The Laser Light,finger, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-549-1500, 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 Night Vision Systems, Llc. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5855-01-549-1500 |
| Primary Part Number | IR-18 R |
| Item Name | Laser Light,finger |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Manufacturer | Night Vision Systems, Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| IR-18R (GROUND) | Friendship Industries, Inc. Dba Friendship Industries Inc (USA) |
| IR-18 R PRIMARY | Night Vision Systems, Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2594 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5855NCM071141 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 5855-01-549-1500 is a Laser Light,finger, manufactured by Night Vision Systems, Llc, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
NSN 5855-01-549-1500 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: IR-18R (GROUND) (Friendship Industries, Inc. Dba Friendship Industries Inc), IR-18 R (Night Vision Systems, Llc).
Key specifications for IR-18 R: Special Features: ITEM NEEDED TO COMPLETE USAF FIRST AID SURVIVAL KIT MODULE A; ATTACHES AROUND A FINGER WITH AN ADJUSTABLE VELCRO RING; ACTIVATED BY A ROTATING BATTERY CAP; CAN BE USED ON EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT POINTER FINGERS; COMES WITH ACCESSORY MOUNTS THAT ENALBE IT TO BE CLIPPED TO CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT; ALTERNATIVE LIGHT SOURCE IN SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS AMONG OTHER USES; LASER LIGHT , VISIBLE RED; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: LASER LIGHT FINGER VISIBLE RED F/SURVIVAL KT; End Item Identification: FIRST AID SURVIVAL KIT MODULE A. 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.
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.