The Heater Module,boil in Bag Module, cataloged under National Stock Number 8970-01-596-4504, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8970 (Composite Food Packages) of the Subsistence (Food) group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8970-01-596-4504
Item Name
Heater Module,boil in Bag Module
FSC / FSG
8970 / 89 — Composite Food Packages
Status
ACTIVE
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
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MIL-DTL-32235/3
3/1Design control — primary reference
United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 8970 — Composite Food Packages
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
8970-00-062-7360
8970-00-062-7360 · Item name not on file
8970-00-062-7361
8970-00-062-7361 · Item name not on file
8970-00-062-7362
8970-00-062-7362 · Item name not on file
8970-00-077-4968
8970-00-077-4968 · Item name not on file
8970-00-077-4969
8970-00-077-4969 · Item name not on file
8970-00-082-5665
FOOD PACKET,SURVIVAL
8970-00-128-6404
8970-00-128-6404 · Item name not on file
8970-00-132-6359
FOOD PACKET,SURVIVAL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8970-01-596-4504?
NSN 8970-01-596-4504 is a Heater Module,boil in Bag Module, classified under FSC 8970, Composite Food Packages. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 8970-01-596-4504?
Key specifications for 8970-01-596-4504: Special Features: CONTAINS 1 EACH OF DRY/DEHY FOOD IN BARRIER POUCH; POTABLE WATER POUCH; HEATER IN BARRIER POUCH; ACTIVATION FLUID POUCH AND 1 SERVING TRAY PER EA MODULE. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8970-01-596-4504 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.