scope:

This UFC provides guidelines for evaluating, planning, programming, and designing lodging facilities (LF) to accommodate both temporary duty (TDY) travel and permanent change of station (PCS) travel as described below. The information in this UFC applies to the design of all new construction projects, to include additions, alterations, and renovation projects in the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental US (OCONUS). Alteration and renovation projects should update existing facilities to meet the guidance and criteria contained in this UFC within budgetary constraints. This UFC is not intended as a substitution for thorough review during design by individual Program Managers and Operations Staff in the appropriate Service.

Lodging programs are managed as follows:

• Army. The lodging facilities described in this document accommodate all official travel, including both PCS and TDY lodging.

• Navy. The lodging facilities described in this document accommodate all TDY lodging. PCS lodging is addressed by the NEXCOM Office, Navy Lodge program.

• Air Force. The lodging facilities described in this document accommodate all TDY lodging. PCS lodging is addressed by the Temporary Lodging Facilities Design Guide

• Marine Corps. The lodging facilities described in this document accommodate all TDY lodging. PCS lodging is addressed by the USMC HQ, Personal and Family Readiness Division (MRK).