The Headset-Microphone, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-178-7853, 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 8 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. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-01-178-7853 |
| Primary Part Number | 10176118 |
| Item Name | Headset-Microphone |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Manufacturer | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Microphone Element Type | CARBON |
| Mounting Method | SUSPENDED ON ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND EARPHONE |
| Microphone Mounting Facility | BOOM ATTACHED TO HEADBAND |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 40.0 MINIMUM AND 100.0 MAXIMUM |
| Earphone Quantity | 2 |
| Earphone Element Type | DYNAMIC |
| Frequency Rating | 0.3 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.0 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Earphone Impedance Rating | 150.0 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 |
NSN 5965-01-178-7853 is a Headset-Microphone, manufactured by Us Army Aviation and Missile Command, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
NSN 5965-01-178-7853 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 16938G-03 (David Clark Co Inc Div David Clark Company, Inc.), 10176118 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-01-509-0456. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 10176118: Microphone Element Type: CARBON; Mounting Method: SUSPENDED ON ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND EARPHONE; Microphone Mounting Facility: BOOM ATTACHED TO HEADBAND; DC Resistance Rating in Ohms: 40.0 MINIMUM AND 100.0 MAXIMUM. 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.