Phoenix Jr. 123 IR Beacon

The Cejay Engineering Phoenix Jr. 123 IR is the mil-spec alternative to the S&S Precision V-Lite and Manta IR beacons. It is an IR-only marker, no visible LEDs, designed for unit identification when every team member is on NVGs. Battery is a single CR123A, housing is very low-profile, and attachment is via velcro or a rail mount depending on accessory.

Cejay is a mil supplier, not a consumer-facing brand, so the distribution is narrower than S&S. The Phoenix Jr. is the model most commonly available to civilian buyers through retailers like Cejay direct, TNVC, and a handful of mil-spec specialty shops. The 123 variant runs on a single CR123A; the AA/123 variant supports both battery types at higher cost.

For a buyer choosing between the Phoenix Jr. and the S&S V-Lite Multi-Mode (which also includes IR): the Phoenix Jr. is purpose-built for IR marking and has a longer field-proven track record in mil applications. The V-Lite is more versatile (visible colors plus IR) and slightly cheaper. Most civilian buyers pick the V-Lite for versatility; mil-pattern builds and IR-only setups go to the Phoenix Jr.