Squadron Operations
Squadron Operations
Squadron Operations
Commander
Air Combat Command has a long heritage of
facilities excellence. Quality facilities which
meet the users needs, are technically sound
and compatible with their environment
enhance mission eectiveness and readiness.
This guide was developed to set the standard for Squadron Operations and Aircraft
Maintenance Unit facilities. This guide should be used during the programming, design,
and construction process to ensure we provide quality facilities to our Airmen. The
concepts in this document have as much to do with common sense and mindset as with
the need for funding. Quality facilities and tight budgets are not mutually exclusive.
Signature
Squadron
Operations
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BUILDING DESIGN 12
INTERIOR FINISHES 36
REFERENCES 42
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Planning, Program & Space Criteria 3
Life Support Area be separate from adjacent bath and Center for this area operating on a
shower area. The mobility storage area dedicated, secure network through
Although the Life Support Area is not is a climatic controlled space connected shielded ber optic cabling.
located within the secure section of the to the ight line through roll up doors
facility, this area is secured with access and is large enough for storing and
using a code based cipher lock door maneuvering life support pallets.
hardware system. The Life Support Mission Support
Area includes a private oce for the Mission Planning and Brieng
Life Support Superintendent, work The Mission Support area of the facility
space and counters for the equipment This secure environment should be is organized to support functions of
maintenance shop, equipment storage, constructed as a vault, in accordance the Aircraft Maintenance Unit. These
personal crew equipment lockers with the requirements for a SCIF, functions include private oce space,
and a mobility storage area. The for control and management of non-private oce space and areas for
Life Support Shop is set up for the classied documents and information. crewmembers, administrative areas,
maintenance, testing and storage of Entry into this area is through secure support spaces, aircraft maintenance
oxygen equipment, aircrew chemical entry systems. The functional spaces hangar and COSO support.
warfare equipment, survival gear, provided in this area include Mission
with a separate night vision goggle Planning and Brieng rooms with Typically there are private oces
(NVG) tting and adjustment room. capacity to accommodate at least 60 for the Ocer in Charge (OIC), the
There are also personalized lockers persons, a Library for storing classied Non-Commissioned Ocer in Charge
for the storage of Aircrew specic les and reference materials, and an (NCOIC), Section Chief, Production
Life Support equipment, such as crew Intelligence and Weapons Center with Supervisor, Technical Representative,
equipment, ight suits, helmets and a Weapons Task Trainer. There is a Dispatch, and Scheduled Maintenance.
other personal ight gear, which must separate, secure Communications Some of the Administrative Support
Planning, Program & Space Criteria 5
oces are individual enclosed oces Locker and Laundry Room, Ready
spaces to ensure privacy when dealing Room, Heritage Room and an
with sensitive personnel matters. adjacent outdoor recreation space.
SITE SELECTION Parking areas should be located on the site away from
the street entrance to uphold the public image of
This is generally part of the master planning the facility. Encourage co-located parking and facil-
process and is completed prior to DD Form ity arrangements to enable occupants and visitors
1391 preparation for an individual project. to conveniently park once and circulate on foot for
most flight line activities. Dedicated parking spaces
Site Organization should be provided for government owned vehicles
(GOVs), privately owned vehicles (POVs), student
Preserve and take advantage of dominant or attractive and contractor vehicles and motorcycles. POV park-
natural landscape elements, such as topography and ing spaces shall be paved asphalt and quantities based
foliage, or built features of the site and its surround- on the total positions assigned per largest shift.
ings to help define and organize the site. Areas of the Provide one space per building occupant plus spaces
site that could benefit from this definition include the
main entry, major streets or facilities, related nearby
facilities, dominant road axis or other base elements.
The overall design should present an attractive image
for the facility while maintaining compatibility with
the planning and style of adjacent existing structures.
Site Utilities
Landscaping
BUILDING DESIGN
Building Design 13
The primary entrance of the facility Provide easy access into the facility for Architectural Character and
should be oriented toward the ight servicing of mechanical equipment Interior Design
line to allow the crew and mission and maintenance functions such as
support sta to easily access the trash disposal. Mechanical areas do To present a cohesive architectural
functional areas of the facility. A not need to be located adjacent to the image, the architectural and interior
vestibule will be required for sound street or roadway for service access. design must be integrated while
control at all entrances with the Reinforced sidewalks with a driveway designing a Squadron Operations
lobby containing the orderly desk as curb cut can be used instead. Areas and Aircraft Maintenance Unit
the distribution point for directing such as the mechanical yard and the facility. Both involve functional
people to the primary functions of trash disposal area will need to be analysis and consideration of
the building. A secondary, or rear, screened with a material compatible the appropriate environmental
entry should be provided for access with the existing architectural character, building organization
to the hangar and the street. character of the base facilities. and circulation, supervision and
exibility requirements, as well
Consider easy access to outdoor Refer to the Space Relationship as nishes and furnishings.
spaces from Ready Rooms, Operations Diagrams and the sample facility Floor
Center, Life Support Shop, Heritage Plans provided in this design guide The overall design of the facility
and/or Ready Rooms, and Brieng for a graphic and detailed example of should reect regional and local
and Debrieng when possible. Quiet the building organization, circulation, base architectural character or style
spaces within the facility should be room sizes and adjacencies. including major exterior materials
shielded from the noise of recreation, and colors. Create a theme that is
aircraft, equipment, and trac. compatible with the base architecture
and applies continuously to the
entire facility design from an overall
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Handicap Accessibility
Signage located in the secure area of the facility optic communication lines, equipment,
to serve only the secure spaces within and computer cabling required.
Interior and exterior signage should be the facility. All internal classied
designed and specied in accordance network telecommunication lines Video and Cable
with the current ACC Sign Policy. are to be run with shielded ber
Regulation signs should be located optic cabling for security. Verify Videoconferencing capability and cable
where specic warning or prohibitory the need for ber optic cabling television access shall be provided pre-
information is required and handicap to and within the facility with the wired with receptacles where required.
access signage clearly identied. Squadron Commander and the Videoconferencing capabilities shall be
Base Communications Squadron. included for areas such as Classrooms,
Data Conference and Brieng Rooms. Cable
Locations within the facility requiring television accessibility is required in
Locations requiring data accessibility telecommunication and multi-line areas such as Oces, Conference and
should be pre-wired with cable and communication capability should Brieng Rooms, Ready and Heritage
receptacles provided to accommodate be pre-wired with receptacles and Rooms, Intelligence Weapons Center,
computers and printers. Dual shielded access provided from the building COSO parts and storage areas and
ber optic cable and receptacles interior. Please refer to the Matrices the Computer CAMS/IMIS area.
shall be used in secure areas. A located in this document for area
system of empty raceways should specic telecommunication and Please refer to the Matrices located
be provided in ceilings and walls data requirements. Provide for in this document for specic
with pull wire, outlets, and cabinets equipment capable of receiving requirements per area. Requirements
for future secure communication telecommunication lines display are determined by the Squadron
lines and data installations in all devices for hearing impaired calls.
operational spaces such as Brieng
Rooms, Mission Planning, Oces, Plan for an internal communication
Classrooms, Workrooms, Standards system with the central intercom
and Evaluation Rooms, Training console located at the Orderly
Classrooms and the Life Support Shop. Desk. The system should include
hands-free telephone, a two-way
Telecommunication Lines intercom system throughout the
facility capable of addressing all
Provide a central Communication rooms or a single room at one time
Center inside the building, separate and ceiling mounted speakers.
from the Mechanical and Electrical
rooms, to serve all non-secure Please contact the Base
aspects of the facility. An additional Communications Squadron for the
Communication Center should be type and quantity of shielded ber
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Structural
Fire Protection
Scheduling Area
cal boxes are to be located near the center of the Flight Crew Shared Offices
room with the required secure connections for net-
worked printers, computers and other required The Flight Crew Shared Offices are constructed as
fully enclosed private offices with systems furniture
Administrative Support desk, storage, shelving, and a side chair at each of-
fice. The shared offices are intended to provide
An Administrative Support area should be lo- temporary swing space for office, study and confer-
cated adjacent to the Flight Operations Orderly ences for flight and aircraft maintenance crew not
Desk area and on an exterior wall for natu- normally requiring an office to perform their primary
ral lighting where possible. This area shall re- function. They shall be located near or adjacent to
ceive enclosed offices for privacy when counsel- the Ready Room and may be located in an interior
ing or dealing with sensitive personnel issues. or exterior location since natural lighting is not
necessary for short-term use. Reduced glare artifi-
Additional items to be provided in this area include cial lighting shall also be provided in these areas.
shelving and file storage space in a location to be
shared by staff, reduced glare artificial lighting and all Conference Rooms
equipment and required connections for a copy ma-
chine, fax machine, printer and networked computers. Conference Rooms shall be located near the
Squadron Commander, First Sergeant, Director
Squadron Commander of Operations (DO), Flight Crew Chief Offices,
Intelligence and Weapons Officer, and Mission
A private executive office space shall be provided for Planning. The size of each conference room shall be
the Squadron Commander located adjacent to the designed in accordance with the aircraft type be-
Flight Operations Orderly Desk and Lobby and on ing served in the facility and the number of ships
an exterior wall for natural lighting where possible. anticipated for simultaneous mission briefing.
Sufficient room shall be provided to accommodate
a desk, credenza, shelving, file cabinet, four-person Each Conference Room shall receive the following:
conference table and guest seating. The Squadron
Commander will also receive a networked computer, Wiring and connections for communication
printer and all necessary power and data connections. lines, cable television, LAN service, videocon-
Reduced glare artificial lighting shall also be provided. ferencing, and dedicated high-speed data con-
nections for each person in the room
Director of Operations (DO) Built-in ceiling mounted projection system
Remote controlled recessed projec-
The Director of Operations shall be located adjacent tion screen or flat panel plasma screen
to the Flight Operations Orderly Desk, Lobby and on Built-in cabinets for computer, tele-
an exterior wall for natural lighting where possible. vision and video storage
This executive space shall include sufficient room Television and videocassette tape or DVD player
for a desk, credenza, shelving, file cabinet, four-per- Two empty conduits for future tech-
son conference table and guest seating. The Director nology infrastructure cabling
shall receive a networked computer, printer and all
necessary power and data connections. Reduced
glare artificial lighting shall also be provided.
Squadron Operations Center (SOC) 21
to provide for future installations A separate, secure computer center All secure areas shall have single point
of brieng technologies including for Mission Planning and all secure of entry with an interior corridor
secure video and teleconferencing, functions should be centrally located system between rooms, cipher lock
laptop computer, projection in a secure environment. Please door hardware at the vestibule and
equipment, and video players. refer to Secure Computer and other areas as required for a secure
Communications section and the entry system and additional alarmed
Communications Center Matrices located in the document re exits with no hardware for re-
for area specic requirements. entry as required. A hard lid drywall
A central computer and ceiling is required above the lay-in
communication room, shared between Secure Areas VALT acoustical ceiling with a cabling
the Squadron Operations and Aircraft infrastructure for secure data and
Maintenance Units, should be designed The Secure Area VALT should communications network including
to serve all non-secure aspects of be located in accordance with DoD two empty diameter conduits for
the facility. This space should an standards and constructed as a SCIF future cabling. Dimmable lighting
open oce to accommodate two to provide a secure environment for should be provided as required on
assistants with additional countertops storage and handling of classied a per room or per area basis.
for computer maintenance work documents. Please refer to the DCID
and shelving for storage of tools and 6-9, Physical Security Standard Several separate areas are
parts. There should also be one secure for Sensitive Compartmented contained within the Secure
storage room provided for storage Information Facilities and DCID Areas VALT including Mission
of computer parts and software. 1-21, Construction Guide. A US- Planning, Mission Brieng
Anticipated growth requirements Only space and a separate Foreign Rooms, Intelligence and Weapons
should be considered and additional Nationals space should be provided. Center, a Weapons Task Trainer,
space should be provided to satisfy
future technology capability expansion.
A Weapons Task Trainer (WTT) A Library should be located in The Life Support Superintendent
space should be located in the secure the secure area of the Squadron Oce is a private administrative
area of the Squadron Operations Operations facility with entry oce consisting of a desk,
facility with an area requirement secured with cipher lock door shelving, locking le cabinets
of approximately 10 x 10 +/- to hardware. Custom casework and equipment with required
Squadron Operations Center (SOC) 25
connections for telephone and A vault for storage of explosive and a wood/plastic laminate
computer connections. munitions (weapons, ares and are countertop locate on one 30 wall.
guns, oxygen bottles, etc.) and 9mm
Provide open Work Space with weapons should be provided following Space and hookups for a washer/dryer
pre and post ight counters near consultation with the base explosive should be provided in the Life Support
the locker room with LAN and safety and security oces to ensure Shop with a dryer vent to the exterior
phones for four (4) workstations IAW and DoD standards are met. of the building and a wall mounted
in Life Support. Distance between cabinet above the washing machine
the work stations and the locker One dedicated, light and climate and dryer for detergent and supplies.
rooms should be minimized. controlled night vision goggle (NVG) A double bowl stainless steel sink
maintenance room (approximately with hot and cold water to include a
Provide sucient lighting throughout 30 x 10) shall be located on an built in emergency eye wash station
the entire Life Support Shop with interior wall to prevent accidental should be provided in addition to a
special attention to the equipment light inltration. This space should mop sink within the janitors closet.
maintenance work areas. Life include a clear, open area with an
Support equipment maintenance unobstructed 25-foot line of sight for An exhaust fan and vent should
areas shall have grounding/static rails NVG testing and adjustment and a also be provided in the work area
for electrostatic discharge. Ensure darkroom with a light tight door and for removal of glue fumes.
Technical Order 00-25-234 is reviewed In Use indicator light on outside
for applicable guidance. Dedicated of room. Interior walls of the Night Provide a dedicated space within Life
space should be provided for personal Vision Goggle (NVG) maintenance Support (approximately 20x20) for
oxygen testing with a separate area room shall be painted with black storage of Life Support equipment
for oxygen bottle maintenance. semi-glass paint with black, lockable with dehumidied/humidied air
storage cabinet bins with drawers supply via the HVAC system for
proper storage of the equipment.
Humidied/Dehumidied air will be
dependent upon geographical location.
Floor drains in wet areas and single bowl sink, wall and base
cabinets for storage, paper towel
Fitness Room dispenser and trash dispenser, a
nook for the anticipated number
A Fitness Room shall be provided of vending machines to conceal
with space sucient for a full range the sides and rear of the machines
of exercise equipment, free weights and a separate seating area.
and aerobic exercise and stretching.
Power and mechanical should be
Ready and Heritage Rooms considered to operate the vending
machines, coee pot, microwave oven,
A Ready Room and Heritage Room and refrigerator. Overhead lighting
shall be located near the Lobby and for the Heritage Room should be
Restrooms. This space should be located on a separate circuit from
acoustically separated from the Brieng the adjacent Conference Room and
Rooms and Oces with xed partitions should receive neutral nishes to
and the Heritage Room separated allow for squadron decorating by
from the adjacent Conference Room self help. A vinyl composition tile or
with an acoustical folding partition. laminate wood strip ooring surface
should also be used in this area for
A separate food preparation / maximum durability and ease of care.
kitchenette area should be located
within this space and should include
a handicap accessible counter top
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The Aircraft Maintenance Unit The Orderly Desk Oce should be Consult with the OIC and NCOIC
(AMU) Orderly Desk should be located adjacent to the AMU Orderly to identify stang and space
located in a location visible from Desk. This area will receive modular requirements to support the specic
multiple points of entry near the systems furniture for approximately mission and airframe. These executive
entry. The service counter should four to six (4-6) users, providing an spaces should be located adjacent
face the lobby or corridor and open oce environment in this space. to the Orderly Desk and Lobby with
include a raised countertop with a sucient room for a four-person
standing height writing surface of Shelving and storage space shall be conference table or guest seating.
approximately 40 42 for walk provided at each desk unit along Each oce should receive a desk,
up use as well as a desk height sta with all equipment and required credenza, shelving, le cabinet,
counter facing the customer(s). connections for printer and networked computer, and printer.
Sucient standing room should be networked computers. Reduced Data and communications cabling
anticipated to accommodate group glare articial lighting should should be built into the in walls
sizes arriving during the same shift. also be provided in this area. and located appropriately for the
anticipated furniture layout. Locate
To accommodate personnel Administrative Support on an exterior wall, when possible,
working behind the AMU Orderly for natural lighting and also provide
Desk, the following items should An Administrative Support area reduced glare articial lighting.
be planned for during design: should be located adjacent to the AMU
Orderly Desk area and on an exterior Section Chiefs Oces
Built-in mailboxes for each wall for natural lighting where possible.
sta and ight crewmember This area shall receive enclosed oces The Section Chiefs are to be located
for privacy when counseling or dealing in single person private oces in
Files and storage built-in below with sensitive personnel issues. a non-secure area of the facility
front and rear counter adjacent to or nearby the Brieng
Additional items to be provided in this Rooms required for crewmembers.
Copy machine to support sta area include shelving and le storage The Squadron Flight Chiefs, AFETS,
and ight crewmembers space in a location to be shared by sta, TAMS, and Weapons will need to be
reduced glare articial lighting and all consulted to determine the number
Rounded corners on equipment and required connections of oces necessary for support of
casework for safety for a copy machine, fax machine, the squadron mission and airframe.
printer and networked computers.
Built-in data and communications Each oce shall receive a desk,
cabling in service desk and in credenza, shelving and computer, LAN,
walls, located appropriately for and cable television connections.
anticipated furniture layout.
Technical Representative
Oce (Optional)
The optional Technical Representative
Section Chief and OIC / NCOIC
oces. This single person private
oce does not require secure
location. A desk, credenza, shelving
units, computer, LAN, and cable
television connections should
be included in this space.
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Locate the AMU Ready Room near the An AMU Heritage Room shall
Lobby and Restrooms with acoustical be located adjacent to the AMU
separation from the Brieng Rooms Conference in a central location. This
and Oces. A handicap accessible space should be acoustically separated
counter top and single bowl sink, wall from the adjacent Conference Room
and base cabinets for storage, a paper with an acoustical folding partition.
towel dispenser, trash dispenser(s)
and a nook for the to conceal the sides A separate food preparation /
and rear of the anticipated number of kitchenette area should be located
vending machines should be located within this space and should include
within the Ready Room. Appropriate a full size refrigerator, dishwasher,
Consider moveable high-density power, mechanical and space double-bowl stainless sink, overhead
storage shelving in tool storage to requirements should be allocated to and under counter cabinets, microwave
reduce oor space requirements operate the vending machines, coee oven, coee pot, paper towel and trash
and accessible part storage. Open pot, microwave oven, and refrigerator. dispenser, handicap accessible counter
access storage shelving is required top and a separate seating area.
in the open and classied tool A food preparation area should be
storage areas and secure parts provided in an area separate from the Power and mechanical should be
storage areas. Classied storage adjacent exible seating area. Both considered to operate equipment in
areas require cipher lock door areas, the Ready Room and food the food preparation equipment.
hardware and a security system. preparation area, are to receive a vinyl
Provide adequate internal circulation composition tile oor covering.
space for rolling tool carts.
Overhead lighting should be located the quantity of xtures. All locker Built-in paper towel, tissue, soap
on a separate circuit from the room facilities shall be designed in dispensers, trash and sanitary
adjacent Conference Room and accordance and comply with applicable receptacles, grab bars and coat hooks
should receive neutral nishes to codes and standards established by
allow for squadron decorating by the ADA and UFAS. A minimum STC Automatic sensor controls
self help. A vinyl composition tile or rating of 45 should be used as well as where applicable; i.e. lavatories,
laminate wood strip ooring surface HVAC and ventilation in each area. toilets, soap dispensers, paper
should also be used in this area for towel dispensers, etc.
maximum durability and ease of care. Fixtures to include in each Locker
Room area are as follows: Skid resistant ceramic tile oor nish
Locker Rooms
Durable vanity counter top instead Floor drains in wet areas
Locker Room facilities shall be located of wall-mounted lavatories
in proximity to the Fitness Room,
COSO Support, Classrooms and Large, continuous mirrors
Lounge. Each Locker Room should above vanity
include a restroom area, shower
facilities and private lockers to Automatic sensor controls or gang
accommodate the number of users in sink with foot pedal at lavatories
the facility in accordance with ACC
standards. Separate locker facilities Automatic ush valves on urinals
shall be provided for men (85%) and
women (15%) using the space and
use applicable codes to establish
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Training Classrooms
INTERIOR FINISHES
Interior Finishes 37
28 oz. Static resistant carpet tile is used public corridors, conference rooms or
in communication centers or areas where and upgraded nish is desired
such as training classrooms, weapons requiring a high level of durability.
task trainer or where electronic This type of vinyl wall covering is
equipment will be used. Carpet tiles preferred for most areas of installations
may also be used to create borders where a long life cycle is expected.
or as an accent in public areas, such
as hallways, and reception rooms, Ceramic Wall Tile is generally used
or wherever a denition of space is in areas where water and moisture are
required. Border may be solid color or present, such as restrooms or showers,
patterned and should ll indentations for ease of maintenance and durability.
such as doorways and wall recesses. Ceramic wall base should be used in
conjunction with ceramic wall tile.
Wall Finishes
Wall paint is recommended in areas
Wall construction and nishes where ease of maintenance is necessary
should be selected in consideration and vinyl covering is not an option.
of the function of the space and Paint used in all areas should be low
potential wear. Generally, materials sheen, but not at. Select one overall
should be selected to be durable paint color to use on walls and use
and provide the best appearance throughout entire area, except where
possible. Typical wall nish options accent walls are desired or necessary
include wall base, vinyl wall covering, to enhance the design of the space
ceramic wall tile, and paint. or dierentiate between areas. One
color should be selected to use on all
Standard vinyl wall base will be doors and/or door frames and other
Ceramic Tile is most often used used throughout the facility on architectural accents, such as columns,
in areas where water and moisture most projects. It provides ease of throughout the facility. Where
are present, such as restrooms. This maintenance and durability. Use columns are not an architectural
material provides ease of maintenance straight-footed base with carpet tile accent, but an architectural element,
and durability. Ceramic tile can to allow for ease during replacement use the wall color of that area. A
also be used to create borders or of carpet tiles. Ceramic wall base semi-gloss paint should be used on
accentuations area in public areas, should be used in areas where ceramic wall surfaces with a primed oil based
such as hallways, and reception rooms, tile is used on the oors, such as paint on all doorframes and trim for
or wherever a denition of space is restrooms and shower facilities. ease of maintenance. Select accent
required. Border may be solid color or paint colors to be used in areas
patterned and should ll indentations There are two types of vinyl wall where space denition is required.
such as doorways and wall recesses. covering available on the market for Accent paint colors must be approved
purchase. Type I vinyl wall covering by the Squadron Commander.
There are two types of carpet tile should be used as an overall wall
primarily used on commercial covering in low trac areas, such as Window Treatments
installations: primary/general use and private oces, where an upgraded
static resistant. The primary type of nish is desired but will not require Where window treatments are
carpet tile is for general use wherever a high level of durability. This type required within the facility, one
carpet is required, including oces. It of wall covering is used in areas of manufacturer style and color must
is easy to install, and the overall pattern installations that will not need to be used throughout to provide an
easily conceals stains and trac wear. last for many years. Type II vinyl overall uniform appearance.
Provides easy replacement, storage, wall covering should be used as an
and exibility. Generally use a tweed overall wall covering in high trac
level loop with a face weight of at least areas such as lobbies, reception areas,
Interior Finishes 39
Ceiling Materials
REFERENCES
Space Matrix 48 55
Facility Planning 56
General References 58
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACE
Space Relationship Diagram - Single Story Design
Diagram Key
References 43
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Diagram Key
OUTDOOR
RECREATION
SPACE
Diagram Key
Room Room
Number Name
1 Vestibule
2 Stair No. 1
3 Elevator
Secure Area
46 4 Elevator Equipment
5 Ready Room
6 Snack Dish
7 Snack Dish Storage
33 34 8 Schedule Maintenance
9 NCO Training
10 Conference
43 24 11 Heritage Room
12 Heritage Galley Area
45 23 13 Sortie Generation
44
25 14 Product Super
15 AFETS/FSR
22 16 Spec Flight
17 Weapons
18 TAMS
32 19 TAMS
30 27 28 26 21 20 LAN
21 Admin Tech
31 22 OIC / NCOIC Assistants
29 20 23 OIC / NCOIC
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24 Communications Room
25 Mobility
1 26 Classified Debrief
36 27 IMIS Un-Classified
4 3 28 IMIS Classified
41 2 19 IMIS Classified
37 29 Server Room
12 6 5 30 COSO Support Section
11 31 Chief Support Flight
42 18 32 Support TODO
7
33 Storage Classified
38 10 34 Storage Support
9 8 35 Laundry
36 Janitor Closet
17
37 Mens Toilet
38 Mens Shower
39 39 Mens Locker
13 14 15 16 40 Stair No.2
40 Womens Toilet
41 & Storage Closet
Womens Shower
42 & Locker Room
43 Stair No. 3
Secure Area 44 Mechanical Room
45 Electrical Room
46 Outdoor Equipment Area
References 47
Room Room
Number Name
1 Stair No. 1
2 Elevator
3 Lobby
4 Ops Desk
5 Aviation Resource Management
6 Life Support
7 Storage Work Room
Life Support Locker Room
8
42 & Exposure Suits
9 Mens Locker Room
10 Mens Shower
16 17 18 19 20 21 11 Mens Toilet
12 Womens Toilet
13 Womens Shower & Locker Room
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22 14 Main Briefing
43 15 Main Briefing Storage
24 23 16 Stair No. 3
44 17 Mech Room
14 18 Flight Commander D Flight
40 45 19 Flight Commander C Flight
5 25 20 Flight Commander B Flight
21 Flight Commander A Flight
46 15 4 26 22 Scheduling
13 12 23 Heritage Room
39 47 24 Heritage Galley Area
3 25 Communications Room
26 ADO
11 2 27 DO
38 27 28 Section Commander
1 29 Commander Support Staff
48 10 30 Commander
8 28 31 Conference Room
49 6 32 Mobility
37
9 33 Mechanical Room
36 34 Stair No.2
29
35 Main Classified Briefing
50 7 36 Briefing No. 6
37 Briefing No. 5
38 Briefing No. 4
30 39 Weapons Office
35 34 33 32 31 40 Weapons Task Trainer
41 Intelligence / Weapons
42 Mission and Tactical Planning
43 SAR Entry
44 Toilet
45 Galley
Secure Area
46 Intelligence Office
47 Briefing / Debriefing No. 3
48 Briefing / Debriefing No. 2
49 Briefing / Debriefing No. 1
50 Secure Communications Room
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Squadron Operations Facility
General Space Requirements *
Station Type
Preferred Level of
Station or Space Required Special Equipment Notes
CATV
Areas
Phone
Private Work Adjacency Finishes
Sipernet
Nipernet
Intrusion
Detection
Cipher Lock
Unoccupied
Office Station
Area Required
Non-Secure Areas
Space Matrix
Flight Operations Orderly Desk 207 Near entry; central Public Plasma screens, copy Raised counter; (4) persons; File
location machine; one computer Storage below; space behind counter
facing lobby / corridor on for radio
countertop or recessed
within the countertop
surface for walk-up use
Aviation Resource Management 90sf/ Ops Desk Mid-Grade Printer and networked Open Office for (4-6) persons
person computers
Scheduling Area 316 Ops Desk Mid-Grade Mobile tables, Dry erase Floor mounted electrical boxes
boards
Squadron Commander 341 Lobby; Ops Desk; Executive Printer and networked Conference for (4) persons
exterior wall computer
Director of Operations 341 Lobby; Ops Desk; Executive Printer and networked Conference for (4) persons
exterior wall computer
Flight Crew Chief Offices See Notes Near Briefing Rooms Mid-Grade Computer, Television, Desk, Consult Squadron Commander to
Credenza, Shelving determine number of offices and
sizes necessary; number depends
on the airframe and mission of the
squadron
Flight Crew Shared Offices 90sf/ Ready Room Mid-Grade Computer Systems furniture for multiple users
person (number dependent on airframe and
* Additional spaces and square footage may be required as per squadron mission requirements
NCO Training Office 120sf/ Training Classrooms Working Computer Systems furniture, storage and
person shelving for two persons
Training Classrooms 15sf/ Central location Working Videoconferencing, Movable desks for flexibility; Built-in
person between Squad Ops television, individual storage for television, computer
and AMU high-speed connections, and video storage; Minimum STC
ceiling mounted projection Rating of 50
system, videotape player,
remote controlled recessed
projection screen
Conference Rooms 15sf/ Executive Computer, Cable Television, Provide space for approximately 20
person videoconferencing, persons
dedicated high-speed
data connections, ceiling
mounted projection system
Main Briefing Room 1000 Executive Fixed rear projection/ Theatre-style sloped fixed seating;
plasma screen, secure dimmable lighting
videoconferencing,
television, video players
Squadron Operations Facility
General Space Requirements *
Station Type
Preferred Level of
Station or Space Required Special Equipment Notes
CATV
Areas
Phone
Private Work Adjacency Finishes
Sipernet
Nipernet
Intrusion
Detection
Cipher Lock
Unoccupied
Office Station
Area Required
Life Support Area Utility Washer/dryer space (dryer Superintendent needs to be involved
vented to outside); double in planning; locate on ground floor;
bowl stainless steel sink dehumidified / humidified air supply
with hot/cold water; mop as required
sink in janitors area
Superintendent Office 100 Mid-Grade Computer, Television Private administrative office with
desk, shelving, locking file cabinets
Equipment Work Space 493 Minimal distance Utility Vault for explosive Open work space with pre and post
& Support Shop from pilot equipment munitions, weapons, flight counters; 4 workstations;
storage (locker) room lithium battery storage, dedicated space for personal oxygen
flares and flare guns; black testing; dedicated light and climiatic
lockable storage for night contolled night vision goggle (NVG)
vision goggles (NVG); eye maintenance room (approximately
wash station; exhaust fan 30x10) and storage cabinets with
with vent in work area for drawers on one 30 wall; 25 view lane
glue fumes; darkroom use located on interior wall to prevent
indicator light on outside of light infiltration
room with light tight door
Crew Equipment Lockers 337 Utility Open lockers for crew flight This area MUST be separate from the
suits, helmet and other adjacent showers and toilet area
personal flight gear
Exposure Suits 571 Utility Provide a climate controlled, Size will be unit dependent but
ventilated hanging storage should be no smaller than 3D x
area for anti-exposure suits 8L x 8H for the average fighter life
with louvered bi/tri fold support shop. Units with multiple
doors. aircraft will require additional space
Mobility Storage Workshop Roll up door and ceiling Climate controlled space (garage)
height minimum 15H large enough for four (4) pallets
x 20W with a roll up door; pallets are 88L x
108W x 96; allow additional space
for maneuvering a 10K fork lift
Ready Room Lobby, Restrooms Mid-Grade Vending machines, coffee Nook for vending machines; separate
pot, microwave oven, food preparation area from seating
refrigerator, paper towel area; flexible seating arrangement;
dispenser, trash dispenser, acoustical separation from breifing
handicap accessible counter rooms and offices; vinyl floor finish or
top and single bowl sink, laminate wood stip flooring
wall and base cabinets for
storage
Heritage Rooms Restrooms Mid-Grade In Galley Area - coffee Galley Area; vinyl floor finish or
pot, microwave oven, laminate wood stip flooring; Heritage
refrigerator, paper towel Room to receive neutral finishes;
dispenser, trash dispenser, acoustical folding partition between
handicap accessible counter Heritage and adjacent Conference
top and single bowl sink, Room
wall and base cabinets for
storage
References 49
50
Squadron Operations Facility
General Space Requirements *
Station Type
Preferred Level of
Station or Space Required Special Equipment Notes
CATV
Areas
Phone
Private Work Adjacency Finishes
Sipernet
Nipernet
Intrusion
Detection
Cipher Lock
Unoccupied
Office Station
Area Required
Fitness Room Mid-Grade Space sufficient for full range of
Space Matrix
Secure Areas VALT Cipher lock door hardware Secure environment SCIF; single point
at vestibule of entry security; hard lid drywall
ceiling above lay-in acoustical; secure
data and communications network;
dimmable lighting as required; US-
Only space; Foreign Nationals space
Mission Briefing See Notes Mission Planning, Executive Videoconferencing; Size in accordance with air Force
Intel/Weapons Officer, individual high-speed and ACC Guidelines, aircraft type
Flight Crew Chief connections; ceiling served and number of ships (2-ship
Offices mounted projection or 4-ship); consult Commander for
system; videotape player; quantitiy; provide built-in storage
remote controlled recessed for computer, television and videos;
* Additional spaces and square footage may be required as per squadron mission requirements
Mission Planning 588 Mid-Grade Wall mounted erasable Enter from secure corridor; standing
white boards height build-in work surfaces 30
wide and 40 high; dimmable
lighting; storage area for maps and
charts
Intelligence / Weapons Officer 142 Mid-Grade Computer, Television
Intelligence and Weapons Center 348 Intelligence Office, Mid-Grade Intelligence Room 16 x 20; Weapons
Weapons Office, Room 16 x 20; Plans Rooms for 2-3
Weapons Task Trainer personnel with document storage
shelving and racks
Weapons Task Trainer 279 Mid-Grade Flight Simulator 10 x 10 +/- for one simulator; one
workstation for Cockpit Trainer; fiber
optic cabling for secure network;
dedicated HVAC for servers; 36
clearance at entry for disassembles;
special electrical requirements for
simulator
Squadron Operations Facility
General Space Requirements *
Station Type
Preferred Level of
Station or Space Required Special Equipment Notes
CATV
Areas
Phone
Private Work Adjacency Finishes
Sipernet
Nipernet
Intrusion
Detection
Cipher Lock
Unoccupied
Office Station
Area Required
Library Mid-Grade Custom casework for storage of cds
and electronic files; shelving and
storage for secure files and reference
books; table and chairs for 6 persons
Communications Center (Secure) 77 Central location Utility Size and infrastructure as per
between Squad Ops Squadron Mission requirements
and AMU
General Building Spaces
Vestibule See Notes Public Door hardware to be barrier Size shall be based on building code
free and compliant with requirements; provide secure entry
codes established by the from exterior; interior finishes shall
ADA and UFAS also meet standards of all applicable
codes
Elevator / Stairs See Notes Public Size shall be based on building code
and load requirements
Mechanical and Electrical Rooms See Notes Utility Size shall be based on building code
and load requirements
Communications / Server Room 231 Central location Utility Dedicated un-interruptable Non-secure communications,
(non-secure) between Squad Ops power supply with dedicated power and HVAC, open
and AMU generator office for (2) persons and work
counter for equipment repair , LAN,
cable and communications lines
Restrooms See Notes Restroom Size shall be based on building code
and occupancy load requirements
References 51
52
Aircraft Maintenance Facility
General Space Requirements *
Station Type
Preferred Level of
Station or Space Required Special Equipment Notes
CATV
Areas
Phone
Private Work Adjacency Finishes
Sipernet
Nipernet
Intrusion
Detection
Cipher Lock
Unoccupied
Office Station
Area Required
Non-Secure Areas
Space Matrix
AMU Orderly Desk 207 Near entry; central Public Plasma screens, Copy Raised counter; (4) persons; File
machine Storage below
Orderly Desk Office 90sf/ AMU Orderly Desk Mid-Grade Printer and networked Open office environment; modular
person computers, Shelving, systems for approximately 4-6
Storage persons; reduced glare artificial
lighting
Administrative Support 90sf/ Orderly Desk Mid-Grade Copy machine, Fax, Printer, Shared shelving and file storage;
person Networked computers reduced glare artificial lighting
OIC / NCOIC Offices See Notes Lobby, Orderly Desk, Executive Printer and networked Consult with OIC and NCOIC
Exterior Wall computers, Desk, Credenza, to identify staffing and space
Shelving, File cabinet requirements to support the specific
mission and airframe; executive space
with room for a 4-person conference
table and guest seating; reduced
glare artificial lighting; built-in data
and communication cabling in walls
Section Chief Office See Notes Near Briefing Rooms Executive Computer, Television Consult Squadron Flight Chiefs,
AFETS, TAMS and Weapons to
determine number of offices
necessary
AMU Shared Offices 90sf/ Ready Room Mid-Grade Computer, Printer Systems furniture, storage and
* Additional spaces and square footage may be required as per squadron mission requirements
person shelving
Production Supervisor 186 Section Chief Offices Mid-Grade Computer, Television, Desk, Must have access and direct view to
Squadron Operations & Aircraft Maintenance Unit Design Guide
Conference Room / Roll Call Heritage Room, central Mid-Grade Computer, Cable television, Provide space for approximately 20
location within AMU Videoconferencing, persons; acoustical folding partition
Dedicated high-speed to separate space from adjacent
data connections, Ceiling Heritage Room; overhead lighting on
mounted Projection System separate circuit from Heritage Room
COSO Support - Tool Storage and 1933 Exterior wall, hangar Workshop Computer inventory control 36 high open service counter; high
Tracking bays and flightline system level of evenly distributed artificial
light; exterior acces - personnel door
and 10 high sliding door with motion
sensor, sealed concrete no-skid floor
flush with hangar and flightline,
internal circulation for rolling tool
carts, offices for Chief Flight Support
and Support TODO, Classified Storage
space
Aircraft Maintenance Facility
General Space Requirements *
Station Type
Preferred Level of
Station or Space Required Special Equipment Notes
CATV
Areas
Phone
Private Work Adjacency Finishes
Sipernet
Nipernet
Intrusion
Detection
Cipher Lock
Unoccupied
Office Station
Area Required
Parts Storage (Open and Classified) 214 Workshop Cipher Lock door hardware Moveable high-density storage
shelving, open access storage, Secure
Parts Storage with open shelving
Support Storage 176 Workshop Open area for receiving deliveries,
storage and distribution of mobility
materials and other miscellaneous
materials; storage area near Support
Storage for cargo netting
Mobility Storage Workshop Open space for packing, assembly
and storage of mobility units; large
sliding glass doors with motion
sensor; covered storage next to
Mobility for GCE/equipment
Chief Flight Support 164 COSO, Support TODO Mid-Grade Networked Computer, Private office for two persons with
Television desk and file storage
Support TODO 158 COSO, Chief Flight Mid-Grade Networked Computer, Private office for two persons with
Support Television desk and file storage
AMU Ready Room 1352 Lobby, restrooms Mid-Grade Vending machines, coffee Nook for vending machines, counter
pot, microwave oven, top and single bowl sink, wall and
refrigerator, paper towel base cabinets for storage, separate
dispenser, trash dispenser food preparation area from seating
area, flexible seating arrangement,
acoustical separation from briefing
rooms and offices, vinyl floor finish
or laminate wood strip flooring
Snack Bar and Storage 187 AMU Ready Room Mid-Grade Coffee pot, microwave oven, Handicap accessible counter top
refrigerator, paper towel and single bowl sink; wall and base
dispenser, trash dispenser cabinets for storage; vinyl floor finish
flooring
Locker Rooms 1859 Classrooms, Ready Utility / Restroom Private lockers; automatic Include restrooms and shower
Room sensor controls or gang sink facilities, 85%men and 15% women;
with foot pedal lavatory; skid resistant ceramic tile flooring;
automatic sensor controls floor drains in wet areas; minimum
on toilets, soap dispensers, STC rating of 45
paper towel dispensers
Laundry Room 100 Fitness, Locker Rooms Utility Single commercial top- Wall-mounted cabinet above
loading washing machine washing machine for supply storage;
and dryer; Single bowl, 24 deep by 6 long counter for
floor-mounted fiberglass folding laundry; resilient sheet
laundry sink flooring with floor drain in center
of room
References 53
54
Aircraft Maintenance Facility
General Space Requirements *
Station Type
Preferred Level of
Station or Space Required Special Equipment Notes
CATV
Areas
Phone
Private Work Adjacency Finishes
Sipernet
Nipernet
Intrusion
Detection
Cipher Lock
Unoccupied
Office Station
Area Required
Heritage Room 617 Mid-Grade Vending machines, coffee Flexible space to be customized by
Space Matrix
Station Type
Preferred Level of
Station or Space Required Special Equipment Notes
CATV
Areas
Phone
Private Work Adjacency Finishes
Sipernet
Nipernet
Intrusion
Detection
Cipher Lock
Unoccupied
Office Station
Area Required
Secure Areas
Aircraft Maintenance De-Briefing & See Notes Adjacent to Flight Line, Executive Videoconferencing, Size in accordance with aircraft
Conference Room Aircraft Maintenance individual high-speed type served and number of shifts
Unit Administrative connections, ceiling (typical accommodation for twice
Area mounted projection the flight and mision crew). Consult
system, plasma television Commander for quantity.
screens with computer
hook-up, cable television,
white marker boards with
display rail
Computer CAMS (IMIS) 913 Dispatch, Scheduled Utility Dedicated power and HVAC Connect to squadron computer
(See Notes) Maintenance, See systems for equipment and center; unclassified area (556sf) and
Maintenance De- Notes personnel loads; dedicated classified area (268 sf) with adjacent
Briefing Room power to satisfy future server room (89sf); Classified Area
and current need; un- Entry must be secured with a cipher
interruptible power supply lock or card reader access system;
for servers and computers shielded fiber optic cabling; room
to expand
General Building Spaces
Vestibule See Notes Public Door hardware to be barrier Size shall be based on building code
free and compliant with requirements; provide secure entry
codes established by the from exterior; interior finishes shall
ADA and UFAS also meet standards of all applicable
codes
Elevator / Stairs See Notes Public Size shall be based on building code
and load requirements
Mechanical and Electrical Rooms See Notes Utility Size shall be based on building code
and load requirements
Communications / Server Room 231 Central location Utility Dedicated un-interruptable Non-secure communications,
(non-secure) between Squad Ops power supply with dedicated power and HVAC, open
and AMU generator office for (2) persons and work
counter for equipment repair , LAN,
cable and communications lines
Restrooms See Notes Restroom Size shall be based on building code
and occupancy load requirements
References 55
56 Squadron Operations & Aircraft Maintenance Unit Design Guide
Facility Planning
Concept Designing for Facilities
Context Plan
Site Plan
References 57
South Elevation
Floor Plan
58 Squadron Operations & Aircraft Maintenance Unit Design Guide
General References
This list is not meant to be all-inclusive. Architects, engineers, plan- ADA American with Disabilities Act
ners, and designers should check with their Design Agent or gov-
ernment project manager for the latest guidelines. Current Air Base Engineering Standards
Force publications may be found at http://afpubs.hq.af.mil. (if available)
Installation Design AFI Air Force NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
23-110V1, Part 1, Section 4C, AFI Air Force Sign 32-1097 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
Storage and Handling of Lithium Standards Pamphlet
Batteries, Paragraph 4.37. AFMAN 91-201 Explosives
AFI Air Force Safety Standard
AFI Air Force
32-7062 Instruction for Air Force AFOSHSTD 91-56 Walking
32-1021 Instruction for Planning Comprehensive Planning Surfaces, Guarding Floor and Wall
and Programming of Facility
Construction Projects UFC 4-010-01 Department of Defense Openings and Holes, Fixed Industrial
Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings Stairs and Portable and Fixed Ladders
AFI Air Force
Air Force Installation Force AFHOSHSTD 91-20 Vehicle
32-1022 Instruction for Planning Protection Guide Maintenance Shops
and Programming Non-appropriated
Fund Facility Construction Projects ACCI Air Combat T.O. 15X-1-1 Technical Manual,
Maintenance Instructions,
AFI Air Force 32-1054 Command Instruction Oxygen Equipment dated
for Exterior Signs
32-1023 Instruction for Design 15 September 1999 with revision 5
and Construction Standards and Air Combat Command Commanders on 1 April 2002. Published by US
Execution of Facility Construction Guide to Facilities Standards Government Printing Oce. (for
researching the minimum space
ACC Supplement to AFI 32- UFAS Uniform Federal, requirements for a Life Support Shop)
1023 (ACC Architectural and Accessibility Standards
Interior Design Standards)