What is Federal Supply Class 5865?

FSC 5865 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5865) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5865?

NSC 5865 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5865 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5865 in?

FSC 5865 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5865 in?

NSC 5865is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

What is a Countermeasures Transmitting Set?

A Countermeasures Transmitting Set (TRANSMITTING SET,COUNTERMEASURES) is a complete electronic set for the propagation of radio frequency energy specifically designed to be utilized for countermeasures.

What is a Countermeasures Chaff?

A Countermeasures Chaff (CHAFF,COUNTERMEASURES) is an item of various materials and shapes that, when dispensed into the atmosphere, is designed to be used as a countermeasure against enemy radar.

What is a Countermeasures Chaff Set?

A Countermeasures Chaff Set (CHAFF SET,COUNTERMEASURES) is a grouping of two or more assorted sizes or types of countermeasures chaff specifically designed to be released into the atmosphere to act as a countermeasure against enemy radar. For chaff sets consisting of identical sizes and types, see CHAFF, COUNTERMEASURES.

What is a Countermeasures Receiver?

A Countermeasures Receiver (RECEIVER,COUNTERMEASURES) is a receiver used to deprive the enemy of the effective use of his electronic equipment through position fixing, signal identification, deception, and jamming with resultant tactical advantage to our own operating forces.

What is a Countermeasures Transmitter?

A Countermeasures Transmitter (TRANSMITTER,COUNTERMEASURES) is a single component specifically designed to produce radio frequency signals to deprive the enemy of his electronic equipment through position fixing, signal identification, deception, and jamming with resultant tactical advantage to our own operating forces.

What is a Countermeasures Set?

A Countermeasures Set is a complete electronic set (2) specifically designed to provide facilities for intercepting and analyzing electromagnetic energy propagated by a transmitter(s) and to provide a source of signal(s)that deprive the enemy effective use of electronic equipment. Excludes: COUNTERMEASURES SET, COMMUNICATION SATELLITE.

What is a Countermeasures Signal Processor?

A Countermeasures Signal Processor (PROCESSOR,COUNTERMEASURES SIGNAL) is an electronic device which, given an enemy radar signal, identifies the type of threat that the radar signal represents and conveys this data to the operator.

What is an Electronic Warfare Installation And Equipment Kit?

An Electronic Warfare Installation And Equipment Kit (INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT KIT,ELECTRONIC WARFARE) is a collection of items with different Basic Names such as mounting hardware, racks, workbenches, adapter cables, interconnect cables and electrical/electronic equipment (power supply units, interconnect or matching equipment, adapting or interface facilities), as are required for installation, mounting and operation of electronic warfare equipment or sets which may be included. Excludes INSTALLATION SET, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT and INSTALLATION KIT (1), ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.

What is a Subassembly Countermeasure Set?

A Subassembly Countermeasure Set (COUNTERMEASURE SET,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 COUNTERMEASURES SET, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.

What is a Countermeasures Equipment Modification Kit?

A Countermeasures Equipment Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,COUNTERMEASURES EQUIPMENT) is an item or items employed to modify countermeasures equpment.

What is a Countermeasures Receiver-Transmitter Subassembly?

A Countermeasures Receiver-Transmitter Subassembly (RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER SUBASSEMBLY,COUNTERMEASURES) is two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which together form a portion of a countermeasures receiver-transmitter, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.

What is a Countermeasures Dispenser Magazine?

A Countermeasures Dispenser Magazine (MAGAZINE,DISPENSER,COUNTERMEASURES) is an item designed to hold several chaff and/or flare containers within a DISPENSER, COUNTERMEASURES. Once loaded into the aircraft, the chaff or flare from the containers are electronically ejected from the magazine into the air to deter aircraft threat.

What is a Countermeasures Dispenser?

A Countermeasures Dispenser (DISPENSER,COUNTERMEASURES) is an item specifically designed to carry and eject CHAFF, COUNTERMEASURES or FLARE, COUNTERMEASURES for use against enemy radar signals.

Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5865

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5865

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

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

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NSN Format for Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
Codified by United Kingdom

58	65	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5865 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 58, which is dedicated to Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

Specifically, NATO Supply Class 5865 focuses on Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures, and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment.

Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) refer to systems and devices designed to disrupt or deceive enemy electronic systems, such as radar, communication, or navigation systems. These countermeasures can include jamming signals, emitting false targets, or manipulating electronic signals to confuse or disable enemy systems.

Counter-Countermeasures (CCM) are systems and techniques used to counter the effects of electronic countermeasures. They aim to detect and neutralize the electronic countermeasures employed by the enemy, allowing friendly systems to operate effectively.

Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) Equipment refers to equipment that provides rapid response capabilities in electronic warfare scenarios. These systems are designed to be quickly deployed and have the flexibility to adapt to changing threats and operational requirements.

In summary, NATO Supply Class 5865 encompasses equipment related to electronic warfare, including electronic countermeasures, counter-countermeasures, and quick reaction capability equipment. These technologies play a crucial role in modern military operations by disrupting enemy electronic systems, countering their countermeasures, and providing rapid response capabilities.

FSC 5865 Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment - United Kingdom (UK)

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.

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