UFC 4-022-01
25 May 2005
4 PLANNING AND SITE SELECTION CRITERIA
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PLANNING
The following groups should be involved in the planning and design of an ECF:
Security forces (operations, security, crime prevention, personnel security, and
communications security,)
Installation facility and traffic engineering representatives,
Installation AT Officer,
Communications Officers,
Safety Officers, and
Local, state, Federal, or host nation officials to ensure integrity of restrictive
access to the installation and reduce the potential adverse effects on
surrounding communities.
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SITE SELECTION CRITERIA
4-2.1
User Demand
Site selection for a new ECF starts with an extensive evaluation of the anticipated
demand for access to the installation, an analysis of traffic origin and destination, and
an analysis of the capability of the surrounding road network to tie in to the ECF,
including its capacity to handle additional traffic. Analyses of traffic patterns at
installation entry points should include the local Department of Transportation, since any
traffic changes will likely have some effect or impact on civilian traffic patterns.
For additional guidance in capacity and traffic safety operations at Entry Control
Facilities, refer to Traffic and Safety Engineering for Better Entry Control Facilities by
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Transportation Engineering
Agency (SDDCTEA).
4-2.2
Existing Terrain and Available Space
The existing terrain can have a significant impact on the suitability of a potential ECF
site. Flat terrain is generally preferred. A gentle rise in elevation up to the gatehouse
allows for a clear view of arriving vehicles, which helps entry control personnel monitor
potential threats.
ECF spatial requirements vary depending on the type, the traffic demand, and the
security measures necessary. The installation should have a corridor (tract of land for
the ECF) at least 140 feet (43 m) wide for collector streets (2,000 to 8,000 vehicles per
day) and 180 feet (55 m) wide for arterial streets (8,000 25,000 vehicles per day).
These corridors should have a dedicated right-of-way protected from encroachment by
buildings, trees, and other objects. This will provide a safe, clear roadway and
accommodate future expansion. Space must also be available for the other ECF
elements. The amount of space required depends on the layout selected in accordance
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