11.4.7.4 Installation Identification Signs

Installation identification signs name the installation and display the official US Army plaque.  The designation "United States Army" must appear at the top of the sign in accordance with AR 420-70, paragraph 2-7h.  Every installation entrance shall have an installation identification sign displaying only the US Army plaque, with the words "United States Army, Fort (name of fort), and gate name” as indicated in Figure 11.X - Installation Entrance Signs.  Graphics should appear on both sides of the sign(s) unless they are parallel to the road or will be viewed by incoming traffic only.  A solid stone base is required.  The Army’s Installation Design Standards require that the placement of Senior Mission Commander logo, unit crest, and other installation identification signs, monuments, or displays shall be located inside the installation beyond the cleared area of the Access Control Point (ACP) of entry.  When used service-wide, these signs convey a uniform image of strength and stability to the public.  Emblems, branch colors, unit mottos, names, and titles of individuals are not to be displayed.

Fort Carson has a number of secondary entrances in addition to Gates 1 (Main Gate), 4 (B Street Gate), and 20.  Signs used at these secondary entrances should be similar to the primary installation identification sign, except smaller.  These guidelines shall also apply to the sign face of secondary identification signs.  An overall reduced size of 4'-0" high by 10'-0" wide, with proportionately reduced letter sizes, is recommended.  See Technical Manual (TM) 5-807-10, Signage, paragraph 3-3, for sign specifications and paragraph 3-11 for sign placement guidelines.

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installation headquarters
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installation headquarters
 
11.4.7.4.1 Color

White letters and numbers on standard brown (Fed. Std. Color #20059) background; full-color plaque.

11.4.7.4.2 Sign Layout

Sign size, required letter heights, and spacing are indicated on the drawing below.

11.4.7.4.3 Message

  • "United States Army" in upper and lower case Helvetica medium letters (6" capital letter height), left justified. 

  • "Fort Carson" in upper and lower case Helvetica medium letters (8" capital letter height), left justified. 

  • "Gate 4" in upper and lower case Helvetica medium letters (6" capital letter height), left justified.

11.4.7.4.4 Plaque

The official United States Army Plaque shall be used in full color and should be 24" in diameter.

 

  
 

Types of Signs