The Tactical Message System, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-01-567-7883, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-01-567-7883 |
| Item Name | Tactical Message System |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Relationship to Similar Equipment | ONE WAY INTERCHANGEABLE WITH ALL PREVIOUS MODELS |
| Functional Description | PROVIDES THE ARMYS EXTENSION OF THE DEFENSE MESSAGE SYSTEM IN A TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 140.000 POUNDS LBS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Shelf Life Code | 0 |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | Y |
| Weight | 30.0000 lbs |
| Cube | 7.0000 cu ft |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AN/TYC-24A(V)3 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| A3329620-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5895-01-567-7883 is a Tactical Message System, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5895-01-567-7883: Overall Height: 14.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Relationship to Similar Equipment: ONE WAY INTERCHANGEABLE WITH ALL PREVIOUS MODELS; Overall Length: 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 21.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 3 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 5895-01-567-7883 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.