ASTM E3003-20
(Practice)Standard Practice for Body Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor
Standard Practice for Body Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Properly sized and fitted body armor enhances the safety and performance of the wearer by providing protection while not restricting movement. Having body armor that fits well begins with appropriate and accurate measurements. The measurement guidance of this practice will facilitate consistency of measurement across the body armor industry and will help wearers understand proper measurements.
4.2 Accurate measurements do not necessarily result in well-fitting armor, so this practice goes a step further by providing a description of well-fitting armor along with a personal armor fit assessment that the wearer can do for himself/herself.
4.3 The measurement and fitting guidance specifically addresses officer-stated requirements for side overlap of front and back body armor panels, minimizing the armhole opening, eliminating any “V” gap (or similar) between the front and back panels, and providing vertical coverage on the front torso from approximately the “2nd uniform shirt button to 2 to 3 finger widths above duty belt.” Those requirements were considered in the development of this practice and the definition of measurements that can be consistently made for any individual.
4.4 This practice describes measurements for the front, back, and sides of the wearer, in addition to girth measurements, to achieve proper sizing of front and back panels and proper fit of the complete armor.
4.5 This practice can be used to train individuals on proper measurement techniques and to train wearers on proper fitting of body armor.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides measurement and fit guidance for soft ballistic-resistant or stab-resistant body armor, or both, covering the torso. Proper measurement of the wearer and fitting of armor to that individual are necessary to obtain sufficient coverage of the torso and vital organs while allowing the full range of motion required for officer operations.
1.2 This practice is primarily directed toward law enforcement and corrections officers and addresses measurements for and fit of concealable (normal duty) body armor worn under or over the uniform for both male and female wearers. This practice addresses only body armor composed of front and back protective panels contained within a carrier that positions and holds the panels on the torso.
1.3 This practice can be used to train individuals on proper measurement techniques and to train wearers on proper fitting of body armor.
1.4 Measurement guidance is provided in Section 5 of this practice.
1.5 Guidance for use of a tape measure is provided in Section 6 of this practice.
1.6 Guidance for use of sizing vests is provided in Section 7 of this practice.
1.7 A personal armor fit assessment is provided in Section 8 for use by wearers.
1.8 Units—English units are specified in this practice to be consistent with measurement units used in the United States body armor community. Approximate values in SI units are given in parentheses.
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.10 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.
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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.
Designation: E3003 − 20
Standard Practice for
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Body Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3003; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.10 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This practice provides measurement and fit guidance for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
soft ballistic-resistant or stab-resistant body armor, or both,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
covering the torso. Proper measurement of the wearer and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
fitting of armor to that individual are necessary to obtain
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
sufficient coverage of the torso and vital organs while allowing
the full range of motion required for officer operations.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 This practice is primarily directed toward law enforce-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
ment and corrections officers and addresses measurements for
D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-
and fit of concealable (normal duty) body armor worn under or
parel Sizing
over the uniform for both male and female wearers. This
E3005 Terminology for Body Armor
practice addresses only body armor composed of front and
F1731 Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire
back protective panels contained within a carrier that positions
and Rescue Services Uniforms and OtherThermal Hazard
and holds the panels on the torso.
Protective Clothing
1.3 This practice can be used to train individuals on proper
measurement techniques and to train wearers on proper fitting
3. Terminology
of body armor.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.4 Measurement guidance is provided in Section 5 of this
3.1.1 armhole, n—in garment construction, the area of a
practice.
garment through which the arm passes or into which a sleeve
is fitted (Practice F1731 – 96 (2013)).
1.5 Guidance for use of a tape measure is provided in
Section 6 of this practice.
3.1.2 body armor, n—an item of personal protective equip-
ment intended to protect the wearer from threats that may
1.6 Guidance for use of sizing vests is provided in Section
include ballistic threats, stabbing, fragmentation, or blunt
7 of this practice.
impact (Terminology E3005).
1.7 Apersonal armor fit assessment is provided in Section 8
3.1.2.1 Discussion—Law enforcement and corrections offi-
for use by wearers.
cers typically refer to body armor as a vest.
1.8 Units—English units are specified in this practice to be
3.1.3 cervicale, n—the superior palpable point of the spine
consistent with measurement units used in the United States
of the seventh cervical (C7) vertebra. (2012 Anthropometric
body armor community. Approximate values in SI units are
Survey of U.S. Army Personnel: Methods and Summary
given in parentheses.
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Statistics (ANSUR II)) ; the most protruding vertebrae at the
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
back of the base of the neck. Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
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mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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Gordon CC, Blackwell, C.L., Bradtmiller B, Parham, J.L., Barrientos, P.,
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Paquette, S.P., Corner, B.D., Carson, J.M., Venezia, J.C., Rockwell, B.M. , Mucher,
Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E54.04 on M., and Kristensen, S. “2012 Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Army Personnel:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Methods and Summary Statistics (ANSUR II)” NATICK/TR-15/007. U.S. Army
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2020. Published August 2020. Originally Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA., Final
approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E3003 – 15. DOI: ReportOctober2010–April2012,publishedDecember2014.AvailablefromDTIC
10.1520/E3003-20. ADA611869 (http
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Designation: E3003 − 15 E3003 − 20
Standard Practice for
1
Body Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3003; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice provides measurement and fit guidance for soft ballistic-resistant or stab-resistant body armor, or both, covering
the torso. Proper measurement of the wearer and fitting of armor to that individual are necessary to obtain sufficient coverage of
the torso and vital organs while allowing the full range of motion required for officer operations.
1.2 This practice is primarily directed toward law enforcement and corrections officers and addresses measurements for and fit of
concealable (normal duty) body armor worn under or over the uniform for both male and female wearers. This practice addresses
only body armor composed of front and back protective panels contained within a carrier that positions and holds the panels on
the torso.
1.3 Female wearers require more measurements than male wearers to achieve proper armor fit; therefore, the minimum required
measurements are specified individually for males and females.This practice can be used to train individuals on proper
measurement techniques and to train wearers on proper fitting of body armor.
1.4 In addition to the required measurements, optional measurements are recommended when necessary to accommodate the
wearer’s body shape and dimensions.
1.4 Measurement guidance is provided in Section 5 of this practice. Section 5 may also be used to train individuals on proper
measurement techniques.
1.5 Guidance for use of a tape measure is provided in Section 6 of this practice.
1.6 Guidance for use of sizing vests is provided in Section 7 of this practice.
1.7 In addition to measurement guidance, this practice provides two tools for assessing armor relative to the intended wearer:A
personal armor fit assessment is provided in Section 8 for use by wearers.
(1) Comparison of wearer measurements and armor measurements in Section 6.
(2) Personal armor fit assessment in Section 7.
1.8 Units—English units are specified in this standardpractice to be consistent with measurement units used in the United States
body armor community. Approximate values in SI units are given in parentheses.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E54.04 on Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE).
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015Aug. 1, 2020. Published January 2016August 2020. Originally approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as
E3003 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/E3003-15.10.1520/E3003-20.
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1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.10 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
E3005 Terminology for Body Armor
F1731 Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective
Clothing
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 apex, n—the greatest protrusion of the breast as seen from the side (Terminology D5219). (See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.)
3.1.1 armhole, n—in garment construction, the area of a garment through which the arm passes or into which a sleeve is
fitted.fitted (Practice F1731 – 96 (2013))(2013)).
3.1.3 back break-point, n—the location on the back of the torso where the arm separates from the body (Terminology D5219). See
Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
3.1.4 b
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