The Sight Unit, cataloged under National Stock Number 1240-01-566-2844, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1240 (Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment) of the Fire Control Equipment group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1240-01-566-2844 |
| Item Name | Sight Unit |
| FSC / FSG | 1240 / 12 — Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M40GL | 3/9 Design control — primary reference L-3 Communications Eotech, Inc. Dba Eotech |
NSN 1240-01-566-2844 is a Sight Unit, classified under FSC 1240, Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1240-01-566-2844: Special Features: THE OPTICAL GL SIGHT IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE M203 GRENADE FOR THE AIMING AT TARGETS AT A RANGE BETWEEN 100M AND 350M. THE GL SIGHT IS TILTED DOWN AT AN ANGLE TO PROVIDE THE WIDEST IFOV AT THAT RANGE. SIGHT PROVIDES A PARALLAX FREE HOLOGRAPHIC RETICLE WITH AIMING MARKS. EXACT EYE POSITION IS UNIMPORTANT. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1240-01-566-2844 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.