The Beverage Base, cataloged under National Stock Number 8960-01-716-9950, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8960 (Beverages, Nonalcoholic) of the Subsistence (Food) group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 8960-01-716-9950 |
| Item Name | Beverage Base |
| FSC / FSG | 8960 / 89 — Beverages, Nonalcoholic |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Unit Package Beverage Yield | 12.0 OUNCES OZ |
| Flavor | GRAPE |
| Purchase Description Identification | 63298-PCR-B-013 |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | D DESIGN AND II FLAVOR |
| Physical Form | POWDER |
| Storage Temp Range | +0.0 TO 80.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF |
| Specific Use | OPERATIONAL RATIONS |
| Approximate Shelf Life | 36.0 MONTHS |
| 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 United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service |
NSN 8960-01-716-9950 is a Beverage Base, classified under FSC 8960, Beverages, Nonalcoholic. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8960-01-716-9950: Unit Package Beverage Yield: 12.0 OUNCES OZ; Flavor: GRAPE; Purchase Description Identification: 63298-PCR-B-013; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: D DESIGN AND II FLAVOR. 8 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.