AIR MOBILITY COMMAND

AIR FORCE OFFICE OFSPECIAL INVESTIGATIONSFACILITIES DESIGN GUIDE

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The Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) hasquality people at each AMC base “Protecting Global Reachfor Global Power...Every Day!” Although not an AMCorganization, the 3d Field Investigations Region (3 FIR) is a key and indispensable member of the Air Mobility Team.

AMC’s partners in 3 FIR should have quality facilities to per-form their crucial mission. Use this guide as a tool to betterunderstand their unique requirements and to bring their facil-ities up to the new AMC standards.

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Table of ContentsChapter 1Introduction 1

A. Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B. Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2C. Project Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1. Planning2. Programming3. Design4. Construction

Chapter 2Exterior Elements 3

A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3B. Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3C. Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D. Parking Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E. Entries and Entry Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4F. Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4G. Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4H. Vault Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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A. Administration Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51. General2. Staff Offices3. Conference Room4. Operations/Training Room5. Visitor Waiting Area6. Administration Support Room

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Chapter 3Functional Areas (Cont’d)

B. Special Use Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71. General2. Secure Visitor Waiting Room3. Polygraph/Interview Rooms and Observation Room 4. Evidence Vault 5. Weapons Vestibule and Vault 6. Secure Storage Room 7. Computer Room 8. Computer Crime Lab9. Forensic Science Lab10.Technical Services Operations

C. Support Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101. General2. Break Room3. Storage Rooms4. Rest Rooms5. Mechanical Room6. Electrical/Communications Room7. Janitor’s Closet

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A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15B. Color Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15C. Floor Coverings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15D. Wallcoverings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15E. Ceilings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15F. Window Coverings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15G. Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16H. Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16I. Systems Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16J. Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16K. Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16L. Wall Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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List of FiguresNumber Description Page

Figure 1-A 3d Field Investigations Region Organizational Structure 1Figure 2-A Concept Site Plan for the Specialist Detachment 3Figure 3-A Concept Floor Plan for the Headquarters Facility 11Figure 3-B Concept Floor Plan for the Specialist Detachment Facility 13Figure 3-C Concept Floor Plan for the Investigative Detachment Facility 14

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Table 3-A Functional Space Requirements for the Headquarters Facility 11Table 3-B Functional Space Requirements for the Specialist Detachment Facility 12Table 3-C Functional Space Requirements for the Investigative Detachment Facility 14Table 4-A Finish Schedule 17Table 4-B Furnishings Schedule 18Table 4-C Equipment Schedule 19

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IntroductionChapter 1

A. OrganizationThere are two types of AFOSI units: headquarters anddetachments. Each has varying missions and facilityrequirements. This guide will describe the different types of AFOSI units and the facilities they require.

Headquarters include field investigations region units thatalign with major commands (MAJCOMs) and field inves-tigations squadrons that align with numbered air forces(NAFs) located overseas. Headquarters exercise commandand control over detachments and act as directorates at theMAJCOM and NAF headquarters.

A detachment can be a specialist unit, an investigativeunit, or a combination of both. Specialist detachmentsprovide computer crime, forensic, polygraph, surveillance,and covert operations support to geographic areas encom-passing several states. Each Air Mobility Command(AMC) base has an investigative detachment to conductcriminal investigations and counterintelligence operationsfor the wing commander.

Air Mobility Command is supported by the 3d FieldInvestigations Region (3 FIR) and its detachments. SeeFigure 1-A for an overview of the organizational structureof 3 FIR.

HEADQUARTERS 3 FIR SPECIALIST AND INVESTIGATIVE DETACHMENTS INVESTIGATIVE DETACHMENTS

CONUS GEOGRAPHICAL AREA SUPPORTED BY:TRAVIS AFB SPECIALIST DETACHMENT MARCH AFB SPECIALIST DETACHMENT ANDREWS AFB SPECIALIST DETACHMENT

MARCH AFB

McCHORD AFB

FAIRCHILD AFB

TRAVIS AFB

McCONNELL AFB

CHARLESTON AFB

ANDREWS AFB

DOVER AFB

McGUIRE AFB

PLATTSBURGH AFBGRAND FORKS AFB

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Figure 1-A: 3d Field Investigations Region Organizational Structure.

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B. PurposeThis guide provides the basic criteria to organize, evaluate,plan, program, and design investigative facilities on AMCbases. The information is intended to make commandersand their staffs aware of important design considerationsand to aid them in project development. Investigativefacilities must present a quality environment that conveysan atmosphere of professionalism in which customers feelcomfortable while receiving quality assistance.

This guide is for use by commanders, base civil engineers,headquarters staffs, design architects and engineers, andothers involved in investigative facility design and construc-tion. It is intended to help all participants better understandinvestigative facility requirements and design criteria so theycan effectively participate in the project developmentprocess. Use this guide to supplement other Air Force and Department of Defense policies and instructions.

C. Project DevelopmentThe key elements to successful facility delivery areplanning, programming, design, and construction.

1. PlanningEffective planning will establish and support the overallobjectives for investigative facilities. It should also lead to a timetable for project completion. Planning must belong-term.

The siting of investigative facilities is important.Headquarters 3 FIR is collocated with Headquarters AMC. Although not mandatory, it is advantageous tolocate detachments near the wing commanders and keysupport personnel such as the base staff judge advocate,chief of personnel, and chief of security police. If possible,keep the detachments independent from other buildings tohelp protect the identity of victims, witnesses, suspects,and potential informants.

When planning a new facility, site selection should beaccomplished prior to completing a DD Form 1391, Military Construction Project Data.

2. ProgrammingProgramming includes determining user requirements,developing solutions, identifying funding sources, andforwarding programming documents to the appropriatereview and approval authorities. Each programmed projectshould be consistent with the base comprehensive plan fornew and existing facilities. Work is classified as mainte-nance, repair, or construction.

Information required during preparation of the DD Form 1391, which initiates project development, isfound throughout this guide. Included are considerationsof space criteria, overall facility size, and special factors foruse in estimating costs.

3. DesignDesign includes concept development, design reviews, and final design drawings and specifications. It is impor-tant for civil engineering and the user to activelycommunicate throughout the design process to bring about a successful project.

Life safety code requirements take precedence over otherfacility improvement requirements. All areas should bebarrier free and accessible to the disabled in accordancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) andUniform Federal Accessibility Standards(UFAS).

Complete a comprehensive interior design (CID) standardfor the investigative facility in conjunction with any majordesign project. The CID standard addresses interiorfinishes, artwork, signs, and furnishings. It ensures thateven small upgrade projects meet the design objectives for the entire facility. Refer to the AMC Interior DesignGuide for an expanded discussion of interior design.Integration of engineering, architectural, and interiordesign considerations during project development creates a well coordinated interior design. Analyze an existingfacility’s structural, electrical, communications, andmechanical systems before planning interior designupgrades. Include infrastructure improvementsconcurrently with interior finish work.

4. ConstructionQuality reviews of the contractor’s submittals by projectengineers and daily on-site inspections by civil engineeringconstruction management personnel and the user will helpensure design goals are met. ■

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Chapter 2

Exterior Elements

A. GeneralThe investigative facility exterior elements provide the firstimpression visitors have of the facility and should projectan image of quality service. This chapter addresses theconcept site plan, landscaping, signs, parking areas, entriesand entry paths, lighting, and radio antenna. The Arch-itectural Compatibility Plan for each base will help in thedesign of these elements.

B. LandscapingLandscaping elements help create a quality appearance forpeople entering an investigative facility. These elementsscreen parking areas, provide security, add visual interest,and define the building entries. Landscaping elementsinclude earth berms, shrubs and trees, pavement materials,site amenities, lighting, and signs. Refer to the AMCLandscape Design Guide for specific information.

MECHANICALEQUIPMENT

Figure 2-A: Concept Site Plan for the Specialist Detachment. (Dashed Expansion is an Optional Attached Investigative Detachment.)

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FACILITY SIGN

MAIN ROAD

OFFICIAL VEHICLE PARKING

VISITOR PARKING

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C. SignsInclude the facility, directional, parking, and flammablecode signs. They must comply with the AMC sign stan-dards. See AFM 91-201, Explosives Safety Standards, todetermine if fire symbol signs are required on the outsideof the building.

D. Parking AreasAll investigative facilities require parking areas for visitors,employees, and official vehicles.

♦ Locate visitor parking close to the main entrance andclearly mark visitor and handicapped spaces.

♦ Official vehicles must be parked near the facilities for immediate access by investigative personnel andshould be kept separate from visitor vehicles. Uselandscaping to conceal this parking area from publicview to avoid compromising investigative operations.Combine employee and official vehicle parking forsecurity purposes.

The Concept Site Plan, Figure 2-A, page 3, illustrates theeffective use of dedicated parking areas near the facilityentries. Include reserved spaces for the commander andothers designated in local directives.

E. Entries and Entry PathsThe facility entries and entry paths should be easily identi-fiable to first-time visitors. The main entry should have anoverhang to protect visitors from the weather.

Design the entries to allow simultaneous transit of crimevictims, witnesses, and suspects in and out of the facilitywhile avoiding inadvertent contact.

Include electronic intrusion detection devices on all exteriordoors and windows.

F. LightingProvide photo-cell controlled lighting for safety and secu-rity in all parking areas and walkways. Install additionallighting outside the garage and rear entrance for loadingand unloading equipment at night. Use lighting toenhance safety and security at night.

G. Radio Antenna The radio antenna must be accessible but not detract fromthe facility’s appearance. Locate the radio antenna awayfrom the prominent views of the facility and use landscap-ing around the base of the radio antenna. Acceptablefencing is recommended in each base’s ArchitecturalCompatibility Guide.

H. Vault WindowsFor existing facilities that have evidence and weaponsvaults on the building perimeter, fill the window(s) withconcrete masonry units (CMUs) and finish to match thefacility. Do not use exposed bars for security. ■

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A. Administration Areas

1. GeneralThis chapter addresses space requirements within inves-tigative facilities. Headquarter facilities primarily haveadministrative offices, but detachments require a combi-nation of administrative offices and special use areas tocarry out the investigative mission.

The AFOSI assists wing commanders in their responsibili-ties for dealing with major crimes, security concerns, andforce protection issues that affect Air Force resources. Awaiting area should be available for visitors arriving earlyfor appointments. Visitors must then be escorted beyondthe waiting area to the appropriate office.

2. Staff OfficesThe staff is made up of a combination of civilian, activeduty, and Air Force Reserve personnel. The number and size of staff offices will be different at the headquarters anddetachments. Personnel associated with these organizationsare commanders, vice commanders, branch chiefs, specialagents, specialists, investigators, and support staff.

The commander’s office should be large enough to seat fourto six staff members or visitors. Special agent offices willrequire comfortable accommodations to conduct investiga-tive interviews with three visitors. Furnish all staff officeswith systems furniture to the greatest extent possible. Usefree-standing wood furniture for the commander, vice com-mander, and secretary and locate these offices in closeproximity to each other.

3. Conference RoomThis room should present a warm and professional imageappropriate for the reception of distinguished visitors andstaff officers. Conveniently locate the conference room nearthe commander and visitor waiting area. Provide a column-free room with variable seating arrangements for staffmeetings, briefings, training sessions, joint investigations,and special meetings.

The room must be capable of accommodating teleconfer-encing equipment, video cassette recorder, television, andan overhead projector without sacrificing attendee seating.

Coordinate furnishings with interior finishes.

Use systems furniture in staff offices for effective space utilization.

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Adjoin the conference room with the break room and locateit close to the rest rooms to limit corridor activity duringtraining sessions and investigations. Provide counters andcabinets for guests to store brief cases and personal portfoliosduring all-day sessions. The conference room in a specialistdetachment is commonly used for training agents from sev-eral investigative detachments. Provide a movable wall in aspecialist detachment conference room to allow simultane-ous conferences and training sessions.

4. Operations/Training RoomThis room functions primarily as an operational command post for controlled surveillance and apprehension missions.

Design as a centralized work room to support daily opera-tional activities and periodic agent training. This roomalso requires space to set up the portable Firearms TrainingSystem (FATS) with minimal furniture rearrangement.

Centrally locate offices around this room to keep key staffmembers accessible during controlled surveillance and appre-hension missions. Dedicate sufficient wall space to displaybase and local area maps, in addition to a dry erase board anda projection screen.

This room should have sufficient space for mobilizationaugmentee(s) or additional staff needed to assist withinvestigations or major “task force” operations.

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The conference room may be used for training or conferences.

Artist’s illustration of an operations/training room. The operations/training room requires space to set up the FirearmsTraining System (FATS).

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5. Visitor Waiting AreaThis is the first area inside the main entry, adjacent to thereceptionist. This area should be an open space that willaccommodate four to six visitors and a display rack forinformation pamphlets. The following requirements apply to detachments.

◆ Provide a large bulletproof glass window between thewaiting area and the receptionist.

◆ Protect walls with bulletproof materials that are not appar-ent to visitors.

◆ In an investigative detachment, locate a secure waitingroom adjacent to the visitor waiting area.

◆ Include a remote release cipher lock, controlled by thereceptionist, to prevent unauthorized access to theother areas of the facility.

6. Administration Support RoomCentrally locate this room near the staff offices. Includebuilt-in mail and staff distribution boxes. Provide counterspace for a copy machine, fax, and network printers.

B. Special Use Areas

1. GeneralInvestigative facilities have special use areas for sensitiveactivities. Construct these areas to maintain security andconfidentiality. Consider including enhanced electronicsecurity devices, such as intrusion/motion detectors, in the evidence vault and weapons vestibule and vault.

2. Secure Visitor Waiting RoomUse this room for people awaiting the results of polygraphtesting, individuals under investigation and awaiting inter-view, and to separate suspects from other visitors andongoing detachment operations. This separate waitingarea helps to maintain security, protect the integrity ofinvestigations, and avoid compromising the facts andcircumstances surrounding a criminal inquiry. Provide aspecial bench bolted to the floor for handcuffed individualsbeing forcibly detained. Design access to the secure visitorwaiting room and corridors to help prevent victims andsuspects from making contact.

3. Polygraph/Interview Rooms and Observation Room

Use these rooms to conduct and observe polygraphexaminations and interviews in a private and professionalenvironment, free of distractions. These rooms may beprefabricated modules assembled within an existing room orbuilt in as part of the facility. Provide environmental con-trols in each room to ensure interviewees are comfortableand promote accurate testing. Each detachment facilityshould have at least two polygraph/interview rooms.

Locate the observation room between the polygraph/inter-view rooms. It requires sufficient space for a small table,two chairs, and audiovisual recording and monitoringequipment. Provide one-way glass windows that sharecommon walls with the polygraph/interview rooms formonitoring interviews. Include an unobtrusive audio and video taping capability behind the one-way window.

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The visitor waiting area should provide a comfortable setting.

Polygraph/interview rooms require one-way glass windows for monitor-ing polygraph exams and interviews from the observation room.

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At least one polygraph/interview room must have directaccess to the secure visitor waiting area. Polygraph/inter-view rooms should be large enough to comfortably accom-modate four chairs and a table. Install duress alarms andsecure rooms with locks to prevent unauthorized entry into the polygraph/interview rooms.

4. Evidence VaultUse this vault to store and protect evidence. It is one ofthe most critical areas within the investigative facility andmust be secured to prevent unauthorized entry and tamper-ing. Include a steel door and frame with a dead-bolt lockand security hinges, plaster ceiling, concrete block floor-to-ceiling walls, and intrusion and motion detector alarmsystems. Seal windows if unable to locate the vault in an interior space.

The vault should have separately labeled cubicles, withshelves, lockers, bins, and safes to store evidence. Furnishwith a work bench to process evidence. Install a waterfaucet with a hose and a floor drain to allow people toclean evidence and wash hands. Also install a rack for air drying evidence.

Include an independent ventilation system and storagecontainers for hazardous materials (e.g., blood-soakedclothing, chemicals, etc.) and a refrigerator for perishableitems. Provide a safe for storage of classified materials.Install a built-in overnight depository system similar tothose used in financial institutions for use after duty hours.

5. Weapons Vestibule and VaultThe vestibule and vault are two separate rooms for thesecure storage of weapons. Equip the vestibule with indi-vidual lockers for each issued weapon, a cleaning counterwith proper ventilation, and a safety loading/unloadingbarrel. Include a hazardous materials storage cabinet forsolvent and cleaning materials. Equip the vault with racksfor rifles and shotguns and include a safe for submachineguns. Seal windows if unable to locate the weaponsvestibule and vault in an interior space.

Security requirements for the weapons vestibule and vault are identified in AFI 31-209, Resources ProtectionProgram. The level of vault security may be different ateach facility because different weapons could be stored ateach location.

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Artist’s illustration of an evidence vault. The weapons vestibule is a room to clear, clean and store handguns inan easily accessible location.

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6. Secure Storage RoomThis room provides secure storage of crime scene kits, drugtesting kits, fingerprint equipment, night vision devices,photo equipment, bomb and arson evidence collectioncontainers, environmental crime protective gear, and otherhighly pilferable investigative equipment. Use high-density,space-saver shelving to provide efficient storage capability.

7. Computer RoomThis room houses the local area network (LAN) fileservers and global information network system (GINS).This room is where computer technicians can also repairand set up computers for employees’ offices. There shouldbe space allocated for storing equipment, hardware, andsupplies. Include a zoned environmental control system.

8. Computer Crime LabThis lab is used for the analysis of computer hardware and software in conjunction with criminal investigations.Include a computer work bench and storage space for hard-ware, software manuals, and accessories.

9. Forensic Science LabThis lab is for studying the scientific and medical aspects of criminal investigations (e.g., fingerprints, tool marks,blood stains, etc.). Include a work bench with a stainlesssteel counter, storage cabinet for various crime scene andtraining materials, and a small refrigerator.

10. Technical Services Operations These areas are used to operate, test, fabricate, and main-tain technical investigative equipment in support of covertoperations (e.g., eavesdropping, wiretapping, surveillance,etc.). Although this area includes office space for the chiefand staff, its most critical functions are performed in thefollowing specialized laboratories.

◆ The electronics lab is for testing, troubleshooting,calibrating, and storing state-of-the-art portableelectronic equipment.

◆ The fabrication lab is for the fabrication of customconcealment structures used in the field. It containsnumerous metal and woodworking tools, stock materi-als, and work benches.

◆ The majority of photos processed in the photographiclab are sensitive investigative products needed forongoing counterintelligence operations or criminalinvestigations. Provide two separate rooms within this space. The first room is a white light print finish-ing area to store documents and pictures vital to theinvestigative process. The second room is the film and print darkroom. Provide a safe-light revolvingdoor between the two rooms to prevent inadvertentdamage to unexposed film. The dark room requiresrecessed safe-lights with interchangeable filters, astain-resistant floor with drain, wall-to-wall counterspace with ample receptacles, and a stainless steel sinkwith filtered hot and cold water. Locate the lab withinthe interior space of the building.

The photographic lab requires highly reflective finishes to increasevisibility even with low lighting levels.

The electronics labs should have durable finishes and space to allowtechnicians to work on various projects simultaneously.

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The garage is used for the installation and maintenance of surveillance equipment in investigative special purposevehicles. Equip the garage with supplemental heaters anda carbon monoxide-activated ventilator system.

C. Support Areas

1. GeneralSupport areas include the break room, storage rooms, restrooms, mechanical room, electrical/communication room,and janitor’s closet.

2. Break RoomInclude seating for enjoying snacks and relaxing. Equipthis room with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and sink with hot and cold water. Locate the break roomso it is adjacent to the conference room to help preventunescorted visitors from entering other areas of the facilityduring breaks.

3. Storage RoomsProvide space for administrative supply products,informational pamphlets, booklets, maps, video tapes, and equipment. Additional dedicated space may berequired for the storage, maintenance, and inspection of mobility bags, and other contingency deployment gear,depending on the availability of base supply facilities andlocal procedures.

4. Rest RoomsLocate rest rooms in the administration area for theinvestigative and professional staff. Include a singleshower and lockers in each rest room. The showers arenecessary for personnel to use after crime scene searchesand evidence processing.

◆ Men’s rest rooms should include toilets, urinals, sinks, partitions, mirrors, soap dispensers, toilet paperdispensers, a weighing scale, a shelf for caps and smallitems, and waste receptacles.

◆ Women’s rest rooms should include the same acces-sories as the men’s, excluding urinals, but includingsanitary napkin dispensers and disposal.

In facilities where detachments are collocated with otherorganizations, joint use of rest rooms with non-investiga-tive units is discouraged. Joint use could compromisesuspect or informant confidentiality and allow undesirableexposure for victims of crimes.

5. Mechanical RoomInvestigative facilities contain many areas that require quietconsultation. Provide sound insulation in this room to pre-vent noise from disrupting operations. This room should bein an area away from administration areas, especially thetraining, conference, polygraph/interview rooms, and tech-nical services laboratories. Include a double service door tothe exterior and a concrete ramp for the convenient movingof large equipment and parts into the room.

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Agents need showers in the rest rooms for use after investigativeoperations.

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Table 3-A: Functional Space Requirements for the Headquarters Facility.

Functional Space Requirements for the Headquarters FacilityFunctions Square Footage Square Meters(1)

Administration Areas:Commander 300 28Vice Commander 250 23Staff Offices(2) 1,500 140Secretary 150 14Receptionist/Visitor Waiting Area 200 19Conference Room 300 28Administration Support Room 150 14

Special Use Area:Computer Room 150 14

Support Areas:Break Room 150 14Storage Room 300 28Rest Rooms (can be shared with other building tenants) 0 0Coat Closets 40 4

Subtotal 3,490 324Circulation and Walls (20%) 698 65

Total 4,188 389

Legend for Table 3-A. (1) SM = .0929 x SF (All Measurements are Rounded). (2) 100 Square Feet Per Staff Member.

6. Electrical/Communications RoomProvide an area for electric service, to include distributionequipment, wiring, receptacles and grounding, interior andexterior lighting and controls, emergency lighting, security

and fire alarms, Defense Systems Network (DSN), commer-cial telephone service, Local Area Network (LAN), and anintrabase radio base station antenna cable connection.

LEGEND= SOUND

ABSORBANT WALL= SECURE DOOR

Figure 3-A: Concept Floor Plan for the Headquarters Facility.

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STORAGE

BREAKROOM

CONFERENCEROOM

COMMANDER

VICE COMMANDER

STAFF OFFICES

STAFF OFFICES

COMPUTERROOM

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Table 3-B: Functional Space Requirements for the Specialist Detachment Facility.

Functional Space Requirements for the Specialist Detachment Facility

Functions Square Feet Square Meters(1)

Administration Areas:Commander 300 28Branch Chiefs(2) 360 33Private Staff Offices(2) 840 78Open Area Staff Offices(3) 1,500 139Secretary 120 11Receptionist 120 11Conference Room 600 56Visitor Waiting Area 200 19Administration Support Room 150 14

Special Use Areas:Polygraph/Interview Rooms(2) 240 22Observation Room 60 6Evidence Vault 200 19Weapons Vestibule and Vault 175 16Secure Storage Room 400 37Computer Room 180 17Computer Crime Lab 120 11Forensic Science Lab 120 11Electrical Lab 200 19Fabrication Lab 300 28Photographic Lab 250 23Garage 250 23

Support Areas:Break Room 250 23Storage Rooms 550 51Rest Rooms/Showers 375 35Mechanical Room 200 19Electrical Room 80 7Communications Room 80 7Janitor’s Closet 60 6File Room 80 7

Subtotal 8,360 776Circulation and Walls (25%) 2,090 194

Total 10,450 970

Install a system of conduits (or raceways) for telephone and computer wiring with a central feed to this room.Conduits/raceways should have nylon pulling lines and be easily accessible.

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LEGEND= SOUND ABSORBENT WALL= SECURITY WALL= SECURE DOOR= REVOLVING LIGHT-SAFE DOOR

Figure 3-B: Concept Floor Plan for the Specialist Detachment Facility.

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COUNTERESPIONAGEOPERATIONS STAFF

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COMPUTERROOM

EMPLOYEEENTRANCE

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STORAGEROOM

TECHNICAL SERVICESOFFICE STAFF

COMPUTERSYSTEMSSTAFF

COM-MANDER

HIGH DENSITYSHELVING

FABRICATIONLAB

COMPUTERCRIMESTAFF

BRANCHCHIEF

FILE ROOM

CONFERENCEROOM

EVIDENCE VAULT

ADMIN.SUPPORTROOM

WAITINGAREA

RECEP-TIONIST

VISITORWAITINGAREA

MAINENTRANCE

BRANCH CHIEFOBSER.ROOM

POLYGRAPH/INTERVIEWROOM

POLYGRAPH STAFF

FINANCIALMGMT.STAFF

FORENSICSCIENCELAB

COMM.ROOM

OPERA-TIONSENHANCE-MENTSTAFF

BREAK ROOM

STORAGE

JANITOR POLYGRAPH/INTERVIEWROOM

LOGISTICSSTAFF

OVERHEAD DOOR

WATER COOLER

WOMEN MEN

WEAP-ONSVESTI-BULE

FORENSICSCIENCESTAFF

COMPUTERCRIME LAB

SECRETARY

EXIT

SECURE STORAGE ROOM

STORAGE

HIGHDENSITYSHELVING

COATCLOSET

MOVABLEWALL

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LEGEND= SOUND ABSORBENT WALL= SECURITY WALL= SECURE DOOR

Figure 3-C: Concept Floor Plan for the Investigative Detachment Facility.

OPERATIONS/TRAINING ROOM

EVIDENCEVAULT

BREAK ROOM

WEAPONSVAULT

ELEC./COMM.ROOM

ADMIN.SUPPORTROOM

COMP.ROOM

POLYGRAPH/INTERVIEW

ROOM

OBSER.

COMMANDER

VISITORWAITINGAREA

MAINENTRANCE

SPECIALAGENT

SECUREVISITORWAITING

AREA

STORAGEROOM

SECURESTORAGE

CONFERENCEROOM

JAN.CL.

MECH.ROOM

COATS

POLY-GRAPH/INTER.ROOM

RECEPTIONIST

SPECIALAGENT

SPECIALAGENT

SPECIALAGENT

SPECIALAGENT

SPECIALAGENT

SPECIALAGENT

SPECIALAGENT

WEAPONSVESTIBULE

EMPLOYEEENTRANCE

WOMEN MEN

Functional Space Requirements for the Investigative Detachment Facility

Functions Square Footage Square Meters(1)

Administration Areas:Commander 240 22Special Agent and Support Staff(2) 960 89Receptionist 120 11Conference Room 300 28Operations/Training Room 220 20Visitor Waiting Area 150 14Administration Support Room 120 11

Special Use Areas:Secure Visitor Waiting Area 120 11Polygraph/Interview Rooms(2) 240 22Observation Room 100 9Evidence Vault 200 19Weapons Vestibule and Vault 120 11Secure Storage Room 100 9Computer Room 120 11

Support Areas:Break Room 150 14Storage Room 260 24Rest Rooms/Showers 500 46Mechanical Room 150 14Electrical/Communications Room 100 9Janitor’s Closet 20 2

Subtotal 4,290 396Circulation and Walls (25%) 1,072 99

Total 5,362 495

Legend for Table 3-C. (1) SM = .0929 x SF (All Measurements are Rounded). (2) 120 Square Feet Per Staff Member or Room.

Table 3-C: Functional Space Requirements for the Investigative Detachment Facility.

STORAGE ROOM

WATERCOOL-ER

HIGH-DENSITYSHELVING

STORAGEROOM

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Chapter 4

Interior StandardsA. GeneralA quality investigative facility reflects a standard of“understated excellence” and creates an environmentwhere professionals can provide quality service. Selectfinishes for cost effectiveness and life cycle maintenance,as well as appearance. Interior finishes that are durableand easy to maintain are essential to user satisfaction.Quality interiors provide an environment which improvesjob performance, conveys professionalism, and maintainssecurity in the workplace.

B. Color ConceptsDesigners should give special attention to color selectionand provide a timeless color scheme. Use accent colorssparingly to complement a neutral color scheme.

Select neutral colors for carpets, wallcoverings, and systemsfurniture wall panels. Incorporate accent colors in uphol-stery, graphics, borders, accessories, and artwork for designscheme consistency.

C. Floor CoveringsConsider carpet tile for high-use areas such as corridors,waiting areas, and training rooms. Avoid stripes and linear designs that are hard to line up with walls in corri-dors, vestibules, or irregularly shaped areas. Select multi-colored or solid color carpet in darker shades for offices andinterview rooms. Use sheet vinyl or vinyl composition tilein storage rooms and selectively in special use areas whereequipment movement and lab requirements may warrantit. Provide ceramic tile floors in rest rooms. Use sealedconcrete floors in non-public rooms, including the janitor’sclosets, mechanical/electrical/communications rooms, andthe garage.

D. WallcoveringsUse vinyl wallcovering, acoustic wallcovering, ceramic tile,and paint finishes for ease of maintenance and to present aless institutional appearance. Use ceramic wall tile in restrooms. Where appropriate, include chair rails to protectwalls from furniture.

E. CeilingsUse suspended acoustical ceiling tile with a revealed edgefinish. A standardized 2’ x 2’ tile is recommended as theconsistent module throughout the facility. A water resis-tant gypsum board ceiling works well with water-resistantpaint finishes in rest rooms.

F. Window CoveringsVertical blinds and miniblinds filter daylight and allowoutdoor views. Use lined draperies to block daylight in the conference and operations/training rooms for visualpresentations. Draperies also create a comfortable envi-ronment for visitors and are appropriate for use in thevisitor waiting area. Window coverings are essential forsecurity from external observation.

Furnish the conference room with a table and chairs that coordinatewith interior finishes.

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G. AccessoriesFramed artwork, wall murals, and live or professionalquality silk plants complement the interior finishes andreinforce the design scheme. Choose only professionallyframed pictures, paintings, and awards that contribute tothe facility’s decor.

H. SignsDevelop an interior sign plan as part of the comprehensiveinterior design. See AFM 91-201, Explosives SafetyStandards, to determine if fire symbol signs are requiredon the inside of the building. Use professionally madesigns, appropriately sized for the viewing distance, andcompatible with the facility design scheme.

I. Systems FurnitureThis furniture includes interchangeable wall panels, panelhung desks, and storage modules which are combined toform office work stations. These stations allow for a recon-figuration of office areas. Design offices with systemsfurniture that easily integrates computer hardware.

Systems furniture panels should incorporate integratedconduits and raceways for electrical and communicationsservice to hide unsightly wires and cables. Sound absor-bent fabric panels will reduce background noise andprovide a quiet work area. Finish work surfaces in plastic laminate or wood.

Systems furniture should be used in all staff officesexcept the commander’s area. Integrate systems and free standing furniture during comprehensive interiordesign development.

J. LightingNatural and artificial lighting are important factors increating a quality interior appearance. Lighting affects theperception of space, as well as the color of interior finishes.Design lighting to enhance the design scheme.

The designer should provide natural and accent lighting inwaiting areas and administration areas. Include task light-ing at office desks. Use high-efficiency florescent lightingin lieu of incandescent lighting. Lighting should be suffi-cient for video teleconferencing in the conference room.

K. CommunicationsProvide telephone and computer wiring to support voice,data, visual, and security/fire alarm systems. Equip thefacility with the capability for intercom, public addresssystem, cable television, defense systems network (DSN),global information network system (GINS), on-base lines,and local area network (LAN) connections.

The designer should contact the base civil engineer and the base communications unit for specific communi-cations requirements before planning major buildingupgrades or modifications. Incorporate these internaland external requirements in building design and modifi-cation specifications. Incorporate the radio antenna’scable into the infrastructure considerations.

L. Wall ConstructionFor secure areas, filled Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU)walls are standard. Painted CMU walls are acceptable inthe weapons vault, but not in administrative areas — theyrequire vinyl or acoustic wallcoverings (see table 4-A, page17). Where wall thickness must be minimized, use ballisticresistant material with a gypsum board finish. For secureceiling requirements, use secure lath and plaster with asmooth sand finish. ■

Modular systems furniture can be set up in different configurations tosuit the needs of the user.

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Table 4-A: Finish Schedule.

FLOORS BASE WALLS CEILING

Car

pet

Vin

yl C

ompo

sitio

n Ti

le

Cer

amic

Tile

Seal

ed C

oncr

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Vin

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eram

ic T

ilePa

int

Vin

yl W

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over

ing

Aco

ustic

Wal

lcov

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g

Cer

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Tile

Aco

ustic

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Pain

ted

Gyp

sum

Boa

rd

Pain

ted

Expo

sed

Administration Areas:

Commander ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Vice Commander ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Branch Chief, Staff, and Special Agent ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Secretary ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Receptionist ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Conference Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Operations/Training Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Visitor Waiting Area ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Administration Support Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Special Use Areas:

Secure Visitor Waiting Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Polygraph/Interview Rooms ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Observation Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Evidence Vault ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Weapons Vestibule and Vault ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Secure Storage Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Computer Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Computer Crime Lab ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Forensic Science Lab ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Electrical Lab ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Fabrication Lab ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Photographic Lab ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Garage ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Support Areas:

Break Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Storage Rooms ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Rest Rooms ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Mechanical Room ♦ ♦ ♦

Electrical/Communications Room ♦ ♦ ♦

Janitor’s Closet ♦ ♦ ♦

File Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Woo

d B

ase/

Cha

ir M

oldi

ng

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Administration Areas:

Commander ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Vice Commander ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Branch Chief, Staff, and Special Agent ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Secretary ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Receptionist ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Conference Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Operations/Training Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Visitor Waiting Area ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Administration Support Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Special Use Areas:

Secure Visitor Waiting Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Polygraph/Interview Rooms ♦

Observation Room ♦ ♦

Evidence Vault ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Weapons Vestibule and Vault ♦ ♦ ♦

Secure Storage Room ♦ ♦

Computer Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Computer Crime Lab ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Forensic Science Lab ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Electrical Lab ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Fabrication Lab ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Photographic Lab ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Garage ♦

Support Areas:

Break Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Storage Rooms ♦

Rest Rooms(1)

Mechanical Room(1)

Electrical/Communications Room(1)

Janitor’s Closet ♦

File Room ♦ ♦

Exec

utiv

e W

ood

Des

k &

Cre

denz

a

Cof

fee

Tabl

e

End

Tabl

es

Tele

visio

n St

and

Offi

ce C

hairs

Sofa

Two/

Four

-Dra

wer S

afe

Plan

ts

Syste

ms F

urni

ture

Dry

Era

se B

oard

Book

case

Wor

k Ta

ble

Stor

age

Shel

ves/C

abin

ets

Four

-Dra

wer F

ile C

abin

ets

Din

ing

Tabl

es a

nd C

hairs

Con

fere

nce

Tabl

e

Wor

k Be

nche

s and

Sto

ols

War

drob

e C

lose

t

Cou

nter

Clo

ck

Lam

ps

Coa

t Rac

k

Fold

ing

Tabl

e

Podi

um

Table 4-B: Furnishings Schedule.

Legend for Table 4-B. (1) This room does not have furnishings.

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Administration Areas:

Commander ♦ ♦ ♦

Vice Commander ♦ ♦ ♦

Branch Chief, Staff, and Special Agent ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Secretary ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Receptionist ♦ ♦ ♦

Conference Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Operations/Training Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Visitor Waiting Area ♦ ♦ ♦

Administration Support Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Special Use Areas:

Secure Visitor Waiting Room ♦

Polygraph/Interview Rooms ♦ ♦ ♦

Observation Room ♦ ♦ ♦

Evidence Vault ♦ ♦

Weapons Vestibule and Vault ♦ ♦

Secure Storage Room ♦

Computer Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Computer Crime Lab ♦ ♦

Forensic Science Lab ♦ ♦ ♦

Electrical Lab ♦ ♦ ♦

Fabrication Lab ♦

Photographic Lab ♦ ♦

Garage ♦

Support Areas:

Break Room ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Storage Rooms(1)

Rest Rooms(1)

Mechanical RoomElectrical/Communications Room ♦

Janitor’s Closet(1)

File Room(1)

Aud

io a

nd V

ideo

Equ

ipm

ent

Perso

nal C

ompu

ters

w/M

odem

s

Com

pute

r File

Ser

ver (

netw

ork)

Lase

r Prin

ter

Doc

umen

t Shr

edde

r

Cop

ier

Fax

Ove

rhea

d Pr

ojec

tor

Scan

ner

Tele

visio

n/V

CR

Tele

phon

es

Slid

e Pr

ojec

tor a

nd S

cree

n

Mic

rowa

ve

Cof

fee

Mac

hine

Refri

gera

tor

Wea

pons

Cle

anin

g Ba

rrel

Vide

o Te

leco

nfer

enci

ng

Poly

grap

h Eq

uipm

ent

Elec

troni

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curit

y Sy

stem

s

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Bac

kup

Uni

t

Dur

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larm

Col

or P

rinte

r

Table 4-C: Equipment Schedule.

Legend for Table 4-C. (1) This room does not have equipment.

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AFI 31-209 Resources Protection Program

AFI 31-401 Information Security Program

AFI 32-1021 Planning and Programming Facility Construction Projects

AFI 32-1023 Design and Construction Standards and Execution of Facility Construction

AFI 32-1024 Standard Facility Requirements

AFI 32-1032 Planning and Programming Real Property Maintenance Projects Using Appropriated Funds

AFI 32-7042 Solid and Hazardous Waste Compliance

AFI 32-7043 Hazardous Waste Management Guide

AFM 88-3 Structural Design Criteria Loads

AFM 91-201 Explosives Safety Standards

AFP 88-26 Construction of Secure Conference Rooms

AFP 88-40 Sign Standards

AFP 88-41 Interior Design Guide

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

DoD 4270.1-M Construction Criteria Manual

DoD 6055.9 Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards

FED STD. 795 Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

MIL-HDBK 1008B Fire Protection for Facilities Engineering, Design, and Construction

MIL-HDBK 1190 Military Building Code

NFPA 70 National Electric Code

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

NFPA 220 Types of Construction

10 CFR Chapter 11 Energy Conservation Voluntary Performance Standards for New Buildings

AMC Commander’s Guide to Facility Excellence

AMC Architectural Compatibility Plans

AMC Interior Design Guide

AMC Landscape Design Guide

AMC Sign Standards, “Engineering Technical Letter” (ETL 93-02)

_____ Consumer Products Safety Standards

Eastman Kodak Photolab Design for Professionals

References

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…GLOBAL REACH FOR AMERICA

Prepared by Directorate of Civil Engineeringand 3d Field Investigations Region (AFOSI)May 1995

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