The Lamp,infrared Source, cataloged under National Stock Number 5865-01-462-8139, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5865 (Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment) 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1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5865-01-462-8139 |
| Item Name | Lamp,infrared Source |
| FSC / FSG | 5865 / 58 — Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | CESIUM VAPOR ARC DISCHARGE DEVICE HOUSED WITHIN 2 TRANSPARENT ENVELOPES; INNER ENVELOPE CONTAINS THE CESIUM GAS VAPOR AND START GAS MIXTURE; SPACE BETWEEN THE ENVELOPES IS FILLED WITH AN INERT GAS; PROVIDES LIGHT ENERGY THAT NEUTRALIZES INFRARED MISSLES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2013115 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 2013115 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration I |
NSN 5865-01-462-8139 is a Lamp,infrared Source, classified under FSC 5865, Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5865-01-462-8139: General Characteristics Item Description: CESIUM VAPOR ARC DISCHARGE DEVICE HOUSED WITHIN 2 TRANSPARENT ENVELOPES; INNER ENVELOPE CONTAINS THE CESIUM GAS VAPOR AND START GAS MIXTURE; SPACE BETWEEN THE ENVELOPES IS FILLED WITH AN INERT GAS; PROVIDES LIGHT ENERGY THAT NEUTRALIZES INFRARED MISSLES. 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 5865-01-462-8139 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.