UFC Construction Allowances and Installation Requirements

UFC 2-000-05N
31 JAN 2005
Facilities, Plans and Programs Division, Fort Lee Virginia, 23801-6300. Commercial
telephone number is (804) 734-8000 ext 4-8976.
740 25 FAMILY SERVICES CENTER (SF)
Design Criteria: UFC 4-740-01 webpage: http:www.wbdg.org
74025-1 DEFINITION. The Family Services Center (FSC) facility supports the
programs that provide the information and family services necessary to support qualified
single and married Department of Defense (DoD) personnel and their family members
in meeting the unique demands of the military lifestyle, as defined by DoD Instruction
1342.22, Family Centers. The program and services provide information to DoD
personnel and their family members, improve life skills by fostering competencies and
coping skills, encourage self-sufficiency, and offer short-term support and assistance
when necessary.
74025-2 FAMILY SERVICE CENTERS (FSCs) may be established as required to
provide information and referral services, education and training services, and
counseling services for the active duty population with services usable to dependents
and retirees. The centers require open areas such as visiting rooms and conference
areas with the majority of space allotted to individual offices conductive to execution of
high quality and confidential service delivery.
74025-3 SPACE ALLOWANCES. They provide for baby/toddler play areas,
waiting room, record storage, individual counselor offices, administrative areas, storage
areas for hospitality kit, general storage, conference rooms, staff areas, and classroom
spaces for training exercises conducted by all FSCs.
74025-4 LOCATION DETERMINENTS. Several factors determine the most
appropriate and cost effective location for a FSC.
74025-4.1 Site Size. Ensure adequate site space for the following elements
when selecting the FSC site: parking space for customers and staff,
Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) set-back criteria.
74025-4.2 Customer Access. The FSC should be easily accessible both by
Military personnel and by Military personnel family members and reservists. The
importance of access by civilians or non-active duty personnel must not be
overlooked. Consider locations such as near the Installation gate or other hightraffic
areas such as the commissary, retail exchange, or medical facilities. As an
alternative, consider locating the FSC off-installation like the Installation visitor’s
center or local high-traffic commercial/retail centers. If the FSC is located offbase,
consider the AT/FP impacts to the design of the facility.
74025-4.3 Capacity. Capacity shall be determined by actual count of active
duty and full time reserve military personnel receiving installation support who are
entitled to FSC services. Overseas areas should include the number of DOD
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