UFC 4-171-05
1 January 2005
with change 25 October 2006
1-8.2.2  The	D/B	RFP	may	include	conceptual	site	and	building	plans,	conceptual	
image	sketches,	and	outline	specifications.
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1-9.1
A	typical	facility	consists	of	two	major		components:	the	training	center	and	
related	maintenance	facilities.
1-9.2
Chapter	4	delineates	the	functional	and	environmental	requirements	for	most	
individual	spaces	within	the	training	center	and	maintenance	buildings.	Not	all	projects	
will	include	all	of	the	spaces,	nor	are	all	of	the	possible	types	of	spaces	included	in	this	
Design	Guide.	Specific	information	on	the	types	and	sizes	of	spaces	authorized	is	
determined	by	the	project	documentation.	The	Design	Agency	will	supplement	the	
information	in	this	Guide	in	the	project	documentation	and	at	the	initial	design	
conference.
1-9.3
The	Army	Reserve	Center	or	training	center	(TC)	generally	consists	of	five	
main	functional	groups:	administrative,	assembly/kitchen,	weapons,	educational,	and	
storage.	Supporting	these	main	functional	groups	are	the	special	training	and	support	
areas.	Within	each	group	are	subordinate	functional	areas	that	contribute	to	the	
operation	of	the	group.	Circulation	and	structural	space	are	allocated	to	each	project	
based	on	the	size	of	the	other	authorized	spaces.
1-9.3.1  The	administrative	group	consists	of	spaces	for	offices,	recruiting/retention,	
information	technology,	administrative	support,	and	a	lobby.
1-9.3.1.1 Full-time	and	unit	exclusive	office	space	is	dedicated	space	for	full-time	
employees	and	unit	supervisors.	These	may	be	single	or	shared	offices.
1-9.3.1.2 Unit	common	office	space	is	shared	space	for	use	by	non-supervisory	unit	
personnel.	The	unit	common	workstations	are	available	for	use	by	the	various	Tenant	
units	on	their	assigned	drill	weekends.
1-9.3.1.3 Supporting	spaces	include	such	functions	as	the	mailroom,	administrative	
support	rooms,	information	technology,	recruiting/retention	offices,	family	support	office,	
and	the	lobby.
1-9.3.2  The	assembly/kitchen	group	consists	of	the	assembly	hall,	table	and	chair	
storage,	and	the	kitchen.
1-9.3.2.1 The	main	element	of	the	assembly	group	is	a	multipurpose	space	for	
assembly.	The	hall	serves	as	a	large	classroom,	a	practical	training	area,	a	dining	room,	
1-9.3.2.2 The	kitchen	serves	as	a	training	space	for	cooks,	and	is	also	used	to	prepare	
and	serve	meals	for	drills	and	other	events.
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