The compass, with self-luminous light sources to facilitate use during periods of darkness, is for obtaining magnetic azimuths for ground navigation, reconnaissance, and fire control purposes.

Specification

• MIL-C-10436

Stock Number

• 6605-846-7618 (assigned at 1963-01-01)
• 6605-151-5337 (assigned at 1971-01-13), converted to 6605-00-151-5337
• 6605-01-196-6971 (assigned at 1984-12-13)