Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers

Federal Supply Class (FSC: 5965

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5965

Group Description: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 59

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 59

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NSN Format for Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers

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FSC 5965 Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers
FSC 5965 Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers

Note-Mounting hardware, included in classes of this group, includes such specially designed items as brackets, holders, retainers, etc. Excluded from classes in this group are such hardware items as screws (Class 5305), bolts (Class 5306), studs (Class 5307), washers (Class 5310), rivets (Class 5320), and other common items indexed to specific classes, other than in Group 59. The FSC indexes and structure will govern the classification of items used on or with mounting hardware cited above.

Additional Information for Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers Additional Information for Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers

NATO Supply Class 5965 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 59, which is dedicated to Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components.

Specifically, NATO Supply Class 5965 focuses on Headsets, Handsets, Microphones, and Speakers. These are essential components used in various communication systems and equipment.

Headsets are audio devices worn on the head that include headphones and a microphone, allowing the user to listen and speak simultaneously. Handsets are similar to headsets but are typically handheld devices that include a speaker and a microphone for communication purposes.

Microphones are transducers that convert sound waves into electrical signals, allowing for the capture and transmission of audio. They are commonly used in telecommunication systems, recording devices, and public address systems.

Speakers, on the other hand, are devices that convert electrical signals into sound waves, allowing for the reproduction of audio. They are used in a wide range of applications, including telecommunication systems, audio playback devices, and public address systems.

In summary, NATO Supply Class 5965 encompasses the various components necessary for communication systems, including headsets, handsets, microphones, and speakers. These components play a crucial role in enabling effective communication in military and civilian applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5965 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5965

What is Federal Supply Class 5965?
FSC 5965 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5965) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5965?
NSC 5965 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5965 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5965 in?
FSC 5965 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 59 which contains .
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5965 in?
NSC 5965 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 59 which contains .

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5965 Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5965

What is an Acoustical Headset? 236 Items
An Acoustical Headset (HEADSET,ACOUSTICAL) is a nonelectrical item consisting of sound conducting tubing and receivers which are attached to the end(s) of the tubing. The receivers are shaped to fit the ear of the wearer. It is designed to carry sound, produced by another item, to the ear. May include diaphragm, resonant chambers, yoke and/or headband. Excludes STETHOSCOPE.
What is an Earphone Element? 424 Items
An Earphone Element is the internal fabrication of an earphone. It may include a diaphragm but does not include shell, earpiece, or a connecting cord.
What is a Loudspeaker Horn? 246 Items
A Loudspeaker Horn (HORN,LOUDSPEAKER) is an acoustic transformer with varying cross-sectional area designed to effectively radiate acoustic energy for reception at a distance. Includes multicellular types. Does not include a diaphragm or driver.
What is an Earphone? 641 Items
An Earphone is an item which converts electrical current variations into sound waves and which is designed to be placed against the ear or against the opening of the auditory canal. For one or two earphones mounted on a headband, see HEADSET, ELECTRICAL.
What is an Acoustical Filter? 211 Items
An Acoustical Filter (FILTER,ACOUSTICAL) is an item specifically designed to absorb certain audio frequencies.
What is a Loudspeaker-Microphone? 496 Items
A Loudspeaker-Microphone is an item consisting of a loudspeaker and a microphone housed in a common case. It may or may not include electronic circuitry to control its operation. Transmit-receive switching may be controlled by automatic, manual or remote operation. For a loudspeaker used as a microphone, see LOUDSPEAKER, (as modified).
What is a Loudspeaker Cone? 34 Items
A Loudspeaker Cone (CONE,LOUDSPEAKER) is a conical-shaped diaphragm of a loudspeaker. It may include a voice coil. See also DIAPHRAGM, LOUDSPEAKER DRIVER.
What is a Loudspeaker Assembly? 765 Items
A Loudspeaker Assembly is two or more loudspeakers on a common mounting or mounted on each other. It does not include one loudspeaker with accessories such as transformer, case or resistors. For coaxial loudspeakers which are not readily separable, see LOUDSPEAKER (as modified).
What is a Microphone Element? 766 Items
A Microphone Element is a complete fabrication of the essential internal operating parts of a microphone.
What is a Capacitor Microphone? 507 Items
A Capacitor Microphone (MICROPHONE,CAPACITOR) is a microphone which depends for its operation upon variation of its electrostatic capacitance.
What is a Carbon Microphone? 123 Items
A Carbon Microphone (MICROPHONE,CARBON) is a microphone which depends for its operation upon the variation in resistance of carbon granules.
What is a Ceramic Microphone? 37 Items
A Ceramic Microphone (MICROPHONE,CERAMIC) is a microphone which depends upon the generation of an electrical charge by the deformation of a ceramic element for its operation.
What is a Crystal Microphone? 146 Items
A Crystal Microphone (MICROPHONE,CRYSTAL) is a microphone which depends for its operation upon the generation of an electrical charge by the deformation of a crystal having piezoelectric properties.
What is a Dynamic Microphone? 1924 Items
A Dynamic Microphone (MICROPHONE,DYNAMIC) is a microphone which depends for its operation upon the generation of an electromotive force by the motion of a moving coil within a magnetic field.
What is a Magnetic Microphone? 411 Items
A Magnetic Microphone (MICROPHONE,MAGNETIC) is a microphone which depends for its operation upon variations in reluctance of a magnetic circuit.
What is a Ribbon Microphone? 15 Items
A Ribbon Microphone (MICROPHONE,RIBBON) is a microphone which depends for its operation upon variations in the electromotive force generated in a metallic ribbon within a magnetic field or the change in resistance of a suspended hot wire due to the change in temperature caused by the cooling effect of the particle velocity of a sound wave.
Cover,Loudspeaker 225 Items
Cover,Microphone 164 Items
What is a Microphone Mouthpiece? 134 Items
A Microphone Mouthpiece (MOUTHPIECE,MICROPHONE) is an item attached to a microphone for the purpose of directing sound waves into the microphone element. It is usually tubular or cupped shaped. For items which are essentially flat and which have no specific directional properties, see CAP, ELECTRICAL.
What is a Microphone Shield? 175 Items
A Microphone Shield (SHIELD,MICROPHONE) is an item designed to be added to a MICROPHONE (1) (as modified) to protect the microphone diaphragm from condensed moisture originating from the operator's breath when in use, and/or to protect the microphone elements from dust or other foreign particles.
What is an Electrical Headset-Chest Set? 84 Items
An Electrical Headset-Chest Set (HEADSET-CHEST SET,ELECTRICAL) is a device consisting of one or two earphones with necessary supporting means, a chest harness and a chest mounted microphone. Includes connecting cords. May include junction box, switches, and/or connectors. See also HEADSET-MICROPHONE.
What is an Electromagnetic Loudspeaker? 1042 Items
An Electromagnetic Loudspeaker (LOUDSPEAKER,ELECTROMAGNETIC) is a loudspeaker whose diaphragm movements are produced by a coil or iron armature moving in the field of an electromagnet or a fixed coil.
What is an Electrical Headset? 2030 Items
An Electrical Headset (HEADSET,ELECTRICAL) is an item consisting of one or two earphones with a connecting cord and with or without a headband. Single headphone type must include facilities as required for use. For items without earphones designed to protect the ears from noise, see PROTECTOR, HEARING.
What is a Handset? 1973 Items
A Handset is a hand-held device in which are inclosed a telephone type earphone and a telephone type microphone. May include cords, connectors and switches. See also HANDLE, HANDSET.
What is a Microphone Hanger? 41 Items
A Microphone Hanger (HANGER,MICROPHONE) is an item primarily designed to suspend and support a microphone when not in use.
What is a Handset Holder? 461 Items
A Handset Holder (HOLDER,HANDSET) is an item specifically designed to mechanically accommodate, suspend, and/or position a handset when not in use. May include locking device. Does not establish switching facilities.
What is a Headset Holder? 116 Items
A Headset Holder (HOLDER,HEADSET) is an item specifically designed to mechanically accommodate, suspend, and/or position one or more headsets when not in use. May include locking device. Does not inclose headset. See also BOX, HEADSET STORAGE.
Holder,Mouthpiece 25 Items
What is an Earphone Diaphragm? 23 Items
An Earphone Diaphragm (DIAPHRAGM,EARPHONE) is an item in the form of a thin flexible sheet which is part of an earphone and is used to convert magnetic or mechanical energy into sound waves.
What is a Microphone Diaphragm? 33 Items
A Microphone Diaphragm (DIAPHRAGM,MICROPHONE) is an item in the form of a thin flexible sheet which can be flexed by sound waves impressed upon it directly or indirectly utilizing this action in a microphone to convert sound waves into corresponding audio frequency electrical energy.
What is an Earphone Shell? 344 Items
An Earphone Shell (SHELL,EARPHONE) is the inclosing case which houses the electrical and acoustical elements of a headphone. May include the acoustical elements.
What is a Microphone Shell? 87 Items
A Microphone Shell (SHELL,MICROPHONE) is the inclosing case which houses the elements of a microphone.
Base,Stand 231 Items
What is a Microphone Bracket? 109 Items
A Microphone Bracket (BRACKET,MICROPHONE) is see also ARM, MICROPHONE; BOOM, MICROPHONE; HOLDER, MICROPHONE and STAND, MICROPHONE.
Holder,Microphone 225 Items
What is a Headset-Microphone? 3611 Items
A Headset-Microphone is an item consisting of a HEADSET, ELECTRICAL and a MICROPHONE (as modified) mounted on or supported from the head. It may include connecting cords, plugs, jacks, and switches. See also HEADSET-CHEST SET, ELECTRICAL.
What is a Headset Storage Box? 39 Items
A Headset Storage Box (BOX,HEADSET STORAGE) is a box designed for the protection and storage of one or more headsets and accessories.
Case,Loudspeaker 92 Items
Case,Microphone 41 Items
What is a Handset Handle? 162 Items
A Handset Handle (HANDLE,HANDSET) is that portion of a handset which is shaped to be grasped during use, and which contains provisions for mounting or inclosing the electrical elements. It may include items such as contacts, capacitors, resistors, switch, or have dial and/or switch, or have dial and/or switch mounting facilities. May include transmitting or earphone element but not both. See also HANDSET.
What is a Headset Headband? 294 Items
A Headset Headband (HEADBAND,HEADSET) is an item which adjusts to the head and is designed to accommodate one or more telephone receivers. It may include cords and facilities for mounting a microphone or a telephone type transmitter but does not include receivers, microphones, or transmitters. See also HEADSET, ELECTRICAL and HARNESS (as modified).
What is a Microphone Boom? 171 Items
A Microphone Boom (BOOM,MICROPHONE) is a projecting spar or outrigger-like structure which is used to suspend, position and/or support a microphone. May be adjustable. See also ARM, MICROPHONE; and STAND, MICROPHONE.
What is a Loudspeaker Driver Diaphragm? 43 Items
A Loudspeaker Driver Diaphragm (DIAPHRAGM,LOUDSPEAKER DRIVER) is an item which is a part of a loudspeaker driver and which is vibrated by mechanical, magnetic or electrical means to produce air waves at audio frequencies. It may include a voice coil. See also CONE, LOUDSPEAKER.
What is a Permanent Magnet Loudspeaker? 3258 Items
A Permanent Magnet Loudspeaker (LOUDSPEAKER,PERMANENT MAGNET) is a loudspeaker whose diaphragm movements are produced by a coil or iron armature moving in the field of a permanent magnet.
What is a Loudspeaker Driver? 119 Items
A Loudspeaker Driver (DRIVER,LOUDSPEAKER) is a device which converts electrical energy of audio frequencies into audible sound energy and is primarily designed to be used as the actuating mechanism of a LOUDSPEAKER (as modified).
What is an Electrical Chest Set? 36 Items
An Electrical Chest Set (CHEST SET,ELECTRICAL) is a microphone designed to be worn on the chest of the user. It may include connectors, cords, jacks, and harness. A chest set with a headset is termed a HEADSET-CHEST SET, ELECTRICAL.
What is a Microphone Arm? 95 Items
A Microphone Arm (ARM,MICROPHONE) is a rigid piece or part designed to be attached to another item or to other than a horizontal mounting surface for the purpose of supporting, suspending or positioning a microphone. May be adjustable. See also BOOM, MICROPHONE; and STAND, MICROPHONE.
What is a Loudspeaker Stand? 117 Items
A Loudspeaker Stand (STAND,LOUDSPEAKER) is an item specifically designed to mount and/or support a loudspeaker(s) in a desired position from a horizontal mounting surface.
What is a Microphone Stand? 212 Items
A Microphone Stand (STAND,MICROPHONE) is an item specifically designed to mount and/or support a microphone in a desired position from a horizontal surface. May be adjustable. See also BOOM, MICROPHONE; and ARM, MICROPHONE.
What is a Chest Set Harness? 37 Items
A Chest Set Harness (HARNESS,CHEST SET) is an item consisting of adjustable straps or bands specially designed for supporting and positioning a chest set. See also HARNESS, MICROPHONE.
What is a Microphone Harness? 36 Items
A Microphone Harness (HARNESS,MICROPHONE) is an item consisting of adjustable straps or bands specially designed for supporting and positioning a microphone. For items used with chest supported microphones, see HARNESS, CHEST SET.
What is a Handset Adapter? 31 Items
A Handset Adapter (ADAPTER,HANDSET) is an item constructed to establish the necessary accommodations to connect two or more items, one or both being a handset, whose physical design or function will not normally warrant their connection. Does not include ADAPTER, CONNECTOR.
What is a Headset Adapter? 160 Items
A Headset Adapter (ADAPTER,HEADSET) is an adapter designed to connect two or more items, one or both being a headset. Does not include ADAPTER, CONNECTOR.
What is a Headset-Microphone Adapter? 146 Items
A Headset-Microphone Adapter (ADAPTER,HEADSET-MICROPHONE) is an adapter designed to connect two or more items, one or both being a headset-microphone whose design or function will not normally warrant their connection. Excludes ADAPTER, CONNECTOR.
What is a Microphone Adapter? 107 Items
A Microphone Adapter (ADAPTER,MICROPHONE) is an adapter designed to connect two or more items, one or both being a microphone. Does not include ADAPTER, CONNECTOR.
What is an Ear Cushion? 636 Items
An Ear Cushion (CUSHION,EAR) is an item made of soft material(s) designed to fit on an earphone shell of an electrical headset or on the muff of a hearing protector by a positive means of attachment, such as an elastic band or a clamp ring. Its purpose is to prevent external noises from reaching the ears of the user and to lessen physical discomfort occasioned by continuous use.
What is a Crystal Loudspeaker? 45 Items
A Crystal Loudspeaker (LOUDSPEAKER,CRYSTAL) is a loudspeaker whose diaphragm movements are produced by the piezoelectric (crystal) element through which audio frequency current is flowing.
What is a Loudspeaker-Control Unit? 23 Items
A Loudspeaker-Control Unit is a LOUDSPEAKER, CRYSTAL which has a control unit that allows a radio set to be turned on and off from a remote area.
What is a Handset Storage Box? 30 Items
A Handset Storage Box (BOX,HANDSET STORAGE) is a box designed for the protection and storage of one or more telephone handsets when not in use. May include handset holder.
What is a Loudspeaker-Amplifier? 391 Items
A Loudspeaker-Amplifier is an item having the dual functions of a LOUDSPEAKER (as modified) and an AMPLIFIER, AUDIO FREQUENCY. May include volume control, on/off switch, connecting facilities, mounting hardware and/or an enclosure.
What is an Electrical And Electronic Equipment Modification Kit? 37 Items
An Electrical And Electronic Equipment Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is an item or collection of items employed to modify electrical and electronic equipment.
What is a Stealthy Electrical Headset-Microphone? 20 Items
A Stealthy Electrical Headset-Microphone (HEADSET-MICROPHONE,ELECTRICAL,STEALTHY) is a device generally consisting of one earphone with a coiled acoustic tube, adiscreet microphone which may be operated by a PTT button, a junction box and the necessary connecting wires. The microphone may be attached to a clothing clip. This item may include a carrying poach, foam earbud covers, and a set of different types of earphones. Some models include two earphones. This item provides a discreet means of communication for bodyguards, agents or military personnel participating in covert operations. Excludes HEADSET-CHEST SET, ELECTRICAL (00710); and HEADSET-MICROPHONE (02928).
What is a Microphone Set? 11 Items
A Microphone Set is a grouping of items containing more than one microphone of the same type or different. Accessories and/or attachment/mounting hardware may be included.

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RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
7550480-PL702003-315-17
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7383858-PL702003-315-23D4
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
10356
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
903-1341
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
REGINA9001
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
6515NCM127826
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701000-237
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 1
5965PL0863565
RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
H-143A/A1C
RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: E
SMP
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
G34321
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
397.100.000
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
10053611
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
90-04-06357+75/1+NF10
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
A0984927
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
62075-002
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: A
115180
RNCC: C | RNVC: 1 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 6
MIL-DTL-27467
RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: E
MIL-PRF-26542/10
RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: E
SM-C-544262
RNCC: C | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 5
TH11-5965-25/202-10D DEL 3
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
097-314-210
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
M32AAIC
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1