12.7 Gates & Entrances (Access Control Points)

Installation entry points are key components in the force protection security program.  The most effective entrances accommodate the functions of observation, detection, inspection, access control, and disablement of hostile personnel and vehicles, while containing the vehicles and pedestrians until access is granted.  These areas are among the most important installation features in the creation of a sense of arrival for both installation personnel and visitors.  It is important that these areas present a positive public image.

The Headquarters Department of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, DAMO-ODL office, in coordination with the Protective Design and Electronic Security Centers of Expertise, are currently developing standards for Army access control points.  These standards will be published in the near future.  Contact number for the current status of the Access Control Point standards is (703) 693-2906.  UFC 4-022-01 Security Engineering Entry Control Facilities/Access Control Points is the standard for Entry Control Facilities Design.

Force Protection Design Standards