Collaborative Research Into Small Arms Technology (CRISAT) is the name of a series of studies conducted by the

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(NATO), identifying and defining threats with regard to the standardisation in the manufacturing of military equipment. The CRISAT target is defined as a 1.6 mm

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(UK IMI Ti 318) plate supplemented by 20 layers of

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(UK/SC/4468) as defined in STANAG 4512. This target is intended to replicate the personal protection used by former

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countries (especially the 6B3 vest), and it is still used as a reference. The CRISAT target will stop the commonly used

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cartridge, but it is pierced by the newer 5.7×28mm and 4.6×30mm

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cartridges.

Areas of Study

Technology Area 1

This study concerns ''Target Definition''. It was done by the U.S. It defines for example the area of a CRISAT crouching man: 0.37m².

Technology Area 2

This study concerns ''Terminal Effects''. It was done by the U.K. It defines the ability to incapacitate within a few seconds, the Rapid Incapacitation Target (RIT) model.

Technology Area 3

This study concerns ''Target Acquisition''. It was done by France.

Technology Area 4

This study concerns ''Materials''. It was done by the U.S.

Technology Area 5

This study concerns ''Propellants''. It was done by Germany.

Technology Area 6

Undisclosed.

Technology Area 7

Undisclosed.

Technology Area 8

This study concerns ''Power & Electronics Systems''. It was done by the U.S.

Technology Area 9

This study concerns ''Analysis of Effectiveness''. It was done by the U.K.

References

Ammunition NATO Standardization Agreements {{standard-stub