The Cushion,ear, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-697-1968, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-01-697-1968 |
| Item Name | Cushion,ear |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Accommodated Helmet Type | FLIGHT |
| Body Style | EARPHONE CUSHION, ELLIPTICAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A14490-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-01-697-1968 is a Cushion,ear, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-01-697-1968: Accommodated Helmet Type: FLIGHT; Body Style: EARPHONE CUSHION, ELLIPTICAL; Special Features: ENHANCING PASSIVE ATTENUATION AND REDUCING FATIGUE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: EAR SEAL.. 2 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.