12.2 Building Siting and Design Standards

clear zones and standoff zones

A primary concern for Army installations throughout the world is the threat of terrorist attack.  To minimize the likelihood of mass casualties from terrorist attacks against DoD personnel in the buildings in which they work and live, DoD has developed the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings.  This document establishes the minimum building antiterrorism standards for all DoD components.  

Implementation of the mandatory standards is obligatory for all new construction regardless of the funding source.  These standards apply to FY 2004, and all subsequent fiscal years, for projects involving new construction and major renovations for inhabited structures.  The standards will be reviewed before any site planning or design is initiated. 

Force Protection Design Standards