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ASTM E3195 : 26 New ASTM DRM Policy

Standard Guide for Body Armor Program Management

Standard Details

1.1 The primary purpose of this guide is to assist law enforcement, corrections, or other public safety agencies in planning and managing a body armor program; however, the guide may be used by other security organizations.

1.2 This guide addresses ballistic-resistant, stab-resistant, multi-threat, combination, concealable soft, hard plate, and tactical body armor.

1.3 This guide specifically includes the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) body armor program as a provider of performance standards, guidance, and certification for body armor. While many countries recognize the NIJ body armor program, other countries should consult their applicable certification programs.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

Status : ACTIVE
Standard Type: Main
Document No: ASTM E3195 : 26
Document Year: 2026
Pages: 8
  • Section Volume:
  • 15.08 Volume 15.08 Security Systems And Equipment; Detention And Correctional Facilities; Homeland Security Applications; Driverless Automatic Guided Industrial Vehicles; Exoskeletons And Exosuits
  • ICS:
  • 13.340 Protective equipment

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