Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor
Level 1 This armor protects against low energy threats with a strike energy of 24 J (17.7 ft *lbf). The overtest condition for this level is 36J (26.6 ft*lbf) Level 2 This armor protects against medium energy threats with a strike energy of 33 J (2.3 ft *lbf). The overtest condition for this level is 50J (36.9 ft*lbf) Level 3 This armor protects against high energy threats with a strike energy of 43 J (31.7 ft *lbf). The overtest condition for this level is 65J (47.9 ft*lbf)