The Headset-Chest Set,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-296-4683, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 16 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-00-296-4683 |
| Item Name | Headset-Chest Set,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Chest Plate Suspension Method | NECK STRAP |
| Microphone Element Type | CARBON |
| Operating Current Rating | 200.0 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM |
| Microphone Mounting Facility | YOKE |
| Earphone Quantity | 1 |
| Impedance Rating | 30.0 OHMS NOMINAL |
| Frequency Rating | 0.3 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Earphone Impedance Rating | 300.0 OHMS NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| D38317B | 5/9 Secondary reference Gte Communication Systems Corp |
| L7032A0 | 5/9 Secondary reference Gte Communication Systems Corp |
| 496-145-003-603 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| S5593 | 5/9 Secondary reference Gte Communication Systems Corp |
| R52AW | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1AH465LPC34 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CV22S65-107PC34 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| GH69000PC34 | 5/9 Secondary reference Gte Communication Systems Corp |
| CV9S6501-20PC34 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| GH69001PC34 | 5/9 Secondary reference Gte Communication Systems Corp |
| S713050 | 5/9 Secondary reference Gte Communication Systems Corp |
| D38317ADA16 | 5/9 Secondary reference Gte Communication Systems Corp |
| 1AR528LPC34 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CM5S65-114PC34 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CA68S6501-11PC34 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CL55S65-107PC34 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-00-296-4683 is a Headset-Chest Set,electrical, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-00-296-4683: Chest Plate Suspension Method: NECK STRAP; Microphone Element Type: CARBON; Operating Current Rating: 200.0 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM; Microphone Mounting Facility: YOKE. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.