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Ballistic Armor Research Group, LLC
Dr. Aaron J. Westrick, Ph.D. Sociology
(psycho-physiological reactions to being shot in armor), Wayne State University;
M.S. criminal justice (human behavior during violent events/ management), Wayne
State University; B.A. social science (criminal justice), Michigan State
University is the Director of Research and Composite Development for a major
body armor company. He is also the principal of Ballistic Armor Research
Group, LLC that specializes in government consult regarding armor research
projects. BARG, LLC has contracted ballistic research since 1997. Dr. Westrick
is very familiar with ballistic fabrics, composite limitations/ specifications,
exploratory ballistic testing and has managed many projects concerning sensitive
information. Dr. Westrick is a police supervisor with 21 years of law
enforcement experience having served in many capacities including corrections
supervisor, assault (SWAT) team member, hostage negotiator and major case
detective. He is a highly decorated officer. Because of his status within law
enforcement and the commercial body armor industry he is able to access most
ballistic fabrics. Dr. Westrick is a recognized expert in the application of
body armor and ballistic use of force issues.
Related Projects:
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Next Generation Bomb Suit Committee, TSWG 2006
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Business Contracts regarding research of Contemporary Body Armor
Technology
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Chemical Analysis of Contemporary Body Armor Materials.
(Co-author with Dr. Judy Westrick, Ph.D.)
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Southwest Research Institute (DARPA), Explore Concepts Leading to Armor
Materials System (Ultra-Lightweight Body Armor Committee).
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Southwest Research Institute, Bullet Counter Measures Program (IBIS/ IPPS).
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Principal of Ballistic Armor Research Group, LLC. Research group specializing
sensitive government research.
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Development of Personnel Tactical Armor Systems, Second Chance Body Armor,
Inc.
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Research and Development of Hard and Composite Armor Systems, Second Chance
Body Armor, Inc.
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U.S. Army Research Labs, Soft Catch (830A1 projectile) Program.
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Research With Wayne State University Regarding Soft Body Armor and Back Face
Deformation Issues.
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Government Research Paper on Less Lethal Weapons
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Two recent research projects awarded by US Government regarding
"foldable type armor systems"
- RPG Catcher System
- Foldable Rifle Ballistic System
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