Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories

Federal Supply Class (FSC: 6650

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 6650

Group Description: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 66

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 66

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FSC 6650 Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories
FSC 6650 Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories

Includes Binoculars; Magnifiers; Microscopes; Periscopes; Telescopes; Optical Elements; such as Lens, Prisms, Windows; Optical Benches and Associated Devices; Endoscopes, Fiber Optics (Non-Medical).

Excludes Fire Control Instruments, Optical; Surveying Instruments, Optical; Photogrammetric Instruments; Octants; and Sextants; Optical Instruments Integrated with Fire Control Equipment; Opthalmological Instruments; Electronic Fiber Optic Test Equipment; Medical Endoscopes.

Note-Infrared assemblies (including sub-assemblies and components) designed specifically for use as or with instruments and laboratory equipment are included in the classes of this group. Also included are computers (including computer assemblies, computer systems and components) designed specifically for use with instruments and laboratory equipment.

Additional Information for Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories Additional Information for Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories

NATO Supply Class 6650 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 66, which is dedicated to Instruments And Laboratory Equipment.

NATO Supply Class 6650 specifically focuses on Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components, and Accessories. This class includes a wide range of instruments and equipment used for optical testing, measurement, and analysis.

Some examples of items that fall under NATO Supply Class 6650 include:

1. Optical microscopes: These are used for magnifying and examining small objects or samples.

2. Spectrometers: These instruments are used to measure the intensity of light at different wavelengths, allowing for the analysis of materials and substances.

3. Optical filters: These are used to selectively transmit or block certain wavelengths of light, allowing for precise control of light in optical systems.

4. Optical lenses: These are used to focus or manipulate light in optical systems.

5. Optical fibers: These are used for transmitting light signals over long distances, commonly used in telecommunications and data transmission.

6. Optical sensors: These devices are used to detect and measure light, often used in scientific research or industrial applications.

7. Optical test equipment: This includes a variety of instruments used for testing and calibrating optical systems, such as optical power meters, optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs), and optical spectrum analyzers.

8. Optical accessories: This category includes various components and accessories used in conjunction with optical instruments, such as lens cleaning kits, mounting brackets, and adapters.

It's important to note that NATO Supply Class 6650 is just one of many classes within NATO Supply Group 66. Each class represents a specific category of instruments and equipment used in laboratories and other scientific settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 6650 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 6650

What is Federal Supply Class 6650?
FSC 6650 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 6650) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6650?
NSC 6650 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 6650 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6650 in?
FSC 6650 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 66 which contains .
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6650 in?
NSC 6650 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 66 which contains .

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 6650 Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 6650

What is a Periscope Subassembly? 165 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.
Holder,Mirror 125 Items
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 Azimuth Telescope? 17 Items
An Azimuth Telescope (TELESCOPE,AZIMUTH) is a navigational telescope instrument for use with a self-synchronous alidade. It is equipped with a vertical reticle line to determine bearings.
What is a Supplementary Lens? 76 Items
A Supplementary Lens (LENS,SUPPLEMENTARY) is an auxiliary lens which is used in combination with a regular lens to increase or decrease focal length.
What is a Periscope Visor? 32 Items
A Periscope Visor (VISOR,PERISCOPE) is an item specifically designed to be attached to the viewing aperture of a periscope to exclude light, thereby aiding visibility of the image.
What is a Refractometer? 149 Items
A Refractometer is an instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance, by means of a ray of light passing obliquely from one medium into another of different density, or by the change in direction of the flow of an electric current when it passes from one medium to another of different conductivity or of other differing electric qualities. Excludes SPECTROSCOPE (as modified).
What is a Cathetometer? 10 Items
A Cathetometer is an instrument of accurate measurement of distances or of the small difference of distance or height such as the upper surfaces of two columns of mercury or other fluids or of the same column at different times. It consists essentially of a telescope, horizontally mounted on a carriage, which travels on an accurate vertical and/or horizontal guide and with an accurately graduated scale.
What is an Elbow Telescope? 73 Items
An Elbow Telescope (TELESCOPE,ELBOW) is a telescope whose line of vision is bent 90 degrees.
What is a Panoramic Telescope? 16 Items
A Panoramic Telescope (TELESCOPE,PANORAMIC) is a telescope having a horizontally rotating head.
What is a Straight Telescope? 320 Items
A Straight Telescope (TELESCOPE,STRAIGHT) is a telescope whose line of vision is 180 degrees from the eye.
What is a Binocular? 733 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 a Magnifier? 863 Items
A Magnifier is a viewing device which increases the apparent size of an object. It may consist of a mounted or unmounted simple or compound lens, or an assembly of lenses which may be arranged in various combinations. It may have a handle, stand, clamp, or similar means of manipulation or securing. With the exception of the MAGNIFIER of a dissecting microscope, this item is not part of any other item, although it may be an accessory. See also MICROSCOPE, OPTICAL.
What is an Optical Microscope? 1054 Items
An Optical Microscope (MICROSCOPE,OPTICAL) is an optical instrument used as an assistance to the eye or camera in viewing or photographing minute close objects. The essential parts of a microscope comprise an optical system consisting of separate objective and ocular lens assemblies which provide greater magnifications than can be obtained with a single lens assembly. Excludes MAGNIFIER.
Eyepiece,Microscope 179 Items
Objective,Microscope 214 Items
Condenser,Microscope,Dark Field 15 Items
Mechanical Stage,Microscope 17 Items
What is a Microscope Stage Micrometer? 42 Items
A Microscope Stage Micrometer (STAGE MICROMETER,MICROSCOPE) is a rectangular slide on which there is a scale. It is used for calibrating DISK, MICROMETER, MICROSCOPE EYEPIECE, crossline micrometers, or other rulings inserted in the eyepiece to measure the diameter of the field of the microscope.
What is an Optical Instrument Window? 728 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 Bench? 167 Items
An Optical Bench (BENCH,OPTICAL) is a device, consisting essentially of a horizontal rod or two parallel ways, on which movable carriages and holders may be fitted to hold and position various types and kinds of apparatus and optical instruments. It will be used for laboratory experiments or educational demonstrations in optics as well as for the testing and adjustment of optical instruments.
What is a Prism Spectrometer? 46 Items
A Prism Spectrometer (SPECTROMETER,PRISM) is a spectrometer incorporating a prism or prisms for the dispersion of light.
What is a Spectrograph? 24 Items
A Spectrograph is an optical instrument designed to break up the light from a source into its constituent wave lengths and to provide a means of qualitative or quantitative study of the spectrum line formed. The instrument essentially consists of four parts; the slit, the lenses, the dispersion system and photographic or photoelectric system. The instrument may incorporate a prism or grating system for the dispersion of light.
What is an Optical Instrument Light Filter? 400 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? 148 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 Microscope Light? 122 Items
A Microscope Light (LIGHT,MICROSCOPE) is a device which illuminates, and may show in relief, objects viewed through a microscope.
What is an Optical Microscope Mirror Assembly And Mounting Bracket? 32 Items
An Optical Microscope Mirror Assembly And Mounting Bracket (MIRROR ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING BRACKET,OPTICAL MICROSCOPE) is an item consisting of a plain and a concave mirror mounted back to back in a mounting fork in swivel joints which permit 360 degree rotation about the axis between the points. The cylindrical base of the fork fits into a receptacle in the microscope.
What is a Spectrophotometer? 413 Items
A Spectrophotometer is an item which combines a spectrometer and a photometer as a unit. It is used to measure light intensity.
Filter,Microscope Light 20 Items
What is a Lens Cap? 537 Items
A Lens Cap (CAP,LENS) is a cap designed to conform to the general shape of a lens.
What is a Lens Mounting Cap? 31 Items
A Lens Mounting Cap (CAP,LENS MOUNTING) is a cap designed to fit the opening of a lens mount on removal of the lens.
What is an Infrared Collimator? 62 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 Prism-Mirror Stereoscope? 17 Items
A Prism-Mirror Stereoscope (STEREOSCOPE,PRISM-MIRROR) is a stereoscope whose optical system consists of prisms and mirrors. It may include binoculars for purposes of additional magnification.
What is a Borescope? 1413 Items
A Borescope is a viewing device used to visually inspect items such as cannon bores, internal combustion engine cylinder walls, propellant perforations of rocket motors or similar items, for defects of manufacture, corrosion, scars, erosion, etc., without the necessity of disassembling the item(s). It may or may not have extension tubes to cover the various ranges of inspection. The item is basically a straight-tube telescope using a mirror or prism.
What is an Optical Element Cell? 594 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? 89 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 an Optical Instrument Prism? 1179 Items
An Optical Instrument Prism (PRISM,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a transparent item with at least two polished plane surfaces inclined toward each other, designed for use in optical instruments to reflect and/or refract a beam of light. It may have one or more mirrored surfaces for greater reflection. Includes optical wedges used to divert paths of light by refraction, but to a lesser degree. See also BEAM SPLITTER, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.
What is an Optical Instrument Reticle? 685 Items
An Optical Instrument Reticle (RETICLE,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an item, usually made of glass, having fine wires or hairs, or etched or printed fine lines on a surface, and placed in the focal plane of an optical instrument to establish a reference point to the axis for the purpose of aiming, measuring, ranging, and the like. Excludes LENS, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.
What is an Optical Instrument Lens? 3777 Items
An Optical Instrument Lens (LENS,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an unmounted, transparent, color free lens which may be treated with a low reflection coating to increase light transmission. Includes single and compound elements. For items having two plane parallel surfaces, see WINDOW, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT. Excludes RETICLE, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.
What is an Optical Instrument Mirror? 1184 Items
An Optical Instrument Mirror (MIRROR,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a mirror specifically designed for use in an optical instrument. Its surface may be coated to reduce reflection. Excludes PRISM, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.
What is a Telescope Mount? 151 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? 59 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? 132 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? 186 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? 757 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 Spacer? 636 Items
An Optical Element Spacer (SPACER,OPTICAL ELEMENT) is a tubular shaped item designed to maintain a predetermined distance between optical elements, such as lenses, reticles, and the like. The bore may be straight, tapered or counterbored, and may have annular serrations to converge or diverge light rays. The surfaces, which mate with the optics, are usually chamfered, concave, and/or have a specified finish designation in the range of 1 to 125 microinches arithmetical average (AA). See also SPACER, SLEEVE and CELL, OPTICAL ELEMENT.
What is an Optical Element Retainer? 402 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? 512 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 Instrument Iris Diaphragm? 116 Items
An Optical Instrument Iris Diaphragm (IRIS DIAPHRAGM,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an adjustable item of thin, overlapping opaque plates which are actuated by a ring or other device so as to change the diameter of a central opening, for controlling the intensity of transmitted illumination. It is usually employed to regulate the aperture of a lens in microscopes, and other optical instruments.
What is an Optical Spotting Instrument? 44 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? 157 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 a Mounted Optical Instrument Prism? 689 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? 56 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? 47 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 Microscope Light Condenser Lens? 12 Items
A Microscope Light Condenser Lens (LENS,CONDENSER,MICROSCOPE LIGHT) is a lens designed to concentrate the illumination from a light source in a device which illuminates objects viewed through a microscope.
What is an Interference Light Filter? 140 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 a Stabilized Monocular? 14 Items
A Stabilized Monocular (MONOCULAR,STABILIZED) is a hand held, fixed length, fixed power, optical viewing device. It is battery powered and designed to provide a means to detect and recognize point targets from safe stand-off ranges while achieving image stabilization. (Image stabilization is achieved by designing the item to compensate for vibration during vehicular movement.) For items made in cylindrical sections designed to slide or pass one within another, see TELESCOPE, (as modified).
What is a Telescope Subassembly? 99 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 Power Test Set? 278 Items
An Optical Power Test Set (TEST SET,OPTICAL POWER) is a test set whose primary function is to measure the optical power level available from a light emitting source, such as light emitting diode, laser diode. This test set will also measure the optical power levels at the receiver end of an optical fiber.
What is an Optical Instrument Case? 447 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? 48 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 an Optical Instrument Beam Splitter? 188 Items
An Optical Instrument Beam Splitter (BEAM SPLITTER,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a transparent optical element designed to divide a beam of light by reflection and transmission into two or more beams.
What is a Mounted Optical Instrument Beam Splitter? 61 Items
A Mounted Optical Instrument Beam Splitter (BEAM SPLITTER,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT,MOUNTED) is a BEAM SPLITTER, OPTICAL INSTRUMENT mounted on a HOLDER (1), OPTICAL ELEMEN T or retainer, optical element.
What is an Infrared Light Filter? 108 Items
An Infrared Light Filter (FILTER,INFRARED LIGHT) is an item fabricated of a special glass or other suitable material for the purpose of transmitting electromagnetic radiation having wavelengths greater than those of microwaves and blocking all other wavelengths of light. It is designed to fit into the aperture of a suitable light source or detector. Excludes FILTER, ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT.
What is a Fiberscope? 176 Items
A Fiberscope is this is an optical instrument used to view objects that could not be seen by direct viewing. It contains an objective lens assembly and a bundle of systematically arranged optical fibers. The system may contain other components. The fibers transmit a full color image which remains undisturbed when the bundle is bent. See also BORESCOPE. Excludes items used for medical purposes.
What is an Interference Light Filter Set? 17 Items
An Interference Light Filter Set (FILTER SET,LIGHT,INTERFERENCE) is a group of two or more FILTER, LIGHT, INTERFERENCE, USUALLY DESIGNED TO BE USED SEPARATELY WITH THE SAME HOLDER OR ADAPTER, HAVING A CARRYING CASE, PACKET, BOOK OR A SIMILAR CONTAINER FOR STORAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. It may include accessories, not all having the same name. Excludes FILTER SET, LIGHT, PHOTOGRAPHIC LENS.
What is an Optical Instrument Mask? 32 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? 286 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.
Test Set Subassembly,Optical Instruments 122 Items
What is an Armored Vehicle Periscope? 200 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 Borescope Guide Rigid Casing? 61 Items
A Borescope Guide Rigid Casing (CASING,RIGID,BORESCOPE GUIDE) is a round, hollow, rigid item used to serve as a guide for the insertion of a BORESCOPE. It can be positioned (shaped) at different angles to facilitate inspections with the borescope.
What is an Optical Equipment Test Fixture? 123 Items
An Optical Equipment Test Fixture (FIXTURE,TEST,OPTICAL EQUIPMENT) is a fixture designed to position an optical instrument in a specific manner during testing of its various functions.
What is an Infrared Filter Assembly? 42 Items
An Infrared Filter Assembly (FILTER ASSEMBLY,INFRARED) is a combination of two or more FILTER (2), INFRARED LIGHT; which are mounted on each other or which are connected by suitable components, and which are designed to transmit infrared light.
What is an Optical Instrument Light Filter Subassembly? 28 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? 241 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 a Microscope Adapter? 39 Items
A Microscope Adapter (ADAPTER,MICROSCOPE) is an accessory device for attaching electrical, fiber optic and other cable connectors.
What is an Optical Instrument Wiper Assembly? 14 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 Cell Assembly Set? 17 Items
An Optical Instrument Cell Assembly Set (CELL ASSEMBLY SET,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a set consisting of two or more CELL ASSEMBLY,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT. Attachments, connections, and/or accessory parts may be included.
What is a Spectrometer Electrode? 15 Items
A Spectrometer Electrode (ELECTRODE,SPECTROMETER) is a bar, stamp, or ring-shaped item made of highest-grade graphite and designed to be used in the nuclear-emission spectrometry for the component analysis of pulverized or less vaporable substances as well as compact metal samples.
What is a Mounted Optical Instrument Lens? 121 Items
A Mounted Optical Instrument Lens (LENS,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT,MOUNTED) is a LENS,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT, mounted in a HOLDER,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.
What is a Borescope Kit? 278 Items
A Borescope Kit is a collection of items that may include borescope(s), adapter(s), light guide(s), and carrying case.
What is a Borescope Angle Attachment? 20 Items
A Borescope Angle Attachment (ANGLE ATTACHMENT,BORESCOPE) is an item designed to change the viewing direction of a BORESCOPE (21654) in the case of inspection points which are difficult to reach. It is angular and may be rigid or adjustable. Documentation systems such as photo or video cameras may be attached at the eyepiece head.
What is an Optical Instrument Anti-Reflection Device? 53 Items
An Optical Instrument Anti-Reflection Device (ANTI-REFLECTION DEVICE,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is an item specifically designed to be placed over the optics to prevent the reflection of light off the lens of items such as binoculars, telescopes for gun sights, rifle and other weapon sights in the visible and thermal ranges, vision blocks and laser-protective goggles. The item's design of a honeycomb material with special anti-reflection coating provides protection from glint and glare from optical surfaces without effecting the view. The item may include a flip-open cover designed to protect the filter. Packaging components such as carrying bag or case, and instruction for installation may also be included.
What is a Center Scope Sight? 27 Items
A Center Scope Sight (SIGHT,CENTER SCOPE) is an item used to control the setting in line of a CENTER SCOPE.
What is a Periscope Protective Cap? 48 Items
A Periscope Protective Cap (CAP,PROTECTIVE,PERISCOPE) is an item specifically designed to fit over the eye-piece opening of a PERISCOPE (as modified). It protects personnel against injuries and the periscope against damage due to shock. A look-through opening cap can be available. Excludes VISOR, PERISCOPE.
Lens,Microscope 37 Items
What is an Automatic Optical Level? 26 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 Monochromatic Light? 11 Items
A Monochromatic Light (LIGHT,MONOCHROMATIC) is a light source which provides monochromatic light of specified micro-inch wave length for laboratory use. The light is inclosed in a wood or metal housing and includes a diffusing glass, transformer, switch, cord and plug.
What is a Partial Mirror? 74 Items
A Partial Mirror is an item specifically designed to transmit and reflect predetermined ration of incident light. It is a component of an optical collimating system.
What is a Borescope Extension Tube? 64 Items
A Borescope Extension Tube (TUBE,EXTENSION,BORESCOPE) is a tubular item used to extend the length of a basic device to cover the various ranges fo internal visual inspection requirements. It may be engraved with circular graduations in units of linear measurements on the periphery and engraved the full length with a longitudinal line for the purpose of indexing the BORESCOPE.
What is an Antioscillation Sighting System? 15 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 Laser Microscope? 10 Items
A Laser Microscope (MICROSCOPE,LASER) is an item incorporating a laser head with a precision binocular-type microscope. The microscope includes turret mount, objectives, and eyepieces. It may include facilities for mounting a camera for photographing the specimen at the time of laser beam impact.
What is a Diffraction Grating Spectrometer? 187 Items
A Diffraction Grating Spectrometer (SPECTROMETER,DIFFRACTION GRATING) is a spectrometer incorporating a diffraction grating for the dispersion of light. The item is used for the spectrochemical analysis of metals, nonmetallic substances, and fluids. It may be equipped with indicators to permit direct reading of the analytical results.
What is a Glass Head-Up Display Combiner? 14 Items
A Glass Head-Up Display Combiner (COMBINER,GLASS HEAD-UP DISPLAY) is a piece of optically flat glass with associated mounting hardware which displays projected graphical data from the GENERATOR, SYMBOL, HEAD-UP DISPLAY in the operators field of view. This permits the operator to view the data while maintaining a normal head-up position and without obstructing normal field of vision. It is also used in what is known as display unit, head-down, found in helicopters and some aircraft.
What is an Optical Instrument Support? 42 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 Component Tip? 117 Items
An Optical Component Tip (TIP,OPTICAL COMPONENT) is the contact element for fiberscopes and the like. They are interchangeable and allow different parameters for nondestructive testing/inspection (NDT).
What is an Optical Instrument Cleaning Kit? 14 Items
An Optical Instrument Cleaning Kit (CLEANING KIT,OPTICAL INSTRUMENT) is a collection of items such as one or more brushes, tissues, solvents, lubricants, and the like, specifically designed for the basic maintenance of an optical instrument such as telescopic sight, VIEWER,NIGHT VISION; RANGE FINDER-TARGET DESIGNATOR,LASER; BORESCOPE; CAMERA,STILL PICTURE; and the like.

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SV-3
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
1853535
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: B
E-10
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
13074767
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
7657-322
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 6
BK-7
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
08.01.06-4
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
55B58800
RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
230043501
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
10153799
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | MEDALS: Y | DAC: 1
718683
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: E
8181-1315-0
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
B35056
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
13076424
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: B
V22SCKIT
RNCC: C | RNVC: 1 | DAC: B
BK5500-12
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
CES1854-24
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
520301-0161.000
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
31-26-41-07
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
L161SA-UW
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 4
BG7-6MMX1.5MM
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
TV224
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 1
2524
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
0108
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
LABOPHOT-2,WITH 550083,550566,55
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6