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This paper aims to present the the importance and effectiveness of ballistic protective material (BRM) standards in the new and changing conditions of armed conflict. The protection capabilities and levels of ballistic protective materials are determined in accordance with nationally or internationally proven BRM standards. However, due to the regional differences of the changes in the threat characteristics of regional armed conflicts, single international BRM standard is not sufficient for all regions and threats. Terrorist groups provide weapons and ammunition though different sources and countries. For instance, it is observed that NATO and former Warsaw Pact origin weapons and ammunition were also used by terrorist organizations. In addition to this, the exchange of arms and ammunition has become an ordinary trade activity among terrorist organizations such as PKK/YPG, ISIS and Taliban. That situaiton is another reason that increases the diversity of threats the security forces face. The assault, infantry and sniper rifles, light and heavy machine guns, and IEDs from the different origin in the neighbouring regions and inside of Turkey are intensively used by the terrorist organizations.                 The BRM standard to be used in a geography with a wide spectrum of threats needs to be flexible for providing protection against current and emerging threats in real conflict conditions. Because of the diversity and wide range of threats, the national BRM standards became more critical than before. For the effectiveness and validity of national BRM standards, an independent and internationally accredited national ballistic test centre should be established. This centre is intended to be a national authority for the preparation, verification and implementation of test methods. Within this study, the framework of the threat/protection levels and the minimum requirements of the national ballistic test centre are mentioned within the scope of the national ballistic standard.

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