Ask a compliance question

Plain English, any career field. Answers cite the AF pub + paragraph, your command's supplement, and the federal (OSHA/CFR) standard behind it — with the official PDF one click away.

UFC 4-179-02 is the Unified Facilities Criteria document for Small Arms Ranges, current as of 5 March 2020 with Change 1 dated 13 March 2025 [UFC 4-179-02].

It is a tri-service document prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command that supersedes Navy MIL HNDBK 1027/3B and Air Force ETL 11-18, providing criteria applicable to all new DoD indoor, outdoor, and steel close quarter combat small arms range facilities [UFC 4-179-02]. The document establishes Army and USMC Surface Danger Zone criteria as tri-service criteria and consolidates various service range guidance into one document [UFC 4-179-02].

For Air Force applications, when planning, constructing, and rehabilitating ranges, units must use UFC 4-179-02 along with FC 4-179-03F and applicable Air Force instructions [DAFMAN 31-131V1 para 7.2], and units may not deviate from minimum design criteria items directed by UFC 4-179-02 without an approved waiver [AFI 36-2654 para 2.6.3.1].

Unofficial — answered from indexed publication text, which may be incomplete or out of date. Your MAJCOM/unit supplement may be stricter. Verify the official PDF before acting or writing a finding.
Show the 8 source passage(s) this answer is built from
UFC 4-179-02 as of 2020-03-05 · official source ↗

UFC 4-179-02 5 March 2020 Change 1, 13 March 2025 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED SMALL ARMS RANGES UFC 4-179-02 5 March 2020 Change 1, 13 March 2025 This Page Intentionally Left Blank UFC 4-179-02 5 March 2020 Change 1, 13 March 2025 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) SMALL ARMS RANGES Any copyrighted material included in this UFC is identified at its point of use. Use of the copyrighted material apart from this UFC must have the permission of the copyright holder. Indicate the Military Department Preparing Activity responsible for the document. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND (Preparing Activity) AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER CENTER Record of Changes (changes are indicated by \1\ ... /1/) Change No.

UFC 4-179-02 as of 2020-03-05 · official source ↗

eft Blank UFC 4-179-02 5 March 2020 Change 1, 13 March 2025 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) NEW SUMMARY SHEET Document: UFC 4-179-02, Small Arms Range Criteria. Superseding: Navy MIL HNDBK 1027/3B and Air Force ETL 11-18. Description: This UFC-4-179-02 replaces the superseded documents above and provides Tri Service criteria applicable all new DoD indoor, outdoor, and steel close quarter combat small arms range facilities. This UFC establishes existing Army and USMC Surface Danger Zone criteria as Tri Service criteria and references other Department of Defense (DoD) range criteria where appropriate. Reasons for Document: • The new UFC updates and consolidates various service range guidance into one Tri Service document and addresses many areas not covered in existing DoD range criteria.

UFC 4-179-02 as of 2020-03-05 · official source ↗

ocal Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) and Civil Engineering (CE) offices. Figure 3-3 Machine Gun 10-Meter Tube Range Layout UFC 4-179-02 5 March 2020 Change 1, 13 March 2025 25 Figure 3-4 Machine Gun 10-Meter Tube Range Section UFC 4-179-02 5 March 2020 Change 1, 13 March 2025 26 This Page Intentionally Left Blank UFC 4-179-02 5 March 2020 Change 1, 13 March 2025 27 CHAPTER 4 INDOOR RANGES 4-1 GENERAL. Indoor ranges have open bays with shooting generally straight downrange into a bullet trap. Ballistic containment is provided by ballistic side walls, overhead baffles, and a bullet trap. Indoor ranges can be built using conventional or modular construction methods. A push-pull ventilation system supplies air from behind the firing line and exhausts at the trap end to move airborne contamin

DAFMAN 31-131V1 · para 7.2 as of 2025-06-17 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

Guard Bureau Directorate of Logistics, NGB/A4, should consult AFIMSC and AF/A4S using the AFIMSC analysis to assist in their selection of the appropriate solution for their installations. The National Guard Bureau Security Forces, NGB/A4S, should notify AFIMSC of any decisions on the execution of funds for ANG small arms ranges. ANG Wing Commanders will coordinate small arms range issues through NGB/A4. (T-2) 7.2. Range and Support Facilities Criteria. When planning, constructing, and rehabilitating any type of range or range complex use UFC 4-179-02, FC 4-179-03F, and this instruction. Note: For the ARC, use UFC 4-179-02, FC 4-179-03F, this instruction and, as amended or supplemented guidance (e.g., ANGH 32-1084) consistent with DoDI 1225.08. The UFC and FC includes facilities criteria fo

AFI 36-2654 · para 2.6.3.1 as of 2020-04-16 · open official PDF ↗

a minimum, inspect the items listed below. Note: All Air Force range criteria has been moved to UFC 4-179-02, which replaced Facilities Criteria 4-179-03F and Engineering Technical Letter 11-18. Units may not deviate from minimum design criteria items directed by UFC 4-179-02 without an approved waiver. (T-0).38 AFI36-2654 16 APRIL 2020 2.6.3.1. Backstop Condition. Dirt backstops should be regularly checked for erosion. If installed, check the bullet deflector/bullet catch for bullet holes and ensure the structure is firmly attached to the backstop. Check for erosion both behind the targets and at all points facing the shooters. Heavy lead buildup could cause ricochets. To test for excessive leading of the dirt backstop, tap a 3/8-inch rod at least 4-feet long into the earthen backstop usi

UFC 4-150-02 as of 2020-11-12 · official source ↗

Pier Electrical Distribution: Typical Vault System (3 of 5) UFC 4-150-02 12 November 2020 178 Figure D-2 (d) Pier Electrical Distribution: Typical Vault System (4 of 5) UFC 4-150-02 12 November 2020 179 Figure D-2 (e) Pier Electrical Distribution: Typical Vault System (5 of 5) UFC 4-150-02 12 November 2020 180 Figure D-3 (a) Portable Substation (1 of 3) UFC 4-150-02 12 November 2020 181 Figure D-3 (b) Portable Substation (2 of 3) UFC 4-150-02 12 November 2020 182 Figure D-3 (c) Portable Substation (3 of 3) UFC 4-150-02 12 November 2020 183 Figure D-4 (a) Ship Service Outlet Assembly (1 of 2) UFC 4-150-02 12 November 2020 184 Figure D-4 (b) Ship Service Outlet Assembly (2 of 2) UFC 4-150-02 12 November 2020 185 Figure D-5 (a) Single Pole Connector Details UFC 4-150-02 12 November 2020 186

UFC 3-410-01 as of 2025-07-28 · official source ↗

-acid (VRLA) batteries installed in cabinets must be provided with ventilation in accordance with UFC 3-520-05 and UFC 3-410-04.” Section 502.13 - Public garages [Replacement] Replace Section 502.13 with the following: “502.13 Public garages. Mechanical exhaust systems for public garages must be in accordance with the applicable provisions of NFPA 88A.” Section 502.19 - Indoor firing ranges [Replacement] Replace Section 502.19 with the following: “502.19 Indoor firing ranges. Mechanical ventilation systems must be provided in accordance with UFC 4-179-02 Small Arms Range Criteria. Additionally, for Air Force, mechanical ventilation systems must also be provided in accordance with FC 4-179-03F Air Force Indoor Small Arms Firing Range.” 3-2.5.3 Section 505 Domestic Cooking Exhaust Equipment.

UFC 3-260-02 as of 2001-06-30 · official source ↗

(46.0) 660 (26.0) B 1,156 (45.5) 673 (26.5) C 965 (38.0) 864 (34.0) D and Overruns 775 (30.5) 1,054 (41.5) UFC 3-260-02 30 June 2001 20-26 The Final Depth of Subgrade Preparation D will be: Traffic Area D, mm (in.) A 330 (13.0) B 330 (13.0) C 179 (7.0) D 381 (15.0) UFC 3-260-02 30 June 2001 20-27 Figure 20-1. Frost area index of reaction (FAIR) for design of rigid pavements UFC 3-260-02 30 June 2001 20-28 Figure 20-2. Determination of freezing index UFC 3-260-02 30 June 2001 20-29 Figure 20-3. Distribution of design freezing indexes in North America UFC 3-260-02 30 June 2001 20-30 Figure 20-4. Distribution of mean freezing indexes in Northern Eurasia UFC 3-260-02 30 June 2001 20-31 Figure 20-5. Frost penetration beneath pavements UFC 3-260-02 30 June 2001 20-32 Figure 20-6. Design of combi

Unofficial. Answers come from indexed publication text and may be incomplete or out of date. Your MAJCOM/unit supplement may be stricter. Always verify against the official publication before acting, citing, or writing a finding.

Free · no spam

Get AFI changes and new cross-references by email

New and updated AFIs, supplements, and OSHA cross-references as we index them — straight to your inbox.