I know we’re a little late, but in case you didn’t hear, Blue Force Gear’s lightweight Helium Whisper pouches have received National Stock Numbers. Here’s the official press release!
SAVANNAH, GA—January 7, 2013—Blue Force Gear® announced today that seven of their Helium Whisper™ backed pouches received National Stock Numbers (NSNs). These Patent pending Helium Whisper pouches fulfill an immediate SOCOM Load Carriage System Contract and can be purchased by government customers with access to DLA.
“We’re excited that our lightweight pouches have been chosen to receive NSNs,” said Ashley Burnsed, Blue Force Gear’s CEO. “Our goal is to improve the soldier’s safety and survivability. Having NSNs on these pouches makes it easier for units to procure the lightweight equipment they need to get their jobs done.”
The pouches that received NSNs utilize Blue Force Gear’s Patent pending Helium Whisper technologywhich reduces weight by up to 60 percent over the pouches previously carried by troops. The U.S. military has identified weight reduction of individual combat equipment as a top priority due to the tremendous impact that loads have on combat survivability and long term orthopedic health. Helium Whisper is combat proven with elite personnel and is available now as a solution for customers seeking better performance.
NSNs for Blue Force Gear Helium Whisper Pouches:
NSN: 8465-01-612-3165
3 MAG TRIPLE SHINGLE FOR 5.56
MFR P/N: HW-TSP-M4-3-MC
NSN: 8465-01-612-3184
DUMP POUCH
MFR P/N: HW-M-DP-S-MC
NSN: 8465-01-612-3188
SMALL GP
MFR P/N: HW-M-UPZ-S-MC
NSN: 8465-01-612-3195
MEDIUM VERTICAL GP
MFR P/N: HW-M-UPZ-V-M-MC
NSN: 8465-01-612-3191
MEDIUM HORIZONTAL GP
MFR P/N: HW-M-UPZ-H-M-MC
NSN: 8465-01-612-3179
GLOCK 19 SINGLE MAG (OPEN TOP)
MFR P/N: HW-TSP-PISTOL-1-MC
NSN: 8465-01-612-3168
SCAR SINGLE MAG
MFR P/N: HW-TSP-SR25-1-MC