Air Force Sign Standard - index
Chapter 1: Document Overview
Limitations - ufc_3_120_010019
Section 1B--Objective-A Sign System
Section 1C--Overview of Sign Types
Interior Signs
Chapter 2: Typography, Graphics and Sign Placement
Figure 2.1. Helvetica Medium Tile System
Letter Spacing Standards
Table 2.1. Spacing Table
Figure 2.4. Correct Arrow Alignment
Figure 2.6. Letter Tiles
Figure 2.8. Standard Letter Heights (12.5 mm - 50 mm CAP Height)
Figure 2.9. Standard Letter Height (75 mm - 100 mm CAP Height)
Figure 2.10. Standard Letter Height (150 mm CAP Height)
Figure 2.11. Sign Assembly Sequence
Sign Layout Guidelines
Figure 2.19. Line Breaks
Section 2B - - Graphics
Figure 2.24. Incorrect Layouts
Air Force Shields and Emblems
Figure 2.26. Air Force Shield
Service Symbols
Figure 2.28. Service Symbols
Sports and Recreation Symbols
The Community Symbol
Figure 2.32. The Community Symbol
Color Standards
Section 2C--Sign Placement
Visual Clutter
Figure 2.34. Rural Sign Placement
Military Facility Signs Types B1, B2 and B3
Figure 2.38. Military Facility Sign Visibility
Building Number Sign Type B5
Centralized Facilities Sign Type C1 - ufc_3_120_010051
Community Building Entry Sign Type C4 - ufc_3_120_010052
Bus Route Sign Type C6 - ufc_3_120_010053
Figure 2.46. Community Building Sign Visibility
Figure 2.47. Recreational Facility Sign
Warning Signs Types E1 and A3
Figure 2.51. Warning and Base Identification Signs on Same Structure
Figure 2.53. Warning Sign on Area Boundary
Parking Regulation Sign Type E4
Figure 2.56. Freestanding Parking Signs
Figure 2.58. Base Morale Sign Central Location Placement
Pedestrian Information Sign Type G3 - ufc_3_120_010062
Figure 2.61. Unit Morale Sign Near Entrance
Wall Mounted Exterior Signs
Chapter 3: The Americans with Disabilities Act
Figure 3.1. Width to Height Ratio
Section 3C--Mounting and Illumination
Chapter 4: Exterior Identification Signs
Figure 4.2. Secondary Entrance Type A2
Main Entrance Sign Type A1
Figure 4.4. Main Entrance Sign Type A1 Dimensions
Secondary Entrance Sign Type A2
Entry Gate Sign Type A3
Figure 4.6. Secondary Entrance Sign Type A2 Dimensions
Figure 4.7. Secondary Entrance Sign Type A2 Layouts
Figure 4.8. Entry Gate Sign Type A3 Dimensions
Figure 4.9. Entry Gate Type A3 Standard Layout
Figure 4.11. Military Facility Type B1
Figure 4.13. Military Facility Type B3
Military Identification Sign Type B1
General Description
Figure 4.15. Military Identification Sign Type B1
Military Identification Sign Type B3
Figure 4.16. Military Identification Sign Type B1 Layouts
Figure 4.17. Military Identification Sign Type B2
Standard Layout Typography
Figure 4.18. Military Identification Sign Type B2 Layouts
Figure 4.19. Military Identification Sign Type B3
Building Accessibility Sign Type B7
Figure 4.20. Military Identification Sign Type B3 Sign Layouts
Figure 4.21. Military Building Entry Sign Type B4
Figure 4.22. Military Building Entry Sign Type B4 Standard Layouts
Figure 4.23. Military Building Entry Sign Type B4 Expanded Layout
Figure 4.26. Display Conditions
Figure 4.27. Mounting Conditions
Figure 4.28. Centralized Facilities Type C1
Figure 4.30. Community Facilities Type C3
Symbols and Logotypes on Community Signs
Centralized Facilities Sign Type C1 - ufc_3_120_010099
Figure 4.32. The Community Symbol
Figure 4.33. Placement of Community Symbol
Figure 4.34. Centralized Facilities Sign Type C1
Figure 4.35. Centralized Facilities Type C1 Layout A
Figure 4.36. Centralized Facilities Sign Type C1 Layout B
Community Facilities Sign Type C2
Figure 4.37. Community Facilities Sign Type C2
Figure 4.38. Community Facilities Sign Type C2 Layouts
Community Facilities Sign Type C3
Placement of Graphics - ufc_3_120_010109
Figure 4.40. Community Facilities Sign Type C3
Figure 4.41. Community Facilities Sign Type C3 Layouts
Community Building Entry Sign Type C4 - ufc_3_120_010112
Placement of Graphics - ufc_3_120_010113
Recreational Facility Sign Type C5
Recreational Facility Sign Type C5 -Cont.
Figure 4.44. Community Building Entry Sign Type C4 Layouts
Figure 4.45. Recreational Facility Sign Type C5
Bus Route Sign Type C6 - ufc_3_120_010118
Bus Route Sign Type C6 -Cont.
Figure 4.47. Bus Route Sign Type C6 Placement
Section 4E- Water Tower Graphics
Figure 4.49. Template for Air Force Symbol on Water Tower Tanks
Chapter 5: Direction Signs
Figure 5.1. Diagrammatic Sign Type D1
Section 5C--Types of Direction Signs
Figure 5.4. Arrow and Letter Titles
Direction Sign Type D1
Direction Sign Type D2
Figure 5.6. Direction Sign Type D1
Figure 5.7. Direction Sign Type D1 Layout 1
Figure 5.8. Direction Sign Type D1 Layout 2
Figure 5.9. Direction Sign Type D2
Direction Sign Type D3
Figure 5.11. Direction Sign Type D3 Typical Panel
Figure 5.12. Direction Sign Type D3, Typical Configurations
Chapter 6: Regulatory Signs
Figure 6.1. Highway Standards
Figure 6.2. Highway Standard Stop Sign
Section 6C--Base Warning Signs
Figure 6.3. Base Warning Sign
Figure 6.4. Base Warning Signs
Figure 6.5. Base Warning Sign Type E1 Panel A
Figure 6.6. Base Warning Sign Type E1 Panel B
Figure 6.7. Base Warning Sign Type E1 Panel C
Figure 6.8. Base Warning Sign Type E1 Panels D, E, F and G
Typography
Figure 6.9. Base Warning Sign Type E2 Panels A and C
Figure 6.10. Base Warning Sign Type E2 Panel B
Parking Regulation Sign Type E2
Figure 6.11. Parking Regulation Signs
Figure 6.12. Parking Regulation Sign Type E1 Layouts
Figure 6.14. Parking Regulation Sign Type E2
Chapter 7. Motivation Signs
Figure 7.2. Standard Morale Sign Type F2
Section 7B--Base Morale Signs
Base Changeable Letter Sign Type F1b
Figure 7.6. Changeable Letter Tile Dimensions
Standard Morale Sign Type F2a
Figure 7.7. Base Changeable Letter Sign Type F1b Layouts
Figure 7.9. Sign Elevation Type F2a
Figure 7.10. Sign Elevation Type F2a
Figure 7.12. Sign Grid
Figure 7.13. Sign Panel Layout
Figure 7.14. Organizational Emblem on Unit Morale Sign Type F3
Chapter 8: Information Signs and Base Maps
Section 8B--Information Signs
Information Sign Type G2
Typography
Pedestrian Information Sign Type G3 - ufc_3_120_010169
Graphics/Messages
Figure 8.6. Pedestrian Information Sign Type G3
Section 8C--Base Map
One Point Perspective
Figure 8.10. Aerial View Map
Chapter 9: Signs for Historic Buildings
Section 9C--Building Identification Signs
Building Identification Sign Type H1 Three line Message Layouts
Building Identification Sign Type H1 Organizational Emblem Standard Layout
Building Identification Sign Type H1 Expanded Layout
Building Number Sign Type H4 Layout
Figure 9.4. Building Identification Sign Type H1 Three Line Message Layout
Figure 9.5. Building Identification Type H1 Organizational Emblem Standard Layout
Figure 9.6. Building Identification Sign Type H1 Expanded Layout
Figure 9.7. Building Identification Sign Type H2 One or Two Line Message Layout
Figure 9.8. Building Entry Sign and Building Number Sign Types H3 and H4
Figure 9.9. Building Entry Sign Type H3 Layouts
Figure 9.10. Building Number Sign Type H4 Layout
Chapter 10: Wall Mounted Signs
Section 10B--Typography
Section 10C--Message Placement
Placement of Message
Figure 10.3. Message Placement Single Story Buildings Below Fascia
Message Placement Multi-Story Buildings
Figure 10.6. Message Placement Multi-Story Buildings, Examples A and B
Section 10D--Fascia Mounted Signs
Placement of Message
Section 10E--Wall Mounted Organizational Emblems
Figure 10.11. Wall Mounted Emblems
Primary and Secondary Messages
Figure 10.12. Large Scale Building Signs
Section 10G--Hangars
Figure 10.14. Hangar Signs
Chapter 11. Interior Signs
Building Directory Sign Types AA1 and AA1a
Figure 11.1. Interior Sign Types
Figure 11.2. Placement of Building Directory Signs Types AA1 and AA1a
Figure 11.3. Building Directory Type AA1 Layout
Figure 11.4. Building Directory Sign Type AA1a Layout
Dimensions
Figure 11.5. Placement of Building Directory Sign Type AA2 and Floor Directory Sign Type AA3
Figure 11.6. Building Directory Sign Type AA2 Layout
Figure 11.7. Floor Directory Sign Type AA3 Layouts
Office Identification Signs Type BB5, BB6 and BB7
Usage and Placement of BB6
Figure 11.8. Office Identification Signs Types BB1, BB2 and BB3
Figure 11.9. Office Identification Sign Type BB1 Layout
Figure 11.10. Office Identification Types BB2, BB3 and BB4 Layouts
Figure 11.11. Placement of Identification Signs Types BB5, BB6 and BB7
Figure 11.12. Office Partition Sign Identification Type BB5 Layout
Figure 11.14. Service Identification Sign Type BB7 Layout
Figure 11.15. Placement of Direction Signs Types CC1 and CC2
Figure 11.16. Direction Sign Type CC1 Layout
Regulation Signs Types DD1 and DD2
Appearance
Figure 11.18. Placement of Regulation Signs Types DD1 and DD2
Figure 11.19. Regulation Signs Types DD1 and DD2 Layouts
Figure 11.20. Placement of Bulletin Board Type EE1
Figure 11.21. Bulletin Boards Sign Type EE1
Chapter 12. Specifications and Details
Minimum Standards
External Illumination
Sign Panel Material Options
Foundation Options
Section 12C--Freestanding Exterior Signs Specifications
Materials - ufc_3_120_010235
Wood Posts
Reproduction Processes - ufc_3_120_010237
Figure 12.1. Sign Details A1, A2 and F1
Figure 12.2. Sign Details B1, B2, B3, C2, C3, G1, H1 and H2
Figure 12.3. Sign Details C1
Figure 12.4. Sign Details D1
Figure 12.5. Sign Details D2
Figure 12.6. Sign Details G3
Figure 12.7. Sign Details E1 and A3
Figure 12.8. Sign Details F2 and F3
Figure 12.9. Sign Details B4, C4-C6, E2-E4 and G2
Figure 12.10. Sign Details
Wall Mounted Exterior Sign Specifications
Interior Signs Changeable Graphics
Figure 12.11. Wall Mounted Exterior Signs Details
Materials and Finishes
Reproduction Processes - ufc_3_120_010252
Section 12H--Interior Signs
Figure 12.12. Sign Details AA1, AA2, AA3
Figure 12.13. Sign Details AA1, AA2, AA3
Figure 12.14. Sign Details BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5
Figure 12.15. Sign Details, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4 and BB5
Figure 12.16. Sign Details BB6, BB7, DD1 and DD2
Figure 12.17. Sign Details BB6, BB7, DD1 and DD2
Figure 12.18. Sign Details CC1 and CC2
Figure 12.19. Sign Details CC1 and CC2
Figure 12.20. Sign Details EE1
Materials - ufc_3_120_010263
Chapter 1: Document Overview
Limitations - ufc_3_120_010019
Section 1B--Objective-A Sign System
Section 1C--Overview of Sign Types
Interior Signs
Chapter 2: Typography, Graphics and Sign Placement
Figure 2.1. Helvetica Medium Tile System
Letter Spacing Standards
Table 2.1. Spacing Table
Figure 2.4. Correct Arrow Alignment
Figure 2.6. Letter Tiles
Figure 2.8. Standard Letter Heights (12.5 mm - 50 mm CAP Height)
Figure 2.9. Standard Letter Height (75 mm - 100 mm CAP Height)
Figure 2.10. Standard Letter Height (150 mm CAP Height)
Figure 2.11. Sign Assembly Sequence
Sign Layout Guidelines
Figure 2.19. Line Breaks
Section 2B - - Graphics
Figure 2.24. Incorrect Layouts
Air Force Shields and Emblems
Figure 2.26. Air Force Shield
Service Symbols
Figure 2.28. Service Symbols
Sports and Recreation Symbols
The Community Symbol
Figure 2.32. The Community Symbol
Color Standards
Section 2C--Sign Placement
Visual Clutter
Figure 2.34. Rural Sign Placement
Military Facility Signs Types B1, B2 and B3
Figure 2.38. Military Facility Sign Visibility
Building Number Sign Type B5
Centralized Facilities Sign Type C1 - ufc_3_120_010051
Community Building Entry Sign Type C4 - ufc_3_120_010052
Bus Route Sign Type C6 - ufc_3_120_010053
Figure 2.46. Community Building Sign Visibility
Figure 2.47. Recreational Facility Sign
Warning Signs Types E1 and A3
Figure 2.51. Warning and Base Identification Signs on Same Structure
Figure 2.53. Warning Sign on Area Boundary
Parking Regulation Sign Type E4
Figure 2.56. Freestanding Parking Signs
Figure 2.58. Base Morale Sign Central Location Placement
Pedestrian Information Sign Type G3 - ufc_3_120_010062
Figure 2.61. Unit Morale Sign Near Entrance
Wall Mounted Exterior Signs
Chapter 3: The Americans with Disabilities Act
Figure 3.1. Width to Height Ratio
Section 3C--Mounting and Illumination
Chapter 4: Exterior Identification Signs
Figure 4.2. Secondary Entrance Type A2
Main Entrance Sign Type A1
Figure 4.4. Main Entrance Sign Type A1 Dimensions
Secondary Entrance Sign Type A2
Entry Gate Sign Type A3
Figure 4.6. Secondary Entrance Sign Type A2 Dimensions
Figure 4.7. Secondary Entrance Sign Type A2 Layouts
Figure 4.8. Entry Gate Sign Type A3 Dimensions
Figure 4.9. Entry Gate Type A3 Standard Layout
Figure 4.11. Military Facility Type B1
Figure 4.13. Military Facility Type B3
Military Identification Sign Type B1
General Description
Figure 4.15. Military Identification Sign Type B1
Military Identification Sign Type B3
Figure 4.16. Military Identification Sign Type B1 Layouts
Figure 4.17. Military Identification Sign Type B2
Standard Layout Typography
Figure 4.18. Military Identification Sign Type B2 Layouts
Figure 4.19. Military Identification Sign Type B3
Building Accessibility Sign Type B7
Figure 4.20. Military Identification Sign Type B3 Sign Layouts
Figure 4.21. Military Building Entry Sign Type B4
Figure 4.22. Military Building Entry Sign Type B4 Standard Layouts
Figure 4.23. Military Building Entry Sign Type B4 Expanded Layout
Figure 4.26. Display Conditions
Figure 4.27. Mounting Conditions
Figure 4.28. Centralized Facilities Type C1
Figure 4.30. Community Facilities Type C3
Symbols and Logotypes on Community Signs
Centralized Facilities Sign Type C1 - ufc_3_120_010099
Figure 4.32. The Community Symbol
Figure 4.33. Placement of Community Symbol
Figure 4.34. Centralized Facilities Sign Type C1
Figure 4.35. Centralized Facilities Type C1 Layout A
Figure 4.36. Centralized Facilities Sign Type C1 Layout B
Community Facilities Sign Type C2
Figure 4.37. Community Facilities Sign Type C2
Figure 4.38. Community Facilities Sign Type C2 Layouts
Community Facilities Sign Type C3
Placement of Graphics - ufc_3_120_010109
Figure 4.40. Community Facilities Sign Type C3
Figure 4.41. Community Facilities Sign Type C3 Layouts
Community Building Entry Sign Type C4 - ufc_3_120_010112
Placement of Graphics - ufc_3_120_010113
Recreational Facility Sign Type C5
Recreational Facility Sign Type C5 -Cont.
Figure 4.44. Community Building Entry Sign Type C4 Layouts
Figure 4.45. Recreational Facility Sign Type C5
Bus Route Sign Type C6 - ufc_3_120_010118
Bus Route Sign Type C6 -Cont.
Figure 4.47. Bus Route Sign Type C6 Placement
Section 4E- Water Tower Graphics
Figure 4.49. Template for Air Force Symbol on Water Tower Tanks
Chapter 5: Direction Signs
Figure 5.1. Diagrammatic Sign Type D1
Section 5C--Types of Direction Signs
Figure 5.4. Arrow and Letter Titles
Direction Sign Type D1
Direction Sign Type D2
Figure 5.6. Direction Sign Type D1
Figure 5.7. Direction Sign Type D1 Layout 1
Figure 5.8. Direction Sign Type D1 Layout 2
Figure 5.9. Direction Sign Type D2
Direction Sign Type D3
Figure 5.11. Direction Sign Type D3 Typical Panel
Figure 5.12. Direction Sign Type D3, Typical Configurations
Chapter 6: Regulatory Signs
Figure 6.1. Highway Standards
Figure 6.2. Highway Standard Stop Sign
Section 6C--Base Warning Signs
Figure 6.3. Base Warning Sign
Figure 6.4. Base Warning Signs
Figure 6.5. Base Warning Sign Type E1 Panel A
Figure 6.6. Base Warning Sign Type E1 Panel B
Figure 6.7. Base Warning Sign Type E1 Panel C
Figure 6.8. Base Warning Sign Type E1 Panels D, E, F and G
Typography
Figure 6.9. Base Warning Sign Type E2 Panels A and C
Figure 6.10. Base Warning Sign Type E2 Panel B
Parking Regulation Sign Type E2
Figure 6.11. Parking Regulation Signs
Figure 6.12. Parking Regulation Sign Type E1 Layouts
Figure 6.14. Parking Regulation Sign Type E2
Chapter 7. Motivation Signs
Figure 7.2. Standard Morale Sign Type F2
Section 7B--Base Morale Signs
Base Changeable Letter Sign Type F1b
Figure 7.6. Changeable Letter Tile Dimensions
Standard Morale Sign Type F2a
Figure 7.7. Base Changeable Letter Sign Type F1b Layouts
Figure 7.9. Sign Elevation Type F2a
Figure 7.10. Sign Elevation Type F2a
Figure 7.12. Sign Grid
Figure 7.13. Sign Panel Layout
Figure 7.14. Organizational Emblem on Unit Morale Sign Type F3
Chapter 8: Information Signs and Base Maps
Section 8B--Information Signs
Information Sign Type G2
Typography
Pedestrian Information Sign Type G3 - ufc_3_120_010169
Graphics/Messages
Figure 8.6. Pedestrian Information Sign Type G3
Section 8C--Base Map
One Point Perspective
Figure 8.10. Aerial View Map
Chapter 9: Signs for Historic Buildings
Section 9C--Building Identification Signs
Building Identification Sign Type H1 Three line Message Layouts
Building Identification Sign Type H1 Organizational Emblem Standard Layout
Building Identification Sign Type H1 Expanded Layout
Building Number Sign Type H4 Layout
Figure 9.4. Building Identification Sign Type H1 Three Line Message Layout
Figure 9.5. Building Identification Type H1 Organizational Emblem Standard Layout
Figure 9.6. Building Identification Sign Type H1 Expanded Layout
Figure 9.7. Building Identification Sign Type H2 One or Two Line Message Layout
Figure 9.8. Building Entry Sign and Building Number Sign Types H3 and H4
Figure 9.9. Building Entry Sign Type H3 Layouts
Figure 9.10. Building Number Sign Type H4 Layout
Chapter 10: Wall Mounted Signs
Section 10B--Typography
Section 10C--Message Placement
Placement of Message
Figure 10.3. Message Placement Single Story Buildings Below Fascia
Message Placement Multi-Story Buildings
Figure 10.6. Message Placement Multi-Story Buildings, Examples A and B
Section 10D--Fascia Mounted Signs
Placement of Message
Section 10E--Wall Mounted Organizational Emblems
Figure 10.11. Wall Mounted Emblems
Primary and Secondary Messages
Figure 10.12. Large Scale Building Signs
Section 10G--Hangars
Figure 10.14. Hangar Signs
Chapter 11. Interior Signs
Building Directory Sign Types AA1 and AA1a
Figure 11.1. Interior Sign Types
Figure 11.2. Placement of Building Directory Signs Types AA1 and AA1a
Figure 11.3. Building Directory Type AA1 Layout
Figure 11.4. Building Directory Sign Type AA1a Layout
Dimensions
Figure 11.5. Placement of Building Directory Sign Type AA2 and Floor Directory Sign Type AA3
Figure 11.6. Building Directory Sign Type AA2 Layout
Figure 11.7. Floor Directory Sign Type AA3 Layouts
Office Identification Signs Type BB5, BB6 and BB7
Usage and Placement of BB6
Figure 11.8. Office Identification Signs Types BB1, BB2 and BB3
Figure 11.9. Office Identification Sign Type BB1 Layout
Figure 11.10. Office Identification Types BB2, BB3 and BB4 Layouts
Figure 11.11. Placement of Identification Signs Types BB5, BB6 and BB7
Figure 11.12. Office Partition Sign Identification Type BB5 Layout
Figure 11.14. Service Identification Sign Type BB7 Layout
Figure 11.15. Placement of Direction Signs Types CC1 and CC2
Figure 11.16. Direction Sign Type CC1 Layout
Regulation Signs Types DD1 and DD2
Appearance
Figure 11.18. Placement of Regulation Signs Types DD1 and DD2
Figure 11.19. Regulation Signs Types DD1 and DD2 Layouts
Figure 11.20. Placement of Bulletin Board Type EE1
Figure 11.21. Bulletin Boards Sign Type EE1
Chapter 12. Specifications and Details
Minimum Standards
External Illumination
Sign Panel Material Options
Foundation Options
Section 12C--Freestanding Exterior Signs Specifications
Materials - ufc_3_120_010235
Wood Posts
Reproduction Processes - ufc_3_120_010237
Figure 12.1. Sign Details A1, A2 and F1
Figure 12.2. Sign Details B1, B2, B3, C2, C3, G1, H1 and H2
Figure 12.3. Sign Details C1
Figure 12.4. Sign Details D1
Figure 12.5. Sign Details D2
Figure 12.6. Sign Details G3
Figure 12.7. Sign Details E1 and A3
Figure 12.8. Sign Details F2 and F3
Figure 12.9. Sign Details B4, C4-C6, E2-E4 and G2
Figure 12.10. Sign Details
Wall Mounted Exterior Sign Specifications
Interior Signs Changeable Graphics
Figure 12.11. Wall Mounted Exterior Signs Details
Materials and Finishes
Reproduction Processes - ufc_3_120_010252
Section 12H--Interior Signs
Figure 12.12. Sign Details AA1, AA2, AA3
Figure 12.13. Sign Details AA1, AA2, AA3
Figure 12.14. Sign Details BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5
Figure 12.15. Sign Details, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4 and BB5
Figure 12.16. Sign Details BB6, BB7, DD1 and DD2
Figure 12.17. Sign Details BB6, BB7, DD1 and DD2
Figure 12.18. Sign Details CC1 and CC2
Figure 12.19. Sign Details CC1 and CC2
Figure 12.20. Sign Details EE1
Materials - ufc_3_120_010263
