDED G. 3 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.