TM 5-844-1/AFM 88-21, Chap. 1
NOTES:
1. Secure storage size will be adjusted according to the station mission and customer requirements.
2. Room size at hub locations will be determined by mission requirements and location.
3. Adjust Ad min Area if station works shifts. Base area on largest shift count.
4. Only the secure storage area must meet SCI requirements.
A two person control cage (TPC cage) is required
6. Space arrangement and functional
in all secure storage areas. The secure storage
relationships
areas Will have only one point of entry which
Courier station design will be based on efficient
will be through the administration area and will
functional concepts while providing a layout
provide controlled access. Mi normal egress shall
consistent with current security policies.
a. Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 provide program-
also be through this door. The truck entrance roll-
up door can only be opened from within the
ming guidance when planning a new courier
secure storage area. Where secure storage areas
station or when rehabilitating an existing facility.
are large enough to require two means of egress
Courier station drawings, figures 2, 3, 4, and 5
for personnel safety, an emergency exit will be
are only suggested layouts. They do not represent
provided through the security cage/customer
the only solution, nor do they necessarily
service entrance and be located as remotely from
represent the best solution. Siting and local
the administration area as is reasonable. Two
conditions will have considerable impact on
exits are required where the secure storage area
building design.
b. The SCIF access will open directly into
is 1,000 sq. ft. or greater. Lighting level will be
uniform and adequate for personnel to easily read
secure storage area containing facilities for truck
package labels.
loading. Facilities for truck loading may be
d. Showers, bunkrooms, and breakrooms will
either a raised loading dock or the processing
be sized to meet mission requirements and shall
area could be at grade to allow driving vehicles
be approved by the Commander, Defense Courier
into the loading area. Truck docks will be
Service for inclusion.
protected from the weather by a canopy or may
e. An automated data processing equipment
be totally enclosed when approved by the Com-
room (computer room) will be provided and
mander, Defense Courier Service. Truck load-
sized according to Table 1.
ing facilities will be determined on an
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