The Headset-Microphone, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-359-5501, 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 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.. Government technical data includes 4 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-01-359-5501 |
| Primary Part Number | 12-2727991-1 |
| Item Name | Headset-Microphone |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Microphone Element Type | DYNAMIC |
| Mounting Method | SUSPENDED ON ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND EARPHONE |
| Earphone Quantity | 2 |
| Earphone Element Type | DYNAMIC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 12-2727991-1 PRIMARY | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA) |
| SHS1585-01NC | Plantronics Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 451021 | 5/9 Secondary reference Eg and G Idaho Inc |
| 12-2727991 | 5/1 Secondary reference General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. |
NSN 5965-01-359-5501 is a Headset-Microphone, manufactured by General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
NSN 5965-01-359-5501 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 12-2727991-1 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.), SHS1585-01NC (Plantronics Inc.).
Key specifications for 12-2727991-1: Microphone Element Type: DYNAMIC; Mounting Method: SUSPENDED ON ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND EARPHONE; Earphone Quantity: 2; Earphone Element Type: DYNAMIC. 4 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.