The Detector-Dewar, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-210-0503, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5855 (Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Dept of the Army U S Army Electronics Command Night Vision Laboratory. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Detector-Dewar |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation (FSG 58) |
| Manufacturers | Dept of the Army U S Army Electronics Command Night Vision Laboratory (CAGE 54490) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5855-01-210-0503 |
| Primary Part Number | 5005835 |
| Item Name | Detector-Dewar |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Manufacturer | Dept of the Army U S Army Electronics Command Night Vision Laboratory |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5005835 PRIMARY | Dept of the Army U S Army Electronics Command Night Vision Laboratory (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5005835 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| DT-617A/UA | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5855-01-210-0503 is a Detector-Dewar, manufactured by Dept of the Army U S Army Electronics Command Night Vision Laboratory, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
NSN 5855-01-210-0503 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 5005835 (Dept of the Army U S Army Electronics Command Night Vision Laboratory).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-01-556-5255. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5855-01-210-0503 has DEMIL Code F. 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.