Section J 4D Body Armor Requirements - New.pdf

Federal Judicial Circuits

Attachment 4(D) CSO Soft Body Armor Requirements

1.0 Soft Body Armor Kit

• Male or Female Front and Rear Concealable Ballistic Panels

• Two Concealable Armor Carriers

• One Hard Trauma/Ballistic Insert (non-metallic/Semi Flexible)

• Two External Vest Carriers

• All Soft Body Armor Kits must fit in accordance with ASTM E3003-15 Standard

Practice for Body Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor, specifically Section

7. Personal Armor Fit Assessment (https://www.astm.org/NIJ/bodyArmorFit)

• Applicable documentation and accessories are required, i.e.

o Fit Guarantee o 5 Year Warranty o Assembly and wear instructions o Straps or accessories required for wear and assembly o Care and maintenance instructions

2.0 MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SOFT BODY ARMOR KIT

2.1 Male Concealable Ballistic Panels

• National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard-0101.06 certified or most current NIJ certification based on evolving requirements and procedures

• NIJ Levell IIIA Certified Ballistic Panels

• Weight less than 1.05 lbs /ft2

• Thinness less than .25 inches

2.2 Female Concealable Ballistic Panels

• Shall be fully structured (pinned/darted) to specifically fit a female torso, to include frontal cups

• Shall be from the same product line/model and material as 2.1 Male Concealable

Ballistic Panels

• NIJ Standard-0101.06 certified or most current NIJ certification based on evolving requirements and procedures

• NIJ Levell IIIA Certified Ballistic Panels

• Weight less than 1.07 lbs /ft2

• Thinness less than .25 inches

2.3 Concealable Armor Carrier

• Quantity: two (2) per unit

• Trauma/Ballistic plate pocket-front https://www.astm.org/NIJ/bodyArmorFit

• Single, wide, securing waistband

• Adjustable shoulder connections

• Carrier material-white in color

• 5 inch Non-Velcro tab extension on securing waist straps for easy release on front of carrier

2.4 Trauma/Ballistic Insert for Concealable Carrier

• Provides additional trauma protection

• Non-metallic

• Semi Flexible

2.5 External Vest Carrier

• Quantity: two (2) per unit

• Appearance of Oxford style Dress Shirt to include: buttons down front, two chest pockets. One carrier shall be Dark Navy Blue and shall be White in color.

• Designed to be worn over uniform shirt

• Closures, either side hook and pile or zipper, to facilitate easy removal

• Single, wide, securing waistband

• Trauma/Ballistic plate from pocket

• Sizes should be offered to accommodate both Male and Female

• Adjustable shoulders and sides to ensure a comfortable fit

• Manufactured using durable fabric

• Accepts all concealable ballistic panels

Federal Judicial Circuits

Attachment 4(D) CSO Soft Body Armor Requirements