ASTM E3368/E3368M-23a

standard by ASTM International, 05/01/2023
Standard Specification for Ballistic-Resistant Helmets Worn by U.S. Public Safety Officers
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1.1 This specification specifies minimum performance requirements and test methods for the ballistic resistance of helmets used by U.S. public safety officers and intended to protect the head against handgun and rifle ammunition.

1.1.1 The test methods within this specification were developed and validated for broadly available helmet designs. Some helmet designs may require additional or different testing than that specified in this specification.

1.2 This specification addresses ballistic performance in terms of:

1.2.1 Helmet resistance to penetration (RTP) of shell, fasteners, and weak points;

1.2.2 Helmet shell ballistic limit (V50); and

1.2.3 Face shield RTP and deformation.

1.3 Helmets covered by this specification are classified into RTP ballistic protection levels (see Section 8).

1.4 This specification addresses non-ballistic performance in terms of:

1.4.1 Helmet impact attenuation;

1.4.2 Helmet shell compression resistance;

1.4.3 Face shield resistance to blunt impact, deflection, and projectile impact;

1.4.4 Face shield optics; and

1.4.5 Retention system strength.

1.5 Backface deformation (BFD) measurement is not addressed as a requirement for compliance with this specification. If the user of this specification is interested in BFD measurement, see Appendix X1.

1.6 Armor appliques are not addressed within this version of the specification.

1.7 This specification is applicable for compliance testing, verification testing, certification testing, or research and development testing.

1.8 This specification is divided into the following sections:

Section Title 1 Scope 2 Referenced Documents 3 Terminology 4 Significance and Use 5 Test Threats, Equipment, and Materials 6 Test Item Requirements 7 Procedure for Visual Examination 8 Helmet Resistance to Penetration (RTP) Ballistic Protection Levels and Test Threats 9 Ballistic Performance Requirements for Helmet Shell RTP and BFD 10 Ballistic Performance Requirements for Face Shields 11 Ballistic Performance Re

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Published:: 05/01/2023
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