CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

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25 May 2005

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

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SCOPE OF DOCUMENT. This UFC provides guidelines for evaluating,

planning, and designing Military Recreation Centers (MRCs). The information in this

Guide applies to the design of all new construction projects as well as renovation

projects. Renovation projects should update existing facilities to meet the guidance and

criteria within budgetary constraints. This guide is not intended as a substitution during

design for thorough review by individual Program Managers and Operations Staff in the

appropriate Service.

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USERS OF THIS DOCUMENT. This UFC is intended to be a source of

basic architectural information for all individuals involved in the planning, design, or

evaluation of MRC facilities. Note: where one Service's criteria vary from the other

Services' criteria, it is noted in the text with the

(Service Exception) symbol.

Specific users of the Guide include the following:

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Architects and Engineers. Architects and Engineers (A/Es) and

Design/Build contractors providing design services under the direction of the individual

design agencies, including the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Navy

Personnel Command (NPC), Community and Family Support Center (CFSC), and Army

and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). All DoD facilities must meet the basic

building requirements of UFC 1-200-01.

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Planning Personnel. Planning Personnel will use the Guide for pre-

design planning or to assess the extent of improvements required in an existing MRC in

order to achieve the standard established herein.

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Additional Users. Additional users include the following:

Headquarters Staff

Major Command Staff

Installation Commanders

Installation Facilities Management

Installation Technical Proponents

Program Directors

Facility/Program Operations Staff

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