The Pouch,boil in Bag, cataloged under National Stock Number 8970-01-646-8984, 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8970 (Composite Food Packages) of the Subsistence (Food) group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 8970-01-646-8984 |
| Item Name | Pouch,boil in Bag |
| FSC / FSG | 8970 / 89 — Composite Food Packages |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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-E-017 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Defense Supply Agency Hq Defense Personnel Support Center |
NSN 8970-01-646-8984 is a Pouch,boil in Bag, classified under FSC 8970, Composite Food Packages. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8910-01-646-9664, 8910-01-676-3443. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8970-01-646-8984: Special Features: REHYDRATING AND COOKING VESSEL BAG; CLASS 2 LARGE OPENING FITMENT AND CAP; ONE-WAY AIR VENTING SYSTEM; WITH COOKING INSTRUCTIONS (FOR UGR H&S AND MS). 0 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.