UFC 3-120-01
FEBRUARY 6 2003
2.11. Sign Layout Guidelines. Sign layouts should follow the formats outlined in Figures 2.12 -
2.22.
2.11.1. Building Signs. Building identification signs generally carry only one unit name, which is
displayed in the Helvetica medium typeface.
Figure 2.12. Building Signs.
509th Bomb Wing
2.11.2. Secondary Information. Secondary information to identify a component of a unit may be
added in the Helvetica regular typeface.
Figure 2.13. Secondary Information.
509th Bomb Wing
Headquarters
2.11.3. Major Tenant. If a building houses more than one organization, the identification sign
usually indicates only the major tenant.
Figure 2.14. Major Tenant.
Deputy Commander
for Resource
Management
2.11.4. High Priority Component Units. If, however, the major tenant includes high priority
component units (the destinations most often sought by people who are new to the base), those
names should also be shown on the sign. The title of the major tenant is shortened to
accommodate the component unit in this example.
Figure 2.15. High Priority Component Units.
DCR
Base Finance
2.11.5. Coequal Units. In cases where there is no clear major tenant, two or three coequal units
may be shown on the sign.
Figure 2.16. Coequal Units.
Base Operations
Family Services
26th Weather Sq.
Red Cross
Thrift Shop
2.11.6. Three or More Coequal Units. If more than three coequal units wish to be identified, and
the order of preference cannot be agreed to, use a general designation, such as Base
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