The Headset-Microphone, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-171-9796, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Us Army Aviation and Missile Command. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-01-171-9796 |
| Primary Part Number | 11442540-1 |
| Item Name | Headset-Microphone |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Manufacturer | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Method | SUSPENDED ON ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND EARPHONE |
| Microphone Mounting Facility | BOOM ADAPTER ON LEFT SIDE OF HEADBAND |
| Earphone Quantity | 2 |
| Earphone Element Type | MAGNETIC |
| Frequency Rating | 1000.0 HERTZ NOMINAL |
| Connector Name | TELEPHONE PLUG |
| Earphone Impedance Rating | 950.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 12511G-04 | David Clark Co Inc Div David Clark Company, Inc. (USA) |
| 11442540-1 PRIMARY | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA) |
NSN 5965-01-171-9796 is a Headset-Microphone, manufactured by Us Army Aviation and Missile Command, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
NSN 5965-01-171-9796 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 12511G-04 (David Clark Co Inc Div David Clark Company, Inc.), 11442540-1 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
Key specifications for 11442540-1: Mounting Method: SUSPENDED ON ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND EARPHONE; Microphone Mounting Facility: BOOM ADAPTER ON LEFT SIDE OF HEADBAND; Earphone Quantity: 2; Earphone Element Type: MAGNETIC. 7 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.