The Reticle,optical Instrument, cataloged under National Stock Number 6650-00-253-4596, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6650-00-253-4596 |
| Item Name | Reticle,optical Instrument |
| FSC / FSG | 6650 / 66 — Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | VIEWFINDER,AERIAL MAPPING AND RECONNAISSANCE FMLY TYPE 2 |
| Length | 1.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Graduations/markings | GRID TYPE |
| Scale Calibration | 10-0-10 DEG |
| Supplementary Features | MATERIAL OPTICAL GLASS PER MIL-G-174, CLASS 1, GRADE A |
| Style Designator | HORIZONTALLY GRADUATED FROM CENTER |
| Axial Thickness | 0.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Rim Finish | FELT POLISHED |
| Width | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | GLASS OPTICAL |
| Refraction Index | 1.5150 MINIMUM AND 1.5250 MAXIMUM |
| Angle in Deg | 35.0 AND 55.0 |
| Dispersion | 50.0 ANGSTROMS MINIMUM AND 70.0 ANGSTROMS MAXIMUM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6800-810 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6800-810 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Recon/optical, Inc. |
NSN 6650-00-253-4596 is a Reticle,optical Instrument, classified under FSC 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6650-00-253-4596: FSC Application Data: VIEWFINDER,AERIAL MAPPING AND RECONNAISSANCE FMLY TYPE 2; Length: 1.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Graduations/markings: GRID TYPE; Scale Calibration: 10-0-10 DEG. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 6650-00-253-4596 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.