ASTM E3111/E3111M-22
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Ballistic Resistant Head Protection
Standard Test Methods for Ballistic Resistant Head Protection
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Justice standards and specifications may require these test methods for assessing the penetration resistance and backface deformation of ballistic-resistant helmets and face shields.
5.2 These test methods may be used by private-sector and government laboratories, manufacturers, research and development organizations, and others assessing the ballistic resistance of helmets and face shields or performing research and development of new materials.
5.3 It is intended that these test methods will be referenced by other standards and specifications.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods describe the tests for ballistic-resistant head protection which consists of helmets and face shields. Test methods address backface deformation, resistance to penetration, and ballistic limit. It is anticipated that these test methods will be referenced by purchasers or other users in specifications or performance standards for helmets in order to meet the user’s specific needs.
Note 1: ISO/IEC 17025 specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests or calibrations, or both. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods.
1.2 These test methods do not address eye protection other than ballistic-resistant face shields that are attached to the helmet.
1.3 These test methods do not specify performance criteria or usages of the test results.
1.4 These test methods include procedures for conditioning of test items prior to ballistic testing.
1.5 In these test methods, “other standards and specifications” and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for example, military standards, purchase specifications) that require the use of these test methods. Purchasers and other users are responsible for the “other standards and specifications,” and for specifying any requirements that supersede those of these test methods.
1.5.1 Other standards and specifications will specify and describe the ballistic test threats to be used.
1.6 Units—Values stated in either the International System of Units (metric) or U.S. Customary units (inch-pound) are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents. Both units are referenced to facilitate acquisition of materials internationally and minimize fabrication costs. Tests conducted using either system maintain repeatability and reproducibility of the test method and results are comparable.
1.7 If there is a discrepancy between these test methods and a user supplied document, the user supplied document takes precedence.
1.8 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.
1.9 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: E3111/E3111M − 22
Standard Test Methods for
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Ballistic Resistant Head Protection
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE3111/E3111M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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 to facilitate acquisition of materials internationally and mini-
mize fabrication costs. Tests conducted using either system
1.1 These test methods describe the tests for ballistic-
maintain repeatability and reproducibility of the test method
resistant head protection which consists of helmets and face
and results are comparable.
shields.Testmethodsaddressbackfacedeformation,resistance
topenetration,andballisticlimit.Itisanticipatedthatthesetest
1.7 Ifthereisadiscrepancybetweenthesetestmethodsand
methods will be referenced by purchasers or other users in
a user supplied document, the user supplied document takes
specifications or performance standards for helmets in order to
precedence.
meet the user’s specific needs.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
NOTE 1—ISO/IEC 17025 specifies the general requirements for the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
competencetocarryouttestsorcalibrations,orboth.Itcoverstestingand
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
calibrationperformedusingstandardmethods,non-standardmethods,and
laboratory-developed methods. priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.2 These test methods do not address eye protection other
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
than ballistic-resistant face shields that are attached to the
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
helmet.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.3 These test methods do not specify performance criteria
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
or usages of the test results.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.4 These test methods include procedures for conditioning
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
of test items prior to ballistic testing.
1.5 In these test methods, “other standards and specifica-
2. Referenced Documents
tions”and“unlessspecifiedelsewhere”refertodocuments(for
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
example, military standards, purchase specifications) that re-
D1141Practice for Preparation of Substitute Ocean Water
quire the use of these test methods. Purchasers and other users
E3004Specification for Preparation andVerification of Clay
are responsible for the “other standards and specifications,”
BlocksUsedinBallistic-ResistanceTestingofTorsoBody
and for specifying any requirements that supersede those of
Armor
these test methods.
E3005Terminology for Body Armor
1.5.1 Other standards and specifications will specify and
E3062Specification for Indoor Ballistic Test Ranges for
describe the ballistic test threats to be used.
Small Arms and Fragmentation Testing of Ballistic-
1.6 Units—Values stated in either the International System
resistant Items
of Units (metric) or U.S. Customary units (inch-pound) are to
E3110/E3110MTest Method for Collection of Ballistic
be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
Limit Data for Ballistic-resistant Torso Body Armor and
systemmaynotbeexactequivalents.Bothunitsarereferenced
Shoot Packs
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on
Homeland SecurityApplications and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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E54.04 on Public Safety Equipment. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2022. Published August 2022. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as E3111/E3111M–21. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/E3111_E3111M-22. the ASTM website.
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2.2 Department of Defense Standards:
MIL-STD-662FV Test for Armor
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Test Plan to Qualify a Contractor-selected, Non-contact
Back Face Deformation (BFD) Measurement System Rev
1,Release:November19,2020,U.S.ArmyAberdeenTest
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Center
2.3 Other Standards:
AATCC Test Method 169Weather Resistance of Te
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E3111/E3111M − 21 E3111/E3111M − 22
Standard Test Methods for
1
Ballistic Resistant Head Protection
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3111/E3111M; 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 These test methods describe the tests for ballistic-resistant head protection which consists of helmets and face shields. Test
methods address backface deformation, resistance to penetration, and ballistic limit. It is anticipated that these test methods will
be referenced by purchasers or other users in specifications or performance standards for helmets in order to meet the user’s specific
needs.
NOTE 1—ISO/IEC 17025 specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests or calibrations, or both. It covers testing and calibration
performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods.
1.2 These test methods do not address eye protection other than ballistic-resistant face shields that are attached to the helmet.
1.3 These test methods do not specify performance criteria or usages of the test results.
1.4 These test methods include procedures for conditioning of test items prior to ballistic testing.
1.5 In these test methods, “other standards and specifications” and “unless specified elsewhere” refer to documents (for example,
military standards, purchase specifications) that require the use of these test methods. Purchasers and other users are responsible
for the “other standards and specifications,” and for specifying any requirements that supersede those of these test methods.
1.5.1 Other standards and specifications will specify and describe the ballistic test threats to be used.
1.6 Units—Values stated in either the International System of Units (metric) or U.S. Customary units (inch-pound) are to be
regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents. Both units are referenced to
facilitate acquisition of materials internationally and minimize fabrication costs. Tests conducted using either system maintain
repeatability and reproducibility of the test method and results are comparable.
1.7 If there is a discrepancy between these test methods and a user supplied document, the user supplied document takes
precedence.
1.8 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.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E54.04
on Personal ProtectivePublic Safety Equipment (PPE).
Current edition approved July 1, 2021Aug. 1, 2022. Published August 2021August 2022. Originally approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 20182021 as
E3111/E3111M – 18.E3111/E3111M – 21. DOI: 10.1520/E3111_E3111M-21.10.1520/E3111_E3111M-22.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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1.9 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:
D1141 Practice for Preparation of Substitute Ocean Water
E3004 Specification for Preparation and Verification of Clay Blocks Used in Ballistic-Resistance Testing of Torso Body Armor
E3005 Terminology for Body Armor
E3062 Specification for Indoor Ballistic Test Ranges for Small Arms and Fragmentation Testing of Ballistic-resistant Items
E3110/E3110M Test Method for Collection of Ballistic Limit Data for Ballistic-resistant Torso Body Armor and Shoot Packs
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2.2 Department of Defense Standards:
MIL-STD-662F V Test for Armor
50
Test Plan to Qualify a Contractor-selected, Non-contact Back Face Deformation (BFD) Measurement System Rev 1, Release:
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November 19, 2020, U.S. Army Aberdeen Tes
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