UFC 4-022-01
25 May 2005
facility may be utilized, or alternatively the gatehouse or sentry booth may be located to
the side of the roadway. The gatehouse could also be located after the last rejection
point (turn-around) to give security personnel in the gatehouse an overall view of the
Access Control Zone operations and vehicles directed to the rejection point or vehicle
inspection area. If the gatehouse is located to the side of the roadway or after the last
rejection point, consider providing a sentry booth in the central island of the access
control zone or in between entry lanes to provide easily accessible shelter and
protection for the guards operating the ECF.
Since guard facilities are located in the immediate vicinity of the explosive threats they
are trying to prevent from entering the installation, it is impractical and impossible to
provide protection from the possible effects of an explosive device. In addition, the
occupancy of the facilities is typically below the threshold for the requirements of UFC
4-010-01. Therefore, no protective design elements are required for guard facilities to
mitigate the effects of an explosive device. Paragraph 6-9.6.2, discusses protection
from other potential threats and tactics.
UFC 4-022-03 provides additional guidance on the design of sentry/guard booths,
gatehouses, and guard towers. The sentry booth and gatehouse may be a site-built or
prefabricated structure if allowed by the installation architectural guidelines. The basic
considerations in determining the size of the facility are number of personnel assigned
during normal operations, space required for electronic and electrical equipment,
mechanical equipment, and counter or work space. The appearance of the guard
facilities should be in accordance with the installation exterior architectural plan.
Maximize visibility from the facilities. Provide access from the guard facilities to the
pedestrian walkways entering the ECF. When properly documented in accordance with
Service requirements that only able-bodied security personnel utilize guard facilities, the
facilities are not required to meet Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines (ADAAG) requirements.
Plan guard facilities in accordance with NAVFAC P-80.
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Where guard facilities are located near the roadway, provide a minimum platform width
of 3 ft (914 mm) behind the curb. This width is the minimum necessary for security
personnel to stand post adjacent to the facility, therefore additional platform width is
recommended to provide additional safety through increased lateral clearance and
space for security personnel carrying weapons or equipment.
In addition to the guard facilities, a shelter should be provided near any inspection lane
for occupants of a vehicle that is to be searched. The shelter should be similar to a bus
stop shelter, with see-thru walls to allow security personnel to observe the vehicle
occupants at all times.
6-9.2
Gatehouse
The gatehouse serves as the central control center for the ECF and provides shelter for
security personnel. Every ECF should have a gatehouse, designed to support three to
five security personnel. As the control center, the gatehouse controls the vehicle
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