1、Designation: E3003 15Standard Practice forBody Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3003; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A nu
2、mber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice provides measurement and fit guidance forsoft ballistic-resistant or stab-resistant body armor, or both,covering the torso.
3、 Proper measurement of the wearer andfitting of armor to that individual are necessary to obtainsufficient coverage of the torso and vital organs while allowingthe full range of motion required for officer operations.1.2 This practice is primarily directed toward law enforce-ment and corrections off
4、icers and addresses measurements forand fit of concealable (normal duty) body armor worn under orover the uniform for both male and female wearers. Thispractice addresses only body armor composed of front andback protective panels contained within a carrier that positionsand holds the panels on the
5、torso.1.3 Female wearers require more measurements than malewearers to achieve proper armor fit; therefore, the minimumrequired measurements are specified individually for males andfemales.1.4 In addition to the required measurements, optionalmeasurements are recommended when necessary to accommo-da
6、te the wearers body shape and dimensions.1.5 Measurement guidance is provided in Section 5 of thispractice. Section 5 may also be used to train individuals onproper measurement techniques.1.6 In addition to measurement guidance, this practiceprovides two tools for assessing armor relative to the int
7、endedwearer:(1) Comparison of wearer measurements and armor mea-surements in Section 6.(2) Personal armor fit assessment in Section 7.1.7 UnitsEnglish units are specified in this standard to beconsistent with measurement units used in the United Statesbody armor community. Approximate values in SI u
8、nits aregiven in parentheses.1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations
9、 prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D5219 Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-parel SizingE3005 Terminology for Body ArmorF1731 Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fireand Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal HazardProtective Clothing3. Terminology3.1 D
10、efinitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 apex, nthe greatest protrusion of the breast as seenfrom the side (Terminology D5219). (See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.)3.1.2 armhole, nin garment construction, the area of agarment through which the arm passes or into which a sleeveis fitted. (Practice F17
11、31 96 (2013)3.1.3 back break-point, nthe location on the back of thetorso where the arm separates from the body (TerminologyD5219). See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.3.1.4 back width, nthe horizontal distance straight acrossthe back of the torso at the level of the back break-points; forthe purposes of this pra
12、ctice, the back width measurement isdefined to be the same value as the chest width measurement.See Fig. 3.3.1.5 body armor, nan item of personal protective equip-ment intended to protect the wearer from threats that mayinclude ballistic threats, stabbing, fragmentation, or bluntimpact. (Terminology
13、 E3005)3.1.5.1 DiscussionLaw enforcement and corrections offi-cers typically refer to body armor as a vest.3.1.6 bust point to bust point, nthe horizontal distancefrom apex to apex. (Adapted from Terminology D5219.) SeeFig. 4.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland
14、Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E54.04 onPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE).Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published January 2016. DOI: 10.1520/E3003-15.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Servi
15、ce at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States13.1.7 bust point to side seam, non either side
16、 of the body,the horizontal distance from apex to the midpoint betweenfront break-point and back break-point. See Fig. 4.FIG. 1 Female Torso Body LandmarksFIG. 2 Male Torso Body LandmarksFIG. 3 Chest and Back WidthsE3003 1523.1.8 cervicale, nthe superior palpable point of the spineof the seventh cer
17、vical (C7) vertebra. (Anthropometric Survey(ANSUR) II Pilot Study: Methods and Summary Statistics)3;the most protruding vertebrae at the back of the base of theneck. Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.3.1.9 chest/bust girth, nthe horizontal circumferencearound the torso, taken under the arms and at the leve
18、l of theapex. (Terminology D5219.) See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 showing thelocation of this measurement.3.1.10 chest width, nthe horizontal distance straightacross the chest between the front break-points. Refer to Fig. 3for the location of this measurement.3.1.11 chest width, shooting stance, nthe horizon
19、tal dis-tance straight across the chest between the front break-points,taken while the wearer is in the preferred handgun shootingstance. See shooting stance.3.1.12 clavicle, nthe long curved bone that connects theupper part of the breastbone with the shoulder blade at the topof each shoulder; the c
20、lavicle may also be referred to as thecollarbone. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 showing the location of theclavicle.3.1.13 concealable armor, nvest designed to be wornunder the shirt (uniform or undercover) or in a carrier thatlooks like a uniform shirt so that it is not easily seen.(Terminology E3005.)3.1.
21、14 duty belt, na belt worn around the waist by lawenforcement and corrections personnel to which essentialequipment is attached.3.1.15 fit, nthe quality, state, or manner in which thelength and closeness of clothing, when worn, relates to thehuman body. (Practice F1731 96 (2013); a characteristic of
22、an individual body armor relative to the wearer that encom-passes coverage, comfort, and functionality.3.1.16 front break-point, nthe location on the front of thetorso where the arm separates from the torso (TerminologyD5219). Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.3.1.17 front center length, nthe vertical dist
23、ance from thebottom of the suprasternal notch to the top of the duty belt. SeeFig. 5 and Fig. 6 for the location of this measurement.3.1.18 front lateral length, nthe vertical distance from thetop of the clavicle over the bust point to the top of the duty belt.See Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 for the location
24、of this measurement.3.1.19 shooting stance, nbody and arm positioning of ashooter relative to the target when preparing to fire a handgun;four types of shooting stances are typical for law enforcement.3.1.19.1 isosceles stance, na shooting stance in which theindividual is directly facing or squared
25、up to the target, withfeet shoulder width apart, and is aiming the handgun with botharms held toward the target and parallel to the ground.3.1.19.2 modern isosceles stance, na stance in which theindividual is directly facing or squared up to the target, withfeet shoulder width apart, and aiming the
26、handgun with botharms straight and both shoulders rolled forward.3.1.19.3 modified Weaver stance, na stance in which theindividual is directly facing or squared up to the target, withfeet shoulder width apart and is aiming the handgun with theprimary arm held straight toward the target and parallel
27、to theground and the support arm elbow bent toward the ground.3.1.19.4 Weaver stancea stance in which the individualfaces the target at an angle with the primary foot back and isaiming the handgun with the primary arm held straight towardthe target and parallel to the ground and the support arm elbo
28、wbent toward the ground.3.1.20 suprasternal notch, nthe depression in the top ofthe sternum between its articulations with the two clavicles;called also jugular notch (Merriam-Webster); the notch at thetop of the sternum. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.3.1.21 torso, nthe human trunk. (Practice F1731 96(2013)
29、3.1.22 torso girth, nthe largest horizontal circumferentialmeasurement around the torso below the rib cage near thewaist; this measurement is not necessarily the wearers beltsize or waist size. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 for the location of thismeasurement.3Available from www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD
30、=ADA498172.FIG. 4 Female Torso Front and Side MeasurementsE3003 1533.1.23 underarm vertical length, nthe vertical distancebetween the armpit and the top of the duty belt measured whilethe wearer is seated. See Fig. 4 for the location of thismeasurement.3.1.24 underarm vertical length, adjusted, nthe
31、 measuredunderarm vertical length minus approximately 3 in. (7.6 cm).See Fig. 7 and Fig. 8.3.1.25 under-bust girth, nthe horizontal circumferencearound the torso under the arms and bust (TerminologyD5219). See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 for the under-bust girthmeasurement location.3.1.26 vest, na type of bod
32、y armor intended to protect thewearers torso (Terminology E3005).3.1.27 waist, nin anatomy, the part of the body at thelocation between the lowest rib and hip identified by bendingthe body to the side. (Practice F1731 96 (2013)4. Significance and Use4.1 Properly sized and fitted body armor enhances
33、the safetyand performance of the wearer by providing protection whilenot restricting movement. Having body armor that fits wellbegins with appropriate and accurate measurements. TheFIG. 5 Male Torso Vertical MeasurementsFIG. 6 Female Torso Vertical MeasurementsFIG. 7 Front Panel MeasurementsE3003 15
34、4measurement guidance of this practice will facilitate consis-tency of measurement across the body armor industry and willhelp wearers understand proper measurements.4.2 Accurate measurements do not necessarily result inwell-fitting armor, so this practice goes a step further byproviding (1) a metho
35、d for assessing how closely an armormatches the corresponding wearer measurements, and (2)adescription of well-fitting armor along with a personal armor fitassessment that the wearer can do for himself/herself.4.3 The measurement and fitting guidance specifically ad-dresses officer-stated requiremen
36、ts for side overlap of front andback body armor panels, minimizing the armhole opening,eliminating any “V” gap (or similar) between the front andback panels, and providing vertical coverage on the front torsofrom the “2nduniform shirt button to 2 to 3 finger widths aboveduty belt.” Those requirement
37、s were considered in the devel-opment of this practice and the definition of measurements thatcan be consistently made for any individual.4.4 This practice describes measurements for the front,back, and sides of the wearer, in addition to girthmeasurements, to achieve proper sizing of front and back
38、panels and proper fit of the complete armor.4.5 This practice can be used to train individuals on propermeasurement techniques and to train wearers on proper fittingof body armor.5. Measurement Procedures5.1 Apparatus:5.1.1 Chair for Seated Position MeasurementsThe recom-mended chair shall be a rigi
39、d, non-adjustable chair, having aback and a flat, rigid seat, and resting on flat surface. The chairshould have no arm rests.5.1.2 MarkersThe use of markers to identify the locationof relevant body landmarks on the wearer is recommended tofacilitate the measurement process, and the markers shouldrem
40、ain in place during all measurements. The remainder of thedocument refers to these markers; if the measurer chooses notto use the markers, he/she is responsible for accurately locatingthe body landmarks referred to.5.1.2.1 Chest/bust Girth MarkerA length of stretchablecord, twine, narrow masking tap
41、e, or other thin material (forexample, elastic) for encircling the torso and marking thechest/bust girth level. The ends of the material should be joinedat the back of the body using removable clips, and the markershould be positioned appropriately across the front of the bodyby the wearer. The meas
42、urer should ensure that the marker islevel horizontally around the body. See Fig. 4, Fig. 5,orFig. 6.5.1.2.2 Side MarkerAlength of cord, twine, narrow mask-ing tape, or other thin material (could be elastic but need not bestretchy) for marking the midpoint between the front and backbreak-points on o
43、ne side of the body. The marker should beheld vertically in place between the chest/bust girth marker andthe duty belt. The measurer should ensure that the side markeris perpendicular to the chest/bust girth marker.5.1.3 Tape MeasureThe tape used shall be flexible andnon-stretchable, have a length o
44、f at least 60 in. (1.5 m), with atleast14-in. or mm divisions. An anthropometric tape, such asLafayette Instrument model J00305 or equivalent, isrecommended, but a tailors tape may also be used. Prior tousing any flexible tape for making measurements, a verificationcheck is recommended to check that
45、 the tape has not stretchedsince the last use and may be done by comparing the flexibletape measure to a non-stretchable tape, such as a Lufkin modelL610 steel tape or equivalent.5.1.4 Weighing ScaleA bathroom scale shall be used forweighing, if weight is unknown, and the scale shall have thecapabil
46、ity to be zeroed prior to weighing, shall provide weightin units of pounds or kilograms, shall indicate weight to at leastthe nearest pound or kilogram, and shall have weight capacityappropriate for the individual being weighed. If better qualitythan a bathroom scale is available, such as a medical
47、or fitnessscale, it is acceptable to use such a scale for measurements,given that the other requirements of this section are met.5.2 Measurement Skill, Accuracy, and Cautions:5.2.1 Measurement SkillIndividuals making measure-ments must have a complete understanding of this practice anddemonstrate th
48、eir ability to make accurate measurements.(Adapted from Practice F1731 96 (2013).)5.2.2 Measurement AccuracyMeasurement accuracy de-pends on (1) the skill of the individual doing the measuring, (2)the condition of the equipment being used for makingmeasurements, and (3) the level of cooperation from
49、 thesubject being measured. Reliable measurements can be madeonly when all of the above variables are controlled. (Adaptedfrom Practice F1731 96 (2013).) The body measurementsdescribed in this practice cannot be made accurately on oneselfbut require another individual as the measurer.5.2.3 Cautions:5.2.3.1 When measuring female officers, care should betaken to make appropriate measurements from behind with thewearer adjusting the tape over her chest.5.2.3.2 When measuring officers and discussing theirmeasurements, care s
