The Food Packet,survival, cataloged under National Stock Number 8970-01-478-7813, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8970 (Composite Food Packages) 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3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8970-01-478-7813 |
| Item Name | Food Packet,survival |
| FSC / FSG | 8970 / 89 — Composite Food Packages |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Supply Package Type | BAG, LAMINATE |
| Quantity of Persons for Which Designed | 1 |
| Specific Use | AIRCRAFT LIFE RAFT |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A-A-20331 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service |
NSN 8970-01-478-7813 is a Food Packet,survival, classified under FSC 8970, Composite Food Packages. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8970-01-478-7814. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8970-01-478-7813: Supply Package Type: BAG, LAMINATE; Quantity of Persons for Which Designed: 1; Special Features: FOR AIRCRAFT, LIFE RAFT, REGULAR, INDIVIDUAL, 2 TO 6 INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED BARS, MIN 400 CALORIES/BAR, TYPEII, STYLE A, CLASS 1; Specific Use: AIRCRAFT LIFE RAFT. 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.