The Headset-Microphone, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-588-6708, 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 Communications & EAR Protection, Inc. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Headset-Microphone |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers (FSG 59) |
| Manufacturers | Communications & EAR Protection, Inc (CAGE 1JGL0) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-01-588-6708 |
| Primary Part Number | CEP508-C15 |
| Item Name | Headset-Microphone |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Manufacturer | Communications & EAR Protection, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CEP508-C15 PRIMARY | Communications & EAR Protection, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1680-ALSE-401-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1680-ALSE-401-2 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-01-588-6708 is a Headset-Microphone, manufactured by Communications & EAR Protection, Inc, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
NSN 5965-01-588-6708 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: CEP508-C15 (Communications & EAR Protection, Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5965-01-630-9146. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
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.