Ballistic-Resistant Body Armor Compliance Testing Program: Manufacturer Submission Guidelines
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Office of Science and Technology, through the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC)-National in Rockville, Md., administers testing programs for commercially available law enforcement and corrections equipment to ensure that the equipment used in the field is safe, reliable and meets the needs and requirements of the user community. Submission guidelines and forms are available on this site for ballistic-resistant armor testing, stab-resistant armor testing and metallic handcuff testing.
Ballistic-Resistant Armor Testing
NIJ Standard 0101.06 Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor
NIJ has given authorization to the Compliance Testing Program (CTP) to begin accepting applications for participation in the newly revised CTP to be conducted in support of NIJ Standard-0101.06 Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor. Application packages for body armor manufacturers seeking to participate in the CTP may be downloaded below. The application packages include instructions and forms that must be completed and returned via e-mail to bactp@justnet.org. NLECTC-National, as administrator of the CTP, will review completed applications immediately on receipt.
Ballistic testing laboratories receiving NIJ approval to perform testing for the CTP are posted on www.justnet.org/Pages/lablist.aspx, and laboratories identified on the NIJ-approved laboratory list are eligible to begin compliance testing immediately.
Body armor manufacturers must complete the required forms in a two-step process. The first step is applying to participate in the CTP. After receiving NIJ approval for participation in the program, manufacturers may then take the next step to submit applications for individual armor models to be tested.
For all questions regarding the CTP or for assistance with any of the required documentation, please contact NLECTC-National at (800) 248-2742 or e-mail bactp@justnet.org.
- Published Documents - The following documents have been published.
- CTP Body Armor Applicant Package - To participate in NIJ 0101.06 Body Armor Testing Program.
- Buildsheet - Buildsheet is included as part of the applicant forms.
- Instructions - For the completion of NIJ Standard 0101.06 Buildsheet.
- Note on Figure 6.1 Sample Ballistic Panel Label - Please be advised that the NIJ Statement of Compliance shown in the sample label is INCORRECT. The correct wording shall be “This model of armor has been determined to comply with NIJ Standard-0101.06 by the NIJ Compliance Testing Program and is listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List.” A corrected sample label can be seen here and will be included in an updated version of the Applicant Package.
- Body Armor Follow-up Inspection and Testing, CTP 4-01 - Revision 2.0, May 2011.
- CTP Administrative Clarifications - Administrative clarifications will be issued by the CTP on an as-needed basis when questions arise from participants regarding CTP requirements. Click on the link to view all issued clarifications.
- CTP Compliance Test Report (public version).
- NIJ/NLECTC Approved Ballistic-Resistant Armor Testing Laboratories.
- Sample Sizing Templates for NIJ Standard 0101.06 Testing
- International Manufacturer Shipping Requirements (English, Español).
Other Testing Programs
For submission guidelines and procedures for NLECTC's other standards-based testing and comparative evaluation programs, please contact us toll-free (continental U.S. only) at (800) 248-2742 or (301) 519-5060 (outside of the continental U.S.). Fax inquiries may be sent to (301) 519-5149 or contact us by e-mail at asknlectc@justnet.org.
Contact Information
NLECTC-National
Standards and Testing Program
2277 Research Blvd., MS 8-J
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (800) 248-2742
Fax: (301) 519-5149
Email: asknlectc@justnet.org
Last update: Dec. 12, 2011
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