UFC 4-022-01
25 May 2005
Perform sorting of traffic by vehicle type, e.g. sorting trucks or visitors into the
proper lane before reaching the inspection area or checkpoint;
Provide adequate stacking distance for vehicles waiting for entry, especially
during times of peak demand, to ensure minimal impact on traffic approaching
the installation and on traffic safety operations of adjacent public highways; and
Provide the first opportunity to identify potential threat vehicles, including those
attempting entry through the outbound lanes of traffic.
Roadway layout and traffic control devices such as signs, variable message systems,
signals, and lane control markings should be utilized to perform these functions. Drivers
should be notified of the upcoming access control point, the proper speed to travel, and
proper lane to utilize.
5-1.1.2 Size of the Approach Zone
The length of the Approach Zone is based on available land, distance required for
queuing and performing traffic sorting, and the space required to create additional lanes
of traffic without queuing excessively onto adjacent public highways (Securing U.S.
Army Site Access Points). The design should also support measures that may be
needed during higher FPCON levels, the use of RAMS at lower FPCON levels, and the
temporary placement of traffic barriers as specified in the Installation AT Plan to
constrain and slow traffic. Space may also be required to support traffic calming
techniques to mitigate high-speed threats.
5-1.2
Access Control Zone
The Access Control Zone is the main body of the ECF and includes guard facilities and
traffic management equipment used by the security forces. The design of the Access
Control Zone should be flexible enough to ensure the infrastructure can support future
inspection demands, access control equipment, and technologies.
When designing the Access Control Zone, consider the requirements to process the
following types of vehicles depending on the intended functions of the ECF (see Section
3-2) (Securing U.S. Army Site Access Points):
POV of authorized personnel,
Government vehicles,
Visitor vehicles,
Military convoys,
Delivery vans, trucks, and buses
5-1.2.1 Typical Operations in the Access Control Zone
Most installations conduct identification procedures manually and require both vehicle
and personnel identification. Security personnel generally conduct these procedures in
Access Control Zones at FPCON Bravo and below:
Verification of vehicle decals;
Verification of personnel identification;
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