Food Preparation and Serving Equipment

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 73

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 73

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NSN Format for Food Preparation and Serving Equipment

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FSG 73 Food Preparation and Serving Equipment
FSG 73 Food Preparation and Serving Equipment
Additional Information for Food Preparation and Serving Equipment Additional Information for Food Preparation and Serving Equipment

All About NATO Supply Group 73: Food Preparation and Serving Equipment

NATO Supply Group (NSG) 73, also known as Federal Supply Group (FSG) 73 in the United States, is a standardized classification system for a broad range of equipment used in food preparation and serving operations. This system streamlines communication, procurement, and data exchange within the global food service industry.

What's Included:

NSG 73 encompasses a diverse array of equipment categorized by function and application:

  • Cooking Equipment: This includes ovens, stoves, ranges, grills, deep fryers, and other equipment used for cooking and preparing various food items.
  • Refrigeration and Storage Equipment: This category covers refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, and other equipment used for storing and preserving food at various temperatures.
  • Food Preparation Equipment: This includes mixers, blenders, food processors, slicers, dicers, and other tools used for preparing ingredients and processing food.
  • Serving Equipment: This category covers trays, dishes, utensils, cutlery, hot and cold holding equipment, and other items used for serving food to consumers.
  • Cooking Utensils: This includes pots, pans, spatulas, whisks, spoons, and other essential tools used during food preparation and cooking.
  • Cleaning and Sanitation Equipment: This category covers equipment used for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation surfaces, utensils, and dishes, ensuring proper hygiene practices.

Benefits of Standardization:

The use of NSG 73 offers several advantages:

  • Standardized Language: It establishes a common language across the global food service industry, facilitating communication and collaboration between different countries, companies, and organizations involved in the purchasing, use, and maintenance of this equipment.
  • Streamlined Procurement: Standardized classifications enable efficient searching and procurement of specific equipment based on their NSG classification, simplifying the buying process and reducing ambiguity.
  • Improved Data Sharing: NSG 73 fosters standardized data exchange regarding food preparation and serving equipment, improving transparency and collaboration within the industry. This facilitates knowledge sharing and contributes to advancements in equipment design, functionality, and efficiency.

It's important to note:

  • NSG 73 classifications are not inherently tied to specific safety or regulatory requirements. Always adhere to relevant health and safety regulations and industry best practices when operating food preparation and serving equipment.
  • NSG 73 further breaks down into Federal Supply Classes (FSC) that offer a more granular categorization of specific equipment types within the broader categories mentioned above.

Conclusion:

NSG 73 plays a crucial role in the global food service industry by promoting standardization and streamlining communication, procurement, and data exchange. This classification system facilitates smooth collaboration and contributes to the ongoing development of efficient and sustainable food preparation and serving practices.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Federal Supply Group 73 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Federal Supply Group 73

What is Federal Supply Group 73?
FSG 73 is the Federal Supply Group (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Group NSG 73) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Food Preparation and Serving Equipment.
What is NATO Supply Classification Group 73?
NSG 73 is the NATO Supply Classification Group (also known as Federal Supply Group FSG 73 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Food Preparation and Serving Equipment.
Which Federal Supply Classes are in FSG 73?
FSG 73 contains the following Federal Supply Classes (FSC) (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class [NSC]): 7330, 7340, 7320, 7350, 7310, 7360
Which NATO Supply Classification Classes are in NSG 73?
NSG 73 contains the following NATO Supply Classification Classes (NSC) (also known as Federal Supply Class [FSC] in the USA): 7330, 7340, 7320, 7350, 7310, 7360
When did the transition from Federal Supply Groups (FSG) to NATO Supply Groups (NSG) occur?
The transition from Federal Supply Groups (FSG) to NATO Supply Groups (NSG) occurred on January 1, 1997. This change was implemented to align the classification and coding systems used by NATO member countries for military supplies and equipment. Federal Supply Groups (FSG) are now obsolete.

Top 20 Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Group 73 Top 20 Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Group 73

What is a Cooking Pot? 587 Items
A Cooking Pot (POT,COOKING) is a round, oval or rectangular shaped pot with side and/or handle(s), with or without a fitted lid (cover). It is used in the preparation of food. Excludes SAUCEPAN.
What is a Commercial Dishwashing Machine? 880 Items
A Commercial Dishwashing Machine (DISHWASHING MACHINE,COMMERCIAL) is a power driven machine, usually electric, suitable for washing a large volume of dishes. It may include facilities for washing glassware, flatware, cooking utensils, and the like. Excludes DISHWASHING MACHINE, HOUSEHOLD and WASHING MACHINE, GLASSWARE.
What is a Household Dishwashing Machine? 540 Items
A Household Dishwashing Machine (DISHWASHING MACHINE,HOUSEHOLD) is a power-driven household appliance for washing dishes, glasses, flatware, cooking utensils, and the like. It is designed as a cabinet style enclosure in which racks or a combination of racks and baskets are installed. Operation is usually automatic and normally controlled by a timing device. Excludes DISHWASHING MACHINE, COMMERCIAL.
What is an Electric Food Mixing Machine? 440 Items
An Electric Food Mixing Machine (MIXING MACHINE,FOOD,ELECTRIC) is an item with interchangeable beaters and whips, designed for blending food ingredients. Excludes DOUGH MIXING MACHINE; FOOD BLENDER, ELECTRIC; and MIXER, FLUID, ELECTRIC.
What is a Food Preparation Table? 478 Items
A Food Preparation Table (TABLE,FOOD PREPARATION) is a table used for cutting meat or molding bread dough and the like. It may be provided with shelf(ves) and/or overhead utensil rack and may have rigid or folding legs. See also BLOCK, BUTCHER'S and RACK TABLE, KITCHEN UTENSILS. Excludes TABLE, KITCHEN.
What is a Drinking Cup? 482 Items
A Drinking Cup (CUP,DRINKING) is a vessel with handle(s) used when drinking individual portions of a liquid. It is not intended for one-time use. The only graduated vessels to be described under this item name are those which are specifically designed for rationing water in abandon ship. Excludes CUP, PAPER and CUP, PLASTIC. See also MEASURE, LIQUID.
What is a Drinking Tumbler? 436 Items
A Drinking Tumbler (TUMBLER,DRINKING) is a vessel without handle(s) or stem used when drinking individual portions of a liquid. It is not intended for one-time use. For items with a foot and stem, see GOBLET. For items with handle(s), see CUP, DRINKING.
What is an Eating Plate? 848 Items
An Eating Plate (PLATE,EATING) is a shallow bowl-like vessel, circular in shape, having a relatively flat inside bottom and a flat or nearly flat rim extending from the top of the body. The overall diameter shall be 6 inches (152.4 millimeters) up to and including 10 1/2 inches (266.7 millimeters) in diameter and it shall be less than 1 7/8 inches (47.625 millimeters) in height. It may be compartmented. See also DISH (as modified); BOWL (as modified); and PLATTER, FOOD SERVING. Excludes PLATE, PAPER; SAUCER (as modified); and TRAY, MESS, COMPARTMENTED.
Hot Plate,Electric 498 Items
Range,Gas 1258 Items
What is a Self-Heating Griddle? 646 Items
A Self-Heating Griddle (GRIDDLE,SELF-HEATING) is a unit designed to fry foods which are placed in direct contact with a flat plate surface heated by integral heating elements or burners. Excludes GRIDDLE PLATE.
What is a Deck Baking And Roasting Oven? 401 Items
A Deck Baking And Roasting Oven (OVEN,BAKING AND ROASTING,DECK) is a deck type oven having one or more baking spaces over 9 inches high.
What is a Deep Fat Fryer? 517 Items
A Deep Fat Fryer (FRYER,DEEP FAT) is a unit constructed of metal, designed to heat fats or oils in a reservoir to a degree sufficient to fry vegetables and meats submerged therein, by an integral heating unit.
What is a Steam Jacketed Kettle? 582 Items
A Steam Jacketed Kettle (KETTLE,STEAM JACKETED) is a unit comprised of an inner container and a shell (outer container), so constructed as to confine the free flow of steam between the inner container and the shell. The unit may have a cylindrical inner container with a hemispherical bottom shell, or a hemispherical inner container and a shell. It is equipped with an integral support frame or an independent support frame.
Range,Electric 1656 Items
What is a Microwave Oven? 993 Items
A Microwave Oven (OVEN,MICROWAVE) is an oven that uses ultra high frequency electromagnetic radiation for heating or cooking the food.

Stock Items for FSG 73 Stock Items for FSG 73 Page 1 of 201

MIL-PRF-44485
RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: E
P914
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 1
HA4503
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 3
22-01400
RNCC: C | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 4
SKMAJ3/C4
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: E
1189-1 PC 6
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
R-2N
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
FR258151
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
CSU54607-480
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 3
8380683
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
770118
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
732015E004019
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
BOWL,CLEAR GLASS
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
ICING BAG,13IN
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
RB-625
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
731015E059314
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
DN 100
RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
C0MM631016020021
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
510X30X3 CM
RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
D485
RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
125X170X270MM
RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
HE67010MOD1
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
MO6960.21
RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
A-105114
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
NFT/4GLR
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
8234826
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
71166
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
730058-10
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 3
402-2870
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9
21627034
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9
25165
RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
10SP8
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
85 01 08 08
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
185590
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
SM42/403/82/2
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2