The Meal,individual, cataloged under National Stock Number 8970-01-705-7002, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8970 (Composite Food Packages) of the Subsistence (Food) group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 8970-01-705-7002 |
| Item Name | Meal,individual |
| FSC / FSG | 8970 / 89 — Composite Food Packages |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Supply Package Type | POUCH, FLEXIBLE, DISPOSABLE |
| Supplementary Features | BOX-10 MEALS; FOR FEDERAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY PROCUREMENT |
| Quantity of Persons for Which Designed | 1 |
| Nonsupply Items and Quantities | 1 MEAL; 2 MEAT ENTREE COMPONENTS; 1 PLASTIC SPOON, SALT, PEPPER, PAPER NAPKIN AND A PRE-MOISTENED TOWELETTE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SDR | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Defense Supply Agency Hq Defense Personnel Support Center |
NSN 8970-01-705-7002 is a Meal,individual, classified under FSC 8970, Composite Food Packages. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8970-01-705-7002: Supply Package Type: POUCH, FLEXIBLE, DISPOSABLE; Supplementary Features: BOX-10 MEALS; FOR FEDERAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY PROCUREMENT; Quantity of Persons for Which Designed: 1; Nonsupply Items and Quantities: 1 MEAL; 2 MEAT ENTREE COMPONENTS; 1 PLASTIC SPOON, SALT, PEPPER, PAPER NAPKIN AND A PRE-MOISTENED TOWELETTE. 6 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.