Includes Periscopes for Submarines; Range and Height Finders; Telescopic Sights; Optical Instruments Integrated with Fire Control Equipment.
Note-Fire control assemblies, subassemblies, and components are classified: a. In appropriate classes of this group when: (1) Designed for multiple applications to different kinds of fire control equipment. (2) Modified for use with guided missile remote control systems. (3) Designed specifically for shipborne guided missile remote control systems. (4) Radar equipment, designed specifically for fire control systems. (5) Both day and night viewing characteristics are incorporated into an integral unit. b. In Class 1270 or 1280, when designed specifically for aircraft gunnery or aircraft bombing fire control, respectively. c. In Class 1430, when designed specifically for guided missile remote control systems, except shipboard type. d. In appropriate classes of Group 58, when designed for multiple applications to both fire control and communication equipment. e. In appropriate classes of Group 58 when designed for night vision.
Additional Information for Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment
NATO Supply Class 1240 is a classification for Optical Sighting And Ranging Equipment. It falls under NATO Supply Group 12, which is specifically for Fire Control Equipment.
Optical Sighting And Ranging Equipment refers to devices that are used for accurately aiming and measuring distances in various applications, such as military operations, surveying, and target acquisition. This equipment typically utilizes optical technology, such as telescopes, rangefinders, and laser designators, to provide precise targeting and range estimation capabilities.
In the context of NATO Supply Group 12, which is dedicated to Fire Control Equipment, the Optical Sighting And Ranging Equipment in Class 1240 plays a crucial role in enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of fire control systems. These devices are often integrated into artillery, naval, and air defense systems to assist in target acquisition, tracking, and engagement.
By utilizing Optical Sighting And Ranging Equipment, military forces can improve their situational awareness, increase the probability of hitting targets, and minimize collateral damage. These devices are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions and provide reliable performance in combat scenarios.
Overall, NATO Supply Class 1240 for Optical Sighting And Ranging Equipment in NATO Supply Group 12 for Fire Control Equipment highlights the importance of precise targeting and range estimation capabilities in military operations, contributing to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of fire control systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 1240
- What is Federal Supply Class 1240?
- FSC 1240 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 1240) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 1240?
- NSC 1240 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 1240 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 1240 in?
- FSC 1240 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 12 which contains .
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 1240 in?
- NSC 1240 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 12 which contains .
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 1240
- What is a Fire Control Target Selector Group? 20 Items
- A Fire Control Target Selector Group (TARGET SELECTOR GROUP,FIRE CONTROL) is a collection of items, which make an auxiliary off-mount sighting unit, and are electrically connected with the on-mount fire control system. It includes a communications system.
- What is a Periscope Subassembly? 415 Items
- A Periscope Subassembly is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of a periscope subassembly but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
- What is an Optical Element Holder? 859 Items
- An Optical Element Holder (HOLDER,OPTICAL ELEMENT) is an item specifically designed to hold and/or position a mirror(s), prism(s), reflector(s), or the like, in an optical system. Excludes CELL, OPTICAL ELEMENT; HOLDER, MIRROR and HOLDER, REFLECTOR.
- What is an Elbow Telescope? 118 Items
- An Elbow Telescope (TELESCOPE,ELBOW) is a telescope whose line of vision is bent 90 degrees.
- What is a Panoramic Telescope? 90 Items
- A Panoramic Telescope (TELESCOPE,PANORAMIC) is a telescope having a horizontally rotating head.
- What is a Straight Telescope? 396 Items
- A Straight Telescope (TELESCOPE,STRAIGHT) is a telescope whose line of vision is 180 degrees from the eye.
- What is a Binocular? 172 Items
- A Binocular is a hand held optical instrument consisting of two telescopes on a common mounting adapted for stereoscopic use of both eyes of the user. The item may be designed for accommodation of prismatic devices.
- What is an Optical Instrument Window? 868 Items
- An Optical Instrument Window (WINDOW,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a color free item of transparent or translucent material, usually optical glass, having specific light dispersive and refractive properties. This item must have two plane-parallel surfaces and is designed for use in an optical instrument to provide a barrier to foreign matter and/or permit light transmission in or to the optical system.
- What is an Optical Instrument Light Filter? 310 Items
- An Optical Instrument Light Filter (FILTER,LIGHT,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an item having two plane-parallel surfaces and consisting of a polarizing material bonded between glass or plastic. This item transmits light in only one plane and is usually used in pairs to vary the light transmitted into or through an optical instrument. Excludes WINDOW, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.
- What is a Telescopic Instrument Light Filter? 258 Items
- A Telescopic Instrument Light Filter (FILTER,LIGHT,TELESCOPIC INSTRUMENT) is an item having two plane-parallel surfaces and used in the telescopic system of an optical instrument to modify the density or spectral intensity of light by absorption. Several filters having varied characteristics are usually mounted in such a manner that any selected filter may be moved in or out of the optical axis as light conditions warrant. Excludes WINDOW, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.
- What is a Ball Socket Seat? 35 Items
- A Ball Socket Seat (SEAT,BALL SOCKET) is a rigid item, usually circular in shape, having a concave or bevel bearing surface on one end. It is designed to mate with and provide a wear surface for the ball of a ball stud, control rod, arm, or the like. The other end is usually flat, flanged, or offset and is usually designed to mate with a flat surface or spring. Includes metal items having a plastic ball socket insert. See also WASHER, CONCAVE.
- What is an Infrared Collimator? 25 Items
- An Infrared Collimator (COLLIMATOR,INFRARED) is an item, which includes a light or heat source and an optical system, designed to assist in the alignment of the optical system of infrared equipment.
- What is a Rate Gyroscope? 17 Items
- A Rate Gyroscope (GYROSCOPE,RATE) is a gyroscope which senses, measures, and transmits rate of angular displacement data. See also SENSOR,ANGULAR RATE.
- What is an Optical Element Cell? 982 Items
- An Optical Element Cell (CELL,OPTICAL ELEMENT) is a cylindrical item specifically designed to hold a lens, reticle, or window in an optical system. Includes eccentric cells and/or rings designed to be rotated within the instrument to shift an optical element to a prescribed position.
- What is a Diopter Scale? 137 Items
- A Diopter Scale (SCALE,DIOPTER) is a graduated scale, usually cylindrical in shape, attached to, or forming a part of, the focusing nut or knob of the eyepiece of an optical instrument. It is read in conjunction with a line or dart indicator to measure the change in refracting power of the eyepiece, in diopters, and introduces correction to compensate for the eyesight variation of the observer. It may have a knurled periphery and/or teeth on the inside diameter.
- What is a Fire Control Instrument Level? 106 Items
- A Fire Control Instrument Level (LEVEL,FIRE CONTROL INSTRUMENT) is a device which utilizes a cylindrical or circular VIAL, LEVEL. It is used for leveling, adjusting and setting angles for fire control instruments of which it is an integral part.
- What is a Telescope Mount? 262 Items
- A Telescope Mount (MOUNT,TELESCOPE) is a mechanical device designed to support and/or position a telescope. It may include one or more of the following; cross leveling device, means of boresighting a gun, azimuth and/or elevation, adjusting mechanism, and accommodations for attaching a LIGHT, INSTRUMENT.
- What is an Optical Instrument Headrest? 211 Items
- An Optical Instrument Headrest (HEADREST,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an item fabricated from a cellular rubber pad, cemented to a rigid or semirigid backplate. It is usually shaped to fit the curvature of the forehead or a single brow of the observer. It is designed to be mounted on sighting devices, such as periscopes, telescope mounts, range finders, and thelike, to protect the observer from vibration and/or shock while sighting.
- What is an Optical Instrument Shade? 103 Items
- An Optical Instrument Shade (SHADE,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a tubular item fitted to the objective end of an optical instrument to protect the lens and/or window against the direct rays of the sun, and/or other obscuring elements.
- What is an Optical Instrument Eyeshield? 335 Items
- An Optical Instrument Eyeshield (EYESHIELD,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a resilient rubber item, designed to be attached to the viewing aperture of an optical instrument, to maintain proper eye distance and to protect the eye(s) of the observer from stray light, wind, and/or injury due to shock of gun fire or similar disturbances. Excludes VISOR, PERISCOPE.
- What is an Optical Instrument Eyepiece Assembly? 464 Items
- An Optical Instrument Eyepiece Assembly (EYEPIECE ASSEMBLY,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an optical system consisting of two or more lenses secured within a cylindrical sleeve. It is the component of an optical instrument nearest the eye of the observer when sighting. The distance between lenses is maintained by an optical element spacer. It usually has focusing facilities and may include a reticle, filter, and/or diopter scale.
- What is an Optical Instrument Cell Assembly? 1184 Items
- An Optical Instrument Cell Assembly (CELL ASSEMBLY,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an item consisting of a CELL, OPTICAL ELEMENT in which is secured one or more optical elements, such as lenses, reticles, filters, windows, and the like. May include retaining rings, spacers, and/or separators. For items with focusing facilities and/or a diopter scale, see EYEPIECE ASSEMBLY, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.
- What is a Fire Control Instrument Cover? 172 Items
- A Fire Control Instrument Cover (COVER,FIRE CONTROL INSTRUMENT) is a cover designed to conform to the shape and dimensions of a specific mechanical and/or optical fire control instrument. It is used as a protective covering when the instrument is not in use. May include securing facilities, such as drawstrings, snap fasteners, and the like.
- What is a Tank Periscope Mount? 92 Items
- A Tank Periscope Mount (MOUNT,TANK PERISCOPE) is a device which is usually attached to a gun trunnion or tank turret. It is used to link the PERISCOPE, TANK with the gun bore at all angles of gun elevation and it provides an operating and/or retracting position for the periscope. A HEADREST, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT is furnished with the item.
- What is a Tank Periscope Head Assembly? 86 Items
- A Tank Periscope Head Assembly (HEAD ASSEMBLY,TANK PERISCOPE) is the top section of a PERISCOPE, TANK, consisting of an inclosure which contains one or more mirror(s), and/or prism(s), and a window. It is readily removable to facilitate replacement.
- What is an Optical Element Retainer? 496 Items
- An Optical Element Retainer (RETAINER,OPTICAL ELEMENT) is a cylindrical, externally threaded item having a centrally located hole specifically designed to retain by means of either a raised box (shoulder), or counterbore, countersink, or a similar shaped recess, an optical element such as a lens, reticle, cell, and the like, in optical assemblies. It must have drilled holes or slots to facilitate assembly and disassembly. For items which house the optical element(s), and form the internal or central portions of an optical system, see CELL, OPTICAL ELEMENT. Excludes RING, EXTERNALLY THREADED.
- What is an Articulated Telescope? 92 Items
- An Articulated Telescope (TELESCOPE,ARTICULATED) is a telescope which is affixed to a weapon to provide viewing parallel to the direction of the gun bore line. It is designed with a rigidly held eyepiece and with movable sectional tubes connected by geared joints. The angles of reflective optical elements adjust automatically to provide a line of sight through the telescope as the gun tube is elevated or depressed.
- What is an Optical Element Retaining Ring? 465 Items
- An Optical Element Retaining Ring (RING,RETAINING,OPTICAL ELEMENT) is a cylindrical item having an internally flanged diameter designed to retain a lens or window in the objective end, or a diopter scale at the viewing end of an optical instrument. It may have one or more of the following characteristics: internal thread or machined for a press fit, method of securing, and/or knurled periphery. For externally threaded items, see RETAINER, OPTICAL ELEMENT. Excludes CELL, OPTICAL ELEMENT; NUT, PLAIN KNURLED; NUT, PLAIN ROUND; and RING, RETAINING.
- What is an Optical Bore Sight? 230 Items
- An Optical Bore Sight (SIGHT,BORE,OPTICAL) is a telescopic device which utilizes a boresighting reticle, used to align the axis of a weapon bore with a target. It is secured to the exterior or interior of a weapon barrel or tube. It includes a MOUNT, TELESCOPE with a strap and clamp assembly for exterior mounting, or an expansion sleeve adapter for internal mounting. Excludes SIGHT, BORE, BREECH; SIGHT, BORE, MUZZLE and SIGHT, BORE, OPEN.
- What is an Infinity Sight? 195 Items
- An Infinity Sight (SIGHT,INFINITY) is an optical instrument capable of superimposing a reticle pattern upon a target as seen through a unity-power optical system.
- What is a Sight Unit? 478 Items
- A Sight Unit is a compact sighting device composed of an elbow or panoramic telescope, mount, and/or adapter, usually used for pointing a weapon for direct or indirect fire. It may be attached to, or used in conjunction with, a weapon, rocket launcher, or the like. Excludes SIGHT, INFINITY and SPOTTING INSTRUMENT, OPTICAL.
- What is an Optical Spotting Instrument? 48 Items
- An Optical Spotting Instrument (SPOTTING INSTRUMENT,OPTICAL) is an item used for spotting enemy fire, detecting azimuth and deflection errors in bursts of fire for flash ranging, terrestrial and celestial observation, and for accurate measurement of horizontal and vertical angles by the use of reticles. It may have a single or dual optical system(s), utilizing a straight or offset (raised) line of sight. It is supported by a tribrach having a leveling plate with adjusting screws, circular and/or tubular level vials, azimuth and elevation controls, and the like. It may be mounted in a tripod or groundshelf mount, and usually includes accommodations for a LIGHT, INSTRUMENT.
- What is an Optical Instrument Eyeguard? 117 Items
- An Optical Instrument Eyeguard (EYEGUARD,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an item externally or internally threaded on one end, designed to be attached to the viewing end of an eyepiece. It is used to prevent physical contact of the observers' eye(s) with the eye lens(es) and protect the lens(es) from damage. Excludes EYESHIELD, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT; and VISOR (as modified).
- What is an Optical Check Sight? 40 Items
- An Optical Check Sight (SIGHT,CHECK,OPTICAL) is a metallic device which protrudes horizontally from a gun barrel, and is used by a gun commander to select and/or designate a target to, or check the "on target" sight of, the gunner. It consists of a split collar which clamps on the gun barrel, a projecting arm(s) which supports a lens holder, and a reticle or polarized lens. It includes azimuth and elevation boresighting adjustments. Excludes SIGHT, FRONT; SIGHT, REAR and SIGHT, BORE, OPTICAL.
- What is an Infinity Aiming Reference Collimator? 80 Items
- An Infinity Aiming Reference Collimator (COLLIMATOR,INFINITY AIMING REFERENCE) is an item which utilizes an optical collimator with a special reticle to simulate an azimuth reference target at infinity. It includes accommodations for reticle illumination, and has an integral, specially designed tripod with a level vial and adjusting knobs of elevation and azimuth.
- What is a Mounted Optical Instrument Prism? 273 Items
- A Mounted Optical Instrument Prism (PRISM,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT,MOUNTED) is a PRISM, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT, retained in a HOLDER (1), OPTICAL ELEMENT. See also BEAM SPLITTER, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT, MOUNTED.
- What is an Optical Instrument Reflector Assembly? 71 Items
- An Optical Instrument Reflector Assembly (REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a device consisting of two optical instrument mirrors and/or optical instrument prisms mounted on a common mounting at a specific angle. It is used to transmit an image through an optical system to the reviewer.
- What is an Optical Instrument Reticle Assembly? 103 Items
- An Optical Instrument Reticle Assembly (RETICLE ASSEMBLY,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an optical element consisting of a polished optical glass disk to which is bonded a RETICLE, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT and a PRISM, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT. A right-hand and a left-hand assembly are used in an optical system to provide three dimensional vision of an object or target.
- What is a Telescope And Quadrant Mount? 17 Items
- A Telescope And Quadrant Mount (MOUNT,TELESCOPE AND QUADRANT) is a mechanical device designed to support and/or position a telescope and a quadrant to a weapon. It may include one or more of the following: cross leveling device, means of boresighting a gun, azimuth and/or elevation and adjusting mechanism. Excludes MOUNT, TELESCOPE.
- What is a Laser Range Finder? 525 Items
- A Laser Range Finder (RANGE FINDER,LASER) is an instrument used to determine the distance of a target from the observer. It comprises a laser transmitter and receiver system. It may include ancillary equipment to determine azimuth and elevation angles.
- What is an Interference Light Filter? 75 Items
- An Interference Light Filter (FILTER,LIGHT,INTERFERENCE) is a light transmitting item consisting of a transparent, flat glass body having two plane-parallel surfaces, either with only nonabsorbing dielectric coatings or absorbing and nonabsorbing coatings of a thickness nearly equivalent to the wavelength of the transmitted light. Interference begins at the thin bordering surfaces of the coatings, the penetrating light waves being superimposed on the reflected light waves. The item can be installed in various optical insturments, to serve as an eye protecting device.
- What is an Air Defense Fire Control System Tracking Periscope? 13 Items
- An Air Defense Fire Control System Tracking Periscope (PERISCOPE,TRACKING,AIR DEFENSE FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM) is an optical instrument specifically designed as an integral component of a tracking antenna used in a FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM, AIR DEFENSE. It has an adjustable prism synchronized with the movement of the antenna, thus providing periscope vision to observe and track a target. Excludes PERISCOPE, TANK.
- What is a Telescope Subassembly? 243 Items
- A Telescope Subassembly is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of a telescope subassembly which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite Item Name.
- What is an Optical Instrument Case? 555 Items
- An Optical Instrument Case (CASE,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a portable case which may include clamps, spring clips, brackets or the like, to secure the instrument, accessories and/or components. It may include padding to protect the instrument against shock and vibration. Excludes CASE (2), SURVEYING INSTRUMENT.
- What is a Viewer Mount? 34 Items
- A Viewer Mount (MOUNT,VIEWER) is a mechanical item or collection of items designed to support and/or position an optical or infrared viewer. For items designed to accommodate items used for weapon(s) aiming see MOUNT, SIGHT.
- What is a Non-Inverting Infrared Telescope? 34 Items
- A Non-Inverting Infrared Telescope (TELESCOPE,NON-INVERTING INFRARED) is an item designed to collect infrared energy and direct it to a scanner or appropriate receiver. May have switching lenses and/or switches that sense the field of view and pass this data to the night sight.
- What is an Optical Instrument Mask? 44 Items
- An Optical Instrument Mask (MASK,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a thin metallic or nonmetallic plate which has an opening of a specific size. Its function is to limit the field of view of a telescope, periscope or the like by blocking peripheral light or images. Excludes MASK, LANTERN SLIDE, PHOTOGRAPHIC.
- What is an Optical Component Assembly? 196 Items
- An Optical Component Assembly is two or more different types of optical components having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which form a portion of an optical system. The items by themselves are not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
- What is an Armored Vehicle Periscope? 396 Items
- An Armored Vehicle Periscope (PERISCOPE,ARMORED VEHICLE) is a rectangular or cylindrical periscope, usually positioned in a holder, or mount within an armored vehicle. It is used to observe terrain, near and distant targets, and the like. It may also be linked to gun-training mechanisms for integration of movement for fire control purposes.
- What is a Fire Control Instrument Housing? 112 Items
- A Fire Control Instrument Housing (HOUSING,FIRE CONTROL INSTRUMENT) is an item designed to enclose and support internal parts of a fire control instrument. It may provide facilities to mount lenses, prisms, and the like.
- What is a Submarine Periscope? 47 Items
- A Submarine Periscope (PERISCOPE,SUBMARINE) is periscope designed to be mounted on a submarine. It is used to observe the sea on the surface, near and distant targets, and the like.
- What is an Optical Instrument Light Filter Subassembly? 32 Items
- An Optical Instrument Light Filter Subassembly (FILTER SUBASSEMBLY,LIGHT,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a part of a FILTER, LIGHT, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT. In itself, it is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
- What is a Mount Subassembly? 265 Items
- A Mount Subassembly is different types of items having a common mount or mounted on each other which together form part of a MOUNT (as modified); in themselves, they are not complete functioning items and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
- What is an Optical Instrument Wiper Assembly? 29 Items
- An Optical Instrument Wiper Assembly (WIPER ASSEMBLY,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an item fitted to the objective end of an optical instrument and designed for cleaning the lens and/or window during operations.
- What is an Optical Instrument Mask Housing? 21 Items
- An Optical Instrument Mask Housing (HOUSING,MASK,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an assembly of metallic and/or nonmetallic items which holds and protects a MASK, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT when it is moved out of its functional position. Excludes HOLDER (1), OPTICAL ELEMENT.
- What is a Portable Periscope? 23 Items
- A Portable Periscope (PERISCOPE,PORTABLE) is a lightweight optical instrument designed to be transported and used by the individual combat soldier. May be used for reconnaissance and/or observation or to identify and range both human and tactical targets.
- What is a Fire Control Binoculars Protective Sleeve? 12 Items
- A Fire Control Binoculars Protective Sleeve (SLEEVE,PROTECTIVE,BINOCULARS,FIRE CONTROL) is a flexible circular shaped item, open at both ends, that is designed to fit over an EYEPIECE ASSEMBLY, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT and used as fire control equipment to ensure protection. May have an opening for securing hardware.
- What is a Helmet Display Unit? 20 Items
- A Helmet Display Unit (DISPLAY UNIT,HELMET) is an assembly of video and optical components integral to a HELMET UNIT, INTEGRATED used to display fire control and flight data information onto the helmet visor and may include target cueing capabilities. The display unit may include the helmet visor, optical assemblies, connector interface, cable, video transmitter, cathode ray tube, and the like.
- What is a Telescope Mount Holder? 55 Items
- A Telescope Mount Holder (HOLDER,TELESCOPE MOUNT) is a mechanical device which supports and levels the MOUNT,TELESCOPE portion of a SIGHTUNIT. It may include elevation adjustment and/or correction mechanism.
- What is an Automatic Optical Level? 12 Items
- An Automatic Optical Level (LEVEL,OPTICAL,AUTOMATIC) is a self-leveling level and sighting device which utilizes a compensator, supported by nonmagnetic wires, to automatically and precisely level the line of sight of the telescope. Includes a tribrach and a specific type of adapter for tripod or weapon mounting. Excludes LEVEL, SURVEYING.
- What is a Fire Control Range Finder? 102 Items
- A Fire Control Range Finder (RANGE FINDER,FIRE CONTROL) is an instrument used to determine the unknown distance of a target from the range finder. For items utilizing laser techniques, see RANGE FINDER, LASER; and RANGE FINDER-TARGET DESIGNATOR, LASER.
- What is a Reticle Image Reflector? 21 Items
- A Reticle Image Reflector (REFLECTOR,RETICLE IMAGE) is a transparent spherical segment reflector which provides a return collimated image of an optically projected reticle pattern to the operator. The item is used to align the weapon(s) of a fire direction set with a target. The reticle pattern is projected by a PROJECTOR, RETICLE IMAGE.
- What is an Antioscillation Sighting System? 36 Items
- An Antioscillation Sighting System (SIGHTING SYSTEM,ANTIOSCILLATION) is a system comprised of a sighting device, such as a telescope or binocular, a sighting device mount, a stabilization system, and associated miscellaneous components and cabling.
- What is a Reflex Sight? 173 Items
- A Reflex Sight (SIGHT,REFLEX) is an optical instrument which contains a beam splitter type reflecting plate upon which the retical is projected and is viewed simultaneously with the target without the use of a unity power optical system. It is designed to superimpose the reticle and the target on the same focal plane. May or may not include a mount. Excludes SIGHT, INFINITY.
- What is a Sight Mount? 432 Items
- A Sight Mount (MOUNT,SIGHT) is a mechanical device designed to support and/or position a sight. It may include one or more of the following: cross leveling device, means of boresighting a gun, azimuth and/or elevation, adjusting mechanism. Excludes any self-contained mounting fixture which is an integral part of a sight. See also MOUNT, TELESCOPE.
- What is a Laser Range Finder-Target Designator? 76 Items
- A Laser Range Finder-Target Designator (RANGE FINDER-TARGET DESIGNATOR,LASER) is an instrument used to determine the unknown distance of a target from the range finder, and directs pulsed laser energy at a target for sensing by receivers and associated equipment at various stations to provide directional display for locating the target. "For nonlaser type range finders, see RANGE FINDER, FIRE CONTROL".
- What is a Target Locator Module? 20 Items
- A Target Locator Module is an item which has miniaturized electro-optical components to provide wide and narrow field of view night and day observation. It is eye safe for use with laser detection. Azimuth and vertical angle determination of a target by use of a digital compass. May interface with GPS satellites for operator location and altitude of target. May have capability to export target data. This may be used as a part of RANGE FINDER-TARGET DESIGNATOR, LASER or may stand alone. This item is of modular design. Excludes TARGET DESIGNATOR SET, ELECTRO-OPTICAL.
- What is an Optical Instrument Support? 60 Items
- An Optical Instrument Support (SUPPORT,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an item specifically designed to hold and/or position a TELESCOPE,PANORAMIC, optical instrument(s), or the like, for an optical system. Excludes HOLDER,OPTICAL ELEMENT.
- What is an Optical Fire Control Head? 14 Items
- An Optical Fire Control Head (HEAD,OPTICAL FIRE CONTROL) is a multifunction modular gyro stablizied system used to search acquire and track, surface and aerial target. It may be designed to be fully integrated within the combat management system or to be operated in stand alone mode. It contains and protects a system for reconnaissance and day/night detection, such as infrared camera, day camera, laser range-finder, optical localizer, north localizer, sensor, and the like.
Stock Items From Supply Class 1240 Page 1of 119
- TA11E
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 45677
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 20-30-660
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
- 13026788
- RNCC: D | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: D
- 05-2-16-19
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
- 20326510-5
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 1002-0021-R1A
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: B
- 1010002115
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 1010007404
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
- POG064706
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 13075089
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 27105193
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 001-202-100-006
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
- 647-911-882-98-74
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 029-049028
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- M334-01-10-14-10
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1