ASTM E2902-12

Standard Practice for Measurement of Body Armor Wearers (Withdrawn 2019)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Having body armor that fits well and is comfortable begins with appropriate and accurate measurements. Armor suppliers typically have trained representatives that conduct proper measurement and fitting, but not all armor retailers have such trained individuals. This standard will facilitate consistency of measurement across the body armor industry and will help wearers understand proper measurement.
SCOPE
1.1 The document provides measurement guidance to assist in fitting ballistic-resistant body armor and stab-resistant body armor covering the torso. Proper measurement is necessary to obtain sufficient coverage of the torso and vital organs while allowing the range of motion required for officer operations.  
1.2 This document addresses measurements for concealable (normal duty) and tactical (special duty) armor for both male and female wearers.  
1.3 This standard does not address area of coverage (that is, how much of the torso is covered by the vest).  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Some specific hazards statements are given in Section 7 on Hazards.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
The document provided measurement guidance to assist in fitting ballistic-resistant body armor and stab-resistant body armor covering the torso. Proper measurement is necessary to obtain sufficient coverage of the torso and vital organs while allowing the range of motion required for officer operations.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications, this practice was withdrawn in January 2019 and replaced by Practice E3003 on Body Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor.1

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2012
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• Technical Committee: E54 - Homeland Security Applications
• Drafting Committee: E54.04 - Public Safety Equipment

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM E3003-20 - Standard Practice for Body Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2019

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E2902 − 12
Standard Practice for
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Measurement of Body Armor Wearers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2902; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.2 apex, n—the greatest protrusion of the breast as seen
from the side (Terminology D5219). See Fig. 2.
1.1 The document provides measurement guidance to assist
3.1.3 back break-point, n—the location on the back of the
in fitting ballistic-resistant body armor and stab-resistant body
torso where the arm separates from the body. (Terminology
armor covering the torso. Proper measurement is necessary to
D5219). See Fig. 1.
obtain sufficient coverage of the torso and vital organs while
allowing the range of motion required for officer operations.
3.1.4 bust point to bust point, n—the horizontal distance
from bust apex to bust apex, taken with the arms down.
1.2 This document addresses measurements for concealable
(Terminology D5219). See Figs. 3 and 4.
(normal duty) and tactical (special duty) armor for both male
and female wearers. 3.1.5 center front length to belt, n—the vertical distance
frombottomofthesuprasternalnotchtothetopofthewearer’s
1.3 This standard does not address area of coverage (that is,
duty belt. If the officer has a large abdomen or the duty belt
how much of the torso is covered by the vest).
angles down in the front, or both, the measurement should
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
extendtoahorizontalplanesetatthetopofthedutybeltinthe
asstandard.Nootherunitsofmeasurementareincludedinthis
back; otherwise, when the front panel is made, it may extend
standard.
too low on the wearer. See Fig. 4 showing the suprasternal
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the notch,andrefertoFig.5showingthecenterfrontlengthtobelt
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
measurement.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.6 cervicale, n—the prominent point of the seventh or
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
lowest neck vertebra at the back of the torso (Terminology
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Some specific
D5219). Refer to Fig. 1.
hazards statements are given in Section 7 on Hazards.
3.1.7 chest/bust girth, n—the horizontal circumference
around the torso, taken under the arms and across the fullest
2. Referenced Documents
part of the chest/bust apex including the lower portion of the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
shoulder blades (Terminology D5219). See Fig. 6 showing the
D5219Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Ap-
chest/bust girth measurement location.
parel Sizing
3.1.8 clavicle, n—the long curved bone that connects the
2.2 National Institute of Justice Standards:
upper part of the breastbone with the shoulder blade at the top
NIJ Standard-0116.00CBRN Protective Ensemble Stan-
of each shoulder. The clavicle may also be referred to as the
dard for Law Enforcement
collarbone. See Fig. 4 showing the location of the clavicle.
3. Terminology
3.1.9 duty belt, n—a belt worn around the waist by law
enforcement personnel to which essential equipment is at-
3.1 Definitions:
tached (NIJ Standard-0116.00).
3.1.1 acronimion, n—that part of the shoulder blade located
at the end of the spine, which articulates with the collarbone
3.1.10 front break-point, n—the location on the front of the
(that is, clavicle). (Terminology D5219.) See Fig. 1.
torso where the arm separates from the torso (Terminology
D5219). Refer to Fig. 3.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E54 on Homeland
3.1.11 front chest depth, n—the horizontal distance between
Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E54.04 on
the right bust apex and a frontal plane through a point halfway
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
between the front break-point and the back break-point on the
CurrenteditionapprovedNov.15,2012.PublishedJanuary2013.DOI:10.1520/
right side. See Fig. 7.
E2902–12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.1.12 height, n—theverticaldistancefromthecrownofthe
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
headtothefloor,takenwithsubjectstandingandwithoutshoes
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. (Terminology D5219). See Fig. 8.
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