The Viewer,night Vision, cataloged under National Stock Number 5855-01-616-2559, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5855 (Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5855-01-616-2559 |
| Item Name | Viewer,night Vision |
| FSC / FSG | 5855 / 58 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage in Volts and Current Type | 18.0 DC AND 32.0 DC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AN/VAS-5B(V)3 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| A3308386 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5855-01-616-2559 is a Viewer,night Vision, classified under FSC 5855, Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5855-01-616-2559: Overall Height: 16.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voltage in Volts and Current Type: 18.0 DC AND 32.0 DC; Overall Width: 16.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: THE AN/VAS-5B IS A COMPACT, LIGHTWEIGHT, UNCOOLED, PASSIVE, THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM FOR USE ON A VARIETY OF ARMY VEHICLES. THE AN/VAS-5B(V)3 WILL PROVIDE ENHANCED VISIBILITY DURING PERIODS OF DARKNESS OR DEGRADED VISIBILITY FOR THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CREW. THE SENSOR ASSEMBLY (RECEIVER, INFRARED) HOUSES THE OPTICS AND ELECTRONICS THAT DETECT AND PROCESS THE IMAGERY FOR DISPLAY ON THE CONTROL-DISPLAY, OPTOELECTRONICS MODULE. CONTROL OF THE SYSTEM IS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH THE DISPLAY MODULE.. 1 specification is 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 5855-01-616-2559 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.