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.