UFC 4-022-01
25 May 2005
1 INTRODUCTION
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PURPOSE
This UFC presents a unified approach to the design of Entry Control Facilities (ECFs).
The term "Entry Control Facilities" encompasses the overall layout, organization,
infrastructure, and facilities of an entry control point or access control point. ECF is
synonymous with the term Access Control Point (ACP) used in some Service
publications. This UFC identifies design features necessary to ensure that
infrastructure constructed today will have the flexibility to support future technologies, a
changing threat environment and changes in operations.
The examples provided in this UFC are for illustration only and should be modified and
adapted to satisfy installation specific constraints. This UFC is not intended to address
procedural issues such as tactics and techniques, however a well-designed ECF can
enhance and improve operations.
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SCOPE AND USE OF GUIDANCE
Commanders, security personnel, planners, designers, architects and engineers should
use this UFC when designing primary and secondary ECFs of an installation. A limited-
use ECF, which is open only occasionally, may not require the same level of
infrastructure. Technical information considered generally known to professional
designers, architects, or engineers or readily available in existing technical references
(Unified Facility Criteria, Military Handbooks, Technical Manuals, etc.) has not been
included.
Note: Where one or more Service's criteria vary from the other Services' criteria, it is
noted in the text with the SE (Service Exception) symbol. Within the symbol, the
Service the exception is applicable for will be indicated by "A" for Department of Army,
"AF" for Department of Air Force, "N" for Department of Navy, and "MC" for Department
of Navy Marine Corps.
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ENTRY CONTROL FACILITY MISSION AND PRIORITIES
Entry control facilities ensure the proper level of access control for all DOD personnel,
visitors, and commercial traffic to an installation. The objective of an ECF is to secure
the installation from unauthorized access and intercept contraband (weapons,
explosives, drugs, classified material, etc.) while maximizing vehicular traffic flow.
Design considerations, in order of priority, are:
1. Security
2. Safety
3. Capacity
4. Image
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