The Direction Finder Set, cataloged under National Stock Number 5825-01-499-2903, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5825 (Radio Navigation Equipment, Except Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is U S Special Operations Command Macdill Air Force Base Sordac-J4. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5825-01-499-2903 |
| Primary Part Number | PWSSOCOM1A |
| Item Name | Direction Finder Set |
| FSC / FSG | 5825 / 58 — Radio Navigation Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Manufacturer | U S Special Operations Command Macdill Air Force Base Sordac-J4 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| PWSSOCOM1A PRIMARY | U S Special Operations Command Macdill Air Force Base Sordac-J4 (USA) |
NSN 5825-01-499-2903 is a Direction Finder Set, manufactured by U S Special Operations Command Macdill Air Force Base Sordac-J4, classified under FSC 5825, Radio Navigation Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
NSN 5825-01-499-2903 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: PWSSOCOM1A (U S Special Operations Command Macdill Air Force Base Sordac-J4).
Key specifications for PWSSOCOM1A: Special Features: THE FS-GDS IS COMPRISED OF TWO LIGHTWEIGHT TRIPODS, TWO ACOUSTIC ARRAYS, TWELVE (FOUR EXTRA) MICROPHONES, EIGHT WIND CAPS, ONE COMPASS, ONE MEASURING TAPE, ONE PHANTOM WARRIOR FLASHLIGHT, ONE ARRAY PHASE TESTER, ONE DIAM, A LAPTOP COMPUTER, FOUR SETS OF CABLES, AND TWO CABLE REELS WITH 80 METERS OF CABLE EACH. THE FS-GDS CAN BE SETUP BY A SINGLE SOLDIER DURING RECONNAISSANCE AND ZONE SURVEILLANCE MISSIONS AS A GUNFIRE ALERT SYSTEM. THE ARRAYS ARE MOUNTED ON TRIPODS. THE GROUND VERSION ARRAYS CAN BE SEPARATED UP TO 400 METERS, DEPENDING UPON THE AMOUNT OF CABLE AVAILABLE. THE ARRAYS MUST BE SURVEYED WITH A COMPASS AND MEASURING TAPE TO PROVIDE REFERENCE POSITION INPUTS. EACH SYSTEM IS PROVIDED WITH ITS OWN SATCHEL OR SHOCKPROOF CONTAINER EQUIPPED WITH A STRAP. THE POWER SUPPLY CAN BE A SEPARATE STANDARD 12 VOLT BATTERY (12 HOUR) OR HOOKUP TO THE VEHICLE POWER. COMES WITH A PIVOT, NSN: 5825-01-567-2386.. 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 5825-01-499-2903 has DEMIL Code C. 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.