What is Federal Supply Class 5855?

FSC 5855 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5855) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5855?

NSC 5855 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5855 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5855 in?

FSC 5855 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5855 in?

NSC 5855is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

What is an Optical Element Cell?

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 an Optical Instrument Cell Assembly?

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 an Optical Element Retainer?

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 Optical Element Retaining Ring?

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 a Night Vision Image Intensifier?

A Night Vision Image Intensifier (IMAGE INTENSIFIER,NIGHT VISION) is an item designed to act on an optical input image in such a way as to cause an increase in radiant intensity level in a visible optical output image. In the direct type, the visible image appears on the viewing surface of the item. In the remote type, the visible image appears on a remote display. It includes items designed to both convert and intensify an image. Excludes IMAGE CONVERTER, NIGHT VISION.

Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation - Netherlands (NL)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5855

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5855

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 58 Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 58 Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

Items Managed by Netherlands (NL) - NCB is 17

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NSN Format for Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation
Codified by Netherlands

58	55	17	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5855 is a specific classification within NATO Supply Group 58, which is dedicated to Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

NATO Supply Class 5855 specifically focuses on Night Vision Equipment that deals with emitted and reflected radiation. This class includes various types of equipment used for night vision purposes, such as night vision goggles, scopes, cameras, and other devices that enhance visibility in low-light or dark conditions.

The equipment in this class utilizes emitted and reflected radiation to capture and amplify available light, allowing users to see clearly in situations where natural light is limited. This can be particularly useful in military operations, surveillance, law enforcement, and other applications where visibility in the dark is crucial.

Night vision equipment in this class may employ different technologies, such as image intensification, thermal imaging, or a combination of both. These technologies enable the detection and amplification of emitted and reflected radiation, including infrared and other forms of non-visible light.

It's important to note that NATO Supply Class 5855 is specifically focused on night vision equipment and its applications related to emitted and reflected radiation. Other types of communication, detection, and coherent radiation equipment may fall under different supply classes within NATO Supply Group 58.

If you require more specific information or details about a particular type of night vision equipment within this supply class, please let me know.

FSC 5855 Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation - Netherlands (NL)

Includes Sighting and Observation Devices, Target Detectors and Locators, Remote Viewing Systems utilizing heat radiation emitted from object(s), associated Radiation Sources, Image Converters and Image Intensifiers, Optical Cells and other components designed for Night Vision Equipment. Holders and Lens used with Infrared Equipment are also included in this FSC.

Excludes Optical Sighting devices which incorporate both day and night viewing characteristics within an integral unit for fire control purpose, nonnight vision type items designed for use with guided missiles, communications, or laboratory equipment, and Optical Elements, such as Lens, Prisms, Windows.

Note-Excludes oscillator items which should be classified in FSC 5955 or 5963; fiber optic items which should be classified in Group 60; electronic modules as defined under Class 5963; and electrical cable, cord and wire assemblies, harnesses and sets, related to FSG 58 equipment (see FSC 5995). In Group 58, more than in any other group, it frequently happens that the same name is listed as an index entry in each of several classes. In addition, that name may also appear as an entry in groups other than 58. Each such entry refers to a distinctly different part or assembly, even though the different items have the same name. The listing of the same names in two or more classes indicates that, in one form, the part or assembly covered by the name is applicable to the equipment covered by one class, and in another form is applicable to the equipment covered by another class. For example, the item name CODER, AUDIO FREQUENCY is applicable to two distinctly different assemblies, one of which has an application in cryptologic equipment, covered by Class 5810, and the other in radar equipment covered by Class 5840. Consequently the name CODER, AUDIO FREQUENCY is an entry under each of the two classes. When an item identification bears a name which is indexed under more than one class of Group 58, or in Group 58 and in some other group, the item will be classified in the same class as its next higher assembly in the manner described in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) Procedures Manual, DoD 4100.39-M. Also excluded from this group are data transmission and communications equipment such as terminals, sensors and other devices designed for use with a configuration of ADPE.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5855

What is Federal Supply Class 5855?: FSC 5855 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5855) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5855?: NSC 5855 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5855 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5855 in?: FSC 5855 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5855 in?: NSC 5855 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5855

What is an Optical Element Cell? 25 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 an Optical Instrument Cell Assembly? 26 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 an Optical Element Retainer? 29 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 Optical Element Retaining Ring? 15 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 a Night Vision Image Intensifier? 54 Items: A Night Vision Image Intensifier (IMAGE INTENSIFIER,NIGHT VISION) is an item designed to act on an optical input image in such a way as to cause an increase in radiant intensity level in a visible optical output image. In the direct type, the visible image appears on the viewing surface of the item. In the remote type, the visible image appears on a remote display. It includes items designed to both convert and intensify an image. Excludes IMAGE CONVERTER, NIGHT VISION.