The Strobe Light, cataloged under National Stock Number 6230-01-480-1380, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6230 (Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The manufacturer of record is Para-Gear Equipment Co. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6230-01-480-1380 |
| Primary Part Number | L3959 |
| Item Name | Strobe Light |
| FSC / FSG | 6230 / 62 — Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Para-Gear Equipment Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 1.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| L3959 PRIMARY | Para-Gear Equipment Co (USA) |
NSN 6230-01-480-1380 is a Strobe Light, manufactured by Para-Gear Equipment Co, classified under FSC 6230, Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 6230-01-480-1380 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: L3959 (Para-Gear Equipment Co).
Key specifications for L3959: Overall Diameter: 1.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: SLIM, LIGHTWEIGHT STROBE LIGHT VISIBLE UP TO 2.0 MILES; WATERPROOF AND CORROSION RESISTANT CASE, WITH ADJUSTABLE VELCRO STRAP; OPERATES ON TWO "AA" ALKALINE BATTERIES OR TWO "AA" 1.5V LITHIUM BATTERIES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED; ONE YEAR REPLACEMENT LIFE WHEN USING ALKALINE BATTERIES; FLASH RATE OF 60.0 PORM 10.0 FLASHES PER MINUTE; CONTINUOUS OPERATING LIFE OF MORE THAN 8.0 HOURS V; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: C-STROBE. 1 specification is 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.