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NEWS | June 13, 2023

NVDs: How to Get Replacement Data Plates

BLUF: Replacement data plates are available for various night vision devices (NVDs).


Photo by Sgt. Adam Parent

Units, note that there are replacement data plates available for the following five NVD family of systems:
 
  • Aviator’s night vision imaging system AN/AVS-6
  • Monocular night vision device AN/PVS-14
  • Night vision goggles AN/PVS-7
  • Night vision viewer AN/PSQ-20
  • Weapon thermal sight (WTS) AN/PAS-13.  
For more info and a full list of all the equipment included, see CECOM Maintenance Informational Message CECOM-MI-23-03010 HERE. You'll need your CAC to access.

The data plates are free and can help keep unit inventory accurate. To order data plates, download and complete the attached pdf HERE.

Email the info or send your questions to:
Be sure to check out a related NVG article HERE.
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