The Cushion,ear, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-588-6709, 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 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Cushion,ear |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers (FSG 59) |
| Manufacturers | Communications & EAR Protection, Inc (CAGE 1JGL0); Hearing Components, Inc. (CAGE 0VE20); Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd (CAGE K0082) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-01-588-6709 |
| Primary Part Number | CEP706-ESTB |
| Item Name | Cushion,ear |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CEP706-ESTB PRIMARY | Communications & EAR Protection, Inc (USA) |
| CEP706-ESTB | Hearing Components, Inc. (USA) |
| 439168SP | Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CEP706-ESST | 5/9 Secondary reference Communications & EAR Protection, Inc |
NSN 5965-01-588-6709 is a Cushion,ear, manufactured by Communications & EAR Protection, Inc, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
NSN 5965-01-588-6709 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: CEP706-ESTB (Communications & EAR Protection, Inc), CEP706-ESTB (Hearing Components, Inc.), 439168SP (Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd).
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.