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Take note of post#7…when I listed “FSN”…not “NSN”   As far as the conversion from FSN to NSN, I enlisted in the USAF in June 1972 and I was an Inventory Mgt Specialist until Feb-Mar 1976.  I recall in 1974 while I was at Bitburg AB, Germany, I had the “honor” of updating catalog data by adding “00” in the FSN thus converting them to NSN…so I believe we converted earlier (1974).  In addition to my military, I worked in logistics/supply for DOD Civil Service (US Navy, US Army, and DOD Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)) retiring after 51 years service……so I “kinda know FSN/NSN. :-)

Here is a photo from one of the Natick reports. Tim

Here is the M56 nylon experimental pouch next to the standard pouch.  

When the Army adopted the M1956 equipment, the ammunition pouches were indeed "universal". Designed to hold 6 en bloc clips for the M1 rifle, 2 magazines for the BAR or the M14 or 4 30rd clips for the M1 Carbine.  The experimental M56 nylon set of equipment, which was tested in Vietnam, simply copied the ammo pouch. I've seen a lot of the Natick labs literature from the time period and have never seen a photo or reference to a nylon BAR belt. Tim    

@American Graffiti  Hi American Graffiti, I came across your post about these incredible Palmer-McLellan moccasin  balloon boots and wanted to reach out. I'm currently working on putting together an historically accurate WWI-period balloon flyer mannequin and a pair like this would be the absolute perfect centerpiece for the project. If they happen to still be in your collection, would you ever consider parting with them? I'd love to discuss putting together a reasonable offer for them if you're open to it. Fantastic find, and thanks for sharing these! Best, Karl

My apologies. Should have typed: "F9F-6PD" not "F9F-5PD". 

Neat canteen, I like the " patina". Does anyone know the significance of the number to the left of the manufacturer and date? I don't believe I've ever seen an ACA canteen without a number stamped next to it. 

US Navy, enlisted uniforms are properly folded inside out. You should turn this jumper right side out, to check for any insignia. That might help date it even more accurately